From Deseret News archives:
Cedar Hills Council is all fore 'golf' idea
But Cedar Hills residents shouldn't panic. Unlike the city's previous foray into the golf business, this course won't require a $7 million bond or an increase in property taxes.
Players won't even need golf clubs, and funny-looking pants are optional.
The Cedar Hills City Council this week unanimously approved the addition of a Frisbee golf course to Heritage Park.
The nine-hole course is the vision of 15-year-old Stuart Johnson, and its organization and construction will serve as his Eagle Scout project.
On Tuesday, Johnson made his third appearance before Mayor Mike McGee and members of the City Council to discuss his plans and answer city leaders' questions. Following a short discussion, the council OK'd the project and committed $140 to pay for signs explaining course rules and showing a map of the "holes."
The donation by the city will make sure the new signs match those already posted in the park, said City Manager Konrad Hildebrandt.
Johnson said he came up with the idea of bringing Frisbee (or disc) golf to Cedar Hills after playing the game in Provo.
Johnson is working with members of the city's parks and trails committee to settle on a course layout that will not interfere with regular park activities, such as youth soccer games.
The nine "holes" actually will be numbered vinyl fence posts that likely will be spaced along the edges of the park among bushes and trees.
Many Frisbee golf courses use metal baskets called pole holes, which Johnson said he would prefer to use if not for the $350-per-basket cost.
"Posts are fun, too," he said. "They'll be OK."
Now that he has the approval of the city and a commitment for the signs, Johnson is working to get the rest of the necessary materials donated.
"Part of an Eagle project is finding the means and resources and showing the leadership necessary to make that happen," Councilman Jim Perry said. "I think that's a great thing."
Johnson said he isn't sure when he'll be able to complete the project. That hinges on the weather and how long it takes to acquire the vinyl posts, cement and other materials.
"I still have some work to do," he said.
Councilman Eric Richardson praised Johnson for the work the Boy Scout has done on the project thus far and for coming up with an idea to benefit Cedar Hills.
"I think your vision, when it comes to pass, will be a great addition to our community," Richardson said.
E-mail: jpage@desnews.com
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