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Commission OKs temporary clubhouse rental while staff assesses long-term golf-course facility options
Summary
The commission authorized rental of a temporary mobile building to serve as a golf-course check-in and concessions area while staff evaluates a long-term clubhouse replacement; staff will follow up on permits, contractor needs and insurance.
The Ottawa City Commission approved staff’s request to rent a temporary building to support operations at the Ottawa Golf Course during a management transition and while the city evaluates options for a long-term clubhouse.
Director Landis told commissioners the city assumes management of the golf course on Dec. 30 and aims to reopen to the public on Jan. 15. "The clubhouse has an extensive need for work," Landis said, listing roof replacement, deck replacement, interior ceiling and wall repairs, multiple HVAC units, and ADA compliance issues as driving the need for a temporary facility to handle check-in, concessions and basic operations.
Staff reported obtaining quotes from two vendors and cited a low one-year rental figure that the transcript records as "$29.09"; the transcript wording appears to reflect the number as stated in the meeting record and the figure should be verified against the written quotes. Staff said the rental quote includes a one-time upfront fee covering delivery, setup, tear-down and removal. Landis estimated additional site work—patio, pergola and ramp—could be in the neighborhood of $20,000, and said the city would confirm permitting and contractor responsibilities for utility connections as part of implementation.
Commissioners raised questions about whether the existing clubhouse would remain in limited use, insurance for stray golf balls, and how long a temporary unit could remain on site before being considered permanent. Staff said they would consult permitting and the risk manager and that other courses sometimes use similar units as long-term facilities.
A commissioner moved to approve the rental; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call. The vote authorizes staff to proceed with rental arrangements and follow up on permitting, utility connections and insurance matters before the unit is placed and opened.
