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Meadowlakes reports higher rounds, rising revenue and a multi-year capital plan
Summary
Meadowlakes Manager Zach Lampert told council rounds and daily-play revenue rose in FY24 and presented a capital plan that includes a $200,000 annual budget and projects to repair aging facilities; he noted staffing increases and specific maintenance work such as a new aerator on Pond #7.
Meadowlakes Golf Course reported stronger play and revenue in fiscal year 2024 and laid out capital projects to maintain the 30-year-old facility.
Zach Lampert, Meadowlakes golf pro and manager, told council rounds increased by roughly 3,000–4,000 in FY24 and that daily-play green fees and merchandise sales rose accordingly. He said course maintenance expenses grew modestly after adding a second assistant superintendent as part of succession planning for a long-time superintendent.
Lampert described the course’s fund balance increases since 2017 and said staff budgeted about $200,000 for capital improvements this fiscal year, with a multi-year list of projects that includes equipment purchases, parking and irrigation repairs, and building maintenance. He highlighted a recent aerator installation on Pond #7 that reduced reliance on chemical treatments and said the city is exploring options such as solar power to run additional aerators if feasible.
Councilors praised the course’s affordability and strong usage and discussed potential future projects such as an outdoor pavilion; Lampert said staff will prioritize projects while keeping the facility financially sustainable.
