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Board hears consultant plans, reports roughly $53,000 revenue increase and approves minutes
Summary
At a routine meeting, the golf-course board heard a turf consultant—s upcoming recommendations for fairways and grass types, was told year-to-date revenue is about $53,000 higher than recent years, discussed cart-shed land acquisition and maintenance priorities, and approved minutes before adjourning.
Speaker 3 (board member) told the board the course has "had a stellar year," reporting that total revenue is about $53,000 higher than in recent years and that reported visitation is roughly 35,800, though the figures are unaudited. The board discussed several operational items raised by a newly engaged turf consultant who toured the course and will deliver recommendations on fairways, sand for greens, and long-term grass selections.
"Our total revenue looks like we're about $53,000 more than what we've ever done," Speaker 3 said, adding that the city recently passed a budget that keeps the golf-course subsidy at about $300,000 for the year. Speaker 3 said the consultant spent a day on the course and the board expects a report within roughly 30 days, which will include recommendations on fairway grasses, herbicide and pesticide approaches and a multi-year plan.
Board members asked the consultant—s suggestions be tailored to local drought conditions. Speaker 8 voiced concern that recommendations drawing on experiences from wetter regions would need careful adaptation: "You're talking about Missouri and Arkansas. They get a lot of rain. We don't." Speaker 3 responded that the consultant would take local conditions into account.
Operational items discussed included cart sheds, which Speaker 3 said are on hold pending the acquisition of an Elks property the board plans to close on but for which signatures remain outstanding; and routine maintenance priorities such as grub control, irrigation evaluation, and trash-can pads. Members volunteered to organize weekend work days to help with trash-can pads and other light course maintenance.
Amenity issues drew attention as well: Speaker 8 urged relocation of the porta-potty on hole 12 for better access and privacy, particularly for women players. The board also noted reports that greens are in good condition and thanked course staff, with multiple members offering help and praise for recent improvements.
Procedural items were handled quickly: Speaker 3 moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and the motion was approved by the assembled members; later the board moved and voted to adjourn. The transcript records members answering "Aye" during roll-call style confirmations but does not specify numerical tallies.
The board said it will circulate the consultant—s written recommendations to members when received and proceed with budgeted improvements only after confirming available funds. Next steps identified during the meeting included finalizing the Elks property signatures for cart-shed plans, reviewing the consultant—s report when delivered, and continuing evaluation of the irrigation system.
