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Prairie Ridge reports award and projects; Janesville group leading rain‑shelter construction
Summary
Prairie Ridge representatives told council the course was recognized in a regional paper, and described a rain‑shelter project (structure framed, roof on) led by the Janesville Area Golf Association; staff also said the fairway mower has about 3,000 hours and the greens mower about 2,200 hours, prompting future equipment budgeting.
Representatives from Prairie Ridge reported the course was named in a recent regional journal and brought an update on projects and equipment. A rain‑shelter project, led by the Janesville Area Golf Association, is framed and roofed with concrete work and final grading expected next.
"Our rain shelter project is underway, headed up by the Janesville Area Golf Association. Structure is framed. Roof is on," a Prairie Ridge representative said, describing the next steps: pouring the concrete slab, grading and seeding. The representative also reported machinery usage: the fairway mower has roughly 3,000 hours and the greens mower about 2,200 hours, and said staff are gathering bids for clubhouse siding and equipment replacements.
Councilors thanked the golf course staff for community recognition and encouraged the department to bring detailed budget requests and 5‑year replacement planning to future meetings so purchases are not a surprise to the council. Staff will continue collecting bids and incorporate equipment needs into next season’s budget planning.
