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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,April 26,2021 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 12. PARKS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN'S UPDATE—Continued <br /> Fourth is increased clubhouse staff hours;right now,the staffing model is one person in the clubhouse <br /> with a second person only occasionally.The group feels they should have the capability to have two <br /> people there Wednesday—Saturday evenings,to sell food,help with the pace of play,and the first tee. <br /> Frankly speaking,many people bring their own liquor, and many people just walk on the course without <br /> checking in or paying and there is an enforcement issue that a second person can help with.Finally, is <br /> $2,000 for music entertainment. <br /> Seals noted they were in the black for the last year$150,000+and she looks at it like they are just using <br /> some of the overage. <br /> Mayor Walsh does not have a problem doing any of that sltuff and they should see how it works.He noted <br /> Ron Olson come back with what has already been established as the budget,and any rollover dollars from <br /> last year from roads and bonds that were paid off were put into the building fund.He would like to see <br /> what they already have in and what they need to put in to get the funds there. <br /> Chair Roath agreed and hopes it will be positive next year. <br /> Crosby said if they get more of the kids from the schools coming there for golf events and starting at a <br /> young age. <br /> Edwards noted they have partnerships with schools and some golf programs come to the course in the <br /> afternoons during the season. <br /> Chair Roath noted the first CIP item would be the year-round fire-pit and they hope to have the clubhouse <br /> open next winter with more parties and activities scheduled. <br /> Mayor Walsh hopes some of the yearly items can fit in the budget($100,000-$150,000)rather than <br /> having to come and ask to increase the budget for things. <br /> Chair Roath stated 2020 proved that the golf course can be a profitable business and going forward they <br /> need to continue to expand capabilities and offerings and reach more customers.He said they also need to <br /> be sure they do this smartly and make the right decisions. <br /> Gordy Stofer, 190 Orono Orchard Road S,echoed that from his view as a passionate golfer,by all <br /> accounts last year was a tremendous year for the sport.People have come back to it or are trying it for the <br /> first time and they are excited to be out there.He sees people all day long playing the course and having a <br /> great time.He said in looking at Brookview,Braemar,and Chaska,which seem to be nicely thriving <br /> businesses for those communities,Orono could be some version of that.His biggest fear as living across <br /> the street is that it will continue to bleed red ink and something bad might happen down the road;the best <br /> case is it would be a profit center every year. <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br />