03-01-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 1 , 1993 GOLF COURSE - CONT. Gerhardson noted Steffenhagen coordinates preparation of the trail with the DNR and thereby reduces the possibility of doing damage to the course. Ilse questioned the need for liability insurance for the winter activities. Gerhardson noted the City does not schedule the activities. He said the City has tried to put up safeguards to prevent inJuries. W( ison suggested checking with other golf courses that use their facilities in the winter to see how they handle liability issues. Chair Flint asked Steffenhagen his views on the purpose of the golf course. Steffenhagen repiied that he feels it is to supply the City with a piace for the average person to goif . Wilson asked the percentage of golfers that are non-resfdents. Steffenhagen said he was not aware of that percentage. He stated the course can accommodate most golfers that want to use it . Wilson suggested giving Orono residents preferred tee-times. Steffenhagen noted a preferred system was used in the past , but ft was not used much. He added most golfers that play at Orono are middte-aged. Gerhardson explained when Steffenhagen began with the City there were two employees at the golf course: course superintendent and club house manager, which now has been combined into one position, and Steffenhagen has done a great job managing both areas. Vongries asked if Public Works does any work on the course. Gerhardson said periodfcally they will help when needed. Chair Flint asked where the profit from the course goes. Gerhardson indicated any proflt realized goes to the General Fund. Wilson inquired abou# average profit . Steffenhagen stated for the last four years, the average prof ( t was approximately $30,000. GOLF COURSE - CONT. 3