City of Galesburg Golf Advisory Commission met May 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Present: Members: Steve Cheesman, Paul Sandborg, Jerry Reynolds, David Selkirk, Rodney Bunch, Park Superintendent Don Miles, Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke, Greenskeeper Matt Miles and Director of Parks & Recreation Tony Oligney-Estill
Absent:
Minutes of April 23, 2019 meeting were approved. Greenkeeper Report:
Greenskeeper Matt Miles reported:
● Sand bunkers were edged.
● Greens were aerified with solid tines and top dressed with sand. Soil amendments and fertilizer was applied to the greens at that time.
● Greens have been rolled several times since aerification.
● Heavy rains have saturated the course and have made maintenance a bigger challenge this month.
Report was reviewed and accepted. Golf Professional Report:
Head Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke reported:
● Spring SHAMBLE
o 72 golfers participated
o Great turn out despite the cool, breezy day o Paid out $720 in merchandise credit
● Galesburg High School Basketball Outing o 72 players participated
o There was a little rain but turned out nice in the afternoon
o Pizza House catered the event with steak sandwiches
o Trend seems to have less “Season Pass” holders and more non-pass holders participating which means more revenue for Bunker Links
● All-City Scramble
o Only 2 teams signed up as of the Wednesday prior to the event
o The event was cancelled due to low participation and the weather forecast for bad weather
o Lake Bracken and Bunker Links both had major water issues on the course which would have prevented play
● April revenue was up $13,724 compared to 2018. This is primarily due to the increase in prices.
● Next events on the gold calendar: th
o Senior’s Only “Super-Ball” Thursday, June 6
o Teen Court – Lolita Junk Golf Outing, Saturday, June 8
o Galesburg Christian School Golf Outing, Saturday, June 22nd
• Passes sold through 5/27/19. The amount listed for 2018 is for the entire year of 2018. o Regular – 54, down 4 from 2018
o Senior – 98, same as 2018
o Associate – 8, down 2 from 2018
o Family – 1, up 1 from 2018
o Minor – 9, down 3 from 2018
o Junior – 7, new in 2019
o Young Adult – 9, new in 2019
o First Time Season Pass – 28, down 18 from 2018 o Default – 14, down 4 from 2018
• Total cards sold through 5/27/2019. The amount listed for 2018 is for the entire year of 2018.
o 10 Round (9 holes) – 4, down 2 from 2018
o 10 Round (18 holes) – 12, down 2 from 2018 o 20 Round – 15, down 10 from 2018
o Default – 1, same as 2018
Report was reviewed and accepted.
Old Business:
● Commissioner Bunch asked if anyone followed up with the firefighter’s golf outing to see why they don’t have their outing at Bunker Links. Don and Tony did not talk to Mike Whitson yet. Tony said he would follow up and report back to the Commission next month.
New Business:
● Tony passed out a rate comparison sheet of Bunker Links, Oak Run and Gibson Woods to see how we all compare. Tony also informed the Commission that the rates for 2020 need to be recommended soon. The Commissioners were asked to review the current rates and be ready to discuss and make a recommendation at the June meeting.
● Tony informed the Commission that there will be a demonstration of the Golfboard in June. The Golfboard is a device that is similar to a large skateboard for individual golfers to ride and take his/her bag. Staff is just looking into this possibility. If a decision is made to purchase some Golfboards, we would buy either 4 or 8 of them. The price per Golfboard is a bit lower if 8 or more are purchased. Tony will inform the Commission when a demo date is set.
● Commissioner Reynolds asked if staff could investigate the purchase price of electric push carts to possibly rent. Commissioner Reynolds thinks there may be golfers that would like to walk but don’t want to push a cart so an electric cart would be more suited to this type of golfer.
● Commissioner Selkirk asked about capital projects. Tony said staff would put together a list of capital projects for the golf course with some cost estimates. Tony reminded the Commission that when a capital project list for the golf course is complete, he needs to prioritize that list with all the capital projects for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Then the City needs to prioritize that park and recreation list with all the capital projects for the entire city.
Citizen Comments: ● None
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 P.M.
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/assets/1/20/Golf_Commission_Meeting_Minutes_5-28-2019.pdf
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