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Contract crews prepare top soil at Hole No. 8 at Adams Golf Course. The course is undergoing a greens replacement project and, with the exception of the driving range, is closed to the public until late summer/early fall. | |
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Project update
Adams Golf Course project continues on-track
Course tentatively set to reopen by first week in September
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The Adams Golf Course Greens Replacement Project is still on-track for completion late this summer or early fall, though a reopen date for the course has not yet been determined, Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders said this week.
"The greens replacement project is slightly ahead of schedule despite a very wet fall and several inches of snow last month," Sanders said. "While this is great news, as it allows us to proceed with seeding in April, the greens will not be ready for play until likely August or September."
Sanders said the construction of temporary greens to allow for an earlier opening may be possible, but several factors that would determine that outcome are still unknown.
"One of the biggest factors is that our contract with Jonesplan, the contractor on this project, allows them until May 2 to complete the project, clean up and remove equipment," Sanders said. "It will come down to how soon we can make the course safe for the public and make all the other changes that are necessary to reopen early."
The project, which got underway last fall, includes the replacement of all 18 course greens, along with the nursery, chipping and putting greens, and upgrading the course’s drainage system.
With the exception of the driving range, the course has been closed for play since last fall to accommodate the project.
A search has been underway for a new golf pro/director for the course following the retirement of longtime pro Jerry Benedict last year.
"We have completed the interview process and feel we are very close to making an announcement regarding the position," Sanders said.
Sanders said City management will work with the new pro to determine fees, memberships, and other items related to the reopening of the course.
"We appreciate everyone's patience as we navigate this project," she said. "There are a lot of moving parts to consider, with not only the greens project itself but also the hiring of a new pro and completely changing the way the golf course is operated.
"But, while it has been challenging, it's also exciting. We think Adams Golf Course patrons are going to love the new greens, and we look forward to reopening as quickly as possible."
Watch City Beat for updates to this story.
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Adams Golf Course project advances
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Jonesplan contract crews will begin laying sod at the golf course greens this week. This portion of the project is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete. Hole No. 15 is shown. | Workers prepare topsoil at Hole No. 18 | Work is ongoing at Hole No. 9. | Hole No. 15 has been graded with topsoil and is ready for sod. | The chipping green has been reconfigured to more closely model the regular greens. | |
Right: Trees in this low-lying area of the course still need to be removed. More than 200 trees have been removed since the project began last year. "Adams Golf Course maintenance crews have focused on removing trees as recommended by the United States Golf Association as well as the construction of three new bridges and a culvert along the cart path," said Sanders. Funding for the bridges and culvert is provided through private donations via the Adams Golf Course Memorial Fund. | |
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Free City yard debris collection set for May 5-9 | |
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The City’s next free yard debris collection will take place the week of May 5-9.
Bartlesville residents can put their bagged yard debris or bundled tree limbs at their normal trash collection point on their normal trash day during the week of the event and City crews will come by and pick them up.
The collection is for the following items only:
- Leaves
- Grass
- Lawn clippings
- Limbs and branches if cut in lengths no longer than four feet and bundled (may not exceed 50 pounds)
During this event only, yard debris bags will not require yard waste stickers, and clear or colored bags are allowed.
The collection is for private residences only; no commercial collections will be made.
There is no limit on the number of bags a resident can put out for the collection. Extra bags or items of household refuse outside the cart must have the red refuse sticker attached.
For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 918.338.4130.
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March report: Use tax revenue jumps 32 percent
Sales tax holds steady with just over 1 percent increase
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According to the March sales tax report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, sales and use tax collections for Bartlesville were both up compared to the same period last year.
"Use tax, which is sales tax applied to online purchases, was up 32 percent, or $103,000, for the period, while sales tax was up 1.79 percent, or about $30,000," said CFO/Treasurer/City Clerk Jason Muninger.
For the fiscal year, which runs July 1 to June 30, sales tax revenue is at a total of $17,571,249, compared to $17,486,880 at the same time last year. Use tax collections are down $6,000 year over year.
Sales and use tax collections lag approximately a month and a half behind, Muninger said.
“We receive a deposit around the eighth or ninth of the month, which is about a month and a half behind (sales), so when we’re looking at the March report, we’re seeing sales that occurred mostly in January,” he said.
Most sales (78 percent) and all use tax revenue go into the General Fund, which provides funding for most operations of the City of Bartlesville, of which police and fire are the largest.
“A lot of people think City operations are funded by property tax, but that is not the case,” Muninger said. “Municipalities in Oklahoma can only use property tax for debt service, so the only property tax we utilize is based on General Obligation bonds. Additionally, our utility services are self contained, meaning those departments are operated based on the rates and fees collected by each utility. So sales tax, which includes use tax, is used to fund everything else.”
For more information about the City’s budgets, see www.cityofbartlesville.org.
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Tuxedo Bridge work
Contract crews continue work to replace the Tuxedo Bridge deck over the Caney River. The project consists of a full deck replacement of the westbound bridge.
Traffic over the bridge has been reduced to one lane for each direction on the eastbound bridge to accommodate the project.
“The project had been tracking pretty well until the past few weeks," said Director of Engineering Micah Siemers. "There have been some minor delays associated with some structural steel components that had to be replaced. We originally planned to be complete by the end of June and it’s looking like closer to middle of August, at this point."
The Pathfinder trail in the area will remain closed under the bridge for the duration of the project.
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Johnstone Park closed for road, parking lot project | |
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Johnstone Park was closed last week to accommodate the final phase of a park improvement project.
Barricades are placed at the beginning of the one-way road near Kiddie Park and at the park road entrance at Johnstone Avenue. There is no public access beyond the barricades.
The project includes paved parking and sidewalks near the Nellie Johnstone well site and overlay of the ring road through the park. Weather permitting, construction is anticipated to be complete by April 1.
The project was approved by voters in the 2020 General Obligation Bond election. The first phases of the project, which are now complete, included road and parking lot paving at Sooner Park, Jo Allyn Lowe Park and Lyon Park.
Top, center: Asphalt parking spaces have been added along the north side of the park.
Bottom: Brent Bell Construction, the contractor on the project, provided free equipment and labor to resurface the road between Kiddie Park and Johnstone Avenue. "This portion of the road wasn't included as part of the project, but Brent Bell generously offered to resurface it for the cost of the material," said Director of Engineering Micah Siemers.
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Operation Clean House 2025: How you can help!
Operation Clean House organizers say volunteers are needed for this year's event. The free, countywide event will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12.
To volunteer for this year's event, scan the QR code above or complete the volunteer survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CT2B9FB.
OCH is held in two locations: the Phillips 66 downtown parking lot and the District 2 Washington County barn in Dewey.
The event allows residents to dispose of hazardous household and automotive goods without harming the environment or endangering human health. Each year, the OCH enables the safe disposal of more than 10,000 pounds of hazardous waste from the community for free.
Operation Clean House Washington County is sponsored by several local companies and organizations, including the City of Bartlesville.
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City soccer fields available for reservation | |
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Did you know you can book City of Bartlesville soccer fields for community use? Whether you are planning a friendly match, team practice, or a special event, our facilities are perfect for soccer enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Fields available for reservation include Daniels Fields, Lee Lake Fields, Robinwood Park Joe Bares Soccer Complex fields and Virginia Fields (Veterans Park).
Reservations MUST be made at least seven days ahead of need. Fees are $10 for each hour, or $15 per hour with lights.
Visit www.cityofbartlesville.org to book a field or view the calendar, or call 918.338.4238 for more information.
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Help wanted
Are you looking for a career that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and an opportunity to serve your community? We've got you covered! Click here to view open positions and submit an application. For questions or more information, contact the Human Resources Department at 918.338.4221.
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Board, Committee & Commission Openings
The City of Bartlesville has numerous boards, committees and commissions that are driven by citizen volunteers. All citizens are encouraged and welcome to apply.
Board applications are available online and in the City Manager’s Office, located on the second floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. Applications are kept on file for two years.
To view open committees/board positions, for more information or to apply, see www.cityofbartlesville.org.
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Check this out
Did you check out our annual report? The City of Bartlesville has released its first annual report, offering an in-depth view of the City’s performance for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The report’s goal is to showcase City operations, as well as offer a financial overview, updates on capital projects, public safety statistics, details of community development initiatives and spotlights on each department. The full report can be found here or by clicking on the photo above. Printed copies are available at City Hall, the Bartlesville Public Library and the Bartlesville Area History Museum.
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