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in house because they don't have surrounding communities that have <br />amenities like that. Two (2) individual stated that the skate parks are <br />covered by present park insurance plans. <br />Dazenski said that they (skate parks) are judged according to "tier level". <br />Tier 1 is 3ft of less and the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) allows <br />coverage with no extra riders. The City of Shoreview is in their 4`" year as <br />a tier 1 skate park that has a quarter pipe, wedge and grind rail <br />implemented in it. Originally the park did not have attendants but they ran <br />into problems with older groups hanging around and rough housing and <br />using improper language; parents were concerned about the younger kids. <br />The attendants the City chose were those kids that were utilizing the park <br />a lot and the situation became better. The City of Shoreview is pleased <br />with the skate park; only a couple of broken wrists by those using the park <br />and the City has had no lawsuits. Maintenance issues are minimal and it is <br />also left out year round; like playground equipment, it must be inspected. <br />Shoreview built theirs 4 years ago and it is made out of wood, the cost was <br />approximately $50,000.00. (80xl50ft) <br />Dazenski also stated that the City of Roseville has a Tier 2 skate park. The <br />course has jumps and those utilizing it must wear protective equipment. <br />Dazenski noted that when the exercise equipment was setup, LMC came <br />out and told us what we needed to do to comply with the insurance <br />company and safety issues. Dazenski believes we should do the same for <br />this project. Tier 2 does require extra insurance and Dazenski noted that <br />both Shoreview and Roseville skate parks are fenced. <br />Roepke remarked that 2 students approached him last week, asking if <br />Mounds View was going to have a skate park. <br />Dazenski stated that skate park be built in a highly visible area; the <br />Community Center or behind the Police Station. <br />Coughlin thanked Dazenski. <br />Kroeger asked how big the skate parks were. Dazenski replied that <br />Shoreview is 80-x15011, Roseville's square footage is 110,000. <br />Roepke stated that Roseville, when under construction, had the kids in the <br />Community come in and paint the ramps and railways and this saved on <br />the cost to have it professionally painted. <br />Coughlin asked Dazenski if either City charges for useage of the park. <br />Dazenski said that Roseville charges $7.00/day and Shoreview charges <br />$2.00/day. <br />Szczepanski asked if a kid could buy a summer pass for it. Dazenski said <br />yes they do, but experienced problems with loss of passes so the Cities <br />went to wrist bands. <br />Coughlin asked for thoughts from the Commission. <br />Kroeger stated its something to look into and asked if any money was <br />budgeted for this. (No) What's the next step? <br />Coughlin said that the Commission should make a recommendation to the <br />Council for the Commission's desire for a skate park and if grants come <br />