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will have the ultimate decision to determine whether to go ahead with the project. He advised that any written comments should be mailed to Roger Wilds, Environmental Coordinator for East Bay Regional Park District, 11500 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, 94619. Councilmember Kephart asked if the District would drop the project if there were significant impacts. Mr. Wilds stated the District would probably prepare an Environ- mental Impact Report and if the project were to be approved the District could make findings of overriding social and economic significance, but that this was a policy question and he could not answer it. Councilmember Mohr asked that if it was determined that there were major traffic impacts, would improvements to streets be done before the opening of the project. Mr. Wilde advised that any required street improvements would be done prior to the water slide opening, and that this was required by State law. Mr. Lou Kretcher, Project Architect, explained the project in full detail and the proposed park design. He reviewed the expanded parking area which would be near the entrance of the Park. He stated the natural elements of the Park would be pre- served. Mr. Kretcher stated there would be four "rooms" to the Park, each isolated from the .other but accessible for the various activities. He advised the water slide would be sloped toward Stanley Boulevard and not visible from the Vintage Hills residential area. Councilmember Mohr asked if the entrance driveway would be enlarged. Mr. Kretcher advised that it had already been widened but that this would be reviewed to determine if it was adequate. Councilmember Mohr asked if cars would be allowed to park on Stanley Boulevard if the parking lots were full. Mr. Kretcher stated the gates would be closed when all parking lots were full and no one else would be allowed to enter the Park. Councilmember Wood asked if the improvements to the picnic areas were phased to be completed at the same time as the water slide. Mr. Kretcher advised they would be. Mayor Mercer asked if the sewerage problems had been fully reviewed. Mr. Kretcher advised that Shadow Cliffs Park had been operating without sewerage for eight years and would continue to use chemical toilets and holding tanks.- He stated the District would probably drill wells for water and that the ~ide would use domestic water. Mr. Glenn Kierstead, representing Heritage Investments, stated the water slide would be beneficial to the City by increasing recreational activities, general in- creased sales for Pleasanton merchants, create summer employment for young people, and save on energy. Mr. Kierstead addressed the traffic concerns, stating that peak hours of the Park will not conflict with peak commute hours. He advised that a por- tion of Stanley Boulevard will soon be widened, which will assist in alleviating traffic congestion. Mr. Kierstead stated his firm intended to operate a first class operation; that they were a local firm concerned about local problems. He felt this $400,000 water slide project would be an asset to the community, and he would like to have it in operation by August. Mr. Dick Trudeau, General Manager of East Bay Regional Park District, stated that Shadow Cliffs Park is a regional recreation area designed for large numbers of people. He advised that expansion was not feasible at this time because of no funding but the proposed water slide project was one way to accomplish these im- provements. He stated the water slide would be a recreational amenity rather than a commercial venture, and funds from the project would allow additional improvements to the Park. 5. 5/13/8o