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Golf Commission Minutes, November26, 2024
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting was called to order by Stan Devlin at 4:00 pm
Roll Call: Present: Members: Stan Devlin, Bob Reedy, Dave Selkirk, Greenkeeper Matt
Miles, Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke, Parks and Recreation Director Don Miles,
and Council Liaison Steve Cheesman
Absent: Rodney Bunch, Jerry Reynolds, both excused.
Minutes: Minutes from the October meeting were approved, with a motion from Reedy, 2nd by
Devlin.
Reports:
Parks and Recreation Director:
Director Miles reported that the drainage project shall be commencing soon per a discussion
with the contractor that was awarded the project. The 2025 budget will be approved at the
December 2nd Council meeting, which then will start the process of lining up projects for next
season. Projects would include more drainage work, cart path resurfacing, and bridge
replacements on holes #1 and #3.
Council Liaison:
Steve Cheesman reported that he just wanted to congratulate the entire golf course staff for
another great year. Improvements are continuing and the course keeps getting better year
after year.
Greenkeeper:
Greenkeeper Miles reported that a lot of cleanup work from high winds has been done. Leaf
blowing and mulching consumed a great deal of time and effort. Aeration of the fairways with
slicing tines was performed. Winterization of the irrigation system was accomplished. Some golf
course accessories were brought indoors before freezing. The outside restrooms have been
winterized and closed for the remainder of the season.
Golf Professional:
Golf Professional Luedtke reported that October set a new record for rounds played for the
month. Revenue was up in all categories. It was a great month for weather and business . Golf
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outings were up 18 percent for 2024, with 20 large outings accounting for 1,623 rounds, and
bringing in between $50,000 to $100,000 in revenue. Two new golf outings have already been
booked for next season. Post 285 Legion Baseball and a fundraiser for the local chapter of the
FFA. Tournament play was up 9 percent. Tremendous turnout for the events and the Centennial
Cup was a huge success. Already working on merchandise orders for next year, pricing new
tables and chairs for the interior of the golf shop. Also looking into a new credit card processor
for the golf shop counter. A punch card including cart may be a new item for 2025.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
There was discussion about a cash and credit fee for golf memberships. It was stated that a
decision would have to be a City wide process, not just for the golf course. Finance would have
the final decision if something like that could be done or not. A discussion about getting an
ATM installed in the golf shop was held as well. More information will need to be attained
before discussing any further.
Citizen Comments:
None.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M.
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Don Miles, Director of Parks and Recreation