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"'" , Parks" Rec:reatioQ Meeting Minutes 04/03/02 to the general fimd, would the committee sell the equipment? The committee agrees the city cannot go the entire year with problems such as last year and the rules should be clear from the beginning, any incidents and the ramps will be sold, closing the park Council Member Broussard-Vickers suggested putting out the equipment, posting signs with clear expectations, not hiring attendants, but solicit adult/parental vobmteers and give the park: a trial month. Mr. Peterson said after the equipment was removed this fall hockey players used the rink extensively and there was never a problem. Perhaps put some of the ramps out and leave the hockey roller bladers on the south end, with a separation net. It was suggested to open the park for mon~ evaluate after the month and if there are problems, sell it. " Mr. LeBlanc suggested adult vobmteers instead ot: or in addition to an attendant. Ms. Stephan said utility bills were going out in the following week and a flyer requesting volunteers could be included. The committee decided to try this and evaluate at the next meeting, including in the flyer that if enough volunteers were not fomd the opening of the park may be delayed. The hours decided on are 8 a.m. to 8 p.rn.. Discussion as to why Lino Lakes doesn't have problems with their skate park and why the small group of people who are causing the problems can't be caught instead of allowing them to ruin it for everyone. Council Member Broussard-Vickers said she would support the money staying in Parks and Recreation if equipment is sold. Mr. Walter said the rink will get a lot of use as a cement rink, so the surface would be utilized. The skate park: opening will not be determined until the next scheduled meeting. Motion was made by Ms. Peil, seconded by Ms. Seeley, to adjourn the April 3, 2002 Parks and recreation Meeting at 9:16 p.m. AU in Favor: Motion carried Unanimously SofS