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 6 of 7 COLORADO • SINCE 1878 o If the course is not up to top standards at the time of opening, the fee structure may be adjusted in compensation. 7. Golf Course Starters and Rangers • Golf course employees such as starters and rangers will be paid City positions in accordance with Employment Law. Free golf privileges cannot be offered without coming into conflict with the applicable payment and taxation regulations 8. Group Discussion of the Grand Re- Opening Celebration Lisa Norgard and Dennis Maloney represented the GCAB at the initial meeting on this subject. Outline Plans are as follows: o Festivities will run from 10am to 4pm on June 27. o Dignitaries and Stakeholders will be invited including the Governor, past and current city Council Members, County, State and FEMA employees who worked on the renovation financing, Superior City Council and Mayor, Kevin Norby and Landscapes Unlimited, current and former GCAB members, Boulder Valley School District representatives, CU representatives, Monarch Golf Coaches o First play will be on June 28 for invited guests including the media and key stakeholders. It will be a shotgun start event. The course will be open for public play on June 29th with reservations up to 7 days in advance on -line and by calling the clubhouse. o Events will be set up for the weekend and through the first few days of public play. First drive, Long Drive, daily course scoring records, hole -in -one competition etc. o Entertainment will be provided such as a marching band, hot air balloons etc. o Sponsorship will be solicited for commemorative items, logo water bottles etc. o Kevin Norby is preparing a yardage book for the new course layout. o The Mine will also celebrate its Grand Opening and will plan food specials. o It looks risky, but if the punchbowl green is fully grown -in, putting competitions will be set up a) Volunteer Opportunities: there are several individuals and groups who are anxious to offer their services to help to make the course look its best for the re- opening. Staff must act in a timely manner to list and schedule the tasks that need to be done, bearing in mind that LU are responsible for the site until agreed completion of their grow -in contract. Opportunities discussed were: o Planting of flowers in the clubhouse area and around the tee markers. The Ladies League has volunteered to do the planting and the City "Blooming Seniors" could also be requested to participate. Local businesses may be willing to provide the plants needed. 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