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CityCouncil | 2010-01-06 | 6 | Councilmember Gilmore inquired how often Housing Urban Development (HUD) updates income limits, to which the Community Development Program Manager responded annually. (10-015) Recommendation to Accept the Report of the Economic Development Commission's Business Attraction Subcommittee. Continued. (10-016) Recommendation to Approve Directing the Interim City Manager to Close the Mif Albright Course Effective January 31, 2010 and to Relocate the Course to the Front Nine Holes of the South Course as a Pilot Program. The Interim City Manager and John Vest, Kemper Sports, gave a brief presentation. In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry, Mr. Vest responded play has dropped three percent regionally. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired how data is gathered, to which Mr. Vest responded the National Golf Foundation (NGF). In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry, Mr. Vest responded that tees would be created off the side [of the south course] for nine holes. The Recreation and Park Director stated that Exhibit 2 of the staff report shows rounds are up in opening months over the year before; rounds start to drop off in succeeding months. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the decline in rounds is consistent with other courses. Mr. Vest responded in the affirmative; stated there is a 16% decline from last year. Councilmember Tam inquired why the water bill went up during the rainy season. Mr. Vest responded a lot of water was needed to rejuvenate the course; stated the overall number reflects an annual picture of water costs; watering is minimal now. Councilmember Tam inquired whether water expenses reflect a separately metered charge, to which Mr. Vest responded the property receives a bill for two months. The Recreation and Park Director stated in 2008, water consumption was $35,000 for the entire year; most of the use is front end loaded; typically, irrigation is shut off somewhere between October or November and stays off until the end of April or May. Councilmember Tam inquired whether the water bill is anticipated to be less, to which Mr. Vest responded in the affirmative. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 6, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-01-06.pdf |