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City of Jefferson
Parks and Recreation Commission
Oak Hills Advisory Committee Work Session
December 4, 2019
Call to Order
Committee Co-chair Stu Murphy called the meeting to order at Noon in the Oak Hills Clubhouse, 932
Ellis Boulevard.
Attendance
Committee members present were Committee Co-chair Stu Murphy, Bill Case, Mike Roling, Leo Ahlers,
Steve Garrison, and Russell Rottmann. Commissioners Stu Murphy and Karen Brickey were present.
Staff present included JJ Gates, Amy Shaw, Tina Werner, Rena Barron, Stephanie Bruemmer, and
Todd Spalding.
Financial Report – End of FY 19 Financial Report (Pre-Audit) and FY 20 Budget
JJ Gates stated that the financial report was included in the meeting packet. He stated it was a 4-year
comparison showing how the golf course faired compared to previous years. Gates stated that in FY
19 staff budgeted to recover 61% of direct cost and we were right upon that at 60.48%. He stated that
during FY 20, staff has set the goal to recover 79% of the direct cost.
Programming and Tournament Update/Program Surveys
Stephanie Bruemmer stated that program surveys were emailed to everyone in the golf course
database. Copies of the surveys were included in the meeting packet. Bruemmer reported that 39
tournaments were held this year, which is more than in previous years. She also reported that all
lesson programs went well for the year and many good comments were received.
Course/Maintenance Update
JJ Gates reported that the report was included in the meeting packet. He stated that the staff is doing a
great job and providing quality maintenance. Upcoming work at the course includes tree trimming and
tree removals along with work planned in the bunkers. Gates also reported that the pipeline work has
been delayed till the first of the year due to a new contractor being assigned to the project.
Fee adjustments
JJ Gates presented the fee adjustments proposed by staff. He stated that staff proposes a $1 increase
on green fees, a $1 increase on cart rentals, and a $.25 increase on all driving range ball options. A
$25 increase on season golf passes for adults and seniors was also recommended. Staff also
proposes an increase on the tournament rate for 2021 from $28.50 per round to $30 per round.
Following discussion regarding the fee adjustments, Committee member Murphy made a motion
that the fee adjustments be approved as presented. Committee member Steve Garrison
seconded the motion. The motion passed with all voting in favor.
Golfer/Public Feedback
Committee members stated they continue to hear that the golf course is in great shape and asked that
JJ Gates share their appreciation with Bryan Braun and his staff on their work.
Other Business
Stephanie Bruemmer stated that she is looking to relocate the foot golf program to another park. She
stated she has received complaints regarding the closure of part of the course, and Bruemmer stated
that the turnout was not as expected. She reported she doesn’t know where we could relocate the
program to at this time, but staff will continue to monitor and make considerations for improvements.
Adjournment
With no other business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 1, 2020.