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• Pros: <br /> o Commissioners were impressed with the amount of positive public <br /> comments in favor of the Ken Mercer location <br /> o Commissioners agreed with the public comments and asked for a new <br /> skatepark to be as big as possible, (at least 1 acre) and install lighting <br /> o Commissioners suggested having a new skatepark include a beginner, <br /> intermediate and advanced section <br /> • Cons: <br /> o Commissioners asked if the curbing at the current skatepark could be <br /> removed during this process because they believe it is limiting to all skate <br /> abilities, i.e. does not allow for skaters with physical limitations to skate <br /> directly into the park from all directions <br /> o Commissioners were concerned with the amount of uses already <br /> occurring at Ken Mercer. They support the community's request to place a <br /> new skatepark here but believe no further new park amenities should be <br /> placed at Ken Mercer moving forward. <br /> Staff Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommends adding a new skatepark at Ken Mercer Sports Park. Due to the <br /> potential limitations of Bernal Community Park based on the voter-approved measure, <br /> the amount of additional infrastructure needed at this site to install a skatepark and the <br /> costs associated with that infrastructure, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> recommendation to first expand the Ken Mercer Sports Park skatepark, the community <br /> feedback in favor of Ken Mercer Sports Park, and the Parks and Recreation <br /> Commission's recommendation, staff believes the current focus on Ken Mercer Sports <br /> Park for a new skatepark will meet community needs. <br /> Next Steps: <br /> Upon City Council policy direction, staff will distribute a Request for Qualifications for a <br /> consulting firm to assist with the following: <br /> • Review the Ken Mercer Sports Park location to determine the feasibility of an <br /> additional skatepark, including identifying opportunities and constraints <br /> • Provide conceptual designs that can be vetted with the community and various <br /> committees, commissions, community groups and City Council <br /> • Assist with public outreach <br /> • Identify potential funding sources and opportunities <br /> • Develop an implementation plan. <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />