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Date: February 6, 2024 Item: 3 <br />Presenter: Josh Lemons, Parks & Golf Superintendent <br />Section: Staff Report <br /> <br />Title: Golf Course Pavilion <br /> <br /> <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 />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />24-1-26 A1 Exterior Renderings.pdf <br />24-1-26 A2 Floor Plan.pdf <br />10