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How about the location between City Hall and Water Tower? Lee suggested trying it out at Groveland or Greenfield Park. No permanent structure alterations would be needed. We can see how it works; is it successful or if there problems with the neighbors, vandalism, etc. Long asked if it would be a possible to construct another hockey rials; would it be a problem maintaining it? Lee replied that it wouldn't be a problem, but the money will need to come out of the park dedication fund. Guml asked if it's necessary to spend that amount of money. Lee said by using the Groveland or Greenfield site, a trial run can be made without spending a lot of money. Kroeger stated that there are a lot of places with good facilities but they are being used and are close to the neighbors. Lee suggested narrowing the sites to 1 or 2 and then have a neighborhood meeting. Kroeger asked what the criteria should be for narrowing it down? Gunn stated cost. Kroger suggested Hillview and Groveland, both are highly visible. Greenfield is right on the property lines (tennis courts) and this may be too close to the neighbors. Gunn thought Groveland or Greenfield sites would be the best due to the existing surfaces. Lee stated that the recommendation to the Council should include that the Park and Recreation Commission will evaluate the site in the fall of 2003 with local residential input included. Szczepanski suggested having the Police Department patrol the area more. Let's take a vote from all of the commissioners on which park site to use for the skate park: Gunn Groveland Silvis Groveland Krueger Hillview Long Groveland Kunz Hillview Szczepanski Groveland Direct Staff to hold a neighborhood meeting regarding Groveland Park as a trial area for a skate park (loss of 1 tennis court, noise levels); also have available samples of types of skate parks available. Then recommend to Council the area, costs and equipment that's necessary. Motioned: Kroeger 2"d: Gunn Discussion: Before the end of November 2002 and the committee members should make every attempt to attend the neighborhood meeting. Motion unanimously passed. New Business Lee stated that on September 3, 2002, the Council discussed changing the ordinance for the amount of the commissioners needed on the Park and Recreation and Planning Commissions (respectfully), from 9 members to 7. Gunn nominated Kroeger for Chairperson. Szczepanski closed the nominations and asked for a vote from the commissioners: Kroeger Szczepanski Long Szczepanski Kunz Szczepanski Gunn Kroeger Silvis Krueger C