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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 14 | Request for Proposals (RFP) respondents indicate that the facility needs $6 million to $8 million in improvements. In response to Councilmember Gilmore's request further clarification, the Interim City Manager stated the average player pays $38 per round; said average needs to be $38 per round; $500,000 per year should be put into capital infusion to keep the current golf course configuration going if the course is in good shape; said $500,000 is in addition to the $6 million to $8 million need to improve the course condition; based on 120,000 rounds, rates would need to increase by $5 per round. In response to Councilmember Gilmore's inquired regarding infusing $500,000 per year, Mr. Blake stated the commitment would need to be long term; everyone would go home if people thought that golf [play] would be flat forever. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a new Mif Albright course [constructed by Kemper] would be comparable to the current course in function, cost, and purpose and have the same rates. Mr. Blake responded the course would be a 9 hole par 3 course with contemporary tees and fairways and would be nicer than the existing course; stated a new par 3 course would be built if Council thinks that makes sense; a par 3 course is needed for juniors and seniors. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether a new course would be comparable in terms of having short fairways, being walkable, and good for children to play and learn. Mr. Blake responded in the affirmative; stated the [new] par 3 course would have holes in the range of 100-180 yards, which is normal. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the new Mif Albright course would be an executive course. Mr. Blake responded in the negative; stated there would be more space between holes for safety reasons; the scope of the course would be a little bigger and would be more contemporary, but it would not have par 4 holes. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what the loss would be if the existing Mif Albright course was taken out of operation, to which the Interim City Manager responded that she does not know how to calculate the amount. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what would be the cost of building a new Mif Albright course, to which Mr. Blake responded approximately $1 million. Vice Mayor deHaan stated building a new course would be another burden. Mr. Blake stated that he believes a new Mif Albright course would work financially. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |