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sessions were full with a waitlist. Metcalfe suggested that any delay with the project could be detrimental especially if there was an increase in demand for the YRRP and no • facility. She urged the Council to give staff direction to move forward on the project. Harry Bahlman, Westwind Barn Facilities Director, supported the proposal. John Harpootlian, Anacapa Drive, opposed the proposal. He suggested that the proposal was for upgrades/improvements on a piece of property (Westwind Barn) that the Town had no control over. Harpootlian offered that Council should resolve the issue of control before any funds were expended. Elaine Nelson, Black Mountain Road, questioned how much money would be left in Park Bond Act funds after the expenditure on the project and if the proposed arena would be open to the public. City Manager Cassingham responded that $229,000 would be available and that by necessity, the arena would be open to the YRRP which served the public and most likely would be available to the public when not subscribed. Valerie Metcalfe, in response.to Council's inquiry on the use of the existing arena, reviewed the arenas schedule noting the limitations on the schedule. Kathy Evans, La Loma Drive, questioned if it would be possible to cover the proposed arena at a later date. Peter Evans, La Loma Drive, supported the YRR.P. He suggested.that it was a great source of recreation for the Town and positive use of the limited Bond funds and encouraged Council to move forward. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Council requested information on the potential of covering the Town's riding ring on Purissima Road. Staff responded that they would return to Council at a future date with the information. Councilmember Jones noted that he concurred with the importance of oversight on the expenditure of Town funds. He was very supportive of the YRRP and the proposal before Council. Jones noted that the Town's recreational options included a horse facility, the Little League fields and Open Space. The horse facility had access to the Town's wonderful paths. In his opinion, the Town should use the recreational assets to their greatest potential. He supported the recommendation of staff as it pertained to the project adding, that he believed it was important to have adequate facilities to accommodate the YRRP. Councilmember Jones explained that he had proposed consideration of a future agenda item that would evaluate strengthening the charter and membership of the Parks and Recreation Committee to provide an overall governance of the Town's recreational facilities and programs. He suggested postponement of agenda item 6.2 to be heard in context with his proposal at the next Council meeting. Jones noted that additional 4 City Council Meeting Minutes November 3,2005