May 28, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
The City of Austin is conducting virtual stakeholder meetings the week of June 21, according to an Urgent Call To Action dispatched by the Muny conservatory at savemuny.com. “The group is asking for public input on zoning for Many! We need all hands on deck to speak up for the permanent preservation of the entire, historic Lions Municipal Golf Course site (4 acres),” says the statement.
The Muny Conservancy was created to end an unpredictable leasing loop and raise dollars for the purchase, renovation and enhancement of the 141-acre site Lions Municipal Golf Course has occupied for nearly a century. We are dedicated to preserving affordable golf, accessibility, the history of Muny and promoting the game for future generations to enjoy.
It was reported in 2017, to keep Lions Municipal Golf Course open into the future, retired American professional golfer Ben Crenshaw looked into the past. It was with that in mind that the former NCAA golf champion who grew up playing there has proposed renovations to the West Austin golf course, changes that would harken back to its 1950 days, as he and others work to preserve what has been recognized as a civil rights landmark.
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To be included in the stakeholder meetings, interested persons are asked to send their email address to the case manager, Wendy Rhoades, and let her know of their interest to attend and give input. Anyone who signs up will be notified and sent info on how to join the virtual meetings.
For more information contact:
Case Manager: Wendy Rhoades
Email: wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov
Phone: 512-974-7719
Case Number: C14-2021-0070 MUNY / WAYA
