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Bison Grill, Buffalo Run Golf Course
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Summary and Background Information: On April 25, 2022, City Council was provided a briefing on the Buffalo Run Golf Course that provided council with an understanding Bison Grille Restaurant was becoming a popular amenity for golfers and residents in the community.
Z Design Group was hired to engage in a study on the feasibility and options for clubhouse improvements since the building was built in 1996. The objectives of the Clubhouse expansion study was 1) expand the restaurant dining area to accommodate seating for an additional 120 patrons for indoor use, 2) add two event function rooms that can open together and provide a total seating for 60 people, 3) kitchen expansion to improve service, 4) break room for staff, 5) provide office for food and beverage manager, 6) add a catering pantry and restrooms at the existing Golf Pavilion, and 7) provide options for openable glass panels at the existing Golf Pavilion.
Additionally, the maintenance facility was included in the study which was 1) add new equipment storage building, 2) add more soil bins, 3) expand the chemical storage room, 4) provide staff a parking area, 5) add a fence to provide screening, and 6) add a restroom.
The total estimated BASE cost for the clubhouse and maintenance expansion was estimated for $8,757,600 at the time. What was included in the cost with the clubhouse and maintenance facility was 1) general construction, 2) furniture, fixtures, and equipment, 3) professional fees and expenses, 4) other owner costs including but not limited to security, audio, technology, temporary operations spaces, and contingencies.
At the time, the cost estimate was updated based on the current market conditions with buildout happening in a year. Former Mayor mentioned the view of the mountains was lacking. Additionally, he mentioned "Every day you do not lock in your general contractor, the cost will rise".
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