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CityCouncil | 2009-04-07 | 7 | Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether tonight's presentation was presented to the Golf Commission, to which Mr. Stegall responded in the negative. Mayor Johnson recognized the Alameda High Girl's Golf team and Coach Burnett, who introduced the members of the team. Speakers Grace Na, Alameda High School Sharon Nam, Alameda High School; Gina Kabasakalis, Alameda High School Stephen Burnett, Alameda High School Golf Coach;Carlos Briones, Junior Golf; Derek Schediker, Alameda; John Kabasakalis, Alameda; Joe A. Williams, Alameda George Humphreys, Alameda James D. Leach, Chuck Corica Senior Men's Club; John Childs, Alameda Junior Golf; Horst Breuer, Alameda; Shawn Shelby, Alameda; Ronald Cooper, Alameda; Robert Sullwold, Alameda; Jane Sullwold, Alameda Golf Commission; Ron Salsig; Norma Arnerich, Alameda; Jim Strehlow, Alameda; Christopher Seiwald, Alameda Soccer club; Joe Van Winkle, Alameda. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Mr. Van Winkle's proposal was presented to anyone else, to which Mr. Van Winkle responded the proposal was presented to the Golf Commission. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether the Golf Commission has had the opportunity to review the proposal in depth. Ms. Sullwold responded the proposal was put together quickly; stated the Golf Commission is solidly behind the proposal. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the proposed approach is not novel. Mayor Johnson suggested that Mr. Van Winkle work with staff. Vice Mayor deHaan stated staff should actively pursue looking at reactivating the Golf Course well; the Mif Albright Golf Course needs to open as soon as possible; the Mif Albright Golf Course was never meant to be a stand-alone course Mr. Van Winkle's proposal should be reviewed; that he does not want to miss an opportunity by over studying the matter; that he hopes Kemper Sports will be involved; commended Kemper Sports for bringing new quality to the Golf Course. Councilmember Gilmore thanked everyone who spoke so passionately about the matter stated the City has to look at all options, including Mr. Van Winkle's proposal; Kemper Sports indicated that there has been a decline in rounds and discussed evaluating the feasibility of reconfiguring and renovating to meet all of Alameda's golf needs; inquired whether consideration has been given to having a facility where children can learn to play golf. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 April 7, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-04-07.pdf |