This is certainly down a few rungs on the importance ladder compared to the facilities issue that has been discussed but I'd like an explanation of the decision and how much the Park Board got paid to do this. A month from now Interlachen Country Club holds the Solheim Cup, it's an LPGA team competition between Europe and the US like the Ryder Cup for men's golf. I read this morning in the Strib that they will be parking 7,000 cars for this event on Meadowbrook Golf Course nearby which is run by the Minneapolis Park Board. I have a few questions regarding this arrangement.
1. How much did the Park Board get paid to do this 2. What is the plan to get Meadowbrook back into playable condition after the tournament and is the money set aside in case it costs more than anticipated? 3. Were shuttle buses ever considered as an alternative instead of tearing up this nice, affordable, public golf course? (they worked pretty well at the PGA) 4. Will the course reopen this season and will it be reimbursed for lost green fees if it can't reopen in a timely fashion? I'm anxious to hear answers to these questions because I love the Minneapolis city courses and as user of these facilities really value them. I'm withholding judgement for now but will be extremely disappointed if the quality of Meadowvbrook suffers in the long term for this one time payday. Scott Persons Lyndale Neighborhood Proud to have shot 84 at Meadowbrook last Friday morning! _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
