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AGENDA ITEM NO. 7: Receive public comments, identify location and direct staff to hire a surveyor for Shawnee Skate Park.
Community Development Director Mike Southard presented the four locations identified by the Site Design Group as possibilities for the skate park. After reviewing all four sites, they ranked KidSpace Park as the first preference followed by Boy Scout Park, Woodland Park and the Japanese Garden. The notable assets of KidSpace Park were the convenience of the central location and the bathroom facilities already on the premises. Mr. Southard did indicate that sound buffers would have to be included at this site due to the proximity to the cemetery.
In his presentation, Mr. Southard showed examples of the skate plaza concept, which includes trees and landscaping for a more park-like setting. The current plans call for the park to contain 10,000 square feet of skating surface within a 20,000 square foot area.
Several supporters, skaters and parents of skaters spoke in favor of the Kidspace location including, Jessie Genn, Jason Skillern, Brian Thompson, Damion Westbrook, Isaia Martin, Billy Brashears and Valorie Martin.
Commissioner Claybrook stated that he had initial concerns regarding this location due to its proximity to younger children playing at KidSpace Park. He had concerns that the skateboarders would attempt to use the playground equipment at KidSpace Park for skateboarding and prevent the younger children from using it.
Vice Mayor Peterson also expressed concern and stated that it would have to be made clear that there would be absolutely no skating allowed in KidSpace Park.
Responding to a question from Commissioner Schrzan, Mike Southard indicated that lighting the skate park was not being considered at this time.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schrzan, seconded by Commissioner Claybrook, to accept KidSpace Park as the location for the Shawnee Skate Park to be built and to direct staff to hire a surveyor. Motion carried.
AYE: Schrzan, Claybrok, O’Neal, Harden, Peterson, Downing
NAY: None
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Community Development Director Mike Southard presented the four locations identified by the Site Design Group as possibilities for the skate park. After reviewing all four sites, they ranked KidSpace Park as the first preference followed by Boy Scout Park, Woodland Park and the Japanese Garden. The notable assets of KidSpace Park were the convenience of the central location and the bathroom facilities already on the premises. Mr. Southard did indicate that sound buffers would have to be included at this site due to the proximity to the cemetery.
In his presentation, Mr. Southard showed examples of the skate plaza concept, which includes trees and landscaping for a more park-like setting. The current plans call for the park to contain 10,000 square feet of skating surface within a 20,000 square foot area.
Several supporters, skaters and parents of skaters spoke in favor of the Kidspace location including, Jessie Genn, Jason Skillern, Brian Thompson, Damion Westbrook, Isaia Martin, Billy Brashears and Valorie Martin.
Commissioner Claybrook stated that he had initial concerns regarding this location due to its proximity to younger children playing at KidSpace Park. He had concerns that the skateboarders would attempt to use the playground equipment at KidSpace Park for skateboarding and prevent the younger children from using it.
Vice Mayor Peterson also expressed concern and stated that it would have to be made clear that there would be absolutely no skating allowed in KidSpace Park.
Responding to a question from Commissioner Schrzan, Mike Southard indicated that lighting the skate park was not being considered at this time.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schrzan, seconded by Commissioner Claybrook, to accept KidSpace Park as the location for the Shawnee Skate Park to be built and to direct staff to hire a surveyor. Motion carried.
AYE: Schrzan, Claybrok, O’Neal, Harden, Peterson, Downing
NAY: None
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posted by flatspot at
1:30 AM
3 Comments:
cool, maybe they'll get a park without the giant steel cage surrounding it like ours has.
"Mr. Southard did indicate that sound buffers would have to be included at this site due to the proximity to the cemetery."
Yeah, make sure you don't disturb the dead people.
stupid fuckin' dead people.
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