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.. ..".....,..;if.;.: . , ; ,..L .i;7 ..~ .~ " .11 "t 'fI J t i' ;:\ ,1 : ). TO: Honorable Mayor, Council Members and Parks and Recreation Committee Chair and Members FROM: Teresa Bender SUBJECT: "Wheels Park" Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park DATE: August 22, 2001 Subsequent to receiving four (4) calls, today and yesterday, regarding broken arms, no telephone access, after dusk/before dawn skating and noise, and potential drug activity. I contacted Ms. Kris White from the League of Minnesota Cities Risk Management in regards to the above and proper signage at the park. Upon several telephone conversations with Ms. White she stated that the League recommends rules/regulations that are clearly readable; however, it is not required nor is a sign itself required. Ms. White stated that the minimum allowable height of the lettering of said sign is 5/8". Ms. White stated that it is not required to have telephone access at the park. It is not required to have an attendant at the park. Ms. White stated that no additional insurance (above and beyond what the City currently has) is needed to operate the park. The Wheels Park is a Tier I park which is considered the same as park playground equipment or baseball diamonds. Ms. White stated that most parks post their rules and regulations to assist in any questionable liability and assist in conduct type matters. Tier II parks require signage and have additional requirements. Ms. White questioned the placement of the sign and stated that the sign should be clearly visible prior to entry into the skating facility so that the individuals must proceed by same or the drop off/pick up area so that parents can read same. The sign currently is not located in these areas. I believe the sign has been temporarily attached in its current position and if desired, it would take minimal time and expense to have Public Works staff relocate same. Ms. White recommended the addition of rule #7, page 127 with an amendment of "the City" instead of staff. Ms. White also stated that Mr. Tom Gross is the City's loss control agent and is very versed in skate parks. Mr. Gross can be contacted at (612) 766-3165. Mr. Gross is on vacation until August 27, 2001.