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City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 1999 • Page 6 1 indicated that skateboarding was their passion, and they asked the Commission to consider 2 adding a skateboarding area to Central Park where they could practice and have fun in a 3 chemical-free way. 4 5 Ms. Jindra stated the Commission might consider such an arrangement on a trial basis. She 6 added that Nativity Church is planning a skateboarding area which the Commission can observe 7 to determine whether it is something the City might want to try. 8 9 Ranallo stated that a drawback might be the City's insurance liability which might require kids to 10 sign a waiver. Marks stated the skateboarders were aware of the insurance issues. Jindra stated 11 the Commission had suggested a sign could be used requiring protective gear, and the 12 skateboarders were receptive to that suggestion. 13 14 B. Mayor. 15 Ranallo stated the 1 st of 3 neighborhood meetings would take place tomorrow May 12, 1999 at 16 7:00 PM in Council chambers involving residents and businesses south of 29th Avenue. He 17 added these meetings will cover general topics such as crime prevention, Y2K compliance, and sex offender notification. He invited residents to attend these meetings based on their area of residence. 20 21 Ranallo stated the emergency situation video tape is available to be sold, and will be aired on the 22 cable channel. He added he is unsure whether a copy is available at the library. 23 24 C. Cil, Manager. 25 Morrison stated the City is working with High School administrators and engineers to design a 26 ring road around the school at no cost to the City which will be an improvement over the existing 27 road. He added this improvement is part of the school referendum of a few years ago. 28 29 Morrison reported the Salvation Army camp ad hoc committee has directed himself and the 30 School superintendent to work with Springsted in exploring options for possible public purchase 31 of the property, as well as impact to taxpayers. He added that Springsted will compile a proposal 32 for consideration by the School and City Council,the cost for which will be split between the 33 two. He stated this will probably be on the next meeting's agenda. 34 35 Morrison reported that a meeting is being arranged involving representatives from Hennepin 36 County Parks System and hopefully Anoka and Ramsey Counties, to begin a dialogue to 37 determine county interest and possible funding. He added he will report back to the Council at 38 the next meeting, and the ad hoc committee continues to meet. 39 •