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Samantha Welch <samantha@bluemangomanagement.com>
Sent:Friday, January 30,
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Laguna Lake Golf Course Study Session- 2/3/26 Agenda Item #7
Good Morning,
I hope you are all doing well. I’m writing to express my strong support for the retention
and continued investment in the Laguna Lake Golf Course.
We are fortunate to live in a community that values greenbelts and open space. I
understand that preserving a 29-acre recreational facility in a growing suburban area
presents challenges, but it is a challenge worth taking on, because this space is truly
needed. After reading letters from others on this agenda item and learning about their
perspectives and experiences, I am even more convinced that this course is a gem
worth protecting.
For community members with mobility constraints, the course is an ideal size,allowing
them to stay active without pushing beyond their limits. For golfers with limited time, its
scale makes it possible to enjoy a full round of their favorite activity in a reasonable
timeframe, just minutes from where they live, work, and play.
I also appreciated the Parks and Recreation Department’s study. While I acknowledge
my own bias, I found it to be a compelling case not only for preserving the course, but
for expanding and further investing in it. The demographic data shows strong and
sustained use, pointing to a promising future as younger generations continue to
discover and embrace the sport.
This course also holds a deeply personal place in my heart. I was fortunate to be among
the few who were married there. Beyond that, I’ve seen schoolchildren pushing
themselves during cross-country meets, families bonding over annual obstacle course
runs (mud and all), seniors getting out of the house and connecting through a shared
love of the game, and college students supporting one another while playing a sport that
humbles even the most confident players.
Laguna Lake Golf Course is more than a recreational facility; it is a shared community
space that supports health, connection, and belonging across generations. I strongly
encourage its preservation and continued investment.
With gratitude for your service, time, and consideration,
Samantha Welch
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