Edgebrook Golf Course water sourcing
Summary
Residents pressed the council on the long-promised water project at Edgebrook — bids came in at $2.1 million versus $1.3 million budgeted. Council suggested a public work session once the timeline is set.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Bids are roughly $800,000 above the $1.3 million budgeted.
Golfers benefit if the water problem is solved.
Golfers who have waited years for reliable water at the course.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Park & Recreation Advisory Board — September 14, 2026
The golf course's water supply is being studied, and the board toured the site to get a firsthand look. Water sourcing affects how the course is maintained and what it costs to keep it running.
City Council — September 8, 2026
The golf course gets about 21% of its budget subsidized (roughly $312,000) and the airport about 69% ($209,000 from solid waste plus $59,000 from CIP). With liquor store revenue flat, its transfers to the golf course are drying up — so expect higher golf fees and no youth scholarship program next year.
City Council — May 26, 2026
The council approved spending $1.8 million to connect Edgebrook to the city's raw water system after years of failed alternatives. Golf fees rise in 2027 and several course projects get delayed to cover the cost overrun.
City Council — January 27, 2026
Residents pressed the council on the long-promised water project at Edgebrook — bids came in at $2.1 million versus $1.3 million budgeted. Council suggested a public work session once the timeline is set.
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