4c. 2008 Skate Park Evaluation
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
FROM:
John W. Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor J L-S
DATE:
November 5,2008
SUBJ:
2008 Skate Park Evaluation
During the summer of 2008, the city hired three skate park attendants, who worked from
May 23 to September 28, 2008. Between the three attendants, they provided roughly
55 hours of coverage per week when school was not in session and approximately 20
hours per week when school was in session. While the skate park was staffed,
approximately 6,837 participants were recorded using the park.
Ma
745
Cit
June
2,221
Total
6,837
I believe that having the attendants at the skate park continues to help alleviate serious
problems from occurring in the park. In addition, it creates a sense of safety within the
community. I receive many calls praising the staff for their efforts. I recommend
continuing to have skate park attendants in the future. Temporary and seasonal wages
totaled $7,684.50, with a total of 745 hours recorded by employees.
At this point in its life span, the Skate Park is in need of equipment repair. While the
Park Maintenance staff does an outstanding job, I would recommend that we bring in a
group that specializes in skate parks to do some general maintenance and repairs next
spring. I have already begun to contact various companies to solicit estimates.
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