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January 22, 1998 Page 3 improvements to the site can be considered, and it is unknown if any future development would impact the site. Gina Smurthwaite, president of ETI, stated that ETI and the District have enjoyed an excellent working relationship, ETI has wanted to replace the arena for several years, ongoing maintenance of the much used arena is costly, a new arena would contribute to a sense of security for the equestrian community and would be cost effective, and if it becomes necessary to relocate the arena, the relocation costs would be negotiated. Don Jacobs, president of the Conejo Valley Garden Club, stated his support for the proposal. Sharon Noel requested that the equestrian community be involved. Gillette indicated that Sorensen could explain the planning process. Adrienne Ankerstrom stated that she uses the park regularly, and the use of the arena contributes to equestrian safety. Lynn LaBonte said that she uses the arena daily, it is in need of repair, an arena is important for exercising horses, and installing pipe railing along main roads would be a low cost safety enhancement. Marilee Ullmann said she uses the arena daily, non -equestrians also use the park, the small arena is in an unsafe condition because of needed repairs, the arenas provide a safe environment in which to ride and are important to those in the surrounding equestrian neighborhood, and a restroom amenity and rails would enhance the facility. Claude Labonte said he and his family use the arena daily, the small arena need repairs and presents a danger, there is no other open space in the community for equestrian use, and, for safety's sake, it is necessary to have a separate equestrian area. In response to Gillette's inquiry, Sorensen said that, if relocation becomes necessary, it is estimated that relocation costs would be between $5,000 and $9,000, cost sharing is envisioned, and he is comfortable with the proposal. Lange said that durable materials should be used, so that, if relocation becomes necessary, the materials can be reused.