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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 04/20/1988r CITY OF FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT GOLF BOARD MINUTES: Regular Meeting - April 20, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. at the City Park Nine Clubhouse by President Roger Sample. Board Members Bill Zech and Secretary John Drescher both called to say they could not attend. Alternate Member Steve Jouard was granted voting status for the meeting. Staff will take the minutes of the meeting in the absence of the Board secretary. Agenda Review: Jerry P. Brown requested we add one item to the printed agenda to discuss recent changes in the golf playing policy for staff. Minutes: The minutes of the last regular meeting of February 17, 1988, were approved unanimously, as submitted, on a motion by Iry Wilson, seconded by Tom Skillman. Citizen Participation: Dot Hoff, President of the City Park Nine Women's Golf Association, told the Board that her organization is very pleased with the clubhouse improvements, and are especially pleased how cooperative Jim Greer and Beth Cordova have been in planning for this year's activities. President Sample previously mailed copies of the Council provided information on this item to all Board members, and staff mailed the information to the Golf Association Presidents, staff, and others who normally receive Golf Board mailings. Roger said he believes Council is split on this issue. Dot Hoff asked if citizens should express their opinion to Council, noting that many citizens want their opinion known. Henry Fry of the Collindale Men's Golf Association agreed. Dick Zubradt said he feels the Golf Board is quick to access the pulse of golfers and provides a valuable link between the City/Golf staff/golfers, etc. He said he believes that since golfers pay their own way, they want more to say regarding golf issues and he doesn't feel a subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Board can adequately handle it. Dick also likes the access between the Poudre R-1 Golf programs and the Golf Board/staff. Dan Preble says he wants a knowledgeable board and that golfers know Golf Board members. Roger said he thinks the Parks and Recreation Board already has their hands full and adding golf would overtax them. Steve Jouard feels that if volunteers are willing to serve on a Golf Board then the more people the Golf Board Minutes April 20, 1988 Page Two better. He does not understand the "cost factor" rationale stated in the Council memo. He thinks Golf should be treated separately as it pays its own way. Also, with the SouthRidge situation, the responsibilities are going to increase and golf deserves and merits its own board. Dick said that the Golf Board provides a forum for all Golf staff, public and associations that is available on a monthly basis. Board members can explain the situation to golfers. Tom Skillman wonders if there is really a long-range plan to eventually combine Golf revenues into other Recreation revenues and abolishing the Golf Board (which will make it easier to accomplish) is only the first step. He feels as long as the City asks golf to pay its own way, there should be a Golf Board. After further discussion, the Board voted unanimously, on a motion by Iry Wilson, seconded by Dick Zubradt, to inform City Council that the Golf Board is a viable entity and provides golfers with a valuable service. Roger asked Steve Jouard to draft such a letter of response on behalf of the Board. It was also agreed that Board members and Golf association members will contact various Council members to "lobby" the Board's opinion. Golf Playing Policy for Staff The Golf Board was previously aware that it was the policy of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow all permanent classified employees within the department the privilege to play golf essentially for free or minimal charge. However, this policy has been revised to a new interim policy as follows: Parks and Recreation employees who work in any division other than Golf must pay full fees for all golf services. Golf Division employees may play rounds of golf at City Park Nine and Collindale courses and not pay green fees, but only on a space -available basis. These employees may not reserve tee times. Golf cars, range balls, lessons, and other related services are not free to any employees. There were no objections from Board members regarding this revised policy. Review of Financial and Statistical Reports Staff previously distributed summary reports for golf play, revenues and expenditures through March 31. Revenues are essentially 'average' for this point in time, and expenses are higher due to the construction costs and capital acquisitions which occurred in the first quarter. Golf play is average. Golf Board Minutes April 20, 1988 Page Three Comments/Other Business - Jim Greer said the new snack bar concession at City Park Nine will be open this week (April 21) after final inspection from the Health Department, and the remainder of landscaping and blacktopping will be done soon. - Tom Skillman updated the Board on the status of the Collindale restroom which is being considered by CHOICES 95. - Henry Fry said the Collindale Men's Association is trying to finalize their project for this year and are considering things such as an entrance sign, picnic tables, trash containers, etc. - Dick Zubradt noted that the State High School Association has added girls golf to high school sports this year. He feels Poudre R-1 will probably have co-ed teams this year. - Neil Johnson says Collindale is perfect, again. He said trees are being planted along Horsetooth Road and he has grass seed as well. - Jerry informed everyone of the status of Collindale Golf Pro Bill Metier who recently had surgery. - It was also brought up that Doc Pike would like the Board to consider naming the City Park Nine Clubhouse Clubroom after the late Dick Smelser. The Board will think about it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jerry P. Brown Assistant to the Director Meeting Attendance Board Members Staff Guests Roger Sample Dick Zubradt Steve Jouard Dan Preble Tom Skillman Iry Wilson Jerry P. Brown Neil Johnson Jim Greer Beth Cordova Dot Hoff Henry Fry