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March 28, 2002 Page 4 Jack Cunningham, area director of ETI, spoke of ETIi's support of children's equestrian activities, safety concerns involving young equestrians, and said that notification regarding site closure would be difficult. Sue Taylor, spoke in support of shared usage of the facility, and said that it is a limited amount of time being requested, education is important, and the Cross Country Team is composed of many outstanding young people. Marilee Ullmann thanked the District for the round pen, asked for respect for all points of views, and spoke of the needs of equestrians, the equestrian rural heritage of the community, and safety concerns. Robert Radnoti, head coach of Thousand Oaks, Cross Country Team, discussed Thursday Thrills and schedules. He said that a year-round calendar of runner events could be provided, alternate sites have been investigated and found not suitable, education for runners should be enhanced, a community service project would be considered, and he urged a compromise approach. Ben Van Auken, high school student, spoke in support of the Cross Country Team's use of Waverly, and said other sites are not suitable, and students are courteous to equestrians and strive to be sensitive to the environment. Mike Krestyn, captain of the Cross Country Team, spoke in support of the team's use of Waverly, and said the activities build character. Chuck Huffer spoke in support the Cross Country Team's use of Waverly, and said it is consistent with District policy that property should be multiuse, and he noted examples of coexistence at other sites. Terri Cunningham, president of Equestrian Trails, Inc of Chatsworth, spoke of safety concerns of multiuse trails, and encouraged consideration of those issues. Bob Olson spoke of safety concerns involving runners and equestrians. Adam Smith said he is both a horse owner and runner, the site is a public park, allowances must be made, the amount of time requested by the runners is minimal. Ashley Patterson, student body president of Thousand Oaks High School, said she has observed no problems with equestrians, and spoke in support of the Cross Country Team's use of Waverly, and the value of the team in students' lives.