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Skate park remains closed; board discusses signage, fencing and liability concerns
Summary
The new skate park has not been opened; staff reported orange construction fencing remains and that unauthorized people are entering the site. Board members asked for clearer contractor responsibilities to secure work sites.
Carl Malone, superintendent, told the board the skate park project is near hard-surfacing completion but that landscaping and finishing work remain; for now orange construction fencing and no-trespassing signs are posted. Malone said staff received a photo of a person entering the site on a bicycle and cautioned that early entry creates liability and safety risks.
Why it matters: opening before final inspections, signage and safety measures are in place could expose the city to injuries and contractor liability. Board members asked staff to require more robust site security from future contractors so incomplete projects are not accessible to the public during construction.
What’s next: staff will coordinate with the contractor to post official opening hours, additional signage about permitted uses, and to consider stronger worksite barriers until landscaping and cosmetic work are completed. No opening date was set at the meeting.
