9-25-1989OPEN SPACE & RECREATION COMMISSION
September 25, 1989
Members present: Chair Anderegg, Vice -chair Bergh, Rich Krahulec, Chuck Burmeister,
Michele Bix, Rick Groper and Pat Borchert. Also present were: Ed Cochrane (Golden
Valley Soccer Association), Sue Cook, John O'Neill, Kris Tovson, Rick Jacobson and
Sharyl Thompson.
There were no agenda changes or additions.
MINUTES - AUGUST 28, 1989
A motion was made by Rick Groger and seconded by Rich Krahulec to accept the minutes
of August 28, 1989. Motion carried.
ED COCHRANE - GOLDEN VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Rick Jacobson introduce Ed Cochrane. The Golden Valley Soccer Association started
about a year ago when Northwest Soccer combined with Plymouth/New Hope: Ed gave
the Commissioners a copy of the philosophy statement for the Soccer Association. He
pointed out that it emphasizes the program's goal is for the training and enjoyment of the
participants. Every child plays at least 50% of the game. The 3 Golden Valley teams
competed with teams from surrounding communities. It is a skill oriented program and
they attempt to set up the schedule so kids will not have to choose between soccer and
baseball. During the fall, the kids participate in the Park and Recreation soccer program;
in December they practice for a few weeks and then play in a Christmas Cup Tournament;
Sunday Soccer runs for 7-8 weeks in January through March, and the summer program
goes from April through July.
Next year there will be try -outs to form an "A" and "B" level team, but no one will get cut
and not be allowed to play.
ADULT ACTIVITIES RECREATION REPORT - SUE COOK
Sue Cook gave a brief report on the adult summer activities. The Concerts in the Park
were very well attended and an attempt will be made to increase to four concerts next year.
Sue also reported that next year three Brochures will be printed and mailed out instead of
four. This is due to the overlap of spring and summer activities. Because parents must
plan their summer activities so far in advance, they have used the Spring Brochure as their
guide, not realizing that the Summer Brochure had many more activities listed.
GOLF COURSE POLICY CHANGE
A proposal was introduced to eliminate selling 9 -hole tickets between 8:30 and 3:30,
Monday through Friday (except Wednesday afternoon). There was then discussion
regarding the proposal. It is the feeling of the staff that this will help better utilize the
enitre eighteen holes, as well as bring in additional revenue.
A motion was made by Rick Groger and seconded by Michele Bix to accept the policy.
Vote: 2 Yes, 1 No, 4 Abstain.
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FEES AND CHARGES
The Park and Recreation Department proposed fees for 1990 programs were reviewed. A
motion was made by Pat Borchert and seconded by Michele Bix to accept the fees and
charges as proposed. Motion carried.
The golf course fees and charges were discussed. Chuck Burmeister asked for an
explanation as to why there should be an increase. Rick Jacobson responded that expenses
are going up and improvements need to be made on the course, as well as to finance the
cost of the clubhouse remodeling. These improvements are entirely funded out of user
fees. Chuck pointed out that with the proposed increases, the percent of increase is higher
for the patron, resident and seniors than for the non -patrons. He felt this showed the
residents they are being penalized again, and this was opposite of what the Commission
requested last year.
Pat Borchert suggested that the differential between the patron and non -patron be larger
on a percentage basis.
Chuck Burmeister asked if there was any guarantee the greens would be in good shape next
year. Rick Jacobson responded that there was no guarantee, but best efforts would be
made. Chuck responded that with a marginal course this year and lost patrons, he felt it
was a poor time to increase the fees.
A motion was made by Chuck Burmeister and seconded by Michele Bix to repeat the
opinion of the Commission to the Council of 1988 that the resident needs consideration,
and maintain the fees for all patrons at the 1989 level and accept the other increases as
proposed. Discussion followed.
Pat Borchert said that if the fees are kept the same as last year for the patrons, the
difference should be made up somewhere so the budget could be met. She proposed
raising the non -patron fees if the patron fees were kept the same.
Rick Groger felt the $2.00 differential between patron and non -patron green fees was
rational and was not comfortable with increasing it more. He pointed out that if the course
is filled now and it was made too sweet to the patron, the non -patron would not be able to
get on the course at all.
After discussion a vote was taken on the motion. Yes 4; No 2. Motion carried.
Pat Borchert made the recommendation to look at this in June next year to determine
strategies and discuss philosophy of fee structures in order to give the residents better
preference.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 PM.
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