Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 04/17/2002City of Fort Collins Cultural, Library, and Recreational Services Golf Board Minutes: Regular Meeting of April 17, 2002 Council Liaison to the Board: Councilman Bill Bertschy Staff Support to the Board: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf at 221-6350; Jackie Rael, Executive Administrative Assistant; and Patty Carroll, Administrative Aide. Call Meeting to Order: Chairperson Bill Rutledge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda. Items of Note: Meeting time will change to 7:30 p.m. in May. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Mike Sanders, seconded by Claire Nelms, the Board voted unanimously (8:0) to approve the Minutes of the March 20, 2002 Regular Meeting. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Update on Capital Projects Collindale Clubhouse: Jerry updated the Board on the project. The staff has moved the pro shop into the trailer and the asbestos contractor has started the job of removing the asbestos from the old clubhouse prior to demolition. The plans are for Drahota Construction to begin construction the week of May 6. The construction should be completed in January. Jerry said Council has approved the artwork. City Code states that 1 % of budget must go for artwork. Bill Rutledge asked about the final decision on the artwork for the project. Jerry explained that the artwork is an aerial rendering of Collindale with cottonwood tree leaves as a border, and will be placed on the chimney and in cement in several locations throughout the project. Frank Blanco asked about parking. Jerry explained that staff has cleared out an overflow parking area behind the house that can accommodate around 60 vehicles. The main parking lot will hold about half of the current capacity. We will still suggest carpooling. City Park Nine Netting: Bill Rutledge asked when poles and netting would be put up at City Park Nine. Jerry said the poles need to be put 17 ft. into the ground and cemented in, and are due to be installed next week. The netting portion of the project should hopefully be completed by May 10. Golf Board Minutes February 22, 2002 Page 2 SouthRidge Patio Deck and Cart Storage Building: Claire Nelms wants to know what is going on at SouthRidge. Jerry said that the Patio Deck Project is under construction and should be done by May 5. The Cart Storage Building bid should hopefully go out around May 1, with construction scheduled to be completed in September. Canada Geese The Board discussed using dogs on the golf courses to harass geese. Jerry explained that the City would rent a dog that has been trained to harass geese. The trainer will train our staff on how to handle the dog. Claire Nelms asked if we would have to hire additional staff and Jerry responded no. Jerry estimates the cost for this summer to be less than $2,000. Jerry explained to the Board that in order to have the dog off -leash, we have to request that the City Code be changed to allow dogs off -leash on the golf courses. On a motion by Mike Sanders, seconded by Frank Blanco, the Board voted unanimously (8:0) to recommend to City Council to Amend the City Code to allow dogs off -leash on the City golf courses for the purpose of harassing geese to go elsewhere. Bill Rutledge then recapped last month's discussion on Canada Geese and the report Jerry received from the U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Bill drafted a letter to Council from the Board regarding the resident goose population. In his letter he recommends that the Council review the provisions of the City Code as it relates to the Federal policies on the management of Canada Geese. He further stated in his memo that the goose droppings are affecting many people. His final recommendation is that the City designate employees to attend the meeting in Denver on Wednesday, May 29, to give input on the Federal Government's in-depth study on reducing the goose population in the United States. Bill then encouraged all the Board members to attend this meeting as concerned citizens and not as representatives of this Board. Jerry said that he will attend this meeting, and will invite someone from Natural Resources to go with him. Jerry thinks this issue will be solved without us taking a lead position. The Federal agency has started to work on this. Lauren DeRosa questioned whether we should include other groups without their okay. Frank Blanco wants to know if we run geese off courses, will anything keep them from going elsewhere. Answer is they'll go somewhere else. Frank wants to know if dogs know the difference between geese and mallards. Mike said the handler determines that, and the handler controls the dogs. After much discussion, the Board decided they didn't want to send this letter to City Council at this time and wanted to wait until we receive the results of the May 29 Denver meeting. On motion by Claire Nelms, seconded by Dave Johnson, the Board voted unanimously (8:0) to Table this letter until the July Meeting. Golf Board Minutes February 22, 2002 Page 3 Other Business Stormwater Project: Jerry spoke about the stormwater project that will go through City Park Nine to Sheldon Lake. He said the project will start in late fall and must be completed through the golf course by March 2003. At the Board's June meeting, staff from Stormwater will make a presentation to the Board detailing their project and how it will affect City Park Nine. Jerry said that Stormwater will return the course to its original condition, build one or two new rain shelters, and repave the parking lot. Bill Rutleldge suggested that the Board meet at the City Park Nine Clubhouse for the June meeting to get a better idea of the project. All were in agreement. Board Members and Staff Comments 1. Fort Collins Fore Kids. Jerry shared the small flyer that is being distributed to all schools in the Poudre School District. 2. Jerry said the first quarter was the worst financially in years. 3. Jerry reviewed the statistical reports that were mailed to the Board. Adjournment: On a motion by Lauren DeRosa, seconded by Grant Sherwood, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Meeting Attendance Board Members Frank Blanco Larry Buckendorf Lauren DeRosa Dave Johnson Claire Nelms Bill Rutledge Mike Sanders Grant Sherwood Respectfully submitted, Gl f LLZ� Patty C liroll Administrative Aide Staff Jerry P. Brown Patty Carroll Jackie Rael Kevin Wilcox Guest Mike Wermuth