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Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 5. September 26, 2001 TO: Park Board Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Skate Park Update The skate park is being used extensively. There have been some issues I want to make sure the Park Board is aware of. At the September 10 City Council meeting, the resident located west of City Hall Park expressed concern regarding the noise generated by users of the skate park. I indicated that the city had been planning on installing a wooden fence along the western edge of the skate park to help minimize the noise. We subsequently installed the 80'x6' high privacy fence as well as several Norway Pines and shade trees around the skate park area. The area around the pad has also been seeded. The adjoining property owner also feels the skate park is an attractive nuisance and is just a passing fad. I expressed my disagreement of his assessments. We have experienced some vandalism at City Hall Park. Last week two slides were damaged and need to be replaced. An article in the Quad also identified issued issues with the skate park in Centerville. To date, I am aware of one serious injury. The police department has been very helpful in patrolling the area. Officers have encountered several situations of juveniles not conducting themselves appropriately (i.e. climbing on warming house roof, riding bikes on ramps, etc.). Staff is continuing to monitor the new skate park. I will keep the Park Board Members informed of any new developments. RD:sw sw /parkbrd/meeting information/9 -01 Skate Park Update.doc