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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 10/17/1990CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL, LIBRARY, AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES GOLF BOARD MINUTES: Regular meeting of October 17, 1990 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice President Dan in the absence of President Roger Sample. Board Members Roger Fromme, and Steve Jouard called to say they could not attend the Agenda Review: There were no changes to the printed agenda. Preble, acting Sample, Cathy meeting. Minutes: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 1990, were approved unanimously, as submitted on a motion by Dick Zubradt, seconded by Terry Gilmore. Citizen Participation Chuck Hoffman was present and rose at this time to express his concerns on the per play fees of $.50 on 9 holes played and $1.00 on 18 holes for annual pass card holders. Jerry P. Brown stated that City Council approved these fees, along with many other fees and charges, that will go into effect January 1, 1991. Al Bednarz reported that a Fee Structure Committee had been formed consisting of three Golf Board members and three citizens. This committee met for several months reviewing fees and charges at area golf courses and came up with what was felt a reasonable fee structure. The Golf Board reviewed various options and determined that Fort Collins was slightly under comparable golf courses in the area. It was felt a per round charge was in line with other courses in the area, in addition to cost of doing business increase. After extensive review, the Golf Board accepted the recommendations of the Fee Structure Committee. The Board recommended that City Council accept the fee structure presented. Round Table Discussion on Golf Board Issues - 1991 Work Plan Jerry brought up items that will more than likely come up for discussion and decisions in 1991. A) City Council wants a study of golf in comparison to other recreational programs in the City. Why is golf treated different than other recreational programs? We will also consider community good. Staff will put the initial plan together with direction from Council on how to proceed. Jerry would like to see representatives from the Golf Board and maybe even the Parks and Recreation Board (if appropritate) participate on this committee. B) SouthRidge -- Players and staff feel golfers at City Park Nine and Collindale should not be responsible for the debt at SouthRidge. This issue is still alive, but will remain inactive until a decision is made on the sale of SouthRidge, and until the Golf Fee issues are studied. A recommendation should be made to Council by May 1991. Terry Gilmore expressed his concern that the Golf Board should have input on the issue of the timetable, as well as the SouthRidge issue as a whole (sale, etc.). Jerry stated that at the December meeting the topic will probably be discussed and input solicited on whether it is appropriate for the City to sell SouthRidge. Bids on the sale of SouthRidge will be opened December 7. Cl • Golf Board Minutes October 17, 1990 Page 2 C) Additional considerations in 1991 will be given on the golf pro and concessions at SouthRidge. Jerry is in the process of negotiations with various vendors. City Park Nine snack bar concession issue is also coming up in 1991. Key issue will be item #A. Once that is decided, additional considerations will come into being. D) Issue of passes being used during weekday only will be another consideration. E) Al Bednarz asked about the capital committee. Jerry said this will be reviewed in 1991. Jerry reported that work is being done on the design of a $30,000 restroom for Collindale. Craig Foreman (Civil Engineer for the Park Planning and Development Division) is looking at various ideas and presenting them to Jerry. Considerations being taken into account are water, sewer, site location, etc. We will probably have two to three alternate designs presented. Goal for completion is Spring or June of 1991. F) Computerized irrigation system at City Park Nine is progressing. Jerry has a meeting with the Water director on Wednesday, October 18, to request funding from that Department to supplement Golf Fund money. Discussion: Request to Reschedule November 21 Meeting Wednesday, November 21, is the regularly scheduled Golf Board meeting. Many factors come into play, making this date a poor time for the meeting (Wednesday before Thanksgiving weekend, Board members out of town, Golf Pro RFP will not be ready until following week) Jerry recommended the meeting date be changed to Monday, December 10. After discussion, it was moved by Terry Gilmore, seconded by Al Bednarz that the Golf Board meeting be changed to Monday, December 10, 1990. This meeting date would serve as a combination November and December regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4:0). Other Business Jerry brought up the SouthRidge sale bid package. Packages will be ready on November 1. Staff is preparing color brochures which will be mailed to hundreds of people inviting any interested person or group to write for additional information. The bid package will have deed restriction that requires SouthRidge to remain open to the general public. Also, water would be the responsibility of the purchaser. $3.1 million will probably be considered as the minimum bid as that is the amount of the remaining construction debt. Schedule on SouthRidge bids will follow the order below: 1. December 7, 2:00 p.m. is the cut-off time for receiving bids, and the bids will be opened at that time. Golf Board Minutes October 17, 1990 Page 3 2. Bids analyzed and reviewed with the Golf Board on December 10. 3. City Council should review the bids and the staff/Golf Board recommendations and decide at their meeting of December 18. Board.Members and Staff Comments/Reports Dick Zubradt - It will be nice to get the SouthRidge issue taken care of. He does not feel it is a problem of the golf course, more so a problem of the housing development. Jerry P. Brown - Last night, October 16, City Council approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing the land transfer at SouthRidge. Albrecht Homes will be building a sand trap adjacent to the 10th Green, and design drainage swales. This transfer is beneficial for both the developer and golf course. Correspondence/Financial and Statistical Reports Jerry P. Brown - A letter was sent to Roger Sample at his home address from Dixie R. Smith stating, among other things, that Board members should not listen to Jerry Brown at all. Jerry informed Board members that he has tried to answer all the questions and charges that Mr. Smith brought up. Financial reports were presented. There has been some drop off in play, which is seasonal. The level of play, however, it is still higher than previous years. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Alyce Nierman Secretary III Golf Division Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Dan Preble Jerry P. Brown Bill Zech Al Bednarz Jim Greer Chuck Hoffman Dick Zubradt Joe Nance Henry Fry Terry Gilmore Alyce Nierman