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December 4, 1997 Page 4 the AYSO program, philosophy, and growth. He said that AYSO is willing to pay for the improvements, including the secondary exit road, which would alleviate much of the traffic congestion; a uniformed security guard has been hired for Saturdays for informational purposes; currently most mid -week practices are scheduled elsewhere; Sunday use of the facility would be limited to possibly one day a year; and AYSO will work with District staff to make the fields less desirable for non -permit users. He read a letter of support from Dan Spar, the property manager of the nearby business park, granting permission to use the parking lot on Saturdays In response to Gillette's inquiry, Behrend said that AYSO has named the business park and each of its tenants as additional insured. Gillette requested that the District also be named as an additional insured. Behrend said that there is abundant neighborhood surveillance of the Pepper Tree facility. John Anderson stated his support of the AYSO proposal, and noted AYSO's cooperative spirit. He said that government agencies have a responsibility to provide common use infrastructure needs, currently there is a good shared use of the facilities, and he urged that the trail be left as packed dirt. Christina Rollins referenced the original meeting and noted the agreement reached at that time. She expressed concern about the anticipated increase in noise from two fields and parking problems. She said she was impressed with the cooperative spirit of AYSO, and she identified the petition with 11 signatures of adjacent homeowners, whom she said opposed the proposal. Tom Reyes said that AYSO supports the values of respect and cooperation, profanity is not tolerated, parking concerns can be alleviated, and, due to lack of facilities, not every child is able to play. Charlene Niemi referenced the original meeting and agreement. She stated her concern about the issues of possible future repudiation of agreements, profanity, and parking. Trish Kellogg stated her support of the proposal, urged that the proposal be given a chance, and pledged that the users would be good neighbors. Written statements in support of the proposal were submitted by Bert Sandy, Jan Spaulding, Brad Jordan, and Pam Jordan. John Anderson requested that user fees be charged and reimbursed to AYSO. Jacobsen declared the public hearing closed.