HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-07-12 04-228 ORDERItem No 04-72e
Date: July 12, 2004
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing the Installation of Plaques at Bangor Municipal Golf
Course to Recognize the Contributions of Austin W. Kelly.
Responsible Department: Parks and Recreation
In conjunction with this summers 40'" anniversary of Bangor Municipal Golf Course, there has been
interest in recognizing the efforts of long-time Golf Pre Austin Kelly. Rally led Bangor Muni from its
inception in 1963 to his retirement in 1995, a Period of 32 years. During his tenure, Bangor Muni gained
recognition as one of the finest public courses In the United States and was selected in 1970 as the host
site for the U5. Public Links Golf Championship. Kelly also oversaw Ne 1987 eryansmn of one course
can eighteen to twenty-seven hole.
This oMer directs the installation of two plaques honodng Mr. KeIN's effortsand achievements: one at or
near the beginning of the nine hole course and one leading to or inside the course clubhouse. Therewas
considerable dlscuslen concerning specifically naming the clubhouse and/or the nine -hole course after
Kelly, but the Government Operations Committee selected a more general approach to recagnlze his
efforts with appropriate plaques in both locations.
Department Head
This was reviewed and recommended for approval "a Government Operations Committee at its
meeting on June 29, 2004.
City Manager
Order, Minutes from Government Operations Committee Meeting.
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
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CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) ORDER, AuMonizing the Installation of Plaques at Bangor Municipal Golf Course W
Recognize lire Contribution; of Austin W. Kelly.
Whereas, Austin W. Kelly served as Golf Pro at Bangor Municipal Golf Course from its
inception in 1963 to his retirement In 1995, and
Whereas, During his tenure, Bangor Muni became well known as one of the finest public
golf courses In the United States, and
Whereas, In 1978, Bangor Muni was selected as the host site for the prestigious U.S. Public
Links Golf Championship, and
Whereas, Under his direction, Kelly not only oversaw one development of the original
eighteen has course, but the addition of another nine holes in 1987, and
Whereas, In conjunction with the QP anniversary of Bangor Municipal Golf Course in July,
the City of Bangor wishes to formally recognize Kelly for his significant
contributions W the Course and the sport of golf.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR
THAT
Austin W. Kelly is hereby recognized for his serves to the City and his numerous contributions
to Bang" Municipal Golf Course. This recognition shall be formalized through the installation of
a plaque at or near the beginning of the nine -hale course and a plaque near or inside the
Clubhouse honoring his work, service and achievements. Parks and Recreation and Bangor
Muni staff, with input from interested partles, are authorized be develop appropriate wording
and final plaque locations.
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
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June 29, 2004
Councilors Present: Dan Tremble, Peter DErrico, Anne Allen
Staff Present: Bob Farrar, Frank Comeau, Bran Erman
Others Present: Wayne Rogalski, Greg Reed, Andy Sturgeon, Robert Sypitowski,
Dan Wellington, John LeFevre
4. Discussion/Consideration of naming the Clubhouse at Bangor
Municipal Goff Course.
LeFevre, a Bangor resident, said that he was here on behalf of a number of
people who like the idea of naming the back,/new nine the "Kelly Nine." He saitl
that John Frawley has put in a lot of time on this Issue, and he had to be at
another meeting tonight. LeFevre doesn't think that naming the Clubhouse after
Austin is a good idea, because he loved golf and the course and dedicated his life
to it. With this year's 40v' Anniversary the timing would be nice to do this.
Erman said Nat he thought renaming the Clubhouse was the intended request.
He said Nat in speaking with people on the Advisory Board at the Golf Course,
they were leaning more toward the Clubhouse rather than the Nine -Hole Course.
D'Errioo said that he had no personal preference but would go along with the
majority intent, and that he was under the impression that the intent was to
rename the back nine. D'Emoo wanted to know who were the sponsors of this
suggestion. LeFevre responded that they were Larry Mahaney, Darrell Lee and
John Frawley. D'Errico wanted to know if these people were members of the
Golf Club, and Erman replied that they have been in the past but were not
members at this time. Allen suggested naming the Clubhouse and the back nine
the "Kelly Nine." Tremble suggested that the Clubhouse be named the Kelly
Nine because everyone would use the Clubhouse regardless of which course they
played. Enman suggested placing the sign outside the Clubhouse near the
walkway. Tremble saitl that they want to coordinate this with the 40"
Anniversary celebration during the second week of July. Allen suggested having
old photos available during the ceremony. D'Enico said that he was pleased that
Austin Kelly would receive recognition and noted how much he enjoyed
collaborating with Kelly over the years.
Erman recommended placing the plaque on the way in to the Clubhouse rather
than at the nine -hole golf course. Allen and D'Emou suggested calling the
Clubhouse the "Kelly Nine." Tremble said that he thought it might be confusing
to call the Clubhouse the "Kelly Nine," since the nine refers to the Golf Course.
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i-eFevre recommended placing a plaque indicating the "Kelly Nine" on hole one
and calling the Clubhouse the Kelly Clubhouse. Allen suggested calling the
clubhouse the Austin W. Kelly Clubhouse and placing a plaque indicating the
"Kelly Nine" at the first hole of the nine -hole golf course. Tremble said that the
course name should not be changed and should remain the Bangor Municipal
Goff Course. Barrett said that the overall complex would still be the Bangor
Municipal Golf Course and Mat a small plaque with a different name would be
fine. Enman said that we could honor the work Kelly did on the nine -hole mum
with a plaque and not necessarily rename the course.
D'Emico moved that a 9 x 15 plaque would be placed at the nine -hole mum and
one Inside the clubhouse would honor the work that Kelly has done, and the
names of the course and the Clubhouse would not change. The Committee
approved this to go M the full Council for consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.