Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course Reimagining

Public Information Session Glenlawn Collegiate, 770 St.Mary’s Rd.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Please participate today by:

1. Viewing the story boards about the proposed changesto the Canoe Club Golf Course

2. Asking questions and speaking with the project team.3. Providing feedback through a short exit survey.

Background

Over 1,000 Winnipeggers responded to a survey this summer to tell the City how they would reimagine the Canoe Club Golf Course. Responses were mixed between those who wish to maintain a golf course and those who want to share or use the space for other recreation. At this time, the City plans to retain the majority of the golf course while seeking opportunities to enhance current facilities, share the space, and incorporate additional activities and would like further feedback on these options.

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• The City of Winnipeg (the City) owns the 48-acreWinnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course and leases outoperations and maintenance of the course for five-year terms. In April 2019, the current lease of thecourse to a private operator expires.

• $1 million has been set aside in the 2019 capitalbudget forecast, which could be used to fundamenities on the property, subject to Councilapproval of the budget and project. Should thelease of the course be renewed, funds may bereturned to other area parks projects, subject toCouncil approval.

Historic Timeline

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Project Timeline

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What We Heard in Phase One

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In the survey, respondents were asked to indicate their support or lack of support for 34 options. Among all respondents, the five additional activities/amenities with the most support were:

1.walking for fitness of pleasure2.use washroom facilities3.cross-country skiing4.BBQ/picnic5.jogging/running/race walking

The five least supported recreational activities were: 30.cricket31.lacrosse32.football/rugby33.softball/ baseball/ slow-pitch34.hockey/ringette/sponge hockey

The City asked how Winnipeggers currently use the Canoe Club Golf Course, and if they support the continuation of a golf course or desire a mixed-use recreational space that includes additional services. During the first phase of engagement, a town hall meeting was held with residents in the area and a survey was posted online over the summer of 2017.

Full results are provided in a Public Engagement Summary, available online at: winnipeg.ca/CanoeClub

How Feedback Was Considered

Feedback Consideration or Response*

Passive uses of the space are the most desired by the public (walking, picnicking, and jogging).

Balancing the interest in passive uses with the desire to maintain a golf course, the City is considering a shared-use model in which the golf course would be open for public, park use one day per week. See board 8.

Those living near the golf course would like it to remain a golf course.

The City is considering maintaining the Canoe Club Golf Course with a reconfiguration of two holes to allow for additional recreational space. See board 6.

Washrooms were the second most desired use for the space.

The City is considering improvements to the clubhouse. See board 7.

30.62% of respondents expressed an interest in maintaining some of the golf course with additional recreational activities.

The City is considering maintaining the Canoe Club Golf Course with a reconfiguration of two holes to allow for additional recreational space and is considering adding tennis courts as an additional recreational activity. See boards 6 and 7.

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*Considerations are undergoing feasibility and public engagement at this time, and are subject to Council approval andfunding.

Proposed Golf Course Reconfiguration

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1. Construct new tenniscourts

2. Bleachers with a totalseating capacity of 560

3. Rebuild and expandputting green

4. New rain shelter5. New pond6. Fill in existing pond7. Construct tee-to-green

cart path

8. Build new forward tee toshorten carry over pond

9. Shift and enlarge back tee10. Construct new green

complex with greensidebunkers

11. Rebuild, enlarge andshorten tee to improvesafety

12. Construct new tees for new2nd hole

13. Eliminate tree

A proposed tennis facility would be loc ated on the current 5th hole, eliminating the hole completely. To keep the Canoe Club Golf Course a 9 hole course the 6th hole would be split into two

(renamed here a s holes 1 and 2). Legend

Proposed Upgrades

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Suggested tennis court upgrades include lights for evening play, an all-season dome over several courts to allow for winter play, additional lines for pickle ball. Are there any other elements that you think could improve the tennis facility?

The Canoe Club Golf Course clubhouse currently offers the rental of auto carts, club sets, pull carts and lessons by certified CPGA Professionals. It has a limited food and beverage service and is a licensed facility. Public washrooms are also available. Suggested clubhouse improvements include a patio, and showers. Are there any other improvements you think should be made to the clubhouse?

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Example of all-season dome

Shared Use Concept

The City is looking at a shared use arrangement for the Canoe Club Golf Course grounds for golfing six days of the week and an open property one day of the week for general, public recreational use. Under this proposed schedule, on which day would you most prefer to see the golf course open for general recreational use?

Please place a sticker under the day you prefer.

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Monday Tuesday None Sunday Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday

Next Steps

• Finalize preliminary design concepts

• Public engagement report • Council review and

funding • Determine terms of new

lease agreement* • Request for proposals* • Construction* *dependent on Council approval and funding

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Thank You

Read more about the project on the City of Winnipeg project webpage: winnipeg.ca/CanoeClub

For more information, contact:

Alan Shane, Chief Operating Officer, Golf Services at 204-986-3999 or email AShane@winnipeg.ca

Please fill out an exit survey to provide you feedback before leaving.

Thank you for coming today!

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