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Last Updated: February 4, 2005 <br />Skate P: rk <br />Minutes from Commission Meetings <br />July 25, 2002 <br />Skate Park Project <br />Gunn said that those members of the Commission that went on the tour, got to see <br />different type of equipment and materials used at various skate parks. Kroeger took <br />pictures and they are on a CD. He will forward to Lee to distribute to Commission <br />members. He also stated that the parks he visited seemed to be well controlled. Gunn <br />said that they all seemed to be in good shape. Kroeger Commission needs to consider the <br />maintenance of the skate park. Wooden (which was well liked by the kids), pretty easy to <br />maintain, Metal would involve constant painting. Gunn stated that she would like more <br />information from Ramp Rider, the price listing etc. New Brighton has True Rider and <br />they installed the wooden type of skate parks; but of course wood is more expensive. Lee <br />stated that compost material is the new wave type. Gunn showed a group of kids the <br />"Skate Way" plans and they rearranged a few things and liked the design that cost <br />approximately $50,000. May be we can enlist the help of parents to put it together? Kids <br />want the skate park and so do the parents. Where should it be built? Lee said that some of <br />our parks already have the infrastructure required. Kroeger stated that skate parks they <br />toured were not located around residential areas; they were away from people. Gunn said <br />that our parks were the only places we can choose from. Lee suggested that it go behind <br />the Community Center on the backside of the parking lot. Gunn asked what about <br />Greenfield Park? No one seems to use the tennis courts, but it is closer to houses. <br />Kroeger suggested that we could ask that question in the survey. Gunn asked does the <br />Commission want to wait that long because the survey won't go out that quickly. The <br />tennis courts are not used that often and it would be feasible to cut back on a tennis court. <br />Kroeger stated that if the skate park fades in the future, we can turn it back into a tennis <br />court. Gunn thought that Groveland would be the best location. Good visibility. Houses <br />are there but across the street. Lee stated that the Public Works Department is randomly <br />checking the usage of the tennis courts. He also suggested that we could use one of the <br />tennis courts on a 1 year trail basis for the skate park. That way the City won't be <br />spending money on infrastructure and because it's not permanent, the equipment can be <br />moved. Kroeger stated that most courses are concrete or asphalt. 1 tennis court would be <br />considered a mid -sized skate park (comparing to what they saw on the tour) and it would <br />be a good minimum approach. Need to get the input of the surrounding residents that <br />would be affected by the skate park. Lee said he met with 3 out of the 4 property owners. <br />1 owner was not happy about the idea because they utilized the tennis courts. 2nd owner <br />said he didn't think it was a problem. 3`d property owner thought it was a great idea. <br />Gunn stated that the Commission will need to make a decision on what area we want to <br />dedicate as a skate park and then proceed to talk with the affected property owners. <br />Kroeger said that the Groveland site has pad, fencing and is highly visible. Community <br />Center area will cost more because of the needed pad and fencing but it is located well. <br />