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. . f, /tJ Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 12, 1997 Page 3 Phil expressed concern that the ramps proposed will require construction by someone knowledgeable in the construction businesses or carpentry to insure safety. Phil encouraged the youth to work on the construction of ramps for a temporary site while the process continues to establish a permanent site. Phil indicated user fees may have to be collected to support the operation of a permanent site to cover insurance liability, maintenance and supervision. It was the consensus of the group to meet with the Lions to discuss the possible location of a temporary and/or permanent skateboard park site. Jeff Asfahl will continue to work with city staff regarding liability. Identification of a temporary and permanent site and projected costs will be discussed at the March Park & Rec meeting. 8. Discussion - Outdoor Hockey Rinks The need for additional outdoor hockey rinks was discussed. Phil explained that there is fill material available to prepare a site at Lions Park for an additional outdoor hockey rink. Discussion followed regarding the Liolls opposition to organized sports using Lions Park. Phil noted there are other sites available such as the property next to the water tower off Gary Street. Supervision at the warming houses was discussed. Commissioner Madsen indicated there are approximately 550-600 youth involved in hockey and figure skating. Madsen noted Rogers. Dayton and Zimmerman are adding outdoor hockey rinks. Commissioner Madsen felt the Handke Stadium rink should be flooded on the south side so that it does not melt so early in the spring. Comm'issioner Madsen felt the small hockey rink in Handke Stadium could be made a full size rink. Currently. no pucks are allowed and skaters use tennis balls. which he feels are more dangerous. Madsen noted that there is a need for an outdoor skating rink on the east side of Highway 169. Phil also noted they have also considered a skating rink on Lake Orono. Phil stated explained he is considering purchasing a piece of equipment for efficient ice maintenance which has a broom on one end and a blower on the other. 9. Discussion - Oak Knoll Soccer Field #7 The Park & Recreation Commission discussed the School Board's .::>roposal to building an Alternative Learning Center (ALC) on the Oak Knoll soccer field #7 site. Commissioner Olson stated the School Board intends to build the ALC on the south end of the field and locate a parking lot for 75-80 vehicles on the north end. Commissioner Olson spoke with Tom Wingard of the Three Rivers Soccer Association who suggested the possibility of the city acquiring the soccer field property. Tom Wingard has proposed the $10 userfee which was proposed for development of the Cass Fields go instead to the purchase of this property. Discussion followed regarding whether or not the School District would consider an offer to purchase the site. Commissioner Olson expressed his concern that