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Commission Meeting March 25, 1998 Page Five Mrs. Hayes introduced Mrs. Thomas who is trying to develop a public Skateboard Park in North Olmsted. Mrs. Thomas is proposing to utilize a site behind the Recreation Complex. The estimated cost for a park is about $50,000. There was some discussion regarding the City’s liability for operating a Skateboard Park. Mr. Dolansky stated that they planned on operating a non-monitored site which is open to the public free of charge. By not assessing a fee it is his understanding that the City is covered under recreational immunity laws and would not be liable for injuries. Mr. Jenkins stated that the City needs to find the best site for this facility and in order to do that input must be received from the Planning Commission, local newspapers, and other community sources. Mrs. Thomas is planning some fund raising events to help pay for the cost of the Skateboard Park and she hopes to organize a fund raising committee to help coordinate these efforts. Mr. Gardner made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Smith, that the development of a Skateboard Park in the City of North Olmsted is a favorable recreational concept that should be actively pursued to meet the needs of our community. The motion was unanimously approved by all the Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Dolansky said he would investigate developing a list of pros and cons for various sites where the Skateboard Park could be located in the community. Report by Recreation Commissioner: Mr. Dolansky stated that because so many issues were addressed during the meeting he would not be reviewing the Administrative Report. There were no comments or questions from the Commission Members. Report by Safety Director: No Report Sub Committee Report: Mr. Dolansky stated that in response to Mayor Norman T. Musial’s request to begin the process of developing a comprehensive strategic plan for the Parks and Recreation Department that a special sub-committee would need to be formed. Mr. Gardner and Mr. Smith volunteered to be on the Strategic Planning Sub-Committee for the Parks and Recreation Department. Old Business: None New Business: Mrs. Hayes stated that she received a letter from The North Olmsted Softball Association requesting to waive the $5.00 permit fee for the 1998 softball season. Mr. Dolansky pointed out that N.O.S.A. provides a great deal of financial support to maintain the baseball facilities that they use in North Olmsted. A motion was made by Mr. Gardner and seconded by Mrs. Kasler to waive the $5.00 permit fee for N.O.S.A. during the 1998 softball season. The motion was unanimously passed. Mr. Dolansky distributed a sample illustration of the new road sign. The sign would be made out of black lexan plastic with an illuminated background. The sign itself would sit on a base