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Park Commission Minutes September 8, 2016 Page 2 When asked if they needed help with labor, Mr. Jurchen stated the work being done this fall is contracted with Schrupp Excavating. Volunteer labor will be needed next spring. 5. Skateboard Park Letter Dawn Bittner read a letter the Mayor received from Jack Martin requesting a Skateboard Park. Commission Adams stated she had received a request from Cindy Couture's son and planned to meet with him next week. She further stated she had met with a group of kids a few years ago that wanted a skate park. She asked them to provide a business plan, a design and how they planned to raise funds for a skate park. They didn't contact her again. Commissioner Adams suggested Gildner Park; it is an underutilized park and kids can get there on their bikes. Staff will need to review the donation to see if there are any restrictions. There is a need for 8 to 15 year old children. Chair Ronning stated Cooper Andersen had suggested a BMX bike track also. He further noted we should talk to Crosby to see what their rules are, etc. Dawn Bittner stated Nancy Malecha planned to contact the Crosby Clerk to collect more information. Chair Ronning will contact Jack Martin regarding his letter. He and Commissioner Adams will contact the kids who have shown interest and schedule a meeting in the next couple of weeks. 6. Bobber Park Water Tower Mike Loven informed the Commission that the lights were turned on after the last meeting. The Commission members had not noticed if they were on or not. Mike Loven stated the timer is set for them to come on at dusk and to go off at either 10:00 PM or midnight. The Commission Members were asked to determine if the lights are on or not and report their findings. It was agreed that the Bobber is our brand and the lights need to be kept on if the cost is reasonable. 7. Park Bench Donation/Memorial Wall Dawn Bittner explained she had been contacted again by the gentleman who had suggested the park bench donation or memorial wall. Mike Loven had received a rough estimate on costs for the plaques and lettering. 6" X 6" or 3" X 10" plaques made of chrome, aluminum or silver would cost approximately $10 each, plus 10 cents per letter. A bronze plaque would cost approximately $90, plus lettering.