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no driving range. He has seen the poles and felt they could be a form of advertising for the golf course. There were no other speakers. Mr. Campbell believed the driving range was a vital part of the golfing experience. Except for three people, he is unsure what the rest of the Happy Valley residents think about the poles. He wondered if the range could be delayed and then phased in later, but it is definitely a vital element of the project. He would like to go forward with it at this time. Ms. Ayala felt this was a mistake because it is so visible. She felt it ruins the view shed of the valley. She understood the need for a driving range, but this needs to be corrected. She would support the change of the course to a 45-degree angle. She asked for further explanation of how the netting would not be needed. Mr. Wilson said it would not be needed because there would be no need to protect anything from damage. He clarified that staff would like Council to give specific direction and not just place it on hold due to substantial costs that could accrue if no decision is made. He noted that the netting and poles have already been purchased. If Council decides to reorient the range by 45 degrees, the contractor would be told this is no longer part of the project and it would submit invoices for the cost of the materials, lost profits, etc. which the City would be obligated to pay. Staff would then have to have discussions with GE, determine the costs of irrigation systems for the additional turf area, turf, etc. The course may have to open without a driving range. With regard to changing or removing poles, the contractor would be told to proceed with installation with whatever shorter or fewer poles Council decides. Mr. Roush inquired about the effects on the trail on the eastern edge. Mr. Wilson said the trail would be totally enclosed. Ms. Hosterman referred to the ball harvesting machines and asked on what terrain they can operate. Can they operate on slopes with rougher grass than a golf course turf? Mr. Wilson believed the equipment must operate on turf quality grass. It would not work in a wild grass situation. It is necessary to avoid depressions where the balls could not be retrieved by the machine. Ms. Hosterman asked if it were possible to erect the west side of the fence, leaving the south side open. Council could talk about the 45-degree change with the understanding that it would take a lot of time and effort. That way there would be a full driving range and the golf course could be opened as proposed. It would address the concerns of the Happy Valley residents. Mr. Wilson clarified that the proposal would be to take the poles from the backside, shorten them so they don't impact views, and operate it that way while discussing the 45-degree change. Pleasanton City Council 16 10/05/04 Minutes