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Corey, who presented the request, said the ask was for a single meet as an alternate location, not an annual move. He outlined a tentative route that would try to avoid greens and tee boxes and said the finish line could be placed on the driving range to limit clubhouse traffic. Corey also told the board the event typically draws several hundred non‑participant spectators (estimated 500–800) and that organizers would bring portable toilets and staff designated to protect sensitive turf areas.

Board members and staff pressed on potential problems. One member said past meets at golf courses statewide have led to damage, vandalism and late-night informal use, and asked how the course would be protected. A club staff member urged limiting public access to the clubhouse during the meet and said the facility's bathrooms are insufficient for large crowds; organizers suggested using porta‑potties and closing the clubhouse to cross‑country spectators. The superintendent noted that typical seasonal maintenance (aerification of greens) might reduce playability in October and could be timed to minimize impacts.

Presenters proposed several mitigation steps: concentrate spectator areas away from greens and tee boxes, post staff or volunteers at vulnerable points, provide additional trash receptacles or temporary collection, and coordinate with school district officials about informal pre‑meet use of the course. Board members suggested using membership and school volunteers to staff “pressure points” and requested organizers coordinate schedules with course maintenance (e.g., fairway and green work).

No board vote was taken; board members said they could support Lakeview as a contingency (a “plan C”) if Wild Oak options fall through and asked organizers to return with logistics and final dates if needed.

Ending

Organizers were told to coordinate further with clubhouse staff (Eric and Jason) and to return for future meetings if the contingency plan becomes necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 10, 2025, Golf and Cemetery Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","School and parks representatives discussed using Lakeview golf course as a contingency site for the ESD cross-country meet on Oct. 11 if Wild Oak is unavailable; organizers described routing, crowd control and restroom plans, and board members raised concerns about spectator damage and informal practice use of the course.","taxTitle","Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota","taxId",68826,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073780,"Mayor apologizes to golf staff; board discusses clearing $75,000 receivable from earmarked funds",674,80000,754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990211-74d47b4fe0aa70c94e62edbe6f8ca0c0&start=80&end=754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2990211-74d47b4fe0aa70c94e62edbe6f8ca0c0/thumbnail_80000.jpg","/articles/6073780/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Mayor-apologizes-to-golf-staff-board-discusses-clearing-75000-receivable-from-earmarked-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073780-0145b35950d9fa21f001a2bc1932009a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897713&Signature=N~ePpFGYjZIlDsDY~-e5IAoXFwcLg~C8huJgqV8J~KUZobJMFNy3MsZ-hUWbNRUHhLwtL2VN4XFVaW3CZQXtNMSBdX078W060s44bxMGH80eobw37TtJllldWCZVlH4E6sW0EfhHNrKdIak8J6oOg2ky2MEpkNITKMwWSISJHH4EPmB~iQnxbTuEFrVR1HsF6B6mKnlGUv9DYRhtnIrV5n5pLE0m3GaxT6MHG8pFiNzluNIiTqCrsg40Tl-CXdpub1Dt~of2~-a-6TvnyC~QyZ~iuFnU8zyiQNZbXLv6LpP~ksVlc3jpD-glqcDMpfXmLGf1qgQV0dWTU8eKHYFvTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The mayor apologized to golf course staff, board members and golfers for comments made at a previous council meeting about an outstanding $75,000 balance, and the board discussed steps to clear that historical receivable.

The mayor said she had not done the background check before speaking at the council meeting and, after conferring with finance staff, asked that the matter be resolved. “So I'd like to just say sorry I'm stupid,” the mayor said during the meeting, adding that staff had since traced the issue to a finance office step that had not been completed.

Board members and staff described the $75,000 as a historical receivable dating to around 2013, with partial payments noted in later years. Members discussed routing the funds from prior city-council allocations: $50,000 previously earmarked for golf carts and $250,000 earmarked for a Phase 3 project. At the meeting one board member asked that, if possible, $50,000 be taken from the carts allocation and $25,000 from the $250,000 project allocation so the golf course would still have most of the project funds intact.

City finance and clubhouse staff said an internal transfer had not yet been completed and that the finance officer planned to act the next day; the board asked staff to confirm whether the transfer can be made and to report back. The board later approved the financial reports by voice vote; the transcript does not show a separate recorded roll-call specifically authorizing the reallocation.

Ending

Board members welcomed the planned resolution and said they expected the matter to be closed once finance confirms the transfer.","At the start of the meeting the mayor apologized for remarks about a $75,000 golf-course balance; board members discussed using previously earmarked council allocations to clear the historical receivable and asked finance staff to confirm an internal transfer.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":79,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":82,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6073785,"Board approves minutes, financials and three event items; cemetery weekend-fee change adopted",614,694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2990211-74d47b4fe0aa70c94e62edbe6f8ca0c0&start=80&end=694","/articles/6073785/Mitchell/Davison-County/South-Dakota/Board-approves-minutes-financials-and-three-event-items-cemetery-weekend-fee-change-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6073785-d72f93f9e5fe54d42f301ce4f50cfed3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897713&Signature=Ln66mO3oBPQsgtEk74OMZ8BLx1xMA5u22drwq0y8vLYzx3xnWSlmHdQEoGddJy1qXK~lH27jXtwKfxuoOEfjtLGA4NTRaLrsLx1jvw8~o6GOAoR18FvEKOUeOTYkJTNl7CU--5ED7HYFOoVqzs2g5E3dXIIrf3ai7NbzPR8ACtfe9ySFZ8UfhN0zIgTHlMnqjUNbtB5~byudewQGGyBf7UHDrum9tc6AuI2sVfE38Xa4AJ5MDPqCeCoM8hpaLdvdtKpnqSc0thMUJZrXIAkjcEA2iEpxw46IrTdPz7baNchN10S8CmMYvmiSuF7Hm6ZeX2Xy-vyrGyz41B0lL2O5mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mitchell Golf Course Advisory Board approved the January minutes and accepted financial reports, and voted to host two state golf events and to raise a weekend funeral fee at Graceland Cemetery, members said.

The votes closed routine business and cleared permission for several golf events to take place at Lakeview and a fee change for cemetery weekend services. Board members also discussed moving earmarked funds to settle a $75,000 past balance tied to the golf course, but formal reallocation was not recorded as a separate, final action at the meeting.

Board members first approved the minutes of the January meeting by voice vote. Later in the meeting the board heard the financial reports for the cemetery and golf course and approved the financials by motion. Members discussed several bills and routine equipment and supply purchases during the financial review.

The board also voted to host the South Dakota Golf (SCJ) Mid-Amateur (practice round Friday, event weekend June 5–7, practice round June 5; main event June 6–7, 2026) and to host the Class A boys state tournament in October 2026. The clubhouse staff reported that those events are part of the regular tournament rotation; the city receives a hosting payment from the High School Activities Association for state events and the SCJ provides standard event payments and gift certificates.

Separately, by motion the board approved a weekend fee increase for Graceland Cemetery funerals held after 1 p.m. The fee change was presented to encourage funerals to conclude by 1 p.m. on weekends; the board adopted the change by voice vote.

Discussion at the meeting included an item raised by the mayor about an outstanding $75,000 balance related to the golf course that had been mentioned at a prior city council meeting; the mayor apologized to board members and staff for public remarks and described follow-up discussions with finance staff. Board members described the $75,000 as an historical receivable dating to around 2013 and discussed using previously earmarked funds (listed in prior council allocations as $250,000 toward a “phase 3” project and $50,000 toward golf carts) to clear the balance if the transfer is still possible. The transcript shows board members agreed to pursue resolving the charge, and staff said an internal transfer had not yet been completed.

The meeting record shows the board closed routine business and set its next meeting for April 14 at 5:45 p.m.

Votes at a glance

- Motion: Approve January minutes — Outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: mover/second not recorded in transcript excerpt.
- Motion: Approve financial reports (cemetery and golf course) — Outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: discussion included recognition of routine parts/equipment purchases and a plan to bring previously budgeted projects forward; no detailed roll-call tally in transcript.
- Motion: Approve hosting SCJ Mid-Amateur (June 5–7, 2026, practice round June 5) — Outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: SCJ payment structure and expected participant range (about 70–90) discussed.
- Motion: Approve hosting State AA/ Class A boys tournament (October 2026) — Outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: SDHSAA hosting payment referenced (~$4,500) and green/card fees for practice rounds paid to course.
- Motion: Approve Graceland Cemetery weekend fee (after 1 p.m.) — Outcome: approved (voice vote). Notes: presented to encourage funerals to end by 1 p.m.; adopted as presented.

No formal roll-call tallies with named yes/no votes were recorded in the excerpt provided; approvals were taken by voice.

Ending

The board completed its business in under an hour and adjourned; the next meeting is scheduled April 14 at 5:45 p.m.","At a Mitchell Golf Course Advisory Board meeting, members approved the January minutes and the financial reports, and voted to host two state golf events and to increase a cemetery weekend fee; board discussed but did not vote on reallocating earmarked funds to clear a $75,000 past balance.","actionData","errors"]

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Board considers Lakeview as backup site for ESD cross‑country meet; organizers outline protections for greens

Mayor apologizes to golf staff; board discusses clearing $75,000 receivable from earmarked funds

Board approves minutes, financials and three event items; cemetery weekend-fee change adopted