Tahoe City PUD authorizes letter of intent for Scottie Lapp Memorial Skate Park

The Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors voted to authorize the general manager to execute a final letter of intent between the district, the Truckee‑Tahoe Unified School District and the Scottie Lapp Foundation to negotiate the real‑property rights needed to develop the Scottie Lapp Memorial Skate Park.

Lorraine West, the district's director of parks and recreation, told the board the LOI is a bridge agreement meant to enable due diligence, site investigations and negotiation of land‑transfer terms — not a construction or design contract. "The letter of intent essentially lays out all the parties' desire to move forward with this project," West said during the staff presentation.

Dozens of residents, business owners and youth spoke in favor of locating the skate park on Grove Street during the public‑comment period. Alison Sales, who said she owns Sugar Pine K Green Café, described local teenagers as "super well behaved" and said the park would keep them visible and active in town. Amy Lapp of the Scottie Lapp Foundation and other speakers said prior pop‑up skate facilities showed strong community use and volunteer support for a permanent site.

Board members clarified that the LOI grants access for investigation and negotiation and does not obligate the parties to build. After discussion the board moved and approved the staff recommendation; roll call recorded affirmative votes by the directors present and the motion carried.