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CityCouncil | 2010-12-07 | 9 | June to get a business plan by July; inquired whether a companion term-sheet comparison from Kemper Sports would come to Council in January. The Interim City Manager responded Kemper Sports spent almost eight weeks putting detailed information together before meeting with staff; stated five detailed scenarios were prepared; two months were lost. Councilmember Tam stated that she is very supportive of anyone trying to help the City by offering grants and leveraging funds; she wants the project to be very successful; a key piece of information is missing to ensure that the Mif Albright Course does not end up competing with the plan for an executive golf course proposed by Kemper Sports. The Interim City Manager stated one scenario includes an executive course in addition to the Mif Albright Course staying the same; the Referral has two actions: the Mif Albright Course lease and the grant; two different motions could be made if there is concern about possibly losing the grant; reserving the $100,000 would not hurt. Mayor Johnson stated said issues are included in her motion, which includes economic sustainability in context of the entire Golf Complex. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he does not have any problem with the Council Referral; action to implement a contract would come back to Council; reserving the $100,000 to secure $250,000 and other contributions is a good thing; the most important thing to address is what would happen in the context of the larger complex; inquired when staff anticipates bringing the Kemper Sport's proposals to Council. The Interim City Manager responded that she originally planned January but now the first meeting in February. Vice Mayor deHaan stated the grant is offered for the present location and configuration; no one knows what the Wadsworth Foundation would do about location; developing another par 3 could cost another $1 million or more; that he does not think Wadsworth would be willing to change the configuration; he has a gut feeling that the grant could be lost; looking after the Golf Course has been guaranteed for fifteen years. Mayor Johnson stated a particular configuration should not be assumed; a number of options would be discussed in negotiations. Councilmember Gilmore inquired when renovations would start if the Kemper Contract is brought back in February; stated that she assumes construction would start in the spring; pushing construction dates out farther would result in the practical issue of getting something constructed. Mayor Johnson stated the Interim City Manager would need to find out when construction would start. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 7, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-12-07.pdf |