#2 Meeting Minutes 1-5-11
GOLF COURSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
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MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 2011
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1 Floor Conference Room
Municipal Building
6:00 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Clyde Hoeser, Debi Doiel, Steve Hiser, Curt Terry
and Jan Bruss
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Rebecca Smith and Jay Winzenz
KEMPER SPORTS: Steve Loomis, Joe Schneider, Terry Hanley and Brendan
McCarthy
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by Chairperson Clyde Hoeser in the First
Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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The minutes of the September 29, 2010 open meeting, the September 29, 2010 closed
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session meeting and the March 17, 2010 closed session meeting were approved
unanimously on a motion by Steve Hiser and seconded by Jan Bruss.
INTRODUCTION OF KEMPER SPORTS
Terry Hanley introduced himself and thanked the Committee for the opportunity to serve
the City. Terry introduced Brendan McCarthy, public relations and marketing expert for the
Midwest Region. Brendan has been examining competitive setups and assessing
marketing opportunities. Steve Loomis introduced himself and said he is excited to be
back in the area. He shared his background of learning to golf at Riverside Golf Course.
Steve has been with Kemper Sports for over ten years.
Jay Winzenz shared his desire to set up meetings with user groups and clubs that use the
courses, such as the men’s and women’s leagues. Terry Hanley will also plan social
events for user groups in order to meet them and gain feedback.
Jay Winzenz shared the prospect of working with the Elks Club to cater events at
Riverside Golf Course to bring in more outings and to be more competitive in the market.
Jay also is in contact with the Public Links Association to share information and make them
feel comfortable with regard to keeping the Ray Fischer Tournament in Janesville. Terry
Hanley met with them and their consensus is to keep the tournament in Janesville.
PROPOSAL OF 2011 GOLF COURSE FEES
Jay Winzenz and Rebecca Smith informed the Committee that there will be no change in
fees for 2011. They will remain the same as 2010.
Terry Hanley suggested having a deadline for purchasing season passes and increasing
the fee for season passes after that date. This would encourage golfers to purchase their
pass early.
Clyde Hoeser suggested that the non-resident fees be removed from the printed table
presented to the Committee. Jay Winzenz stated it might be of benefit to keep the
information on the table, as further examination of the rate schedules will take place for
future years. The Committee also shared details of the reciprocal agreement with the pass
holders to Steve and the Kemper staff.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Steve Loomis stated that he feels great about solidifying Kemper’s relationship with the
WPGA regarding the Ray Fischer Tournament and is happy to be working at Riverside and
Blackhawk Golf Courses.
MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Joe Schneider stated that a list of new equipment that might be needed has been
developed and staff is evaluating the remaining equipment to develop a replacement
schedule. A Capital Improvement Plan will be done in the next year.
Rebecca Smith informed the Committee that the brush piles have been removed and tee
yardage markers for Blackhawk have been purchased.
The Committee also discussed changing logos to start a brand for the courses. Jan Bruss
also suggested changing the scorecards.
The meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM on a motion by Jan Bruss and a second by Curt Terry.
This motion passed unanimously.
Submitted by:
Rebecca Smith
City Staff Representative