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Commissioner Kinzer agreed with Commissioner Dibiases' comments, and supported including the Sharks facility. He also had questions about trails, and Mr. Wolfe suggested that the park paths might also serve as trails. Chairperson Ellgas wanted to make sure that nature areas and vista points were included in the recommendations, along with trails. She was in support of exploring the Sharks proposal; 4-6 tennis courts; dog exercise area; and all-weather fields. The Commission discussed proposed access to the Sharks facility from I-580/El Charro Road, and were advised that no direct vehicular access to the ice facility from Stoneridge Drive was being proposed. Commissioner Kummer expressed concerns with traffic circulation, and the need for a Stoneridge Drive resolution. Commissioner Kummer's recommendations for the park included: 2-3 acres of open space; Sharks facility; four (4) lighted tennis courts, with room to expand; inclusion of additional sports fields in the 40- acre community park proposed in the quarry area; a dog exercise area; trail connections; green belt buffer; and restroom. Commissioner Pentin advised that he supported the Sharks facility; a dog exercise area; two (2) lighted, all-weather fields for soccer/football/lacrosse; four (4) lighted tennis courts; open space; trail staging area with restroom; tot lot; and pursuing the purchase of an additional 5-acres for the park. Mr. Wolfe and Mr. Rasmussen confirmed that the following items were the Commission's recommended amenities for inclusion in the proposed Staples Ranch Community Park: 1) Open Space; 2) Sharks Facility; 3) four (4) lighted tennis courts with room for two (2) additional courts; 4) dog exercise area (small and large); 5) trail/trail connections/staging area; 6) two (2) lighted, all-weather soccer/football/lacrosse fields; and 7) restroom/tot-lot area. Mr. Wolfe advised that staff would evaluate all of the recommendations to determine if they would fit and be compatible on the site. The Commission agreed that the next Workshop should be held on Thursday, Apri15, 2007, with the regular Commission meeting to be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007. Commissioner Kinzer questioned whether staff would be including any baseball fields in its plans for the community park. He was advised that was not the case. 3. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 1, 2007 Page 6