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Mr. Patton reviewed the reports of the Park and Recreation Commission and from the Fair Liaison Committee. It was the recom- mendation of the Park and Recreation Commission that marathon motorcycle racing should be allowed, two non""conseduti ve days per month; that all motorcycles be equipped with a legal muffler; that all motorcycles not exceed 500 cc in engine displacement; and that the fairgrounds be assured that all reasonable efforts of dust control and spectator safety be complied with. Mr. Gordon Cave, 5553 Black Avenue, Vice President of the Two Plus Two Motorcycle Club of DUblin, recommended that the City Council seriously consider the establishment of this type of facility. He indicated that they are asking for approval on a 90-day basis. Councilman Herlihy asked about precautions taken regarding noise and dust. Mr. Cave stated that they will have to have a water truck and perhaps use chemicals in the water to make it soak into the ground. The dust problem is as much of a nuisance to the riders as it is to the area itself. Mr. Cave also stated that the requirements this year will include limitation to 88 decibals for mufflers. Mr. Lee Hall, Fair Manager, was present and stated that even with City Council approval, this matter would still need to be reviewed and approved by the Fair Board. Councilman Pearson stated that there have been some complaints in the past regarding the dust and noise and there would have to be precautions taken to alleviate these complaints. He advised Mr. Cave that if there are a number of complaints, thd:s type of activity will have to be discontinued. Coucilman Mori moved that the City Council endorse the recommenda- tions of the Fair Liaison Committee that we attempt to establish a two-wheeled vehicular park in cooperation with the Alameda County Fair Board, said park to be endorsed for a 90-day period. The roll call vote was as follows: AYES: Councilmen Herlihy, Kinney, Mori, Pearson, and Mayor Reid. NOES: None ABSENT: None Mayor Reid recessed the meeting at 9:50 P.M. Mayor Reid reconvened the meeting at 9:55 P.M. Matters for the Information of the Council Mr. Edgar presented a letter from Bruce Morrison of Morrison Homes commending the Fire Department. Mr. Edgar presented information on incident of Police Department and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ihde. Mr. Edgar presented a letter ~ clarification from Doug Amis regarding Institute of Theatre Studies ~rogram Budget Req~est for Fiscal Year 1973. Mr. Edgar presented to Council the presentation to the State Water Board made by Mayor pro tem Mori on behalf of Mayor Reid. Mr. Edgar advised the Council that staff is preparing a State of the City Message and would like to have some comments from each Councilman regarding past accomplishments and future goals before the end of the month. 6. 1/8/73