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GolfCommission | 2005-02-16 | 2 | Dahlin Group who actually designed the clubhouse at Poplar Creek is still interested in doing the Master Plan. Definite savings would be seen by purchasing the plans although other factors exist. The sites are different and that needs to be taken into consideration. Minor changes would be made to the plans to give it originality and personalize it to the Chuck Corica Golf Complex, but to change the plans too much would not take full advantage of purchasing the plans. The purchase of the plans would also help with community support due to the fact that the building is constructed and functioning removing the concern over how it would look and function. The feasibility of the underground cart storage has been removed from the plans due to the instability of the soil and the cost involved. The General Manager has also been in contact with Bob Haun of the City of Alameda's Development Services Department. Mr. Haun is currently overseeing the new library project and the General Manager is hopeful that he could be brought on to help with the clubhouse project. The General Manager at Poplar Creek, Tim Heck has mentioned he is more than willing to meet with the Golf Commissioners and answer any construction questions they may have. 3-C Discussion on Practice Area for the Golf Complex Driving Range. The General Manager reported that over the past month the Golf Commissioners have gone out to the Driving Range and the Mif Albright Course to visualize the potential plans for a new practice area. Commissioner Wood drew up a design and gave it to the Golf Commission. He explained the plan is to use the first and ninth holes on the Mif Albright Course and redesign that course. A new tee would be placed east of the current 1st green and trees along the slough would be removed to open up the area and the 2nd green would become the 1st green. A new tee would be placed on #5 and that hole would be cut in half, the hole is currently 191 yards and represents the greatest hazard on the course. A new green would be placed on #9 also and that hole would be shortened. The area would be lit up at night by redirecting lights at the Driving Range and a synthetic putting green placed in the area. The area would be able to be open at night, which is a feature the competitors (Metropolitan and Monarch Bay) do not offer. Another area being researched is to place heaters above at least ten (10) of the covered stalls at the Driving Range. The General Manager has been in contact with a vendor that is responsible for setting up radiant heating elements at Driving Ranges throughout the Pacific Northwest. The cost of the project is approximately $5,000. The concern was voiced that electric power was much more expensive than natural gas and that should be considered. The desire is to capture a nighttime clientele at the Driving Range and Practice Area. Another idea being considered was possibly building a family fun center on the par 3 course, including a miniature golf course and batting cages. The City of Alameda has no facility fulfilling these needs currently. Although through discussion, the Golf Commissioners voiced opposition to the idea. The revenue from these services could pay the debt service on the new clubhouse project. The current trend with stand-alone driving ranges across the nation is to incorporate these features into their facilities to increase revenues. The suggestion was made to place trees behind the covered hitting stalls to block the wind. The General | GolfCommission/2005-02-16.pdf |