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CityCouncil | 2012-05-15 | 16 | and how to get around a course; then, they graduate to the nine hole course. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry regarding junior golf, John Vest, KemperSports, stated KemperSports currently works with the junior golf board on programs; outlined efforts. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether [playing] capacity could be improved. Mr. Blake responded there is room; the course is not at full capacity; currently, there is more capacity on the South course; on Saturdays, the North course is booked from daybreak until 11 a.m.; a better managed course would bring more play to the South course. Councilmember deHaan inquired if the South course is played about 30% less than the North course, to which Mr. Blake responded in the affirmative. In response to Mayor Gilmore's inquiry regarding the number of days there is no play because the course has not drained, the former Recreation and Parks Director stated probably 2 to 3 days or up to a week, depending on the severity of the storm. Mayor Gilmore inquired after each episode or each year, to which the former Recreation and Parks Director responded up to five days might be lost after saturation is reached. Mayor Gilmore inquired whether Greenway Golf renovations would cause play to come back faster. Mr. Sams responded in the affirmative; stated carts would be able to leave the paths quicker. Councilmember Johnson inquired whether Greenway Golf's design of the South course would be walker friendly; noted the PGA is encouraging people to walk golf courses. Mr. Sams responded even bringing in 800,0000 yards of material, the course will be pretty flat; stated that he has not seen the design; the distance from the green to the next tee box cannot be a far distance because of the property size. Councilmember Johnson stated if Greenway Golf is selected, direction should be given to ensure people are encouraged to walk. Councilmember deHaan expressed his appreciation for reaching this point. Councilmember Johnson stated Greenway Golf would be putting a lot more resources into the South course; inquired whether projections for play on the North course would stay as strong. Mr. Kelley responded the South course would be the preferred course once renovated; Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 16 May 15, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-15.pdf |