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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 13, 2017 —Regular Meeting Page 11 of 14 Project #PW1501 and to approve related Budget Amendment #17-024, as presented. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Aramendia. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. B. Inclusion of Skate Art Elements on the Talisman Trail Staff Presentation: Randy Newlon gave an overview of this item, explaining that a portion ofthe site plan for the Bainbridge Apartments project included a trail running from Oxford Road to U.S. Highway 17-92 and that the developer had agreed to extend north across City right-of-way to connect to Piney Ridge Road. He added that the City had entered into a Sidewalk Reimbursement Agreement with Bainbridge to fund this north/south addition referred to as the Talisman Trail. He further explained that at the City Commission meeting on January 23, 2017 City resident Mr. Larry Littrell had presented an offer from Team Pain Skateparks to donate up to three "Skate Art" elements for inclusion on the Talisman Trail, and this would require a modification to the planned construction of the trail to make room for these elements. At that time, the Commission had directed staff to look into the possibility of including the Skate Art elements on the Talisman Trail, and staff was now providing the requested information to the Commission and seeking guidance as to whether they desired to move in this direction. Discussion: A lengthy discussion ensued which included planning, installation and maintenance costs; liability to the City; recommendations from the City's insurance provider; possible need for inspections, fencing or buffering of the skate areas; expected completion date for the Parks Master Plan currently under development; assumption of risk by users of the element; need for citizen input regarding Skate Art element; desire to inspect results of survey included in Parks Master Plan process; enforcement of safety rules posted for skate element; and places skateboarding is currently allowed in the City. Mr. Newlon advised that a draft report of the Parks Master Plan is due to be released and distributed to the Commission and the public in March, with public input following in April, and that hopefully the Plan will be presented to the Commission for acceptance in May of 2017. Budget Impact: There is no budget impact at this time. If the City Commission concurs that inclusion of Skate Art Elements on the Talisman Trail should move forward then the project would be formally planned and a contract for construction would be assigned. A budget amendment would be brought forward in advance of the award of a contract. Recommendation: Staff does not recommend for or against this project. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address this item: I . Mr. Larry Littrell, 124 North Lost Lake Lane, spoke in favor in installation of the Skate Art elements on the Talisman Trail. 2. Ms. Colleen Hufford, 527 Queens Mirror Circle, spoke in opposition to installation of the Skate Art elements on the Talisman Trail. 3. Ms. Shannon Campbell, 586 Queens Mirror Circle, spoke in opposition to installation of the Skate Art elements on the Talisman Trail.