Keizer Disc Golf Course goes before City Council

[Vector_2008]

I don't have all the details yet.
Capitol City DGC has been informed that the Disc Golf Course for Keizer Rapids Park is on the agenda for the May 18th City Council Meeting at 7:30 PM. That's next week!

Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

Also if everything gets approved the basket sleeves will be installed near the end of June.:cheerleader:

[Adam Schneider]

Has a final layout been decided upon, to be presented for approval, or will the details be worked out later?

[Vector_2008]

A new layout has been put together to present to the council. Chris W has it. That is all I know.

[Vector_2008]

Keizer finally has the online agenda posted on the web.
Disc Golf is up right after the Medical Waste Amendment.
The meeting starts at 7:30 pm.

http://www.keizer.org/councilagenda/2009/05-18-09.pdf
The course map is on page 14 :drool:

Can someone with the right software extract that page for me?
Thanks!:)

[Adam Schneider]

Here's a shrunken version. The full-res map is here (http://www.oregondiscgolf.com/course_maps/Keizer_Rapids_proposed_LARGE.jpg). The relevant pages from the agenda (background & City Council resolution) are here (http://www.oregondiscgolf.com/misc/Keizer_Rapids_agenda.pdf).

http://www.oregondiscgolf.com/course_maps/Keizer_Rapids_proposed.jpg

[Adam Schneider]

And here's the text of the background/recommendation and the resolution, for those too lazy to download the PDF:

TO: KEIZER CITY COUNCIL

THRU: NATE BROWN – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

FROM: KEVIN WATSON - ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER

SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF KEIZER RAPIDS PARK MASTER PLAN AND DIRECTION TO ALLOW DISC GOLF IN THE PARK


BACKGROUND

Disc golf is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing sports with more than 2,000 installed disc golf courses across the world. Few recreational activities that offer such high benefit-to-cost ratio of disc golf with relatively low capital improvement and maintenance costs. It is environmentally sound; is played year-round in all climates; and is enjoyed immediately by community members of all ages and skill levels.

On March 10th, 2009, it was proposed to the Keizer Parks Advisory Board to have the City of Keizer and disc golfers of the greater Salem-Keizer area (with specific support by the Capital City Disc Golf club) to collaborate to construct a disc golf course in Keizer Rapids Park. The proposal requested an amendment to the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan to include an 18-hole disc golf course. In addition, the proposal requested $5,400 in Parks Staff time (est. @ $100/hr) and $11,800 for costs of materials, specifically:

Baskets, with collars: 18ea @$400/ea = $7,200
Hole signs: 18ea @$100/ea = $1,800
Entry sign/kiosk: 1ea @$1,000 = $1,000
Concrete, gravel and misc. 18ea @100/ea = $1,800
Total Material Expenses: $11,800

It is intended, the Capital City Disc Golf Club will donate/volunteer labor to ensure the installation of the course goes smoothly. The Club will have on-going work parties to maintain and improve the course. It’s estimated, the group will provide 540hrs of labor to properly install the course. In addition, Daniel Hatfield with the Boy Scouts is working for his Eagle badge and has offered to coordinate his troop to assist on the day of installation.

The proposed land for this project has outstanding qualities for a superb disc golf course including a variety of large and mature trees; elevation changes; uneven terrain; and established shrubbery. The existing land would require minimal development compared to other possible uses for this area since a natural habitat is a benefit to the game of disc golf. The proposed disc golf course will be laid out so as to work well with the walking paths.

The Keizer Parks Advisory Board recommended to City Council to amend to the Keizer Rapids and approve the allocation of $12,000 in Parks SDC funds for the project.

Amendment will to the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan will include an amendment to the following;
- Map on pg. 27 (see attached map) includes an identification of the general area where the disc golf course will be located.
- A paragraph will be added on pg. 28, “The western portion of the park has outstanding qualities for a high quality disc golf course including a variety of large and mature trees; elevation changes; uneven terrain; and established shrubbery. The existing land would require minimal development compared to other possible uses allowing both disc golf players and other park users to simultaneously benefit from the natural habitat. The proposed disc golf course will be laid out so as to work well with the walking paths.”
- Line q on page 34 will be added to include disc golf with a cost of $17,200.

An attached proposal of the course layout has been attached. This proposal is flexible and can be adjusted as needed.


RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended the City Council approve the attached resolution to amend the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan to allow disc golf in the park. In addition, dedicate $12,000 from line 21 of the Parks Improvement Fund for purchase of materials.


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CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF KEIZER, STATE OF OREGON

Resolution R2009- ____________

AMENDMENT OF KEIZER RAPIDS PARK MASTER PLAN AND DIRECTION TO ALLOW DISC GOLF IN THE PARK


WHEREAS, on October 2nd, 2006, the City of Keizer adopted the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan;

WHEREAS, on March 10th, 2009, it was recommended by the Keizer Parks Advisory Board to amend the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan to include disc golf; WHEREAS, the City has solicited and received informal public input on such an amenity in the park;

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Keizer that the Keizer Rapids Park Master Plan be amended to allow disc golf;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Keizer that the attached map is hereby approved.

PASSED this _____ day of __________________, 2009.
SIGNED this _____ day of __________________, 2009.

________________________________
Mayor

________________________________
City Recorder

[Adam Schneider]

One comment I have: isn't it possible to get baskets for less than $400 each? If so, maybe the extra funds could be used to put in a few more alternate tee pads, or extra sleeves for alternate pin placements.


And one more thing: WAY TO GO, KEIZER! :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

[Vector_2008]

Thanks Adam for extracting all the good stuff.:cheerleader:

[TreeLove]

One comment I have: isn't it possible to get baskets for less than $400 each?

Yes, get Lightning DB-5s, Jerry will get you a fine deal on them, or go direct like I have done in the past. Not as refined as a DGA or Innova, but every bit as sturdy, and perfectly adequate, as long as not assembled incorrectly, with the short pole section on top!

http://wrightlife.com/images/large/7340-large.jpg

[Vector_2008]

The City Council has voted.
The DGC has been approved.:yay: We also got the money.:cheers:
The only thing they don't want is Yellow baskets.:shocked:
Expect to see a working party in June or July.

[Adam Schneider]

The City Council has voted.
The DGC has been approved. We also got the money.
The only thing they don't want is Yellow baskets.
That's awesome. I can understand their feelings about the baskets, though; the plain metal ones do blend in with nature a bit better.

Were there any comments against the course?

[smobro]

Yes, get Lightning DB-5s, Jerry will get you a fine deal on them, or go direct like I have done in the past. Not as refined as a DGA or Innova, but every bit as sturdy, and perfectly adequate, as long as not assembled incorrectly, with the short pole section on top!

http://wrightlife.com/images/large/7340-large.jpg

If you go with that basket, you may want to consider installing interior chains on each. I hate to see good putts go out the back of the single chain baskets.

[smobro]

and great job! that course looks very cool. love the layout and hazards.

[SMOKIN JOE]

three courses one tournament go salem:cool2:

[Vector_2008]

That's awesome. I can understand their feelings about the baskets, though; the plain metal ones do blend in with nature a bit better.

Were there any comments against the course?

There weren't to many comment against.
The money came up. The free labor and course ongoing maintenance canceled that out.
One women complain how the baskets destroyed the natural look of Adair Park where she walks her dogs. I think that is where the anti-yellow thing came from.

The big surprise came when the closest neighbor spoke well of us.

[all2common]

Nice work Keizer! Kevin Watson and Chris Wilcox rock!

[Scott]

One women complain how the baskets destroyed the natural look of Adair Park where she walks her dogs. I think that is where the anti-yellow thing came from.



These types of comments crack me up. Does she also complain about the paved paths, streetlights, stairs, boardwalks, and other non-natural ammenties in the park?

[Adam Schneider]

If these are the worst complaints they have, I say let 'em gripe.

[Scott]

If these are the worst complaints they have, I say let 'em gripe.

Agreed. I'm not worked up about it, I just think it's pretty funny.

[NWDiscer]

The City Council has voted.
The DGC has been approved.:yay: We also got the money.:cheers:
The only thing they don't want is Yellow baskets.:shocked:
Expect to see a working party in June or July.



:yay::cheerleader::trophy:


Congrats


and inner chains are always a good addition for not much more $$


:cheers:

[Casey]

Freaking fantastic! Congrats to Kevin Watson on taking this from an idea to a reality! And big thanks to everyone else that got this project to this point.

Please give as much advanced warning as possible on the work parties. I intend to help with this course a lot but my summer weekends are filling up so early warning will help my cause.

[Adam Schneider]

Salem Statesman-Journal article: Keizer park to get disc golf course (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090520/NEWS/905200451/1001)

Includes this well-researched gem: "Disc golf courses may be nine, 18 or 24 holes, states disclife.com."

[Scott]

Salem Statesman-Journal article: Keizer park to get disc golf course (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090520/NEWS/905200451/1001)

Includes this well-researched gem: "Disc golf courses may be nine, 18 or 24 holes, states disclife.com."

And this outdated nugget: "There are public disc golf courses in Salem at Woodmansee Park and Cascades Gateway Park, and more than 2,000 installed disc golf courses in the world." I've seen this outdated statistic several times recently. The PDGA course directory currently lists 2903 courses, and who knows how many others are out there. The total is most certainly well over 3000.

I also loved the reference to the disc golf area as a "court".

But any press is good press, right? :biggrin2:

[Adam Schneider]

I also loved the reference to the disc golf area as a "court".
Well, to be fair, that one was probably a typo.

The most recent content I can find on disclife.com is from 2003; the "PDGA" section of their site lists the "2001 Tournament Schedule." You'd think reporters could vet their sources a little more carefully.

[Scott]

Well, to be fair, that one was probably a typo.

The most recent content I can find on disclife.com is from 2003; the "PDGA" section of their site lists the "2001 Tournament Schedule." You'd think reporters could vet their sources a little more carefully.

Vet their sources? Hell, apparently they can't even proof-read their copy! :laughing:

[Adam Schneider]

And the Keizer Times has their article up now: Disc golf coming to Keizer (http://www.keizertimes.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=11224) (scroll down a bit)

"Despite the wisecracks and genuine curiosity from city councilors, the proposal passed unanimously."


By the way, is Kevin Watson on this forum? If not, let's rope him in.

[Adam Schneider]

Yet another Statesman-Review article, whose disc golf content is almost identical to the last one but with slightly fewer factual errors: City's newest park to get new feature: a disc golf course (http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090527/COMMUNITIES/905270341/1106)

I guess maybe their reporters actually read the comments people leave... :chinscratch: