8. Resolution 5292 - Skateboard Park Advisory CommitteeCharles A. Harba l Office of City Attorney
City Attorney 201 First Avenue East
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
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To: mayor Pamela B. Kennedy
and Kalispell City Council
FROM: Charles Harball, City Attorney
James H. Patrick, City Manager
Tel 406.758.7977
Fax 406.758.7979
charball@kalispell.com
SUBJECT. Resolution No. 5292 :establishing a skateboard Park
Advisory Committee
NIEE `ING DATE: Monday, August 4, 2008 -- Regular Meeting
BACKGROUND: The City Council has had a series of workshops and public
bearings regarding the use and abuse of the skateboard facility at woodland. Park.
The City staff sought the direction of the Council regarding how to best correct the
problems of vandalism, intimidation of other park users and excessive littering in
the area around the skateboard facility. Council determined that a skateboard parr
advisory committee consisting of individuals interested and invested in the use of
the skate park would be best able to advise Council on possible solutions and
direction for the parr.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council pass Resolution No. 5292 establishing a
skateboard park advisory committee.
FISC EFFECTS: None.
Respectfully submitted,
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Charles all, City .Attorney antes H. Patrick, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO.5292
A. RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A. KALISPELL SKATEBOARD PAIN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the citizens and taxpayers of the City of Kalispell. determined that it is in the best interests
of the City to invest in and maintain a skateboard facility in woodland Park; and
WHEREAS, since the time the skateboard facility was constructed, it has been regularly used and
enjoyed by the public; and
WHEREAS, the skateboard facility and the surrounding area have also regularly attracted individuals
exercising unacceptable behavior such as vandalism., intimidation of other park users, and
excessive littering; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell. City Police and Kalispell Parks and Recreation Department have sought the
direction from the City Council on how to best correct the problems facing the skateboard
park; and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Council finds that it would benefit from receiving advice and direction
from a skateboard park committee comprised of individuals interested in and invested in
the use of the skate park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. A Kalispell Skateboard Park Advisory Committee is hereby established for the
purposes of providing the Kalispell City Council with advice and direction
regarding the policies and ordinances needed for the best management and
operation of the Kalispell. Skateboard Park.
SECTION II. The Kalispell Skateboard Park Advisory Committee shall be comprised of up to
15 persons, appointed to staggered terms of three (3) years, the majority of whore
shall be Kalispell City residents. The Committee shall meet and advise the City
Council on an as needed basis. Interested individuals under 1.8 years of age shall
have priority for appointment to two of the positions on the Committee. A
Kalispell Police Officer and a designee from the Kalispell Parks and Recreation
Department shall. each hold a position on the Committee. Notice of the formation
of the committee shall be published and statements of interest shall be invited to
be submitted to the City Clerk. The Mayor, with Council's consent, shall appoint
the committee at the September 2, 2008 regular council meeting.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2008.
ATTEST:
Theresa white
City Clerk
Pamela B . Kennedy
Mayor