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OVERVIEW <br /> In late December, 19949 a group of students requested a meeting with <br /> Elizabeth Kautz, Mayor for the City of Burnsville, Dr. James Rickabaugh, <br /> Superintendent of Independent School District 191 and Dr. Richard N. <br /> Manley, President of Manley & Associates to discuss the feasibility of <br /> developing a centralized facility in which they could practice and develop <br /> their skills in skateboarding, inline skating and bicycling. At this and <br /> subsequent meetings, the following goals were established: <br /> * The facility would be designed and developed by individuals participating in <br /> these sports. <br /> * The facility would be built by raising funds and soliciting donations with no <br /> financial support requested from the City of Burnsville. <br /> * Students would utilize the knowledge and resources provided by the City of <br /> Burnsville, School District 191 and the private sector in the development of <br /> the Skate Park. ' <br /> * A plan would be developed and presented to the City of Burnsville for usage <br /> of city land for the Skate Park development. <br /> Accomplishments: <br /> * With the assistance of an engineer, students designed the Skate Park to <br /> include the requirements of inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists. <br /> These designs are currently being reviewed by a certified architect at the <br /> University of Minnesota. <br /> * The students held rock concerts that raised over $1,700.00. In each case, <br /> they accepted the responsibility for the total operations of the concert from <br /> site selection and event organization to promotion on the local rock radio <br /> station. <br /> * The students made presentations to local service organizations discussing the <br /> rational for the park and demonstrating their respective skill levels. This <br /> resulted in donations in excess of$2,200.00. <br /> Burnsville Skate Park Proposal Page 1 <br />