Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission approves minutes, recommends removal of commissioner, and adopts private golf cart pilot fees
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The Commerce City Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission met March 17, 2026. Major actions included recommending City Council remove Commissioner Karl Zimmermann, approving a private golf-cart pilot fee schedule, advancing requests for grant support letters for an Open Space Management Plan, and receiving updates on a transition to digital recreation guides and the Buffalo Run Golf clubhouse renovation.
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- Approved Minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting.
- Voted to recommend City Council remove Commissioner Karl Zimmermann (vote: 5-1).
- Recommended private golf-cart pilot program fees: $18.50 per seat and a $150 annual inspection/administration fee, prorated to $75 for the initial pilot period (motion passed).
- Deputy Director LeVeque requested individual letters of support for the Adams County Open Space grant application; letters received by March 25 will be included in the application packet.
- Confirmed CALU Park grand opening date of April 11, 2026 (correction noted).
- Received project update for Buffalo Run Golf Clubhouse: construction expected to begin May or June, course to remain open with staff operating from a trailer, and work anticipated to take ~10 months.
- Requested PRG members review EPIC draft City Tree Policy and submit comments via the shared Google doc by April 6, 2026.
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Parks, Recreation, and Golf Commission
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- Call To Order/Roll Call - 6:00 PM
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Public Comment
- Approval of Minutes
- New Business
- Reports
- Adjourn
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- Introductions for New Members
- PRG Announcements & Updates
- Old Business
- Community Engagement Updates & General Discussion Items
- Consideration of New Topics & Potential Future Agenda Itema
- Minutes of February 17, 2026 Meeting
- Buffalo Run Golf Clubhouse Renovation Project Update - Paul Hebinck
- Department Guide Transitioning to a Digital Guide, Summer 2026 - Marina Andalon
- Private Golf Carts Subcommittee - Co-Chairs
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