HomeMy Public PortalAboutGAC Minutes 1987 11/04GOLF COURSE COMMITTEE MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 1987 7:00 P.M.
Present: Golf Committee members Dan Hormaechea, Max Williamson,
Jackie Sproat, Don Medley and Bob East. City Administrator Bud
Schmidt, Superintendent Brian Mickels, Professional John Drips and
Clubhouse Architect Andy Laidlaw were also present.
OLD BUSINESS
Golf Superintendent Mickels reviewed his Summary of the Golf Course
soil samples with the Committee. Included in his summary were
recommendations for soil amendments to fairways, greens and tees,
based on these soil tests. The cost for these amendments were est-
imated for each of the next 3 fiscal years based on recommended
application rates and number of recommended applications. Mickels
further stated that the recommended amendments for fiscal 87-88 for
greens and tees could be paid for out of the current 87-88 fertilizers
budget, but that the cost for the recommended amendments for fair-
ways would have to be funded by a review and cut back of other budget-
ary items. Mickels was to review the budget and report back to the
committee with the needed recommended budgetary cut backs.
Jackie Sproat reviewed the discussions of the "Ways and Means" Sub
committee. This committee was formed to research various financing
methods of the clubhouse project. She discussed the highlights of the
1-/14/87 and 10/28/87 Sub committee meeting, in regards to financing
questions, possible clubhouse sites and costs, additional land acqui-
sition options, and access to the project. Mike Matthews, a volunteer
on the Sub Committee, then spoke regarding the possibility of
obtaining a liquor license for the clubhouse, and also of access to
the clubhouse site. He felt that options existed for the acquisition
of a liquor license, and that the committee should start exercising
these options as soon as possible. After further discussion of this
point, Mrs. Sproat made the motion that: "The Golf Committee
recommend that a restaurant and bar with a liquor license be part of
the Clubhouse project. Further, that the liquor license be obtained
either by the deannexation of the Golf Course by the City or through
legislative procedures.4 Don Medley seconded the motion.
Another question regarding access to the clubhouse site through an
easement was brought up by Matthews. The actual terms and ownership
of the easement were not known at this time. Max Williamson then
made a motion: " The Committee requests Matthews and Andy Laidlaw to
research the status of the easements into the clubhouse property, and
review the possibility of needing title insurance for the existing
deeded property." Don Medley seconded.
Bud Schmidt briefly discussed Municipal Leasing, specifically regard-
ing economic incentives for private leasing of municipal facilities.
He stated that with recent tax law changes, there is very little in-
centive for private leasing options, and that this method of financing
part of the project may not be viable.
Additional land acquisition was discussed, with the consensus of
opinion being that more information is necessary. ChairmaD Hormaechea
directed Medley to meet with Norman Witson, owner of the $cre parcel
between holes 5 & 6, to discuss different options for purchase of part
or all of that parcel.
The next topic of discussion was that of long term financing, and
related fee increases. It was decided that a 5 to 7 year projected
expenditure report, including additional maintenance costs associated
with the clubhouse and additional nine holes, be combined with the
5 to 7 year existing Golf Course Maintenance and Capital Improvement
Estimates. Golf Superintendent Mickels was directed to have this
report complete by the December Committee meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
Chairman