pages: CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf, 7
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CityCouncil | 2008-02-05 | 7 | (08-055) - Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an Amended Contract with the National Golf Foundation to provide Master Planning Services in an amount not to exceed $80,000. The Recreation and Park Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired what is the status on budget and revenues. The Recreation and Park Director responded January was not a good month; stated the last couple of days have been better; the deficit was $300,000 at the end of December; new marking campaign efforts have been implemented to increase the number of tournaments. Vice Mayor Tam inquired whether there is any hope of making up rounds, to which the Recreation and Park Director responded there is always hope. Mayor Johnson stated that the Junior Golf Program needs to be strengthened. The Recreation and Park Director stated some work has been done to bring the Mif Albright Course back to the original configuration. Mayor Johnson stated that golf instruction is critical; only eight people were at the driving range on Saturday; the driving range should be viewed as a golf promotion. The Recreation and Park Director stated Recreation Programs will be linked to the Golf Course. Councilmember deHaan stated wet weather kills Alameda's Golf Courses; Metropolitan Golf Links and Monarch Bay are very active one day after rain; both courses have great drainage; loyalty is lost when players cannot play; making the Golf Course playable is important. Mayor Johnson stated Metropolitan Golf Link's parking lot was full on Saturday and is directly related to the drainage. Opponent : Jane Sullwold, Golf Commission Chair. Councilmember deHaan stated a lot of information has already been presented and is a matter of embellishing said information; questioned whether utilizing marketing consultants would be worth the money stated the Golf Commission and staff could be supportive. The Recreation and Park Director stated the National Golf Regular Meeting Alameda City Council Meeting 7 February 5, 2008 | CityCouncil/2008-02-05.pdf |