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Minutes 3-7-95 Page 2 Lucy Frokjer spoke in opposition to the Sport X project, citing potential traffic problems that would impact the library, and senior and teen centers' complex, and she referenced a news' article on the negative impact of a proposed sports' arena. Lisa Creps, representing homeowners and horse owners of Waverly Heights, spoke in opposition to the Sport X project, citing the project as a threat to the equestrian and rural life style of the area and to property values. Additionally, she said that Sport X would result in numerous urban problems. She recommended that, if the project is to be pursued, it should be placed in an area zoned for commercial use. Joy Meade spoke in opposition to the Sport X project. She said that there is no public perception that substantial development of Conejo Creek is needed at this time, and protection, not development, is what is desired. She urged the District to: work with other agencies to find ways to protect the park; listen to the public's recommendations; and consider petitioning the City to designate the transient occupancy tax revenues for the purchase of the School District's portion of the property, thus bringing all the land under Park District control. Sandra Clayton, representing AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) and a coalition of AYSO, ETI (Equestrian Trails Incorporated), and CVD (Conejo Valley Days), said that the Sport X proposal is too intense for the site. She said that an alternative plan will shortly be presented to the Board, relative to acquiring and improving the School District land through COSCA (Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency) or the Park District, using the coalition's money for improvements, which would facilitate the continued current use of the site, while mitigating some of the problems. She asked for the District's support in refining the plan, and said that a bond issue or additional taxation is not necessary, and community and revenue resources exist that can build the park. She agreed with Gillette that the involvement and support of the surrounding homeowners is essential to any plan. She thanked staff and the Board for its consistent message that the site is park property and would be maintained under the District's control.