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IU citiyof Louisville Golf Course Advisory Board Minutes August 17 2015 Page 2 of 6 COLORADO • SINCE 1878 the height of the native grasses by occasional mowing as needed. The design intent is to have long wispy fescue grass but the area was also seeded with rye grass to hold the soil in place that had been disturbed during the drainage improvements and re- sloping of the course to aid flooding management. The rye has grown excessively due to heavy spring rains. The irrigation system is designed for limited coverage in the native grass areas which should let the excess growth of rye grass die down in the future. The irrigation is designed for 100% coverage in other areas and will always spray away from adjoining fences. The board noted that the high native grass areas slow play through looking for lost balls. There was a difference of opinion on how long the native grass was designed to be: Dennis Maloney quoted Kevin Norby as specifying 3 — 4 ", Staff remembered 6 — 8 ". At present, it is clear that the actual height is often 12" or more and unplayable. The Board encouraged the affected homeowners to study the memo from Joe and respond as appropriate. The homeowners also asked that the large weeds be pulled. The maintenance staff is working on that throughout the course. The homeowners asked that Board Members visit their property to fully understand their concerns as viewed from the adjoining yards and Ken and Lisa agreed to do so. 6. Staff Update on outstanding course issues: a. Sarah Jarman gave a summary on The Mine Restaurant. The staff is learning the nuances of catering to golfers. Overall results have been encouraging, the first month generated average revenue of $12 per golfer. David Baril agreed that this was a good result and it compared well with the $9 per golfer reported by WGP. The Board commented that customers reported that the food and service were excellent. Lisa reported some complaints from the Ladies League on wine choices being expensive although pricing was appropriate for the quality of wines being served. Sarah stated that she did not want to serve cheap and poor wine in order to meet a price point and would prefer to serve good house wines at a competitive pricing. She agreed to provide a printed list of wine and beer prices with special offers as appropriate. It was noted that some of the Ladies had been unnecessarily rude to staff. Both Brian Harris of the Men's Club and Lisa of the Ladies League are very happy with the service being offered. The Mine staff is learning how to cope with the rush of customers when Shotgun Start rounds are completed. Sarah is concerned about the challenge of surviving the winter months when little golf is being played and is planning to promote the Restaurant to the General Public and through special events. On August 28, a Nine and Dine four course meal is scheduled and she is working with the Pro Shop to schedule "Buckets and Beer" events. Sunday Brunches will be planned for the near future and she noted that several special events have already taken place such as a Groom's Dinner, a banquet for the Monarch Golf Team and Wrestling Team. She 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 OPEN SPACE FORESTRY TRAILS GOLF