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Board to test repainting approach after skaters report ramps became too gritty
Summary
Skate‑park users told the board that adding sand to paint to deter graffiti made ramps too rough; staff will power‑wash, test repainting on a single ramp and solicit skater feedback before further action.
Board members and staff addressed complaints that the anti‑graffiti paint applied to skate‑park ramps introduced excess sand and changed rideability. One member suggested inviting local skaters to advise on repair options; staff said they would power‑wash problem areas and test a high‑gloss repaint on a single ramp as a trial.
Staff asked a board member to coordinate with Jim Weiss and maintenance crew to test power‑washing and a repaint application and to have skaters test the surface. The board also noted that new small ramps had been ordered and that security cameras and signage have reduced graffiti incidents in other park areas.
