Conservation easement over Twin Rivers Golf Course
Summary
The council permanently restricted the golf course land to golf, conservation and stormwater uses — but removed all "passive recreation" language from the covenants, which narrows what the property can legally be used for. No limits on additional impervious surface made it in either.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The covenant itself doesn't spend money, but the ongoing forensic investigation of the golf course fund got another $10,000 from the Golf Course Fund Reserve.
Residents get legal assurance the golf course land can't be developed for other purposes — though the removal of passive recreation uses raises questions about future flexibility.
Anyone counting on the property being kept open for passive recreation (walking, open space) loses that explicit protection under the amended covenant.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Regular Meeting - Apr 20, 2026
The council permanently restricted the golf course land to golf, conservation and stormwater uses — but removed all "passive recreation" language from the covenants, which narrows what the property can legally be used for. No limits on additional impervious surface made it in either.
City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 2, 2026
The city wants to lock in the golf course it bought — which also holds stormwater and lowers flood insurance rates — so it can never be sold or redeveloped without a unanimous council vote and a citywide referendum. Council agreed to move forward with a restriction but hasn't settled how strict it should be.
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