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Paseo Santa Cruz, the additional parking needs of the proposed in-line rinks exceed the number that will be available considering the parking lot and street. While additional parking would be available on the far side of Santa Cruz, staff does not encourage parking that requires park users to cross a street. Because of the curve in Paseo Santa Cruz, this would be of particular concern. The issue of noise generation from the in-line program was discussed. While the in-line skating itself is quiet, noise generated by a puck or ball hitting against the wall, players hitting the wall and spectator shouts, while a wholesome part of the sport, was of concern to both residents and tennis players on the Task Force. The Task Force was concerned that the addition of in-line skating in the park would increase the use to an unsatisfactory level. While the Task Force recognized the park was not intended to be a passive park, many uses were proposed that invited use, they believed the in-line rinks overload the park with activity. During the meeting, the consultant stated that the proposed minimum in-line facility would cost about $160,000. Those attending did not wish to give up any elements in the project to fund in-line. It was also noted that at the first Task Force meeting, two tennis courts were removed and, at a later meeting, support was provided to eliminate the single rest room, in an effort to place the project within budget. At the conclusion of the meeting, the Task Force again unanimously indicated their support for Concept C. DISCUSSION Considering the information provided by the in-line skating citizens, it is apparent that the minimum in-line standard proposed in Concept B is fairly accurate. Simply trying to include some in-line on the basketball courts, a consideration introduced at an earlier meeting, would not provide an adequate area of play and would provide direct conflict with those wishing to play basketball. It is also clear that there is a considerable need for an in-line skating facility. The popularity of the sport is growing. Staff believes the Department will be implementing a spring and summer program that will fully utilize three temporary rinks on the Pleasanton Middle School campus. Staff does not support placing two small in-line rinks in Pleasanton Tennis and Community Park. That element appears to be forced and does not compliment the other uses. Staff also believes the parking provided is inadequate to accommodate the additional element.