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Pecky D.Lewis, Jr. George Kuhn
Chairmanan A. Thomas A. Law
KL AND Richard Skarritt Ruel E. McPherson
Vice Chairman Charles E. Palmer
Ralph Richard Richard D. Kuhn, Jr. J. DavidVeen
COUNTYPARKS Executive Officer Secretary Richard V.. Vogt
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July 27, 2000
Oakland County Parks
And Recreation Commission
Oakland County, Michigan
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A meeting has been called of the Parks and Recreation Commission as follows:
PLACE .......................... Orion Township Office
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
TIME ............................Wednesday, August 2, 2000
9:00 a.m.
PURPOSE ........................ Regular Meeting at Orion Township Office
"Bark Park" Dedication at Orion Oaks
This meeting has been called in accordance with the authorization of Chairman Pecky D.
Lewis, Jr. of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation.
Sincerely,
`/ �-v
Ralph Richard
Executive Officer
Parks and Recreation
Next Meetings: Wednesday, September 6
Wednesday, September 20
Please note change in meeting location.
See following page for map.
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Meeting Location
Orion Township Office
City Hall — Lower Level
2525 Joslyn Road
Lake Orion
Dedication Location
North on Joslyn to
third designated parking
lot on west side of road.
(before Clarkston Road -
look for tent)
• Please dress casual
• Lunch will be provided
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Orion Township Office
2525 Joslyn Rd.
Lake Orion, MI
August 2, 2000
Call Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call.
Approval of Minutes for July 12, 2000 Commission Meeting.
Approval of Minutes for July 20, 2000 George Kuhn Drain at Red Oaks
Special Commission Meeting
Public Comments.
Approval of Payment: Vouchers Report Period June (FM 9, FY 2000)*
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, June (FM 9, FY 2000)*
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, June (FM 9, FY 2000)*
Combined Statement of Operations For Month Ending June 30, 2000
Capital Improvement Budget as of June 30, 2000.
Bid Item: Walk -Behind Greens Mower — Lyon Oaks. M. Thibodeau / 858-4630
Bid Item: Practice Putting Green and #1 Tee Reconstruction- "
Glen Oaks.
Millage Update. J. Pung / 858-4625
Orion Oaks Master Plan. J. Figa / 858-4620
Lyon Oaks Expanded Scope of Project and Added Services/ cc
Consultants Contract.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: R. Richard / 858-0909
Executive Officer's Report.
Old Business.
New Business.
Adjourn to "Bark Park" Dedication at Orion Oaks.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
AND BUDGET WORK SESSION
July 12, 2000
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. in the commission room of the Parks
and Recreation's administration office.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., George Kuhn,
Thomas Law, Ruel E. McPherson, Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen, Richard V. Vogt
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Fred Korzon
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Drain Commission
Township of Holly
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Daniel Stencil, Administrator — Operations
Frank Trionfi, Administrator - Administration
Jon Kipke, Assistant Administrator
Joseph Figa, Chief, Design and Development
Mike Thibodeau, Chief of Golf
Sue Wells, Chief of Recreation
Janet Pung, Public Communications Officer
Sheila Cox, Accountant IV
Jim Isaacs, Right of Way Supervisor
Karin Winchester, Clerk
Gregg MacAlpine, Zoning Administrator and Assessor
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the minutes of the meeting of
June 21, 2000, as written.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
PAYMENTS:
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to approve the payment of the
Interdepartmental Payment Register, which includes the Voucher Report Period for May,
(FM 8, FY2000), and the CIP (407 and 408) Voucher Report Period for May (FM 8,
FY2000.
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(Commission Meeting, July 12, 2000)
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS:
The combined Statement of Operations for the month ending May 31, 2000 was accepted as filed.
AWARD PRESENTATION:
Parks Commissioner Law was presented with a plaque in recognition of his ten years of service on the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
BIDS:
As per the information filed in the agenda, the following bids were approved as recommended by staff and
Purchasing:
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. Law to award the contract for the tub grinding service
at Waterford Oaks, Groveland Oaks, and Springfield Oaks to Garick Grinding in the amount
of $14,995.00.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. Law to approve the purchase of 17 each K-
1550 Tornado 4-wheel bikes for the bike rental program at Groveland Oaks from Prime Pedal
Kart in the amount of $850.00 each, for a total purchase amount of $14,450.00.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EASEMENT — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to remove from table the motion for the
adoption of the resolution for the easement at the Red Oaks Waterpark.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Jim Isaacs from the Oakland County Drain Commission office presented for Parks Commission approval the
Waiver of Compensation and Right of Way for the easement at the Red Oaks Waterpark.
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(Commission Meeting, July 12, 2000)
In response to the Commission's concerns regarding the replacement trees and landscaping in the permanent
easement, Parks and Drain staff met, walked the property, and agreed on the procedure for tagging and
replacing the existing trees. The specific numbers and procedure will be added to the documents.
Commission expressed disappointment that the changes discussed at the June 21 meeting were not
incorporated into the Right of Way document. Commission proposed a special meeting be called on Thursday,
July 20, in order to allow time for Assistant Corporation Counsel Joe Colaianne to amend the Right of Way
document in conjunction with the recommended changes and then present it to the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners.
Staff requested Commission approval of the Waiver of Compensation.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. VanderVeen to approve the Waiver of
Compensation for easements granted over the Red Oaks Waterpark for the purpose of
constructing and/or improving the George W. Kuhn Drain.
Moved by Mr. Skarritt, supported by Mr. Law to allow Commissioner G. Kuhn to abstain on
the vote,due to a perceived conflict.
VOTE ON ABSENTION MOTION:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
VOTE ON WAIVER OF COMPENSATION MOTION:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: G. Kuhn (1)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. Skarritt to table the Red Oaks Waterpark right of way
request.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT:
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(Commission Meeting, July 12, 2000)
In addition to the Executive Officer's Report filed in the agenda, the following was noted:
---Executive Officer Richard updated the Commission on the millage renewal campaign, in particular letters
to the editors of local newspapers, plus resolutions endorsing the millage received from local units of
government. However, he noted that the City of Ferndale is not supportive, citing their belief that the residents
in the southeastern portion of the county do not receive enough compensation for their tax dollars. Staff has
sent a response letter that includes the programs and activities provided by the Parks to their community and
have offered to meet with their parks staff to discuss other recreation opportunities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Moved by Mr. Vogt, supported by Mr. Law to adjourn to an executive session to discuss a
proposed property acquisition.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (9)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned to an Executive Session at 10:16 a.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:22 a.m.
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. R. Kuhn to approve the information as presented
and discussed in the Executive Session.
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Lewis, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen, Vogt (8)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
The next regular Commission meeting will be 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2000.
The meeting was adjourned to the Budget Work Session at 10:44 a.m.
BUDGET WORK SESSION:
The proposed revenue budget for Fiscal Year 2001 is $17,269,916, up 1.1 % over the original budget for Fiscal
Year 2000. Of this amount, $6,727,423 comes from fees and charges and interest on investments; the
remaining balance of $10,542,493 will come from the millage.
The proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2001 is $14,513,070, an increase of 10.7% over the 2000
original budget. The higher increase is due to the start up costs totaling $916,201 for Lyon Oaks, a 4.0%
salary increase for full-time and part-time eligible employees, and a 10% salary increase for part-time non -
eligible employees.
Operating Equipment requests for Fiscal Year 2001 total $486,375. Of this amount, $285,950 will be
replacement equipment.
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(Commission Meeting, July 12, 2000)
Estimated new funds for capital development for Fiscal Year 2001 total $3,132,941, of which $577,875 is
earmarked for payment to the Oakland County Building Authority. The balance of $2,555,066 is available to
fund additional capital projects.
Personnel:
Staff is requesting the following position requests be approved: 17 Parks Helpers for Lyon Oaks to be funded
for 1,000 hours each at a salary/fringe cost of $31,040; 10 Laborers for Lyon Oaks, but not funded; one
Recreation Specialist for the Nature Center to be funded for 1,500 hours at a salary/fringe cost of $34,970;
one Recreation Specialist for Mobile Recreation to be funded for 1,500 hours at a salary/fringe cost of
$34,970; one Park Maintenance Aide for Mobile Recreation to be funded for 1,500 hours at a salary/fringe
cost of $25,323; one Park Maintenance Aide for Mobile Recreation to be funded for 750 hours at a
salary/fringe cost of $12,661; one Park Maintenance Aide for Independence Oaks to be funded for 750 hours
at a salary/fringe cost of $12,661; one Park Maintenance Aide for Waterford Oaks to be funded for 1,500
hours at a salary/ fringe cost of $25,323; and one Recreation Specialist for Addison Oaks to be funded for
1,500 hours at a salary/fringe cost of $34,970.
Other position changes include deleting one Groundskeeper II at Addison Oaks, for a reduction in
salary/fringe costs of $53,009; plus reductions in part-time positions resulting in a reduction of salary/fringe
costs for Mobile Recreation of $29,568, Independence Oaks of $11,887, and Waterford Oaks of $10,572. New
funds requested total $106,882.
Fees and Charges:
All the fees and charges recommended by staff were approved, with the following changes: On page 8-8, the
fee for the weekday resident discount rate for 18 holes of golf should be $19.50; on page 8-11, the bus rate
fee for overtime will be $20.00 per hour for any time over eight hours; and on page 8-15, the fee for
instructional swim lessons will be $40.00/8 lessons.
Beckett Raeder
Staff updated the Commission on the status of the request from Beckett Raeder for fees for their additional
work at Lyon Oaks. From their original request of additional fees totaling almost $200,000, staff has worked
with the consultant and everyone has agreed on an amount of $147,737.
Staff reviewed the details in the request, including the changes in the scope of the project requested by the
Commission and the resulting additional costs. This request will be presented at the August 2 Commission
meeting for approval.
Policy Changes
Chief of Recreation Sue Wells noted that there is now limited smoking at the waterparks; next year staff would
like to eliminate smoking. Additional information will be presented to the Commission at a later date. Staff also
noted that, due to a recent change in PA 261, under which the Parks Commission was formed, any future
revisions to our rules and regulations must be subsequently approved by the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners.
Capital Improvement Projects Budget:
The proposed 2001 capital improvement projects are budgeted at $13,351,687. This is a decrease of
$2,128,720 because of the transfer of the financial responsibility for the Lyon Oaks Building Authority Bond
to Oakland County Facilities and Operations on June 30, 2000. Estimated new funds are $2,128,720.
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(Commission Meeting, July 12, 2000)
Mr. Richard reviewed the capital improvement projects proposed throughout the parks system for next year,
including the Phase III Camping at Addison Oaks, property acquisition at Independence Oaks, drainage at
Glen Oaks, trail development and aboveground fuel tanks for Lyon Oaks.
Budget work session was adjourned at 12:51 p.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
July 20, 2000
Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt called the special meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. in the legislative study of the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Offices. This special meeting was posted in advance at 3:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 18, 2000.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Vice Chairman Richard Skarritt, Secretary Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., George Kuhn, Thomas Law, Ruel E.
McPherson, Charles Palmer, J. David VanderVeen
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Pecky D. Lewis, Jr., Fred Korzon, Richard V. Vogt
ALSO PRESENT:
Parks and Recreation
Oakland County Corporation Counsel
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Joe Colaianne, Assistant Corporation Counsel
There were no questions asked by, nor comments received from, the public.
EASEMENT — RED OAKS WATERPARK:
Moved by Mr. VanderVeen, supported by Mr. G. Kuhn to remove from table the motion for
the adoption of the resolution for the easement at the Red Oaks Waterpark.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
A sufficient number having voted, the motion carried.
Assistant Corporation Counsel Joe Colaianne reviewed the changes made in response to the Commissioners'
suggestions made at the June 21 meeting. They include: adding Attachment A, which details the expectations
of the landscaping restoration; deleting the second sentence after the easement descriptions on page 2 of
the right-of-way, which stated, "All trees in the permanent easement can be removed and not replaced.'; and
adding the phrase, "... upon said premises in accordance with Attachment A" at the end of the second to the
last paragraph on page 2 of the right-of-way. These changes resulted in three deletions in the resolution that
referenced Exhibit B.
Discussion followed, with the following additional changes requested: delete the word "substantially" in the
second to the last paragraph on page 2 of the right-of-way; delete the word "approximately" in the first
paragraph of Attachment A; and change the last "whereas" of the resolution by deleting the words "attached
hereto" and adding "as per Attachment A dated July 20, 2000."
Moved by Mr. Palmer, supported by Mr. McPherson to approve the following resolution for
the easement at the Red Oaks Waterpark, with the amendments as indicated from the
discussion:
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WHEREAS, the proposed George W. Kuhn Drain Expansion Project in Madison
Heights will disrupt the nine -hole golf course and a portion of the Red Oaks Waterpark, plus
dismantle the Red Oaks Golf Dome and Sports Village operation; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Red Oaks Waterpark lies in the public easement for the
Red Run Intercounty Drain, which, if utilized, would have substantial impact on the
waterpark; and
WHEREAS, to avoid substantial impact on the Red Oaks Waterpark, the George W.
Kuhn Drainage District requires a right of way and permanent easement; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Miscellaneous Resolution #00159, Oakland County Board
of Commissioners authorized the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, on
behalf of the County, to execute a temporary and permanent easement to the George W.
Kuhn Drainage District in substantially the form as per Attachment A dated July 20, 2000.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission hereby grants a temporary and permanent easement to the George W. Kuhn
Drainage District.
Moved by Mr. McPherson, supported by Mr. Law to allow Commissioner G. Kuhn to abstain
on the vote due to a perceived conflict.
VOTE ON ABSTENTION MOTION:
AYES: G. Kuhn, R. Kuhn, Law, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (7)
NAYS: (0)
Motion carried on a voice vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE ON EASEMENT RESOLUTION:
AYES: R. Kuhn, Law, McPherson, Palmer, Skarritt, VanderVeen (6)
NAYS: (0)
ABSTAIN: G. Kuhn (1)
A sufficient majority having voted, the motion carried.
The next Commission meeting will be Wednesday, August 2, at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 a.m.
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr., Secretary Karen Kohn CPS, Recording Secretary
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
PAYMENT APPROVAL SUMMARY
FOR MEETING OF:
August 2, 2000
PAYMENT REGISTER:
Voucher Report Period, June (FM 9 FY 2000)* 466,078.70
C.I.P. (407) Voucher Report Period, June (FM 9, FY 2000)* 0.00
C.I.P. (408) Voucher Report Period, June (FM 9, FY 2000)* 312,110.67
TOTAL
$778,189.37
*BACKUP INFORMATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING.
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FM 9, FY 2000
(FOR MONTH ENDING 6130100)
YEAR TO
2000
(OVER),
% OF
REVENUE
DATE
BUDGET UNDER BUDGET
BUDGET
ADMINISTRATION: MillageTax
$9,976,626.81
$10,152,538.00
$175,911.19
98.3%
Other
394,654.63
201,600.00
(193,054.63)
195.8%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
752,964.25
1,236,775.00
483,810.75
60.9%
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
247,720.58
436,391.00
188,670.42
56.8 %
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
30,000.00
40,000.00
10,000.00
75.0 %
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
574,176.01
936,600.00
362,423.99
61.3%
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
643,072.99
1,063,300.00
420,227.01
60.5%
NATURE CENTER
14,946.36
16,500.00
1,553.64
90.6%
ADDISON OAKS
183,033.87
368,100.00
185,066.13
49.7%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
43,277.97
120,000.00
76,722.03
36.1 %
GROVELAND OAKS
191,416.38
582,300.00
390,883.62
32.9%
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
144,264.32
250,300.00
106,035.68
57.6%
LYON OAKS
3,160.00
4,600.00
1,440.00
68.7%
ORION OAKS
5,577.00
4,500.00
(1,077.00)
123.9%
ROSE OAKS
920.00
500.00
(420.00)
184.0 %
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
1,711.98
3,500.00
1,788.02
48.9 %
WATERFORD OAKS
35,866.07
43,000.00
7,133.93
83.4%
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
21,677.90
59,900.00
38,222A0
36.2%
MOBILE RECREATION
148,041.05
254,500.00
106,458.95
58.2%
RED OAKS WATER PARK
61,811.44
530,200.00
468,388.56
11.7%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
9,584.00
24,625.00
15,041.00
38.9%
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
14,933.00
20,300.00
5,367.00
73.6%
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
91,159.56
71,900.00
(19,259.56)
126.8 %
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
121,639.65
653,200.00
531,560.35
18.6 %
TOTAL REVENUE
$13,712,235.82
$17,075,129.00
$3,362,893.18
80.3%
OPERATING EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION
$1,646,958.60
$2,489,704.00
$842,745.40
66.2%
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
518,721.78
805,463.00
286,741.22
64.4 %
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
284,148.85
465,109.00
180,960.15
61.1 %
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
939.56
995.00
55.44
94.4%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
444,082.23
686,142.00
242,059.77
64.7 %
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
424,495.80
727,580.00
303,084.20
58.3%
NATURE CENTER
275,346.08
448,223.00
172,876.92
61.4%
ADDISON OAKS
586,015.15
1,009,917.00
423,901.85
58.0%
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
45,071.94
76.034.00
30,962.06
59.3%
GROVELAND OAKS
486,301.17
903,064.00
416,762.83
53.9 %
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
583,515.79
845,083.00
261,567.21
69.0%
LYON OAKS
187,605.95
519,192.00
331,586.05
36.1%
ORION OAKS
11,879.89
25,815.00
13,935.11
46.0%
ROSE OAKS
8,494.12
35,241.00
26,746.88
24.1%
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
100,010.58
150,401.00
50,390.42
66.5%
WATERFORD OAKS
413,276.03
545,127.00
131,850.97
75.8 %
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
272,672.23
460,410.00
187,737.77
59.2 %
MOBILE RECREATION
383,529.96
628,067.00
244,537.04
61.1 %
RED OAKS WATERPARK
319,943.12
608.261.00
288,317.88
52.6%
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
28,014.71
51,070.00
23,055.29
54.9 %
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
15,769.65
51,387.00
35,617.35
30.7 %
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
93,584.36
122.055.00
28,470.64
76.7%
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
299,368.57
941,151.00
641,782.43
31.8%
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
646,088.30
878,820.00
232,731.70
73.5%
CONTINGENCY`
242,178.63
186,051.00
(56,127.63)
N/A
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
$8,318,013.05
$13,660,362.00
$5,342,348.95
60.9%
REVENUE OVER/(UNDER) EXPENSES
$5,394,222.77
$3,414,767.00
($1,979,455.77)
2000
1999
ACTUAL REVENUE TO DATE:
80.3 %
84.7 %
BUDGET BALANCE:
19.7 %
15.3 %
ACTUAL EXPENSE TO DATE:
60.9%
67.0 %
BUDGET BALANCE:
39.1%
33.0%
'CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
CONTINGENCY BUDGET FIGURE:$9,980 HAS BEEN TRANSFERRED TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS (OCT.)
$9,980 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO MOBILE RECREATION (OCT.)
$16,000 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO
ADDISON OAKS (NOV.)
$8,000 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO GROVELAND OAKS (NOV.)
$8,000 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO INDEPENDENCE OAKS (NOV.)
$28,813 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO
GROVELAND OAKS (JAN.)
$6,818 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO WATERFORD OAKS (JAN.)
$4,058 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO MOBILE RECREATION (FEB.)
$7,500 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO MOBILE RECREATION (MAR.)
$14,800 HAS BEEN
TRANSFERRED TO
GROVELAND OAKS (JUN.)
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPARISON
FM 9, FY 2000
(FOR MONTH ENDING 6/30100)
YEAR TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
REVENUE OVER
PARK
REVENUE
EXPENSE
(UNDER) EXP.
ADMINISTRATION
$41,485,125.76
1,646,958.60
39,838,167.16
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
752,964.25
518,721.78
234,242.47
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
247,720.58
284,148.85
(36,428.27)
RED OAKS GOLF DOME & SPORTS VILLAGE
30,000.00
939.56
29,060.44
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
574,176.01
444,082.23
130,093.78
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
643,072.99
424,495.80
218,577.19
NATURE CENTER
14,946.36
275,346.08
(260,399,72)
ADDISON OAKS
183,033.87
586,015.15
(402,981.28)
ADDISON OAKS CONFERENCE CENTER
43,277.97
45,071.94
(1,793.97)
GROVELAND OAKS
191,416.38
486,301.17
(294,884.79)
INDEPENDENCE OAKS
144,264.32
583,515.79
(439,251.47)
LYON OAKS
3,160.00
187,605.95
(184,445.95)
ORION OAKS
5,577.00
11,879.89
(6,302.89)
ROSE OAKS
920.00
8,494.12
(7,574.12)
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
1,711.98
100,010.58
(98,298.60)
WATERFORD OAKS
35,866.07
413,276.03
(377,409.96)
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
21,677.90
272,672.23
(250,994.33)
MOBILE RECREATION
148,041.05
383,529.96
(235,488.91)
RED OAKS WATERPARK
61,811.44
319,943.12
(258,131.68)
WATERFORD OAKS BMX COMPLEX
9,584.00
28,014.71
(18,430.71)
WATERFORD OAKS TENNIS COMPLEX
14,933.00
15,769.65
(836.65)
WATERFORD OAKS TOBOGGAN COMPLEX
91,159.56
93,584.36
(2,424.80)
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK
121,639.65
299,368.57
(177,728.92)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
0.00
646,088.30
(646,088.30)
CONTINGENCY*
0.00
242,178.63
(242,178.63)
TOTAL
$44,826,080.14
$8,318,013.05
$36,508,067.09
*CONTINGENCY YTD FIGURE: INTERDEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS IN TRANSIT.
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Future Acquisition & Imp.
Glen Oaks
Red Oaks
Springfield Oaks
White Lake Oaks
Addison Oaks
Groveland Oaks
Independence Oaks
Lyon Oaks
Orion Oaks
Rose Oaks
Waterford Oaks
Contingency
i Capital Projects Total
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Capital Improvement Budget
FM 9, FY 2000
As of 6/30100
Summary Total for All Parks/Facilities
Contract(s)
Estimated 1999 2000 Net New Estimated Amount Contract(s) Awd., Pre & Enc. Project
Project Cost Adjustment Adiustment Adiustment Proiect Cost Paid Retainer Balance * Balance
$300,124.25
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300,124.25
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$300,124.25
173,125.17
0.00
4,200.00
4,200.00
177,325.17
(106,378.03)
0.00
(14,200.00)
56,747.14
40,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
40,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
40,000.00
225,032.30
19,576.52
5,300.00
24,876.52
249,908.82
(209,069.53)
0.00
(15,300.00)
25,539.29
89,306.54
0.00
13,631.13
13,631.13
102,937.67
(88,137.67)
0.00
(14,800.00)
0.00
898,930.07
0.00
0.00
0.00
898,930.07
(35,076.41)
0.00
(69,720.00)
794,133.66
16,903.96
181.96
3,179.88
3,361.84
20,265.80
(20,265.80)
0.00
0.00
0.00
4,726,615.23
0.00
7,174.37
7,174.37
4,733,789.60
(458,054.22)
0.00
(7,530.84)
4,268,204.54
14,658,935.57
27,025.59
120,266.00
147,291.59
14,806,227.16
(3,408,303.98)
177,714.55
(1,943,417.54)
9,454,505.64
30,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
30,000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
30,000.00
21,714.79
0.00
0.00
0.00
21,714.79
(1,029.93)
0.00
0.00
20,684.86
122.757.50
(106,757.50)
4,894.43
(101,863.07)
20,894.43
(18,982.33)
0.00
0.00
1,912.10
500,000.00
59,973.43
(158,645.81)
(98,672.38)
401 327.62
0.00
0.00
0.00
401,327.62
$21 803,445.38 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $21,803,445.38 ($4,345,297.90) $177 714.55 ($2 064,968.38) $15,393,179.10
* Sum of Contracts Awarded (Pre -encumbrance & Encumbrance accounts)
ITEM #8
WALK -BEHIND GREENS MOWER
Lyon Oaks
We have received from Purchasing the following bids for the purchase of three walker
type greens mower:
Weingartz
Farmington Hills
Spartan
Auburn Hills
W. F. Miller
Novi
Quality Lawn
Waterford
Each Total
$ 3,643 $10,929
$ 3,920 $11,760
$ 4,386.25 $13,158.75
Did not meet specs.
These mowers will be used for a two-year grow -in period on greens and tees. We
presently do not have any walk -behind greens mowers in our system.
Staff recommends you award the bid to the low bidder that meets specifications,
Weingartz of Farmington Hills in the amount of $10,929 for the three walk -behind
greens mowers.
Funds for this expenditure will come from the Small Tools line item.
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ITEM #9
PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN AND
#1 TEE RECONSTRUCTION -
GLEN OAKS
We have received from Purchasing the following bids for the rebuilding of the practice
green and #1 Tee at Glen Oaks.
Golf Course Construction $56,535
Howell, MI
Davey Tree $70,105
Auburn Hills, MI
Four other contractors received invitations to bid, but did not respond.
This project was designed by Don Childs and Associates, a local golf course architect.
The project involves removing the existing 3,450 sq. ft. practice green and constructing a
7,875 sq. ft. green, and build three new tee sites at the #1 Tee.
Staff recommends you award the bid to Golf Course Construction for $56,535 plus a
10% contingency.
There was $50,000 budgeted in the Capital Improvement Budget for this project. The
remainder would come from the Capital Improvement Budget Contingency.
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ITEM #10
MILLAGE INFORMATION UPDATE
Public Communications Officer Janet Pung will provide an update on the public
information program for the August 8 millage renewal proposal.
0
■ The Oakland Press and the Mirror in Royal Oak have endorsed the millage
■ 11 City Councils and Township boards have passed resolutions supporting
the renewal
■ There have been more than a dozen citizen letters in various newspapers
endorsing the renewal
■ Many articles have been printed in the major dailies and several weekly
newspapers
■ More than 150,000 brochures and flyers have been mailed to:
40,000 voters, 90,000 households with children, and groups who have
used the parks
■ 18,000 persons received a millage article in the ACORN newsletter,
including all Oakland County employees
■ Slide presentations were given to 40 groups throughout Oakland County
■ 52 organizations were contacted to receive brochures, posters, and
information for their newsletters
■ People for Parks supporters sent out nearly 3,000 postcards
■ People for Parks has advertisements running on several radio stations
5 Days to Millage Vote
August 8, 2000
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PAGE A-6s
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Support parks
As a long-time resident of Oakland
County, a taxpayer, business person
and former mayor, I would like to pre:;
sent a .different viewpoint from the
one offered by the July i9 editorial on
the Oakland County Parks system's
millage renewal. ("Millages: Oakland
and Wayne').
I have been chairman of the Oak-
land County Parks and.Recreation
Commission for eight years, serving on
the parks commission since 1981:
Since the parks system was created`
�in 1966, ;votershave endorsed `an&'
"renewed the millage for Oakland
County Parks. Every year more than 1.5
million persons enjoy the ii parks and
golf courses.
In the last io years, parks atten-_
dance has increased by 2444;000, and an
additional 1,743 acres have been added,
expanding open space by 40 percent._
The parks commission "should 'be''`
commended for having the foresight'
over the past io years to acguire I nd
for the preservation of green space at
lower, than today's market prices.
The original millage of 0.25 has not
increased. It has been reduced by vary-
ing`small 'amounts due to`Headlee tax
limitation. Renewal of the parks pro-
posal on August 8 will not exceed the.
original o.25 mills.
The owner of a home worth
$150,000 will only pay $r8.75 per year
for the parks millage.
I recommend ,that the voters in
Oakland ,County support' their parks
with a "Yes" Vote on August 8.
PECKY D. LEwis, JR.
Commission Chairman,
Oakland County Parks
Waterford
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Vote `yes': Oakland County
parks deserve our support
here is only one countywide
ballot issue in the Aug. 8 pri-
mary. That is a property tax
proposal to continue operating
and developing the Oakland
County parks.
Interestingly enough, the system was
first funded just 34 years ago. Some of its
more high -profile features, such as the
Waterford Oaks complex of water park,
toboggan i un and more, were developed
only within the last couple of decades.
Waterford Oaks is within the intense-
ly urban Pontiac-Zaterford Township
area and provides city families with an
entertainment facility practically at
their doorsteps.
Red Oaks in Madison Heights also is
an urban park and of even more recent
vintage. Besides a water park, it in-
cludes a golf course and driving range.
The Red Oaks park cleverly makes good
use of otherwise vacant land atop the
Red Run Derain. Open land is hard to
find in such built-up areas of the county
— where most of the people are.
There are four other county -owned
golf courses, with a fifth under construc-
tion, as well as sites for camping, pic-
nicking, hiking and other traditional
park pursuits. The Oakland County
parks continue to acquire undeveloped
land where available, and before it's too
late, in this fast-growing area.
Income from the quarter -mill property
tax levied with voter approval since
1966 makes up 812.5 million of the sys-
tem's annual $14 million budget. The
Aug. 8 vote will decide whether to renew
that tax. Some opponents of the ballot
issue argue that it is not, strictly speak-
ing, a renewal buf an increase. The fact
of the matter is that all but about 5 per-
cent of the proposal would be a renewal.
The 5 percent revenue increase — about
$400,000 annually — would result from
the restoration of the full quarter -mill
rate. Since last approved at the polls, it
has been reduced by the Headlee
Amendment to the Kichigan Con-
stitution to slightly less than that. The
amendment mandates such reductions
in property taxes in general to offset
any revenue increases resulting from
increased property values.
In any event the new rate would be
the same
when it would expire a decade from now,
undoubtedly it would have been reduced
a bit again and for the same reason.
Nobody's trying to put anything over
on anyone here.
It should be obvious that a defeat of
the park tax would result in another vote
because the parks couldn't operate with-
out the funds. Would it be worth it to, at
most, wring $400,000 a year out of it?
To say the parks don't need the $12.5
million is absurd. It's their only source of
revenue. No funds come from the basic
county tax. And the parks always have
relied as much as reasonably possible on
revenue from operations. But it is too
much to assume a parks system can be
self-sustaining financially, no matter
what the original intent might have been.
There also are complaints that the
new levy, which would last a decade, is
too long. And there are some circum-
stances under which it might be unusu-
al, such as a tax to accomplish a specific
and limited purpose.
But parks are a long-term and pre-
sumably always growing proposition.
Land resources can take a long time to
find, purchase and fully develop. The
system has undeveloped land now.
When it is put to good use, operating
costs will be permanently higher.
A short=term tax approval could make
long-term planning not only impossible
but also irresponsible. Oakland Com-
munity College once asked for a tali levy
in ervetui4 Now that ryas too long.
If there is a public body in the county
that has been above suspicion, it is the
Oakland County Parks Commission,
with its histon of being above partisan
ship and hanky-panky.
We're talking about only a 25-cent tax
annually on each $1,000 of assessed prop-
erty valuation, up from about 24 cents.
That we can and should handle. Vote
"Yes-,'
THE OA.TO—AND PRESS
THURSDAY JULY 27 2000
www,theoaklandpress.com
trofits from our parks
The July 24 Oakland Press edito-
rial supporting the Oakland County
parks millage proposal failed to
mention the total revenue from this
millage will be in excess of $125
million. The editorial said a decade
is not too long to impose this mill -
age, failing to mention at the end of
the millage period it will have been
collected for close to half a century.
Though the parks pay no proper-
ty or income taxes, they charge fees
comparable to the private sector.
Since the private sector does pay
these taxes; and the parks are high-
ly profitable, especially the golf
courses, of which we now have five,
we should have more than enough
funds to run the park system without
a countywide tax.
Why is there no bidding for the
food service concession at the
parks? Why do the taxpayers pay
for a $3.2 million clubhouse at Lyon
Oaks, add 3,000 square feet to
Glen Oaks and expansions at the
other clubhouses? Do the taxpay-
ers really need this kind of excess?
The $125 million certainly seems
excessive in light of the ever
increasing fees charged at our
parks.
Anthony O'Connor
West Bloomfield
As a retired senior citizen and a.
longtime resident of Oakland
County, i strongly urge that all vot-
ers support the Oakland County
Parks Commission as it attempts to
continue its very worthwhile efforts
to improve and expand the nature
and scope of our park system.
Over the last 25 years or so, the
public recreational programs, facili-
ties and services in Oakland
County have been established and
maintained at a level second to
none. Let's continue to support the
many great efforts by approving
the millage renewal on Aug. 8 bal-
lot.
William Baranyai
Waterford Township
Citizen support for our parks sys-
tem is of critical importance. It has
a lot to do with job retention and
attraction as well as our quality of
life.
For the last 34 years, our taxpay-
ers have consistently supported
the county park millage and for
good reason. They want to be
assured of a quality of life they can
pass on to their children and
grandchildren.
Our parks system exemplifies
what's best about this county's
lifestyle. I urge a yes vote Aug. 8 to
renew the park millage.
Kenneth Rogers
Deputy Oakland County
Executive
Preserve parks legacy
I must take exception to the July ig
editorial "Millages: Oakland and
which recommendsa' "no" vote on Oak""
land County's renewal of its o.257mill taa `
(s18.75 per year for a house worth '
$15o,000) for parks and recreation.
For 34 years the citizens of Oakland`
have seen fit to support their parks and"
recreation. system by approving 'this'
small millage. The result is a parks sys
tem that ranks as one of the best in the
nation and significantly adds to our quahzu
ity of life. v "'
It is easy to find fault and conjure up
reasons for not approving programs thiat
cost money, But the overriding issue is that' j
Oakland County is growing and develop
Ing at an astonishing rate, and this is our' f�-
only chance to permanently preserve and
protect open space in the form of par&.
What better legacy can we leave to
children, and our children's children?
J. DAVID VANDERVEEN -
Clarkston
Support Oakland parks,f 's
On the ballot on Aug. 8, there will be.
a proposal for a parks and recreation
renewal"of one -quarter mill for maft' i''
taming; improving and acquiring parrs
and recreation areas in Oakland County r
The ii parks in the Oakland Coun-`' 1
ty Parks system offer camping, hiking;':
swimming, boating, fishing, golf, pic=a
nic facilities, crass-countryskiing and I
more. This millage will allow the i
county to continue to'provide-suchr
recreation and preserve parklands,~
protect wildlife habitat, and increase"'_
recreation options for .residents. For
just 5 cents a day, the owner 'of a
$i50;000 home can continue to sup-
port quality parks and recreation facil-
ities in Oakland County.
Based on our positions on land use
and parks and recreation, the League
of Women Voters Oakland Areas sup-
ports this proposal.
EVA PACKARD
President
League of Women Voters Oakland Area
Farmington Hills
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ORION OAKS
REVISION TO THE MASTER PLAN
Staff has reviewed the proposals for revisions to the Orion Oaks master plan from the following
firms:
McKenna Assoc., Inc./ Ludwig and Associates, Ltd.
Farmington, Michigan
$22,900 + $750 for a workshop
Landscape Architects and Planners
Lansing, Michigan
$20,100 including workshop
Beckett Raeder, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
$28,000 + $1,500 for workshop and $700 allowance for printing
Greenscape Design
Ann Arbor, Michigan
$19,600 + $1,000 for workshop
Based on the proposals, cost, and interviewing of the two top firms, staff has selected the firm of
McKenna Assoc. Inc/Ludwig and Assoc., Inc. in the amount of $22,900 plus $750 for a
community design workshop for a total contract amount of $23,650. An amount of $30,000 was
allocated in the Capital Improvement Budget for this project.
ITEM #11
ORION OAKS MASTER PLAN
Staff received proposals from four consultants for the revision to the Oaks Master Plan. The
original plan, as you may recall, was adopted in 1988. It was recommended during the
commission's workshops that this plan should be revisited to meet today's needs and challenges.
Following are the firms that submitted proposals:
Landscape Architects & Planners
Lansing, Michigan
Greenscape Architecture
Ypsilanti, Michigan
McKenna Assoc. Inc./ Ludwig & Associates, Ltd.
Farmington, Michigan
Beckett and Raeder, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
A review committee consisting of four staff member was formed. The committee reviewed the
plans and interviewed the two top firms. A presentation and recommendation will be presented
to the commission at the August 2, 2000 meeting.
ITEM #12
LYON OAKS
EXPANDED SCOPE OF PROJECT AND ADDED SERVICES
The consultants for Lyon Oaks, Beckett Raeder Inc. (BRI), has requested an increased in fees as a
result of the expanded scope of this project, as well as additional service requested beyond the
contractual agreement. This request was presented at the last commission meeting as an informa-
tional item.
Background information:
This project has been on going since April 1998. A presentation made to the Parks Commission in
September of 1999 included the expanded facility, which is being constructed at this time with an
estimated budget of $9,125,000. Staff has been working with BRI for the past several months re-
garding this increase. Staff believed that this should not be presented to the commission until the
final request was equitably resolved, the final bids were received, and an actual cost determined.
(The final bid for the construction of this project was considerably less than the estimated cost due
in large to the clarity and completeness of the plans and specifications) The general breakdown of
these items is as follows:
1. Expanded scope - the scope has changed from the initial concept, which included just a pro -
shop and the potential for a small banquet facility to accommodate golf outings, to the present
facility of over 30,000 sq. ft. Along with the expansion of the clubhouse is the increase in the
infrastructures and the site work to accommodate the larger facility.
Following are the items associated with the expansion of the physical facilities:
Clubhouse - the initial clubhouse was expanded from 6,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 to 23,000 to
30,065 sq. ft. This last expansion was 6,082 sq. ft. over the contracted amount.
Kitchen Equipment - $105,000 increase in the type and quantity of equipment resulted in
added electrical and mechanical engineering costs.
Maintenance Building - increase from 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,200 sq. ft.
Day -use Restroom - increase of 186 sq. ft.
Site work - (i.e., septic, parking, grading, etc) increased in proportion to expanded facili-
ties.
Recent changes in materials and shift of fireplace.
These changes are based on a 6.15 % fee
There were also several changes required by the health department and township during the
site plan review process. (i.e., Lyon Township requested a different maintenance building end
elevation, lighting, height interpretation, fencing, additional landscaping and berming, etc.)
Cost $92,007
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LYON OAKS
EXPANDED SCOPE OF PROJECT AND ADDED SERVICES
Page 2
2. Additional Facilities - a driving range shelter/vending/equipment storage building and a pump
house was added to the project.
Cost $6,300
3. Expanded Services - these were additional services that were related because they dealt with
Lyon Oaks, however were not included in the scope of the project:
Golf course - additional services provided related to the golf course and the interfacing of
these two contracts.
Kitchen — kitchen permitting process and two revisions to the kitchen. (The kitchen per-
mitting process was not included in the contract.) The consultants did provide services for
10 other permits that were required. (i.e. 3 DEQ, health dept. sanitary and wells, soil and
erosion, road commission permits, and township ZBA application for variances, site plan
review, and engineering review - twice, due to a change in township consultants)
Wetland easement - this was work associated with the wetland conservation easement that
we had to provide to the DEQ due to the inclusion of the golf course into our master plan.
Testing services - assistance in the preparation of an RFP to provide the required testing
services.
Cost benefit analysis - additional information requested for justification of the septic vs
sanitary and water systems.
Perk test and coordination with Oakland County and State Health Dept. required addi-
tional hours.
Bidding and scope changes to the project.
702 hours were identified in association with the above items - Cost $46,430
These costs are based on an hourly rate including over head and profit.
4. Addition of two restrooms for the golf course - engineering of septic fields
Cost $5,000
Total Cost $149,737
Note: architectural fees average from a range of 6.5 - 8% depending on the size of the project.
Staff has checked on fees charged for other park and county projects as follows: The Waterford
Wave pool renovation 7.5-8% Children's Village 7%, Courthouse West Wing 7.3%, and the
Medical Examiner's facility 7.4%.
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ITEM 413
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ITEM #14
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT
--- The George Kuhn Drain project in Madison Heights took bids for the Red Oaks
Golf Course. The low bid to redevelop the golf course went to Rick -Mann -
Construction in the amount of $1,725,500. The firm to do the work on the course
is to be named later. We will be working with Drain staff and the golf designer,
Jerry Matthews, to make sure they can do the job at the course.
--- In one year the clubhouse and banquet facility at Lyon Oaks will be done. We
would like the Commission to come to a consensus on the name of the golf
course. Attached are some suggested recommendations. Please review them and
give us your input. We are anxious to set the public relations wheels in motion in
regards to advertising, signage, etc.
--- A number of petitioners from Orion Township have put together a resolution,
which they are presenting to the township officials in regards to the golf course
issue at Orion Oaks. Enclosed is a copy of that resolution for your information.
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LYON OAKS
NEW NAME SUGGESTIONS
Hidden Creek
Deer Plains
Wixom Woods Golf Course
The Rookery
Oakiield at Lyon Oaks
Oakridge at Lyon Oaks
The Bridges at Lyon Oaks
Seven Bridges
Three Ponds
The Wings
Bridge Pointe
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JUL-24-00 TUE,12:04 PM PCG
248 6933518 P.02
CHARTER TOWNSHIIP OF ORION RESOLUTION
SUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES
WHEREAS, The Oakland County Parks Commission is currently involved
in revising the master plan for Orion Oaks Park which may include a golf
course among other possibilities; and
WHEREAS, Orion Oaks Park is currently being used for many non -
consumptive activities, such as, hiking, biking, running, walking with and
without dogs, cross country skiing, sledding, snow shoeing, photography,
bird watching, nature study, as well as many other family activities; and
WHEREAS, as more Oakland county residents discover daily the wide
range of activities available at Orion Oaks Park their quality of life is
positively impacted; and
ECOLOGICAL ISSUES
WHEREAS, Orion Oaks Park is currently a habitat for over 150 species of
Bird; and
WHEREAS, according to the natural features inventory of Orion Oaks Park
by Hmey Ballard, Jr. or The )Mature Conservancy, October 1, 1989, "the
most important feature of Orion Oaks Park was found to be the regionally
and locally significant watersheds, in particular the hardwood conifer
swamps following the drainageways. This is important for interpretive
education and non -consumptive recreation.
The greatest need in protecting the regionally and locally significant
natural communities and their flora and fauna is the maintenance of
hydrology wherever possible"; and
WHEREAS, Orion Oaks Park borders the Moose Tree Preserve, which was
recently established by The Take Orion School District as a science and
nature center, it holds a wealth of possibility as an environmental
educational resource to both the local school district as well as the larger
surrounding community. Oakland County parks management has already
expressed willingness to cooperate with Lake Orion schools by constructing
an access gate between the nature center and the park.; and
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JUL-24-00 TUE 12:04 PM PCG 248 6933518 P.03
WHEREAS, Chuck Hersey, Manager of environmental programs for The
Southeast Michigan Council of Government contends that "no longer are
belching smokestacks and toxic waste discharges from factories the greatest
threats to the environment. More of a threat are toxins, exhaust, and
fertilizers carried in storm water runoff and in the air"; and
WHEREAS, envirownentalists contend that use of pesticides and fertilizers
on golf course fairways and greens bring man made hazards that have been
detrimental to all forms of wildlife;and
WHEREAS, golf course development would introduce vast amounts of
pesticides and fertilizers to one of the last remaining wildlife refuges in
Orion Township, thereby endangering wildlife and also negatively impacting
the watershed system; and
WHEREAS, since approximately one third of the park is comprised of
wetlands and is unusable for most activities golf course development could
eliminate as much as half of the current usable park from previously
mentioned non -consumptive activities. If a golf course is built, only one
consumptive user group, as opposed to many non -consumptive user
groups, would be allowed access to a large area of the park; and
_G.OLI F ISSUES
WHEREAS, the state of Michigan ranks 41 among states in total golf
courses; and
WHEREAS, for most of the 90's more new golf courses opened in
Michigan than any other state; and
WHEREAS, Orion Oaks Park is within 25 minutes of over 25 public, 6
municipally owned and 10 private golf courses, and
WHEREAS, over 1,500 signatures were secured over a 3 week period,
voicing opposition to a golf course in Orion Oaks Park. 49% of which were
Orion residents. This shows both strong local opposition to a golf course in
the park, and a large number of Oakland County residents who visit our
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community often to partake in the previously mentioned non -consumptive
activities, as well as adding money to the local economy, and
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that The Charter Township
Board of Orion vote to oppose the development of a golf course in Orion
Oaks Parr; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, resolved that The Charter Township
Board of Orion present this resolution to the Oakland County Parks
Commissioners.
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