pages: CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf, 13
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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 13 | work and research done by Alameda Junior Golf. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he appreciates efforts made; the entire golf complex will be discussed as a whole; a proposal has been submitted by good people with a lot of expertise; a critical part of the golf course includes having a par 3 for beginners, a driving range, 18 hole courses, and a clubhouse; that he wants to see how to make everything work together. *** Mayor Johnson called a recess at 10:58 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:15 p.m. * (10-125) Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Enter into Negotiations with Kemper Sports Management for the Long-Term Management and Operation of the Chuck Corica Golf Complex. The Interim City Manager gave a brief presentation. Ben Blake, Kemper Sports Management, gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Gilmore stated the golf course has 36 championship holes; 111,000 rounds are played per year; inquired what is the capacity percentage. Mr. Blake responded in 2003, 160,000 rounds were played, which was 67% [capacity]. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the projection is that rounds will remain flat for the next four years because of the Metropolitan Golf Links. Mr. Blake responded rounds will be flat or slightly up; stated the hope is to get to a level of 130,000 rounds. Councilmember Gilmore inquired how much would need to be charged to have everything work out well. Mr. Blake responded that he thinks that the same rates could be charged with 27 holes to still make the numbers work; operating costs are lower; a lot of land needs to be maintained; the irrigation system is in disrepair; operating costs will go down with improvements. Councilmember Gilmore inquired what would be the price differential by keeping the 36 holes; further inquired whether the current $30 charge would rise to $45 with capital infusion, Mr. Blake responded a round would cost closer to $50. The Interim City Manager stated currently, the average round [fee] is $30; $38 per round is needed [to cover costs]; putting $500,000 into capital each year would increase the cost to approximately $48 per round; figures are based on 120,000 rounds; both Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |