City Council Study Session Summary 2011 04 12

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City Council Study Session Summary April 12, 2011 Page 5of 6 2)Develop plans to remodel the existing clubhouse/pro-shop and address maintenance issues and improvements at an estimated cost of $86,000. 3)Solicit proposals from golf course architects to develop, prioritize and prepare a Master Plan, including cost estimates for improvements for Coal Creek Golf Course at an estimated cost of $25,000. The Mayor asked for each of the members of the GCAB to voice their opinions on the Master Plan and their opinions supported what was presented. Rob Lathrop, GCAB member, said that identifying issues and problems became a huge task. The visual of the golf course shows its 22 years and some even show neglect. The clubhouse can’t wait. Rob thinks a lot can be done at the clubhouse for very little money. The Mayor recognized the golf course as being a valuable asset for the entire community, andstated that he supports doing a Master Plan and feels the Master Plan should be completed before fixing the bunkers. Bobby Heath, President of Western Golf Properties(WGP), supports the need for aMaster Plan and repairing the bunkers now might be in conflict with the Master Plan findings. Bunkers are a glaring problem,but it may not be as simple as just bringing in more sand. Clubhouse problems are numerous. Need better plumbing, electricity and the roof is leaking. Malcolm Fleming, City Manager, thanked the GCAB for their terrific work on the Strategic Plan. He mentioned there is an upcoming auction of surplus golf equipment that could raise some funding for repair projects but there is a need to prioritize what requires immediateattention. The Master Plan and Clubhouse may beprioritizedfirstwith thebunkers next in line. Malcolm suggested a th proposal be provided at the June budget retreat scheduled for June 28at 3:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Joe Stevens recognized that the clubhouse and recreation center areabout the sameage, however, there has been budget money put towards the recreation center and that’s not the case for the clubhouse. He feltthat an architect could tell staffwhat wasneededto stabilize the clubhouse building. Members of the public were present and voiced their opinions and concerns about the state of Coal Creek Golf Course which are listed below: Felt WGP is not doing enough to maintain golf course. Proposed a small tax increase to support the golf course. Concerned about Hwy 36 improvements affecting the golf course at Hole Number 16. (Deputy City Manager Heather Balser stated that the