HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 02/18/1987CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - February 18, 1987
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Richard
Zubradt. Board Member Iry Wilson called to say he could not attend.
Alternate Member Steve Jouard was granted voting status.
Agenda Review: No changes to the printed agenda
Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1987, were
approved unanimously, as submitted... Tom Skillman commented that he
personally did not agree with a statement made on page 2 of the minutes
referring to the "Country Club Atmosphere" of the proposal made by Jeff
Boulter for reserved tee times in the evenings for Collindale Men's
Association League play. Jerry P. Brown noted that the statement was
attributed to himself, and he stood by the statement.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation.
Implementation of Sales Tax on Golf Car Rentals
Staff previously distributed a report on this topic. As noted, the
City Attorney and Finance Departments have informed Parks and
Recreation that the City is required to charge sales tax on all rentals
of tangible, personal property. The department prepared a list of all
the rental items we provide, and essentially the only golf item
involved is the rental of golf cars. There was various discussion
relating to propriety and alternatives. Options include adding the
5.75 percent sales tax to the existing fees, absorbing the tax within
the existing fees, or some combination of both. If we absorb the tax
for 1987, we will lose roughly $3,693 in revenues based upon 1986 gross
golf car receipts of $64,226.
Staff suggested it is more appropriate to pass on the sales tax to the
consumer as every other business in Fort Collins does. However, we
have tried to set fees that are "rounded off" rather than dealing with
pennies. Therefore, staff recommends the following 1987 fees plus
sales tax structure:
- The $ 5 rate will become $ 5.25 instead of $ 5.29
- The $ 8 rate will become $ 8.50 instead of $ 8.46
- The $10 rate will become $10.50 instead of $10.58
- The $14 rate will become $14.75 instead of $14.81
We plan to implement the new sales tax April 1. The Finance Department
will help us modify our reporting systems and advise on changing our
cash registers, etc. After further discussion, on a motion by Roger
Sample, seconded by Tom Skillman, the Board voted unanimously (7:0) to
accept the staff recommendation as presented herein.
Golf Board Minutes
February 18, 1987
Page Two
Update on Scorecards, Tee Marker Signs and Bench/Ballwasher Advertisin
- Jerry discussed that he is very dissatisfied with the Tee -Off
Company of Fort Collins, owned by Sark Arslanian and Al Paone. They
prepared and printed our current scorecards. They sold the company
without our knowledge to "Pro Card" which is owned by Rand Resources
of Fort Collins. Pro Card has decided that they cannot sell the
necessary advertising to pay for the scorecards, so they are getting
out of the scorecard business. Jerry said our current supply of
cards will last through Memorial Day in May. Board members agreed
our thrust will be to to maintain a four-color card at no cost to
the Golf Fund, if possible. Tom Skillman will provide his expertise
to staff in this area.
- Fairways Marketing Corporation of Denver, our current provider of
tee markers signs and advertising, is in financial difficulty. They
will know by June whether or not they can fulfill the terms of our
contract with them. If not, we will take over the signs for
maintenance and can, if we desire, sell advertising space on them.
We will make that decision at a later time.
- We have received a proposal from American Bench Company of Fort
Collins to take over our bench/ball washer advertising program on a
two year trial basis. They will fully maintain and service all golf
course benches and ballwasher advertising and will pay the Golf Fund
$5,000 over the two year period. $2,500 per year is approximately
our current annual "profit" for totally handling this program
in-house. Bench/ballwasher advertising has been very time consuming
to the staff over the years and we are glad to try this experiment
with American Bench. If it proves successful, we may negotiate a
long-term agreement for City Council approval.
Other Business
- Because several Board members and staff members will be out of town
for the next scheduled meeting of March 18 (spring break), the Board
unanimously voted to cancel the March 18 meeting on a motion by John
Drescher, seconded by Dan Preble. We will call a special meeting if
necessary.
- Jerry discussed the golf car situation. An 'off brand" known as
Columbia Par Car was the low bidder. Staff is very concerned as
this company is not known. Tom Skillman expressed concern that we
are required to take the low bidder and he feels golfers should have
more of a say on golf car selection. After much discussion, the
Board on a motion by Tom Skillman, seconded by John Drescher, voted
unanimously to request staff to thoroughly review the Columbia Par
Car product to ascertain if it will actually meet the golfers needs,
and if not to work toward disqualifying it from purchasing
Golf Board Minutes
February 18, 1987
Page Three
consideration and look at the next lowest bidder.
- Jerry briefly mentioned the alcohol/beer situation at SouthRidge.
Beth Cordova has signed an agreement with Cliff Buckley to manage
the SouthRidge Concession. She is also applying for a transfer of
the current liquor license to her from Buckley. Unless they are
able to also obtain a separate 3.2 beer license, no beer or alcohol
will be allowed out of the clubhouse building on the course.
- As a point of information, Derek Cordova will remain responsible for
Collindale Snack Bar and will have the 3.2 beer license at that
location. Beth Cordova (Derek's new wife as of February 14) will be
responsible for SouthRidge as a separate company from Derek.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Roger Sample
Board Secretary
Meeting Attendance
Board Members Staff
Dick Zubradt Dan Preble Jerry P. Brown
Roger Sample John Drescher Neil Johnson
Bill Zeck Tom Skillman Jim Greer
Steve Jouard Bill Metier