List, I am forwarding this response I got from Don Siggelkow at the Park Board with his permission. It answers all the questions I asked about the arrangements to park cars on Meadowbrook golf course next month for all you golfing lurkers out there. (I think I'm the only one who actually posts about Mpls golf) I want to thank Don for responding so quickly and thoroughly to my questions and am impressed with the arrangements they have made and how they are using the parking revenue they make.
Scott Persons Lyndale -----Original Message----- From: Siggelkow, Donald E. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 10:37 AM To: Vivian Mason; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Nelson, Scott D. Subject: RE: [Mpls] Tha Park Board and the Solheim Cup Scott, Congratulations on shooting 84 at Meadowbrook. The Board approved an agreement with the LPGA last year to allow the use of Meadowbrook Golf Course for parking. Options to park off site were explored - and that option will be used in case of rain. The Board is receiving the past 3 years average income generated from September 17th to 22nd - which is $27,000. We will also receive up to 3 additional days "rent" of $4,500 a day if the course cannot reopen on the 23rd for any reason. We will receive all of the $5.00 per car parking fee in addition to the course rental. The LPGA is estimating 32,000 total cars during the event or a total of $160,000. The proceeds from parking are dedicated to provide scholarships for our Junior Golf Program. We have over 800 kids in our junior golf program and 60% need scholarships. Any repair or renovations required from the parking would also come from the parking proceeds. We fully expect that the golf course will reopen on the 23rd of September and restoration requirements will be minimal due to careful planning that has been done by Meadowbrook Staff and the LPGA to park in non-play areas (ie, the rough) and minimize travel over the fairways. This was a difficult decision to take the course out of play and to expose the course to damage as well. In the end, the opportunity to support a major women's golf event and generate funding for our junior golf program - while taking all precautions to minimize the impact on the golf course - won out. You can contact Scott Nelson, manager of Meadowbrook, or myself @ 612.661.4820 if you have additional questions. -----Original Message----- From: Vivian Mason [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 12:23 PM To: Siggelkow, Donald E. Subject: FW: [Mpls] Tha Park Board and the Solheim Cup FYI Vivian ---------- From: Scott Persons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] Tha Park Board and the Solheim Cup Date: Tue, Aug 20, 2002, 10:22 AM 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 _______________________________________ 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
