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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 04/17/1985CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT GOLF BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - April 17, 1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Eileen Banks. Alternate Member Al Cavallaro called to say he could not attend the meeting. A enda Review: A report of the Lemay/Horse tooth Construction Project was !Lea to t e printed agenda. Citizen Participation: No citizen participation. Minutes: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 20, 1985, were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by John Drescher, seconded by Dick Zubradt. Review of Smoking Ordinance Impact at the Collindale Clubhouse Jerry P. Brown stated that many golfers have requested that we review our implementation plan of the Smoking Ordinance at Collindale Clubhouse. Snack Bar Concessionaire Derek Cordova, discussed the situation as it impacts him as an independent contractor. He said he estimates a large percentage of snack bar customers are smokers, and our previous implementation plan may have been overly restrictive. The small areas around the television set does not provide enough area for smokers. Since he is legally classified as a 3.2 beer bar, as per his occupational tax license, he would like to see us open up the entire area to smokers. However, Jerry said that that was unacceptable. We should look for an alternative. Jerry said he had discussed the matter with Assistant City Attorney Kathy Allin, and she suggested a medium solution. Jerry drew a proposed plan on the chalkboard. Several Board Members expressed concerns about the negative nature of the Smoking Ordinance, but Jerry clearly explained the parameters so all would understand the situation. The Golf Board and Staff should try to accommodate golfers and allow the concessionaire to operate in a manner that does not punish him. Derek is in a unique situation operating a beer bar, but his bar is owned and managed by the City, and all City rules, regulations, and policies apply to him. The bid documents and his contract clearly spell this out. It is possible to search for loopholes in the Ordinance, but staff will not liberally interpret the Ordinance to overly accommodate smokers at the expense of non-smokers. After further discussion, the Board, on a motion by Tom Skillman, seconded by Eileen Banks, voted 5:0 with John Drescher abstaining, to allow the Snack Bar Concessionaire to utilize his snack bar room as a smoking area, and expand the smoking section in the Clubhouse to add six smoking tables adjacent to the television area. This would make the room about 40 percent smoking, with all common areas declared non-smoking. Also, Derek will provide a special non-smoking service • Golf Board Minutes--2 window on the south side of his snack bar so customers do not have to enter the snack bar room for food and beer service. All smoking tables will be marked with a sign. Staff Report On Corridor Alternatives Jerry distributed copies of the staff report on corridor alternatives prepared by the Community Development Director Curt Smith. Jerry asked Board Members to study the report, and provide comments as per the instructions. We can talk about this at a future meeting, if desired. Several Board Members said that it is a good idea to allow a golf course to be built in the corridor area. Lemay/Horsetooth Construction Project Jerry updated the Board on the status of the project. He said Mark Sears informed him that no final decision had been made on whether or not a sidewalk and/or fence would be built adjacent to Collindale along Lemay. That section of South Lemay is now closed for one month. Construction should occur from roughly June through August. Bob Lee, Director of Transportation Services, has requested to meet with concerned Board Members. Eileen Banks, John Drescher and Golf Pro Bill Metier will meet with Bob Lee and Mark Sears on Friday, April 19, at 9:00 a.m. at the Collindale Clubhouse. Other Business - Dan Preble reported on Junior Golf with some information provided to him by Al Cavallaro; Bill Metier and Dave McCoy had 35 kids attend their free clinic on April 7. There will be another free clinic this Sunday at Collindale at 1:00 p.m; Jerry provided a written summary of our total Junior Golf Program, as well as the Junior High School Program, as prepared by Dan Preble. - Board Members complimented Derek Cordova for doing a good job at the Snack Bar and for upgrading his menu and improving his area condit- ions. - Board Member Bill Zech, for the record, stated he is working contractually for SouthRidge Green Golf Course marketing tournaments, lessons, and trying to attract play. He will abstain from any discussions or votes regarding SouthRidge. - Neil Johnson reported that Collindale is two weeks ahead of last year regarding growth conditions, etc. It is in excellent shape. - Dave Sadler reported that we will build a cart path behind #6 Green at City Park Nine. We discovered through a survey that we owned 10 more feet to the east. - Derek Cordova briefly discussed his liquor liability insurance, occupational tax, and fire insurance rates. Even though we serve 3.2 beer only seven months of the year, and only until dusk at night, he has to pay full rates the same as any other 3.2 beer bar. They are way Golf Board Minutes--3 too high, and Board Members may request City Council to assist us with the fairness of the matter. The occupational tax should have a pro rated scale, for example. Jim Greer, City Park Nine Golf Pro, (who has the 3.2 beer license at City Park Nine) concurred. - Financial and statistical reports through March were distributed. - Jerry reviewed various correspondence, including his letter responding to Mr. Larry Scott regarding the new golf score cards; the letters from the Boards and Commissions coordinator advising of application deadlines for applying to the Board; and a copy of the magazine story noting Jerry as the first and only Colorado graduate of the Golf Management School. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Dan Preble, Board Secretary Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Eileen Banks Dick Zubradt Dan Preble John Drescher Tom Skillman Bill Zech Jerry P. Brown Neil Johnson Dave Sadler Jim Greer Bill Metier Derek Cordova