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Golf 2008/08/28GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES August 28, 2008 — 5:00 p.m. Anaheim Hills Golf Course — Clubhouse Board Room COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT CITY STAFF PRESENT: VALLEY CREST PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Bud Schultz Commissioner Kathy Wright Commissioner Patty Gaby Chairman John McCulloch Commissioner Skip Keys Michael Lautenbach, Dave Johansen, Bob Johns, Terry Lowe and Eleanor Granflor Kevin Neal, Regional Golf Course Superintendent Vice Chairman Bud Schultz called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Commissioner Wright made a Motion to approve the July 24, 2008 Minutes. Minutes were not approved as Commissioner Gaby was not present at this meeting. Approval of Minutes will be deferred to September 25, 2008 meeting. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. Golf Superintendent Michael Lautenbach presented his report and answered questions. Vice Chairman Schultz requested a mirror to be installed on #4 tee box at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael Lautenbach stated he will look into it. Commissioner Wright questioned the role and duties of the Golf Commission. Terry Lowe, City of Anaheim Director of Community Services, stated the City Council selects who the Commissioners are to represent the population at large. Terry Lowe explained the role of Commissions in the City of Anaheim and this Commission is an advisory board. B. Golf Course Superintendent Dave Johansen presented his report. C. Director of Golf Bob Johns presented his report. Bob stated additional canopies were installed at the Dad Miller driving range. Golf Commission Minutes August 28, 2008 Page Two FINANCIAL REPORT Michael Lautenbach stated July was another tough month for the golf courses. Michael stated a decrease of rounds is most likely due to economic factors. Michael stated food and beverage revenues decreased dramatically with fewer corporate functions. Michael Lautenbach stated green fee revenues were close to prior year. OLD BUSINESS A. Golf Course Improvement Update Michael Lautenbach stated the Dad Miller Clubhouse restroom renovation is scheduled to begin early September and should be completed by the middle of October. Michael Lautenbach stated the agreement for the Master Plan at Anaheim Hills Golf Course has been finalized. Michael Lautenbach stated the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) has been mailed to the school district for review. Vice Chairman Schultz questioned the cost of the project. Michael Lautenbach stated the estimated cost is $130,000. Michael Lautenbach stated he is waiting for a quote for the monitor storage box on the 6th hole at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Vice Chairman Schultz questioned if the camera is necessary and stated the GPS system should help players `see' the golfers in front. Michael Lautenbach stated the GPS system has a 30 -second delay and the camera is great visual help. Michael Lautenbach stated a new version of the Point -of -Sale system will be introduced in two (2) weeks. Michael stated some problematic issues with the current system were resolved. Michael Lautenbach stated he met with the range system company to discuss the possibility of networking the systems between the two golf courses. Range Servant is working on this solution. Michael Lautenbach stated he met with a company to install a ready built restroom facility on the golf course at Anaheim Hills. Michael stated a 60 -ton crane would need to access the golf course to lower the building in place. Michael Lautenbach stated this would cause too much damage to the golf course and therefore, staff is looking into other options to upgrade the existing restroom facilities. Michael Lautenbach stated staff is working with the original electrical contractor on lighting system issues in the Anaheim Hills clubhouse. Golf Commission Minutes August 28, 2008 Page Three NEW BUSINESS A. Nomination of Chairman and Vice Chairman Commissioner Wright made a Motion to postpone nomination of Chairman and Vice Chairman to September 25, 2008 meeting. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Gaby. Motion passed. B. Anaheim Hills Master Plan Golf Course Architect Presentation Michael Lautenbach introduced Casey O'Callaghan as the architect chosen for the Master Plan of Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Casey O'Callaghan, owner of Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc., made a presentation on the Anaheim Hills Master Plan and answered questions. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chairman Schultz made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gaby, to adjourn the meeting to September 25, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at Dad Miller Golf Course, Clubhouse Banquet Room. The Motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p. M.