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Mr. Hadlock indicated his point was that community parks are more important <br />than private parks. <br /> <br />Item 7a <br />Approval of Southwest Corner of Sports Park for a Skateboard Track Site <br />(SR95:83) <br /> <br /> Dolores Bengtson presented the staff report. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr asked for clarification of "demonstration project." <br /> <br /> Ms. Bengtson explained that this is to demonstrate that the facility is a good project <br />and will work well in the Sports Park. <br /> <br /> Tadashi Yamaoda, 3405 Byron Court, believed this was a good location for the <br />track because of its central location and proximity to a bus stop. <br /> <br /> Michael Estes, 3375 Norton Way #8, and David Kimberling, 2006 Raven Road, <br />also spoke in support of the project. <br /> <br /> Jane Bountis-Berthet, 1103 Autun~n Court, indicated she was initially skeptical of <br />this sport. Since her son has been involved, she has met other skateboarders and is very <br />impressed with the dedication, practice and skill involved in the sport. She referred to <br />citations for skateboarding in unauthorized areas and was happy that the City supported <br />this facility, since the City supports other sports such as soccer and softball. <br /> <br /> Ms. Dennis expressed her appreciation for all the time and effort of the young <br />people in contributing to the design of the facility. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr indicated this idea first came up nearly ten years ago, when government <br />agencies were having an insurance crisis and there was a reluctance to approve anything <br />with risk involved. The persistence of the young people and a change in the law has <br />allowed the city to proceed with the project. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver also commended the participation of the young people and urged them <br />to stay involved. <br /> <br />03/07/95 - 6 - <br /> <br /> <br />