HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 09/17/1981FOOCOLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION ARTMENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - June 17, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Ron Sisson.
Chairman Sisson welcomed new Board member Eileen K. Banks and returning member,
Tom Skillman. The other new Board member, Sandy Bickel, is out of town until July.
The minutes of the meeting of May 20, 1981, were approved unanimously as presented.
Strategy for Operation Philosophy/Financial Condition
After the meeting last month, Chairman Sisson sent a letter to Mayor Wilmarth
requesting a meeting with the City Council to discuss operational philosophy and
the financial condition of the Golf Fund. No meeting has been scheduled as of
this date, but we anticipate a meeting during July.
Board members asked staff to continue to research other golf courses regarding
number of employees and what sort of subsidy they receive from non -golf revenues.
City Council is interested in how much Revenue Sharing and/or other funds have
been provided to the Golf Fund over the years. - Golf has always paid its own
way, but we need help now for Capital items and some general commodities.
$50,000 has been identified for 1982.
Election of Officers for 1981/1982
Nominations opened for Chairman. Jim Mitchell nominated Tom Skillman, seconded
by Bill Zech. Tom Skillman nominated Jim Mitchell, but Jim declined. The nom-
inations closed. Karen Mosser moved, seconded by Carl Kansala, to unanimously
elect Tom Skillman as Chairman; unanimous vote.
Nominations opened for Vice -Chairman. Bill Zech nominated Jim Mitchell, seconded
by Karen Mosser. The nominations closed. Karen Mosser moved, seconded by Bill
Zech, to unanimously elect Jim Mitchell as Vice -Chairman; unanimous vote.
Nominations opened for Secretary. Karen Mosser nominated Eileen K. Banks,
seconded by Jim Mitchell. The nominations closed. Karen Mosser moved, seconded
by Bill Zech, to unanimously elect Eileen K. Banks as Secretary; unanimous vote.
Other Business
- We received a letter from Mr. Paul Murray, a golf instructor at C.S.U. He
requested a reduction in green fees for his students at City Park Nine. H.R.
Phillips opposed this request because we have already given a substantial break
to the C.S.U. Golf Teams, and we don't need to set a precedent in this way. Jim
Greer said it would interfere with smooth course operation, which is contrary to
what Mr. Murray stated in his letter. On a motion by Tom Skillman, seconded by
Karen Mosser, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request.
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- We received a letter from Mr. R. J. Fennel of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Fennel
told us his wife received a serious bruise after being hit with an errant
driving range ball while she was in the 4th fairway at City Park Nine. Jerry
P. Brown told the Board about his conversation with Deputy City Attorney
Pete Ruggiero. The Attorney suggests that we continue to try to alleviate
this condition in a logical and appropriate management manner. Since the
cost for fencing #4 and #8 is very high, other methods need to be used. We
will continue to plant trees to help shield the course from the range, and we
will try to enforce the 'irons only' rule. We may "U" shape the area, trying
to force shots toward the middle of the range, and we may build a target area
for people to aim at. The people at the golf shop need to remind golfers that
they can -be held personally liable for injury to others. Long ball hitters
should go to Collindale for practice.
The Board wants staff to answer the letter, sharing their concern. Good
education of golfers for their liability, before it becomes a problem, is the
key.
- Jerry P. Brown passed out information sheets for Board members to fill out/
update for City.records.
- Jerry asked the Board members for their personal opinions on whether the Golf
Pro's driving range tractor at Collindale should be stored inside the golf
cart storage building. We would have to modify the doors, if we did this.
Carl Kansala expressed the majority opinion, stating we should not modify
this.new building and the building should only be used for golf carts.
- Neil Johnson said that the May rains filled Warren Lake and that we are now
in much better shape today than we were one month ago. He also talked about
potential ditch consolidation and the 1/3 loss of water being transported to
Warren Lake from Horsetooth Reservoir.
Board Member Comments
- Tom Skillman said he was interviewed by Gary Cassell and Peggy Reeves for his
Board re -appointment. She questioned him about the Frank Hummel recommendation
to do away with memberships, and about the Pineridge status. Mr. Cassell was
very interested in the concept of "pledges for course expansion" as an alternate
financing method.
- Tom Skillman and Jim Mitchell requested that at the next meeting we should
thoroughly discuss Pineridge again, so that all of us understand where we are
and what the status is.
- Bill Zech asked about the Everitts feasibility studies for their new golf course?
H.R. told what he knows; also, about the potential Boyd Lake course?; and any
other courses?
Monthly Financial and Statistical Reports for May were distributed.
Ron Sisson received a well deserved ovation for his outstanding job as Chairman
for 1980/1981, and for his term of service on the Board. Ron will be missed.
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 P.M.
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Ron Sisson
Tom Skillman
Jim Mitchell
Karen Mosser
Carl Kansala
Bill Zech
Respectfully submitted,
JERRY P. BROWN,
Assistant to the Director
Staff
H. R. Phillips
Jerry P. Brown
Pat Frost
Jim Greer
Dave Sadler
Neil Johnson
Guests
Eileen K. Banks