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Board hears pitch for community indoor mini‑golf and recreation complex with mixed funding ideas
Summary
A community partner pitched an indoor/outdoor miniature‑golf and recreation facility that could include simulators, a small bowling alley and programming for youth (First Tee); costs ranged from about $2 million for a basic golf facility to $5–6 million for a full buildout; the speaker said the board member would recuse from decisions involving Woolworth funding.
A presenter connected to Woolworth addressed the board about a proposed community miniature‑golf and recreation complex that could include an indoor golf training area, simulators, a childrens nine‑hole course, seating, and optional bowling and gaming spaces. Cost scenarios ranged from about $2 million for a golf facility to $5–6 million for a full multi‑use complex; a midrange option with some additional spaces was discussed at roughly $4 million.
The presenter suggested partnering with local nonprofits and oilfield companies to fund elements of the project and discussed aligning youth programming (First Tee) with the districts elementary physical‑education offerings. One board member stated they would recuse themselves from votes related to Woolworth: "I will recuse myself from the boat," the member said, indicating a conflict with that particular project. The board asked for additional information on proposed funding sources, potential use of SB9 funds and clearer cost breakdowns before considering any district financial participation.
No formal request for district funding or vote appears in the provided transcript segments; the presentation was presented as an early community outreach and concept discussion.
