While it is understood and supported by us that the athletic fields at East HS are in need of renovation for the safety and wellbeing of students, we the undersigned object to WCSD's approach to the process for designing, financing, and developing the athletic fields. No bordering neighborhood residents were selected to be part of the district's committee to plan and develop the athletic field proposal. The Superintendent was approached and has met with neighborhood representatives.

The Issues, Our Concerns

· Crumb-rubber Infilled Synthetic Turf

· The Drainage/Water Runoff Plan

· Planned Increased Usage for non-scholastic league play, including most of the summer season – turning high school athletic fields into a regional sports complex

· Increased Light and Noise Pollution from new stadium lighting and public address / sound systems, as well as evening and above usage increases

· Increased Neighborhood Vehicular and Pedestrian Traffic and Parking

· Loss of the Use and Enjoyment of Our Private Residential Property from increased outdoor athletic activity (including non-scholastic usage), extended field hours, and associated nuisance noise, illumination, and privacy issues

· Decreased Property Values from problems and issues outlined above

· Increased Taxes for the lighting (not covered by the state subsidy) and for future maintenance of the synthetic turf fields (life span: 7 – 10 years)