Skatepark Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 pm Russell Avenue Community Centre

1. City Council meeting on May 6 Due to the first two items on the agenda the skatepark report was item three and was not addressed until 10:30 pm. There was no time for a presentation or the viewing of the video. Rondi Craig asked why the residents (3 homes) which back onto the parking lot were not consulted about the temporary park. After his question was report was sent back to staff for comments. City Councillor, Carol Disher spoke about the evening and the process.

The residents which back onto the Centre and the parking lot will receive a copy of the report and a cover letter explaining the process and requesting their feedback. A committee member volunteered to distribute the letters. Kathy Huckla visited five homes # 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9 on Wednesday afternoon to gather their comments. With comments from the residents staff will develop a new report. The report will go to council on Monday, May 13. The video will be shown and committee members will address City Council.

The committee also discussed other possible locations for the temporary park. Lower level parking lot, school parking lots, plaza parking lots and arena parking lots were all discussed. Lower level parking lot currently has 100% of the parking lot permitted. theretfore it is not an option.

2. Video

Committee members viewed Kevin Lanthier's video. Video looks great and hopefully City Council will view the video on Monday. The video will also be used for presentations.

3. Web Site

The skateboard park web site is up and running. Some information still has to be added. The web address is www.cityskatePark.com Thank you Joe Wing and SUD Skates for coordinating the web site.

4. West 49 ramps Committee members have volunteered their time to take apart the ramps on the long Victoria weekend. Exact day and time will be confirmed by West 49. Volunteers need to bring extension cords and drills. People under 18 years will have to have their parents sign a waiver. West 49 is involved with a skatepark demo in Virgil at the Virgil stampede on Monday, May 20th, everyone is welcome to view and or participate.

5. T -shirts and logo

In development, will report back at the next meeting.

6. Next meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 pm, RACC