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Minutes: Regular Meeting of July 21, 2004
Council Liaison to the Board: Councilman Bill Bertschy
Staff Support to the Board: Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf at 221-6350, and Dawn
Worth, Administrative Aide at 416-2265
Call Meeting to Order: Board Chairperson David Johnson called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m. at the City Park Nine Clubhouse.
Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda as printed.
Items of Note:
♦ Jerry introduced Dawn Worth who is our new Golf Division Administrative Aide.
Dawn replaces Stacy Kelley, who left the City in April, and former Administrative
Aide, Patty Carroll, who filled -in until Dawn was hired. Dawn has previously worked
for the City for four years in the City Clerk's Office, and we are very pleased to have
her on hoard.
♦ Larry Buckendorf called to say he would be slightly late to the meeting. He arrived at
7:45 p.m.
♦ Claire Nelms and Mike Sanders terms expire December 31, 2004. Claire can be
reappointed and Mike is currently serving his last term.
♦ Jerry mentioned that Golf Technician Tom Fry retired in June after 18 years of
service and Dennis Smith has replaced him at Collindale. Dennis has been with the
City for 14 years as a seasonal employee. Collindale Assistant Superintendent Paul
Brauer is also retiring at the end of the summer.
♦ Last week the City's Men's and Women's Championship was held. There were 95
men and 27 women.
♦ Jerry said that Scott Manning is changing the name of "Braun Bar & Grill at
Collindale" to "Manno's Grille at Collindale." Scott's goal is to make it a more golf
course environmentally friendly establishment.
♦ "Fort Collin Fore Kids" was held on June 8th and 108 kids signed up and 93
attended. City Park Nine Golf Professional Dave McCleave ran the event and said it
went well.
♦ Previously the Board made a recommendation to sell a piece of City Park Nine
property to neighbor Tom Lloyd. City Council passed an Ordinance on Second
Reading at their July 20th meeting approving the sale.
♦ The Division of Wildlife has given us verbal permission next year to addle the geese
eggs and would like to take part in this with us.
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Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Mike Sanders, seconded by Claire Nelms, the
Board unanimously (8:0) approved the Minutes of the May 19, 2004 Regular Meeting.
Citizen Participation: No Citizen Participation at this time.
Publiclnnot/Comment on the Proposed/Recommended 2005 Golf Fees and ChaMes
David Johnson asked if there were any questions in regards to the
proposed/recommended 2005 rates. Claire Nelms wanted to verify that we were talking
about 2005 only and Jerry verified that it was 2005. She is concerned that raising the
rates every year will drive away the golfers. Claire also mentioned that she feels the
Board Members need to think about things before they vote on issues. Dan Preble
mentioned that Golf has to self -enterprise and that he doesn't feel that the rates are
unreasonable compared to other courses. Mike Sanders said our courses are a terrific
value. David Johnson stated that the increase is to cover expenses that are coming up.
David Thilmany feels we don't have a choice and asked Jerry to elaborate on running in
the red. Jerry mentioned a financial statement that was given to the Board that shows cuts
of $203,000 out of the 2005 Budget so Golf can be balanced. Jerry also stated that as an
Enterprise Operation we are not allowed to be in the red, and that many courses around
the Front Range are in the same situation. Jerry detailed on what was being cut from the
Budget such as, no Capital or Lease/Purchase, no travel, no training, less hourly and
seasonal employees, not having pay phones, having the gas and electricity audited; and
that Paul Brauer's position will not be filled for at least 6 months. There was no citizen
input at the meeting and only one comment was received by e-mail. Mike Sanders then
made a motion to support the recommendations of the 2005 Golf Fees and Charges.
Grant Sherwood seconded the motion. The Motion carried unanimously ( 9-0).
Other Business
♦ Jerry spoke to the Board about changing the Non -Prime Time hours at SouthRidge
from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to 6:30 a.m.-
2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from April through
September. Jerry stated that we wanted to get the Boards approval so he could go to
the City Manager so that this could be implemented as soon as possible. Lauren
DeRosa said she feels the City offers a good experience for the golfers. Mindy
Markley agrees that this modification is consistent with our policies. After further
discussion, Grant Sherwood made a motion to support the change of Non -Prime Time
hours at SouthRidge. Claire Nelms seconded the motion. The Motion carried
unanimously (9-0).
♦ Jerry mentioned that we have lost some leagues and tournaments to other Courses,
but that we are actively trying to add others to the City's Courses. Mike Sanders
suggested implementing a Single Rider Golf Cart fee. Jerry is concerned about the
logistics of properly managing such a fee and is concerned about people cheating, but
stated that he has no objection to trying it. Jerry suggested the rates be $16 for 18-
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Holes and $10 for 9-Holes. Jerry also mentioned that this has to be taken to the City
Manager before it can be implemented. Dan Preble made a motion to support the
recommendation on implementing a Single Golf Cart Rider fee and Mike Sanders
seconded the motion. The Motion carried unanimously (9:0).
♦ Jerry brought up the Financial Statement that was given to the Board Members and
stated that we have to do as much as we possibly can to help the Budget... Jerry also
mentioned a document on the West Nile Virus that was given to the Board. Jerry
stated that none of the Bourses were being sprayed for Mosquitoes at this time and
that this could become a problem due to a potential loss of Twilight play such as what
occurred last year... David Johnson mentioned that the City is loosing golfers to
Highland Meadows. David stated that the Chamber decided to golf there because they
were given the course. Jerry mentioned the City couldn't to do so.
Adjournment:
On a motion by David Thilmany, seconded by Lary Buckendorf, the Board unanimously
voted (9:0) to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Larry Buckendorf
Lauren DeRosa
David Johnson
Mindy Markley
Claire Nelms
Dan Preble
Mike Sanders
Grant Sherwood
David Thilmany
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Worth
Administrative Aide
Staff
Jerry P. Brown
Dawn Worth
David McCleave
Guests
Patrick Finnegan
Parker Preble