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Item No.: 24 Date: February 12, 2024 Presenter: Josh Lemons Presenter: Parks & Golf Superintendent Section:Parks Report Title: Golf Course Pavilion Project 1.Purpose: The purpose of the item is to seek approval for the addition of a pavilion at the Golf Course and for staff to engage with the Orono Lions to develop a design. 2.Background: The Park Commission and staff have long held the idea that a pavilion is a needed amenity at the golf course for year-round use. The pavilion concept was recently featured when pickleball was being proposed at the golf course. Several members of the Orono Lions recently approached the city with a request to partner on a project to build a pavilion at the golf course in time for the 100- year anniversary of the golf course. The Lions have proposed building a simple structure that would maintain similar characteristics to the clubhouse, thus keeping with the aesthetics of the surrounding area. The proposed structure would be 24'x40' and would be located next to the corner of the parking lot and close to #2 green and #3 Tee. The Lions will submit a building permit for the project and look to have the project completed by early June. The purpose of the pavilion is that it can serve as a meeting place for golfers, private events, and general park use. The need for this type of amenity has been apparent for quite some time with inclusion in the 2017 Master plan for the park.. The Park Commission voted 7-0 in favor of recommending the project to Council. 3.Cost: This project would be funded through donations from the Orono Lions and city funds. Staff will return to City Council once cost estimates for project have been developed. 4.Process: Orono Lions Coordinate with staff on funding, design, and completion of project The Lions will submit a building permit for the project City Staff Ensure proper documentation is in place Collaborate with Lions on funding, design, and completion of project Staff will return to City Council with cost estimates and final design for approval An open house public input on final design will occur prior to seeking final approval of project from City Council 5.Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the addition a pavilion at the golf course. The pavilion will allow for more opportunities such as corporate and private events at the golf course, golf course customer use, and year-round park use for activities such as the Annual Tree Lighting Event. This is a great opportunity to partner with a charitable organization in Orono to make improvements to the community. AGENDA ITEM 253