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Cathie "Dee" Gregory spoke of the open space and habitat in the area and urged keeping the open space. 8:38 - 9:00 p.m. - Recess Alyce Cohn asked that the topic be tabled until a later date. She stated that the parcel is an island and land left in open space is everyone's. She expressed her concern for the precise plan concept and questions around that process. Ronald Cohn stated that he would appreciate more notice and that any development should comply with the standards of the residents in the area. Keith Bautista stated his recollection that the concrete structure is a potential safety issue from his inspections of years past and he urged careful consideration. David Faussone asked that Council look into the options of preserving this area for open space. Sandi Harte stated her and her husband's main concern is the traffic issue where the road does not accommodate two cars with ditches along the road. She stated her second concern around open space and consideration of the wildlife and residents in the area. Jorene Starr-Bedros expressed her concern for wildlife in the area stating that it is a deer refuge and asked for inclusion of the wildlife in any plans for the area. Vera Tom stated her concerns are wildlife, open space, traffic and that it is a special area. Robert Baldwin is not a resident of the area, but that he walks there, it is quiet, there is no traffic and asked for consideration of the wildlife and the traffic issues. He asked for consideration of the open space value in the future and his opinion that the sale of this property will not change the financial shortfalls of the city. Lynn Leslie stated that there are many walkers and that Stafford Park is always crowded. She urged keeping the area for open space. Johanna Tesauro stated that she walks around the reservoir and suggested the concept of open space and seasonal use for different activities such as children's programs. She mentioned that someone may want to purchase the property for open space. Luke Mulhall stated that the open space is beautiful and wildlife exists. He asked about sewage, water service, electrical service and cable service and the complexity of providing those services. CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUGUST 9, 2004 JOINT MEETING MINUTES PAGE 7 T' r' -- - T