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CityCouncil | 2009-02-17 | 9 | to use the field; the Mif Albright Course has activity all day i youth sports utilize fields after school and on weekends ; the Course provides an activity for seniors. Mayor Johnson suggested that the matter be brought back at the next meeting to allow Councilmembers Gilmore and Tam to comment. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he wants some direction to be given; playing fields are in bad shape; the Woodstock field becomes a pool because there is no drainage; the City is short on fields ; the City needs to take every opportunity to get the highest and best use; Council should give direction to get input from the Recreation and Golf Commissions and Kemper Sports; stated that he wants to ensure that the contractor is not squeezing every dollar at the expense of the Course. The Interim Golf Manager stated Kemper Sports does not have any financial interest in the Course. Councilmember Matarrese stated Kemper Sports' interest is in getting a long-term contract; rules need to be clear the Recreation and Golf Commissions and Kemper Sports need to provide input on possible uses before the matter comes back to Council. Mayor Johnson stated that she does not want to limit Kemper Sports to look at the Mif Albright Course as the only way to provide a nine hole course; the matter should come back at the next Council meeting; Councilmember Gilmore raised the issue and should be allowed to comment on the matter. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he concurs with direction given; tonight Council was to have a Closed Session regarding the price and terms of Village VI and Mif Albright Course; the matter was pulled; that he does not want to see the matter come back to Council until there has been dialogue; the Closed Session was premature. Mayor Johnson stated that she would like to review include looking at the Village VI issue. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he received a phone call regarding a football field option; inquired whether a football field would be considered. The Interim Golf Manager stated the all weather soccer field potentially could be used as a football field. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 February 17, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-02-17.pdf |