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THOMAS PAYNE <tpayne102@aol.com>
Sent:Tuesday, February
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Fwd: Laguna Lake Golf Course Study Session - February 3, 2026 - Agenda Item #7
Dear City Council,
I want to STRONGLY support George Kirk’s email to you(below) in support of keeping the
Laguna Lake Golf Course open. He enumerates the many reasons why keeping the course
is highly justified. It’s important to many parts of our community and there is no other such
proximal facility. This morning on KCBX I heard a piece on the course about the proposal
for its use to build affordable housing and an adjacent park. Having more affordable
housing and parks in our community is a need , but why at the sacrifice of a facility that
serves so many in our community? I suggest a section of Laguna Lake Park, off Madonna
Rd, be used instead. Much of its open space goes unused. It seems there is sufficient land
for affordable housing, an associated park and dog park. Using some of Laguna Lake Park
land will achieve providing a location for affordable housing and retain the Laguna Lake
Golf Course to serve our community
Tom??????
Thomas L. Payne
Vice Chancellor & Dean Emeritus
College of Agriculture, Food &
Natural Resources
University of Missouri
Avila Beach
To: emailcouncil@slocity.org
Subject: Laguna Lake Golf Course Study Session - February 3, 2026 - Agenda Item #7
Sent from my iPhone Dear Decision Makers,
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I am writing in strong support of continuing services at the Laguna Lake
Municipal Golf Course. My wife and I are seniors, and we have been playing
this course regularly since the 1990s. For us, and for many others, this course
is far more than just a place to golf—it is how we stay active, connected, and
engaged with our community.
Laguna Lake provides an affordable way to exercise and maintain social
connections, especially for those of us on fixed incomes. It is our primary
source of physical activity and an important social outlet. Without it, many
seniors would lose a vital part of their daily lives.
This course is also a tremendous community asset. It serves a wide variety of
local residents, including schools, youth programs, kids’ clinics, and
community golf tournaments. In my personal experience, I have seen three
generations of families use and enjoy this course together. That kind of
continuity and community value is rare and deeply meaningful.
I respectfully ask that you please consider the many people who rely on
Laguna Lake Golf Course on a regular basis. Taking it away would have a
significant impact on seniors, families, and community members who depend
on it for affordable recreation, health, and social connection.
Please do not take this away from us. Thank you for your time and thoughtful
consideration.
Sincerely,
George Kirk
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