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City Council Meeting Minutes October 15, 2013 Page 6 of 23 PUBLIC COMMENT Jon Meng, 681 Augusta Drive, Louisville, CO, Treasurer of the Coal Creek Golf Men's Golf Association, stressed time is of the essence to get the golf course operational again. He noted there are 220 Summit members; 83 from Louisville, and others from Boulder County, Golden, Fort Collins and one member flies in from California. He reviewed the number of tournaments held annually, the night leagues, the Wednesday Morning Stroker's Club and all the golfers affected by the golf course closure. He requested a portion of the course be open for golfers. He addressed the Peaks Club members whose money has not been refunded by Western Golf. He requested the course be opened as soon as possible to keep golfers here in Louisville. Lisa Norgard, 729 Ponderosa Court, Louisville, CO, President of the Coal Creek Ladies League also stressed the importance of the golf course reopening as soon as possible. She asked that nine contiguous holes be opened by next May or June. She stated they have 101 members who come from Louisville, Boulder, Loveland, Denver, Arvada and other cities in the Metro area. She stated the members are loyal to Coal Creek and are either Peak Players or Summit members. She addressed the gift cards and although they do not expire, she asked Council to give them cash. She requested the course be opened as soon as possible. Al Coleman, 702 Club Circle, Louisville, CO thanked the Council for taking serious consideration of their requests and to Parks and Recreation Director Stevens for all his hard work in rehabilitating the golf course. He requested a raise of hands from those in the audience who were members of the Coal Creek Golf Club. Several hands were raised. He supported the City taking over the golf course. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Muckle stated staff is requesting the Council approve the design /build approach. In terms of Western Golf, he felt it is important for the City to continue negotiations for the insurance coverage to assist in the rehabilitation of the golf course. City Manager Fleming stated the staff has a meeting with Bobby Heath from Western Golf Properties and their attorney this Friday to discuss contract issues. Mayor Muckle agreed the goal is to complete the rehabilitation of the golf course in the most expeditious manner possible. With the design /build process, he felt there is a potential to get a better design and a rapid redevelopment on the golf course. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton recognized the importance of getting the golf course open as quickly as possible, but felt it should be fixed right to make it a great golf course, which will attract the membership to return. City Manager Fleming summarized the staff's goals are to get as much of the golf course built as possible through a design /build approach while working with the flood