HomeMy WebLinkAboutGolf Board - Minutes - 05/18/1983CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MINUTES: Regular Meeting - May 18, 1983
The meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. by Chairman, Tom Skillman. Board
member, Bill Basow, is on vacation, and Board member, John Drescher, has a
conflict and cannot attend tonight's meeting; so Alternate member, Dick Zubradt,
was given voting status. Bill Zech will serve tonight as Acting Secretary for
the meeting, replacing Bill Basow.
The place for this dinner/Board meeting is Applegates Landing Restaurant,
2721 S. College Avenue. Originally we were scheduled to meet at SouthRidge
Greens Golf Course at 5:30 P.M. for a tour. Due to snow, rain, and mud, the
tour was postponed until a later date.
There were no Agenda changes during Agenda Review, and no one spoke during
Citizen Participation.
The minutes of the last regular meeting of April 20, 1983, were approved
unanimously as submitted, on a motion by Eileen Banks, seconded by Jim Mitchell.
Discussion of SouthRidge Greens Golf Course
Bucain Corporation representatives, Bernie Cain, Cliff Buckley, and Frank Hummel,
made various presentations to the Board and staff. General random comments
included, ... "We are building the very best golf course that could be built on
that land" elevation on the course is a 120 foot differential ... we are
putting in frost -free lines as recommended by Neil Johnson . play is expected
to be outstanding ... the watering system will be "wall-to-wall" ... there is a
minimum 300 foot landing area in every target area ... golfers will play nearly
every club in their bags every round ... lots of extra sculpture work is being
done to make the course pretty and improve drainage ... the course will be
excellent for all players of all abilities . the course will play 6,600 yards
to 6,700 yards long, Par 71, with four Par 3's and three Par 5's.
There is $50,000 budgeted for trees and extra landscaping, with a large mixture
of types of trees . Neil Johnson asked about the problems associated with water,
with Bucain explaining their legal restrictions, as well as their operating plans...
Bucain explained their management philosophy ... it is generally felt that play at
Collindale will not go down because SouthRidge will compliment it . construction
of homes around the course is scheduled to start in July/August ... SouthRidge
will be scheduled for seeding around August 1st, and should be open to the public
around Memorial Day of 1984 ... discussion of golf course advertising policies ...
Tom Skillman stated that he is 100% behind SouthRidge.
Other Business
Jerry P. Brown explained the 1984 budget status, and informed Board members that
permanent golf staff received a 1983 pay raise to finally move them into the
upper third of their profession.
- Tom Skillman reported that Councilman Gary Cassell had been appointed as
.liaison representative to the Board from Council.
- Jim Mitchell asked about the potential Lemay Avenue extension, and what effect
it will have on Collindale. Staff said as of this time, no negative impacts
are perceived.
- Staff briefly touched on the issue of joggers on the two courses. Joggers are
a hazard and are in danger of being injured. Staff is preparing a policy
statement that they will bring back to the Board at a later date on this subject.
We may need to go to the City Council for an Ordinance.
- Jerry reviewed all the letters and correspondence with Board members, including
the letter to the City Park Nine Women's Golf Association, regarding their
Annual Inter -City, and to the two Senior Citizens about golf fees. Dick
Zubradt commented that the letters were well done.
*** The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 1983, at 6:00 P.M., at
the Collindale Golf Course Maintenance Building, just off Lemay, soutTi of
Horsetooth Road. We will have a short meeting, and then finally have our
tour of SouthRidge Greens Golf Course. Bucain representatives will conduct
the tour.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 P.M., on a motion by Carl Kansala, seconded by
Bill Zech. Passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
m
BILL ZECH,
Acting Secretary
MEETING ATTENDANCE
Board Members
Staff
Guests
Tom Skillman
H. R. Phillips
Jeff Boulter
(CMGA)
Eileen Banks
Jerry P. Brown
Bernie Cain
(Bucain
Carl Kansala
Neil Johnson
Cliff Buckley
(BOcain;
Bill Zech
Derek Cordova
Bill Huff
(Bucain)
S60cain)
Dick Zubradt
Pat Frost
Frank Hummel
Jim Mitchell
Bill Metier