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3. Rules City Center Park MEMORANDUM CITYOF TO: Park and Recreation Commission ~ CItAN SEN 7700 Market Boulevard FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 DATE: October 22, 2003 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 SUB J: Establish Rules Governing the Use of Bicycles, In-Line Skates, Fax: 952.227.1110 Scooters, and Skateboards; City Center Park Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 It is already evident that the new City Center Park will prove to be an attraction Fax: 952.227.1100 to those using bicycles, in-line skates, scooters, and skateboards. The park was designed to be accessible for all, including non-motorized wheeled modes of Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 transportation. However, the park was not designed as an aggressive adventure Fax: 952.227,1170 destination. A bike rack was included as a part of the plan and is centrally located on the plaza between City Hall and the new Library. Bicyclists will Finance have to make their way through the park to access this destination. Visitors to Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 the park may also choose to use in-line skates, wheeled scooters, and skateboards as a means of transportation to and through the park: To be Park & Recreation proactive, I am recommending a rule concerning the use of these vehicles be Phone: 952,227.1120 Fax: 952,227.1110 established prior to the completion of the park. Recreation Center 2310 Couller Boulevard I~_,CO1VI1V[E~ATION Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 It is recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that Planning & the City Council establish the following rule concerning the use of non- Hatural Resources motorized wheeled modes of transportation in the new City Center Park plaza: Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 "Non-motorized bicycles, skateboards, in4ine skates, and scooters are Public Works permitted as a means of transportation in the City Center Park Plaza. 1591 Park Road The "aggressive" use of these vehicles for jumping, riding rails, or Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952.227.1310 grinding is not permitted." Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site ~wa,¢.ci.chanhasson.mn.us The City of Chanhassen · A growing community wilh clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.