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Mr. Isaak indicated that the residents of Oakland receive a moderate discount. Ms. Ayala wondered if golf discounts were set in terms of a percentage or a fixed amount? Mr. Isaak indicated that the discount could go either way. In Oakland, it is not based on a percentage. He noted that CourseCo offers a fairly sharp discount, but only during restricted periods. He believed there were many ways to address this, and noted that it is important to be fluid in this respect because there are groups who are delighted to receive a big discount and are able to play during certain restricted times. The more popular times can be preserved to generate revenue that is needed. Mr. Wolfe pointed out that staff wanted to take advantage of CourseCo's expertise in this area in terms of deciding what those options might be. The 15 percent discount had been discussed since his involvement with the golf course over the past six years. The discount is not in the agreement because it allows Council the flexibility to make a budgetary decision to make the fee less or more as opposed to locking the discount fee in the agreement. Before Council makes its final decision, staffwanted the oppommity to provide some type of analysis as to how much revenue would be lost in offering a discount that would show what the real effect would be on the golf course. Mr. Brozosky thought it would be helpful to obtain a consensus from Council as to what it would like the discount to be so that direction could be provided to staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission when they are looking at establishing the rates. Since this was not a part of the contract, he believed Council would have to provide separate direction. Ms. McKeehan suggested that it be done the other way around. She noted that the Golf Course Committee wanted to continue its discussions to come up with something that made sense. There are many different options to approach the discount rates. Mr. Brozosky noted that he was confused as to the role of the Golf Course Committee and what Council expects it to do in the future. Before the Committee's work is done, Mr. Wolfe indicated that the Golf Committee would like to discuss a fee schedule and be significantly involved in the development and the potential grand opening of the golf course. Staff did indicate to the Golf Committee that when the discussion of setting the golf fees was ready, it would be taken to it for their consideration. He indicated that most of the Committee's work had been completed. Ms. Ayala noted that preferential tee times were not mentioned. She believed it should be locked in tonight in either the Operator Agreement or the Policies and Procedures Manual. Pleasanton City Council 14 01/06/04 Minutes