2009-04-17 Fort Sheridan Planning - Committee of the Whole

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009

March 17, 2009

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Fort Sheridan Planning


Agenda

1. Recap January 30 meeting

2. City/Park District resolutions

3. Additional golf market analysis & projections

4. Affordability of potential golf course greens fees

5. Process & costs for updating construction estimates

6. Discuss proposed planning group


January 30 Committee of the Whole

Six-hour meeting• Consultant report: golf market declining

• Public comment divided:• Rebuild the golf course• Use land for open space


Board weighed four options:1. A golf course constructed and operated by a

private concessionaire.

2. An 18-hole golf course constructed in accordance with the previously approved 2003 Master Plan.

3. Using the land for open space and preservation with no golf course.

4. Rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as the course previously on the site.


Board split over remaining three options

2. An 18-hole golf course constructed in accordance with the previously approved 2003 Master Plan.

3. Using the land for open space and preservation with no golf course.

4. Rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as the course previously on the site.








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• City of HighwoodApproved Sept. 16, 2008

“…strongly support the Deed restriction and the construction of the golf course on the Property as has been promised for over a decade. Strongly oppose any effort to modify the Deed restriction in a manner which would permit any use to be made of the property which does not included a golf course.”


• City of Highland ParkReaffirmed Oct. 13, 2008

“…hereby request that the County of Lake and the Forest Preserve District honor their commitments as previously expressed to the United States of America and as most recently expressed in the Forest Preserve’s Fort Sheridan Master Plan…”


• Park District of Lake BluffApproved Feb. 2, 2009

“…strongly endorses…the option that further expands the public access for outdoor recreation and that does not materially diminish the viability of the (Park) District golf course or the (surrounding) …four golf (public) courses.”


• City of Lake ForestApproved March 2, 2009

“… strongly recommends that any redevelopment of the Fort Sheridan property provide for the expansion of areas for public education and passive outdoor recreation; enhance wildlife habitat and nature preservation benefits; lessens any environmental impact; is financially responsible to the taxpayers of Lake County; enhances surrounding property values; and offers no adverse effects to surrounding golf courses…”


Agenda

1. Recap January 30







Golf Market Analysis

• Presented by Chris Brewer, Economics Research Associates


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Process & expense of obtaining detailed construction costs for golf course in 2003 master planOption A: Update & bid out 2003 design plan

Cost: $125,000 to $165,000 Time: About 6 months

Option B: Retain consultants to update cost estimates for 2003 design plan

Cost: $70,000 to $90,000 Time: About 6 months

Process the same for both, with varying degrees: Hire consultant team; evaluate plans for changes; value engineering due to changes; verify and obtain additional base data; modify plans and specifications.


Process of preparing master plan and obtaining detailed construction cost estimates for using land for open space • Steps:

• PHASE 1: Data gathering and visioning

• PHASE 2: Alternatives

• PHASE 3: Draft master plan

• PHASE 4: Final master plan & report

Cost: $250,000 to $270,000 Time: 12 months


Process for rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as course previously on the site.

• Needs to follow same general design as Option 2 because of existing grading

• Process the same, with varying degrees:• Hire consultant team• Evaluate plans for required changes• Value engineer due to required changes• Verify & obtain additional required base data• Modify plans and specifications

Cost: $ 190,000 to $230,000 Time: 6 months


Agenda

1. Recap January 30

2. City/Park District resolutions passed regarding FS






Proposed planning group• Structure & membership to be determined• Required resources

• Staffing• Consultants• Funding?


Discussion and policy direction

Option Cost Estimating Time

2003 Master Plan golf course costing options

A. Bid: $ 125,000-$165,000 6 monthsB. Consultants: $70,000-$90,000 6 months

Planning & costing for Forest Preserve

$250,000-270,000 12 monthsRebuild original golf course costing

$170,000-$190,000 6 monthsPlanning group

Funding for consultants ???


PresidentBonnie Thomson Carter, InglesideVice PresidentCarol Calabresa, Libertyville

Anne Flanigan Bassi, Highland ParkMelinda Bush, Grayslake Patrice Carey, GrayslakeStephen Carlson, GurneeMary Ross Cunningham, WaukeganMichelle Feldman, DeerfieldSusan Loving Gravenhorst, Lake BluffDiane Hewitt, WaukeganAngelo D. Kyle, Waukegan

Ann B. Maine, LincolnshireStevenson Mountsier, Lake BarringtonPamela Newton, Vernon HillsAudrey H. Nixon, North ChicagoDiana O’Kelly, MundeleinBrent Paxton, ZionLinda Pedersen, AntiochRobert G. Sabonjian, WaukeganSuzi Schmidt, Lake VillaDavid B. Stolman, Buffalo GroveMichael Talbett, Lake ZurichTerry Wilke, Round Lake BeachExecutive DirectorTom Hahn

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2009-04-17 Fort Sheridan Planning - Committee of the Whole