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pay for additional improvements. Mr. Iremonger said the original direction from Council was 24 homes, three additional homes for property owners (if their homes had to be moved), and 10 more homes to help pay the cost of the by-pass road. Four additional homes were allotted if there was any need for additional capital for the project. The architects have been able to fit six additional homes on the current conceptual plan. Ms. Michelotti said she understood the revenue would go towards the by-pass road, but who would administer the sale of the homes. Ms. Acosta said discussions are going on as to how that would occur. Mayor Tarver asked for public testimony. Tom Smith, 1070 Happy Valley Road, said that as a resident he would love the golf course to be his neighbor. He commented that JMP has laid out an excellent design plan. He would like to see the driving range larger. He felt more money could be generated from better practice facilities rather than a large clubhouse. He had suggestions allowing large companies or individuals to sponsor parts of the golf course. He hoped that the golf course would be built soon. Don Temple, 6409 Alisal, felt the golf course is a win/win proposal. He had one concern as to the timing of the by-pass road and where the view corridor is located. He felt the way it is designed now does not do justice for the golf course. It shows Roger Manning's home and the new homes to be developed. He supported the concept and asked if the design of the view corridor could be looked at. Bob Watson, 1346 Ridgewood Road, spoke in favor of the golf course. Roger Manning, 1300 Happy Valley Road, thanked staff for the many hours spent on bringing the various parties interested in this golf course to a consensus. He wanted to especially thank the Golf Course Committee. He recommended that Council accept the staff report and allow staff and the Golf Course Committee to continue further meeting to refine and study the various financing options. Roger Smith, 6344 Alisal Street, felt the plan was not the best plan of those that were presented to the committee. He felt there were three specific areas that needed to be addressed: 1) it is a crowded golf course, particularly around holes 3, 4, and 5; 2) it is an expensive golf course, much more than originally budgeted; and 3) planning for the golf course cannot move forward until wider planning issues are decided. He felt the by-pass road, even if temporary, needed to be constructed before the golf course construction begins. Also if land from GE is acquired it could change the layout of the course. He asked Council not to authorize the Golf Pleasanton City Council 7 11/18/97 Minutes