6.b) Staff Report - Skate Board Park1
SCANDIA
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: January 71h, 2019
To: Park Committee
From: Adam Hawkinson, Director of Public Works
Re: Skate Park — Ramp replacement - Update
Background:
The City of Scandia has provided skate board park equipment for community use which is
contained within the outdoor rink area during the summer. Each spring the components are
moved into the rink area and each fall they are removed from the rink to accommodate the
winter use of the hockey rink. The skate board park is considered a tier 1 park which means
ramps need to be no higher than 48" and there is no staff on duty at the park. According to a
user, the equipment was used frequently when it was newer but use has declined as the ramps
and components have become warn. The users appreciate the fact that the ramps and other
park features can be moved to set up their own course. The City CIP program has set aside
$12,000 in 2019 for the replacement of the ramps and other equipment provided for the skate
park.
Issue:
Information from the League of MN Cities (LMC), who insures the City, has noted the
equipment needs to be fastened down. (Document attached below) Staff checked with LMC
loss control representatives. "Hi Adam, Here is the answer for your question. Equipment can be
portable, City just needs to inspect them more frequently as when mobile they can be damaged more
easily."
Proposal:
Staff can supply pricing, pictures, and types of equipment for PRC and the public to review. Staff
proposes PRC post a public notice for an open forum to discuss equipment selection for the
Skateboard park to occur at the next PRC meeting February 4t", 2019.
[Title], LMC Model Form
League staff thoughtfully develops models for a city's consideration. Models should be customized as
appropriate for an individual city's circumstances in consultation with the city's attorney. Helpful
background information on this model may be found in the Information Memo "Park and Recreation Loss
Control Guide".
The following is a checklist of requirements needed to receive and maintain LMCIT coverage.
For Tier 1 AND Tier 2 facilities:
❑ Skaters are required to wear personal protective equipment such as a helmet, flexible wrist
guards, elbow and knee pads, and proper shoes.
❑ (Tier 1) This requirement is posted on a sign.
❑ (Tier 2) This requirement is both posted and enforced by city staff.
❑ Facility rules and safety guidelines are posted in a conspicuous location.
❑ Periodic security inspections are conducted by city personnel (law enforcement, park and
recreation supervisor, etc.) to ensure skatepark rules are being observed.
❑ Any skatepark feature, including bowls or pyramids, that are 48 inches or higher has a safety
guardrail on the back or corner to help prevent falls. The guardrail is designed so use as a
skatepark feature is discouraged and no entrapment hazards exist.
❑ Skaters are not allowed to bring in their own ramps, handrails, or other structures that could
be used to perform stunts.
❑ There is documentation of a formal maintenance program for the skatepark.
❑ Tier 1 - The facility is inspected frequently to identify potential hazards.
❑ Tier 2 — The facility is inspected each day of operation to identify potential hazards.
❑ Maintenance/inspection documentation shows that the structural integrity of each feature and
the skatepark overall are inspected frequently. All skatepark features are in fixed positions
(not portable).
❑ An accident report is completed:
❑ Tier 1 — by a city employee upon report of any accident or injury occurring at the facility.
❑ Tier 2 - by a city employee assigned to the skatepark following any accident or injury
occurring at the facility.
❑ Competitions are restricted to only those sponsoring organizations able to provide separate
insurance coverage and a contract holding the city harmless and indemnified.