Golf Course Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 03 21

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LCityof Louisville Golf'Course Advisory Board Minutes February 22 2016 Page 4 of 5 COLORADO • SINCE 1878 would follow a natural path and trample it down to an acceptable state. The greens will be needle -tined and top dressed while fairways will be slit - seeded as required when weather conditions allow. iii. Minor debris such as leaves and twigs will be dealt with by the leaf- picker. Greens are shaggy at present but good practice dictates that first mowing should not be done until early or mid March depending on weather iv. Cart -path only rules will be in force until mid -March v. David has 4 full -time and one part -time worker. 8 applications have been received for the summer seasonal vacancies — 3 — 4 of these are staff hoping to return from last year. c. Marketing Plans. i. Denise reported that "marketing blasts" continue via Facebook, inclusion of a flier in the water bill etc. ii. Denise attended GOLF EXPO and paid particular attention to activity at the booths of competing courses. Aurora drew a lot of attention to their booth via a raptor display but seemed to have little sales interest, South Suburban had two booths and were successfully selling memberships, Broadlands was selling punch cards. Several out -of -state "destination" courses were present. Merchandise sales and giveaways appeared to be the main attractions. Attendees were mostly male and 50% appeared to be over 40. Staff will review the ROI on attending before making a decision on next year's participation. iii. The next major even will be the opening of the Punchbowl Green on April 2nd. David explained that there is no plan to charge for this facility and it will be set up as a mini - course with scorecards, numbered flags and a ball -rack to determine order of play. The punchbowl cannot be mowed as closely as the regular greens so it is not suitable to use for putting practice. A staff member will be present to help load bags, carts etc. and he or she will act as a starter for the punchbowl. Casual use will be allowed but anyone using it as a mini - course will have priority. d. The league dates for the Coal Creek leagues have all been booked while ORACLE and one other outside league has also booked. 80% of last year's outside tournaments have booked for 2016. Re- organization of the Strokers League is moving forward with increased Staff involvement following the well - deserved but regrettable retirement of Don Johnson. Additional team events are planned including a blind -draw even to encourage mixing. Fliers promoting the Men's, Ladies' and Strokers Leagues will be in a rack at the clubhouse. e. David commented that Jed Udall has been promoted to a full -time regular employee to the vacant Second Assistant Professional position. The Board PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • 749 MAIN STREET • LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 (303) 335 -4735 • FAX (303) 335 -4738 www.Iouisvilleco.gov PARKS RECREATION SENIOR SERVICES 5 OPEN SPACE FORESTRY TRAILS GOLF