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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 2, 2007 would like to redesign the retaining wall making a compete oval with two layers. He would then add natural grasses and flowering plants, along with mulch. The basic time line of this project would be to have it completed by August. City Staff has been looking at a variety of vendors for a City entrance sign, park sign for Hidden Spring Park and to replace the other park monument signs. Mr. Weigel would remove the old sign and install the new one. Mr. Weigel would do fund raising for approximately half of the project. This project needs to be approved by the Eagle Scout Council, which Mr. Weigel felt would take place next week. He will then submit a complete proposal with a budget. Motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Amundsen, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to recommend to City Council supporting Mr. Weigel's Eagle Scout project as presented with potential for funding of half of the project not to exceed $500. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 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. The proposal was provided for the committee's review, as well as a copy oftheir 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. Staff will 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 Skatc Board Competition as proposed by Ollic & Co. providing the insurance information and waiver are approved by the City Attorney. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES April 4, 2007 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetin2 Minutes Vice-Chairperson Amundsen requested modifying the last paragraph on page 6 to reflect his position as Vice-Chairperson opposed to Chairperson Amundsen. Chairperson Seeley requested modifying paragraph 2, same page, changing the word addresses to addressed. 20f5