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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION0,�,z GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING January 23, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Golf Course Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 12 noon on January 23, 1992 at the Fairboard Conference Room. Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Tom M. Meyer, Vice Chairman Dorothy Holland, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Dan Moser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Marcia Stone, Secretary J. Ronald Fischer, City Mgr. Absent: Guest: Everett Hey, Board Member Ed Kaiser, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Chairman Tom Heath called the meeting to order requesting approval of last month's minutes. Mike Hopen made a motion to approve the December minutes. Dorothy Holland seconded the motion. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS A. Corporate Guest Passes The Board reviewed a corporate guest pass proposal from Chairman Tom Heath. Dorothy Holland also furnished a copy of company rates that Bent Creek has advertised. A suggestion was made to have a coupon book with limits to a foursome. The corporate passes will be reviewed in depth along with the overall fee structure at a later date. B. Scorecard Update Board Member Tom Meyer reported that all ads have been sold for the scorecard. The advertisers this year are: American Family, Everett Hey, Cybertel, Meyer Realty, and SEMO Discount Golf. C. Golf Bench Advertisement Tom Meyer explained that the objective for the golf bench signs is to sell at least one ad for each bench, then they will double up with the second ad. Golf Course Advisory Board January 23, 1992 Page 2 D. Private Golf Carts Mr. Fischer suggested that Director Moser review the depreciation and maintenance cost of our rental carts to see what our gross profit is on our carts. There being no further business, Tom Heath asked for a motion to adjourn; Tom Meyer so moved. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION ��IVUv"" GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING � j/�4/` February 27, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Golf Course Advisory Board held their monthly meeting at 12 noon on February 27, 1992 at the Fairboard Conference Room. Present: Toni Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Tom M. Meyer, Vice Chairman Marcia Stone, Secretary Everett Hey, Board Member Al Stoverink, Asst. City Mgr. Ed Kaiser, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Absent: Guest: Dorothy Holland, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Chairman Tom Heath called the meeting to order. )LD BUSINESS A. Corporate Passes The Board discussed making corporate passes available to increase the play.during the week_ Coupon books would be made available to those corporations that buy, a pass. Motion made by Tom Meyer and seconded by Everett Hey that the Board pursue the idea of corporate passes and finalize the details on figures at the next meeting. Each Board Member .will bring their recommendations to the next meeting. _ NEW BUSINESS Director Muser presented a report on the average revenue and profit produced by our rental golf carts. The purpose was to better determine the feasibility of a trail fee or increasing the private cart fee currently charged. This year we will be starting our 5 year rotation of purchasing at least 10 new golf carts each year. Next meeting the Board will look into the feasibility of registering the present private golf cart owners and limiting the number of private carts allowed in the future to these patrons that fall under the grandfather clause. Golf, Course Advisory Board February 27, 1992 Page 2 REPORTS Thomas M. Meyer encouraged the Board Members to have prospective advertisers look at the benches at the golf .course and to promote their sale. Mr. Meyer informed the Board that Washington PTA will hold a mini -tournament on April 11. Assistant City Manager Al Stoverink informed the Board that the estimated revenue thus far appears that the course is projecting a favorable financial picture. Director Muser will bring estimated revenue figures based on increase in various fees at the next meeting. This information will be used to determine the necessity of an increase and if so, the amount required. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary I CAPS GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING March 26, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Golf Course Advisory Board held their Monthly meeting at 12 Noon on March 26, 1992 at the Fairboard Conference Room, Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Tom M. Meyer, Vice Chairman Everett Hey, Board Member Ed Kaiser, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Dorothy Holland, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Absent: Dan Moser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Marcia Stone, Secretary Al Stoverink, Asst. City Mgr. Guest; Noon Optimist Representatives Chairman Tom Heath called the meeting to order. Motion for approval of the February minutes was made by Ed Kaiser and seconded by Tom Meyer. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS A. Corporate Passes Ed Kaiser made motion to table the idea of corporate passes for further study till the end of the 1992 season. Everett Hey seconded the motion. Motion passed. GUEST - NOON OPTIMIST CLUB JOHN SCHMOLL, MIKE BLECHLE The Noon Optimist Club requested permission to hold a 4 -Man Scramble Night Tournament on Friday, May 15 from 5 p.m. till 10 P.M. The players would start playing nine holes, then break for dinner and play the remaining 9 holes at night. They would provide their own beverages and catered food. John Schmoll suggested another tournament that could be sponsored by the City and Southeast Golf. He presented a flyer from a annual tournament held in Arkansas that has been very successful. The Optimist Club representatives were dismissed for the Board's discussion. t Tom Meyer made a motion to allow the Noon Optimist to have their night tournament by closing the course at 5 p.m. Each participant would be charged $13, which would include greens fee and cart use. Private cart owners would be charged the same fee. The group would be a17,owed to provide their own catered food, beer and beverages, Everett Hey seconded the motion. Golf Course Advisory Board March 26, 1992 Page 2 Discussion followed with an amendment to the motion from Dorothy Holland to increase the fee to $18 each to cover the loss of beverage and beer sales. Everett Hey seconded the amendment. Motion for the amendment was passed Unanimously. The, original motion and the amendment was voted on and passed by the majority. Ed Kaiser and Mike fiopen voted in opposition. The, other tournament suggested by the Noon Optimist Club was tabled. The neXt scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 1992 at 5 p.m. in the Fairboard Conference Room. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND BLCREAFION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING APRIL 22, 1992 Tile Cape Girardeau, Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met in the Fairboard Conference Room on April 22, 1992 at 5 p.m. Present Tom Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks and Rec. Tom Meyer, Vice Chairman Al Stoverink, Asst. City Mgr. Dorothy Holland, Board Member Marcia Stone, P & R Secretary Mike Paper, Board Member Robert Casey, Golf Course Mgr. GUEST: Jay Eastiick Director Dan Moser opened the meeting with an introduction of Robert Casey, the new Golf Course Manager, who started on April 20, 1992. Mr. Casey briefly described his prior experience at the various golf courses where he had been employed. Mr. Casey will attend the next month's meeting to answer any questions that the Board Members aright have, after Ire has become more familiar with the daily operations. Chairman Tom Heath requested approval or corrections of last month's minutes. Thomas M. Meyer made motion to accept the minutes of the March meeting. Mike Hopen seconded the motion. Motion passed. QLD BUSINESS A. Noon Optimist Club The Noon Optimist Club received a permit for their 4 -Man Scramble Night Tournament to be held on Friday, May 15. There has not been a response back from the club. The Parks and Recreation Staff will contact the representative to complete details on the tournament. B. Golf Course Revenue Structure Each Golf Course Advisory Board Member present indicated that comments from the golf course users on the increased fee proposals are acceptable considering past course improvements and providing the improvements will continue. Director Moser assured the Golf Board Members that no plans are made on closing down the course this summer for major improvements, but that additional course improvements are planned. Golf Course Advisory Board April 22, 1992 Page 2 Chairman Tom Heath made a motion to recommend to the City Council the approval of the staff's proposal for a fee increase as presented and that the fee increasegointo effect on July 1, 1992. Mike Hopen seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. The new rates will be posted at the golf course after the first reading has been approved by the City Council. NEW BUSINESS The Cape Jaycees have requested permission to hold their two-day tournament on August 22 and 23 this year. Thomas Meyer made a motion to approve the Jaycee's request. Mike Hopen seconded the motion. Motion passed. REPORTS Tom Meyer will report on the bench advertisement at the next Board meeting. Dorothy Holland reported that the marshalls this year seem very dedicated and are doing a fine job thus far. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RE'CREAT'ION DEPARIMENP LO MUNICIPAL COLD COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11by 26, 1992 The Cape Giradeau Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met in the A. C. Erase Conference Rac,a on May 28, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dv. Parks & Rec. Tan Meyer, Vice Chainnvi Al Stoverink, Asst. City Mgr. Dorothy Holland, Board NMniber Marcia Store, P & R Secretary Mike Hopen, Board Member Robert Casey, Golf Course Myr. Ron Colton, Board Member Ed Kaiser, Board Member Dorothy Holland, Boaid Mcanber Chainnan I'm Heath opened the meeting requesting approval of the April. minutes. Everett Hey made a motion to approve the April minutes and motion seconded by Mike Hopen. Motion approved. NEW BUSINESS A. Future Golf Tounraamits Director Muser supplied a copy of several suggestions that Golf Course Manager Rob Casey fell: that would be effective for future tou_rrranents. Mr. Casey felt that our current greens fee charge for tourmvnents was too low canpared to other courses. He felt that it was a quick way to raise revenue as long as a moderate arunber of tou_*zrarnents a year was regulated. He suggested having a early season tcn>_*nanerrt to raise funds for a special improvement project for the course and to kick off the golf season. Everett Hey made a motion that the fee for the Two Man City Scranble to be held on September 19, 20, 1992.be $90/team. Mike Hopen seconded the motion. Golf Course Manager Rob Casey will attend the Ladies Golf Auxiliary to discuss the fees for their tou_rn;meat that will be held on September 10, 1992. Golf Course Advisory Board May 28, 1992 Page 2 B. Other Suggestions to Improve Revenue aid Accountability. Mr. Casey suggested that on weekends, use of golf carts should be mandatory to increase play avd revenue. This will be a long raige goal to give the departrment additional time to increase its fleet of (jolt carts. This past Memorial weekend, all golf carts were rented out with a lzrrge number of golfers on a waiting list to use the carts. Mr. Casey also suggested ail. greens fees mrd private carts be limited to 18 holes. Additional.. play would cost extra. This would give the pro shop a better accountability of how many rounds are played. He also suggested that by mid-Jwie have tee titins -on Friday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. as well as Saturday, and Sunday front 7;00 a.m.- 3:00 P.M. Everett liey nxade a motion the greens fee be limited to 18 holes mid notall-day play effective July 1,-1992. Dorothy Holland seconded. Motion passed with four in favor, one opposed, and one sustained. Motion made by Everett Hey aril, seconded by Mike doper, that the tee tires be set by the discretion of the Course Manager, Suggestions regarding the rental cart use and private cart fees wre not acted upon. REPORTS A. Promotions Tom Meyer reported that a sample sign will be placed on one of the benches at the course advertising the availability and pricing of ad:, that can be placed on the benches. Chamber of Camnerce Tourism has been helpful in placing pariphlets in motels and visitor packets advertising our course. Also, Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course was listed in the 1992.Missouri Travel Guide publication. B. Dir'ector's Camnents Director Muses informed the Board that we are going to irmintain a lai on course infractions. Golf Course ,Advisory Board May 28, 1992 Page 3 Problem golfers are given a total a three warnings a day before asked to leave the course. Each day the problem golfer starts out with a clean sheet, but a log will be kept of persistent problems. The Board Members felt that the Course Manager should use his discretion on these probiess. Mr. Casey will submit a revised list of golf course, rules for the Board review and approval. Mr. Muser stated t}urt it is and will be a standard policy for all pass holders to present their golf pass to pro shop attendant before playing. '12iere are plans to make improvements on greens #16, #14, 15, and 11 of sprigging and sod replacement. There greens will not be closed down for the simmer, but some temporary play may be necessary along side Lhe green. There being no further business, Everett Hey made a motion to adjouxn. Nike Hopen seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Marcia stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GI1WDEAU PAIUCS AND RIX:REATICN DEPARTMGNr JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF CWRISE ADVISORY DOARD V= -TING June 25, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal GolfCourse Advisory Board met in the A. C. Brase Conference Roan on June 25, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tan Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Tom Meyer, Vice Chain)) Marcia Stone, Palm. Secretary .day Eastlick, S.E. Missourian Chairman TCM Heath opened the meeting. The May minutes were tabled because lack of a quorum. NEW BUSINESS A. Senior Tournament - September 16, 17, 1993 The Grlf Course Advisory had a majority vote in favor of allowing the senior tournament on September 16, 17, 1993 through a telephone poll. Director Muser reported on a proposed agreement, made with the senior tournament representative Clay Hunter.. Each player will pay $23.00 greens fee, cart rental will be $15/day and trail fee $5.00 day for the tournament. B. Discount for Marshals - Tam Meyer suggested that the staff look at providing the maz:shals a discount on greens fees and requested further discussion. Director Muser advised the Hoard that we have begun the process of replacing the Golf Course Manager. During the interim period, Peary WingerLer, Recreation Coordinator, will be performing some of the management duties and Carroll Williams will continue to provide assistance and advisement as he has for the past year. This will include running the upcoming tournament, teaching the recreational golf classes and youth clinic, as wellas assisting in instructing the marshals on majnLaining proper Clow of play, and direcOug that flow himself. OLD BUSINESS A. Maintenance Improvements Director Muser reported that the proLxosed jmprovrn nts mentioned at the last meeting have been postponed. The maintenance crier will be working on cart paths and other projects that won't disrupt the normal play for golfers. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD JUNE 25, 1992 PAGL 2 REPORTS The greens have had sane effect because of the cool weather we have had in June. Lime has been applied to firing up the PH factor. The bennuda grass is ;ceding out which has caused sane discoloration and roughness. The USGA representative was down for his yearly evaluation on our course. 11e will investigate the grass seeding problom and report back to us. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully sutrnitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING July 23, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal. Golf Course Advisory Board met in the Fair Board Conference Room on July 23, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tom heath, Chairman Ed Kaiser, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Mike Hopes, Board Member Everett Hey, Board Member Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. J. Ronald Fischer, City Manager Al Stoverink, Asst. City Mgr. Marcia Stone, Adm. Secretary Chairman Toni Heath opened the meeting .requesting approval of the May and June minutes. Mike Hopes made a motion to approve the minutes and motion seconded by Everett Hey. Motion approved. OLD BUSINESS A. Senior Golf Tournament The representative for the 1993 Senior Golf Tournament has not contacted Director Moser since the Board approved their tournament set in 1993. Question arose from Board Member Ed Kaiser on the legality of changing policy on the tournaments. The city staff will draft some parameters on tournament policies for the Board's approval., to enable the staff to handle normal. tournament request. If the approved parameters can't be. met then the tournament request would be forwarded to the Board. B. Marshall Benefits Chairman Tom Heath reviewed the discussion at last month's meeting concerning giving Marshals the privilege of playing golf free as an incentive to promote golf- etiquette on their oft time. Assistant City Manager Al Stoverink informed the Board that: it is currently the policy of the city that no part-time employees are given free facility privileges. However., next year the topic will be reviewed before hiring the .seasonal marshals, if they feel it is necessary to obtain good help. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD JULY 23, 1992 PAGE 2 NEW BUSINESS A. Nine Hole Green, Fee Director MUSer requested that the Board consider a suggestion to establish a greens fee for nine holes at the next Board Meeting. REPORTS Director Muser reported that 10 new golf carts were ordered and will be added to the fleet of rental carts. The maintenance crew completed pouring golf cart paths on 914 and will finish the path on fl 11 next week. The crew's goal is to complete the cart paths on #13, L5, and 7 this year, and follow up with 41, 2, 3, and 4 next year. Interviews for the new Recreation/Golf Coordinator will be made within the next week or so. Carroll Williams and Penny Wingerter are co -managing the pro shop during this vacancy. Assistant City Manager Al Stoverink suggested that the Board Members send letters to the Convent: ion/ Tourism Board to help market the golf course and assist in funding on any special event that the golf course might sponsor in the future. There being no further business, Ed Kaiser made a motion to adjourn. Everett Hey seconded the motion. The next scheduled meeting will be held in the A. C. Brass Conference Roam. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary t CAPE GIRARDEAU PAWLS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING August 27, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met in the Parks and Recreation Conference Roan on August 27, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Tom Meyer, Vice -Chairman Marcia Stone, Adm. Secretary Ed Kaiser, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Everett Hey, Board Member Dorothy Holland, Board Member Chairman Tan Heath opened the meeting requesting approval of the July minutes. Everett Hey made a motion to approve the minutes and motion seconded by Mike Hopen. Motion approved. OLD BUSINESS A. Tournament Policies Director Dan Muser informed the Board that the parameters for the tournament policies will be set after the new golf course coordinator has a chance to make suggestions. B. Senior Tournament The original agreement set for the Senior Tournament to be held on September 16-17, 1993 was $38 per player with cart rental and $28 per player without cart rental. The Senior Representatives requested a flat $36 charged to all players, so the charge would be consistent with Bent Creek. The pro shop will provide concessions for the tournament. The approximate revenue for the 2 day tournament will be $7,600- 81000. Ed Kaiser made a motion to approve the revised fee charge for the Senior Tournament with an additional condition on the contract specifying the number of carts available for rent. Tom Meyer seconded the motion. Motion passed. C. Greens Fee The Board will table the discussion of setting a greens fee for 9 holes for further review. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 27, 1992 PAGE 2 REFORM Director Muser reported that the golf carts paths on #11 is completed and #13 should be finished this week. Concentration will be made on completion of golf cart paths, followed with improvements on tee boxes and other green's care aesthetics. Dorothy Holland suggested improvements on #5, 12, 13, ladies tee box and narrowing the width of the tee box would eliminate the wear and tear of the tee boxes. Ed Kaiser suggested that we send the Cape Jaycees a letter commending than on a exceptionally well organized tournament. The city sponsored fall golf tournament will be cancelled this year. The pro shop will post the cancellation on the bulletin board. The Board recermmended that we hold mix scramble tournaments from now on instead of the 2 -man scramble tournaments. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next scheduled meeting will be held in the A. C. Brass Conference Room on September 24. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING September 24, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met in the Fairboard Conference Roan on September 24, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tan Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Tan Meyer, Vice -Chairman Marcia Stone, Adm. Secretary Ed Kaiser, Board Member J. Ronald Fischer, City Mgr. Ron Carlton, Board Member Kim Laws, Golf Coordinator Mike Hopen, Board Member Everett Hey, Board Member Dorothy Holland, Board Member Chairman Tan Heath opened the meeting requesting approval of the August minutes. Dorothy Holland noted that a correction needed to be added to her recommendation of ladies tee boxes. Tee boxes #10 and #18 need to be included in her recommendation of improvements. Mike Hopen made a motion to approve the minutes with the amendment. Second made by Everett Hey. Motion approved. A. GUEST: Kimberly Laws Director Dan Muser introduced the new Golf Course Coordinator Kimberly Laws. Kimberly informed the Board that she basically grew up on the golf course owned by her parents in Greenville, Illinois. She was the Assistant Manager and Greenkeeper at their family owned course. She graduated from SIU in 1989 with a degree in recreation. She worked for the Department of Corrections as Activity Specialist I. She did her internship at Kiawah Island Resort, Charleston, South Carolina in which she was involved in various sports activities. OLD BUSINESS A. Senior Golf Tournament Senior Golf Tournament Representative Clay Hunter will be finalizing the contract for their tournament with Director Moser this week. There will be a limited number of carts noted on the agreement that will be available. GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD AUGUST 27, 1992 PAGE 2 B. Policies Several policies to be considered within the next few months for review are: 1. Nine Hole Green Fees - Staff will do more research on how many people might be playing more than 18 holes. 2. Rain Check Policy- Staff will give recommendation to Board. 3. Yearly pass - Staff will review alternative dates for passes that might be used instead of basing membership on a calendar year. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary 0�1 CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING October 20, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met at the J. C. Municipal Golf Course on October 20, 1992 at 2 p.m. Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Tan Meyer, Vice Chairman Dorothy Holland, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Ron Carlton, Board Member Everett Hey, Board Member Absent: Ed Kaiser, Board Member Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Res. Kimberly Laws, Golf Coordinator Marcia Stone, P & R Secretary Chairman Tan Heath requested approval or correction of last month's minutes. Mike Hopen made a motion to accept the minutes of the September meeting. Ron Carlton seconded the motion. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS A. Policy Review 1, Rainchecks Golf Course Coordinator Kimberly Laws presented a telephone survey on raincheck policies and memberships. After the Board's discussion, Tan Meyer made a nation that the no refund policy remain in effect and the raincheck policy to increase to rainchecks given on 4 holes or less instead of 3 holes. Mike Hopen seconded the motion. Motion passed. 2. Nine Hole Greens Fee Nine hole greens fee charges policy tabled till next month. 3. Membership Purchase The Board discussed the possibilities of changing the current purchase time for memberships from calendar year to actual purchase date and an optional one-half year purchase price that would be from August 1 through December 31.. Golf Course Advisory Board October 20, 1992 Page 2 After a length discussion, the Board decided to leave the current January through December membership as the annual membership time. Student discount membership was discussed with no action taken. 4. Winter Greens Fee Motion made by Mike Hopen to discount the green fees to one-half price when temporary greens are being played. Ron Carlton seconded the motion. Motion passed. OlUER BUSINESS Director Dan Maser willcheck on the cost of windshield for the new golf carts. The Board requested a report on the possible additional revenue that could be gained by converting our greens to Bent Crass. There being no further busyness, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Marcia Stone Administrative Secretary ��� CAPE GIRARDEAU PARKS AND IiliC[U'ATION DEPARTMENT JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING November 24, 1992 The Cape Girardeau Municipal Golf Course Advisory Board met in the Fairboard Conference Room on November 24, 1992 at 12 noon. Present: Tom Heath, Chairman Dan Muser, Dir. Parks & Rec. Tom Meyer, Vice -Chairman Marcia Stone, Adm. Secretary Fd Kaiser, Board Member J. Ronald Fischer, City Mgr. Ron Carlton, Board Member Mike Hopen, Board Member Everett Hey, Board Member Dorothy Holland, Board Member Chairman Tom Heath opened the meeting requesting approval of the October minutes. Mike Hopen made the motion to approve the minutes and seconded by Everett Hey. Motion approved. OLD BUSINESS A. Winter Greens Fee Director Moser informed the Board that there was some concern expressed by staff on reducing the greens fee to one-half price. The staff researched past records on green fees usage during the winter months. December and January had a significant drop-off in fees paid with February and March gradually picking back up. City Manager Ronald Fischer expressed his concern of possible loss in revenue, but felt that the city should give the Board's suggestion a trial this year. Everett Hey made an amendment to last month's motion to reduce the greens fee by one-half during temporary green play. The amendment was to test market the reduced greens fees from December 1, 1992 through January 31, 1993, at which time the Board would review the fee's progress. Pial Kaiser seconded the motion. Motion passed. B. Nine Hole Green Fees Discussion was made by the Board concerning establishing a fee for holes played after the first 18 holes. Everett Hey made a motion that the initial 18 hole greens fee remain the same and allow an extended fee of $12.00 on weekdays and $14.00 on weekends and holidays. Tan Meyer seconded the motion. Motion passed.