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Council asks staff to explore temporary portable nets and longer-term barriers to reduce golf-ball strikes on nearby homes
Summary
After reviewing estimates for a permanent golf-barrier (quoted at roughly $380,000–$410,000), the committee asked staff to develop lower-cost, temporary portable-net options and a long-term plan (including tree buffers) for reducing golf balls reaching residences. Staff was asked to return with options by next week.
Matt Reed, the engineer of record, presented an initial vendor estimate and options for a golf-ball barrier along portions of the municipal course where balls have been reaching private yards. Reed said permanent, course-style barriers are feasible but expensive and constrained by overhead power lines and trees.
Councilor Paulson and resident Bridal (who inspected a portable system used at a nearby athletic complex) described a portable-impact net system that can be…
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