pages: CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2008-01-02 | 6 | Counci lmember deHaan stated all three scenarios have risk. Councilmember Matarrese stated San Mateo's golf course is the closest type to Alameda's San Mateo's per round production cost is $10 less than Alameda's inquired what San Mateo is doing differently. Mr. Getherall responded some municipalities included debt service, others did not. Councilmember Matarrese stated San Mateo is operating under the same constraints as far as salaries, etc; he has a hard time understanding how San Leandro produces rounds at $6.40. Mr. Getherall stated $6.40 is the cost to San Leandro; maintenance expenses accrue to the lessee. Councilmember Matarrese stated that there is money to be had so breaking even should be possible; management affects the bottom line. Mr. Singer stated some municipal golf courses lease or have some type of management contract in place; private vendors bring in management expertise. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether some management agreements do not have a fixed fee but are performance based where gain is shared if rounds go up, and pain is shared if rounds go down, to which Mr. Singer responded in the affirmative. Jane Sullwold, Golf Commission Chair, gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether consideration was given to moving the Par 3 to the 4th nine-hole course. Ms. Sullwold responded possibly; stated another idea would be to increase fees and have the increase be dedicated to capital improvements. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether Council would be getting an official recommendation from the Golf Commission. Mayor Johnson requested that Ms. Sullwold go through the recommendations. Ms. Sullwold stated recommendations were to: 1) use half of the Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council January 2, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-01-02.pdf |