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MEMO TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Kim Stephan ~ DATE: May 4, 2007 SUBJECT: Ollie & Co., Proposal for Skate Park Competition Penny Evenson, Ollie & Co., an indoor skateboard park located in Ham Lake, had contacted City Staff regarding potential for a skateboard competition to be held at Wheels Skate Park and asked to be put on the Agenda for the May meeting. Attached is the proposal, as well as a copy of their Certificate of Liability, the waiver that they require be signed by each competitor over 18, and parents of each competitor under 18, and the proposed methods of advertising for the event. The event is being proposed for Saturday, June 16, 2007 with an alternate rain date of the following Saturday, June 23, 2007. The usual number of participants is 30 - 50 competitors. Ollie and Co. staff will include 3 of their 5 man competition team that recently finished 12th in the nation. This team will provide demonstrations, as well as be the judges. Each competitor will be given two (2) individual runs. Prizes are provided and a nominal fee is charged for each participant of $5. Ollie and Co. insurance covers participants, staff and property. Helmets are required of all participants and will be proved by Ollie & Co. if necessary. First aid kits are on hand. Ollie & Co. Staffwill clean the area following the event. Ollie & Co. also does camps, parades, and demonstrations if this is something the City would be interested in. The purpose of these events is to provide role models for the kids interested in this type of activity, give guidance and exposure to the indoor skate park. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to recommend to City Council approving the Skate Board Competition as proposed by Ollie & Co. providing the insurance information and waiver are approved by the City Attorney. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. /z