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AGENDA ITEM <br /> Item No.: 3 Date: February 6, 2024 <br /> Title: Golf Course Pavilion <br /> 4 SHORE Presenter: Josh Lemons Section:Staff Report <br /> Parks & Golf Superintendent <br /> 1. Purpose: <br /> The purpose of the action item is to seek a recommendation from the Park Commission to approve <br /> the building of a pavilion at the Orono Orchard Golf Course <br /> 2. Background: <br /> The Park Commission and staff developed a golf course masterplan in 2017 which included items <br /> such as a deck for the clubhouse, a fire pit, and a pavilion. These items were viewed as a way to <br /> increase enjoyment for the customers of the golf course, and also for the golf course to use as a <br /> year-round park. In the recent pickleball proposal at the golf course, the pavilion and fire pit were <br /> reintroduced into that plan. This plan has since been removed but the desire for a pavilion and <br /> other amenities is still present. <br /> 3. Summary: <br /> The Orono Lions approached the city with a request to partner on a project to build a pavilion at <br /> the golf course in time for the 100-year anniversary celebrations at the course. The Lions have <br /> proposed building a pavilion that would maintain similar characteristics to the clubhouse, thus <br /> keeping with the aesthetics of the surrounding area. The Lions have proposed building a simple <br /> 24' x 40'pavilion to be placed on the left side of the#3 fairway, close to the parking lot. The <br /> Lions will submit a building permit for the project and look to have the project completed by early <br /> June,just before the 100-year anniversary celebrations. The purpose of the pavilion is that it can <br /> serve as a meeting place for golfers, private events, and general park use. The need for this <br /> amenity has been apparent for quite some time and it would be a welcomed addition to the golf <br /> course. <br /> 4. Funding: <br /> This project would be funded through donations and city funds. <br /> 5. Staff Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends approval of the project. The pavilion will allow for more opportunities such as <br /> corporate and private events at the golf course, golf course customer use, and year-round park use <br /> for activities such as the Tree Lighting Event. This is also a great opportunity to partner with a <br /> charitable organization in Orono to make improvements to the community. <br /> 6. Park Commission Action Requested: <br /> Motion to Recommend Approval of Golf Course Pavilion Project <br /> Exhibits <br /> 24-1-26 A I Exterior Renderings.pdf <br /> 24-1-26 A2 Floor Plan.pdf <br /> 10 <br />