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GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES
October 28, 2004 — 4:00 p.m.
Chairman Gaby
Vice -Chairman Wright
Commissioner Kresal
Commissioner Schultz
Commissioner Raab
Michael Lautenbach, Bob Johns, Dave Johansen, Gail Barruga
Craig Morrison, Superintendent
Chairman Gaby called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Commissioner Schultz made a Motion, seconded by Vice -Chairman Wright to accept the Golf Commission
Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2004. Motion passed.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. Golf Operations Manager Update
Michael Lautenbach stated there were no additional items to add to the Activity Report. Chairman Gaby
asked what were the miscellaneous patio furniture issues that were resolved. Michael stated the
umbrellas received did not fit into the holders, tops to the umbrellas were missing and scratches on the
furniture. The delay was due to warranty information to be received. All issues have been resolved.
Chairman Gaby asked about the aluminum reflectors on the exterior lights. Michael reviewed the
complaints about the brightness, several kits were installed but in the end did not work. Aluminum
reflectors were installed on each light. The complainant called to compliment the staff on the "newer"
lights that were installed as the brightness is lower. Also, Orin has the ability to lower and/or turn off
lights that are not needed in the evening unless there is a function at the clubhouse.
B. Course Condition Report
Dave Johansen reported that both courses have had the greens aerified and top dressed. The tees at Dad
Miller were aerified and overseeded. The rainstorms caused three floods at Dad Miller.
At Anaheim Hills, due to the heavy rains, the lake on #7 is filling up with silt. Although, this is the
purpose of the lake, when there is a lot of water coming down the channel then the silt accumulates
quicker. It is getting to a critical level. To clean it out requires diverting the water that comes into the
lake by installing pipes from the lake to the creek, letting the lake dry, and then bringing in the equipment
to remove the silt.
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Commissioner Schultz asked if there is anything staff can to do to remediate the problem in the future?
Dave stated a study was completed 18 months ago regarding solutions upstream, but are also costly.
Michael Lautenbach stated although there were no final figures provided, the estimates were in the
$300,000 range due to the lack of accessibility upstream. Staff believes there may be another area, from
the #9 tee up the fairway, across the bridge to the left there is an area for a drop station. However, this
would require mitigation due to the cattails and other plants in the area. Michael stated it costs $25,000
to dredge the lake and if the weather continues (we have already had three storms) dredging may have to
be done more than once per year.
Michael Lautenbach stated this is an item on the Capital Improvement list to address and decide on a
plan to resolve the issue. Commissioner Schultz asked whose silt is coming into the lake? Michael
stated that it comes from all the hillsides. Michael stated he will involve other city departments in the
project.
Commissioner Schultz asked when the lake fills up with silt and the water overflows, downstream at the
bottom of the #2, there is a pipe that is covered up, where does the water from that pipe end up? Dave
stated it flows into the storms drains that flow past the tennis club. Commission Schultz asked if there is
any problem with the silt build up in the storm drains or does the lake stop the flow of the silt? Dave
stated that is why the lake is there with the rocks and pool to filter out the silt and allows the water to
flow down stream. Craig Morrison stated an area needs to be built where staff can get in a cost
effectively remove the silt without interrupting play on the course, such as near the pump station near #8
or next to the bridge.
C. Director of Golf's Report
Bob Johns reported there is a new course rating for Anaheim Hills. The new course rating from the blue
tees is 71.4 and the slope is 124; from the white tees it is 71.2 and the slope 121. The new ratings will
take effect November 1, 2004. Commissioner Schultz asked if the scores that are currently in the system
needed to be readjusted or start from November 1, 2004. Bob Johns the scores in the computer system
remain.
Vice -Chairman Wright asked about the ladies tees. Michael Lautenbach stated they are not rated by the
USGA, but rater Women's Publinks.
Bob Johns stated the USGA reviewed Dad Miller, however, they will not change the rating until the new
lake is completed.
Bob Johns stated with the installation of the new POS systems, a detailed inventory is being taken and
the information entered on the system. This should be completed by the end of the month and then staff
will be trained on the new system.
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Chairman Gaby asked about the merchandise sales if there has been an increase of neighbors coming it to
purchase items. Bob Johns stated there has not been an increase of non -golfers shopping at the golf
course although there may be an increase during the upcoming holidays. Michael Lautenbach stated the
golf shops are in competition with the larger chain stores. In the future there will be golf equipment
demonstration days at the course with concurrent sales in the golf shops to attract everyone. Vice -
Chairman Wright asked if a fashion show had been ever held. Bob Johns stated it had been 15 years.
Commissioner Wright suggested having a fashion show during a demonstration day event.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. September Financial Summary
Michael Lautenbach reported the ongoing trend of increased rounds at Anaheim Hills and a decline in
rounds at Dad Miller. Merchandise, GPS and restaurant revenues are doing well while the range revenue
is down. Chairman Gaby asked if the marketing coupons used during the construction of the clubhouse
at Anaheim Hills could be used at Dad Miller during the course construction? Michael Lautenbach
stated no coupons promotions have been done. Michael stated the opening will be in January 2005 at
which time there will be ads and promotions mailed welcoming the golfers to the "newly designed" Dad
Miller Golf Course.
Commissioner Schultz asked about the installation of another ball dispensing machine at Anaheim Hills
or is that a capital item? Michael Lautenbach stated staff if researching ball machines that track sales
better, using a credit card system. The City would be responsible for the purchase. The ball machine at
Dad Miller is in the range building that is serviced by a staff member who tracks the number of sales at
the beginning and end of their shift. Reports are done daily and audited. This system is not at Anaheim
Hills.
B. First Quarter Financial Summaries
Michael Lautenbach stated revenues overall are up due to lower water costs ($35,000) when the pump
was not working and the purchase of the pump. All the other expenses are in line with the budget.
Chairman Gaby asked if the City or the concessionaire receives more revenue now that he has reached
the City's projected amount earlier than anticipated? Michael Lautenbach stated per the contract with
the concessionaire, the revenue the City receives is a graduated percentage of the concessionaire
revenues.
Chairman Gaby asked if the concessionaire is booked through the end of the year? Michael Lautenbach
stated he has several large parties booked for the holidays including the clubhouse construction company
who will have an event for 200+ guests. Also, there is another company that has booked three days, each
with 200+ guests in attendance each day.
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OLD BUSINESS
A. Dad Miller Golf Course Modifications
Michael Lautenbach reported a walk-through has been scheduled with staff from Tiger Woods
Foundation, Valley Crest, and the City of Anaheim. A concern is the grow in of the turf with the colder
weather which will delay the growth of the seed. Over seeding with Rye may have to be done. This
would mean in the Spring overseeding with Bermuda would be reuqired. Plans for Phase R of the project
should be available in early December.
B. Future Improvement Projects at Course
Michael Lautenbach distributed a list for the Commissioners to review and prioritize the various projects
at each golf course. Michael asked the Commissioners to rate the projects in an ABC order with "A"
representing the highest priority, `B" medium priority and "C" representing projects if there are funds
available. Then within each letter category prioritizing the projects by 1, 2, 3 method. . Commissioner
Schultz stated some of the items listed are maintenance issues and should not be included on the list.
Michael Lautenbach stated the list represents all major expense items, and the Commissioners may add
and/or delete items as needed.
Chairman Gaby noted that not all items have a dollar amount listed. Michael stated that staff will meet
with Valley Crest to determine the costs for those items. Commissioner Schultz suggested the items be
evaluated based on the need at the golf course and then by the costs.
C. Capital Improvement Reserves Status
Michael stated regarding the life expectancy of each item, he is doing research with the National Golf
Owners Association who did not provide much information. IRS has some asset value information which
is very generic. Michael is developing a spreadsheet on a hole by hole basis and listing items associated
with the hole. Commissioner Schultz stated he has access to some information that can be used in
finalizing this information.
D. Botts Dots
Michael Lautenbach stated the dots have been received and will be installed the following week.
Commissioner Schultz suggested they be installed at hole mid -course. Michael stated the dots (white,
blue and green) were $5.00 each plus the cost of the glue.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Schultz asked about the status of the Oak tree at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael Lautenbach
reported a new California Pepper tree was planted on October 27, 2004. Commissioner Schultz asked about the
status of the drinking fountains at Anaheim Hills? Michael Lautenbach reported everything is ready to go, all
that is needed is the delivery of the drinking fountain. Michael also reported that the parking lot lights for
Anaheim Hills Golf Course have been delayed due to the hurricanes in Florida where the manufacturer is located.
The facility had all but one wall destroyed by the hurricanes.
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Commissioner Schultz commented on the USGA reports for each of the golf courses. The items that are
suggested for improvement have been discussed during the meetings. Commissioner Schultz asked when the
current contract expires with Valley Crest. Michael stated in October 2005. Michael stated that in the coming
weeks a detailed tour of each course will be conducted by staff from the City and Valley Crest to make note of
the changes that have occurred since the start of their contract, i.e. the clubhouse at Anaheim Hills. Also, Valley
Crest will incorporate the recommendations made in the USGA reports.
Chairman Gaby asked about the status of the golf video. Michael stated the company needs to provide insurance
certificates before the project can move forward.
Commissioner Schultz asked about the parking lot resurfacing at Anaheim Hills. Michael stated it is for the
replacement of the curbs that have been damaged by the tree roots.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice -Chairman Wright made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Kresal to adjourn the meeting to December 2,
2004, City Hall East, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 4`1' Floor, Conference Room #1. The Motion passed. There being
no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.