OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – A meeting to discuss what to do with the remainder of an Oshkosh golf course site.
The city council voted in November to sell 35 acres of the course to Oshkosh Corporation for its new headquarters.
Parks Director Ray Maurer says they have two main options for the remaining 70 acres.
“A nine-hole, shortened, executive-style course or a community park with a variety of amenities.”
Even though the course wouldn’t open this year, Maurer says he needs to know by mid-March.
“Once the holes are gone, because a lack of maintenance takes over, it is much more expensive to bring that golf course back to life.”
Maurer explains what would be needed for the new course, since some amenities are tied to the portion that was sold.
“Construction of a new clubhouse and so forth. Some of the holes that might be re-useable would have to be reconfigured, renovation and relocations of some of the holes.”
Public input will be taken at tonight’s (MON) Advisory Park Board meeting, which starts at 6 pm at City Hall.
The board could make a recommendation to the council.
