Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/09/2007

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club at the middle school to see if there was interest. Another direction was through advertising as part of the Lion's Picnic demonstration featuring professional boarders at the June 2007 Community Picnic. To date there are no known parties 'signed up'. . A developing concept is to borrow skate ramp elements and have an element of the September 15th Happy Days event dedicated to skateboarding. This would be another way to enlist youth in the process. However, an additional benefit would go beyond the skate park planning process - to essential attract a resident demographic that may have been under represented at Happy Days in the past. Two tracts are being pursued. One is to borrow the equipment from the city of Anoka. Another is work with a vendor to 'borrow' new or used equipment. More information will be available at the meeting. Skate Park component phasing Throughout the planning process, and especially during the concept plan review of Alpine Park, it was acknowledged that the first phase of the actual components (ramps, rails etc.) may fall within or near the $75,000 (2008 CIP) estimate. Elements beyond the slab for the components, will need to planned for and budgeted accordingly as part of the Fall 2007, 5-year capital improvement process. This case is not intended to address the larger park improvements - but rather explore what first phase elements could look like (again understanding that there is a desire to involve youth in part of the actual selection process). The enclosed diagram depicts what skate and BMX components may be purchased (in 2007 dollars) for approximately $75,000. Staff Recommendation: Discuss youth participation, the potential Happy Days connection as well as project phasing. Commission Action: Based upon discussion Reviewed by: Civil Engineer II P&R: 08/9/07