Skate park Meeting

Wednesday, November 14, 6 pm -7:15 pm Russell Avenue Community Centre

*Locations

Three locations were discussed for the park. Each site has advantages and disadvantages.

I. Lower level parking lot- near downtown, easy for people to get to, City owned land, noise would not be an issue, safe

2. 69 Catherine St.- near downtown, easy for people to get to, noise could be an issue due to nearby homes, beside RACC therefore access to bathrooms, phones, etc. City owned land, park under development, safe

3. Under Garden City Skyway bridge, QEW, bunting road- north end but is on a bus route, noise would not be an issue, MTO owned land, somewhat protected from the elements, safety? Parents may not feel safe sending their children to the park

The committee and staff must pick a site within the next couple of months to advance planning.

*Fund Raising Ideas

-reviewed the fund raising ideas from the July meeting

-agreed the committee needs to plan a kick off event in February or March

-ideas discussed for a kick off event were a silent auction event geared towards adults at the Merchant Ale House, downtown. Prior to the event a demonstration event could be held late afternoon for the youth and adults, charge a small fee

-new ideas for fund raising included designing a calendar with pictures of local skateboarders. The calendar could be sold in schools, downtown stores, etc. Other ideas included getting a skateboard donated and selling raffle tickets in the schools.

* Design Recommendations

-include a graffiti wall to try to keep graffiti off of the area, concern of the Downtown Association -within the design have an easier section for beginners and a challenging area for intermediate to advanced level of skater/biker

*Next meeting

Wednesday, January 166 pm- 7:30 pm, main level room Russell Avenue Community Centre, 108 Russell Avenue