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City Council Study Session Summary October 26, 2010 Page 3of 4 Update/Discussion –Golf Course Advisory Board Report Ken Gambon, Chair of the Golf Course Advisory Board, presented on behalf of the Board a powerpoint presentation relating tothe following topics: Advisory Board Status– Inaugural meeting held on June 7, 2010. City Management and Western Golf Properties (WGP) attend each meeting. Excellent communication and trust has been established with City Management and WGP. Objectives and Activities– Attached. Golfer Concern List– Attached. Western Golf Properties Capital Investments at Coal Creek Golf Course – $600,000 investment in Best-In-Class maintenance equipment -new equipment will be quieter, some electric, and nohydraulics. Improved playing conditions, more efficient performance and more environmentally friendly.Possibility of new golf carts planned for 2011 season, however, WGPand the Citymay decide to fulfill the current cart lease which ends in the Spring of 2012. 2011 Plans and Actions –a list of the comprehensive needs for 2011 is being compiled. Input should be submitted to Ken Gambon no later than January 11, 2011. Purchasesby Western Golf will need a justifiable return on investment. Experts are being identified to substantiate need, cost and potential solution. Identify Fixed Capital Needs – Current locates for irrigation are on an “as designed” basis which doesn’t help golf course staff locate irrigation lines. The need is for“as built” locationsto make it easier to locate problems concerning irrigation.Bunkers are one of the golfers’ major concerns and Advisory Board is reviewing options and strategy with WGP and City staff. Clubhouse is in need of on-going maintenance and the Board is reviewing strategy and 2011 plans. Summary : Ken Gambon reiterated that customer satisfaction is the #1 priority. The Golf Course Advisory Board and City staff has built a great working relationship with WesternGolf Properties by opening up lines of communication. Western Golf has been very open in sharing business information with the Board. The Board believes they will have a greater impact going forward and they are excited about 2011 goals. When the Boardwas first formed there was a period of learning how to work together, but both Bobby Heath and Eric Jensen of WGP agreethat they have developed a good working relationship with the Board.