City administrator reports on parks, pool repairs and golf-course operations

City staff updated the Myrtle Creek City Council on parks and recreation operations on May 5, 2026, reporting that park panels and pool repainting are complete and that Public Works has been supporting maintenance work. The city has repainted the pool interior and is preparing the facility to re-open.

The administrator reported the golf course had hired seven employees (a mix of full- and part-time staff) and that a tournament was scheduled; staff said revised fee schedules were intended to make play more affordable for residents. Staffing and volunteer support were described as part of the course—s short-term operating plan.

Staff also described difficulty getting county approvals needed to re-open the clubhouse kitchen, including health-department expectations for detailed kitchen diagrams and facility layouts before inspection. The administrator said the OLCC advised filing for an off-premise sales license (closed-container sales) as a workaround until a full restaurant operation exists; that approach would allow alcohol sales in sealed containers for consumption on the course, subject to city code changes if needed.

Councilors asked clarifying questions about minors in the clubhouse and about how the city—s code would interact with OLCC guidance; staff said minors would be allowed in the clubhouse when off-premise sales are filed and that the code-review and a legible course drawing would be required for final approval. No formal action was taken; staff will continue to work with county and state agencies on permits and licensing.