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Finance committee reviews enterprise funds: golf course revenue, rink repairs, communications tower and historic carousel

Board of Alders Finance Committee · April 23, 2026
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Summary

City staff reported positive revenue at the Alien Memorial Golf Course and continued challenges at the Ralph Walker rink (vandalism, compressor failures); East Rock tower upgrades were paid with ARPA and the Lighthouse Carousel fund remains solvent for preservation and event staffing.

The finance committee heard summaries of four enterprise funds overseen by parks and administrative staff.

Parks staff said the Alien Memorial Golf Course is performing well after recent upgrades and a new operator; the presenter cited about $1.6 million in revenue for the past calendar year and described a revenue-sharing and fee structure that supports facility improvements. Alder questions focused on a listed "search charge" and whether the…

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