Golf 2005/06/23COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
VALLEY CREST GOLF:
CALL TO ORDER
GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES
June 23, 2005 —10:00 a.m.
Chairman Gaby
Vice -Chairman Wright
Commissioner Kresal
Commissioner Raab
Commissioner Schultz (arrived at 10:45 a.m.)
Michael Lautenbach, Bob Johns, Dave Johansen, Linda Harrah
Kevin Neal, Golf Course Superintendent, Anaheim Hills
Chairman Gaby called the meeting to order at 10:00a.m.
APPROVAL OF THE, MINUTES
Vice -Chairman Wright made a Motion, seconded by Chairman Gaby, to accept the Golf Commission Meeting
Minutes of May26, 2005. Motion passed.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. Golf Operations Manner Update
Michael Lautenbach stated there were no addition items to report. Chairman Gaby asked why a new
agreement is required for the Director of Golf, Bob Johns? Michael Lautenbach stated it was due to all
the changes that have taken place at the two courses, primarily at Dad Miller and the closing/rebuilding of
a smaller driving range.
B. Course Condition Report
Dave Johansen reported at Dad Miller the new pump station is operating and the new lake is irrigating the
course. Aerification has been completed at both courses.
C. Director of Golf's Report
Bob Johns reported he has hired Curtis Robinson as manager for Anaheim Hills. Juan Godinez is the
manager for Dad Miller. Joe Cuellar to be the relief manager for both of the managers therefore allowing
a manager to be on duty at both courses every day.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. May Financial Summaries
Michael Lautenbach reported the overall rounds are up over last year's figures; revenues are continuing in
the upward swing: greens fees are up; cart income is up. The restaurant revenue is an estimate; final
figures will be available in a week. The revenue decrease at Dad Miller's Driving Range is due to the on-
going construction.
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Golf Commission Minutes
June 23, 2005
Page Two
OLD BUSINESS
A. Dad Miller Golf Course Modifications
Dave Johansen reported over the next few weeks the following items will begin: the demolition of the old
lake, the driving range fencing material will be delivered, the new driving range will be graded and
construction on the new driving range building.
B. Capital Project Prioritizing
Michael Lautenbach distributed the updated Improvement Master Plan list per the Commissioner's input.
Items marked in red were discussed with the following prioritization: #1/Page #1 — Anaheim Hills Pipes
all rated as an A-1; #3/Page 2 — Anaheim Hills Chipping Area, change the Al to A2; #7/Page 2 — Dad
Miller Restroom§ change the A3 to Al; #2/Page 4 — Anaheim Hills plant additional trees change the A. to
a D. Michael Lautenbach provided additional information on the construction requirements (re: ADA
requirements) for the starter buildings at both courses. Michael stated this could add significant costs to
this project. Vice -Chairman Wright asked to research this item and defer this item. Item #16/Page 4 was
combined with Item #8/Page 2. Item #4/Page 5 Anaheim Hills Driving Range Fence - Michael
Lautenbach will research this item. Item #5/Page 5 - water container; Michael Lautenbach stated the
maintenance and refilling of the container requires additional manpower. The Marshal's cannot and will
not lift the container onto the cart. The container that is on the Marshal's cart is filled with ice and water
at the cart barn. Michael Lautenbach reviewed the new assignment of the Lead Marshal at the courses. In
the past, the Player Assistant's role was more focused on the course conditionsibuilding maintenance
function. This will change to be focused on taking care of the golfing customer.
Commissioner Schultz suggested separating the list between capital projects and repair items. Michael
Lautenbach explained it should remain as agreed upon and explained the process to provide this
information to the City Manager's Office. Commissioner Schultz stated he would assist with providing a
letter to accompany the list.
NEW BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Wright made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Kresal to adjourn the meeting to July 21, 2005
at Community Services Department at 4:00 p.m. in Conference Room #1. The Motion passed. There being no
further business the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.