Golf 2006/03/23GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES
March 23, 2006 - 5:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Wright
Vice -Chairman Schultz
Commissioner Gaby
Commissioner Kresal
Commissioner McCulloch
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Michael Lautenbach, Bob Johns, Dave Johansen, and Gail Barruga
VALLEYCREST: Kevin Neal, Golf Course Superintendent
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Wright called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Vice Chairman Schultz made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner McCulloch, to accept the Golf
Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2006. Motion passed.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. Golf Manager
Michael Lautenbach provided the Commissioners a copy of the new resident card and rewards
program brochures. Michael stated the brochures will be displayed at the golf courses and provided
information on the rewards program. Michael Lautenbach reported the new GPS system will be
finished with installation within a day. The new company made an agreement with the former
company to uninstall their equipment and then install the new system. The new system has been
received favorably. The Player Assistants can use the system to see where the slow groups are on
the course instead of waiting for someone to call the Golf Shop.
Chairman Wright asked about the five year extension with the food and beverage concessionaire at
Dad Miller particularly what percentage does the City receive. Michael Lautenbach provided an
update on this agreement with Tina Stenning, ASM Enterprises, Inc. Ms. Stenning has had the
contract for the past 15 years, has a very good customer base, works well with the City, and is a
very good concessionaire. The City receives 5% of the revenue up to $400,000; and a graduated
percentage on higher revenue amounts.
B. Golf Course Superintendent
Dave Johansen reported in addition to the monthly report, the greens were aerified at both courses
during the past month. Tree trimming is in process at Anaheim Hills. Kevin Neal reported the cart
path only signs were installed at #4 and #6.
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C. Director of Golf
Bob Johns stated the city tournament registrations were slower than last year.
FINANCIAL REPORT
A. February Financial Summaries
Michael Lautenbach reviewed the financial reports with the Commission. Chairman Wright asked if
the restaurant revenues were for both courses as she thought with Valentines Day the figures would
be higher. Michael Lautenbach stated the figures are $24,000 higher than projected. Michael stated
historically February is the lowest month for banquets and weddings than any other month during
the year, December is highest month. Currently, total revenue currently is $200,000 higher than last
year, at this projection rate the courses could reach $3 million dollars.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Golf Car Specification Comments
Michael Lautenbach reported he continues to meet with Purchasing staff on the development of the
golf car specifications. Michael stated when the specifications are available he would email them to
the Commissioners for their comments. He expects to have the bids mailed by early April.
B. Golf Commission Outings
Michael Lautenbach asked the Commissioners for two dates for outings during the year. The
Commissioners agreed to an outing for the June meeting at Dad Miller and in October at Anaheim
Hills.
NEW BUSINESS
A. FY2006/2007 Golf Operations Budget
Michael Lautenbach stated the information regarding Golf Operations proposed budget is included
for review by the Commissioners. Michael Lautenbach stated there are no major changes, some
minor accounting changes, such as there no longer is a tournament fee nor a separate GPS fee, as
it is included in the green fee and will no longer be tracked separately. Commissioner Gaby asked
what the $20,000 small capital outlay was used for. Michael Lautenbach stated it is $10,000 per
course. At Dad Miller it was used this year for the termite tent at Dad Miller.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Gaby made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Kresal to adjourn the meeting to April
27, 2006, in the Conference Room #1 at 5:00 p.m. There being no further business the meeting
adjourned at 5:35 p.m.