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Park&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 <br /> December 12,2012 <br /> approve adoption of the youth sports philosophy as it sets a foundation for the Field& <br /> Facility Use Allocation Policy. <br /> Commissioner Sagan explained that the youth sports philosophy was created with the <br /> feedback and discussions held with the youth sports associations. <br /> MOVED BY COMMISSIONER SAGAN AND SECONDED BY <br /> COMMISSIONER KARLSEN TO ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO <br /> ADOPT THE YOUTH SPORTS PHILOSOPHY FOR IMPLEMENTATION <br /> INTO AN OVERALL POLICY FOR YOUTH SPORTS AND FIELD/FACILITY <br /> USAGE. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. <br /> 8. Discussion Items <br /> 8.1. Skate Park Discussion <br /> Planner/Park Planner, Chris Leeseberg presented pictures of the skate park highlighting the <br /> ongoing maintenance problems due to the quality of the skate park structure and the <br /> installation. With the constant refastening of the surface with wood screws,many portions <br /> of the wood substructure no longer have any material left to fasten to resulting in unsafe <br /> areas. Screws are constantly working their way above the riding surface resulting in <br /> "tripping" hazards. <br /> Commissioner Sagan questioned the liability issues surrounding the skate park <br /> Parks and Recreation Director,Michael Hecker shared that the Parks Maintenance staff have <br /> done their due diligence in maintaining and explained that due to the fact the skate park is <br /> not supervised and that there is no fee charged there is no liability for the City. <br /> Commissioner Kallemeyn asked how many injuries occur at the skate park <br /> Mr. Hecker explained that the park is not supervised and so all injuries that may have <br /> happened have not been tracked. <br /> Commissioner Anderson recommended that the skate park user group be informed of the <br /> possibility of the skate park removal. <br /> Commissioner Nystrom shared that the current location is not transparent enough. Skate <br /> park users tend to enjoy having an audience, if removing the skate park it should be based <br /> on the condition of the structure, not on who utilizes the skate park or others in the area. <br /> Mayor Dietz explained that everything is a matter of priority and the Parks and Recreation <br /> Department has limited funding. It would make more sense to build a football field to serve <br /> 500 participants than only 50 who may utilize the skate park <br /> Commissioner Niziolek requested that a notice be put in the paper and park of the <br /> discussion of removing the skate park <br />