05/18/1983 - Minutes •
Your Salt Lake City
• Parks&Recreation
jar 1965 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Telephone 801-972-6714
Ted L. Wilson,Mayor
John Gust,Director of Parks
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
May 18, 1983
MINUTES
This was the 28th meeting of the Golf Advisory Board of Salt Lake City. The
meeting was held at the Parks and Recreation Building, 1965 West 500 South,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Those in attendance:
Norma Carr, Chairperson Ione Davis
Jimmy Brown John Gust
Jerry Mika Mark Ruff
Tarry Liedtke
Virginia Ferguson Wayne Hadley - excused
Herman Franks
CORRECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
The minutes of March 10, 1983 were excepted by all Board members present with
the exception of Tarry Liedtke abstaining from voting for the 1983-84 Budget.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Scott handed out copies of the financial report. With all courses combined,
figures were up $154,817 compaired to last year. Part of the reason is
contributed to the fact that we picked up the carts from Bonneville and
Mountian Dell. The figures have been effected by bad weather and some
unfinished construction. Scott pointed out that rounds were up at Nibley
and Bonneville, while they were down at the other courses. The new clubhouse,
driving range and pro seem to be increasing the rounds played at Nibley.
Jimmy Brown commented that we need to keep our projects coordinated and
finish them as possible.
REPORT FROM BOARD MEMBERS REGARDING GOLF COURSE CONDITIONS
NIBLEY GOLF COURSE - Norma Carr reported that the pro and patrons agree that the
clubhouse is too small. There is a need for a place to park the carts out of
the weather and a place for the maintenance equipment and tools. The entrances
and exits to the course are hazardous. The parking lot should be finished as
soon as possible because it looks terrible. Balls are being hit off the driving
range. Scott said there could be wooden poles and netting put up or we could
lower the quality of the halls to a different compression. We could have the
halls ordered on an emergency purchase order and have them by a week and a half
to two weeks. This seemed to be the most economical way to reduce the problem.
When the weather permits, the rest of the range will be seeded. Right now,
there are just a bunch of weeds. Norma said the course is too wet and inquired
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on opening the creek. Scott replied that they were working on opening the
creek, but it would take some time before it could be done. Norma questioned
about the tree splitting by the clubhouse. Scott commented that Shade Tree
looked at it, but it's too wet to take a truck in. He mentioned that we will
gravel the parking lot for excess parking.
BONNEVILLE - Norma asked if there was a problem with traffic off Wasatch.
Scott said it was causing some damage and that getting curb and gutter was
being checked into. Also, they are going to put gates in at Jbse Park at
the entrance and exit. The fill that is on the road was free of charge. By
verbal agreement, they said they would come back and level it. Ione brought
up #10 Fire Station being hit by "hundreds" of bulls. John Gust wondered
why no one ever calls the Parks Department with these complaints.
GLENDALE - Virgina stated that projects need to be finished. John Gust
responded that improvements were approved by the Ford and not by the Parks
Department. They will be finished as soon as weather permits. We have to
put items out to bid and follow purchasing guidelines which take time. The
large equipment has been causing damage to pipes, but there is no way of
getting around that.
NOSE PARK - Jerry Mika said that comments of the condition of the course and
on the employees were positive. Jerry passed some pictures around of problem
areas that he had seen. The driving range has some problems. The fill dirt
will be leveled out. Last year the sod did not take, so it needs to be seeded.
Cart Path on #1 needs heavy work. He feels that #10 Tee is a super tee, but it
was short of some sod. Scott said this will be sodded as soon as the weather
breaks. The hole dug across #14 has become 15-20 feet wide. Larry Liedkte
questioned the grass trap on #12. Others seamed to agree that it was in an
ackward place. He also questioned the preparations being made for a flood.
FOREST DALE - Larry Liedtke reported that there are not any real problems
except the need of a fence along #9 by 9th East. There are some concerns
for a sprinkling system. The County Control is going to do something about
the lake, but not for about 5 years. We need to work closely with them so
that when this takes place, the sprinkling system won't have to ripped up.
Gene Davis from the Sugarhouse Community Council has been working to arrange
for $10,000 needed for the feasibility study. . He wants Brixon to do the
study. John Gust explained that with the City's money, the Parks Department
needs to be in on the decision. Gene can't just appoint someone to do it.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Jimmy Brown gave a brief update. The weather has been delaying progress.
Norma summarized that the courses are playable. The public doesn't under-
stand these problems. They just want to golf.
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CURRENT GOLF COURSE BUSINESS - Ione Davis
Ione Davis expressed her feelings on the importance of communication with the
public on happenings at the golf courses. She feels a newsletter may be
beneficial, listing decisions made by the Board. Jimmy Brown stated that it
was agreed that the Pro and the Greenskeeper will know of every capital
improvement. Mark Ruff said that he had a list of capital improvements that
have been approved by the Pro and the Grcenskeeper. John Gust suggested a
list be developed for next year's capital improvements in a letter type form
for people to pick up. Discussion continued on the newsletter and it was
decided to be discussed at the next Board meeting. Ione question the approval
on the hiring of Mark Ruff by the Board. Norma said that it had been approved.
It had also been up for bid and Mark was the only applicant.
CURRENT GOLF COURSE BUSINESS - Scott C rdner
Scott said that the concession at Glendale has been put out to bid. Western
Foods was the only bidder and changed the percentages to 12/6%. Jimmy motioned
that the Board accept Western Foods for the concession at Glendale. Virginia
seconded the motion. The motion was passed with the majority of the Board
• voting aye.
Scott asked for the Financial Disclosure Statements.
OTHER BUSINESS
Norma asked what had been done about the sprinkling system on Rose Park that
was a problem last year. Scott said it has been installed and is ready to go.
The next meeting will be held on June 15, 1983. The new agenda will include:
Newsletter, Score Cards, Mark Ruff (report on job description and what he will
be doing) . John Gust explained that Mark is coordinating maintenance and
it is a very effective position. Tarry Liedtke commented that Eric (at Forest
Dale) and Mark had nothing but good comments that they were doing a fantastic
job.
Wayne Hadley wanted to know when the Board could golf and start covering the
courses. It was decided the next Board meeting would be held at Rose Park
and they could golf after the meeting.