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Minutes: Regular Meeting of September 20, 2006 (Revised October 16, 2006)
Council Liaison to the Board: Council Member Diggs Brown
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:
♦ Board Members Larry Buckendorf, Deron Grothe, Jay Kammerzell and Grant
Sherwood notified Jerry that they would be absent from the meeting.
♦ Jerry informed the Board that the Annual Boards and Commissions Event will take
place on November 8th, which is the same night as our Collindale Golf Pro interviews.
Approval of Minutes: Jerry reminded the Board that there was a correction made to the July
Minutes. On a motion by Dan Preble, seconded by Shane Houska, the Board unanimously
approved the corrected Minutes of the July19, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Citizen Participation: None.
Update: SouthRidge Res;aurant/Snack Bar RFP Process
Jerry said that he provided the Board with a copy of the complete packet. He stated that so
far seven people have down loaded the packet. Jerry said that the Pre -Proposal Meeting for
individuals interested in submitting a proposal will take place tomorrow at 10:00; however
anyone is welcome to attend. He said that we advertised this RFP in the Fort Collins Weekly
and the Coloradoan. This RFP will be closed Monday, October 2nd and Jerry will be
delivering copies of all the proposals received. The interviews will be held October 1 Oth.
Update: Collindale Golf Professional RFP Process
Jerry informed the Board that the RFP was posted this afternoon and so far two people have
downloaded it. He said that each Board Member will also receive a copy of every
proposal submitted. He encouraged the Board Members to contact their Board
Representatives to let them know what they feel about the proposals. Jerry said that the top
three would then be interviewed. The number one Proposer will be awarded the contract.
David Johnson asked why this proposal will be out longer? Jerry responded that it was ready
to go so he decided to post it now instead of waiting. He said that we will also advertise for
this in the same two newspapers. Jerry believes this RFP will attract a lot of interest. This
will close October 24th and Jerry will be delivering the packets to each Board Member. The
interviews will be held November 8th.
Update: City Park Nine Superintendent Status
Jerry explained that he chose to advertise for the City Park Nine Superintendent position
internally because he felt we have qualified staff. Shane Houska and Grant Sherwood
were the Board Members that served on the interview committee. City Park Nine Parks and
Ground Technician Randy Conard, City Park Nine Assistant Superintendent Jim Higgins,
and SouthRidge Assistant Superintendent Ken Smith applied for the job and Jerry felt that
they were all qualified. Based on the committee numbers, Jim Higgins was recommended for
the position. Jerry reviewed the information and offered Jim the job. Jim will start his new
position as Superintendent on Monday. Shane agreed that they were all qualified and had
good ideas. Jerry said that we will soon be advertising for the Assistant Superintendent.
Continued Discussion for a Potential New Public Golf Course by 2009
Jerry reminded the Board that this topic has been on the Work Plan for about eight years.
Originally it was on there for 2001 and at that time we were unable to consider it because of
higher priorities and we have had to put it off, and since then we have delayed it several
times because of the decrease in golf play and too many new courses that have been built.
Jerry suggested that the Board keep it on the Work Plan, but to postpone it for two more
years because he feels we are still not ready for a new course by 2009.On a motion made by
Lauren DeRosa, seconded by Dan Preble, the Board unanimously agreed to postpone the
consideration of a new golf course until 2011 at this time. In addition, the Board also
discussed the status of Link-N-Greens. Jerry said that someone contacted the City about
potentially purchasing the course. The City's Real Estate Division then contacted Jerry about
purchasing it and Jerry responded that he wasn't interested at this time, especially with all of
the budget cuts taking place throughout the City. Jerry said that the Board would probably
continue to discuss this at a later date.
Other Business
Jerry suggested that the October 18th meeting be canceled due to a lack of pertinent
business, and because of all the work being done on the two RFP's. On a motion made by
Shane Houska, seconded by Lauren DeRosa, the Board unanimously agreed to cancel the
October 18, 2006 Regular Meeting.
Board Member and Staff Comments/Reports
♦ Jerry informed the Board that the Boards and Commissions Annual recruitment is
taking place so if they know of anyone that would be interested in serving on a
Board to contact the City Clerk's office. He reminded them that both the terms of
Shane Houska and Grant Sherwood will expire at the end of the year and they have
both reapplied. He also stated that there is currently an opening that will be filled
due to David Thilmany resigning.
Golf Board Minutes
September 20, 2006
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♦ Jerry said that we have lost a little in revenues, but it's not too bad considering
what our revenues were a year ago. He informed them that he provided a report to
the National Golf Foundation and all three Golf Courses were up in revenues
compared to last year.
Adjournment:
On a motion by Shane Houska, seconded by Lauren DeRosa, the Board unanimously voted
to adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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awn Worth
Administrative Aide
Meeting Attendance
Board Members
Staff Guests
Lauren DeRosa
Jerry P. Brown Pat Finnegan
Shane Houska
Dawn Worth
David Johnson
Rob Dahl
Dan Preble
Jim Greer