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March 26, 2002 Page 3 Jeannette Welling spoke in support of the use of the site by both runners and equestrians. Michelle Enge said that Waverly is a designated equestrian park, spoke of past safety problems caused by runners and spectators, and said that equestrians have maintained and enhanced the site with their labor. Debbie Ketcham, president of Thousand Oaks Cross Country Booster Club, said that they would like to share the site with the equestrians, and suggested that, for safety's sake, the park be closed to equestrian use for 20 hours of runner activities. Dan Del Campo spoke of the benefits of participation in cross country sporting activities, urged a compromise approach, and noted other successful multiuse trails in the community. Joe Wells spoke in support of the joint use of the facility and said that participation in cross country sporting activities provides young people with the opportunities to seam skills. Scott Quady spoke in support of the shared use of the facility. Mike Enge, president of ETI, corral 37, said that the Board of Directors of corral 37 support the Cross Country Team's use of the site to hold annual meets, subject to conditions, all other events should be held at an alternative site, a community service project by the team would be appropriate, and ETI's position is based on serious concerns for safety. He expressed his appreciation to the Board. Paul Nicholson spoke in support of the joint use of the facility, and said other facilities do not meet the needs of the Cross Country runners, runners are taught equestrian courtesy, they are willing to compromise, and he supported the community service project. Wendy Plyer spoke in support of joint use of the site, urged compromise, and said perhaps the park could be limited to runners during their use of the site. Gina Smurthwaite, past president of ETI, and speaking on behalf of COSTAC, said the original intent of the agreement between the District and ETI has changed, all area trails are multiuse trails and therefore rules of courtesy, caution, and education are applicable, trails are not for timed races, cross education for both groups is desirable, and COSTAC offers to mediate the situation.