Golf Board Meeting

MEETING MINUTES New Prague Golf Board On site meeting at NPGC Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 (via phone call), Jen Berglund, Adam Gill, Bob Cunniff, and Mayor/Council Liaison Chuck Nickolay. Board Members Adam Brister and Graham Kuehner were unable to attend. Also present: GPE Owner/Contract Manager Kurt Ruehling and Food & Beverage Coordinator Jess Treviño.  Approval of October 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes, October 28 th, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, November 25th, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes, and December 30 th, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes: o A motion to approve all was made by Cunniff, second by Berglund. Motion carried (5-0)  Claims for Payment ($244,896.65): o Nickolay indicated that scheduled Bond payments make up the majority o A motion to approve the Claims for Payment was made by Gill, seconded by Cunniff. Motion carried (5-0)  Review Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet (November 2025): o A motion to approve the Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet was made by Nickolay, seconded by Gill. Motion carried (5-0)  Review Monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet (December 2025): o Some inaccuracies were pointed out by Nickolay o NO ACTION. Approval tabled until February Meeting  Capital Equipment Report o Ruehling reiterated that scheduled Bond payments are being made and are reflected in the Claims for Payment. o Cunniff inquired about what equipment was on the list for 2026. (2) Greens Mowers, Utility Rough Mower, and Aerifier  Grounds Operation Update: o Question about any tree removal was asked, Ruehling indicated that no tree removal has taken place o Ruehling informed Golf Board that (2) new Greens Mowers have been delivered o Gardner would like Ruehling and Grounds Superintendent Jeff Pint to have a tree plan  Food & Beverage Update…Jess Treviño, Food & Beverage Coordinator: o Treviño reported that we successfully hosted (3) brunches and several funeral luncheons…customers all gave positive feedback o Treviño has been working with a new food vendor, Performance Food Service, she is very happy with their products and service 1of 2  o Going to look in to hosting a fish fry or two o Golf Board encouraged advertising locally for new food events o Gardner gave thanks to the staff that helped with Christmas in New Prague! o Pull tabs have arrived! Jess, Kurt, and staff member Joyce Cassidy met with Phil Werner to be trained on procedures. Jess will take the lead on training staff  Golf Operation Update…Kurt Ruehling, GM/PGA Professional: o Ruehling updated the Golf Board as to his current duties…which include building the tee sheet for 2026 and organizing golf leagues o Ruehling was pleased to tell Golf Board that NPGC will be hosting a couple Minnesota Golf Association events in 2026 including an MGA Senior Tour events and the MPGA Public Links Championship o NPGC added two new outside events: Veterans Association and the MN Junior PGA’s Warrior Cup o Gardner added that Little Chicago will perform their British Invasion III on July 17 th  Marketing Update…Kurt Ruehling, GM/PGA Professional: o Ruehling informed Golf Board that marketing will focus on upcoming brunches and golf leagues  Golf Scholarship Event Update…Den Gardner: o Gardner reminded Golf Board of the date…August 9th, 2026  Miscellaneous: o Ruehling requested a pay increase, from $20.40/hour to $25.00/hour for Food & Beverage Coordinator Jess Treviño. This request is outside of the framework put in place after the Compensation Study. He listed her duties and responsibilities…also what she brings to the table. o Nickolay added that a full-time Administrative Assistant at City Hall is currently compensated approximately $26.00/hour. o Discussion ensued o A motion to approve the hourly increase for Jess Treviño was made by Gardner, seconded by Cunniff. Motion carried (5-0) o City Council had mentioned putting out a survey to patrons to see how they feel the operation is going. Gardner will take the lead. Nickolay suggested segmenting the questions, so information can be departmentalized easier o Berglund asked Ruehling to look in to tee time versus a shotgun start for the Wednesday Ladies League. Ruehling will have a short report at next meeting  Adjournment: o A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:44p was made by Berglund, second by Nickolay. Motion carried (5-0) Next Golf Board Meeting –Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, 6:30pm Respectfully submitted by, Kurt Ruehling, GME…PGA General Manager 2of 2