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CityCouncil | 2010-03-16 | 19 | Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Mr. Blake is comfortable in light of the changes. Mr. Blake responded that he is not willing to make said statement; stated more homework needs to be done; pencils need to be sharpened; that he is willing to work on the issues. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the north and south courses have different skill levels; making the two courses the same would be difficult. Mr. Blake stated a professional golf architect was hired to come up with renditions; that he feels comfortable making three 9-hole courses in a similar style. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether Mr. Blake has seen clubhouses at other similar level courses, to which Mr. Blake responded all of them. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether accommodating all activity is difficult on a single course, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Councilmember Gilmore stated the Commuter and East Bay Junior Tournaments have a long history in Alameda; inquired whether tournaments could be run with only 27 holes without disrupting the flow and pace of play; further inquired how much revenue is made off tournaments every year. Mr. Vest responded approximately $200,000 for almost 6,000 rounds. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether rounds have remained stable over the last three or four years. Mr. Vest responded rounds are blended with other golf course rates; stated last year's revenue was $176,000; under the 27-hole concept, the biggest impact [on tournaments] would be during the first weekend; the qualifier would be different; players would have to go in two waves and would have to play the same two 9 holes to qualify on like conditions and courses. Councilmember Gilmore inquired whether the Mif Albright course has a safety problem; stated some areas of the course get tight. Mr. Blake responded the architect designed the new par 3 with spacing considered safe today; stated that he cannot comment on the [current] safety of the Mif Albright course. Councilmember Gilmore requested Mr. Van Winkle to comment. Mr. Van Winkle stated that he is not aware of any complaints or anyone getting hit or hurt. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 19 March 16, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-03-16.pdf |