The imminent displacement of the University of Minnesota’s track and field complex has stirred debate over the future of another piece of university athletics land. The Les Bolstad Golf Course on the St. Paul campus is being considered as a potential landing spot for the new track, sparking concern about what might become of the 86-year-old course.
Will the course retain its 18-hole layout? Will the driving range be removed? What will be made of the historic clubhouse?
Jon Steadland, a member of university President Eric Kaler’s staff, has tried to answer some of these questions at recent Falcon Heights City Council and university advisory board meetings.