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Request for Action <br />To Item Number <br />Parks and Recreation Commission 7.1 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Discussion December 13, 2023 Michael Hecker, Park and Recreation Manager <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Disc Golf Course at Burr Oak Joe Stremcha, Assistant Ciry Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss the concept of an 18-hole disc golf course at Burr Oak Park. <br />Background/Discussion <br />At a recent Parks Commission meeting, it was discussed that Lion John Weicht Park will not be suitable for a <br />9-hole disc golf course. The holes that park maintenance team members installed this past summer are already <br />sinking. Staff brainstormed park locations for a potential disc golf course and came up with Burr Oak Park. <br />Burr Oak Park consists of 26-acres of undeveloped city park land. The topography of this park consists of rolling <br />hills with a mix of habitat types including oak woodland, grasslands with interspersed red cedars, wetlands and two <br />pine plantations. The size and terrain of the property are ideal for an 18-hole disc golf course. Access to the <br />property is available from CSAH 33 on the south property line. However, clearing of mature trees and substantial <br />grading would be required to achieve access and parking. Access may be gained through acquisition of an easement <br />along the east property line (as shown in concept) and staff members will meet with the current property owner. <br />Tim Sevcik developed a concept plan for Burr Oak Park based on the Disc Golf Course Design Elements (PDGA). <br />With this concept design for 18-holes, we will need to purchase another 9-baskets in addition to construction costs <br />building the course with parks maintenance team members. <br />Financial Impact <br />Cost of 9-baskets and construction material costs to be determined. This project will be added to the capital <br />improvement plan or budgeted for in 2025 based on cost estimates. <br />Mission/Policy/Goal <br />Opportunity to live, work and play <br />Attachments <br />■ Burr Oak Park Aerial <br />■ ' Burr Oak Park <br />" Burr Oak Park Disc Golf Concept <br />The Elk River Vision P I* E I E I 11 <br />A welcoming community nth revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional INATURE] <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated January 2023 <br />