Knoll golf course reports steady membership and quick response to overnight kitchen fire
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Summary
Knoll utility staff reported the golf course is operating in the black with a 773-member base and 508-person waiting list; council members were also briefed on an overnight kitchen fire extinguished by the sprinkler system that caused limited water damage.
Joe Jadarone (general manager) reported that the Knoll golf course has 773 members and a 508-person waiting list and that the operation has been financially positive since he assumed management in February 2022.
Jadarone said revenues are weather-dependent but that the membership and waiting list indicate sustained demand. Council members asked about options to increase revenue without overcrowding the course; Jadarone said capacity constraints limit membership growth because additional members can lengthen play times and reduce customer satisfaction.
Council members and staff also described an overnight sprinkler-activated kitchen fire at the Knoll. The sprinkler system extinguished the fire; rapid-response cleanup minimized damage and the grill room was expected to reopen the day after the incident. Officials praised the coordinated response from Knoll staff, sewer crews and emergency services.
The council discussed potential amenities such as miniature golf and outdoor pickleball at the former pool site; those ideas were flagged for future study. No formal action was taken at the presentation.
