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CC Work Session <br />Date: 03/29/2011 <br />By: Mark Riverblood <br />Engineering/Public Works <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Discuss Policies and Practices Regarding Nuisance Behavior at Alpine's Skate Park <br />Background: <br />Following the installation and completion of Alpine's skate park, there have been several concerns noted including <br />parking problems, littering, graffiti, and observations of illicit and occasional rowdy behavior. <br />Since then, no parking has been established on Alpine Drive, a crosswalk has been created, and the parking lot was <br />constructed the year following the 2009 skate park installation. Also in the fall of 2010, a security light was <br />installed by Connexus to illuminate the parking area - but not the skating facility. <br />Observations: <br />The purpose of this topic report is to review the problems experienced, and the solutions executed; as well as to <br />discuss the concept of closing the facility for a certain amount of time (if necessary) so as to reverse negative <br />activity and favorably influence behavior of the users. The notion being that youth frequenting the site might do a <br />better job of 'self- policing' if there was a credible threat of the skate park's closure. The City may also want to look <br />at the hours of operation. <br />It is also important to note that within the 2011 Parks Capital Improvement Program is a security camera for this <br />specific area which is believed to be an effective tool in reducing negative behavior, as well as providing <br />enforcement action (and prosecution in some cases). Staff will be bringing this CIP project forward to the Park and <br />Recreation Commission and Finance Committee as soon as additional fiber optic information and costs are <br />ascertained. <br />Funding Source: <br />None required at this time - this case discusses policies and procedures. <br />Item #: 2. 2. <br />Council Action: <br />Based upon discussion, consensus to approve the temporary closure of Alpine's Skate Park facility if necessary. <br />Inbox <br />Mark Riverblood (Originator) <br />Brian Olson <br />Jim Way <br />Mary Jo Warner <br />Kurt Ulrich <br />Form Started By: Mark Riverblood <br />Final Approval Date: 03/24/2011 <br />Reviewed By <br />Mark Riverblood <br />Brian Olson <br />Jo Thieling <br />MaryJo Wamer <br />Jo Thieling <br />Form Review <br />Date <br />03/22/2011 11:32 AM <br />03/22/2011 04:34 PM <br />03/24/2011 09:52 AM <br />03/24/2011 09:57 AM <br />03/24/2011 10:05 AM <br />Started On: 02/24/2011 10:33 AM <br />