tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post8734527940230280316..comments2023-10-21T02:16:31.691-07:00Comments on The General's Recreation HQ: OHV Challenges Green's Claim to Divine Right for Use of Tesla at Livermore City Council MeetingDon Amadorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045787382896008473noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post-47921908868751935042014-02-13T17:43:09.329-08:002014-02-13T17:43:09.329-08:00I got these attendance numbers from Carnegie SVRA ...I got these attendance numbers from Carnegie SVRA staff. Between 80k and 130k riders visited the park during the last 12-13 years (2000-2013). And it looks like attendance is up over 6,000 visitors this year.<br />Yes… we need Telsa for OHV!<br />Don Amadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045787382896008473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post-36584121531717510852014-02-12T09:40:45.576-08:002014-02-12T09:40:45.576-08:00I was at the meeting and I was very proud of the o...I was at the meeting and I was very proud of the off road community for its involvement in the political process. Some of the points that were made include the fact that Carnegie State Vehicle Recreation Area is one of only 8 state/public OHV parks. - Tesla is the site where at the turn of the last century coal was mined. The coal mines, now abandoned, consist of collapsing mine shafts, torn lumber, tailings, scraps from mine operation and mounds of soil pulled from the shafts. There is nothing left of the old coal town that was called Tesla -; The Alameda-Tesla property was purchased when it was for sale in 1998 by the state for inclusion into Carnegie SVRA. - It was purchased for a legitimate public use consistent with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act of 1988. - It was acquired with the OHV trust fund money which is purely financed by riders. - The State, by law, must protect, preserve and nurture archeological sites and the environment. - The draft general plan keeps riders out of sensitive areas. - Carnegie attracts off road enthusiasts who support local businesses thereby strengthening the tax base of Livermore.- Off road recreation is a family sport that teaches our youngsters positive values that last a lifetime. <br /><br />We did a marvelous job presenting our case. Thank you to every one who showed up at the meeting. I just wish the city council members and the mayor could come to Carnegie and see for themselves our off road park. <br /><br />Diana TweedyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post-35717014661296891302014-02-11T17:38:28.748-08:002014-02-11T17:38:28.748-08:00The article in the Independent dated January 17 An...The article in the Independent dated January 17 Anti OHV brings up more traffic and added pollution. Have these people even think about all the vehicles that commute on Tesla Road during the weekdays. In the thousands. Should we shut down all commuter traffic during the weekdays? Oh how convenient of the Independent placing the Eastbay Parks ad next to this article...hmmm. Yes I attended the meeting in support of OHV expansion... my thoughts exactly on the points brought up. Future generations, including my children, to continue to ride and the impact of revenue that The City of Livermore receives from those that visit.<br />Also on return trips to the city for other ventures, restaurants, winery visits,etc. If The City of Livermore gets involve...please go in the right direction. Yes I live in Livermore and love it. Carnegie adds to that love.Artnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post-19959008514123617412014-02-11T08:59:58.383-08:002014-02-11T08:59:58.383-08:00Don, Pleasure meeting you last night at the meetin...Don, Pleasure meeting you last night at the meeting. It was a great turn out from the community, lots of great stories, I think more then the city officials had expected. Standing room only and overflow out front of the bulding as well. We need to keep the communication and info flowing to the OHV community and keep fighting the good fight. Keep up the great work!<br />Carl Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853780194331041713.post-74362718474106862692014-02-11T08:57:00.135-08:002014-02-11T08:57:00.135-08:00Don the property was re-named"Tesla Park"...Don the property was re-named"Tesla Park" by the anti-OHV groups. They try everything to prevent OHV. We should call it the 'Alameda-Tesla Expansion" - its original name, which will also differentiate us from THEM.Dave Duiffin Carnegie Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314507056805261400noreply@blogger.com