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Issues that were brought up at this meeting included the need to clarify the minimum in-line facility required to meet the need of skaters and the cost of such a facility. Staff was directed to meet with members of the in-line skating community to clearly identify minimum need and to establish space requirements and cost for such a facility. After the in-line skaters identified the minimum facility required, staff was directed to meet again with the project Task Force to review those needs and determine Task Force support for including in-line facilities considering any new information gathered. In-Line Skatinq Meetinq March 30, 1995, a meeting was held with members of the in-line skating community. At that time, a serious attempt was made to identify from the users perspective both the minimum and desired facility need and the minimum and desired program for an in-line skating facility. Those attending the meeting largely represented the street hockey interests. The minimum facility defined by those attending the in-line meeting was two 40' x 140' rinks with 4' boards, fencing or net on rear of goal area, substantial goal for puck or ball, a wide band of paving around the rink, good drainage and official striping. The rink could either be asphalt or concrete, but, if asphalt, should be light in color. The preferred facility would have two 85' x 175' concrete rinks with side boards and fencing. The minimum program desired would include open times, league play for spring, summer, and fall, have qualified officials and provide some access for adults. Task Force Review The Task Force met on April 3, 1995 to review the new information available regarding in-line skating. The information included that gathered at the in-line skating meeting and the cost analysis prepared by the consultant. The Task Force again indicated their support for Concept C and expressed concern regarding the increased intensity of use that would be experienced by adding two in-line skating rinks, the shortfall of on-site parking that would result from the addition of in-line skating, and, finally, the cost of the in-line skating facility, $160,000, would require additional removal of other park elements if the project was to be kept in balance. It was noted that the Task Force had already supported eliminating a rest room and two tennis courts in order to keep the project within budget. · Park and Recreation Commission Review and Action April 13, 1995, the Park and Recreation Commission held a third public hearing. The information gathered at the in-line skating SR 95:142 5