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GolfCommission | 2008-11-19 | 2 | 4-A Discussion on City Council Action for Golf Course Management. Chair Sullwold reported that the City Council, at its November 6, 2008 meeting, approved the proposal from Kemper Sports Management to manage the Golf Complex Operations for an interim period of one year. The City of Alameda will save approximately $32,000 by having the Complex managed. The City of Alameda has offered golden handshake retirement packages to eligible employees. Alan Elnick, the union business agent, advised Council that as many as six employees will accept the retirement packages. The ACEA union employees that retire will be replaced with non-union employees hired by Kemper Sports. Chair Sullwold noted a maximum of about $170,000 could be saved by the City of Alameda should all six of the employees accept the offer immediately, but that is unlikely. The one positive note is that Kemper Sports is very experienced in managing golf courses. Ron Salsig encouraged the Golf Commission to voice their support for the retention of the teaching professionals at the Complex under the existing compensation scheme. The Mif Albright Course will be closed permanently on November 30, 2008. Mrs. Arnerich stated that all of the trees on the Mif Albright Course were donated and dedicated to the memory of loved ones. 4-B Update on the Rate Increases. Secretary Delaney stated that he has noticed an increase in play on the Earl Fry Golf Course and a decrease on the Jack Clark Golf Course that could be due to the rate increase. Mike Robason suggested a more likely explanation is the relatively poor condition of the Clark course recently. Sales of monthly passes are down considerably over last year. Mike reported that many local golf courses are offering specials this time of year to attract play, and this may be luring our monthly customers away. The Golf Commission asked Mike to put together more special packages for the Chuck Corica Golf Complex to increase play and stay competitive. Chair Sullwold reported that for the first four months of fiscal year 2008/2009 actual revenue exceeded that predicted in the budget by $273,000. Although the number of rounds played in November 2008 are slightly lower than in November 2007, revenue has held steady due to the rate increases. 5. ORAL REPORTS 5-A Golf Shop and Driving Range activities report by Assistant Golf Professional Mike Robason. Mike Robason reported that another $245 was received from the Youth on the Course Program, bringing the total received from the NCGA to $4, 165 for the year. The tee times for Thanksgiving Day will be in a shotgun format, and the Pro Shop will be having a large merchandise sale over the weekend. 5-B Golf Complex Maintenance activities report by Superintendent Doug Poole. No report. Chuck Corica Golf Complex Page 2 11/19/08 Golf Commission Minutes | GolfCommission/2008-11-19.pdf |