Item 5B. Baker National Course and Range Improvements

Superintendent's Recommendation:

MOTION TO APPROVE DRIVING RANGE AND EVERGREEN COURSE IMPROVEMENTS USING REVENUES FROM THE 2025 GOLF SEASON IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,552.

Prepared By: Howard Koolick, Director of Finance and Jeff May, Director of Enterprise Operations

Background:

Driving Range use at Baker National continues to be at record levels. The consistent use, especially in early and late seasons, has resulted in poor driving range turf conditions throughout the golf season. Staff would like to add an artificial tee line at the back of the upper driving range for use during the spring high school season (before turf growth is possible) and at the end of the season (when turf is no longer growing).

Staff would also like to start the process of installing continuous cart paths on the Evergreen Course (this will be a 2-year project). With our seven Evergreen leagues comprised mainly of seniors, "walking only" days due to wet conditions result in many players being unable to play. Revenues for the 2025 season are projected to be $350,000 over budget.

Relationship to the System Plan:

The Request for Action supports the following goal(s) of the System Plan:

Goal 1: You Belong Here

Goal 2: Parks Matter

Goal 3: Lead by Example