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-358- Cornmissioner Droegemueller replied that they can't say that in the future there won't be lights, but them will probably not be lights initially. Chairperson Cook explained that Phase I will be the grading of the land and developing some of the fields. Unknown resident inquired if they knew what type of fields will be in the park. Chairperson Cook stated that part of the planning process was to look at the needs of RYAA and they are indicating that there is a need for more soccer and football fields. There will not be any lit baseball or softball fields because of Central Park. RYAA representative stated that they will be looking for lighted football fields because there is no lighted football fields in the City. Commissioner Rolfe inquired as to how late the games are played. RYAA representative replied 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Unknown resident inquired if this could be a site for a community center. Chairperson Cook replied no. Nick Edmonds, 6410 162''d Avenue, Ramsey, stated that he is a skateboarder in the area and there is no place for kids to skateboard. He inquired if it would be possible to construct a skateboard area in the park. Chairperson Cook inquired as to how big of an area they would need. Mr. Edmonds replied approximately ½ acre. He stated that Anoka has a skateboarding complex, but it is very crowded. Chairperson Cook inquired if there are standards that have to be met to construct such a complex. Mr. Edmonds replied that there is a place called True Ride who builds ramps professionally. Chairperson Cook inquired if they would be proposing an area for unorganized use. Mr. Edmonds replied yes. Chairperson Cook inquired if the Anoka complex is supervised and if they have a lot of trouble. Park and Recreation Commission Work Session December 14, 2000 Page 3 of 5 ! I I I ! I I I I I I I I I I I