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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 12 | eventual operator of the course for the operation that deals with collecting customer's money. Mr. Van Winkle stated two models have been built into the plan; one model would be to outsource the operation; the other model involves contractors, labor, and volunteers; some courses operate on self-management; there are other ways to regulate the course. Speakers: Matthew Cerio, Alameda; Andy Cerio, Alameda; Erik Van Winkle; Sam Kunz, Alameda; Dot Moody, Alameda; Barbara Hoepner, Alameda; Pam Curtis, Alameda; Al Wagner, Alameda; John Curliano, Alameda Golf Club and Alameda Junior Golf Club; Alexander Stevens, Alameda Junior Golf (submitted handout); Jon Pecson, Alameda Soccer Club; Jim Strehlow, Alameda; Jane Sullwold, Golf Commission; Steve Taddei, Alameda Golf Club and Alameda Commuters Committee; Ken Arnerich, Alameda; Fred Framstead, Alameda Commuters Committee and Men's Club; Ron Salsig; Bill Schmitz, Golf Commission and Alameda Commuters Committee; Cheryl Saxton; Connie Wendling, Alameda Junior Golf; Ed Downing, Alameda Golf Club and Alameda Commuters Committee; former Councilmember Lil Arnerich, Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese stated a par 3 course is needed; if closed, the par 3 course costs the City money; negotiations should start to see how the course can be kept open until replacement or alternative funding sources can be found; the General Fund was being fed from [golf course] deferred maintenance, which will have to be resolved for the whole complex. Councilmember Gilmore stated that she agrees that the complex needs to be looked at as a whole; she wants to hear the rest of the presentation; the process started in 2007 when the golf course was in trouble because of declining revenues and there was no capital to bring the course up to par with other neighboring courses; a place is needed for kids to learn and seniors to play; discussions need to encompass the whole golf course. Vice Mayor deHaan commended the group formed within the last five weeks; stated the golf community has demonstrated what can be done; the City has been blessed with the Siewald commitment [$20,000 matching grant]; the situation is a win, win, win; the Mif Albright course was loosing money; the proposal provides an opportunity to upgrade the existing golf course; the feeder system is important; five hearings have been held; not one person has suggested closing the Mif Albright course or two 18-hole courses. Councilmember Tam moved approval of accepting the report; commended the efforts of Alameda Junior Golf for presenting a business plan to operate the par 3; stated the juniors and seniors need to be served; the operation has to be looked at wholistically. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Gilmore stated that she is impressed with all the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |