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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 18 | Vice Mayor deHaan stated the complex is still very successful; inquired how many rounds are played annually at Metropolitan Golf Links, to which Mr. Blake responded 55,000; stated there are different types of golfers; Alameda offers the most affordable golf on the market, but there is an opportunity to be more competitive. Councilmember Gilmore inquired what is happening with Alameda Junior Golf now under Kemper running the complex. Ms. Arnerich responded Alameda Junior Golf is using the par 3 and Jack Clark courses on Wednesdays throughout the summer; stated things are working very well; the pros provide half hour lessons to children who are not ready for the Mif Albright course or other courses. Councilmember Gilmore stated there are two scenarios: one scenario is Kemper operating the golf course and working with Alameda Junior Golf; the other scenario is Kemper operating the golf course and Alameda Junior Golf operating the Mif Albright course separately; inquired what the scenarios would look like on a day-to-day basis. Mr. Blake stated if the Mif Albright course were self-sustaining, Kemper would not be involved other than with lessons and tournaments; that he understands that Alameda Junior Golf would run the operation. Ms. Sullwold stated that Alameda Junior Golf would welcome the opportunity to contract for maintenance with the company that gets the contract for the other 36 holes. Councilmember Matarrese stated that the [Junior Golf] presentation noted that mowing and hardscape maintenance would be contracted to the operator of the rest of the complex; having a non-profit as a stand-alone is not practical. Mr. Blake stated that Council approval would be needed first; Kemper would be open to the idea with Council approval. Vice Mayor deHaan stated pros have always been dedicated to the youth; inquired whether that would continue, to which Mr. Vest responded absolutely. Speakers: Jane Sullwold, Golf Commission; Joe Van Winkle; Norma Arnerich, Alameda; Barbara Hoepner, Alameda; Bob Sullwold, Alameda; Dot Moody, Alameda; Al Wagner, Alameda; David Hamilton, Alameda Commuters Committee and Alameda Golf Club; Bill Schmitz, Golf Commission and Alameda Commuters Committee; Beverly Blatt; Tim Scates, Alameda; Jim Strehlow, Alameda; Ed Downing, Alameda Golf Club and Alameda Commuters Committee; and Ray Gaul, Golf Commission. Vice Mayor deHaan stated Mr. Blake stated things have changed [with the non-profit proposal to operate the Mif Albright course]; inquired whether Mr. Blake would be willing to look at two 18-hole courses, to which Mr. Blake responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 18 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |