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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 10, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Chair Jindra. II. ROLL CALL. Present: Chair Carol Jindra, Commissioners Joanne Kosciolek, Paul Louiselle, and George Wagner. Also Present: Public Works Director Jay Hartman; Representative from Community Services (Diana Roadfeldt); Representative from School Board (Kathie Wolff); Representative from Sports Boosters (Jan Jensen); and City Council Liaison (George Marks). Absent: Vice Chair Doug Koehntop. III. APPROVAL OF APRIL 12, 1999 PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. Motion by Kosciolek, second by Louiselle to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1999 meeting with the following change: IV. Designation of Parks Commission Representative to the City Council, delete last sentence. Motion carried unanimously. IV. REVIEW WATER TOWER PARK PROGRESS TO DATE. Jindra noted the presence at the meeting of 9 City youth ranging from 8th through 11th grades and invited them to address the Commission. They expressed their desire to see a skateboarding area in Central Park. Jindra asked for size specifications. They presented a drawing of a flat area the length of a tennis court but not as wide which would be inexpensive to maintain but with no grooves. Jindra asked whether the skateboarders were willing to wear protective gear if required, and whether they would respect the area with regard to litter and loitering. They all expressed agreement with this. Public Works Director Jay Hartman asked whether any of the youth had skated at Roseville's Oval Center, and if they had any opinion on that facility. They stated the membership and admission fees are costly, as much as $15-20 per day, and protective gear must be rented. Wolff stated she had seen a price list from the Oval Center and it is expensive and requires transportation. She reiterated that the youth were presenting ideas for a flat surface and not a skate park with ramps and boxes. Jindra asked whether, at such a skating area, space would be an issue, or whether conflicts would arise. The skateboarders stated they respect each other and take turns. Wolff asked whether Emerald Park would also be an acceptable location if space is not available in Central Park. They expressed agreement.