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Council agrees to raise green fee to $5, directs staff to change golf agreement and pay seasonal help
Summary
Milford councilors backed a staff plan to modify the golf-course agreement, raise the public green fee from $3 to $5 starting July 1, and authorize $4,000 in extra seasonal pay (June–September) to sustain volunteer operations; tournaments' green-fee receipts will return to the city going forward.
Milford councilors spent much of a June 3 work session on the city golf course’s operations, revenue and volunteer capacity.
Barry Barnes, introduced by staff as a member of the Milford Golf Association, told the council that volunteer energy often fades by mid-summer and proposed a mix of modest price increases and short-term paid help to maintain course upkeep. “Raise the green fees from $3 to $5,” Barnes said, arguing the change would capture modest revenue from casual players and help fund seasonal assistance.
Staff described recent revenue and pass sales (city entries showed $1,082 in green fees since February and $6,200 in passes to date) and proposed several adjustments: increase the per-round fee to $5, rewrite the management agreement so the city keeps tournament green fees, and allow an extra $1,000 per month for June, July, August and September (a $4,000 total) to compensate seasonal workers if needed. Staff recommended applying the green-fee change July 1 and returning tournament receipts to the city, but to allow the already-advertised July 4 event to keep its current arrangement.
Council members generally supported the approach as a way to stem volunteer burnout and produce a more measurable revenue stream; staff said they will draft a revised agreement and bring it to the next council meeting for adoption by resolution. No formal ordinance was introduced at the work session; the council provided direction for staff to prepare contract language and budget adjustments.
Staff also discussed administrative matters for hiring student workers (16 and older) on short notice, payroll timing and workers’ compensation enrollment so seasonal hires can be paid promptly when work begins.
