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Golf 2008/04/28GOLF COMMISSION MINUTES April 24, 2008 — 5 p.m. City Hall East, 4t" Floor, Conference Room 1 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: 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 and Eleanor Granflor Kevin Neal, Regional Golf Course Superintendent Chairman McCulloch called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Vice Chairman made a motion to approve the March 27, 2008 Minutes as amended with changes made regarding the new canopies installed on the driving range, not the golf shop. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wright. Motion passed. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. Golf Superintendent Michael Lautenbach stated there are 120 players registered for the 2008 Anaheim Golf City Championship. Michael stated the City Championship will be reconsidered for next year. Commissioner Gaby questioned how many years the City Championship has occurred. Bob Johns stated the City Championship has been going for 31 years. Michael Lautenbach stated the cost issue will be one reason to reconsider the tournament for next year. Vice Chairman Schultz stated the City Championship has changed over the years and the cost is significant compared to what is received. Michael Lautenbach stated the budget will be included in next month's Golf Commission meeting Agenda. Commissioner Wright questioned the advertisement of the golf course packages at the Garden Grove Sheraton Hotel. Michael Lautenbach stated this will be free advertising of the golf courses at the hotel. Commissioner Wright questioned the status of the Pace -of -Play forms. Michael Lautenbach stated forms are currently printed. B. Golf Course Superintendent Dave Johansen presented his report. Dave Johansen stated preparation for the City Championship is almost complete. Golf Commission Minutes April 24, 2008 Page Two C. Director of Golf Bob Johns presented his report and answered questions. FINANCIAL REPORT Michael Lautenbach stated March was a pretty good month. Michael stated rounds increased at Anaheim Hills Golf Course and decreased at Dad Miller Golf Course. Michael also stated revenue of green fees increased at both golf courses. Michael stated restaurant revenues decreased, and merchandise sales increased. Michael Lautenbach stated April is looking good. OLD BUSINESS A. Golf Course Improvement Update Michael Lautenbach stated the job walk for the Dad Miller clubhouse restroom repairs took place on April 16, 2008. Michael stated 11 consultants attended the mandatory job walk. Michael stated bids are due May 7, 2008. Michael Lautenbach stated tree trimming at Dad Miller Golf Course is entirely completed. Michael Lautenbach stated six (6) golf course architect firms attended the job walk for the Master Plan at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. Michael stated proposals are due on May 9, 2008. Michael Lautenbach stated City staff is awaiting feedback from Anaheim Union High School District staff regarding the Dad Miller Golf Course 10th hole project. Michael Lautenbach stated the construction of the structure to cover the new pump station at Dad Miller Golf course will begin on April 28, 2008. Michael Lautenbach stated the plant material for additional landscaping by the driving range at Dad Miller Golf Course has been ordered. NEW BUSINESS A. Golf Commission Outing Dates Michael Lautenbach presented the 2008 meeting calendar to include two (2) golf outing dates. Michael stated the two outings will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Anaheim Hills Golf Course, and on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at Dad Miller Golf Course. Commissioner Keys made a Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gaby, to approve the two outing dates. ADJOURNMENT Chairman McCulloch made a Motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Schultz, to adjourn the meeting to May 22, 2008 at 10 a.m., at Anaheim Hills Golf Course. The Motion passed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.