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Preserve. The project represented over $1 million of funds being supplied by someone else to solve a problem. Jean Struthers, Open Space Committee member, supported the staff recommendation for further study. She expressed concern about the importance of saving a Buckeye tree that was planted in memory of Brenda Butner, who wrote the Tree Ordinance. The tree was one of seven trees that were grafted at the Saratoga Horticulture Association. Nita Logan, resident, spoke up and advised that the tree was on her property. Les Earnest, resident, commented that the Old Page Mill Road interchange was dangerous, and the Town had ignored the problem of getting bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians across two lanes of high speed traffic going on to the onramp. His recommendation was that the Council set up a study group to address the issue. Jeff Logan, resident, objected to the proposal and process for the pathway project because he believed it would negatively impact the residents. Some impacts that need to be mitigated include the substandard roadway conditions on Page Mill Road; site distance was not consistent with the usage of the roadway and speeds being driven; lack of property striping and lighting makes navigating through the congested sections more challenging to drivers, bikers and joggers; and additional traffic would exacerbate the existing substandard design constraint condition. The proposed project would make parking in the neighborhood an increased concern. Privacy and intrusion was also a concern. Irene Wu, resident, concurred with Mr. Logan's comments. Her concern was that the project would benefit bicyclists, hikers or visitors who came to enjoy the trails. Parking was a major issue. Mark Lee, resident, emphasized that the benefit to homeowners should be the overriding concern of the Council. Ann Duwe, Pathways Committee member, expressed concern that the project was not addressed by the Pathway Committee prior to going to the Planning Commission. Stanford was under pressure to offer to give the Town over $1 million which would be in the Town's interest to use that money to make safety improvements to the Arastradero corridor. David Struthers, resident, favored the improvements on Arastradero from Purissima to Page Mill, particularly for bicyclists. Tom Wheelock, resident, urged that the Council follow the staff recommendation for further study. He suggested that parking be eliminated on Arastradero between Page Mill and the Preserve. Roberta Riga, resident, commented that the only potential benefit for the proposal was the $1 million. Her concern was with the existing situation, which she felt the proposal would exacerbate. The Council was urged to take into consideration the interests of the residents. Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes March 17, 2011