Record of Proceedings
Foothills Park & Recreation District Regular Board of Directors meeting
October 28, 2025
A virtual attendance option was made available through Microsoft Teams.
Call to Order
Director Trimble called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Director Trimble led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Roll Call
Director Hanson, arrived at 6:39 p.m.; Director Lodice, Present; Director Brainard, Present; Director Writz, Present; Director Trimble, Present.
Also in Attendance: Paul Rufien, District Counsel; Ronald Hopp, Executive Director; Dennis Weiner, Director of Finance and Administrative Services; Becky Richmond, Director of Recreation; Derek Eberhardt, Assistant Director of Recreation; Colin Insley, Director of Parks, Planning and Construction; Randy Meyers, Director of Golf; Richelle Riley, Recording Secretary; other Foothills staff and members of the public.
Potential conflicts of interest were disclosed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 18-8-308(2), 24-18-109(3)(a), 24-18-110, and 32-1-902(3).
Approval of Agenda
Motion: Director Writz moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve the October 28, 2025 agenda as submitted. Director Lodice seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Lodice, yes; Director Brainard, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Motion: Director Lodice moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve the minutes of the September 23, 2025 board meeting as submitted. Director Writz seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Lodice, yes; Director Brainard, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Community Comments
Jovial Concepts Presentation
Colin Insley recalled that at the last board meeting, the Board heard from representatives from Jovial Concepts who run their orchard and have a home for program space in Weaver Creek Park. He introduced Andre Leonard and Di Collingwood who provided the Board with a presentation.
Using PowerPoint, Mr. Leonard talked about programs and what is produced in their space at Weaver Creek Park and talked about challenges they have had. Mr. Leonard and Ms. Collingham discussed 2025 impacts, accomplishments, and community involvement in 2025. Mr. Leonard discussed project plans for 2026. He talked about the great success of Fall Fest this year. Mr. Leonard said there are lots of ways to get involved
and asked for help spreading the word about Jovial Concepts.
Decision Items
Golf Courses Concessionaire Agreement
Referring to the memo provided, Randy Meyers discussed the RFP process for concessionaire services at Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club. SSA Group was chosen to assume operational ownership at Foothills and Meadows on January 1, 2026. Mr. Meyers introduced Ryan McNicholas, second generation of the original owner of SSA Group based out of Denver.
Using a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. McNicholas gave an overview of their company and explained that they focus on hospitality. He discussed partnership and working together with the District, community, and working with local partnerships. Mr. McNicholas outlined their company’s organizational chart, who are all local.
In answer to Director Trimble, Dennis Weiner talked about the terms of the contract based on the previous contract terms. Mr. McNicholas said all employees currently working food service for Foothills and Meadows are welcome to apply with SSA and talked about staffing. The transition date is December 31, 2025, Mr. Myers outlined the process.
Ronald Hopp pointed out the agreement included in the packet, it has been reviewed by Paul Rufien, District Counsel.
Motion: Director Lodice moved that the Foothills Board of Directors approve the terms for a restaurant concessionaire agreement with SSA Group for Meadows and Foothills Golf Courses for 2026 – 2028 and authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement as discussed subject to District Counsel and staff approval. Director Writz seconded the motion. Poll of the Board: Director Hanson, abstain; Director Lodice, yes; Director Brainard, yes; Director Writz, yes; Director Trimble, yes. The motion was approved.
Executive Director’s Report
Highlighting the report provided, Ronald Hopp pointed out that the Foothills Theatre Company will present A Tuna Christmas November 7 – 15 at Ridge Recreation Center. The Board and a guest are invited to attend the opening night performance and gala.
Mr. Hopp wished Directors Brainard and Trimble happy birthday.
Discussion Items
Item 1: Finance Update
Dennis Weiner reported the District’s finance update through the end of September, the first full three quarters of the year, and went through some of the highlights in the report provided. He went over total District year-to-date operating revenues, total District year-to-date operating expenditures, net operating loss, non-operating revenue and expenditures.
Looking at the bottom line through September 30th, Mr. Weiner reported that net revenue was better than the budget.
Item 2: 2026 Proposed Budget
Mr. Hopp recalled that preliminary budget numbers were presented to the Board at the last meeting. Tonight, staff are presenting an overview of the full budget and will present Administration and Golf budgets. He reminded that at the November meeting, Recreation and Parks will present their budgets, and the December meeting will be the final and formal approval of the budget. Mr. Hopp asked that if there are any changes or suggestions, they would come tonight and/or in November.
Mr. Hopp pointed out the 2026 Budget Book provided and using PowerPoint, outlined a comparison between the 2025 budget and the 2026 budget at this time. He went over sources of revenues, historical mill levy, operating revenue by department, year over year comparison of operating revenue by department, total operating expenses by department, year over year comparison of operating expenditures by department, budgeted capital projects and expenditures anticipated for 2026, and schedule of debt. In terms of each department, Mr. Hopp discussed the operating expenses and offsetting operating revenues for Administration; Parks, Planning & Construction; Recreation; Golf. He concluded with a reconciliation spreadsheet showing a balanced budget of zero.
Referring to the 2026 Budget Book, Mr. Weiner presented the budget for Administration which covers the various functions that support the operations of all programs and facilities throughout the District. It includes Marketing & Public Outreach, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and the Executive Director department. He summarized the overall Administration revenues and expenditures for 2026.
Randy Meyers introduced Golf staff who were in attendance. Mr. Meyers talked about changes that were made to the 2026 budget that we have not done since COVID. He discussed welcoming new golfers and acknowledged the Clubhouse of the Year award that was received for the Foothills clubhouse shown in Golf Inc Magazine, recognized throughout the nation. Mr. Meyers shared information with the Board that was received from the Public Golf Operators meeting that he and staff attended. Referring to the 2026 Budget book, Mr. Meyers summarized the Golf budget overall, which includes Foothills Golf Course and Meadows Golf Club.
In answer to Director Trimble, Mr. Meyers gave an update on irrigation system concerns, staff will have more information once an audit is in place.
Mr. Hopp reminded that at the next meeting, the Board will be hearing from Recreation and Parks. He added that if we need to make any changes, we would like to make them prior to the December meeting. He noted there are few miscellaneous things, such as final assessments, that will be changing the budget between now and December as well.
Adjournment
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Submitted by: Richelle Riley, Recording Secretary