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Robert Lane, a Pleasanton resident, voiced his concern about the disproportionate amount of money the City plans to spend for what he believes is a cosmetic makeover of Kottinger Park. He believed Kottinger Park needs only continued maintenance and cleaning of the storm drain and suggested the Council not spend the money. Howard Neely, a Pleasanton resident, voiced his concern about the amount of money the City plans to spend on the Kottinger Creek project. He wondered what the long-term effect would be and about the possibility of water overflowing from the creek. He believed the project should be redesigned. Mary Smith, a Pleasanton resident, supported the restoration project, as she believed the creek could be an area where children could catch frogs and splash in the creek. She stated this would also enable schools to bring students to an area for educational projects and that it would bring nature into the City's urban environment. Barry Minor, a Pleasanton resident, voiced his concern about the City's plan to spend $1.5 million on restoring Kottinger Creek and volunteered to assist the City in the restoration project. Mayor Hosterman thanked Mr. Minor for volunteering his services. Pat Griffin, a Pleasanton resident, believed the restoration of Kottinger Creek was a good project and one that the Council should be proud of. She asked the City to approve the project and to refrain from completing it in phases. James Morgenroth, a Pleasanton resident, voiced his concern regarding the creek near his property. He informed the Council that he had built a non-permitted retaining wall and was under the impression that the creek was going to be diverted. He supported the project and planned to work with the City in resolving his issues and asked to be included in the decision making process. Mayor Hosterman asked staff if Mr. Morgentroth's concerns could be addressed. Mr. Wilson responded the City was aware of the retaining wall being built within the channel without City approval but City ordinances require the City approve anything built within a flood facility. The City's concern is that the wall was built in an area that diminishes the capacity of the creek and any change in the flows will have upstream impacts. Marjorie Muentz, a Pleasanton resident, thanked the Friends of Kottinger Creek for its work on the project and listening to her concerns about the location and height of trees that may be planted. She supported the project and looked forward to seeing nature in an urban environment. Tom Gallagher, a Pleasanton resident, believed if the City phases the project, it would not meet the overall objective of complete restoration. He believed it would be cost effective to complete the project at one time. He believed there would be no adverse flood impacts upstream or downstream for property owners by reason of the construction of the proposed project. He supported the project and asked Council to approve the plan and put the project out for public bidding. Pleasanton City Council Minutes 12 03/21/06