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Golf Course Advisory Board Minutes September 15 2014 Page 2 of 7 L Ctyof Louisville COLORADO • SINCE 1878 6. Staff Introduction: David Dean The Board welcomed David as our new Golf Course Superintendent and introduced themselves to him. David gave a brief summary of his career, starting his golf course work at Hiwan Golf Club, Evergreen ultimately as irrigation technician. He then obtained a BS Degree in Turf Grass from Penn State before joining the Club at Cordillera in Vail. He progressed through a series of promotions starting on their Short Course and ultimately as acting Course Superintendent at the Hale Irwin designed Mountain Course. He was attracted to Coal Creek by the opportunity to take over what will be effectively a brand new renovated course that, weather permitting, can be played year- round. 7. Update on City Council Study Session. Chairman Gambon reported that the presentation reviewed by the Board at the last meeting was well received by Council and Council expressed satisfaction with the work the Board was doing. Council strongly supported the concept that the Course should not be opened for play until it was completely ready but encouraged Staff and the Board to look into possibilities for a "Soft Opening" to generate some limited revenue but, more importantly, to encourage golfers to return. Mayor Muckle re- iterated that it was Council's intent to make the golf course self- sustaining after its re- opening and with no debt related to the rebuilding project. There was some discussion of the role of the Board and a draft Resolution making minor but necessary changes to our role will be discussed later in the meeting. 8. Staff Update a. Golf Course Reconstruction Update. • Staff did not have a formal update from LU to share but made the following comments: o Joe estimated that we are 3 weeks behind schedule and we are unlikely to complete the seeding by Sept 21. Work last week was delayed due to the rain and this may delay the possible opening date in 2015 although the winter weather will be a more dominant factor. David Deans proposed that the application of fungicide could delay the grass going dormant and thus expedite the grow -in. Covers will be purchased to be ready to cover the greens. o The fairways may be a bigger concern as they cannot be covered. The fairways are being graded in preparation for laying sod. o Not all greens have been seeded yet — holes 1, 2 3 and 8 have still to be completed. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • 749 MAIN STREET • LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 (303) 335-4735 • FAX (303) 335.4738 www.Iouisvil leco.gov PARKS RECREATION SENIOR SERVICES 3 OPEN SPACE FORESTRY TRAILS GOLF