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<br />Sarah Reichert, 1578 LaMotte Circle, noted she spoke with staff earlier today <br />regarding the noise of the skate park. She indicated she is in favor of the skate <br />park as an event for the children, but noted the noise was louder than expected. <br />Ms. Reichert questioned if a time limit could be placed on the park usage or if <br />insulation could be placed within the metal ramp. <br /> <br />Councilmember Capra questioned what the noise was from. Ms. Reichert stated it <br />was from a metal ramp and stated she has heard that this could be insulated to <br />reduce the noise for the neighboring properties. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg stated this would be investigated and thanked Ms. Reichert for <br />her comments. <br /> <br />Jerry Helmbrecht - Centennial Lakes Police Department - Skate Park <br /> <br />Jerry Helmbrecht, 1745 Main Street, noted he was present to discuss how many <br />hours the police department could spare at the skate park. He indicated he was <br />currently present three hours a night at this site. <br /> <br />Mr. Helmbrecht stated time is limited during the daytime hours. He explained he <br />was not witnessing any problems while at the skate park, but stated during the <br />day, more issues take place, when a police officer is not present. <br /> <br />Mr. Helmbrecht stated the hours of operation, dawn till dusk issue, could be <br />enforced more rigidly if the Council wished. He suggested setting a closing time <br />for safety ofthe children within the City. Mr. Helmbrecht stated the park has <br />been a great addition to the park system for the youth in the area to participate in. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg encouraged all parents to protect their children with helmets, <br />wrist and elbow guards while they are at the skate park. <br /> <br />Ray De Vine stated once Acorn Creek was opened, he and his neighbors called the <br />police right away with excess noise complaints to have them address the youth. <br />He encouraged the residents near LaMotte Park to do the same thing to reduce the <br />after dusk activities. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg thanked Mr. Helmbrecht for all his assembly efforts along with <br />numerous residents and staff members at the skate park. He noted the kinks will <br />be worked out on this issue as the Council becomes more aware of concerns. <br /> <br />Ray DeVine - Fete des Lacs 2001 Festival <br /> <br />Mr. DeVine noted the festival was roughly $5,000 in the red after all the <br />festivities of2001, but noted there were still some donations coming in. He stated <br />the City of Centerville would be donating approximately $10,200 to the <br />committee from the revolving fund as a donation and to cover this deficit. <br /> <br />Mr. DeVine indicated the heat was a factor this year, which limited participation. <br />He asked if the Council has any questions at this time. <br /> <br />3 of 10 <br />