Resolution 5292 - Skateboard Park Advisory CommitteeRESOLUTION NO.5Z92
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A I ALISPELL SKATEBOARD PARK 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 Parrs 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 I. 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 whom
shall be Kalispell City residents. The Committee shall meet and advise the City
Council on an as needed basis. Interested individuals under 18 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 KAI,ISPELL, THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGU f 20(