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Council reviews golf-course maintenance, parking-lot design and simulator revenue estimate
Summary
Council heard staff proposals for a $55,000 general-fund transfer to design a golf-course parking lot, continued ash-tree removal, cart-path work, insulation and HVAC upgrades to the cart barn, and a simulator project estimated to generate about $60,000 in revenue over time.
Staff presented several items related to the municipal golf course and clubhouse that will appear in the capital-improvement program and draft budget. Staff said the parking lot is in poor condition and recommended contracting a design for roughly $55,000 to evaluate base repair and resurfacing; staff proposed paying for the design from the general fund because the golf enterprise fund could not afford full construction costs.
Other planned maintenance includes continued cart-path repairs, ash-tree removals (staff said ash trees are dying and pose a safety concern), sprinkler-head replacements and equipment purchases. Staff reported reductions in part-time maintenance hours this year and said hiring ash-removal contractors significantly helped operations.
A simulator project—staff estimated $60,000 in revenue tied to renting a simulator—was included in the draft with the caveat that rental income and payback timing are estimates; staff noted the simulator would not be in service immediately and revenue would begin after installation. Staff also noted remaining lease payments for GPS and cart leases: one lease will end next year while another cart lease will continue.
Council did not vote on these items; staff asked councilmembers to review priorities and funding sources as part of the overall budget process.
