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Parks Committee Minutes
October 20, 1992
Council em ers Present: Jim Bennett Chair; Jon Johnson and Christi Houser.
Staff Present: See attached list.
Others Present: See attached list.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilmember Bennett opened the meeting by announcing that there would be no
public testimony. He said that those attending the meetingl,to' testify should
come back for the 7:00 PM City Council meeting.
Parks Director Wilson presented his proposal to the Committee. He pointed out
that the Golf Advisory Board can make recommendations, and if they are wrong,
they can disband; but when he and his staff make a proposal,�i ,they must see it
through.
Wilson proposed that the Parks Department continue to operate the entire complex,
and hire a P.G.A. Pro as a City employee. He said this 1s ,vtocessary for the
complex to meet its financial obligations.
Wilson furnished the complex's financial history, comparisons with other courses
throughout the northwest, a list of unanticipated costs, at'),Ri!verbend, and a
proposed organizational chart.
Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Tukwila, gave a
little history on the Foster Golf Course. In 1977, the citizens of Tukwila
passed a bond issue when the city purchased Foster Golf Course., , The pro shop and
overall maintenance were operated under a professional conce�sign contract.
In 1983, the city took over maintenance, as the city felt ,it-could do a better
job by operating the total complex with City employees. WiMamsl said the city
wanted to keep golf revenues in Tukwila rather than give them to private
business.
Williams explained that Foster Golf Course is set up as an entArprise fund, with
no other funds taken from the golf course operation to pay fOr other services
except for direct accounting and legal . He said that in looking at Riverbend's
extra costs, this would be difficult for any operation.
In 1989 and 1990, Tukwila hired a Class A P.G.A. Pro to be the total manager of
the golf course, with only the power golf carts and the restaurant and lounge
under concession contract. Williams said this has resulted in a huge reduction
in the cost of care of the course and how it is operated, a 250% increase in
concession sales at the pro shop, and an increase in golfer satisfaction.
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October 20, 1992
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Wi 111 ams tol d the Committee that a Ci ty empl oyee at the pro shop i s paramount for
quality service. He said that Kent must maintain a partnership with the pro
staff and a partnership with the maintenance staff, and they must work hand in
hand.
Williams opined that it would be better for the citizens if Kent leaves Riverbend
under City management.
Robyn Bartel t commented that there have been three revisions to the Golf Advisory
Report since the October 13 Parks Committee meeting. She had real concerns as
a Golf Advisory Board member and as Riverbend Golf Complex Manager.
Bartell; said that there are figures in the report which are incorrect and not
real budget figures. She pointed out that some figures are listed as based upon
1992 budget figures, when they are really 1991 figures. She felt that the report
needs to be reviewed and discussed further.
Bartell; told Councilmember Johnson that she and complex staff concur with the
list of capital expenditures included in the report.
Councilmember Johnson moved to accept the Golf Advisory Board Report, and to
proceed as recommended 1 on the . capital expenditures recommendations.
Councilmember Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Johnson made a second motion to direct the City Attorney, the Finance Director,
the Parks Director and the Riverbend Golf Complex Manager to draft an R.F.P. that
would implement the Golf Advisory Board's proposal to have merchandising under
a management contract (Option A-1) .
Johnson explained that in order to make a good decision, the City needs concrete
numbers and assurance from the Bond Council as to whether or not the City can go
in that direction. The R.F.P. is to be taken to Bond Council for a decision, and
then to Parks Committee for review. Johnson said that if the City can go in that
direction, the Parks Committee can then fully look at that option as well as
other options before them.
Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Johnson assured Lubovich that the R.F.P. will pass through the City Attorney's
office before it is reviewed by the Parks Committee.
Bennett again suggested that anyone interested in addressing the issue further
should attend the 7:00 PM City Council meeting.
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