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City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2014 Page 15 of 23 funding and noted they provided information on their projects, such as flowers for the patios, LED Christmas lights, zero waste programs for events, and security at the Street Faires. He felt these requests were important and were quality of life related. He stated, if Council so desired, they could specifically earmark DBA funds for such life style and quality of life projects. Debra Fahey, 1118 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO stated the Historic Preservation Master Plan provides an overview of what needs to be done by the Historic Preservation Commission. She voiced her support for getting the Master Plan done. GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS Mayor Muckle questioned why the summary shows in 2015 the golf course will be operating in the negative. City Manager Fleming explained it is a work in progress and some of it will depend on when the golf course opens, how much revenue is raised the first and subsequent year, the rack rates and the pricing. Some of the details still need to be worked out. Mayor Muckle inquired why part of the marketing position was being paid out of the Open Space Fund. Recreation Superintendent Martin explained the position was to be a shared position, for the department as a whole. It would help with Recreation, Golf and Open Space. The Open Space staff also does programming so they would help the marketing persons on those programs. Mayor Muckle stated he is generally supportive of finishing the repairs to the golf course and hiring the necessary staff. Council member Loo explained some of the Council members toured the golf course and agree it is magnificent. She explained included in the design there is a bowl concept, which is a golf course for beginners or for people looking for fun. She felt it would be instrumental to introduce people to the game of golf. She voiced her belief it will be a beautiful facility. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton voiced his support for the direction the Parks and Recreation Director is taking in the management of the project. Council member Stolzmann felt this is one area where estimating the revenues is overly optimistic. She stated more information is needed on the rack rate. In 2015, $55.00 is projected and $60.00 in 2016. She stressed the importance of looking at the neighboring golf courses. She felt the $55.00 rack rate was too aggressive. She suggested the Golf Course Advisory Board discuss golf cart rental rates. She stated if the course is not ready, the leagues will not be able to play. She would like to see marketing plans. She was impressed by the reconstruction of the golf course. She stated this has been a very expensive rebuilding process from the flood, but she did not want to rush to reopening.