HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 11/16/1983CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - November 16, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Vice -Chair Eileen Banks.
Chairman Tom Skillman arrived at 7:40 P.M. Board member, John Drescher,
called and could not attend. Alternate member, Shirley Adams, was given
voting status.
Agenda Review - Staff added one item to the printed Agenda, as follows:
"Fairway Marker/Advertising Signs Proposal".
Citizen Participation - No Citizen Participation
Minutes - The Minutes of the last Regular Meeting of October 19, 1983, were
approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Shirley Adams,
seconded by Carl Kansala.
OPEN FORUM - Any Golfing Issue
- Shirley Adams asked about the portable restrooms at City Park Nine. Staff
said we plan to purchase two new units soon.
- Shirley Adams discussed her concerns about a Junior Golf Program. She and
Robin Stroup at City Park Nine would like us to encourage more participation
by our Golf Professionals,.and consider programs such as "Adopt a Junior
Golfer" by Senior Citizens. Staff stated that the Men's and Women's Golf
Associations should take the lead on this issue, and that the Golf Fund/
Division would try to accommodate reasonable proposals. Several Board
members felt Poudre R-1 should take a greater interest in encouraging
golf to all students, not just the good golfer. Shirley will continue to
follow-up on this issue.
- Dick Zubradt stated he is very pleased with the overall operation and
condition of the golf courses; however, he is concerned with the financial
status as it relates to our reserves.
- Neil Johnson said this year's biggest problem was golfers' failure to repair
ball marks, especially on #8 green at Collindale. He would like to try an
educational effort in this area. Neil also said that we will be adding some
crushed and compacted limestone materials at worn path areas.
- Tom Skillman said we have a real good thing going, and basically just some
minor improvements and changes are needed. Tom is also concerned about
finances, and about the apparent lack of concern from City Council, especially
in regards to our request for Lottery money, etc.
Fairway Marker/Advertising Signs Proposal
Jerry P. Brown stated that the Fairways Marketing Corporation (FMC) of Denver
has again approached staff with a proposal for signs at Collindale. At the
October 20, 1982 Board Meeting, staff received Board approval to negotiate
with FMC for possible signs; however, by mid -December, we could not reach
any agreement, and the proposal was dropped. FMC has modified their proposal,
and it is now acceptable to staff.
FMC is a company that provides golf courses with top-quality wooden marker
signs at each tee box, showing the diagram of each hole to be played.
Tasteful advertising space is sold on each sign by FMC (which we thoroughly
review -and approve individually). FMC installs and maintains each sign.
We don't have to do anything. Neil Johnson feels that the proposed FMC signs
would be of better quality than our existing signs at Collindale. FMC wants
a 5-year (plus 5-year option) Agreement. They would pay us a fee of $25 per
sign/per year, for the 2nd through 5th year ($425 annually), and $60 per sign/
per year, for the 6th through loth year ($1,020 annually). We currently spend
approximately $600 annually on our existing signs at Collindale for maintenance,
so this proposal is worth about $1,000 per year to us in revenues and savings,
and $1,500 starting in the 6th year.
Staff recommends that we proceed with negotiations with FMC, and if everything
can be worked out, take an Agreement to City Council for approval. Shirley
Adams moved, seconded by Eileen Banks, to follow the staff recommendation. The
motion passed unanimously.
Other Business
- The Golf Division Quarterly Report for July to September, 1983, was received
and filed.
- Jerry P. Brown pointed out the letter of response to the C.S.U. Women's
Golf Coach.
- Tom Skillman asked if any Board members were interested in attending the
"Building Better Boards Symposium" on Saturday, November 19th, 8:30 A.M.
to 12:30 P.M. at the REA Building. The Symposium is sponsored by Colorado
Mountain College and Larimer County Youth Services, and funded through the
Governor's office on Volunteers.
- Financial and Statistical Reports for October were received and filed.
- Board members unanimously agreed to cancel the next Board meeting, scheduled
for December 21st, unless there is pressing business.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Tom Skillman
Dick Zubradt
Shirley Adams
Eileen Banks
Carl Kansala
Bill Zech
Respectfully submitted,
DICK ZUBRADT,
Board Secretary
Staff
Jerry P. Brown
Bill Metier
Neil Johnson