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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 15 | Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether taking the Mif Albright course out of operation has been taken into consideration, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Vice deHaan stated in 2003, new irrigation was installed at the north course; the south course has major irrigation problems. Mr. Blake stated the south course has pump issues. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the water received from the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is inadequate; inquired whether alternatives have been reviewed, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Vice Mayor deHaan stated that he would like to see a new profile on what can happen in light of new information; inquired whether tournament play is being maximized. * (10-126) Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past 12:00 midnight. Vice Mayor deHaan seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. John Vest, Kemper Sports, responded tournament rounds grew last year; almost $200,000 was generated in tournament revenue last year; most of the increase was a result of gaining back trust. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether there is an advantage to having one course used for tournament play and leaving the other course available for open play, to which Mr. Vest responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether play has been lost because of the poor condition and inadequate drainage. Mr. Vest responded play has been lost because of the inability to have carts on the course; some areas are very wet and people are losing golf balls. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the north course is deplorable because of drainage; inquired what is Kemper's vision. Mr. Blake responded areas need to be cleaned out; stated lines will be put in the wet spots to run the water to the major slews; drainage will be installed. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether any steps [for improvements] have been taken in the last two years or whether a caretaker status has been maintained, to which Mr. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |