Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 06 15

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IU citiyof Louisville Golf Course Advisory Board Minutes May 182015 Page 2 of 5 COLORADO • SINCE 1878 donated by LL Johnson and one purchased by the City. Fairways 3 and 4 are being seeded as the rain washed away prior seeding attempts. Overall, the course modifications coped very well with the rain and the drainage proved highly successful. Superior reported more damage on their side of HWY36 and they may need to give more thought to a retention pond strategy. It was noted that the bunker on hole #3 filled with water due to water table issues and the pond on hole 11 overflowed into the greenside bunker. The City published a notice explaining that the sprinklers on Community Park were run during the rain storm to alleviate the water level on that pond. The Board asked if a similar process was relevant for the golf course. It was noted that water from the pond on hole #11 also ran behind the green to a depth of several inches but did not threaten any homes. Ken G complimented LU on their excellent work in clearing the creekbed and the scrub from the Goodhue Ditch on hole #3. o The Board expressed concern that there remain large bare areas on hole #3 and hole #8 and asked why there has been little progress on repair with only 6 weeks left until the re- opening. Joe S responded that LU should be trusted to have these issues addressed in time. The bare area on #3 is to be re- seeded with native grass which came as a surprise to the Board. That area had previously been rough and was often in play. LU has scheduled a truckload of sod to take care of remaining issues: bent grass sod for the #15 green, the nursery green and the practice putting green plus sod as needed for the fairways. The back tee on hole #17 will also be sodded. o Overall, the playability of the course is good. The tee boxes are coming on well, the fairways are playable and, except for hole #15, the greens are in good shape with 3 -4" of root depth. The main issues are the large damaged area of fairway /rough on holes #3 and 8. For 2015, the greens will not be mowed as short as normal until fully mature. The starter will be given the responsibility for ensuring that golfers are briefed on course conditions and restrictions. If needed, tee times will be limited to 15 minute intervals although this will not apply to tournaments. o John Reilly expressed concern that the City is being inflexible in honoring the outstanding commitments to Summit Club and Peak Players members by enforcing a restart of privileges on July 1st. John felt that with restricted tee times and issues with playability, golfers are not getting what they paid for. Joe S accepted the comments but elected to differ. In some ways (particularly bunkers) the course will be in better shape than it was at the end of the WGP tenure. o Lisa reported that 89 members of the Ladies League have already renewed their membership — over 80% of the average annual headcount. Don Johnson reported that 30 Strokers have signed up for 2015. 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