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CASE #3 <br />SKATE PARK PLANNING -ASSESS YOUTH DEMOGRAPHICS <br />AND PARK LOCATIONS <br />By: Mark Riverblood, Park's Supervisor <br />Background:. <br />At the Commission's January meeting the planning process for the Skate Park proposed <br />for 2008 within the Parks Capital Improvement Program was began. Below are the near- <br />- term planning tasks - (which will continue to be modified as necessary). <br />o January '07: Planning begins; review skate parks in general, identify general <br />considerations and timeline for planning process. Become familiar with Roller Device <br />Ordinance (prohibiting skateboarding etc. in certain areas of Town Center). (Completed) <br />o February: Review pros and cons of park locations for the interim location; <br />identify scope of project (E.g. Tier 1 or Tier 2, BMX uses etc.). Discuss user <br />demographics. <br />o March: Receive presentation by local vendor/designer(s); prepare draft list of <br />amenities and factors crucial to success of project (E.g. proximity of restrooms, <br />minimum separation from residential units and other site considerations). <br />Observations: <br />At the time of agenda preparation the desired demographic information from the school <br />district was not available. For the February 8`h, 2007 meeting, staff anticipates providing <br />the Commission this information; as well as reviewing the various park siting choices and <br />considerations for the 2008 project. <br />Commission Action: <br />Based upon discussion <br />Reviewed by: <br />Director of Public Works/Principal Engineer <br />Civil Engineer II <br />P&R: 02/08/07 <br />37 <br />