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Board discusses $25K–$50K temporary skate park, asks staff for location and cost options
Summary
The board heard a proposal for a temporary skate park estimated at $25,000–$50,000 that could be installed this fall in a parking lot; members asked staff to return in July with preferred location, cost, design and life-expectancy information.
Parks and Planning Superintendent Ben Jaszewski told the board a temporary skate park could be installed this fall at an estimated cost of $25,000 to $50,000, likely in an existing parking lot such as Kerber Park or Weaver Lake Park. He suggested staff could consult community partners, including Third Layer, to identify where current users are located.
Board members questioned the cost and demand: Vice Chair John Ferm asked whether users had already found other locations and noted $50,000 is a large sum for short-term use; Board Member Ken Helvey urged broad solicitation of consultant proposals for park projects; Board Members Judy Hanson and Andy Mielke expressed support for further consideration. Chair Bill Lewis asked staff to bring plans detailing preferred location, cost, design and expected life expectancy for the board’s July meeting.
