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¡ . Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 23, 2004 Page 3 Laverne Atherly of the Redwood Shores Architectural Design Board spoke about the permit and use of the lagoons. Gina Sanchez of the Stanford Canoeing and Kayak Team stated the use of the lagoon has been the same since before the enclosure was installed in 2002; the number of students on team has remained about the same (17); the number of boats located at the site are used for different levels of team members and are never on the lagoon at the same time; all members come to practice at different times during day; a total of 6 students have moved to business area of lagoon near Hotel Sofitel to practice in response to requests from neighbors; students spend at most 10 minutes in front of a house on the lagoon; has spoken to Stanford University's Risk Management Department and confirmed that her group is covered by Stanford's insurance .umbrella; says that residents around park are supportive of program; paddling clinics have been held for the community; and feels that her group is quiet and respectful of the neighbors. Ivan Tzvetanov, Captain of Stanford Paddling Team spoke in support of the program, willing to work with the community and felt the team is on friendly terms with the neighbors. Joey Greenwell, Associated Director of Student Activities at Stanford University confirmed that the Stanford Canoe and Kayak Team is an approved Stanford student organization and is covered by Stanford's insurance umbrella. Tom Davenport of 455 Starboard Drive spoke about how the enclosure at Portside Park has stopped problems at the site such as vandalism and drug use; felt the park should be open to everyone and there should not be any restriction to use the waterways; felt that Stanford has improved its outreach to the community by offering free paddling classes. Beth Beach of 20 Admiralty Place spoke about being a recreational rower and almost getting hit by Stanford rowers; did research on the Internet and stated there were inconsistencies between what was listed on the group's website and what appeared in a June 17 letter from Gina Sanchez. She said the group never published its schedule in the Pilot; there was no community outreach; there was a change of circumstances in what the original permit was issued for and what was now being done at the site and on the lagoon; felt there was misrepresentation because kayak sprint racing is now being held on the lagoons; felt that the use of the lagoons by local groups degrades the stability of the slope of the lagoon. Dick Nelson of 754 Newport Circle spoke about living close to Portside Park; felt the entire area looks terrible and that the permit is no longer necessary. Pat Dixon of 16 Admiralty Place spoke about her dock being ruined by boats from a regatta; felt the water is a magnifier of sound and that sound travels