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5. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 12, 1997 Page 2 Update on Joint Park and Recreation Commission/City Council Meetinq of January 21. 1997 (Dana Anderson) . 6. Park Bond Issue Discussion Chair Anderson reviewed the 1989 survey questions with members of the Commission which will be included in the survey by Decision Resources. Discussion was given to questions for various type of recreational uses, interest in a community center, Handke stadium, and youth activities. Members of the Commission discussed when the proposed bond issue would be presented to the voters. Dave Anderson explained the bond issue can be presented at any time, but that there needs to be a polling place in each precinct. Discussion followed regarding school bond issues. It was the consensus to have a park bond referendum in September. Chair Anderson stated he would check with the City of Plymouth regarding the success of their park bond. and Commissioner Dave Anderson will contact Eden Prairie. 7. Area Recreation Update - Jeff Asfahl ~ '# a. Skateboard Park John Johnson, representing the youth skateboard enthusiast's group indicated their goal is to establish a professionally built. maintained and operated skateboard park. Engineered plans have been purchased from the City of Bloomington with money from a fundraiser held last fall. Proposed design plans were submitted to the Commission for their review. A demonstration fundraiser is scheduled for March 1 st at the Elk River Ice Arena. The youth felt the Oak Knoll temporary location was a great success and recommended it for a permanent site. Other possible locations were discussed including Lion's Park, Orono Park, and the Woodland Trails parking lot near the golf course. The" Hot Spot" skateboard shop in Blaine has expressed interest in bringing in professional skateboarders who they sponsor, and . would possibly bring in materials to use temporarily while the new skateboard park is under construction. The skateboard group will be contacting Menards and other businesses for possible sponsorship and donation of lumber and other materials. Nate DeMars, also representing the skateboarding youth, indicated they are shooting for an opening day of May 1 sf. . Chair Anderson commended the youth for their aggressive approach, but cautioned them that the project may not move as quickly as the group would like. Determining factors include site selection, approval of construction plans, supervision costs and the insurance liability issue. Discussion followed regarding possible sites for locating another temporary skateboarding park in the interim. Phil Hals suggested the Lion's Park parking lot, or the outdoor hockey rink. Kent Madsen suggested using the parking lot area adjacent to the new ice arena. .