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SEP 27 1982
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FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting, September 15, 1982
This meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Tom Skillman. Members
Bill Basow and Carl Kansala called in to say they could not attend tonight's meeting.
Alternate Dick Zubradt was allowed voting status.
The minutes of the August 18, 1982, meeting were approved unanimously, as submitted,
on a motion by Eileen Banks; seconded by Bill Zech.
1983 GOLF FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE
In order to achieve $420,000 in operating revenues for 1983 (up 10.5% over the revised
1982 projected amount of $380,000). and to follow the guidelines for fee structure
previously approved, the Board reviewed, discussed, and made separate recommendations
on each fee catagory as recommended by staff.
Daily Green Fees
On a motion by Eileen Banks, seconded by Jim Mitchell, the Board voted 6:0 to
raise daily green fees to $5.00 for 9-holes and $8.00 for 18-holes; and to maintain
non-resident fees at $1.00 for each 9-holes of golf.
Annual Passes
e Boar re -affirmed its decision to eliminate single course and combination Annual
Passes, and to have only one pass good at both courses starting in 1983. Jerry P.
Brown suggested that the proposed 25% discount for Juniors was a greater hardship
on them, since they play less rounds than other groups of people; and Tom Skillman
reminded the Board that Junior golfers represent the future. On a motion by Jim
Mitchell, seconded by Dick Zubradt, the Board voted 6:0 to adjust Junior rates to
'i of adult rates. The Board then, on a motion by Eileen Banks, seconded by Jim
Mitchell, voted 6:0 to approve the Annual Pass rates submitted by staff, with one
pass good at both courses (incorporating the change for Juniors to 50% discount),
as follows:
Single
Adult
$250.00
Junior
$125,00
Student
$190.00
Senior
Citizen
$190.00
Family
Rates
1st
Adult/Husband
$250,00
2nd
Adult/Wife
$190.00
1st
Child
$125.00
2nd
Child or more
$ 65.00
Maximum family Charget $630.00
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Surcharge
e Board re -affirmed its position, approved at the last two meetings, making the
surcharge less restrictive. The surcharge should be used as a reserve for any
future golf needs, not be limited to future golf course expansion only. On a
motion by Eileen Banks, seconded by Jim Mitchell, the Board voted 6:0 to change the
surcharge usage.
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n a motion by San B cke seconded by ileen Banks, the Board voted 6:0 to
maintain golf cart and storage fees at 1982 rates, and to increase clubhouse rental
rates from $25.00 to $30,00, as recommended by staff.
The Golf Fees and Charges Schedule will go to the City Council for approval on
October 5th. The budget is also scheduled to be approved that night.
VIDEO GAMES IN THE CLUBHOUSE
Jerry P. Brown told the Board that we will continue to allow video games in the City
Park Nine Clubhouse, but will not allow them at Collindale. This is consistent with
the results of the questionnaire.
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF GOLF BOARD QUESTIONNAIRE WRITTEN COMMENTS
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The Board reviewed and discussed the Questionnaire Written Comments Report, submitted
by staff tonight. Board members will continue to study all of the questionnaire
results, and discuss action at future board meetings,
RENEWAL OF GOLF PRO CONTRACTS
Our existing contracts with Jim Greer and Bill Metier expire December 31, 1982,
Staff has negotiated separately with both Jim and Bi11g and the Golf Board Contracts
Committee has thoroughly reviewed the two revised agreements, as recommended by
staff, The staff and contracts committee recommended to the entire Board renewal
of the contracts for 1983, with an option for 1984, incorporating the nine changes,
as noted in the staff report, The Board, on a motion by Jim Mitchell, seconded by
Eileen Banks, voted 6;0 to renew the contracts of Jim Greer and Bill Metier for
1983, and an option year of 1984, with the changes recommended by staff and the
contracts committee,
Further discussion ensued on the proposed "buy-out cla s " w ich was unanimously
recommended by the contracts committee, but fervently by staff. Staff has
secured a City Attorney opinion, wherein a mandatory buy-out protection clause for
a new pro could be interpreted by the courts as a "Contract of Adhesion" and marked
by "unconsctonability" limitations. Staff will not support a manditory buy-out clause,
The Board then, on a motion by Jim Mitchell, seconded by Sandy Bickel voted 4:2
(Bill Zech, Tom Skillman dissenting) to retain staff recommended wording, and not
include a buy-out clause in the Pro's contracts,
OTHER BUSINESS
- Staff updated Board members of the status of Southridge, and of City Council
action regarding Bucain, Jim Mitchell suggested and the Board unanimously
concurred, that a memo be written to the City Manager, from the Board, asking him
what role, if any, the Golf Advisory Board is expected to play regarding Southridge?
- Bill Zech suggested we should examine our 9-hole green fees, as it relates to people
who decide to play 9 more holes of golf after they are already on the course.
- Jerry P. Brown reported that revenues through August 31st are at 99% of original
projections.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. on a motion by Jim Mitchell; seconded by Tom
Skillman, passed unanimously.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Tom Skillman
Sandy Bickel
Bill Zech
Eileen Banks
Jim Mitchell
Dick Zubradt
Staff
Jerry P. Brown
Richard Frye
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Bickel,
Board Secretary