Post by crazylacyssbmx1982 on Feb 9, 2009 18:44:22 GMT -5
Wheels are turning on new BMX park
Committee forming to offer dual-use recommendations
January 14, 2009
APPLE VALLEY • A “top-notch” skatepark is in the works for Apple Valley, with plans to give both skateboarders and BMX bikers a new place to ride.
Rather than spend an estimated $100,000 retrofitting the current Three Diamond Skate Park to allow BMX bikes — or “rehashing an old facility,” as Councilman Scott Nassif put it — the Town Council opted Tuesday night to form a committee to look into building a new park for both users.
“This is not just a delay tactic,” Mayor Rick Roelle assured the audience, “to form a committee and talk about it forever.”
Instead, he said he hopes that within 60 days the committee can bring suggestions back to the council on issues such as where to build the park, what it should include and how to seek funding.
With a new dual-use facility, the existing skatepark is expected to remain available for skateboarders.
In addition to having Nassif and Councilwoman Ginger Coleman on board, the town plans to send requests to the 10 people who spoke in favor of a BMX park during Tuesday’s council meeting, asking them if they want to be a part of the committee.
Those supporters include William Furmage, who has pushed for a place for BMXers for four years. He spoke along with his son, Chris, and some friends.
Also, bicycle enthusiasts Chuck Hanson and his wife, Pat, advocated for bikers of any variety, while mothers Wendy Olsen and Jennifer Cisneros asked the council to give their sons a safe place to ride.
Community Services Department staff members said the new skatepark will likely cost between $250,000 and $400,000 based on early estimates from park designers, with the options of grant money and redevelopment funds on the table.
Thanks again BMX Freestyler Web Site
William (CrAzY Lacy) Furmage
Committee forming to offer dual-use recommendations
January 14, 2009
APPLE VALLEY • A “top-notch” skatepark is in the works for Apple Valley, with plans to give both skateboarders and BMX bikers a new place to ride.
Rather than spend an estimated $100,000 retrofitting the current Three Diamond Skate Park to allow BMX bikes — or “rehashing an old facility,” as Councilman Scott Nassif put it — the Town Council opted Tuesday night to form a committee to look into building a new park for both users.
“This is not just a delay tactic,” Mayor Rick Roelle assured the audience, “to form a committee and talk about it forever.”
Instead, he said he hopes that within 60 days the committee can bring suggestions back to the council on issues such as where to build the park, what it should include and how to seek funding.
With a new dual-use facility, the existing skatepark is expected to remain available for skateboarders.
In addition to having Nassif and Councilwoman Ginger Coleman on board, the town plans to send requests to the 10 people who spoke in favor of a BMX park during Tuesday’s council meeting, asking them if they want to be a part of the committee.
Those supporters include William Furmage, who has pushed for a place for BMXers for four years. He spoke along with his son, Chris, and some friends.
Also, bicycle enthusiasts Chuck Hanson and his wife, Pat, advocated for bikers of any variety, while mothers Wendy Olsen and Jennifer Cisneros asked the council to give their sons a safe place to ride.
Community Services Department staff members said the new skatepark will likely cost between $250,000 and $400,000 based on early estimates from park designers, with the options of grant money and redevelopment funds on the table.
Thanks again BMX Freestyler Web Site
William (CrAzY Lacy) Furmage