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A community asset providing: o Lifelong fitness and recreation opportunities o A niche golf experience for young, older and family golfers that is affordable o A gathering place and sense of community o Open, green space o A resource for area School Districts A local leader for rounds played on “like” golf courses: o Play peaked in the 1990s with an average of 41,000 rounds/year. Since 2011, Cedarholm has consistently experienced close to 25,500 rounds annually; metro- wide City/County managed 9-hole, par 3 courses average 16,500 rounds Meeting a specific niche in the Twin Cities golf market by providing a: o Quality golf experience for youth, casual golfers and families o Cost effective, time efficient golf experience Currently operating as an enterprise fund, directly responsible for generating revenues to off-set its operating and capital expenditures: o In earlier years, Cedarholm contributed additional revenues to the Citywide general fund that was used to minimize tax dollars for expenditures outside golf operations o In addition, Cedarholm pays an annual administrative fee to the City general fund for insurance and financial services, as well as depreciation to the Golf Course fund o Over the last decade the golf revenues have not consistently generated enough income to meet the increasing capital needs In Spring of 2015, a 5-person task force was established compromised of residents from the Parks & Recreation and Finance Commission to gather and share information. This task force worked diligently with the Council, staff and the community to identify options for the site. In Fall of 2015, the Council directed the Commission and staff to engage the community in discussion for evaluating the replacement process. Beginning March 2016, a 23-member resident advisory team were charged to review, analyze, discuss, engage the community and report back to the City Council with a recommendation within a 6-month timeline. A public report review and presentation was delivered on August 16, 2016. Construction on the Cedarholm Community Building and Cart Storage facility began in the Fall of 2017 and was completed in June of 2018. The first special event held was fittingly a Community Open House. Off-season Program and Events Meetings | 09/2018 to 11/2018 Staff continued to analyze how to maximize the use of the new facility and satisfy the vision of year round use. Staff utilized a document from the community brainstorming session on May 12, 2016 based on Future Users & Partners. The following off-season facility uses were analyzed: Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing & Sledding o Open Setting vs. Equipment Rental Community Building Rentals 2 | Page Roseville Parks & Recreation 13