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Commission approves membership and cart‑storage increases for city golf course, effective April 1, 2027
Summary
The Schmooze City Commission approved a recommendation from the golf-course board to increase annual memberships and cart‑storage fees to offset rising operating costs; membership increases will not take effect until April 1, 2027 to give members time to prepare.
The commission voted to approve membership and cart‑storage fee increases recommended by the golf‑course board. City Manager Todd Newman said the board met April 8 and recommended membership increases because inflation and extended seasonal play have raised operational costs.
What was approved: the board recommended and the commission approved a $100 increase for single memberships and a $200 increase for family memberships, along with increases to electric cart storage and related charges. Staff noted the golf-course enterprise budget is about $525,000–$535,000 and that memberships currently number about 247.
Timing and rationale: Newman told commissioners any approved changes will not take effect until April 1, 2027, giving current members a full year to plan. Commissioners cited the course’s heavy use and its role in local quality of life when voting to approve the increases.
Vote and next steps: a motion to adopt the fee changes was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; staff will publish the new fee schedule and incorporate the changes into next year’s budget and publishing.
