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CANOE CLUB GOLF COURSE REIMAGINING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY

November, 2017

Background

The City of Winnipeg (the City) owns the 48-acre Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course and leases out operations and maintenance of the course for five-year terms. In April 2019, the current lease of the course to a private operator expires. $1 million has been set aside in the 2019 capital budget forecast, which could be used to fund amenities on the property, subject to Council approval of the budget and project. Should the lease of the course be renewed, funds may be returned to other area parks projects, subject to Council approval and funding.

Engagement

The City wants to know how Winnipeggers currently use the Canoe Club Golf Course, if they support the continuation of a golf course, or desire a mixed-use recreational space that includes additional services. During the first phase of engagement, a town hall meeting was held with residents in the area and a survey was posted online over the summer of 2017. All engagement materials were provided in both English and French.

Promotion

• A postcard for a neighborhood town hall meetingwas delivered to roughly 200 homes in June, 2017.

• A news release was issued on June 28, 2017• The online survey was promoted through the Public

Engagement Newsletter on July 13 & 27, andAugust 7 & 21, 2017

• Four social media posts were issued through theCity’s Facebook account and four tweets were sentfrom the City’s Twitter account.

What We Heard

Respondents to the online survey were split between removing the golf course entirely (49.79%) and retaining some or all of the golf course (50.21%). Those who supported the golf course were divided between those who want all of the property to remain a golf course (19.59%) and some of the property to remain a golf course with additional recreational activities (30.62%).

Of the 35 individuals who attended the residents meeting, there was low support (2.94%) for removing the golf course entirely as most respondents (97.06%) favoured retaining some or all of the golf course. Those residents who supported the golf course were divided between those who want all of the property to remain a golf course (58.82%) and some of the property to remain a golf course with additional recreational activities (38.24%).

Online, respondents were asked to indicate their support or lack of support for 34 options. Among all respondents, the five additional activities/amenities with the most support were:

1. walking for fitness of pleasure2. use washroom facilities3. cross-country skiing4. BBQ/picnic5. jogging/running/race walking

The five least supported recreational activities were:

30. cricket31. lacrosse32. football/rugby33. softball/ baseball/ slow-pitch34. hockey/ringette/sponge hockey

Engagement Activities

Date(s) Technique Description

June 15, 2017 Residents meeting

The area Councillor led a question and answer period. Residents were asked to leave comments on project boards and complete an exit survey. Thirty-five exit surveys were collected.

Launched on June 28

Website Website includes project timeline, historical background and archival images, a map and project/engagement information.

June 28 – August 31, 2017

Online Survey A total of 1,418 survey submissions were received including four in French.

CANOE CLUB GOLF COURSE REIMAGINING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY

November, 2017

The survey also gauged public support for third-party management models where the City allows for other organizations to run a service or facility on City-owned land. In some cases, third-party management can implement user fees. Sixty percent (60%) of those who answered this question indicated that they would pay user fees if it meant better service. Thirty-nine percent (39%) responded that they do not want to pay to use facilities on City property.

Two concepts for a par 3 golf course both received more opposition than support. The project team has listened and is not moving forward with either plan.

A third concept for tennis courts on the east side of the property was supported (38.3%) just a little more than it was not supported (36.17%) with the remaining respondents reporting a neutral response (25.53%) to the concept.

Feedback Consideration or Response* Passive uses of the space are the most desired by the public (walking, picnicking, and jogging).

Balancing the interest in passive uses with the desire to maintain a golf course, the City is considering a shared-use model in which the golf course would be open for public, park use one day per week.

Those living near the golf course would like it to remain a golf course.

The City is considering maintaining the Canoe Club Golf Course with a reconfiguration of two holes to allow for additional recreational space.

Washrooms were the second most desired use for the space.

The City is considering improvements to the clubhouse.

30.62% of respondents expressed an interest in maintaining some of the golf course with additional recreational activities.

The City is considering maintaining the Canoe Club Golf Course with a reconfiguring of two holes to allow for additional recreational space and is considering adding tennis courts as an additional recreational activity.

*Considerations are undergoing feasibility and publicengagement at this time, and are subject to Councilapproval and funding.

Next Steps

At this time, the City plans to retain the majority of the golf course while seeking opportunities to enhance current facilities, share the space, and incorporate additional activities. One concept includes moving a proposed tennis facility from the east side of the property to the west side of the property beside the current clubhouse.

A proposed tennis facility would be located on the 5th hole of the course, eliminating the hole completely. To keep the Canoe Club Golf Course a 9 hole course the 6th hole would be split into two.

In 2018, to commemorate the Canoe Club’s one hundredth year at the present site, commemorative signage will be placed at the current 7th hole honoring the pre-1965 layout of the golf course.

Moving forward into the second phase of engagement on this project, feedback on future recreation options for the Canoe Club Golf Course will be collected through a second public survey and a public information session. The preliminary design concepts will be finalized through the winter of 2017/2018 with a final public engagement report prepared in early 2018. The final design and plan for the Canoe Club Golf Course reimagining is subject to Council approval of the budget and project.

Appendix 1Residents meeting

notification

BRIAN MAYES City Councillor - St. Vital Ward

510 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1B9

Ph: 204.986.5088 | Fax: 204.986.3725

[email protected] | www.brianmayes.com

“Working with You in St. Vital”

Notice of Town Hall Meeting for Canoe Club area residents;

Thursday, June 15, 2016

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Windsor Community Centre - 99 Springside Drive

The lease on the Canoe Club golf course expires in April, 2019. The city owns the golf course lands.

The city is budgeting $1 million in 2019 to potentially change recreational uses of the property (e.g. tennis

courts, soccer fields). The golf course may be left in place, or could be reconfigured.

Please come to share your ideas. No decisions have been made.

Thank you,

Brian Mayes

City Councillor – St. Vital Ward Chairperson - Water & Waste, Riverbank Management & the Environment Liaison For School Boards & Youth Opportunity

Thursday, June 15th 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Brian Mayes City Councillor St. Vital Ward

Canoe Club options

TOWN HALL MEETING

Windsor Community Centre

Appendix 2Examples of social media

posts

Appendix 3News release

For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Public invited to provide input on the future of the Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course

Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeggers are being asked to help reimagine the future of the Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course.

In April 2019, the current lease of the course to a private operator will expire. The City of Winnipeg is seeking feedback from the public to find out how the space is currently used, and whether or not the public supports another golf course lease, or the creation of a mixed-use recreational space that includes additional services. All future changes would be subject to City Council approval and funding.

$1 million has been set aside in the 2019 capital budget forecast, which could be used to fund amenities on the property, subject to Council approval of the budget and project. Should the lease of the course be renewed, funds may be returned to other area parks projects, subject to Council approval.

Winnipeggers are encouraged to provide input through an online survey at winnipeg.ca/CanoeClub. The survey will be open until September 1, 2017.

Later this year citizens will be encouraged to attend a public workshop to review and refine several different recreational concepts.

For more information, please visit winnipeg.ca/CanoeClub.

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Appendix 4Survey results

5.68% 82

8.59% 124

6.44% 93

6.17% 89

4.99% 72

68.12% 983

Q1 How often do you visit the Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course?Answered: 1,443 Skipped: 9

TOTAL 1,443

Daily

Once a week

Once a month

Once a season

Once a year

Rarely

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES

Daily

Once a week

Once a month

Once a season

Once a year

Rarely

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Canoe Club Golf Course Reimagining

28.01% 403

63.86% 919

8.13% 117

Q2 Do you typically golf when visiting the Winnipeg Canoe Club GolfCourse?

Answered: 1,439 Skipped: 13

TOTAL 1,439

Yes

No

Sometimes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes

No

Sometimes

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38.59% 553

16.54% 237

9.91% 142

16.54% 237

18.42% 264

Q3 Do you think the grounds of the Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Courseshould continue to be used for recreational activities including golf?


TOTAL 1,433

Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhatdisagree

Stronglydisagree

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Strongly agree

Somewhat agree

Neutral

Somewhat disagree

Strongly disagree

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Q4 If you disagree or strongly disagree, what should the grounds be usedfor instead?

Answered: 639 Skipped: 813

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19.59% 279

30.62% 436

49.79% 709

Q5 Should the grounds of the Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course remaina golf course?


TOTAL 1,424

Yes, all ofthe property...

Yes, some ofthe property...

No, I don’tthink this...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes, all of the property should remain a golf course.

Yes, some of the property should remain a golf course with the addition of other recreational activities

No, I don’t think this property should remain a golf course.

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35.33% 443

24.96% 313

3.67% 46

13.72% 172

22.33% 280

Q6 The current golf course is spilt down the middle by Dunkirk Drive, doyou have a preference on which side of the property you would like to see

alternative recreational activities?Answered: 1,254 Skipped: 198

TOTAL 1,254

The west sideof the prope...

The east sideof the property

The northeast side of...

The south eastside of the...

I want theentire prope...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


The west side of the property along the Red River

The east side of the property

The north east side of the property behind Cunnington Avenue

The south east side of the property along Fermor Avenue

I want the entire property to remain a golf course

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Q7 Which activities would you support or not support on the grounds ofthe Winnipeg Canoe Club Golf Course


Walking forfitness or...

Usewashroom

facilities

Cross-countryskiing

BBQ/picnic

Jogging/running/race walking

Peoplewatching/rea...

Watchsports/spect...

Playground

Tobogganing

Recreationalice skating

Cycling

Dog walking –on leash

Disk sports(disk...

Soccer

Naturestudy/bird...

Tennis/pickleball

Communitygardening

Boating/docking/fishing

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82.20%965

17.80%209

1,174

0.64

80.02%909

19.98%227

1,136

0.60

Support Not Support

Water spraypark

In-lineskating/roll...

Horseshoes/bocce

Volleyball

Lawn bowling

Performance/theatre/stage

Basketball

Swimming(wading pool...

Dog walking–off leash

Skateboarding

Only golf

Cricket

Lacrosse

Football/rugby

Softball/baseball/slow-pitch

Hockey/ringette/spongehockey

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

SUPPORT NOT SUPPORT TOTAL WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Walking for fitness or pleasure

Use washroom facilities

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70.31%805

29.69%340

1,145

0.41

69.38%793

30.62%350

1,143

0.39

69.72%785

30.28%341

1,126

0.39

65.05%739

34.95%397

1,136

0.30

63.81%686

36.19%389

1,075

0.28

62.39%685

37.61%413

1,098

0.25

61.66%682

38.34%424

1,106

0.23

60.77%680

39.23%439

1,119

0.22

58.85%645

41.15%451

1,096

0.18

57.08%653

42.92%491

1,144

0.14

57.16%639

42.84%479

1,118

0.14

56.29%653

43.71%507

1,160

0.13

53.40%589

46.60%514

1,103

0.07

50.76%570

49.24%553

1,123

0.02

50.67%567

49.33%552

1,119

0.01

47.51%515

52.49%569

1,084

-0.05

46.46%505

53.54%582

1,087

-0.07

42.67%448

57.33%602

1,050

-0.15

42.14%453

57.86%622

1,075

-0.16

40.89%433

59.11%626

1,059

-0.18

38.88%416

61.12%654

1,070

-0.22

38.72%424

61.28%671

1,095

-0.23

37.76%398

62.24%656

1,054

-0.24

37.22%402

62.78%678

1,080

-0.26

34.64%379

65.36%715

1,094

-0.31

Cross-country skiing

BBQ/picnic

Jogging/running/race walking

People watching/reading/quiet reflection

Watch sports/spectating

Playground

Tobogganing

Recreational ice skating

Cycling

Dog walking – on leash

Disk sports (disk golf/ultimate Frisbee)

Soccer

Nature study/bird watching/photography

Tennis/pickle ball

Community gardening

Boating/docking /fishing

Water spray park

In-line skating/roller blading

Horseshoes/bocce

Volleyball

Lawn bowling

Performance/theatre/stage

Basketball

Swimming (wading pool, outdoor pool)

Dog walking –off leash

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29.85%311

70.15%731

1,042

-0.40

29.56%358

70.44%853

1,211

-0.41

27.98%289

72.02%744

1,033

-0.44

27.33%282

72.67%750

1,032

-0.45

26.76%282

73.24%772

1,054

-0.46

26.95%283

73.05%767

1,050

-0.46

25.72%269

74.28%777

1,046

-0.49

Skateboarding

Only golf

Cricket

Lacrosse

Football/rugby

Softball/baseball/slow-pitch

Hockey/ringette/sponge hockey

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60.44% 851

39.56% 557

Q8 Some recreational activities and facilities provide an opportunity forthird-party management. Third-party management is when the City allowsfor other organizations to run a service or facility on City-owned land. Insome cases, third party management can implement user fees. Would

you support this model?Answered: 1,408 Skipped: 44

TOTAL 1,408

Yes, I wouldpay user fee...

No, I do notwant to pay ...

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Yes, I would pay user fees if it meant better service.

No, I do not want to pay to use facilities on City property.

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4.42% 60

11.28% 153

24.19% 328

25.22% 342

34.88% 473

Q9 12- Hole Executive Par 3 Golf CourseAnswered: 1,356 Skipped: 96

TOTAL 1,356

Stronglysupport

Support

Neutral

Do not support

Strongly donot support

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Strongly support

Support

Neutral

Do not support

Strongly do not support

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Q10 Please tell us why.Answered: 866 Skipped: 586

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7.39% 99

15.98% 214

24.12% 323

20.99% 281

31.52% 422

Q11 9-Hole Executive Par 3 Golf CourseAnswered: 1,339 Skipped: 113

TOTAL 1,339

Stronglysupport

Support

Neutral

Do not support


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Strongly support

Support

Neutral

Do not support


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14.97% 204

23.33% 318

25.53% 348

17.24% 235

18.93% 258

Q13 East-Side Tennis CourtsAnswered: 1,363 Skipped: 89

TOTAL 1,363

Stronglysupport

Support

Neutral

Do not support


0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Strongly support

Support

Neutral

Do not support


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Q15 Do you have anything else you would like to add?Answered: 566 Skipped: 886

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19.31% 265

55.03% 755

25.66% 352

Q16 What is your age?Answered: 1,372 Skipped: 80

TOTAL 1,372

18 - 34

35 - 55

55+

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


18 - 34

35 - 55

55+

19 / 24


1.97% 27

3.94% 54

1.46% 20

1.90% 26

15.56% 213

67.42% 923

10.59% 145

3.21% 44

Q17 Please indicate your employment status. Please check all that apply.Answered: 1,369 Skipped: 83

Total Respondents: 1,369

Activelyseeking work

Full-timestudent

Part-timestudent

Not in thepaid workforce

Retired

Workingfull-time

Workingpart-time

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Actively seeking work

Full-time student

Part-time student

Not in the paid workforce

Retired

Working full-time

Working part-time

Other (please specify)

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10.82% 147

24.94% 339

14.20% 193

6.48% 88

16.26% 221

36.64% 498

Q18 How did you hear about this project? Please check all that apply.Answered: 1,359 Skipped: 93

Total Respondents: 1,359

Newspaper

PublicEngagement...

Facebook

Twitter

Website

Other (pleasespecify)

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


Newspaper

Public Engagement Newsletter

Facebook

Twitter

Website

Other (please specify)

21 / 24


Q19 Please provide the first three characters of your postal code.Answered: 1,314 Skipped: 138

22 / 24


55.16% 748

43.88% 595

0.96% 13

Q20 Please indicate your gender.Answered: 1,356 Skipped: 96

TOTAL 1,356

M

W

Other

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%


M

W

Other

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