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Woodland Park approves purchase of Shining Mountain Golf Course and surrounding open space
Summary
City council unanimously approved purchase of roughly 360 acres that include Shining Mountain Golf Course, an event center and undeveloped tracts; city will pay about $3.18 million in cash while seller donates the remainder of an appraised $11.89 million value; water rights equivalent to about 57.68 acre-feet were cited as a major public benefit.
Woodland Park City Council on Oct. 16 approved acquisition of the Shining Mountain Golf Course property and adjoining open space, a package of roughly 360.08 acres that includes an 18‑hole golf course, a 10,000‑square‑foot event center and multiple undeveloped tracts.
The council voted unanimously to authorize the purchase after a presentation by city staff. City staff said the contract lists a total valuation (appraisal) of $11,886,600, of which the seller is donating $8,686,600. The city’s cash at closing was described in the meeting as $3,175,000 plus customary…
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