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. . . . . - Mayor Howard described last week's discussion of a Skate Park in Redwood City and the - Council's support. She said the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Park and Recreation Commission and the Youth Advisory Board were researching this issue and would report back to Council in the near future. MEMO 5/19/98 D. Keith Bautista, 3010 Sterling Way, representing the Redwood City-San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, informed the Council about the Chamber's Education Committee, chaired by David Stuart. Mr. Bautista reported that through the Committee's help the multi- purpose rooms at Taft and Fair Oaks Schools will be increased from 4,500 to 6,500 square feet. He described the commitment of $600,000 for this effort which will increase neighborhood recreational opportunities for the community. Mr. Bautista said that the Chamber was "extremely interested in creating the alliance and cooperation between education and business." Vice Mayor Ruskin said he would provide further details on this matter under Council Item 5.A. MEMO 5/19/98 E. Jason Strubing, 137 Roosevelt, owner of Skate Works, expressed his support for a Skate Park in Redwood City. He described a survey his shop conducted last week that showed the interest in skating in Redwood City. - MEMO 5/19/98 -------------______n_--------------------------------------------------------------------------------______n--______nn- Mayor Howard recessed the Council Meeting at 7:56 p.m. in order to call to order a special Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Mayor Howard announced that the Redevelopment Agency would be postponed to immediately following the adjournnIent of the Council Meeting due to the many people in the audience who wished to speak to issues on the Council agenda. Meeting reconvened at 7:59 p.m. _n_________n____--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. CONSENT CALENDAR COUNCIL MEMBERS ASKED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR: 3.F. Architectural Development Designs relating to Stulsaft and Stafford Parks: (100) In response to Council Member Ira's questions regarding Item 3.F., City Manager Everett said that architectural services fees of 10 to 12% of the total budget was "the rule of thumb. They are a little on the high side, but they are in the ball park." He added that 10 to 12% could be expected as reasonable costs on future projects. MEMO 5/19/98 - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MAY 18, 1998 MINUTES Page No. 481 PAGE 3