HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 07/18/1984CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting — July 18, 1984
The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m. by President Eileen Banks.
Board Member Tom Skillman called to advise he would be absent. Vice -
President Dick Zubradt was appointed acting Secretary for the meeting.
Agenda Review: Two items were added to the printed agenda as follows:
1. Approval of the Minutes of the June 20, 1984 meeting
2. Revision of Board By-laws
Introduction of New/Returning Board Members
President Banks stated City Council had reappointed Bill Zech to a
new four-year term, expiring July 1, 1988. Council also appointed
Dan Preble to replace Carl Kansala (term expires July 1, 1988), and
Al Cavallaro as alternate, to replace Shirly Adams (term expires
July 1, 1986). Bill and Dan were present, however, Al did not attend
the meeting.
Citizen Participation: No citizen participation
Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1984, were
approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by John Drescher,
seconded by Bill Basow.
Election of Board Secretary for 1984/85
The election of the Board Secretary for 1984/85 was tabled at the
last meeting. John Drescher nominated Dan Preble for Secretary.
Bill Zech seconded the nomination. There were no further nominations,
and Dan Preble was unanimously elected Secretary for 1984/85.
Discussion of Slow Play
As requested by the Board at the last meeting, the topic of slow play
was placed on tonight's agenda. Jerry P. Brown provided some suggestions
from Tom Skillman, including educational materials/score card, 150
yard and 250 yard markers, signs in strategic places, and rangers
when busy. John Drescher provided his thoughts on the subject, and
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distributed copies of a humorous/educational publication from Arrowhead
Golf Course in Littleton, entitled "Daily Dozen Reminders to Speed Up
Play On The Golf Course."
Jerry stated he didn't think slow play was a real problem in total, but
does occur on a sporadic basis. A full ranger program is not the answer.
Bill Metier and Jim Greer agreed. Jerry also stated that the good,
regular golfers, who golf our courses continually can be easily frus-
trated by the average, lesser quality golfer, who does not golf often.
Our courses (Collindale especially) are designed for the average golfer.
We generally play four to four and one-half hour rounds. Almost all
other public courses are playing four and one-half to five and one-half
hour rounds.
Proposal for a Golf Education Program
Jerry presented a four part golf education program proposal for con-
sideration. All present agreed golf education is the best solution to
our problems of slow play and lack of golf etiquette on the courses.
Jerry proposed the following: 1.) New scorecards for next year with
diagrams of the holes and golf rules clearly shown; 2..) Signs with
golf rules, time of play placed in strategic places; 3.)A golf education -
brochure (similar to the Arrowhead brochure) for distribution at the
courses and potentially enclosed with the "City News" in utility bills
to all residents; and 4.) A video tape production for Cable TV illustrating
common rules and regulations, situations, etc. The tape could also
be used at the courses when the pros provide golf lessons.
Jerry said costs could reach several thousand dollars for this program,
but he believes we could secure financial sponsors to help off -set
some expenses. Dick Zubradt suggested contacting Poudre R-1 and CSU
on the video tape. Board Members unanimously concurred that this is
an interesting proposal, and encouraged staff to continue to pursue
same. Also, on a motion by Bill Basow, seconded by Dan Preble, the
Board unanimously voted for staff to contact Arrowhead for their
permission to copy (all or part) of their brochure, as appropriate.
Revision of Board By-laws
The Board decided at the last meeting to review the By-laws. Jerry
researched the files, and found that the Board had adopted the current
By-laws on August 25, 1976. They were changed on September 16, 1976,
moving the election of officers from September to June. The Golf Board
By-laws have not been approved by City Council, as is required in the
Code. Also, Bill Zech noted that neither the code nor the By-laws
have any provision for an alternate Board member. City Council appointed
an alternate position to the Board in 1980. There were several questions
as to whether an alternate is necessary. Also, staff noted the titles
of the officers are officially President and Vice -President, not Chair-
man and Vice -Chairman, as we have been using. Board members were asked
to thoroughly review the By-laws, and bring recommendations back to
the next meeting. Staff has set a goal of presenting revised By-laws
(and potentially revised code/ordinance changes) to the City Council
by January for their approval.
Other Business
- Bill Basow commented on the financial statistical reports, and com-
pared the number of player rounds by Pass Card holders vs. green
fee players.
- Certain long-term goals were discussed.
- Jerry noted two incorrect telephone numbers on the revised address
list. The new phone numbers should be as follows:
Neil Johnson 226-4937 (home)
Bill Basow 484-0521 (home)
- Dave Sadler has installed 15 'slow play' signs at City Park Nine.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Eileen Banks
Dick Zubradt
John Drescher
Bill Basow
Bill Zech
Dan Preble
Respectfully submitted,
Dick Zubradt
Acting Board Secretary
Staff
Jerry P. Brown
Neil Johnson
Bill Metier
Jim Greer