The Midland City Council deliberated on potential enhancements to the Hogan Park Golf Course during its regular meeting on April 23, but refrained from taking any action. The council paid heed to the suggestions put forth by Planning and Development Officer Elizabeth Triggs.
"Here in Midland, we're seeing a shift," said Triggs, according to Facebook. "There's several golf courses that are now either closed or going to be closing in the future, which means that Hogan's going to be the only public golf course in a 20-mile radius. It means there'll be a lot more demand, but it also means we really need to bring our golf course up to par."
Permian Basin NBC affiliate KWES News reported that one of Triggs' recommendations involved an increase in the "Green Fee". Currently priced at $21.25 for a day pass from Monday through Friday, the proposed amendment would escalate the price to $30, and further increase it to $35 on Fridays through Sundays.
KWES also reported that Triggs stated that the financial master plan is among the most costly renovations in the proposal, with an expected expenditure of $6 million on modifications to the irrigation systems. Furthermore, alterations to the cart barn, refurbishments of the clubhouse and bathrooms are also deemed necessary.
According to information available on Triggs's LinkedIn profile, she has been associated with the city since early this year. Prior to her tenure in Permian Basin, she was employed with the city of El Paso, the Office of the Inspector General, and earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Texas at El Paso.