HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=FEBRUARY 26, 2008 (5) "" "' City of Elgin
° Mayor
Ed Schock
Council Members
Juan Figueroa
Robert Gilliam
David J. Kaptain
The Highlands Golf Course Project F John Steffen
Golf Leadership Team Meeting Minutes John Walters
February 26, 2008 City Manager
875 Sports Way Oiufemi Folarin
Present: Golf Leadership Team: Pastor Nate Edmonds, Bill Hoffer, Robert Kramer, Jane
Lehmann, Jim Nowicki, Randy Reopelle, Dave Thoren,
Gildardo Valencia
Staff: Femi Folarin, Mike Lehman, Jim Vogt, Verdelle Corn
Golf Course Architect: Art Schaupeter
Absent: Golf Leadership Team: Dan Loizzi, Dr. Paul Engen, Mayor Ed Schock
1. Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 11:36 a.m.
Il. Minutes of December 20, 2007 Meeting:
MOTION: Rob Kramer motioned to approve the minutes of the December 20, 2007
meeting. Bill Hoffer seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
I1I. Grand Opening: The grand opening celebration is Thursday, February 28, 2008.
1V. Highlands Phase 2 Golf Course Update: Art Schaupeter provided an updating on the
golf course construction. Construction documents are in process. Topsoil bid is in
process. Golf course construction bids are due March 7. Topsoil bids are due March 10.
The goal is to have the course completed by October.
Rob Kramer asked what City Council is looking for on the bids. Art communicated that
the bottom will be looked at, but will look at all elements broken down on bid tabulation
sheet; i.e., value for bid price. The bottom bid may not be the best value. Rob also
inquired if the Golf Leadership Team will be making a recommendation. Jim Nowicki
responded that staff will make a recommendation. Art also noted that material and fuel
prices are high, but contractors are in a very competitive market right now.
Art provided an update on the topsoil. 137,000 cubic yards of topsoil need to be brought
in by July 1. Six areas for stock piles are identified around course. Stock will be tested
three times making sure what is brought on site is what has been contracted for.
Rob Kramer asked if the grade issue has been taken care of and Art replied that we have
all the soil needed; i.e., 80,000 yards of cubic fill with regarding. Design worked from
lake out. The lake is at 722' elevation, 90' below the clubhouse. Hole 2 is the lowest
hole relative to the take. Fairway is 20' above lake elevation. Hydrologist reported the
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