The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department is asking the Board of Park Commissioners to approve golf capital improvement projects totaling $19.9 million.

The Parks Department operates the Interbay Gold Center, Jackson Park, Jefferson Park and West Seattle golf courses.

The proposal, part of the draft Golf Master Plan, includes fully renovating the clubhouse at the West Seattle Golf Course; perimeter trails at all four courses; new clubhouses and cart barns at Jackson and Jefferson courses; and a new driving range for Jackson Park, as well as completion of the driving range at Jefferson.

Financial projections for two alternative development options were prepared based on the assumption there would be no increase in fees.
According to the Parks Department, costs for the full master plan total $29.8 million and would require $6 million in other funding sources to implement the entire plan at once.

The more limited option, recommended to the board at its meeting March 12 at the West Seattle Golf Course, sets a priority list and costs less, $19.9 million. it would be supported through golf revenues.

Open houses have been held at each course and has worked with a Golf Steering Committee.

Some issues that have arisen are: creating a balanced funding strategy package; golfers at West Seattle want a driving range, which is not included in the less costly option

The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on April 9 with a discussion and a recommendation on April 23.

Comments can be emailed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 to sandy.brooks@seattle.gov. Fax or mail by April16 to "Attention: Sandy Brooks" at 206-233-7023, or Sandy Brooks at 100 Dexter Ave. N. Seattle, 98109. She can also be reached at 684-5066.