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Jim Hoge, 739 C Main Street, Pleasanton, rapresenting TTK Partnership, assured the Council that the TTK Partnership remains fully commitled to the completion of thc project as soon as possible. TTK understands the dilemma faced by the City, but TTK is a family partnership and not a developer and therefore does not have access to the fimds that some developers have available. TTK has offered to rei~nburse whoever fronts the cost of getting the permits on the stone basis that was offered for the water and sewer reimbursement. He thrther stated that TTK viewed any suspension of the project as a termination of the project. TTK supports this project. it is the right project for the right place at the fight time and he implored the City to continue work on this project; TTK will cooperate with the City to bring this to a successful conclusion the best it can. Jack Hovingh, 4250 Muir, vood Drive, expressed his concern about the mount of monies spent for the golf course with nothing from it, and understands the permitting process and the environmental process. He expressed his suppert for the staff recommendation of suspension and appreciates that it was pursued in good faith. tie that staff had done an excellent job in spite of the environmental conditions and urged Council to support staff recommendations. There were no other public speakers. Councilmember Dermis suppoaed the staff recommendation and felt that much good work from the community and staff had gone into this project. She hoped that the City would find partners in this process, given the great opportunity and the investment that had been made by the City. She further stated that it would be difficult to justify any further expenditure under the now uncertain conditions. Councilmember Ayala cormnented that she held the same hope as Councilmember Dennis and as the work has proceeded, there was some hesitation about the total dollars being spent as they were mounting. Four developers have spoken to her saying they know how to get through the permitting process and she hoped that developers) will come forward and show and/or assist the City. She thanked the Golf Course Committee for all of the work they have done on this project. She supports the suspension because she feels that this is as lax as the City can go on this project. Commissioner Michelotti expressed her sadness at the current situation of lids project. The project has grown from approximately $18 million to approximately $22 million. She is concerned about the bottom line and the environmental issues and 'alter spending $g50,000 on the permitting process alone, there is a need to spend an additional $200,000 to $500,000 more just to get through the permitting process ttmt allows for development, without knowing what mitigation measures are ahead. It is her hope that the people who have been involved in this project would come forth with a plan and perhaps pay for this incrementally. She felt that the recommended action be taken. Vice Mayor Pico echoed the commems of his li:llow councihnembers and indicated his regret at this decision. He also thanked the Golf Course Committee for all of its hard work and expressed his hope that this work would not be in vain. He would Pleasanton City Council 6 06/06/00 Minutes