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Park & Recreation Minutes November 13, 1996 Page 2 the city, for insurance reasons. He noted the Burnsville park requires helmets and pads be worn by users. The park was built according to engineered plans which are available for $1 00. The park is used for exhibition only and no competition is allowed. Discussion followed regarding the possibility of building a permanent skateboarding site in Elk River. Phil felt that 3 to 4 street lights would adquately light a skateboarding park. . A group of local youth skateboarding enthusiasts were present to answer questions regarding the temporary skateboarding park. The group provided information on the success of the exhibition held in October. A video was presented to the Commission to show examples of the various ramps, rails and jumps found in a skateboarding park. It was the consensus of the Commission that the youth group will clean up the temporary site and continue to work with staff in planning a future skateboarding park. 7. Area Recreation Update - Jeff Asfahl Jeff Asfahl stated the Youth Initiatives Task Force would like a representative from the Park and Recreation Commission to attend the December 3rd meeting to report on the skateboarding park. Jeff noted there is a skateboarding site as part of the Adventureland Park in Roseville. Also, Mankato is considering building a skateboarding park. Jeff noted there is pending legislative action that may help to make insuring a skateboarding park easier in the future. . 8. Discuss Future of Kuss Field Discussion was given to the possibility of turning Kuss Field into park green space in the future, if needed. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that there is no immediate need and the issue may revisited if the need arises. Commissioner Dave Anderson noted a net is needed over left field to stop balls from going over into the park. Also, the backstop and fences are in need of repair or replacement. 6. Discus MSF Proposal - Perry Coonce Mr. AI Mundt was present in place of Perry Coonce to provide information on the MSF proposal for a sports complex. Mr. Mundt explained information in the handouts attached to these official minutes regarding benefits, space needs, programming, economic impact, as well as background information on the Minnesota sports Federation. Mr. Mundt provided the financial information which was presented to the City Council regarding the Letter of Intent and fundraising plans. He noted the facility will cost between $2.1 and $2.3 million. Funds will be solicited from large corporations such as Target and Subway, as well as from their 200,000 members statewide. .