Cheyenne Council Approved Golf Course Path Funding
The city authorized $250,000 to replace aging asphalt cart paths at the Airport Golf Course with durable concrete.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in City Hall
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Cheyenne City Council members voted to fund a $250,000 project to replace the worn asphalt cart paths at the Airport Golf Course. The current paths have been in use for approximately 30 years and require replacement due to damage from tree roots.
Why it matters
The upgrade is necessary to address hazardous surface undulations that affect the course, which hosts 40,000 rounds of golf each year. Ensuring the safety of the path remains critical for the venue, which regularly hosts tournaments and school competitions.
The city is drawing the $250,000 project budget from General Fund reserves to replace the existing asphalt with wider concrete paths. This vote occurred alongside the approval of a $353,400 contract for the Johnson Pool replacement and a $132,000 parking lot redesign.
The players
Michelle Aldrich
She serves as a member of the Cheyenne City Council who cast a dissenting vote on the path funding resolution.
Mark Rinne
He is a Cheyenne City Council member who voted against the measure to replace the golf course paths.
Mark Moody
He serves on the Cheyenne City Council and was one of the three officials who opposed the project funding.
The details
The project will remove the original asphalt paths that have degraded over three decades, replacing them with a widened concrete surface. While most of the council supported the move, Councilors Michelle Aldrich, Mark Rinne, and Mark Moody voted against the resolution.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: The Cheyenne City Council voted to authorize the funding for the cart path replacement project.
Political Context
Opponents of the measure questioned the use of General Fund reserves for this specific golf course renovation. Dissenting councilors may favor prioritizing alternative municipal infrastructure projects or maintaining higher reserve balances for broader fiscal stability.
The path replacement aims to improve safety and navigation for the 40,000 golfers who visit the course annually. Future visitors should anticipate construction activities on the course as the city transitions the narrow asphalt paths to widened concrete.
The takeaway
Maintaining city-owned recreational assets often requires balancing immediate maintenance needs against general reserve funds. Residents should track council meetings for updates on the construction timeline and potential impacts on course accessibility.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cap City News.
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