Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 08 18

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Amended on 8/18/2014 Golf Course Advisory Board Minutes July 21 2014 Page 2 of 5 6.Staff Update a. Rebuilding project cost update. Joe Stevens reported that, with minor deviations, the project is on budget and provided a hard copy of the updated costs to the Board. LU reported that additional costs were encountered due to groundwater problems with the ponds ($65K) and issues with underlying rock and rubble. LU commented that the original construction of the course left some areas with little topsoil on top of the underlying cobble. The budget contains $200K as an owner contingency and Staff proposes using that amount to authorize the construction of a punchbowl-style putting area and improve the driving range. The chipping green will be rebuilt in its existing position beside the driving range and the new punchbowl green along with a small putting green will be located in front of the clubhouse. The board agreed that these changes added significantly to the attraction of the golf course and unanimously approved going ahead with this added project based on a motion proposed by Dennis Maloney and seconded by Tom Deany. LU estimates the total cost as $186K which is within the owner’s contingency amount. Changes to the driving range include making an arc-shaped teeing area (included in the base quote) and realigning the target areas to reduce the risk of golf balls hitting adjacent homes. Target greens will be created and the furthest out green will be 2500 sq ft in area and seeded with bent grass on a sand base so it can be used as a nursery green if turf replacement is needed on the playing greens. If needed, the punchbowl green can also be used as a donor site. LU is not able yet to release any of their $200K contractor contingency for additional add/alternate options as unknown risks may yet emerge. Within 3 – 4 weeks, the risk scenario should be clearer and, assuming no new issues emerge, LU will consider releasing around $100K of their contingency for add/alternates. Staff reported that a contractor has been found who can run power to the new booster pump for considerably less than the Xcel Energy quote. If this is successful, the cost of the pump is $41K and the cost of running power is estimated at $56K. The $97K net cost will be offset by $65K from insurance to replace the original pump.The Board agreed that Staff had done sterling work in maximizing the funds expected from FEMA. Items are still being worked with FEMA and the final determination is yet to be made. b. Add/ Alternate discussion and GCAB prioritization. In addition to approving the punchbowl putting area, the Board also agreed that Staff should go ahead to provide water and sewer connections to the proposed ·· Parks and Recreation Department 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 · (303) 335-4735 FAX (303) 335-4738 www.louisvilleco.gov Parks Recreation Senior Services O Golf