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MINUTES
APRIL 14, 1989
Attending: Max Williamson, Vice Chairman
Dave Engen
John Drips
Craig Jackson
Bud Schmidt
Andy Laidlaw
Tom Kerr
Lee Bean
Absent: Dan Hormaechea, Polly Collins, De Ett McCarty
Minutes: The Minutes of March 14, 1989 meeting were, without
objection, filed by the order of the Vice -Chairman.
With the absence of three committee members, no motions were filed.
However, discussion over several topics took place.
Old Business:
A. Whispering Forest Nine Hole Addition: The committee
discussed, with Tom Kerr, a schedule of acceptance by the City with
regard to overall completion of the new nine. The Committee agreed,
following final seeding, to maintain the course at a reasonable
expense incurred by Whispering Forest, for a period long enough to
ascertain any other needed construction or reconstruction in areas of
irrigation, drainage, seeding, winter run-off, etc. Following
complete acceptance from the superintendent, the City will then accept
the deeds from Whispering Forest.
B. Fundraising RFP: A few people have inquired about the
fundraising request. Their questions will be addressed by Dan. The
RFP will be discussed at the next meeting.
C. Clubhouse Liquor License Bill: This bill gives the course on
opportunity to acquire a liquor license if they so desire.
New Business:
A. Golf Course Rules: John Drips discussed with the committee
several areas of concern. It was agreed that slow play is the number
one problem. John suggested posting a sign behind the Pru Shop desk
directing players to keep pace and not to allow themselves to fall
behind 1 hole, otherwise they will have to abide by the course
marshall's direction. Further discussion by the committee suggested a
20 minute break required by each group between nines. It was also
suggested no kids should be allowed under the age of 10, and under no
exception will dogs be allowed. Rules and regulations will be
discussed at the next meeting.
B. #3 Fairway Reconstruction: The committee discussed with
contractor Lee Bean the construction of a pond in coordination with
the renovation of #3 Fairway. The pond, located down the left side of
what is currently #3 Fairway, would be used for future irrigation for
the existing 18 holes. The preliminary plans brought no objection.
C. Junior Tournament (June 29th): John Drips asked for approval
from the Committee to host a Junior Tournament on June 29, 1989.
Approximately 100 Juniors will be in attendance. There were no
objections.
Without further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Max Williamson, Vice Chairman
GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 14, 1989
Attending: Dan Hormaechea - Chairman Bud Schmidt
Max Williamson Craig Jackson
De Ett McCarty John Drips
Polly Collins Charlie Roberts - MGMA
David Engen
Minutes: The minutes of April 14, 1989 meeting were revised. With
these revisions, the minutes were filed by the order of the
Chairman.
Old Business:
A. Clubhouse Bond Issue: An assembly meeting will be held on
May 4th. It was suggested that both golf course and parks
committee members attend along with various other people
involved. The intent of the meeting is to generate public
awareness, understand bond election procedures, presentation
to local service groups, discussion of bond issue facts,
etc.
B. Fairway #3 Renovation: Laidlaws contract was accepted by
the City Council. Jackson will proceed with design and
spects write-up.
C. Whispering Forest: The committee suggested Craig and John
preview spects for the additional nine holes. Committee
members will discuss any concerns following this review.
D. Tree Planting: Charlie Roberts of the Men's Association has
agreed to work with a local property owner and the Men's
Association to acquire several tamarack larch. It was
suggested that using a tree spade would be most efficient
and would give the trees a better chance for survival.
Craig will check into the cost and availability of a spade.
E. Clubhouse: Discussion on redesign will follow the bond
election in June.
F. RFP's: There will be an interview date set up for the
submitted proposals. A few of the committee members
(Collins and Hormaechea) will interview candidates and
report back to full committee.
G. Course Rules: Williamson motion to adopt a keep pace ruling
requiring each group of players to maintain pace of play.
If a group has fallen behind 1 hole, the course marshal will
advise the group of several options to keep pace. If the
problem persists, the group will be asked to leave the
course. This keep pace ruling will be posted behind the pro
shop desk. Hormaechea seconded; all were in favor and rho
motion passed unanimously.
*In regard to dogs and the non-playing public, Williamson
motioned requesting the City Council to adopt a city
ordinance prohibiting dogs from the golf course as well as
non-playing people; i.e., joggers and bicyclists. Polly
Collins seconded; all were in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
*McCarty motioned to adopt the ruling that no one under the
age of 10 be allowed on the golf course unless he or she is
playing with an adult out of his or her own set of golf
clubs. Engen seconded; all were in favor and the motion
passed unanimously.
Next meeting will be May 9, 1989.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
DAN HORMAECHEA
Chairman