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Terry Greenaway, 3530 Carlsbard Court, felt card rooms cannot contribute to the health -- of the community. Gambling is addictive and is a hard behavior pattern to break. He did not think it was in the City's best interest to support/promote an activity that could have an adverse effect on families and individuals. George Gunter, 1805 Greenwood Road, hoped that Council would not consider this ordinance. He plays the horses, loves racing and goes to the satellite wagering facility often. There is a different type of people who go there. Money should not be an issue for Pleasanton. He encouraged Council not to go along with the County Fair Board and not allow the card room. Edward Boule, 3735 Ross Rock Circle, felt the voters of Pleasanton should be given the opportunity to look at this. He goes to a card club in Emeryville and feels safe. If people are referring to the problems with the card club on Main Street, it was not well run then and since the card room closed, it is still not well run. Gary Schwagerle, 189 West Angela Street, complimented the Fairgrounds. He felt this is a tough decision to make. He stated he was not for or against the card room. Conhie Coil, 6905 Corte Madrid, felt this was not a benefit to the kids and families of the community. Her kids pass the Fairgrounds on their way to school and she did not feel this was a healthy project. She thought the community should vote on the issue. She felt that if it went to a vote, it would not pass. Ruth Gaines, 5706 Corte Libre, has lived in various communities that had approved gambling. She commented that the money gained was not an advantage because it will go to law enforcement to fight crime and drugs. She was uncomfortable having the card room open twenty-four hours. Her kids bike past the Fairgrounds and she did not want this in their community. Elizabeth Purselie, 2259 Camino Brazos, felt the Fair Board was acting secretly. They've known about this issue for 2 1/2 months. The Fair Board is a very closed system with little, if any, access. She acknowledged the Valley Times and the Herald for their articles on this subject. If the articles had not been written, the community would know nothing about what is happening. Ms. Michelotti stated in September 1995, the first liaison meeting was held with the Fair Directors. At that time the subject was brought up but there were no details at that time. Mayor Tarver said that the actual permit for the card room would not happen without public hearings, notification and community input. He knew that there had been a lobbying effort in Sacramento for a card room in Pleasanton but it failed. Now they are trying another approach. 11/07/95 -20-