Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 08 26

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes July 22, 2024 Page 3 of 4 • The industry standard for calculating revenue basis is changing. It used to be an18-hole equivalent. Now the count is the number of starts. David is beginning the transition to this standard, which will show revenue per start rather than revenue per 18 holes. • David presented a sheet showing revenue numbers over the past 10 years. The pandemic significantly increased golf numbers. He and his staff have added programs to encourage newer players to keep playing. For example, a Novice League has 45 minutes of instruction and plays five holes. • The 2nd Quarter numbers show that greens fees, golf lessons, and range fees are beating expectations and revenue predictions. Deb Fahey congratulated David for the designation of CCGC as the "Best Public Golf Course in Colorado" in Avid Golfer Magazine. The award was based on an unannounced, incognito evaluation which included playability, variety of design, cleanliness, helpfulness of staff, and amenities (such as Top Tracer). David reported that the Golf Course does not advertise in the magazine. Department Updates — Adam Blackmore Golf Course Update — Adam Blackmore • There are two bids for the food and beverage concession. The City is going through the contract process and selection. • Clubhouse Update: There is a placeholder in 2026 for engineering and design. There is a placeholder in 2028 for renovation or a new clubhouse. The Golf Course is exceeding revenue predictions, but the additional revenue is not enough to pay for major construction or reconstruction. • The Golf Course needs other additional investments, including repair of the greens and upgraded parking. • Dick Friedson and Lisa Norgard will meet to work up predictions of additional revenue that could be generated by a new clubhouse. General Department Updates The City Manager resigned last week. It will take three to six months to hire a new manager, who will have to be brought up to speed. Samma Fox is in negotiations to be the Interim City Manager. The Finance Director will be out on paternity leave and will be intermittent through the end of the year. There are more requests on the Work Plan than the City Council can fund. Pickleball courts and multipurpose fields are generally funded by the Parks fund, which had its allocation decreased. Tuesday, July 23, is the next