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CityCouncil | 2011-04-12 | 1 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY--APRIL 12, 2011--7:00 - P.M. Mayor Gilmore convened the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember deHaan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Bonta, deHaan, Johnson, Tam and Mayor Gilmore - 5. Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (11-181) Discuss Options Related to the Future Operation of the Chuck Corica Golf Complex and Provide Direction to the Acting City Manager on Next Steps. Mayor Gilmore thanked staff for bringing all options forward; stated in some ways, the process has been very long and drawn out, but in other ways things are moving quickly. Ben Blake, Kemper Sports Management, gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Tam stated at the January 25, 2011 presentation, Mr. Blake stated that spending $5 million to $5.2 million for a 27-hole configuration would be more prudent than for 36 holes; $7.6 million is a rough estimate for 36 holes; inquired whether $5.8 million would be needed for graduated improvements for 27 holes or 36 holes, to which Mr. Blake responded 36 holes. Councilmember Tam inquired what has changed. Mr. Blake responded the original 27-hole proposal was the most fiscally responsible way to configure the Golf Course as well as being the most efficient to generate the highest profits; stated the community did not like the idea; as part of a new solution, Kemper Sports is willing to consider 36 holes. Councilmember Tam stated the January 25th presentation did not focus on the Mif Albright Course. Mr. Blake stated that Kemper Sports would not be involved in the Mif Albright Course and considers the Course to be separate. Councilmember Tam inquired whether Kemper Sports has looked at the Alameda Junior Golf Association (AJGA) term sheet, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Councilmember deHaan stated that he couldn't calculate how a 27-hole course could make as much money, particularly on weekends; that he is glad Kemper Sports is considering 36 holes; inquired what Kemper Sports would anticipate for the land use Special Meeting 1 Alameda City Council April 12, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf |