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E. M/S Howard/Hartnett to adopt Motion for Final Acceptance - Friendly Acres Area Storm Drain Improvements - Phase I, reject a claim by the Contractor, Casey Construction without prejudice, and reserve the right to collect 39 Days of liquidated damages; Council Member Howard inquired about the bid process and whether the practice of investigating the background of the low bidder occurs. Staff explained that in some cases a prequalification is required or the specifications required are delineated in the bid documents. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 01-45 8. STAFF REPORTS - B. Skate Board Park Presentation and Award of Contract; (304) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Manager Beth explained the report would be updating the Council on status of the skatepark process, the needs, research of other cities, site selection, projected costs and fundraising effort, and next steps. Youth Advisory Board Chairperson Ariana Young stated that the increasing popularity of skateboarding and rollerblading has come a demand for a skatepark in the local area. In September of 1997, the Advisory Board, expressed an interest in developing a skatepark in the community. The Advisory Board members and PR&CS staff visited local skateparks and reviewed the impacts on the city and residents. After realizing the beneficial aspects of the parks, the Advisory Board determined a skatepark would be an important project to bring into the city. Funding for the park was added to the 1998/99 CIP in the amount of $150,000.00. Parks, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor Haqq-Smith explained that in 1998 the team began meeting with other cities to discuss the elements, features and concerns they had with their skatepark. Four main criteria surfaced in these discussions: Accessibility (need to be centrally located), community input and support, safety and accommodation of size (at least 10,000-15,000 square feet). Parks and Recreation Commissioner Don Davis stated the group looked at various sites such as schools, County property, Spinas Park, property near the Police Department, tbcusing on Red Morton Park as the most suitable. He stated the task force is committed to a fundraising effort and that there is potential for both cash contributions by corporate and fundraising within the community, by the skaters, as well as inkind donations of materials and other items. Various task three members spoke: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2001 MINUTES PAGE 6 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 376