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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. Michael Kay urged postponement of voting on the issue at this time. He suggested that staff be directed to obtain further community input and investigation of alternative uses mentioned for inclusion in an EIR. Council comments included thanking the speakers and e-mail communicators. Consensus was that decision should be postponed and that more alternatives be presented. Mayor Ira stressed that the subject is not about money, but the discussion began due to the tank abandonment. M/S Ruskin /Howard to begin a process by which at the end of the year options are brought back to Council to consider the best use of the land for the community. The process includes full input from the community, people living in the area and people not living in the area. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by those present. MINUTE ORDER 04 -159 GI I Y GOUNGIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 9, 2004 PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 60 Page No. 296