HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-19city council minutesBOOK 49
SPECIAL MEETING
WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 19 2008
7:30 P.M.
PAGE 193
The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nancolas.
City Council members present: Blacker, Oates, Hopper, Callsen, Dakan, and Sobba.
Staff members present: E1Jay Waite, Finance Director; Jeff Osgood, Golf Board Chairman; and John
Watson, Pro Purple Sage Golf Course.
(ITEMS OUTLINED BY STAFF)
• The purpose of the workshop was to discuss recommendations concerning the proposed fee
schedule for FY- 2008 -09 pertaining to the Fairview and Purple Sage Golf Courses.
(ITEMS OUTLINED BY STAFF)
• Jeff Osgood: Presented new golf pass structure - $599.00 adult, $459 senior, and installment pay
plan. Fees are reduced from 2008 due to economic conditions and belief that more passes will sell
at the lower price. Recommended additional advertising budget.
• E1Jay Waite: Presented worksheets showing rounds played and passes sold at Purple Sage in
2008. Worksheet showing budget required paying all golf obligations at proposed fee structure.
Recommended targets for pass sales and green fee play to meet budget.
• John Watson: Outlined success at Fairview Golf Course with lower fees implemented two (2)
years ago and green fee revenue increases associated with reduced weekday rates at Purple Sage in
July.
(RECOMMENDATIONS TO STAFF)
• Council recommended adding a $400 restricted pass for adults on Monday thru Friday only to
accommodate the golfers already purchasing this pass.
• It was agreed that advertising will be critical in soliciting new pass holders. Require repayment of
the general fund loan to begin in 2009.
(ADJOURNMENT)
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED AS written THIS l DAY OF DECEMBER 2008.
Mayor
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
Councilperson Councilperson
ATTEST:
City Clerk