The Glendoveer Golf Course and Fitness Trail is one of the most treasured and used community facilities in outer Northeast Portland. But the facility is in need of some structural improvements, and its operations contracts expire soon.
A facility assessment and business plan project is underway to figure out what needs to be done to prepare for a fair and competitive process to develop and award a new contract to operate the facility starting in 2013.
At 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, the Metro Council will hold a work session to hear staff updates on the project. It’s no secret that Glendoveer is in need of maintenance and improvements. The irrigation system is beyond its useful life, the water tower is leaking, and under any scenario these will be expensive to replace. While some site improvements or changes may take place as a result of this project, the popular golf course and fitness trail will continue to be a focus at Glendoveer.
Metro staff will provide council with an update on the Glendoveer facility assessment and business plan project and receive direction on potential investments and improvements. The council will not be making decisions or taking any specific action. Because it is a work session and because no decisions are being made, the council will not be taking public comments.
The existing contract Metro has with a private company to manage Glendoveer, originally signed in 1977, is out of date. Metro plans to go to the marketplace next year to solicit competitive bids on future operations, including a bid from the existing operator.
To learn more about the project and provide feedback, attend a community open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 at Glendoveer. Metro councilors and staff will be on hand to hear ideas and concerns, answer questions and provide information about next steps. Updates about the project are also available at www.oregonmetro.gov/glendoveer.