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GolfCommission | 2006-08-16 | 2 | Department. It was asked what the advantages and disadvantages of a phased project are. She stated that the disadvantage is only getting half of what you want and the advantage is getting a new restaurant and banquet facility to generate additional revenue. Vice Chair Wood mentioned the disadvantage of disrupting the site more than once, the contractor mobilization costs and the rising construction costs. The problem is that the costs are increasing and the ability to afford the costs is decreasing. The statement was made that the facilities and golf courses are in need of repair and customers are finding new or renovated courses to play. The question of whether the new restaurant and banquet facility would be the same as originally in the Poplar Creek plans or larger. The facility could be larger and it needs to be determined how large it needs to be to attract more business. The Poplar Creek plans allowed for a capacity of 162. Once the Golf Commission meets with the City Council at the joint meeting it will be clearer where the Clubhouse Project is going. The General Manager requested that at the joint meeting each Golf Commissioner give a report based on the reports given at the regular meetings. The City Council's concern is the declining revenue at the Complex. It was suggested to have a work session meeting with the Golf Commission prior to the joint meeting to discuss the format and strategy for the meeting. The suggestion was made to seriously look at the existing buildings and infrastructure to see what can be salvaged. The General Manager stated that he would like to see a master plan for the golf courses and possibly include the slough renovation as part of the Storm Water Run Off Project. 4. ORAL REPORTS 4-A Golf Shop and Driving Range activities report by Head Golf Professional Matt Plumlee. The Head Golf Professional reported that the East Bay Junior Golf Tournament concluded yesterday and was a big success with 250 juniors in the field. Thank you to all the volunteers who are so very instrumental in running this two-day event. The new range balls should be arriving soon. The question was raised concerning the conclusion of the current golf cart lease. The golf cart lease will expire next spring. 4-B General Manager Dana Banke's report highlighting maintenance and operational activities for the month at the Golf Complex. The General Manager reported that the Golf Complex web site has been sending out numerous email blast promotions to registered customers in the data base which now has approximately 1800 email addresses. The Complex is also advertising in the Alameda and Oakland magazines. The maintenance crew has been repairing potholes on the cart paths. The deadline for the maintenance equipment proposals was at 5:00 pm today. Three proposals were received and the prices look good. The contract and request for approval should go to City Council sometime in October. Also Page 2 of 4 | GolfCommission/2006-08-16.pdf |