Goose and Coot Management: The Coots are mostly gone. ... The egg addling, and the heavy rains, have greatly reduced the spring gosling population. Last year, at this time, we had 227 new goslings, while this year there are only 64.

Golf Course Management Status: There are 8 proposals being considered for the new management of the golf course. On June 1, there will be an interview meeting with the top proposal companies.

Michaels update: A new lease has been signed. It includes some additional requirements from Shoreline, like a new beverage cart service, at least on the weekends. ... Also, they have requested input from the members on how they can improve service. [I suggested extending restaurant closing to 3:30 PM]

Superintendent's report: As the weather improves, the mowing height, on the greens, will be lowered. The Goose Poop sweeper will be back in action, starting tomorrow. ... Some additional sand will be added to the bunkers that have suffered from the rains and the ground squirrels.

New members to the Advisory Committee: There are four applicants. ... The City Council staff will select two to serve, in June.

A sad note: the "Dog Guy" died last week. ... The plan is for his daughter to take over the business of having the dogs chase the birds on the 12 or 14 properties that were his clients. ... Dan Hauer