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will serve the Spotorno development and the only thing in question is a quarter mile extension down the hill. He disagreed with the cost estimate. If Spotorno is not ready to develop, the initial investment of $700,000 could be used for a few years with a payback on the sale of the property or when construction begins. There needs to be more discussion regarding the design of housing for the golf course, the clubhouse, homes and infrastructure. Finally, he stated he supports the golf course as a viable use for the valley, and supports development of a specific plan prior to the actual construction of the golf course. There should be representatives from all sectors of the community. Paul Ebright, 5416 Blackbird Drive, presented an article regarding golf course environmental benefits. He also thanked the Herald for its positive newspaper article. Council has a second opportunity to provide a golf course for the community and the situation is right. There is a cooperative developer, cooperative neighbors, a beautiful piece of land and it seems it is time to go forward. He urged Council to take positive steps to advance the project. He referred to an issue regarding fiscal viability of the golf course. A study was made based on 40,000 rounds which states the golf course will support itself. He was confident that this golf course will generate 80,000 rounds, and he expects it will make money for the city. He did think any more studies were necessary. There is clear benefit to the City and business community and in promoting the city and its image. There had been a question stated a while ago about the feelings of the community about a golf course. He prepared a petition and five to six people spent two days circulating the petition. They got 700 signatures and he presented the petition to Council. He was firmly convinced the people of the city wanted a golf course. Chad Xenakis, 6192 Alisal Street, supported the golf course and agreed it would be revenue producing. She believed it was possible to limit the number of housing units. She was opposed to a lot of houses. She also pointed out that the General Plan limited the area to two acre parcels and was opposed to changing that to one acre. It is important that this area maintain its character. As the golf coach said, it was important to provide golf courses for the students, but it is also important to provide children with the opportunity to raise animals. Roger Manning, 4725 First Street #150, thanked the City staff and Councilmembers for attending all the committee meetings on this issue. In reading the staff report, one might conclude that this is a very confusing exercise, however it is a straightforward plan if we keep in mind the goal of providing a first class, championship golf course, with little impact on the area or the city from a financial standpoint. There are some tough decisions: one is how to pay for the extra costs the County residents want in the plan. City staff and the three property owners who are offering their land have met with the residents and reviewed ten options. That was narrowed to two: An 18-hole course with a new road to bypass Alisal Street; and a 27-hole course with a new bypass road and the purchase of an adjoining neighbor's property, which will greatly increase the costs. Analysis indicated this 27-hole plan would increase the risk and weaken the financial viability of the course. The 18-hole plan will cost the City nothing and yet has great potential for generating income for the City. Tennis players, softball players and swimmers have gotten City-run and City-financed facilities. This golf course will be at no expense to the City. Half the cost of the land will be offset by allowing the landowners to build 16 1/21/97