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To: Honorable Mayor Adams and City Council From: Julie Feier, City Manager Date: July 27, 2007 Subject: Weekly Update As we continue to assess all City services in light of our on-going budget concerns, Council will review a proposal to maintain the long-term financial viability of the golf golf learning center/driving range course. The possibility of a at the Ruth Park Golf Course was introduced in 2003. The idea being that not only would the center act as a direct connection to Brittany Woods providing golf curriculum it would draw additional golfers to the course. Golfers would increase revenue via use of the range as well as add to rounds of golf played on the course. This would allow the course to maintain a high level of quality without City subsidy. Other potential areas for exploration include assessing fee structure, management contract, tax increases, and if all else fails, alternate uses for the property. The Park Foundation took on the idea of the learning center and raised funds for a golf course architect to design the project, which was complete in 2007. The Park Foundation and Park Commission formed a joint committee to review the proposal and voted unanimously to forward the issue to the Park Board and Council for consideration. The Park Board voted unanimously to support the concept and approved the prioritization of the golf-learning center for the next Municipal Grant Round. The August 6 study session will be held in Council Chambers at 5:30 PM. I have included copies of the 2004 master plan, the current proposal for the learning center, golf-pro contract and golf round and revenue history. If you are interested in taking a tour of the course or the proposed development site, contact Golf Pro Ron Akin directly at 727-4800. annual auction of unclaimed The University City Police Department will hold its property on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at 10:00 AM on the parking lot of the Police Department. In case of rain, the auction will be held on-site inside Fire Engine House #1. We will have various auction items including bicycles, clothing, jewelry, electronic equipment, and other items.