Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 05 18

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IU citiyof Louisville Golf Course Advisory Board Minutes April 20 2015 Page 3 of 7 COLORADO SINCE 1878 on site to marshal the crowds and additional help in the form of police presence and volunteers will be needed, patrolling in golf carts to protect greens, tees and other sensitive areas. Details will be published in the June edition of the City newsletter. o The Annual Spaghetti Open is being scheduled for mid -July b. Update on Punch List: The board expressed concern that many areas, particularly tees and fairways were still totally unplayable and asked the golf course staff what their confidence level was in being in an acceptable condition by the end of June. Both Davids stated that they had over 90% confidence in being able to meet the date based on their experience of similar situations. David D reported in detail as follows: o The go -no -go decision on opening will be made in late May. All activities are being driven towards an on -time opening but a potential Plan B would require a delay if growing conditions become poor. o Re- seeding of all fairways is 50% complete, a higher proportion of rye grass is being used which has faster germination. 20,000 square feet of sod is budgeted to be used to patch critical areas. o The pitching green and the punchbowl green are being totally re- seeded as there is minimal germination in these areas o Left and right sides of fairway #3 are in bad shape and may need to be sodded. o LU remains fully committed to the completion date and have brought on 24 workers rather than the planned 9 to expedite the work. o Depending on course conditions it may be necessary to restrict the number of tee times and enforce a path -only policy for golf carts. o The bridge approaches will have concrete poured on April 21st. The board expressed surprise that this had been delayed so long given that the bridges were installed in November — even given the concern over spells of freezing conditions in winter. Running heavy cement trucks over the course will cause damage. o Mowing has started on most fairways and this will stimulate growth, along with the application of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer. o LU will be asked to state their plans for the narrow strips of land between the ponds and homeowner properties — for example on #2, #9, #10, #11 and #14. Homeowners accept that this will not be irrigated or closely mown but the City should still ensure that it acts as a good neighbor for these areas. In certain cases, homeowners will be given a license to use these areas under defined restrictions as if part of their property. o The signage for the tee markers etc. is in production and posts are being prepared to support the signs. City policy prohibits alleviating the cost of PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • 749 MAIN STREET • LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 (303) 335 -4735 FAX (303) 335 -4738 www.louisvilleco.gov PARKS RECREATION SENIOR SERVICES OPEN SPACE FORESTRY TRAILS GOLF