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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> February 4,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Portner presented his staff report. <br /> Mr. Portner distributed a handout on equipment replacement costs at Pinewood. <br /> Councilmember Ovall questioned if the equipment on this list is included in the <br /> Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Portner noted equipment items were removed from <br /> the Capital Improvement Plan when Pinewood closed. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard explained he would like to understand what the Parks <br /> and Recreation Commission is responsible for overseeing and would like to have a <br /> discussion with Mr. Hecker about programming and managing the golf course. He <br /> noted it is positive for Pinewood to be sustainable but he would like to see the <br /> equipment replacement schedule. <br /> Councilmember Christianson stated he isn't interested in Pinewood competing with <br /> the Elk River Golf Club as they are distinctly different courses. <br /> Mayor Dietz likes that Pinewood is self-sufficient but has concerns about capital <br /> expenditures. He has confidence if the Elk River Golf Club continues to manage <br /> Pinewood,it will become profitable. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if there would be any benefit to sharing equipment with the <br /> Golf Club. <br /> Elk River Golf Club Manager Chris Singer indicated there are options for sharing of <br /> equipment. He added he would recommend purchasing used equipment because of <br /> the size and topography of the course. Mr. Singer added purchasing or sharing <br /> equipment from other departments may also be an option. He indicated he will <br /> discuss with Street Superintendent Tim Sevcik and Golf Club Superintendent Jon <br /> Varty and put together estimates for equipment replacement if the Council desires. <br /> The Council concurred they would like to see Mr. Singer's estimates. <br /> Councilmember Ovall questioned if Pinewood needs to remain a city asset or if it <br /> could be sold. Mayor Dietz explained he would be open to selling it but the city put <br /> out an RFP to reopen or sell Pinewood and the only viable option was for the Golf <br /> Club to manage it. Mr. Singer noted the Elk River Golf Club is not in a position to <br /> outright purchase Pinewood. <br /> Mayor Dietz indicated the Council would like to see Mr. Singer's equipment <br /> replacement costs and take some time to weigh the options. Mr. Singer said his <br /> preference in management agreement options would be from right to left on the last <br /> page of his presentation but he would be willing to bring other options to his board <br /> if the city has another version they would like to discuss. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if there is a way to structure a lease with the Elk River Golf <br /> Club if the city wanted to put the golf course up for sale. Councilmember Ovall <br /> indicated he believes it would be okay as long as the city provides the Elk River Golf <br /> P 0 W I R I U 9 Y <br /> otm§A UREJ <br />