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Lee suggested listing the 3 proposed sites along with pro’s/con’s of each. Kroeger also suggested SilverView Park. Gunn said that SilverView has no visibility. Could also utilize Hillview Park for a skate park in the summer and dismantle in the winter. Gunn how long does the Commission want to stretch this out? Must be part of budget process for 2003. Suggest $55,000 in case we have to do some paving and fencing work. Kroeger suggested listing pro’s/con’s of the 5 sites (Groveland, Greenfield, Community Center, SilverView, Hillview) and email them to Lee by the week of August 5. Also can add the survey questions. Lee will put this recommendation in for the 2003 budget and the Commission can continue with research on the skate park. Gunn said to email Lee by August 8, 2002 your pro’s/con’s of each of the proposed skate park sites and list your survey questions. No official motion was made, nor 2nd. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 26, 2002 Skate Park Project Lee reiterated from the last meeting that there were 5-6 locations that were discussed for the skate park. Commissioners were to list pro’s and con’s of each location and come to the meeting with this information. Szczepanski said to refer to the handout in the packet. 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 rink; 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. Gunn 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 Kroeger Hillview Long Groveland Kunz Hillview Szczepanski Groveland