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Cover Letter & Resume of Ron Knudsen, former Golf Course SuperintendentRon Knudsen 22720 E. Becht Lane Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 255-9503 (509) 808-1337 City of the Spokane Valley 11707 E. Sprague Ave. Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA. 99206 (509) 921-1000 Members of the City Council; I am a golf enthusiast, enjoy the outdoors and am concerned for the future of Painted Hills Golf Course. As a former golf superintendent for the City of Liberty Lake, I truly believe that it would be in the community's and the City of the Spokane Valley's best interest to have a serious discussion on the purchase and future plan of Painted Hills Golf Course. I have enclosed numerous topics of discussion supporting the purchase of the golf course and what effects the local business has in the community. I also believe that it would bring an enormous positive influence to the community and add to your parks department and recreational opportunities. I would love to be a part of your future and the future of Painted Hills Golf Course. I have enclosed my resume and would like to have the opportunity to be a part of the discussion. I believe that there are many opportunities for a positive change that would enhance the community and the local economy. Thank you very much; 0/7W -S: '1 i-tj ?« Ronald S. Knudsen, Jr. 114 , 0/iico Aix! ta:-.7 /- / Painted Hills GC Questions / Concerns Purchase of Golf Course • Established community entity • Community supported o University High School o West Valley High School o Freeman High School o Men's Club o Ladies Club o Area golfers • Green space area • Golf course is located in a flood plain o Can this piece of property be anything other than a golf course? • Business opportunity o Established golf course o Pro shop and restaurant o Community gathering place opportunities such as; restaurant and bar, banquet, weddings, etc. • 'Need' as far as 9 -hole golf course in our area o Supported by local community o Customers (too young to start on an 18 hole golf course, elder patrons not wanting the 4 to 6 hour round of play) • Water (golf course has its own well) o A cost that is an enormous burden and expense for any golf course or park o Water rights ■ More and more water will be an issue for golf and parks ■ Own your own well and water rights Development • Re -zone for housing development • Development o Flood plain (?) o Spring run-off issue and flooding (where do you direct the water?) • Non -community support o Houses currently developed around golf course; purchase home for the view and close to a golf course. o Concerns such as; re -zoning issues, business zone or residential, apartments and issues that will bring to the community. Ron Knudsen 22720 E. Becht Lane Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 255-9503 (509) 808-1337 City of the Spokane Valley 11707 E. Sprague Ave. Suite 106 Spokane Valley, WA. 99206 (509) 921-1000 Members of the City Council; I am a golf enthusiast, enjoy the outdoors and am concerned for the future of Painted Hills Golf Course. As a former golf superintendent for the City of Liberty Lake, I truly believe that it would be in the community's and the City of the Spokane Valley's best interest to have a serious discussion on the purchase and future plan of Painted Hills Golf Course. I have enclosed numerous topics of discussion supporting the purchase of the golf course and what effects the local business has in the community. I also believe that it would bring an enormous positive influence to the community and add to your parks department and recreational opportunities. 1 would love to be a part of your future and the future of Painted Hills Golf Course. I have enclosed my resume and would like to have the opportunity to be a part of the discussion. I believe that there are many opportunities for a positive change that would enhance the community and the local economy. Thank you very much; 0,14,['® '` ?1av2c "p JL Ronald S. Knudsen, Jr. Painted Hills GC Questions / Concerns Purchase of Golf Course • Established community entity • Community supported o University High School o West Valley High School o Freeman High School o Men's Club o Ladies Club o Area golfers • Green space area • Golf course is located in a flood plain o Can this piece of property be anything other than a golf course? • Business opportunity o Established golf course o Pro shop and restaurant o Community gathering place opportunities such as; restaurant and bar, banquet, weddings, etc. • 'Need' as far as 9 -hole golf course in our area o Supported by local community o Customers (too young to start on an 18 hole golf course, elder patrons not wanting the 4 to 6 hour round of play) • Water (golf course has its own well) o A cost that is an enormous burden and expense for any golf course or park o Water rights • More and more water will be an issue for golf and parks • Own your own well and water rights Development • Re -zone for housing development • Development o Flood plain (?) o Spring run-off issue and flooding (where do you direct the water?) • Non -community support o Houses currently developed around golf course; purchase home for the view and close to a golf course. o Concerns such as; re -zoning issues, business zone or residential, apartments and issues that will bring to the community. Missed Opportunity Support local Business • Create jobs! • Enhance the community through improved recreational activities • Support / or create local youth activities o High school golf programs o Youth golf programs (lessons, tournaments, etc.) • Don't missed opportunity for the City of the Spokane Valley to expand recreational opportunities! • Lost opportunity to enhance the Cities park's plan o Recreational amenities' (opportunity to tie golf course with parks department) Without Business / Golf Course • Loss of vital business to area spring sports (golf started on the 25th for local high schools) o Driving range o Lessons o Chipping • Loss of clientele and prospects of new patrons • Loss of early 'one-time' patrons wanting to get a jump on the season • Los of early booking of tournaments, school lessons and building new clientele • Loss of early spring revenue Budget Necessities / Discussion Equipment Roster / Necessities $$$ The essentials of equipment in order to properly manicure turf is to have the proper equipment for proper mowing. Golf course maintenance is extremely aesthetic; proper mowing patterns and grooming turf at proper heights is critical. • Reel cutting units are essential in maintaining heights of cut. • Wide area rotary mowers are essential in maintaining longer heights of cut such as the 'rough'. • Greens unit $ 18,000 - $20,000 • Tee unit $ 18,000 - $ 20,000 • Rough unit $ 25,000 - $ 28,000 • Fairway unit $ 28,000 - $ 34,000 • Approach unit $ 16,000 - $ 18,000 • Utility vehicle $ 16,000 - $ 18,000 • Utility vehicle $ 5,000 - $ 7,500 • Leveling Table $ 500 Irrigation / Sprinkler $$$ 3,500 The correct application of sprinkler heads is crucial in maintaining proper watering. Size of the sprinkler heads, nozzles, and water pressure are vital in maintaining a fertility program. • Green's • Tee's • Rough (potential — number 1) (potential — number 2) (potential — number 3) Bunker Maintenance / Renovation $$$ 18,000 Appearance and maintenance! Golfers are critical. You must have dean, fluffy sand. Bunkers need to be edged and renovated. Options are; 1. Clean and add what is already there, 2. Renovate current bunkers (take out old sand) and add sufficient amount of new sand, 6 to 8 inches is optimal. • Sand Fertility Program $$$ 18,000 A proper, well maintained fertility program is extremely critical. The various heights of cut require closer attention and detail. Greens are cut at such a height the turf susceptible to numerous diseases. So much of a golf course is aesthetic; the amount of play a golf course receives also affects the health of the plant. A proper fertility program, a properly managed program is highly critical for the health of the plant. In the end the golf course is benefitted through added play which in turn turns into revenue. • Greens / Approach program • Fall Fungicide program • Fairways and Rough program • Weed management program Staffing & Personnel / Potential $$$ Proper staffing to maintain the level of maintenance in order to have a successful and productive program. In order to properly maintain a nine -hole golf course you will need to support the following; Superintendent or someone in a supervisory role to carry out proper maintenance plan and a preventative equipment maintenance plan. Seasonal staffing to carry out proper mowing, irrigation and fertility plan. A Mechanic position to help implement and carry out a proper equipment maintenance plan. • Golf Superintendent • 1 seasonal Maintenance Mechanic • 3 seasonal grounds maintenance personnel o Tie personnel into parks department for improved coverage on local parks sites • Trash receptacle monitoring • Restroom issues • Visible to the public Pro -Shop, 'Pro' & Staffing $$$ Decision: Hiring of Golf Pro to manage golf merchandise, lessons, driving range, events and tournaments, restaurant. The Pro is essential; he or she is the Face of the golf course. Advertising and merchandise are important. A well run, well liked pro would be a draw. The golf Pro and the Superintendent work hand in hand with each other to solve problems, create new ideas and carry out tasks. • Golf Pro • Merchandise • Restaurant Education $$$ 1,000 Maintaining current levels of education and keeping up to date with current industry standards is extremely important. Golf merchandise, lessons and techniques are just as important as a business plan. The superintendent and mechanic must maintain equipment at levels equal to current standards and safety procedures, maintaining a current applicators license is essential for fertility program and over all turf health. Maintaining MSDS information and safety procedures. • Pesticides Recertification courses • Equipment, turf Show • Superintendent's Association • Superintendent's Association meeting • Inland Empire Superintendent's Association • Golf Pro Certification • Golf Show • Merchandise Ronald S. Knudsen, Jr. 22720 E. Becht Lane Liberty Lake, WA. 99019 (509) 255-9503 Education: Associates of Arts Degree -Spokane Falls Community College -1992 Graduate of World Wide College of Auctioneering-2012 Landscape and Horticulture classes Pesticides Applicator License 1988 to present Member of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America 2003-2010 Member of Inland Empire Golf Course Association 2003-2010 First Aid Card and CPR Endorsement Experience: 2008-2010 Trailhead Golf Course Superintendent City of Liberty Lake Liberty Lake, WA. 99019 (509) 755-6700 • Supervised renovation projects, beautification and excavation projects such as: construction of greens, tees, bunkers, rock outcroppings, seed and sod, tree care and pruning, shrub and flower beds, variety of annual and perennial flowers, vegetation management, irrigation repairs and renovation, etc. in all areas of turf maintenance • Managed, trained, supervised, interviewed and evaluated full time and seasonal employees • Managed, trained and supervised custodial and minor building maintenance; • Supervised service and repair of all golf equipment, small tools and pruning equipment • Worked as a team player • Coordinated scheduling with Golf Pro concerning maintenance and cultivar practices • Provided effective communication with Men's and Ladies club members and Recreation Coordinator for upcoming events • Met and planned fertilizer, irrigation and equipment needs with representatives • Maintained good working relations with City Mayor and supervisors • Maintained appropriate records and inventory for ordering and receiving • Trained personnel on proper procedures for equipment use, safety precautions and practices and customer service • Implemented various cultivation practices in turf and irrigation management • Created and managed employee work schedules • Effectively designed specifications for spraying equipment, mowing equipment and soil treatment programs • Implemented a successful fertility program, broadleaf weed control and turf disease prevention plan and supervised proper treatment • Regularly attended meeting, conferences, workshops and training sessions • Continuously reviewed publications and remained current on principles, practices and new developments with current industry standards • Utilized available resources for park , golf and open green space 2001-2008 Golf Course, Parks & Open Space Superintendent 22710 E. Country Vista Drive City of Liberty Lake, WA 99019 (509) 755-6700 All of the above experience including, but not limited to the following: • Manage, train, supervise, interview and evaluated full time and seasonal employees in the operations of turf and irrigation, custodial and building maintenance of Cities Park and Open Space, City Hall and Library • Supervised service and repair of all Golf, Park and Open Space equipment • Worked as a team player and coordinated scheduling with Equipment Manager and Assistant Superintendent for parks and golf areas • Managed and maintained appropriate records and inventory for parks and golf • Maintained effective communication with Recreation coordinator and Friends of Pavillion Park for special events at Pavillion Park • Implemented various cultivation practices in turf and irrigation management, created and managed work schedules, assigned tasks, coded invoices and ordered products effectively, set work block and schedule for park and golf seasonal workers • Implemented a successful fertility program, broadleaf weed control and turf disease prevention plan and supervised proper treatment of park and green space • Successfully wrote justifications and specifications for fertility programs, and equipment purchases • Planted and maintained trees, flowers and shrub beds, hanging baskets and pots, for golf, park, green space and medians in roadway • Maintained proper pruning techniques, tree care, shrub and flower bed care • Snow removal of city parking lots, community trails, golf course and park • Organized and worked the city's Clean Green in the spring and fall • Provided community service for area students, Eagle Scouts and Brownies • Developed camaraderie among employees to create a positive work environment and increase work production 1988-2001 Maintenance Worker I Liberty Lake County Golf Course Meadowwood County Golf Course Spokane County Golf and Parks Department 404 N. Havana Doug Chase (509) 477-4730 • Performed all necessary Golf Course maintenance including mowing, fertilization, irrigation, small equipment repairs, operating small to heavy equipment • Under the direction of the Superintendent performed safety training, and supervision • Organized maintenance schedules, prepared tasks • Planted and maintained trees, flowers and shrub beds, and all necessary pruning • Carried out various cultivation practices such as aerification, top dressing, fertilization, broadleaf weed control, planting and sod work • Renovation projects such as tees, bunkers, greens, and pond Meadowwood County Golf Course • Performed all necessary Golf Course maintenance as mentioned above including, • involvement with Construction / Renovation of building Meadowwood Golf Course • Construction of tees, bunkers, greens, irrigation and ponds 1988 -present Track Coach Central Valley School District #356 Greenacres Jr. High School 17409 E. Sprague Greenacers, WA. 99019 (509) 228-4860 • Organize meets, prepare practice plans • Coordinate volunteers • Manage parental issues and concerns • Monitor busing and scheduling • Work with Athletic Director, coaches 2000 -present Freshman Basketball Coach / Varsity Assistant Varsity Assistant Coach Central Valley School District #356 Central Valley High School 821 S. Sullivan Rd. Veradale, WA. 99016 (509) 228-5100 • Prepare practice plans • Monitor game and practice schedule • Manage parental issues and concerns • Communicate with Athletic Director (Butch Walter) • Prepare scouting reports, filming, and evaluating athletes • Bear's Club and AAU coach, actively involved with summer basketball program and team camp 2010-2013 Reinland Equipment and Auctioneer 2350 Beck Rd. Post Fails, ID (208) 457-9611 • Inventory, tagging, bid calling • Hauling equipment such as; buses, tractors, vehicles, hand tools, large equipment, house hold items, police seizer items and various misc. • Fork-lift operator • Preparation for Estate Auctions, Reinland Shop Auctions, Business close outs and Bank liquidations • Fundraiser Auctions • General Farm Auctions • Estate Auctions Tom Reinland References for Ronald S. Knudsen, Jr. Reinland Equipment and Auctioneer 2350 Beck Rd. State Line (208) 457-9611 (509) 928-7341 Steve Peterson Mayor, City of Liberty Lake 719 N. Lancashire Ln. Liberty Lake, WA. 99019 (509) 255-1400 Arlene Fisher City Administrator, Cheney 609 Second, St. Cheney, WA. 99004 (509) 498-9201 Mollie Thola LPGA, First Tee Golf Professional Liberty Lake, WA. 99019 (509) 499-1120 Grant Walters Rick Sloan Cris Kaminskas Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, Central Valley High School 821 S. Sullivan Rd. Veradale, WA. 99016 (509) 228-5100 Educator, Varsity Boys head Basketball Coach, Central Valley High School 821 S. Sullivan Rd. Veradale, WA. 99016 (509) 228-5100 City Council Position #7, City of Liberty Lake City Hall 22710 E. Country Vista Dr. Liberty Lake, WA. 99019 (513) 519-8720