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Commission seeks detailed data ahead of June meeting with Arroyo Seco Golf Course operator
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to gather rounds, revenue and capacity metrics and a clearer breakdown of labor and operating costs for the Arroyo Seco Golf Course; staff will forward commissioners' questions to the operator and host the operator for a June 9 presentation.
Commissioners used an April 14 agenda item to assemble specific questions for the Arroyo Seco Golf Course operator and requested staff to have the operator present to the Community Services Commission on June 9. The commission asked for month-by-month rounds-played data, mini-golf and driving-range volume (including buckets sold by size), a capacity estimate as a percentage, and a clearer reconciliation of labor line items shown in the course’s consolidated financial spreadsheet.
Why it matters: commissioners said they want evidence-based answers about profitability and near-term investments after staff materials showed months where current-year revenue underperformed versus the prior year. Commissioners noted the course produced net operating income in recent years but pressed staff for context: what is the course’s utilization rate (percent of capacity), which capital or deferred-maintenance items could materially lift revenue, and whether equipment replacement requests (mowers, ball picker) have a demonstrable return on investment.
Staff direction and operator presentation: Melissa, Community Services staff, confirmed that the operator will attend the June 9 meeting and that staff will collect the list of questions submitted by Friday, April 18, so the operator can prepare. Staff agreed to request rounds-played for course and mini-golf, bucket counts for the driving range, months with three payroll periods explained, and a breakdown tying labor categories (general admin, golf course, range, pro shop, food/beverage) to specific duties and positions.
Deferred maintenance, capital and revenue opportunities: commissioners said they want the operator to identify near-term investments that are likely to increase revenue (for example, driving-range upgrades, lighting for extended hours, or targeted equipment purchases), estimate the cost and projected payback, and clarify which repairs are the city’s responsibility versus the operator’s under the operating agreement.
Ending: staff will compile the commissioners’ questions and forward them to the operator; the operator will appear at the June 9 meeting to provide the requested data and answer follow-up questions.
