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CityCouncil | 2011-04-12 | 2 | thereafter. Mr. Blake responded the land could be converted to field use or go fallow. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Kemper Sports has had any dialogue regarding the current or past Harbor Bay Isle Associates (HBIA) proposal. Mr. Blake responded that he found out about the current initiative via the newspaper; stated Kemper Sports has had ongoing dialogue with Harbor Bay throughout the two- year period. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Kemper Sports has been involved in Club House discussions. Mr. Blake responded Kemper Sports was involved two years ago; stated drawings still exist for the 27 and 36 holes as well as moving the driving range. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether any joint effort is being done now, to which Mr. Blake responded in the negative. Speakers: Tim Hoppen, Harbor Bay Isle; Peter Holmes, Alameda Soccer Club; Jim Strehlow; Alameda; Larry Newman, Alameda; Tony Corica, Alameda; Eva Hom, North Loop Business Group; Jane Sullwold, Alameda; Norma Arnerich, Alameda Junior Golf; Lia Marshall; James D. Leach, Global Perspectives; Jack Boeger, Alameda; Pat Bail, Alameda; Ron Salsig; Joe Van Winkle, Alameda; Jon Spangler, Alameda; Karen Bey, Alameda; Ed Downing, Alameda; Jerry Ghiselli, Alameda; and Alexander Stevens, Alameda. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether reconfiguring the south course and repositioning the Mif Albright Course for $6 million makes sense, to which Mr. Blake responded that he would need to know the details. Councilmember deHaan requested clarification on why Kemper Sports changed the configuration to 36 holes. Mr. Blake responded a 27-hole course did not fly with the community; stated Kemper Sports wants to do what is best for the community. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether the issue of not being able to get financing to put in more upfront improvements is a Kemper Sports issue or a general golf issue. Mr. Blake responded a golf issue; stated the golf business has been on a downward trend for a number of years; two years ago, three companies got out of the golf course financing business. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether anyone has been able to get financing. Special Meeting 2 Alameda City Council April 12, 2011 | CityCouncil/2011-04-12.pdf |