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City of Lino Lakes Park Board Meeting February 1, 1999 Chair Lindy stated since there is no location for such a facility and due to the high cost for such a facility, the Board may have to consider an alternative such as paving a hockey rink for inline hockey and skating. Rick estimated it would cost $15, 000 to pave a hockey rink to assure adequate drainage and engineering. Pat suggested a community build alternative . Rick explained the skateboard ramps are constructed with specialized equipment to assure it meets liability levels so a community built facility is probably not an alternative . Pat noted there is quite a bit of interest in such a facility and asked if fund raisers are a possibility. Pam noted that the students of Centennial Middle School would be heavy users of a skateboard ramp. Discussion occurred regarding the best location for such a facility, how it would be funded, and the paved area that would be needed. Rick noted the skate school that was offered last summer which was publicized fairly well but there was no response so the event did not occur. He stated he is not convinced, due to the many park needs and low fund balance, that spending $10, 000 to $15 , 000 to pave a hockey rink is a wise use of funds . Perhaps it should be delayed one year to see how well the Circle Pines rink is used at Inner Park. Jeff Reinert agreed that the addition of pipes and ramps is more desirable for the youth who use it . Chair Lindy stated if this activity is eliminated it is important to find another activity to reach this age group. It was discussed that a Tier 1 facility (less than three feet off the ground) costing $1, 800 contains a ramp and pipe and, perhaps, the Middle School parking lot would be a usable surface. If found to be successful, another piece of equipment could be added next year. Rick stated he would request input from the School District to see if they would allow use of their Middle School parking lot and also from students to determine if they would use such a facility. 7