2009-04-17 Fort Sheridan Planning - Committee of the Whole

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 March 17, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting Fort Sheridan Planning

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Agenda 1. Recap January 30 meeting 2. City/Park District resolutions 3. Additional golf market analysis & projections 4. Affordability of potential golf course greens fees 5. Process & costs for updating construction estimates 6. Discuss proposed planning group

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 January 30 Committee of the Whole Six-hour meeting • Consultant report: golf market declining • Public comment divided: • Rebuild the golf course • Use land for open space

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Board weighed four options: 1. A golf course constructed and operated by a private concessionaire. 2. An 18-hole golf course constructed in accordance with the previously approved 2003 Master Plan. 3. Using the land for open space and preservation with no golf course. 4. Rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as the course previously on the site.

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Board split over remaining three options 2. An 18-hole golf course constructed in accordance with the previously approved 2003 Master Plan. 3. Using the land for open space and preservation with no golf course. 4. Rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as the course previously on the site.

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 • City of Highwood Approved Sept. 16, 2008 “…strongly support the Deed restriction and the construction of the golf course on the Property as has been promised for over a decade. Strongly oppose any effort to modify the Deed restriction in a manner which would permit any use to be made of the property which does not included a golf course.”

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 • City of Highland Park Reaffirmed Oct. 13, 2008 “…hereby request that the County of Lake and the Forest Preserve District honor their commitments as previously expressed to the United States of America and as most recently expressed in the Forest Preserve’s Fort Sheridan Master Plan…”

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 • Park District of Lake Bluff Approved Feb. 2, 2009 “…strongly endorses…the option that further expands the public access for outdoor recreation and that does not materially diminish the viability of the (Park) District golf course or the (surrounding) …four golf (public) courses.”

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 • City of Lake Forest Approved March 2, 2009 “… strongly recommends that any redevelopment of the Fort Sheridan property provide for the expansion of areas for public education and passive outdoor recreation; enhance wildlife habitat and nature preservation benefits; lessens any environmental impact; is financially responsible to the taxpayers of Lake County; enhances surrounding property values; and offers no adverse effects to surrounding golf courses…”

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Agenda 1. Recap January 30 2. City/Park District resolutions 3. Additional golf market analysis & projections 4. Affordability of potential golf course greens fees 5. Process & costs for updating construction estimates 6. Discuss proposed planning group

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Golf Market Analysis • Presented by Chris Brewer, Economics Research Associates

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Process & expense of obtaining detailed construction costs for golf course in 2003 master plan Option A: Update & bid out 2003 design plan Cost: $125,000 to $165,000 Time: About 6 months Option B: Retain consultants to update cost estimates for 2003 design plan Cost: $70,000 to $90,000 Time: About 6 months Process the same for both, with varying degrees: Hire consultant team; evaluate plans for changes; value engineering due to changes; verify and obtain additional base data; modify plans and specifications.

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Process of preparing master plan and obtaining detailed construction cost estimates for using land for open space • Steps: • PHASE 1: Data gathering and visioning • PHASE 2: Alternatives • PHASE 3: Draft master plan • PHASE 4: Final master plan & report Cost: $250,000 to $270,000 Time: 12 months

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Process for rebuilding a golf course with a similar quality as course previously on the site. • Needs to follow same general design as Option 2 because of existing grading • Process the same, with varying degrees: • Hire consultant team • Evaluate plans for required changes • Value engineer due to required changes • Verify & obtain additional required base data • Modify plans and specifications Cost: $ 190,000 to $230,000 Time: 6 months

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Agenda 1. Recap January 30 2. City/Park District resolutions passed regarding FS 3. Additional golf market analysis & projections 4. Affordability of potential golf course greens fees 5. Process & costs for updating construction estimates 6. Discuss proposed planning group

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Proposed planning group • Structure & membership to be determined • Required resources • Staffing • Consultants • Funding?

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Discussion and policy direction Option Cost Estimating Time A. Bid: 6 months 2003 Master Plan $ 125,000-$165,000 golf course costing B. Consultants: options 6 months $70,000-$90,000 Planning & costing $250,000-270,000 12 months for Forest Preserve Rebuild original golf $170,000-$190,000 6 months course costing Funding for consultants ??? Planning group

Fort Sheridan Update March 17, 2009 Board of Commissioners 2008-2010 President Ann B. Maine, Lincolnshire Bonnie Thomson Carter, Ingleside Stevenson Mountsier, Lake Barrington Vice President Pamela Newton, Vernon Hills Audrey H. Nixon, North Chicago Carol Calabresa, Libertyville Diana O’Kelly, Mundelein Brent Paxton, Zion Anne Flanigan Bassi, Highland Park Linda Pedersen, Antioch Melinda Bush, Grayslake Robert G. Sabonjian, Waukegan Patrice Carey, Grayslake Suzi Schmidt, Lake Villa Stephen Carlson, Gurnee David B. Stolman, Buffalo Grove Mary Ross Cunningham, Waukegan Michael Talbett, Lake Zurich Michelle Feldman, Deerfield Terry Wilke, Round Lake Beach Susan Loving Gravenhorst, Lake Bluff Executive Director Diane Hewitt, Waukegan Tom Hahn Angelo D. Kyle, Waukegan

2009-04-17 Fort Sheridan Planning - Committee of the Whole

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