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Minutes 3-7-95 Page 4 Vern Miller, Picnic Chairman of the Conejo Valley Rotary Club, referencing the request to use Conejo Creek North for the Kick Off Picnic on March 17, said that all conditions identified by the staff have been met. He presented an overview of the event, identified event components and amenities, and described the plans for traffic control and cleanup. Gillette said that this was an agendized item and promised that action would be taken later in the evening. Madge Schaefer, recounted the history of the "Dream Park" site, including a failed attempt to develop the park site into a condominium development. Gillette noted that Schaefer was a former City Councilmember, Mayor, and member of the County Board of Supervisors. Continuing, Schaefer said that the current use of the park is appropriate, praised the initial vision to buy the park for the community, and asked that the vision not be abandoned. Judith Harker said that the community shares the vision of that site as flexible use open space, she is appalled at the proposed project, Gulbranson's statements are offensive, and the current uses of the park are valid. She urged an investigation for possible funding sources for park improvements, including possible fund raising and the involvement of local volunteers. Chris Buckett asked a series of questions including questions relative to the availability of funds through the $1.2 million transient bed tax, and the possible involvement of the community to help the District get the necessary money to prevent. the selling or leasing of the park site. She said that Sport X would be better suited elsewhere, and there are not enough passive recreation parks. Gillette said that, in addition to the speakers' inputs, 35 written statement cards were received and will become part of the official record. He said that it is not possible at this time to enter into a debate because this is not a public hearing, it is a forum to allow community members to express their opinions on this project. In reference to Mr. Anderson, Gillette said that, for the past several years, the City, the School District, and Park District have met to identify and discuss unmet community needs and a possible funding mechanism not only for initial