lake wilderness golf course task force

8/8/2019 Lake Wilderness Golf Course Task Force

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Lake WildernessLake Wilderness

Golf Course Task ForceGolf Course Task Force

20102010


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What was covered?What was covered? Myths Regarding the Golf CourseMyths Regarding the Golf Course

History of Golf CourseHistory of Golf Course Role of Golf Course for Maple ValleyRole of Golf Course for Maple Valley

Golf Course OperationsGolf Course Operations

Food & Beverage OperationsFood & Beverage Operations Current Management ModelCurrent Management Model

LID, TDR & Conservation EasementLID, TDR & Conservation Easement

Two Public Comment OpportunitiesTwo Public Comment Opportunities

Comparison with Other Municipal CoursesComparison with Other Municipal Courses

Current Management Contract Expires 12/31/10Current Management Contract Expires 12/31/10


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What was learned?What was learned?

Golf is a weather dependent business.Golf is a weather dependent business.

City purchased an asset with significant deferredCity purchased an asset with significant deferredmaintenance.maintenance.

Golfing operation makes a profit.Golfing operation makes a profit.

F & B operation makes a loss.F & B operation makes a loss.

Home to the Tahoma Bears Golf Teams.Home to the Tahoma Bears Golf Teams.

Layout of Course is a challenge to some; benefit toLayout of Course is a challenge to some; benefit toothers.others.

Fees have been the same for over 4 years.Fees have been the same for over 4 years.


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Recommendation #1Recommendation #1 -- Should CityShould City

Keep Golf Course Open?Keep Golf Course Open?

Task Force RecommendationTask Force RecommendationYESYES

---- Recreational Asset to CommunityRecreational Asset to Community---- Keeps Open Space for CommunityKeeps Open Space for Community

---- Unique Asset for Maple Valley; Part ofUnique Asset for Maple Valley; Part of

Community since 1931.Community since 1931.---- Taylor Creek closed; Elk Run soon?Taylor Creek closed; Elk Run soon?

** City maintain ownership of property &** City maintain ownership of property &

continue operations if immediate and longcontinue operations if immediate and long--termterm

funding can be established.funding can be established.


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Funding IssuesFunding IssuesGeneral Fund Operating Subsidies:General Fund Operating Subsidies:

2007:2007: $ 74,000$ 74,0002008:2008: 97,00097,000

2009:2009: 39,00039,000

2010:2010: 146,000 (projected)146,000 (projected)

City Funded Capital Subsidies:City Funded Capital Subsidies:

2007:2007: $137,000$137,000

2008:2008: 32,00032,0002009:2009: 44,00044,000

2010:2010: 47,200 (projected)47,200 (projected)


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Funding IssuesFunding Issues

Golf Course Operation makes a small profit.Golf Course Operation makes a small profit. [Pro shop, Green Fees, Cart Fees][Pro shop, Green Fees, Cart Fees]

F & B Operation operates at a loss.F & B Operation operates at a loss.

[Food Sales, Beverage Sales, Facility Rentals][Food Sales, Beverage Sales, Facility Rentals]

Golf Course profit and City subsidy combine toGolf Course profit and City subsidy combine tohelp overall Golf Course operation break even.help overall Golf Course operation break even.


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ParametersParameters Facility must operate without any General Fund orFacility must operate without any General Fund or

REET subsidy in the future.REET subsidy in the future. Golf courses are not viewed as primary, fundamentalGolf courses are not viewed as primary, fundamental

services of municipal governments.services of municipal governments.

The City bought a golf courseThe City bought a golf courseF & B operation isF & B operation is

primarily there to support the golf experience.primarily there to support the golf experience. All facility & course improvements should improve theAll facility & course improvements should improve the

golfing experience.golfing experience.

The restaurant is not adequately supported by nonThe restaurant is not adequately supported by non--golfers.golfers.


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Actions to SupportActions to Support

Recommendation #1Recommendation #1

Operate Golf Course like Enterprise Fund.Operate Golf Course like Enterprise Fund.

Raise Course Fees on January 1, 2011.Raise Course Fees on January 1, 2011.Work with contractor on implementation strategyWork with contractor on implementation strategy

---- Increase green fees $5 per round.Increase green fees $5 per round.

* $2/round for operations* $2/round for operations

* $3/round for capital improvements* $3/round for capital improvements---- Increase cart fee $2/riderIncrease cart fee $2/rider


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Golf Course Fee ComparisonGolf Course Fee Comparison

PowerPower

cartscarts292928282828262620202424

JuniorJunior161618182828161610101515

SeniorSenior242427272828222215152020

WeekendWeekend343439394040373730303535

WeekdayWeekday29293434363631312525$ 30$ 30

FosterFosterAuburnAuburnRiverbendRiverbendMaplewoodMaplewoodLakeLake

WildernessWilderness20102010

(existing)(existing)

LakeLake

WildernessWilderness20112011

(proposed)(proposed)


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Golf CourseGolf Course

Review green fees, trail fees & membership feesReview green fees, trail fees & membership fees

annually to municipal course market.annually to municipal course market. Market the course regionally and locally.Market the course regionally and locally.

Undertake an RFQ/RFP process in 2011 forUndertake an RFQ/RFP process in 2011 forgolf operation and maintenance only.golf operation and maintenance only.

Negotiate with Premier Golf for a 1Negotiate with Premier Golf for a 1--yearyearcontract so effective RFQ/RFP process can becontract so effective RFQ/RFP process can becompleted.completed.


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Food & BeverageFood & Beverage F & B should primarily support the golfing experience:F & B should primarily support the golfing experience:

---- Undertake an RFQ/RFP process in 2011 for a concessionaire orUndertake an RFQ/RFP process in 2011 for a concessionaire or

incorporate into golf operation.incorporate into golf operation.---- Negotiate with Premier Golf for a 1Negotiate with Premier Golf for a 1--year contract extension so effectiveyear contract extension so effectiveRFQ/RFP process can be completed.RFQ/RFP process can be completed.

ReRe--visit the current F & B model:visit the current F & B model:

---- Full service restaurant not working (possible liquor license impFull service restaurant not working (possible liquor license implications)lications)---- Operate the snack bar (aka: The 19Operate the snack bar (aka: The 19thth hole) serving quick food and alcoholhole) serving quick food and alcohol

when golfers are on the course.when golfers are on the course.

---- Operate the bar serving food from a bar type menu only.Operate the bar serving food from a bar type menu only.

---- Maintain banquet operation downstairs to support tournaments,Maintain banquet operation downstairs to support tournaments, addingadding

restaurant space upstairs to enhance opportunities to serve smalrestaurant space upstairs to enhance opportunities to serve smal ler groups.ler groups.---- Close the restaurant operations. If demand for a restaurant dClose the restaurant operations. If demand for a restaurant develops, workevelops, work

with management company to incorporate that function into operatwith management company to incorporate that function into operations.ions.


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Other RecommendationsOther Recommendations Do not impose a Local Improvement District.Do not impose a Local Improvement District.

---- Question whether option is legal.Question whether option is legal.---- Concept cannot be applied to all of the GolfConcept cannot be applied to all of the Golf

Course neighborhood.Course neighborhood.

---- Current resolution to create an LID hasCurrent resolution to create an LID hasinfluenced real estate decisions withininfluenced real estate decisions within

neighborhood.neighborhood.

---- The time to establish an LID should haveThe time to establish an LID should haveoccurred prior to purchase.occurred prior to purchase.


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Other Recommendations Cont.Other Recommendations Cont. Do not establish a TDR program at this time.Do not establish a TDR program at this time.

---- The City has no receiving sites within its corporateThe City has no receiving sites within its corporate

limits that could accommodate higher density (~100 du).limits that could accommodate higher density (~100 du).

---- There currently is a glut with the CountyThere currently is a glut with the Countys TDR bank,s TDR bank,

leading to a low market rate available to developers.leading to a low market rate available to developers.---- If it can benefit a future development within Maple Valley,If it can benefit a future development within Maple Valley,

Council can investigate establishing such a programCouncil can investigate establishing such a program

at that time as part of a development agreement.at that time as part of a development agreement.

---- Only establish a program if City establishes a conservationOnly establish a program if City establishes a conservationeasement on the property.easement on the property.


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Thank YouThank You Task Force MembersTask Force Members

Chuck BlantonChuck BlantonLW NeighborhoodLW NeighborhoodJohn SheppardJohn SheppardLW HOALW HOA

Bob WatsonBob WatsonLW HOA AlternateLW HOA Alternate

Joanni ScottJoanni ScottLW HOA AlternateLW HOA Alternate

Jodie BrewerJodie BrewerNonNon--resident regular golfer of LWGCresident regular golfer of LWGC

Jim KurtzmanJim KurtzmanResident golfer of LWGCResident golfer of LWGC

Geoffrey GoebelGeoffrey GoebelAtAt--Large ResidentLarge Resident

Steve HowellsSteve HowellsAtAt--Large ResidentLarge ResidentMichael MoffatMichael MoffatAtAt--Large ResidentLarge Resident

JohnJohn PaustPaustAtAt--Large ResidentLarge Resident


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Thank YouThank You City Council ObserversCity Council Observers

Layne BarnesLayne Barnes

Dana ParnelloDana Parnello

FacilitatorFacilitator

David Clark, Golf Course ArchitectDavid Clark, Golf Course Architect


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Thank YouThank You Maple Valley City StaffMaple Valley City Staff

Christy ToddChristy Todd

Ty PetersonTy Peterson

Tony McCarthyTony McCarthyMarsha St. LouisMarsha St. Louis

Greg BrownGreg Brown


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