Golf Board Meeting
Regular MeetingNew Prague, MN · November 25, 2025
Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
New Prague Golf Board
On site meeting at NPGC
Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
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The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Board President Den Gardner. The following Board
Members were present for the meeting: Den Gardner, Jen Berglund, Adam Gill at 6:33p, Graham
Kuehner, Adam Brister, Bob Cunniff, and Mayor/Council Liaison Chuck Nickolay. Also present: GPE
Owner/Contract Manager Kurt Ruehling
Approval of October 28th, 2025 Meeting Minutes:
o A motion to approve was made by Nickolay, second by Kuehner. Motion carried (7-0)
Claims for Payment ($156,600.38):
o Nickolay questioned the purchase of a new HVAC Unit in the Maintenance Department
which was not on a list to approve? Ruehling was asked to discuss with Superintendent
Jeff Pint
o Brister inquired about two charges from MTI (Toro) for $385.27 each…Ruehling to
double check with Pint
o A motion to approve the Claims for Payment was made by Gill, seconded by Cunniff.
Motion carried (7-0)
Review Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet (November 2025):
o Brister questioned the YTD sales versus 2024…it was clarified that the purchase of the
old golf cart fleet was included as revenue in 2024, making the numbers seem off
o A motion to approve the Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet was made by
Gill, seconded by Cunniff. Motion carried (7-0)
Capital Equipment Report
o Final maintenance pieces have arrive, Pint pleased
Grounds Operation Update:
o Fairways and tee boxes have been aerated
o Fairways, tee, and greens have been sprayed for winter
o Pint and Ruehling were asked to coordinate tree removal in the off season
Food & Beverage Update…Jess Trevino, Food & Beverage Coordinator:
o Trevino is proving to be a true asset to the operation!
o Trevino and Ruehling will be working on a Brunch and Dining schedule to publish in the
New Prague Times…and online
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Golf Operation Update…Kurt Ruehling, GM/PGA Professional:
o Ruehling informed Golf Board that the golf course was closed following play on Sunday,
November 24th, 2025
o Ruehling is preparing for upcoming audit in December
Marketing Update…Kurt Ruehling, GM/PGA Professional:
o Ruehling and Trevino are working together on upcoming food & beverage
activity…including; Christmas Brunch, Parade of Lights gathering, and the Customer
Appreciation
Golf Scholarship Event Update…Den Gardner:
o Gardner informed the Golf Board that there is $11,915 in the account
o Proceeds from the 2025 Golf Event were approximately $3,000.00…great!
Miscellaneous:
o Nickolay indicated that the pull tabs, benefitting NPFD were on the City Council Consent
Agenda. All City Council members are in favor of the new addition to the operation
o Discussion regarding if the December Golf Board Meeting can be cancelled. Ruehling will
inquire with City Administrator, Josh Tetzlaff
Adjournment:
o A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:05p was made by Berglund, second by Brister.
Motion carried (7-0)
Next Scheduled Golf Board Meeting –
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, 6:30pm
Respectfully submitted by,
Kurt Ruehling, GME…PGA General Manager
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Agenda
GOLF BOARD MEETING AGENDA
City of New Prague
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New Prague Golf Club (Clubhouse) - 400 Lexington Ave S
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVALS
a. Claims for Payment: $156,600.38
b. Review Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet (November 2025)
3. UPDATES AND REPORTS
a. Capital Equipment Report
b. Grounds Operations Report
c. Food and Beverage Operations Report
d. Golf Operations Report
e. Marketing Update
f. Scholarship Update
4. MISCELLANEOUS
5. ADJOURNMENT
Next Golf Board Meeting – December 30, 2025
GOLF BOARD 3 YEAR TERMS
Den Gardner, President Ending 5/31/2028
Jennifer Berglund, Vice President Ending 5/31/2028
Adam Brister Ending 5/31/2027
Graham Kuehner Ending 5/31/2026
Bob Cunniff Ending 5/31/2027
Adam Gill Ending 5/31/2026
Charles Nickolay, Council Representative
Kurt Ruehling, Golf Professional Enterprises, Inc., Contract Manager (952) 758-5326
Joshua M. Tetzlaff, City Administrator – (952) 758-4401 City Hall
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