HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.01.13 GAC MinutesGCAC Meeting Minutes Jan 13,2021
Roll call: Eric McCormick, Allan Morrison, Rita Crawford Bolii, Todd
McKenna, Michael Hayes, Suzanne Gebhard, Ken Stearns were present.
Kara Jeffus was a guest.
Meeting was online.
The minutes for the Dec 9,2020: Ken moved to accept them and Todd
seconded with everyone concurring.
Public comment: none
Eric's report was reviewed: Staffing currently is two full time and two
part time only used with snow events. One full time person is out with
illness and has been for over 3 weeks. There are no winter projects
planned other than equipment repair and snow removal. Greens seem
to be in fair shape and we are participating in a collection program
through the University of Minnesota measuring snow depth and ice
throughout the winter. Exhaust fans in the clubhouse were to be
replaced but the motors did not work so they were sent back. The
restaurant has been open Th. eve through Sunday lunch and they have
had a fair amount of business. Equipment maintenance: Calvin is
finishing the fairway and rough mower maintenance and doing some
snow removal. Many people have been using the cart paths with
walkers, dogs, bikes, cross country skis, and snowshoes. The dog
problem with people not picking up dog excrement and uncontrolled
dogs on paths has improved some. 755 pounds of excrement has been
deposited in receptacles by end of December. The problems that do
exist may be improved with monitors and an animal control city
employee that may be hired soon.
Allan's report: The tournaments are filling up and several pro shop
employees are being hired. Ron Potachek will be teaching this corning
season.
Monthly Topic is golf rates for the upcoming season. Golf rates will be
going up for season pass holders and daily players except juniors.
Suzanne moved and Michael seconded to increase all season passes
and daily fees by 1% for the city. On top of this $100 will be added to
all season passes and $1.00 for the daily fees for the sole purpose of
the Master Plan funding. It was also agreed junior fees would stay the
same. All members agreed to this initiative and thus it will be sent to
city council for review.
Old business: Eric was waiting to start any Master Plan projects until
the rates have been determined to see if he has money to start them.
He will ask Erin to start working on some PR for money going into the
Master Plan. It was suggested that Allan put up the nice posters that
were provided in the Master Plan and have them up in view for people
to look at as they came into the clubhouse. Allan stated this could be
accomplished. We do have money in our operating funds from last
year and we also discussed that things needed to be started. Some of
these issues would be the signage approaching the golf course (Rocky
Mountain Signs has been working on this but has not received the go
ahead to make the sign), milling the logs for the bridges, downstairs
bathrooms getting new toilets that are hands free as well as new
faucets and new countertop in women's bathroom. The roof
replacement and parking lot could be scheduled as well depending on
when during the year it is approved. Eric suggested that the course
rules be included on the entrance sign but the committee agreed that
most people would not stop to read them and a better place would be
in front of the clubhouse.
New Business: the Annual Report is due and Rita indicated that she
would work on this but would like some input before being sent to the
City Council. Allan asked for another 2 man scramble due to so many
people on the waiting lists for the other tournaments. He promised to
limit the number of players and have one 9 open for play. This would
be August 14-15. The committee agreed on this.
Next meeting: February 10 at 4pm and again it will be remote.
Topic for next meeting is Develop a plan for the LOT request
Meeting was adjourned 5:10
Rita Bolli Neal Chair
Eric McCormick Golf Director