Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 06 27

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes May 23, 2022 Page 2 of 4 Golf Course Feasibility Plan Update and Presentation Richard Singer and Jeff Fossum attended the meeting by Zoom to present the draft of the "Financial Feasibility Study for Facility Improvements at Coal Creek Golf Course." Richard Singer reported that the Coal Creek Golf Course (CCGC) property has undergone improvements, but that the ancillary amenities have fallen behind, most notably the clubhouse. The current clubhouse will hinder revenue growth, as it is not adequate to support tournaments, leagues, and special events. The study presents charts that predict that the golf course will struggle to make ends meet without upgrading facilities. Jeff Fossum reported that the function and flow in the clubhouse is substandard. The original building was extremely small, and the addition did not solve problems with function and flow. Compared to other clubhouses in the area, the interior space is dated and unappealing. In addition, the building does not meet the City of Louisville's sustainability and energy efficiency goals. The final conclusion is that the clubhouse is at the end of its useful life, and renovation does not make economic sense. Building a new facility is the best option. Jeff reported that the golf maintenance facility is grossly undersized. Modern equipment is expensive, with electronic components that need to be protected. The building does not meet the City's sustainability and energy efficiency goals. An additional maintenance building would provide needed space. The current building is near a wetland area, which will provide a challenge to constructing another building nearby. The cart storage area was built to house 28 carts, but it should be large enough to handle 72 carts. The report details amenities that should be included in a new facility. The following list includes some of the highlights. o grill that would seat 50 o multi -use dining space that would seat 150 o private dining area that would seat 20 (with flexibility to allow combining rooms) o improved and larger kitchen o grab -and -go snack area (location TBD) o increased office space (currently too small for staff) o significant increase in cart storage area o teaching pavilion at east end of driving range o two hitting bays with garage doors o computerized simulator system o additional building for maintenance and storage o more parking spaces and charging stations o a building that meets the City's sustainability goals o two -level clubhouse, showcasing views from the second floor