HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 09/21/1983CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - September 21, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:37 P.M. by Chairman Tom Skillman. Board
members, Carl Kansala and Alternate Shirley Adams called, and could not attend.
Agenda Review - No changes to the printed Agenda.
Citizen Participation - No Citizen participation.
Minutes - The Minutes of the last Regular Meeting of August 17, 1983, were
approved unanimously as submitted, on a motion by John Drescher,
seconded by Bill Basow.
Chairman Skillman welcomed Councilman Ed Stoner to the meeting. Mr. Stoner is
the City Council laision to the Golf Board.
1984 Fees and Charges Schedule
Staff prepared a written report, and verbally summarized the various elements of
the proposed 1984 Fees and Charges Schedule. Staff recommends increasing 1984
fees approximately 5.4% across-the-board, which is equal to the net fund growth.
The proposed Fees and Charges are compatible to the Fee Structure which was
implemented in 1983. Board members, staff and Councilman Stoner, all thoroughly
discussed the issues. Daily Green Fees, Annual Passes, Golf Cart Fees, and the
change to the usage of Surcharge were the major items of discussion. Tom Skillman
hoped we would not have to increase any fees for 1984, but it was pointed out 1985
fees would have to be greatly increased if we didn't raise fees this year.
Board members agreed with all the proposed staff recommendations except for golf
cart rates. Bill Zech said our fees are somewhat lower than many other courses
in Colorado. Also, our fleet of carts is newer, and we can easily justify higher
fees. Maintenance costs are increasing, as well as Debt Financing payments, so
Board members and staff agreed to raise golf cart fees even higher than the 5.4%
increase staff proposed. Also, it was agreed to maintain existing 1983 rates for
Senior Citizens.
Board members agree that using Surcharge Reserve money for Capital Outlay or
replacement mechanical equipment is very appropriate, and strongly supports that
recommended change to the existing Surcharge policy. Maintaining 25% of the
Annual Operating Budget could cover major infrastructure needs or weather related
factors should the time ever come.
After further discussion, on a motion by Bill Basow, seconded by Dick Zubradt, Board
voted to accept the staff recommendations for the 1984 Fees and Charges Schedule,
with the modification to golf cart fees.
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Other Business
- Board members discussed the memorandum dated September 15, 1983, written to
City Manager, John Arnold, from Tom Skillman. The memo concerned the Golf
Board request for usage of Lottery Funds, and detailed the background and
documentation on the subject. Board members feel strongly that some Lottery
money should be used for golf course purposes.
- Neil Johnson provided his monthly update report on the status of SouthRidge
Greens Golf Course. Grass was planted over Labor Day weekend.
- Jerry P. Brown pointed out the report from Jim Greer on the 1983 Smelser
Tournament; and correspondence on the C.S.U. Cross Country Meets to be held
at Collindale on October 29th and November 5th.
- Financial and statistical reports for August were received and filed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
DICK ZUBRADT,
Board Secretary
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members Staff Guests
Tom Skillman Jerry P. Brown Ed Stoner
Dick Zubradt Neil Johnson
Bill Basow Jim Greer
John Drescher Bill Metier
Bill Zech