HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1988 06/09GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
June 9, 1988, 7:00 pm
Present were committee members Hormaechea, Collins, Sproat, and
Williamson, city staff member Craig Jackson, head pro John Drips, and
architect Andy Laidlaw. Also present were Harvey Bergstrom
representing the men's association, and Jim Townley representing the
general views of the public.
Old Business:
Hormaechea opened discussion with regard to the purchase of the
new triplex greens mower. A motion was made and seconded to approve
the purchase. The motion was passed. The remaining minutes of the
previous meeting were accepted as written.
New Business:
Committee Chairman Hormaechea opened discussion in regard to
committee member Don Medley's resignation and replacement. Motions
and second were made to nominate the follow candidates for
consideration to fill the vacated position. The list includes: Frank
Brown, Brad Gauss, Bill Killen, and Dave Engen. This list will be
forwarded on to the Mayor for selection of a person to fill the
balance of Don Medley's term, which ends January 1989.
Tuesday, June 7, 1988, the public was invited to attend an open
house to discuss the new clubhouse development. The turnout was less
than encouraging, there was very little enthusiasm was expressed
toward a Clubhouse Development. Wednesday, June 8, 1988, a meeting
was held with the Women's and Men's Golf Associations. About 35
members participated in the meeting, voicing a great deal of support
for the new Clubhouse. Committee members who attended felt encouraged
that a conpromised proposal could be developed, which would receive
total support. The main opposition to original proposal focused on the
Multi -purpose room and the underground cart storage. cart storage and
the multi -purpose room.
The committee discussed reducing the square footage of the
existing clubhouse design. The reduction will cut the footage by
approximately 50% or 6,000 square feet. The cost to construct a
facility of this size would be about $400,000. Site preparation
including parking cost would still be about $200,000 with bonding,
engineering with respect to site development, bond expenses and
architects fees of about $100,000 for a total estimated cost of
$700,000. This information will be presented to the Mayor and City
Council for endorsement or redirection.
Any redesign work will be tabled until Laidlaw and Williamson
view the new Twin Falls municipal clubhouse design which is similar in
square feet and estimated price range.
Dan recommended a presentation to council members regarding the
sale of present clubhouse properties. Committee members agreed.
Upon Drips suggestion, the committee agreed to investigate the
taxation of long term passes and donations and how to administer these
passes.
Harvey Bergstrom then brought to the attention of the committee
the frequency of dogs on the golf course. The problem was discussed
whether or not to allow dogs on the course. It is City Code that dogs
must be on a leash . The committee left the decision to allow leashed
dogs on the course to the discretion of Drips.
A special meeting on June 21, 1988 prior to city council meeting
will include renewed discussion with Andy Laidlaw on clubhouse
reduction. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Dan Hormaechea,
Chairman
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Golf Course Superintendent