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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 14 | Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether Mr. Sams indicated Greenway Golf improvements would make the course a 9 or a 10, to which Mr. Sams responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether the scale is a 1 to 10 scale, to which Mr. Sams responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired what rating KemperSports would be, to which Mr. Sams responded a 5 or 6. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry, Mr. Sams addressed links style. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired about a links course usage, to which Mr. Sams stated whatever happens on the course, with Greenway Golf or KemperSports, play will increase; more rounds would probably be played on the links style course then the par course. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired whether there is a conclusive answer about removal of memorial trees. The former Recreation and Parks Director responded staff does not have an exact number; stated the figure depends on the design. The City Manager stated that he discussed the matter with Greenway Golf; he is confident that staff, Greenway Golf and folks who have worked on the memorial tree program can come to a solution; no one can promise memorial trees will not be moved; Greenway Golf is aware of the matter and will double its efforts to avoid creating any controversy. In response to Vice Mayor Bonta's inquiry about the needs for a financial partner, Mr. Kelley stated Greenway Golf needs a financial partner; Greenway Golf is a smaller company, with 12 management contracts and does not have millions of dollars in a bank account; Greenway Golf convinced a very well qualified investor that the endeavor is worthwhile; the investor is a very sophisticated Silicon Valley individual with 30 years experience and says he has never failed. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Mr. Kelley would relocate locally. Mr. Kelly responded in the affirmative; stated moving to the area is the main reason he wants the contract. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether Mr. Kelley would be on site during the renovation period, to which Mr. Kelly responded in the affirmative. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the South course should be considered links Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |