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Discussion: With the closing of the Golf Course, the City has been investigating the feasibility of moving the Golf Course Clubhouse to a new site within the City. There are two feasible relocation sites for the clubhouse: Groveland Park and Random Park. The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission have been discussing and exploring these two sites. Assuming that both the existing Groveland and Random Park buildings were in the same condition and were both scheduled for replacement at this time, the Random Park building would make a much better choice for replacement with the Golf Course Clubhouse. The Random Park building is used exclusively for classroom style and similar type activities. Conversely, the Groveland Park building is used for social gatherings during the spring and summer months and as a warming house in the winter. A stick constructed building, such as the Golf Course Clubhouse, would be subjected to far greater wear and abuse at the Groveland site versus the Random site. This would certainly affect its longevity. The City has received four (4) quotes to move the clubhouse. They ranged from $28,500 to $96,000. The quotes did not include tree trimming, power lines work, or intersection help/removal. These would be additional costs. Moving expenses for the clubhouse may be Tax Increment Financing (TIF) eligible. The City’s Economic Development Coordinator will continue to look into this possibility. There would also be costs associated with the setup of the Clubhouse on a new site. These include: removal of any existing building ($8,000 - Groveland or Random), utility work ($5,000), foundation construction ($52,000), removal and replacement of interior surfaces ($50,000). The total estimated cost could be around $115,000. Total project including moving the building is estimated to be $150,000. The Commissioners had questions regarding the doors (entry and interior) of the Golf Course Clubhouse. The interior doors are hollow wood doors and would be susceptible to damage – especially in a warming house setting with ice skates. The Commissioners were concerned that the clubhouse is not a park building type of structure. There are three general options regarding the fate of the clubhouse: 1.) The clubhouse is demolished by Medtronic – no expense to the City. 2.) Remove the clubhouse and relocate it somewhere within the City – the Commissioners should provide recommendation as to the preferred site and identify any associated issues. 3.) Remove the clubhouse and sell it– is there a salvage value?