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Public Comment: Sean Breen stated he thinks that a skate park should be built and that it would save money by eliminating vandalization at skate spots that are illegal. He further stated that the skate church had helped the situation. Jim Bmen stated his support for a skate park. Anthony Barnes stated that a skate park would be great. Nick Gaston stated he would like a skate park that would provide a safe and fun environment. Michael Giannattasio spoke in support of the skate park. Lucille James stated she had presented a petition at the July 23 Council meeting and the majority of those signers were living in close proximity of Red Morton and opposed the skate park at that location. Casey Knynenburg spoke in opposition to the skate park in the Red Morton Park location. Vance Smith made a presentation on behalf of many residents in the Red Morton Park area in present in the audience. He cited various concerns and issues. He asked that the Council table action until such time that attachment no. 5 is read. Jerry Rexroth added that the staff should be directed to pursue a skate park location on non-city owned property. Pat Black stated she strongly thinks that 1% of Red Morton Park should be dedicated to a skate park. Brent Kidwell stated that although maybe Red Morton is not the right location, but somewhere in the city should be a site suitable for a skate park. Ron Guglielmone spoke about his concern over motorized scooters. He spoke of various issues he has dealt with over the years. Jason Strubing expressed his support of the proposed location for the skate park. Chris Probasco spoke of the skate church and the huge need for a skate park. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 13, 2001 Minutes PAGE 8 MINUTES Book No. 58 Page No. 486