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Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 15, 1999
City Council Liaison to the Board: Councilman Bill Bertschy
Board Chairperson: Mike Sanders at 226.4545 (w) or 226.2627 (h)
Staff Support to the Board: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf, at 221.6350, and Jackie Rael,
Executive Administrative Assistant
Call Meeting to Order: Chairperson Mindy Markley called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda Review: No changes to the printed Agenda
Items of Note: Jerry P. Brown reminded the Board that the October meeting was changed to
October 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms "C and D".
Approval of Minutes: Karen Joslin-Aured requested adding a correction to the minutes of
August 18, 1999 regarding discussion of resident/non-resident fees on Page 2, Paragraph 3, as
follows: "Another option to be considered is that City Residents could be issued a card stating
that they are a resident." On a motion by Bill Rutledge, seconded by Henry Fry, the Board voted
unanimously (8-0) to approve the minutes of August 18, 1999 as corrected.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation
Public Input on Proposed 2000 Golf Fees and Charges
Jerry asked if anyone had any questions regarding the Proposed 2000 Golf Fees and Charges?
He said that he had several calls from seniors asking that the Board recommend adoption of the
new "Age 62+ Non -Prime Time Green Fee rate." There were no questions or input.
Golf Board Final Recommendation on 2000 Golf Fees and Charges
Jerry referred to a Proposed 2000 Golf Fees and Charges Memorandum that he prepared for the
Board's review in July 1999. The recommended changes to the fees are as follows:
• All existing 1999 Green Fee Rates and 10-Play Punch Card Rates will remain the same in
year 2000, with a projection to increase Green Fees $1.00 each and Punch Cards
proportionately in year 2001.
Golf Board Minutes
September 15, 1999
Page 2
• We propose to add a new "Age 62+" Non -Prime Time Green Fee Rate, which is essentially a
savings of 25 percent off the Regular Green Fee Rates, starting in year 2000, as follows:
9-Hole Non -Prime Time Age 62+ $9 18-Hole Non -Prime Time Age 62+ $14
• Annual Pass Base Fees for year 2000 will increase roughly 7 percent as follows:
1999 2000
Unrestricted Adult
$450
$480
Unrestricted Ages 17- & 75+
$225
$240
Restricted Adult
$350
$375
Restricted Ages 17- & 75+
$175
$190
• We will be eliminating the term "Super Senior" for Annual Pass Base Rates in 2000, and we
will be lowering the age to start receiving this discount from Age 80+ to "Age 75+
• We are proposing to change the age for "Juniors" to "Age 172" from the current Age 18- to
bring our age for such discount rates into line with other area golf courses.
• The existing 1999 Annual Pass Per Play Fees will remain unchanged for 2000.
• Golf Cart Rental Rates will increase as follows:
1999 2000
9-Hole Regular
$
12
$
13
9-Hole Senior/Medical
$
9
$
10
9-Hole Medical Single
$
6
$
7
18-Hole Regular
$
20
$
21
18-Hole Senior/Medical
$
15
$
16
18-Hole Medical Single
$
10
$
11
Daily Private Golf Cart Usage
$
12
$
13
Season Private Golf Cart Usage
$150+
$175+
Plus Fee Per Course Added
$100
$100
• We propose to increase SouthRidge "Shotgun" Tournament Reservation Fees during
weekend Prime Time to $4.00 per each 9-Holes ($8.00 for 18-Hole Tournaments) as an
increased revenue source and for our cost and play management purposes. Tournament
Reservation Fees at City Park Nine and Collindale remain at the existing $2.00 per each 9-
Holes ($4.00 for 18-Hole Tournaments), and will also remain the same at SouthRidge for
"Tee Time" and weekday Tournaments.
Golf Board Minutes • •
September 15, 1999
Page 3
0 • All other existing 1999 City Golf Fees and Charges remain the same for year 2000.
Jerry explained that the Non -Resident Green Fee is still in the package. As of this date, the City
Manager has not changed our proposed budget and everything with our Golf Budget is on target.
Mike Sanders made a motion, seconded by Henry Fry, that the Board approve the Proposed
2000 Golf Fees and Charges as presented by staff, with the exception that the Non -Resident
Green Fees be dropped. Karen Joslin-Aured asked for clarification on what are Non -Prime
times, and Jerry explained it. Mindy Markley asked if we are going to be able to track the
number of "Age 62+" rounds? Jerry replied yes. Mike Sanders asked when the SouthRidge debt
is paid off will we review the Non -Prime Time hours? Jerry said we could. Mike then asked if
we could revisit the rates in mid -year if the Board so chooses due to financial circumstances?
Jerry said that would be possible. With no further discussion, the Board unanimously voted 8-0
to accept the 2000 Golf Fees and Charges as presented by staff with the Non -Resident Green
Fees being dropped; and recommend same to the City Manager.
Election of Board Officers for 1999/2000
Jerry stated that according to the Bylaws, the Board elects new officers at their September
meeting annually.
Chairperson — Frank Blanco nominated Mike Sanders as Chairperson, seconded by Henry Fry.
The Board voted unanimously (8-0) to elect Mike Sanders as Chairperson. Mindy Markley
passed the gavel to Mike.
Vice Chairperson — Tom White nominated Henry Fry, and Bill Rutledge seconded. The Board
unanimously voted (8-0) to elect Henry Fry as Vice Chairperson.
Board Secretary — Mindy Markley nominated Byrd Curtis, and Tom White seconded. The Board
unanimously voted (8-0) to elect Byrd Curtis as Board Secretary.
Other Business
• Jerry reported to the Board that SouthRidge Golf Course Superintendent Randy Bonneville is
having heart surgery on October 6. Assistant Superintendent Ken Smith will be acting
Superintendent during Randy's absence.
• Jerry showed the design of the proposed expansion of SouthRidge Golf Course. We want to
replace #17 and #18. There will be a tunnel that will go from #11. We are negotiating on 43
acres of land. Mindy Markley asked where we are with the negotiations? Jerry said the
seller and the City Planning and Golf Staff have met. The seller is very interested in selling
to the City for preservation of the land, but there are still a number of development related
issues to be solved. The money for this project has been approved by City Council, but if we
cannot use the money by March 1, then we would have to pass on the acquisition at this time.
Golf Board Minutes
September 15, 1999
Page 4
The land purchase is the first priority and the redevelopment of the golf courses is next. The
SouthRidge debt expires in 2002 and as of 2003 we will have an additional cash flow.
Frank Blanco asked if we could offer any incentives to the seller? Mike Sanders said that we
have all the cards on the table. Karen Joslin-Aured asked what the rules are for Board
members to discuss this with citizens of the community? Jerry said that she needs to ask City
Attorney Steve Roy. Bill Rutledge said that if you discuss this with anyone to make sure you
are speaking on behalf of yourself instead of as a `Board Member".
• Collindale Irrigation System — Bid Requests are being sent to State and Regional
contractors. A pre -bid meeting will be held September 30 at 2:00 at Collindale. Jerry
thinks we should be able to start construction in October/November. This should be
completed in April at the cost of $1.2 to $1.3 million. Karen Joslin-Aured asked about the
add-ons and if the Board will be able to see those prior to construction? Jerry said there will
be an opportunity for the Board to see those and we will get a list of the additional costs.
Henry Fry said that Aqua Engineering did the Highland Hills Golf Course in Greeley two
years ago and the course looks wonderful and shows an extreme difference. Henry asked if he
and Mike Hall will review the bids? Jerry said yes and that he plans to give all the Board
members at least a partial packet for their information.
• Mike Sanders thanked Mindy Markley for her tireless work as Chairperson for this Board.
All other Board members and staff agreed with Mike.
Adjournment: On a motion by Karen Joslin-Aured, seconded by Tom White, the Board voted
unanimously to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
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Meeting Attendance
Board Members Staff
Frank Blanco
Jerry P. Brown Sean Duff, Coloradoan
Mike Hall
Derek Cordova Charles Ogren
Henry Fry
Jim Greer
Karen Joslin-Aured
Jackie Rael
Mindy Markley
Bill Rutledge
Mike Sanders
Tom White