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Board considers Lakeview as backup site for ESD cross‑country meet; organizers outline protections for greens
Summary
School and parks representatives discussed using Lakeview golf course as a contingency site for the ESD cross-country meet on Oct. 11 if Wild Oak is unavailable; organizers described routing, crowd control and restroom plans, and board members raised concerns about spectator damage and informal practice use of the course.
Organizers asked the Mitchell Golf Course Advisory Board to consider Lakeview as a backup site for the ESD cross‑country meet scheduled Oct. 11, saying the district needs a higher-quality venue than the soccer complex if Wild Oak's availability is constrained.
Corey, who presented the request, said the ask was for a single meet as an alternate location, not an annual move. He outlined a tentative route that would try to avoid greens and tee boxes and said the finish line could be placed on the driving range to limit clubhouse traffic. Corey also told the board the event typically draws several hundred non‑participant spectators (estimated 500–800) and that organizers would bring portable toilets and staff designated to protect sensitive turf areas.
Board members and staff pressed on potential problems. One member said past meets at golf courses statewide have led to damage, vandalism and late-night informal use, and asked how the course would be protected. A club staff member urged limiting public access to the clubhouse during the meet and said the facility's bathrooms are insufficient for large crowds; organizers suggested using porta‑potties and closing the clubhouse to cross‑country spectators. The superintendent noted that typical seasonal maintenance (aerification of greens) might reduce playability in October and could be timed to minimize impacts.
Presenters proposed several mitigation steps: concentrate spectator areas away from greens and tee boxes, post staff or volunteers at vulnerable points, provide additional trash receptacles or temporary collection, and coordinate with school district officials about informal pre‑meet use of the course. Board members suggested using membership and school volunteers to staff “pressure points” and requested organizers coordinate schedules with course maintenance (e.g., fairway and green work).
No board vote was taken; board members said they could support Lakeview as a contingency (a “plan C”) if Wild Oak options fall through and asked organizers to return with logistics and final dates if needed.
Ending
Organizers were told to coordinate further with clubhouse staff (Eric and Jason) and to return for future meetings if the contingency plan becomes necessary.
