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Home My WebLink AboutStaff Report 19 08/20/1990AUG 2 0 1990 CITY OF PETALUMA Office of the City Manager August 16, 1990 Memorandum TO: Mayor and.City Council FROM: John L. Scharer, City Manager SUBJECT: Golf Course Proposal You have been presented a proposal by Mr. Rod Metzler, President, Golden Empire Golf, Inc. to form a public /private partnership to develop an 18 hole public golf course in the City of Petaluma. Should the Council wish to proceed with further development of this partnership, I recommend that: 1. The City Council authorize a 120 day period to negotiate exclusively with Golden Empire Golf, Inc. 2. The Mayor appoint a committee consisting of Council Members and a representative from the Parks & Recreation Commission. John L. Scharer City Manager JLS /mk /scharerm /18 GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF i I N C O R P O R A T E D GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL CITY OF PETALUMA COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE 7 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 5, PETALUMA, CA 54952 GOLF OOUPIS! FACLITES IN SACRAMENTO • VALLEY SPIMNOS • DAVIS • WACO, TEXAS PROPOSAL CONTENTS PAGE A PUBLIC GOLF COURSE IN PETALUMA .. ..............................1 PROPOSAL INTENT ................... ..............................4 SITE AND MASTER PLAN .............. ..............................5 PROPOSED FACILITIES ............... ..............................6 COURSE ARCHITECT .................. ..............................8 METHOD OF OPERATION ............... .............................24 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE ..... .............................36 PROJECT FUNDING ................... .............................37 COMPANY STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE .................. ............38 A PURL =C COLE' COURSE =N PETAL.UMPk More than 30 million Americans play golf, some avidly, others casually. Children as young as eight, as well as, octogenarians enjoy the game equally as well. For this reason, golf is known as the "game of a lifetime ", a claim virtually no other participant sport can make. Therefore, a public golf course in the community is servicing a large segment of the population. However, the benefits of a golf course far exceed those merely derived by the sport itself. I. II. OPEN SPACE Open space and establishing a permanent buffer between urban and agricultural lands has been an ongoing goal for the City of Petaluma. The proposed project is consistent with this plan and achieves a permanent, aesthetically appealing, natural buffer area on land ideally suited for the project. A golf course is a coordinated existing natural and cultural and natural features such as channels. RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITY system of open space that links facilities using city streets stream corridors and drainage The course would blend well with and enhance the master plan for the area which includes athletic fields and picnic areas. The proposed course will provide a recreational opportunity to the citizens of Petaluma that currently does not exist. The recently constructed Adobe Creek Golf Course has announced a fee schedule that will make it economically unfeasible for the average citizen to play with much frequency. The proposed course will have a fee schedule for Petaluma residents similar to the Windsor Golf Course and other recently constructed public play courses of the same type. There will be a large emphasis on development of golf within the community. Some of the programs that will be established in this area include: * JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS AND CLINICS "CLUBS FOR KIDS" PROGRAM: A CLUB GIVEAWAY PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE GOLF TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. "ADOPT A SCHOOL" A PROGRAM IN WHICH ONE OF THE STAFF PROFESSIONALS TEAMS UP WITH A LOCAL SCHOOL TO -1- f INTRODUCE GOLF AS PART OF THE SCHOOL'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. "JUNIOR CLUB" TO TEACH ETIQUETTE AS WELL AS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GAME. MEMBERSHIP OPEN TO ALL YOUTH AND WILL ENTITLE THEM TO DISCOUNTS ON GOLF, RANGE BALLS, AND MERCHANDISE IN THE PRO SHOP. * HIGH SCHOOL GOLF TEAMS COURSE WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOTH CASA GRANDE AND PETALUMA HIGH SCHOOLS FOR PRACTICE AND COMPETITION. * GROUP LESSONS FOR ADULTS TO BE OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PETALUMA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. * SENIOR DISCOUNT PROGRAMS DISCOUNTS ON FEES AT OFF PEAK OR SELECTED TIMES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. III. QUALITY OF LIFE Golf courses enhance the quality of life within a community. In addition to the recreation opportunities, it will provide: * GOLF COURSES PROVIDE LOCAL YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. * GOLF COURSES ARE NOW IN THE FOREFRONT OF GREEN -BELT PLANNING. CONSERVATION GROUPS AND ECOLOGY GROUPS ARE GIVING GREATER RECOGNITION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF GOLF COURSE ACREAGE. THE TREES, GRASS, AND PLANTING HAVE A BENEFICIAL EFFECT ON AIR AND PURIFICATION. * GOLF COURSES LEND AN IMPORTANT SCENIC VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE OF A GOLF COURSE BENEFITS THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AT NO COST TO THE GENERAL CITIZENRY. * GOLF COURSE ACTIVITIES GENERATE ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUE FROM FOOD. BEVERAGES, AND EMPLOYMENT AREAS. * GOLF COURSES PROVIDE A SANCTUARY FOR BIRDS AND SMALLER ANIMALS. * GOLF COURSES AND COMPANION FACILITIES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE AREA OF PHYSICAL FITNESS AND EXERCISE. * GOLF COURSES OFFER AN INCREASING RECREATIONAL OUTLET FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. -2- * GOLF COURSES ARE A PERFECT AQUIFER FOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. * GOLF COURSES ARE UNIQUE AS BOTH A RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND CONSERVATION LAND TRACT WITH NO ACQUISITION COST TO THE COMMUNITY. * THE PROPOSED LAKES AND PONDS WITHIN THE COURSE, WHILE SERVING AS HAZARDS OF THE GAME, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL RELEVANCE AS DRAINAGE DETENTION AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. * GOLF COURSES PRESERVE A MEANS FOR THE CITY DWELLER TO HAVE A CLOSER RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE. * GOLF COURSES ARE QUIET NEIGHBORS AND ARE BUILT TO BE ENJOYED BY ALL AGES. These are only a few of the many benefits a golf course can achieve, given the opportunity. -3- x 4 PROPOSAZ =NTENT GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF hereby proposes to plan, design, construct and operate an 18 hole Public Golf Course Facility on lands owned by the City of Petaluma, and lands controlled by GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, Petaluma, California. GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF proposes to construct all improvements, as detailed in the proposal, with private financing at no cost to the City of Petaluma. Improvements made by GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF on City land and its own land will become property of City upon termination of lease. The term of the proposed lease is 60 years. -4- i SITE AND M,A,STER PLAN The proposed golf course site is located on city owned lands adjacent to the Municipal Airport and East Washington Street. The City owned property is approximately 126 acres, which will be combined with a 33 acre parcel controlled by Golden Empire Golf. This will make a total of 159 acres which will accommodate an 18 hole, par 72, golf course, driving range, and clubhouse facility. Much of this property is located in the "Clear Zone" of the Petaluma Airport. In initial discussions with David Dietz of Hodges & Shutt, the airport engineers for the City of Petaluma, the golf course would be an acceptable use for this land. The proposed golf course design is in accordance with this "Clear Zone" and will meet F.A.A. standards for construction of facilities in this area. The use of this type of airport lands for golf course facilities has been used successfully by other cities. It is an excellent conforming recreational use for lands that would normally sit idol because of the use restrictions. The 100 acre parcel to the north of E. Washington Street has previously been proposed for a community athletic field complex. The new plan, depicted in the site plan by architect Richard Bigler, illustrates the golf course as well as athletic fields in a revised configuration. It also illustrates the site plan as proposed by the Redwood Empire Sports Associates. The net result is an increase in much needed athletic fields as well as a golf course in a beautiful master plan. 15-1! , r I'vo �pC P' 4' ,tk y�, �t <Y` ♦ �< - L� �� - +_� �`:�. -fir - - • 6` _ _ -. .. � CpEC f,mo•eP .. Ae �i v�r.! .... i��,!..:'"�r1. .; ., •,,. %Z -+,� tJ�,,` �. `,` *c'} rat _ eEn,,4. °� ��'� aEr w4. LL F�`F // �\ ��/ a � _ � r Z _E <.� `ate / r. sa�, "Nr� � 4 � '•y/y , L . a[:.':n..r. 9 - o`f a .4 r ° f'= / `� _ 4 n+ •. �''y �'4 i kr S . %�F J ' sMr.`i�'u•�s c• 6 ,q +�v C� 4` *. k��q- - - -£� ! � � fs ,�a' i`' �`4x'' .. � � r � / f Fa4 ., 44'4'Y +sc `1' �4 * r! !' t' IsT. �� `'yam ��'4'''cc� 4,I• ,�, .� !' �` � <t\ • s LODE.. 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Bialc ASIA NGF ��b� . -ir rmm Ir- ovoae[.vry �V IA anf a6 at-. r�1✓•. a.r a.laaa W SCORE CARD MOLE YOS PAR HOLE YDS PAR 1 335 0 10 450 2 350 t 11 230 3 3 300 ♦ 12 550 5 4 21k5 4 13 400 S 42D 4 14 530 5 6 165 3 15 310 4 7 {50 4 is 165 3 1 4 170 500 3 5 17 In 3b S 2,775 35 3,.1-05 37 2975 35 M-9 J m I-i i1 ' AIRPORT l l l l 1 I1 II III a II I Li - SECTION OF 15TH & 16TH ISLAND GREENS -• PROPOSED FAC =L= T 2ES The facilities to be constructed by Golden Empire Golf would be, but not be limited to, the following: 1) An 18 hole Championship Golf Course as depicted in the Route Plan by Richard Bigler. The course to be approximately 6,500 yards in length with a Par of 72. 2) Landscape and Irrigation improvements including an automatic irrigation system for all tees, fairways, and greens and around all structures. 3) A Practice Range with a minimum of 30 all grass tees, and of sufficient width to insure good turf conditions. Range also may be night lighted for use in the evenings, subject to airport restrictions. 4) A Clubhouse Complex to include Golf Shop, Restaurant, Bar, Snack Bar, Rest Rooms, and Golf Cart Storage for 60 carts. Clubhouse building to be no less than 6,000 square feet. 5) An outside barbecue area for group use. This area would accommodate 150 to 200 people. 6) Parking lot for 150 to 200 cars. 7) Necessary mechanical, electrical, and plumbing installations. 8) Extension of treated water main at the current end of line location on the Adobe Creek Golf Course to the Cottonwood Golf Course site. The extension of this line would also be designed to accommodate the duel use of the golf course and athletic fields for irrigation of treated water. 9) A Golf Course Maintenance Facility Complex which shall include a building of not less than 4.000 square feet to house all course maintenance equipment. Appropriate other amenities such as fencing, landscaping, storage bins, fuel tanks. etc... 10. Additional construction subject to approval of City. services. GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF may elect to construct additional facilities which are compatible and provide optional -7- GOT.F COURSE ARCH= TEC T The golf course architect GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF has hired for the Cottonwood Golf Course project is Mr. Richard Bigler. Mr. Bigler has extensive experience in golf course architecture, as well as other recreational facilities, as detailed in the following resume. S:0 RICHARD BIGLER ASSOCIATES GOLF AND LANDSCAPE AE2CfHfECT DEL REY, CALIF. P.O. BOX 308, DEL REY, CANE. 93616 (209) 88&2882 IRE GOLF RESUME OF- RICHARD BIGLER ASSOCIATES DEL REY CALIF, RICHARD BIGLER is known for his work in major municipal Parks and Golf Courses in Western America. He has completed over 100 million dollars worth of work in Park and Golf Course construction. Richard Bigler has enjoyed continuous 25 years as a Golf and Park Architect. His work has had national notice by the press, and in many industry publications. He has been a speaker to many National Park and City Conferences. Clients he has had ii-i6ide over 50 major Cities in the Western United States. His feelings on Golf and Golf design are as follows: I like to design Golf Courses that play well for the average man. My experience in the design of Parks has had a great influence on how I see Golf. I see Golf Courses as great specialized Parks. I not only take great care in the design of the course for the play of Golf, but, I like the course to reflect the great traditional values of the overall Park like experience. I feel the beauty, grading and planting of the course to be as important as the individual design of the fairways and greens. My Golf Courses have all been successful, I have received several winning design awards, and they have been accepted by the public pryer. PRPSIDEMI`IAL, COMMISSIONS: GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER PARK a memorial to President Eisenhower, Orange County, California THE PAT NIXON PARK, a park for Pat Nixon, first lady of the United States 0TH E,R CLIEAUS OF INTEREST INCLUDE: ROBERT REDFORD - The Sundance property, Utah. SUMMA CORPORATION - Howard Hughes projects in Nevada and California PRINCESS SHAMS - Of the Shah of Iran Family AWARD WINNING GOLF COURSE COMMISSIONS: RIDGEMARK GOLF COURSE - Hole 3, best of 18 Holes in Northern Calif., Ridgemaik Gob Course has Hosted such Major Tournaments as the Ladies PGA Tournaments and the celebrated Northerr. California Mens Tournament ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF COURSE - Holes 2, 3, and 13, Best of 18 in Orange County. Millis COMPLETED MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES INCLUDE: Oceanside Municipal Golf - City of Oceanside, Calif., Anaheim Hills Municipal Golf - City of Anaheim, Calif., De Bell Golf Course remodel - City of Burbank, Calif., Valley Oaks Golf Course - City of Visalia, Calif., Palm Lakes Golf Course remodel - City of Fresno, Calif., COMPLETED PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDE: Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, 36 holes, Hollister, Calif., La Contenta Country Club - Valley Springs, Calif., Desert Inn, Desert Inn Casino, Los Vegas, remodel work. Summa Meadow Valley Country Club, Caliente, Nevada. Polvadero Golf - Coalinga, Calif., The City of Lodi Golf Study, Lodi, Calif., The Malibu Golf Survey, Summa Corp. Saratoga Golf and Country Club, in construction MASTERPLAN STUDIES: * Work in progress Yosemite Lakes Country Club 18 Hole Golf and Residential Development Sky Ranch Golf Remodel plan for 18 Holes Lake Naciemento * 18 Hole Lakeside Recreation Park The Equity Golf proposal * 18 Hole Residential Development Thorn Ranch 9 Hole River development Ashmore Golf proposal 18 Hole Foothill Development Dry Creek Golf 18 Hole Residential Development The Lam Golf proposal * City of Los Banos, Municipal Golf -11- 'I'1ie Chowchilla Golf Complex * 36 Hole Residential Development Lodi Family Golf Center 9 Hole Municipal 3 Par. Paicines Ranch Golf * Consultant to a 216 Hole Golf Development Bel - Indianola Golf* 18 Hole Residential Development City of Delano proposal * Municipal Golf Course Study Tacavtay Golf, Manila, Philippines 18 1-lole Golf Coarse, I ra rnway, Condo Development, with major Hotel and Recreation Center. Lucky Lady Golf 18 Hole Residential Development The Carter Golf proposal 18 Hole Residential Development Wild Horse Golf course 27 Hole Residential Development Ed Gould Golf proposal * 18 Hole Residential Development City of Porterville * Green Construction RICHARD BIGLER is a recognized Golf Course Architect, by the National Golf Foundation. Alift- C� 1�' Ff �- 6 NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION -12- RICHARD A. BIGLER GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT NGF DESIGN AWARDS 1959 California Home show 1970 Bettencourt Park Highest Award for Landscape Contractor Award Structural Design of Merit, Cerritos 1960 California Home Show Award of Merit, Structural Design, Award of Merit Planting plan, Best overall design in show 1961 Pleasanton Garden Show Highest Award of Merit 1961 Oakland Library Design Award for a children's Reading Garden 1962 Masterplan - White Bros. Mobile Park, Best Mobile Park Development of the Year 1969 Exhibitor at Laguna Beach Festival of Arts 1960 Landscape Scene for the Nurseryman's Association 1965 AIA Nomination - Foothill Professional Center Park Sunnyvale, California 1968 City of Merced Beautification Award, Applegate Park 1970 Turfgrass Award - Eader Park, Huntington Beach 1970 Pat Nixon -Special Achievement Award, Cerritos 1973 Edison Community Park, Huntington Beach - California Park and Recreation Society Environmental Award 1985 Beautification Nomination, Sundial Design, Bakersfield Beautification Committee 1970 Bear Creek Parkway - Merced Environmental Design Award State of California 1986 Ridgemark Golf Course, Won one hole in the best of 18 holes for the area. 1987 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 1987 of the best 18 holes of golf in Orange County, Anaheim Hills won 3 holes of the 18. 1987 Ridgemark Golf Course 1987, held the, "PGA Northern California Open" 1987 Certificate of Merit Award Joe Herb Park City of Merced 1988 Award of Merit Lake Mc Swain Park M.I.D. Merced County 1990 Edison Management Energy Saving Award, Mooney Grove Park, Tulare County -13- DARKS CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH SENATOR MURDY PARK: 20 Acres, Community Center, Major group picnic area, play areas with playgrounds designed by myself, tennis complex., opep softball and play areas. D/W D/S EDISON COMMUNITY PARK: 40.kcres, Community Center, Major Sports area, including, lighted softball, handball, basketball, soccer :end football fields with major picnic and free play. D /WD /S NAVY PARK MASTERPL IN: Masterplan for a 5 acre park site. CITY OF HUNTINGTON RBA developed the first Park and Recreation Masterplan element BEACH, CITY WIDE PARKS for the City wide General Plan in 1964. This was done in connection AND RECREATION with Norman Worthy, the Park Director, and is the foundation of MASTERPLAN. todays park system. LAKE PARK MASTERPLAN: Masterplan of Historic City Park. Solution involved saving existing park elements. MARINA PARK MASTERPLAN: Masterplan for a 12 acre park site with softball and single family picnic. EDISON EASEMENT NIASTERPLAN: IRBY PARK: COLLEGE VIEW PARR: GOLDEN VIEW PARK: PERRY PARK. WARDLOW PARE: LE BARD PARK: SHAMEL ASH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: CITY OF ORANGE, CALIF., Masterplan of some 8 miles of Edison Easement land with construction of several parts of it. 2 acre neighborhood park, open play area and playground. D/WD /S 5 acre neighborhood park with softball, picnic and play areas. D/W D/S 3 acre neighborhood park with open play and play equipment. D/WD /S 2 acre neighborhood park. Playground and open picnic areas. D/WD /S 2 acre neighborhood. Playground and open areas for single family picnic. D/WD /S 5 acre neighborhood park with recreation center, tennis, group picnic, and play area. D/WD /S Extensive study of the Shamel Ash tree in City Parkways and recommendations thereto. GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID 20 acre site, reclaimed from a borrow pit adjoining an existing water EISENHOWER PARK: district lake. Single family activities, free play sport fields, ponds and streams, farm animal zoo, rest room and parking areas. this park is known for its outstanding beauty. —14— CITY OF WESTMINSTER, CALIF., EDISON EASEMENT Masterplan of app. 4 miles of Edison Easement property, connected MASTERPLAN: to Cities of Fountain Valley, and Huntington Beach. CASCADE PARK: 2 acre neighborhood park with play areas. D/WD /S COLLEGE PARK: 3.9 acre park with custom designed log playground adjoining Edison easement. CORONET PARK: 1.9 acre neighborhood park with play areas. D/WD /S INDIAN VILLAGE PARK 1.5 acre park with Indian theme. D/WD /S NEWCASTLE PARK 2.2 acre neighborhood park with play areas. D/WD /S PALO VERDE PARK 11.9 acre park with sport areas and play equipment areas. S/WD /S CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIF., sections of the parkway. D/WD /S ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF Project included a 27 hold maslerplan with the construction of 18 COURSE holes of golf in the Anaheim Hills. The golf course is known for its setting in the hills and tournament quality. D/WD /S CITY OF ONTARIO, CALIF., Masterplan with Spanish speaking theme for the Mexican interests EUCLID AVE BOULEVARD Redevelopment of 3 miles of Euclid Ave. Downtown area has BEAUTIFICATION: seating and street furniture. Major entry signs at both ends to RAHILLY PARK announce the city of Ontario. This Boulevard in the world. This project was done in connection with Ribera and Sue. CITY OF MERCED, CALIF., APPLEGATE PARK PROJECTS Design of landscape at park headquarters, parking lot and zoo area. BEARCREEK PARK Masterplan study of the Bear creek Park through the City of Merced, 3 miles. Construction Documents for 1/2 mile section with development. This Park won the Environmental Design Award from the state of California. D/WD /S BLACK RASCAL CREEK Masterplan of Park area in the City of Merced and development of 3 DEVELOPMENT sections of the parkway. D/WD /S 10 MINI PARKS Design and development of 10 single family lots in the West section of town for neighborhood play areas. Funding from Federal money to minority areas. D/WD /S MEXICAN PLAZA Masterplan with Spanish speaking theme for the Mexican interests MASTERPLAN in town. Project included a study of Mexican Plaza development in Mexico. RAHILLY PARK 18 acre park site with stream, (Black Rascal Creek), nature areas, bridge, restroom, park storage building, parking lot, and major play areas with future tennis complex. Work was done with Larsen, Ohlinger and Hill as Engineers and Architect. D/WD /S -15- JOE HERB PARK 40 acre Masterplan of future park development which includes, restroom, concession, softball score area in the building complex. 3 major softball fields, with lighting. Future recreation building, group picnic areas, Gee play areas and designated play areas. Park is designed for use by single family use while at a major sport event. Design and construction of 1st phase was with Larsen Ohlinger and Hill. D/WD /S FAHRF,NS CREEK PARK 40 acre park masterplan which includes, Major stream, (Black MASTERPLAN Rascal Creek), waterways, open meadow area and nature areas along stream and existing Eucalyptus tree groves. Also included is Senior Citizen area, group picnic, single family picnic, single family picnic, and open sports play area. A Japanese Garden and building is also planned. STEVEN LEONARD PARK Masterplan of an existing 7 acre park with a community center. Park uses are to be updated to include pool area, basketball, and children play area. Walking and scaling areas are also to be provided. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT Entryway to downtown from parking areas done in connection with Larsen Ohlinger and Hill. D/WD /S FRESNO STATE COLLEGE, CALIF. BOARD OF REGENTS OVERALL COLLEGE Involved the overall site design of all future buildings and spurt MASTERPLAN activities. SPECIFIC PROJECTS: Science Building Art Building Engineering Building Student Bookstore Student Union Maple Ave street closure Cafeteria All projects included D/WD /S MERCED JUNIOR COLLEGE Masterplan of site with DuPertuis and Hess, Architects. Work included the masterplan, but, many of the specific areas that are there at this time. 1985 CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF., 4 MINI PARKS These are small parks located in the City. Work involved mainly grass areas, seating, and play equipment. The parks arc: ROTORY PARK, HIGH SCHOOL PARK, BIJOU PARK, AND TAHOE VALLEY PARK. CITY COUNTY COMPLEX Work involved the complex, but also acted as the Artist for the Johnson Memorial of the first early pioneer family to settle in the valley. The sculpture is 3 large stones, several have Indian grinding holes and markings. Also included is a water feature with bronze plaques of the Johnson, by, Gus Velletri, my friend and Artist. —16— HARRISON BIKE TRAIL Landscape of Harrison Ave, which Bigler Ave is a part. Bigler Ave was named for Governor Bigler. The original name of Lake Tahoe was Lake Bigler for over 100 years. Governor Bigler was the 2nd Governor of California and I am related to him through early Mormon pioneer, Jacob Bigler. EL DORADO CAMPGROUND Design of the campground entry and documents. D/WD /S LAKE TAHOE RECREATION Design of the landscape for the complex. D/WD /S COMPLEX CONROCK INC; VENTURA PARK PROPOSAL: VENTURA PARK PROPOSAL Design oT 100 acres of park to be developed as part of a gravel excavation development. CITY OF BURBANK, CALIF., DE BELL GOLF COURSE 125 acre existing golf course. Re -model of existing tees, greens and irrigation system. D/WD /S CITY OF COMPTON, CALIF., EDISON PARKWAY 2 miles of edison easement fronting on the street. The park was ultimately destroyed by vandals. D/WD /S CULVER CITY CALIF., TELLEFSON PARK 2 acre park under the freeway system. 1st. park planned under a freeway under a new State program. Park was designed, but not built. CITY OF ESCONDIDO, CALIF., HISTORIC KIT CARSON PARK 350 acre master plan on, or near, the site of one of the Mexican American Battle fields. Park designed in cooperation with the City, San Diego County and the Historical Society. Park includes, large natural areas, large children play grounds, Museum, large amphitheater for outdoor productions of early pioneer type celebrations, softball, soccer swimming, group picnic, free celebrations, softball, soccer swimming, group picnic, free play areas, lakes, restrooms and a major tennis complex. The park was designed to include a major tennis complex. The park was designed to include a major regional type shopping center which is being built by the Ernest Hahn Co, with RBA doing the landscape. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. GATES LAND CO. PARK 30 acre park inside of a Gates Land development. Contract was with Gates Land Co. Masterplan only and included a large lake, group picnic and play. Park also included large natural areas. CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO. SOUTH BOULDER CREEK Masterplan and environmental survey of a 300 acre parcel of land at MASTERPLANS the City entry point. —17— CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIF., PAT NIXON PARK Design of the park was for the 1st Lady Pat Nixon. The site was 5 acres of land that had the original home that Mrs. Nixon grew up in. She donated the land for a park to the City. Plan included preservation of the home and water tower, play areas and picnic use. After the Watergate affair the house was set on fire. The damage was restored, but, then the dirty vandals destroyed the home with a bomb. Working with Mrs. Nixon, John Dean and Halderman was a high point in my career. D/WD /S CITY PARK EAST 30 Acre site that included a community center, water play areas, children playground, group picnic, large shelter, restroom, softball, soccer, and handball. 4 NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Parks were 1 to 3 acres in size and included landscape areas, children playgrounds, and seating. Betcneourt Park was included in this group and received a design award. CITY OF CERRITOS The standards were developed for the streets for the City. A tree STREETSCAPES AND TREE planting program initiated to plant thousands of trees in the City. PLANTING PROGRAM: PARK AND RECREATION The original Park and Recreation plan for the City was developed ]1;ASTERPLAN FOR THE CITY and is the foundation of the existing park system. OF CERRITOS: —18— CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, This contract was with Tenneco Development Inc. to develop 3 CALIF., parks that were turned over to the City. Parks included, Water storage basins, softball, tennis, play areas for children, sundial, and jogging trails. Parks are: COLLEGE PARK SOUTH COLLEGE PARK NORTH HAGGIN OAKS CITY OF LOS BANOS, CALIF., LOS BANOS REGIONAL AG Softball complex, lighted, with restrooms and park areas. PARK SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD Small parks with play areas and turf, they are: PARKS TALBOT PRES. ESTATES CITRUS TERRACE SAN LOUIS PARK CITY OF VISALIA, CALIF., CRESTWOOD PARK 2 acre park next to a school. Includes mounding from drainage basin, amphitheater, slide, walkways and plantings. SUMMERS PARK Re- development of an existing park with new turf, irrigation, tennis and plantings. PLAZA PARK Masterplan of the overall park, golf course, and airport. Work included planning and development of the following work. VALLEY OAKS GOLF COURSE Re- design and construction of the existing golf course. D/WD /S PLAZA PARK Re- design of the park to include parking areas, and landscape of REDEVELOPMENT central park areas. D/WD /S ST. JOHNS PARKWAY Design involves the City parkway along the St. Johns River, starting at Tulare Counties, Cutler Park, to the City Limits. Solution includes nature trails, bird and wildlife refuge, picnic, observation decks, swimming and restrooms. Native plantings are to be restored and preserved in the solution. Masterplan documents only at this time. HIGHWAY 198 Native plantings from Acre road to the Country Center Road. Includes large drip irrigation system. D/WD /S MOONEY BLVD 3 mile section of Mooney Ave redevelopment of center island median. Project involved meeting with business interests and the City in the development of new image for the area. D/DW /S CITY OF LIVINGSTON, CALIF., REDEVELOPMENT OF Design of the downtown area to include redesign of building and DOWNTOWN LMNGSTON tree patterns. —19— HAGERMAN PARK 17 acre irrigation system. D/WD/ LAKE YOSEMITE PARK 300 acre Masterplan of Lake Yosemite and Land adjoining the lake. Plan includes updating the present park areas and showing new development including, golf course, major bird and wildlife preserve, nature trails and extended park uses. Plan presently in development. CITY OF MADERA, CALIF., STOTZEL ISLAND PARK Park masterplan of an island type park in the San Joaquin River. Includes play, swimming, nature areas and picnic. CITY OF SAN BERNADINO, CALIF., VERDEMONT PARK 20 acre park masterplan including recreation center, tennis, lake areas, open play and childrens playgrounds. CITY OF WASCO, CALIF,. WASCO CITY PARK 20 acre flood control basin park including recreation center, sport fields, softball, and children play areas. CITY OF SANGER, CALIF., CITY WIDE PARKS AND Masterplan of the existing Sanger Park system. RECREATION MASTER PLAN 1969 CITY PARK Masterplan of the old downtown City Park. Plan not implemented. KINGS RIFER RAFTING POINTMasterplan of a 6 acre section of land on the Kings River to be used for river rafting. GREENWOOD PARK 2 acre existing park, added picnic and play units and irrigation. CITY OF TULARE, CALIF., MOTORCYCLE PARK Planting plan for a S acre development. DOWNTOWN PLAZA Downtown redevelopment project on a vacant lot. CYPRESS PARK 8 acre park including softball in a drainage basin, restroom, play areas for children and tennis. D/WD/ TULARE COUNTY, CALIF., MOONEY PARK Design of restroom, irrigation systems, and entry fence gates. D/WD /S CUTLER PARK Design of restroom and irrigation system. D/WD /S ELK BAYOU Re- design of irrigation system and parking lot. D/WD/ CITY OF CORCORAN, CALIF. Re- design of a 10 acre City park mastcrplan. —20— CITY OF VISTA, C_AI..IF., VALE TERRACE PARK 30 acre site on a sloping hillside. Solution involved a community center, restroom, gazebo, parking, softball sport at ca and picnic areas. D/WD /S CITY OF LA HABRA,, CALIF., LOMA NORTE PARK 4 acre neighborhood park with restrooms, large hillside slide, play and picnic areas. D/WD /S VISTA GRADE PARK Masterplan for an athletic park, not built. PINE TREE PARK 2 acre neighborhood park which featured a pine tree. Picnic shelter, storage area and seating. D/WD /S CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF., LOS ALAMOS PARK 3 acre neighborhood park with playground, picnic and seating areas, and restrooms. D/WD /S PLAVAN PARK 2 acre neighborhood park with playground and turf area. D /WD /S STONECREST PARK 3 acre park with play areas, picnic and seating. D/WD /S CITY OF FRESNO, CALIF., WOODWARD PARK 50 plus acres. Work involved the first irrigation system on the park in 1970. Later in 1976, the design of the Audubon Blvd and park entry points was completed. D/WD /S MELODY PARK 5 acre neighborhood park. Includes lighted softball, tennis and seating areas. Parking lot and restroom is also included. D/WD /S PALM LAKES GOLF COURSE 18 mole executive golf course. Re -model ;;f the old Palm Lakes Golf Cotase by the Harris Construction Co. Contract was with the Harris Co. 4,000 yards of golf. D/WD /S FRESNO COUNTY, CALIF., LATON KINGSTON PARK Design of some 10 acres of irrigation on the existing park site. D/WD/ KERNEY PARK 125 acres of irrigation system design. Presently 50 acres installed. D/WD /S CALWA PARK DISTRICT, CALIF., CALWA RECREATION PARK Design of a restroom and new irrigation system in the sports area. D/WD /S DEL RE, Y PARK DISTRICT 4 acre park with lighted ball field, restroom, picnic, and play areas. D/WD /S MERCED COUNTY, CALIF., HENDERSON PARK 15 acre irrigation system. D/WD/ —21— CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIF., GRANADA HILLS App, 5 acre neighborhood park with seating, play areas and children playgrounds. D/WD LOWER BALBOA PARK 10 acre neighborhood park with seating, play areas, play equipment and open play. WATTLES GARDEN PARK Mastcrplan of the Historic Wattles Estates that was created by the early railroad Baron, mr. Wattles. He had included on the Estate garden of early American, Japan, the Mid East and California native hillside. The Estate fronts on sunset Blvd. in Hollywood. At the family death the estate was given to the Los Angeles Parks Department. After the Masterplan was complete it was not continued and the Estate fell into disrepair. Later student design attempts further ruined the site, at this time I feel regret and hope that the project will turn around. CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIF., WILDERNESS PARK 20 acre site, that included, community center, several lakes, parking, free play area, picnic structures, and play equipment. Designed for fishing and single family use. D/WD/S CITY OF OCEANSIDE, CALIF., OCEANSIDE MUNICIPAL 150 acre project in a flood plain. Solution involved not only the GOLF COURSE creation of the golf course, but, the solution of a floodplain. Waterways were created and ponding. This was used to create a waterbird wildlife refuge. Thousands of migratory birds use the area. D/WD /S CITY OF MONTCLAIR, CALIF., MONTCLAIR NATURAL PARK 40 acres of excavated rock pit. Solution involved the use of infra red photography and soil studies to learn how to create the area into a natural parkway and water storage basin. Also included are parking lots and picnic grass areas. D/WD /S CITY OF MANHATTEN BEACH, CALIF., POLLYWOG PARK 20 acre park site. Park is sited near a drain pond that has had many frogs. Solution involved saving the frogs and pond, amphitheater, birthday gazebo, restroom restoration, parking and play areas. D/WD /S KINGS COUNTY, CALIF., KINGSTON PARK 12 acre park located on the Kings River. Solution involved, restroom. Turf area with parking. Beach area on the river is the main feature. D/WD /S —22— CONCEPTS FOR PARKS AND OTHERWISE DAMAGED LAND AREAS USING NATIVE AND CONCEPTS FROM NATURE The following projects are those where concepts from the natural world were used to restore damaged land areas. A brief description of each of the projects is included. In almost all of these projects, the use of aerial infrared photography was used. Care treating damaged land areas has yielded outstanding projects of low cost, and outstanding beauty. I have been involved in this type of work for over 20 years. I am always impressed at the restorative ability of the natural world. Give the right direction and nudge, many of the otherwise damaged land and stream beds can be restored. PROJECTS SUNDANCE, UTAH, PROVO CANYON The Robert Redford properties, elevation 5,000 feet to 7,000 feet. Work involved 10 years of infrared aerial photography, and field trips to study dying aspen groves, resultant erosion of topsoil for re- forestation proposals. BEAR CREEK PARKWAY, CITY MERCED Project included design, construction documents and supervision for both sides of the banks of Bear Creek Parkway, some 6 miles of project area. Solution involved repair of banks, planting of native plant life, and preservation of natural plantings in the area. Work involved design, documents and supervision. This project won the 1972 award from the state of california for environmental design. KIT CARSON PARK, CITY OF ESCONDIDO A 400 acre park with major streams, waterways and native plant restoration. Project involvement has taken place over 12 years of documents and construction. Many acres of polluted land has been restored to a natural vegetative state. Major native oak groves preserved and new planting made. rVIONTCLAIRE PARKWAY, CITY OF MONTCLAIR Project involved over 100 acres of gravel pits and damaged land areas from land mining. The plan involved the creation of a natural parkland area from seed with minimal irrigation. Work involved design, documents and supervision. OCEANSIDE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE Plan involved a flood control basin within a proposed golf course. The area was turned into a native marsh habitat and bird sanctuary. Project involved design, documents an&supervision. Site is now a major stop over point for migratory water foul. -23- METHOD Off' OPERATION I. PUBLIC ACCESS II. FEES The proposed course would be operated as a public golf course facility. Reservations for play will be taken by a published, pre- determined method that will have no preference to any group or individual. Public access would be available at all times other than when reserved for group play or special events. It is the intent of GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. to operate a reasonably priced public golf course facility. It is proposed that fees will be commensurate with newly constructed public golf courses of the same type. The fees of these courses would be surveyed annually and averaged. The anticipated price range for fees in the first year(s) of operation would be in the range of $13 to $22 on weekdays. and $15 to $30 on weekends. This would include all the anticipated types of discount programs including seniors, juniors, late rate, and discounts for Petaluma residents. -24- The development cost today of an 18 hole golf course facility range from $5 to $10 million. excluding land costs. Courses built 25 to 35 years ago were built for $1 million and less. With the substantial increase in development costs of the newly constructed facilities higher fees are inevitable. However, it is imperative and of the utmost importance to GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF that the course be reasonably priced and affordable to the general public. III. RESIDENTS DISCOUNT PLAN As part of the commitment to the community. all Petaluma Residents will be eligible to receive discounts on fees at the golf course. In preliminary discussions with Mr. Jim Carr of the City Parks and Recreation a plan could be implemented through his department. The plan would be proposed as follows: 1) A residents card would be issued annually to any resident of Petaluma applying for one. 2) The card would be issued by the City Parks and Recreation Department and cost $10 annually. 3) Residents card would entitle cardholder to all applicable discounts offered by the golf course to Petaluma Residents. 4) Funds derived from the sale of residents cards would go directly to the City Parks and Recreation Youth Programs. Based on the issuance of such card at the City of Rohnert Park for the Mountain -25- Shadows Golf Course, $15,000 to $20,000 annually could be raised for such programs IV. MANAGEMENT AND STAFFING GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF prides itself in a competent, professional, courteous, and well trained staff. Our staff training includes continuing education through the P.G.A. of America and the Golf Course Superintendents Associations of America in the form of Business Schools, Teaching Seminars, Management Seminars, Turf Grass Seminars, Merchandising Seminars, and all other areas of the golf business. Management shall hire, train, and supervise a professional staff for the operation and maintenance of the Course and Course related concessions; shall completely equip the premises subject to the terms of the agreement, and shall keep the same equipped in a first class manner throughout the term of this Agreement, which obligations shall include the providing of the following services. Accordingly, Management shall: 1. Operate a well stocked pro shop offering a selection of golf clubs, golf clothing, golf supplies for sale and rental, and golf equipment repairs. 2. Offer golf lessons by P.G.A. Professionals. 3. Supply and offer for rent motorized golf carts at a fair rate. 4. Maintain, at a minimum, sun -up to sun -down hours of operation to the golfing public seven day a week, provided that -26- hours may be modified to suit seasonal influences. 5. Offer food and beverage service, including alcoholic beverages, to the golfing public from the clubhouse. 6. Oversee the operation of the clubhouse and pro shop including janitorial services and supplies and the maintenance thereof. 7. Maintain the physical golf course together with all support facilities in a professional manner to the standard set forth in Technical Specification for the Maintenance of Cottonwood Golf Course. 8. Pursue a comprehensive program of multi -media advertising, publicity, and promotion designed to increase the use of the golf course (yearly number of rounds played). Said advertising, publicity and promotion shall be in good taste. 9. Be responsible for the monitoring (marshaling) of all activity on the Premises relating to the conduct of patrons thereon. 10. Operate the pro shop, clubhouse, driving range and related activities in a businesslike manner. 11. Provide the golf course, at a minimum, on a continuous full times basis, a Class "A" Member in good standing of the Professional Golfer's Association and a Class "A" member in good standing of the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of America. -27- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF COTTONWOOD GOLF COURSE CITY OF PETALUMA GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF would utilize these specifications as a minimum. Standards and frequencies may be modified as effected by growing seasons for the proper maintenance of the golf course. GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF would be expected to maintain the Premises in a good, playable condition at least comparable to other golf courses in Northern California of this type with similar fee schedules. As used in these specifications, the term "as needed" shall mean at such frequency and in such a manner as is necessary to keep the Course in a good, playable condition at least comparable to other courses in Northern California of this type, with similar fee schedules. 1. Maintain all GREENS observing the following minimum requirements: a. Change cups and repair all marks daily. b. Mow as needed at a height determined by Management and remove clippings. C. Verticut as needed on a year -round basis. d. Aerate as needed on a year round basis. e. Topdress, as needed, following each aerification and verticutting with a soil mixture compatible to the soil structure. Additionally, all greens should be topdressed following overseeding twice per year. f. Treat in a preventative manner for control of insects, disease, weeds and other pests to insure a year round -28- healthy turf that is conducive to the established turf. g. Apply fertilizer at rates determined by soil test results. 2. Maintain all TEES observing the following minimum requirements: a. Move markers and benches daily needed. b. Mow as needed at a height of 1/2" or as determined by Management. C. Verticut for thatch removal as needed. d. Aerify at least four times per year. e. Repair worn and damaged turf areas as they occur to insure playable tees at all times. f. Overseed and topdress with compatible soils and seed blends twice per year. g. Treat in a preventative manner for the control of insects, disease, weeds and other pests to insure a year round turf that is conducive to the established turf. h. Apply fertilizer at rates determined by soil tests. i. Maintain ball washers with clean water and soap daily. Provide clean tee towels on a daily basis or as dictate by use. 3. Maintain all FAIRWAYS and IRRIGATED ROUGHS observing the following minimum requirements: a. Mow FAIRWAYS at least twice per week at 1" height or as determined by Management. b. Mow IRRIGATED ROUGHS at least once per week at 1 -3/4" height or as determined by Owner and Manger. -29- c. Aerify all FAIRWAYS as needed and as required by soil conditions. d. Aerify all IRRIGATED ROUGHS as needed and as required by soil conditions. e. Overseed and topdress (or re -sod) worn or bare areas of FAIRWAYS and IRRIGATED ROUGHS as they occur. f. Treat turf in a preventative manner to control weeds, disease, insects and other pests to insure a year round healthy turf that is conducive to the established turf. g. Apply fertilizer at rates as determined by soil test results. 4. Maintain DRIVING RANGE TURF and MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPE LAWN areas observing the following minimum requirements: a. Mow at least once per week at 1" height or as determined by Management. b. Aerify at least two times per year. C. Overseed and topdress (or re -sod) worn or bare turf as they occur. d. Treat turf in a preventative manner to control weeds, diseases, insects and other pests to insure a year round healthy turf that is conducive to the established turf. e. Apply fertilizer at rates determined by soil test results. 5. Establish and maintain at all times a sod nursery (one for each) for GREENS, TEES, and FAIRWAYS. a. Greens. 1) Established nursery green with soil structure -30- and grass species as existing on course. 2) Maintain according to greens maintenance specifications. 3) Following removal of sod replace soil and re- seed. b. Tees and Fairways. 1) Establish tee and fairway nursery with soil structure and grass blend as existing on the course. 2) Maintain according to tee and fairway maintenance specifications. 3) Following removal of sod replace and reseed or stolonize. 7. Maintain all golf course accessory equipment in clean, safe, functioning conditions at all times, replacing with new equipment and /or materials as necessary, including but not limited to the following: a. Signs b. Tee benches C. Tee markers d. Ball washers, including tee towels and soap e. Out -of- bounds markers f. Distance markers g. Greens, flags, and cups (annually) h. Green flag poles i. Practice green markers and cups (annually) j. Trash receptacles k. Shoe spike brushes -31- 1. Sand trap rakes, access and maintenance 8. Maintain access and maintenance roadway and their slopes free of brush, weeds and debris at all times. 9. Remove all litter daily from golf course grounds and driving range. Remove all trash and debris resulting from golf course maintenance as it occurs. Clean, repair and replace trash receptacles as necessary to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary conditions at all times. 10. Maintain the entire irrigation system, including pump station, gate valve assemblies, main controllers water supply lines in good repair, functioning as designed by manufacturer and conforming to all related codes and regulations al all times. 11. Irrigate all turf and landscape plantings as necessary to maintain healthy growth at all times. 12. Maintain all shrub, ground cover plantings and lawn areas in a manner to promote proper healthy growth and a aesthetically pleasing appearance and weed free condition at all times. 13. Maintain all trees in safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing condition at all times, keeping adjacent turf mowed and trimmed to the trunks of trees on golf course. 14. Sand traps to be raked as needed and kept edged and in a weed -free condition at all times, replacing and rakes as necessary. 15. Take whatever preventative steps are necessary to protect all slope areas from erosion, fire and rodent damage at all times. 16. Control rodent and other animal pests as necessary to prevent erosion, interference with play and destruction of plantings on golf course property at all times. -32- 17. Maintain water hazards at proper depth and free of algae and debris. 18. Maintain flow lines, swales, sub - surface drainage systems in clear, weed free and proper functioning condition at all times. 19. observe all legal requirements and safety regulations in the use and storage of chemicals, hazardous materials, supplies and equipment at all times. 20. Maintain golf maintenance storage building and yard in a clean, orderly and safe condition at all times, conforming to all applicable laws and regulations. 21. Protect golfers from injury and golf course from damage in periods of frost, rainy weather and other unusual conditions at all times. 22. Maintain exterior drinking water stations in a clean, sanitary and safe operating condition and provide bottled water as needed. 23. Maintain bridge abutments and approaches in safe, stable condition at all times. 24. Maintain walkways, handrails on walkways, and cart paths in a graded, smooth surface, clean, edged, safe and weed free conditions at all times. 25. Maintain all fencing, netting and fence lines in safe, secure and aesthetically pleasing conditions at all times. 26. Maintain all roads, parking lots and driveways within said premises in clean, safe and weed free condition at all times with all paved surfaces in good repair. 27. Maintain rest rooms located on the course in clean, -33- sanitary and safe operating condition at all times. 28. Comply with City of Petaluma on regulations and restriction for spray irrigation of treated waste water. ,91911E I r �r Q V J z O Z d W N O V J C'3 O Z U Q Z LIL a V J a U Z LL J O W a W Z W O a -35- PRO.TSCT CONSTRUCT =ON SCH1SnUIsE September - October, 1990 November, 1990 December - March, 1991 April , 1991 July - August, 1991 October, 1991 October, 1991 June, 1992 July - August, 1992 Negotiations with City Contract finalized with City Design finalized, Permits and Approvals obtained Ground Breaking for Golf Course and Maintenance Facility Completion of Maintenance Facility Completion of Golf Course, Begin grassing and grow in Ground Breaking for Clubhouse Facilities Completion of Clubhouse Facilities Golf Course opens for play -36- PROJECT VUND=NG The project will be funded privately by GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF. Final approval of financing would be contingent on the finalized contract with the City of Petaluma, understanding that the estimated cost of the project proposed is $5.0 to $6.0 million. -37- COMPANY PROF = LE GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. was formed in 1987 by company principals, Rod Metzler and Curt Hammond. With over 40 years of experience in the golf business, there is an ever increasing demand for their skills and services. The company has perfomred consulting services to numerous development groups on golf course projects in Northern California, as well as, operated golf courses under the company's ownership or lease. It is the intent of the principals to plan, construct, consult, and manage golf course facilities. The involvement may be in the form of a lease, ownership, management agreement, or consulting arrangement. The key to dependable management and successful golf operations is personnel. We currently employ over 140 people at our four operating courses. This includes nine P.G.A. Class "A" Golf Professionals, and five Class "A" members of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. The training of these people in our operations is extensive. We encourage and financially back their continuing education within their respective professional associations, we well as, "hands on" training from company principals. These people will be promoted from within our organization to newly acquired golf course operations. It is the intent of principals to keep a close working relationship with key personnel at each facility. The principals serve as "general managers" in each of our operations. New facilities will receive a great deal of time and attention in the set up of the operation. Principals will be on site on a regular basis to insure an efficient and successful operation. CURRENT OPERATIONS DAVIS GOLF COURSE DAVIS CALIFORNIA The Davis Golf Course is a 5,000 yard executive -type course, built in the early 1960's at minimal cost. The course was purchased by the City of Davis in 1968 from the original developer, Bob Baldock. Curt Hammond's involvement started professional. He had the Pro Shop, Food Driving Range Concessions. All fees an in 1972 as the head golf and Beverage, Carts, and d golf course maintenance were controlled by the City of Davis. Staring in 1978 our company obtained a master lease, for 25 years, at a fixed rate to take over the complete operation of the course. Since that time, our company has made extensive improvements to the playing areas, food concession, and pro shop. This has resulted in a doubling of annual rounds, where we expect to play 90,000 rounds in 1990. LA CONTENTA GOLF CLUB VALLEY SPRING CALIFORNIA La Contenta is a semi - private 18 hole golf course, located 25 miles east of Stockton, California in the town of Valley Springs. Prior to its purchase in 1986, by Rod Metzler and Curt Hammond, the course was operated by the Hallwood Group Inc. The Hallwood Group's expertise is in buying distressed real estate developments and marketing them. In five years they successfully sold the 700 plus lots surrounding the golf course. However, the course was a large financial drain. Since its opening in 1974, La Contenta had never shown a profit. In 1985, the year before current ownership's purchase, the course played 47,000 rounds of golf, with gross sales of approximately $700,000. In the three plus years of our operation and ownership, La Contenta has grown tremendously. Capital improvements of over $1 million to the clubhouse and golf course have taken place over the past two years. The majority of the improvements being financed through operating profits. The golf course is well manicured, and the clubhouse services are of the highest standards. This has resulted in one of the finest public golf facilities in Northern California. In 1989 La Contenta played 60,000 rounds of golf, with a gross of over $1.8 million. LAKE WACO GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB WACO, TEXAS Lake Waco Golf and Country Club is a 36 hole private club located in Waco, Texas. The course was purchased by Rod Metzler and Curt Hammond in 1987. At the time of purchase, the course had been taken over by the mortgage holder, First Republic Bank of Texas. The club's membership had dwindled to less than 275 members and was showing a large operating loss. -39- In two years of our ownership, the course's membership has increased to over 450 and the course is operating at a profit. All capital improvements have been funded by operating profits. The facility has been given a new look by minor remodeling of clubhouse facilities. The major emphasis has been on course playing conditions, service, and the marketing of our product. As our membership grows. we have every indication the club will prosper. CHERRY ISLAND GOLF COURSE ELVERTA, CALIFORNIA Cherry Island Golf Course is located in Sacramento County, California and is owned by the County of Sacramento. The course is an 18 hole par 72, 6,500 yard layout, that opened for play on June 1, 1990. GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. was selected by the County of Sacramento as the Concessionaire for the Pro Shop, Driving Range, and Golf Cart Operations. Over 20 companies and individuals submitted proposals for the new facility. The selection was made on a basis of experience, reputation, and financial stability. In its first month of operation the course played over 10,000 rounds of golf and is receiving rave reviews from the people who have played golf there. PRINCIPALS PRESIDENT RODNEY L. METZLER 1012 East Sunnyslope Road Petaluma, CA 94952 Age: 38 Married, Three Children EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1970: Graduated Campolindo High School, Moraga, California 1971 to 1972: Solano Junior College, Suisun, California 1972 to 1974: United States International University, San Diego. California PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -40- 1974 to 1976: Assistant Golf Professional, Orinda Country Club, Orinda, California 1977 to 1980: Head Golf Professional, Ridgemark Golf and Country Club, Hollister, California 1981 to 1985: Head Golf Professional, Visalia Country Club, Visalia, California 1986 to Present: Managing General Partner, La Contenta Golf Club, Valley Springs, California General Partner, Lake Waco Golf and Country Club, Waco, Texas 1988 to 1990: Project Manager, Construction Supervisor, Adobe Creek Golf Course, Petaluma, California PROFESSIONAL STANDING Class "A" Member, Professional Golfers Association of America PROFESSIONAL AWARDS /ACTIVITIES 1984 to 1986: Board of Directors, P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section 1986: Merchandiser of the Year, P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section 1987 to 1988: Chairman, Special Awards Committee, P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section 1986 to Present: Employment Relations Committee, P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section VICE PRESIDENT CURTIS A. HAMMOND 110 Valle Vista Woodland, California Age: 48 Married EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 1959: Graduated Stevens High School, Claremont, New Hampshire -41- 1959 to 1961: Plymoth State, Plymouth, New Hampshire PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1961 to 1972: Assistant Golf Professional, Riverside Golf Club, Coyote, California; Mission Hills Country Club, San Jose, California; Oak Ridge Golf Club, San Jose, California; Prune Ridge Golf Center, Santa Clara, California; San Jose Municipal Golf Course, San Jose, California 1972 to Present: Head Golf Professional, Davis Golf Course, Davis, California General Partner, La Contenta Golf Club, Valley Springs, California General Partner, Lake Waco Golf and Country Club, Waco, Texas PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 1984 to 1986: Board of Directors. P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section 1985 to 1988: Chairman, National Club Relations, P.G.A. of America, Northern California Section 1986 to 1989: Employment Relations Committee. P.G.A of America, Northern California Section ADOBE CREEK GOLF CLUB PROJECT MANAGEMENT For 18 months GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF. INC. was the construction manager at Adobe Creek. Their involvement was to serve as general contractors in the construction of all aspects and phases of the golf course. Rod Metzler was responsible for all golf course construction, either with our own employees or sub - contractors. GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. worked hand in hand with the course architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and his designer, Kyle Phillips. The importance of this working relationship was to achieve a golf course that is not only a great design and a pleasure to play, but can be maintained to the highest standards without a great deal of expense. The golf course foreman for the Jones Company, Mr. Toy Crow, was personally selected by GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. to build and shape the greens, tees, and -42- features. Mr. Crow is, without a doubt, one of the finest golf course "shapers" in the world. In December of 1989, Adobe Creek was sold to JGrande Inc. In March of 1990, the golf course was turned over to the new owners in anticipation of a July opening. GOLDEN EMPIRE CONSTRUCTION With the experience at Adobe Creek, and the lack of qualified golf course construction personnel in California, GOLDEN EMPIRE GOLF, INC. formed Golden Empire Construction in late 1989. Company principals, Rod Metzler and Curt Hammond, hold controlling interest in the company. To assist them in this venture, they have taken on two other partners in the company: TOY CROW 5456 Passero Way Stockton, California 95207 Age: 57 Married PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1965 to 1974: Class "A" Member, G.C.S.A.A. 1967 to Present: Construction Supervisor and Shaper, Greenscape Limited, a division of Robert Trent Jones, II Inc. Mr. Crow has supervised and built the following courses: Laguna Seca Golf Club, Monterey, California Bodega Bay Golf Links, Bodega, California Forest Meadows Golf Club, Arnold, California Waikoloa Village & Resort Beach Golf Club, Hawaii Makenna Golf Resort, Maui, Hawaii Poipui Beach Resort, Kauii, Hawaii Arrowhead Golf Club, Roxborough, Colorado -43- Oak Hills Country Club, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Steamboat Springs Resort Course. Steamboat Springs, Colorado Rio Rico Golf Course, Rio Rico, Arizona Las Colinas Sports Club, Irving, Texas Adobe Creek Golf Club, Petaluma, California Mazatlan Golf Club, Sinoloa, Mexico Golf Course at the Pyramids. Cairo, Egypt Crestview Country Club, Witchita, Kansas WENDELL RANGE Age: 52 Married PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1957 to Present: General Contractor. Residential Housing, Pool Construction, Concrete Work, and Commercial Buildings -44-