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MINUTES <br />Parks & Recreation Commission <br />March 6, 2008 <br />the equipment. The suggested equipment would include grind boxes on either end, a picnic table <br />with ajump, a pyramid, and''/o pipes. The park could be used by the beginner to novice skaters <br />with skate boards, rollerblades and bikes. <br />Resident Derek Anderson questioned whether the equipment would be bolted down. Bach <br />replied that the jump and grind boxes should be bolted. <br />Resident Jamie Suciu asked if the equipment needed to be stored inside during the winter <br />months. Bach assured us that the equipment is made durable enough to be outside year-round <br />because of the zinc plating on the steel. Morelan said the initial plan was to move and store the <br />equipment during the winter months but had the option to keep it up outside all year. <br />Commissioner Maida reported he had done some research on the Minnesota Skate Board <br />website and found that there are 92 parks now. He questioned if we could add or delete <br />equipment at a later date. Bach stated they were all modulars and could be reconfigured at any <br />time. He went on to say that the equipment has a 10 year warranty. Some of the surface pieces <br />will begin to show wear after heavy use, but if we needed to replace a piece everything would <br />line up. <br />Anderson asked how difficult it would be to move the stuructures. Bach answered that a forklift <br />could be used to move the 3' to 4' length pieces. The '/a pipes weigh 3,440#. The frame will <br />accommodate the moving of each structural piece. <br />Resident Steve Westerhaus asked if the deck was over 5' high if it would need to be fenced in or <br />if it was better to stay with 4' high structures. Morelan stated he had checked with the city's <br />insurance company and that there was no additional liability or supervision necessary if the <br />structures remained 4' high or less. <br />Commissioner Maida reported one city who had erected skate parks wished they would have <br />had more parking, restrooms, and a water fountain available for the skaters. Morelan stated we <br />do have port-a-potties at the skating rink facilities. <br />Chairperson Davis asked the audience for their opinions on the location and equipment <br />selection. All of the skateboarders were excited about the skate board park, liked the location <br />and they thought the equipment was very durable compared to other parks where wood was <br />used instead of galvanized steel for the ramps. They also said there were a lot of skateboarders <br />in the area and it would be good for businesses in the area. <br />Westerhaus asked if the concrete would be coated. Bach replied that it would not be coated. <br />Sanders commented that the surface would have a much smoother finish than a sidewalk. It will <br />not be slippery when wet and said it was more durable than asphalt as that settles and chips. <br />Rick Boss, President of the LCRA, requested the commissioners strongly consider not putting <br />the skate park in the hockey rink as discussed earlier. He suggested moving the shed that is <br />used for storage and utilizing the northern location where the pleasure rink is currently for the <br />skate park. There was a discussion on the 1 % westward sloping and grading that would be <br />necessary for the park. <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />