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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #08- 08-164 authorizing the execution of the agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the 2008-2009 participation in the project. Further Discussion: Mayor Gamec stated that he received calls from SADD and MADD asking the City to support this partnership. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #4: Authorize Improvement Project 08-30, Skatepark - Alpine Park Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that this will be the City's first skatepark. He stated that it will be a concrete plaza style design. He stated that bids were opened last week and the low bidder was North Country Concrete of Ramsey in the amount of $139,797. He stated that this money was included in the CIP in the amount of $195,000. He stated that the additional funds will provide for parking and access to the west end of the park. He stated that the case tonight is just for the skatepark components. He stated that staff will work on others issues related to the park during the winter months. Councilmember Elvig stated that he is delighted to see this moving forward and stated that there has been interest in this type of facility since he first ran for Council in 2002. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve Resolution #08-08-165, authorizing staff to proceed with the construction of the skatepark for Alpine Park pursuant to the 2008 Parks Capital Improvement program, at a not-to-exceed cost of $139,767. Further Discussion: Councilmember Look stated that he has heard that other cities have closed their skate parks. He stated that he has not researched this on his own and stated that he has also gotten feedback from residents that they would like a facility like this. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that he isn't aware of any parks that have closed, but if they have, he suspects it may be due to sound and noise concerns. He stated that the concrete style design isn't as noisy as the other types of components. He stated that he feels this will be the premier facility in the area. Mayor Gamec asked why Alpine Park was picked over Central Park. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that a thorough analysis was done that included looking at easy access, trail connections and complementary uses for the future park site. Councilmember Olson asked if there were any special insurance considerations associated with the skatepark. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that since this is considered a Tier 1 facility, there is no special insurance warranted. He stated that they are planning on the recommended advisory signage that boarders should wear the property safety gear. Councilmember Look stated that for the viewing audience he would like to note that the financing for this park will be $175,000 from the lawful gambling funds, such as pull tabs, and $20,000 from the T -mobile lease payment for the communications tower. Councilmember Dehen noted that he read that there is a plan to use the lower slab of the concrete for an ice rink and asked if that would damage the concrete. Parks Supervisor Riverblood stated that because concrete stays cooler than the ground, it will enable the City to City Council / August 26, 2008 Page 11 of 15