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r BOOK :d JUL 2 `991 Chairman Bird expressed concerns about what the grass will do to the soil in the long term. He did not see this as an infinitum use of the land. Director Pinto noted that we are not saying this is exactly what we are going to do. He has started to talk to these people and thought the Board should be aware of it and see what we are contemplating and before moving ahead, have scientists and staff make a presentation. If this gets past our review and staff thinks it is worthwhile, then they will bring it to the Board and have a full presentation. It is a very interesting concept, but he felt uncomfortable talking to them without the Board's approval. Commissioner Scurlock felt this fits into our overall approach. We have a lot of things going on which it is very important to keep coordinated, and he felt we should look at all possible alternatives. Commissioner Wheeler asked if thisrass is something that g g pollinates, and Director Pinto advised that it is root stock and looks almost like sugar cane. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there is a place to take it when you harvest it, and when you redevelop the site, does it involve a major excavation to get this out? Other Board members had various questions, and Director Pinto agreed that all this is exactly what would be investigated. He noted that we also have to make some decisions on the long term use of that property. Commissioner Scurlock and Administrator Chandler both stressed the importance of coordination and of timing with all the projects going on, the master plan going on, re use, the deep well, etc. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com- missioner Eggert, the Board unanimously (4-0) approved negotiation and research as proposed with the Utilities Department to bring a final proposal agreement to the Board. 56