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Resolution Establishing Skatepark Advisory Committee and Appointing Members
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Whereas, On July 15, 2013, City Council approved an operating agreement between the Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark ("Friends") and the City of Ann Arbor ("City") for the management and operation of the Ann Arbor Skatepark, per Resolution R-13-234;
Whereas, The operating agreement states the Friends and the City shall develop a Skatepark Advisory Committee to assist the City with the continued operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the Park and to ensure an on-going dialogue between the City and Friends;
RESOLVED, That City Council establishes the Skatepark Advisory Committee;
RESOLVED, That the Skatepark Advisory Committee shall meet no less than twice a calendar year;
RESOLVED, That the Committee shall consist of up to 9 members appointed by City Council and shall include at least 1 person from each of the following: City park staff, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission staff, and the City Park Advisory Commission; and at least 2 persons who are either a director or officer of the Friends. Committee member terms shall be 2 years;
RESOLVED, That the Skatepark Advisory Committee shall advise the City Parks & Recreation Services Unit, the City Park Advisory Commission, and City Council regarding the continued operation of the Skatepark. The Committee's advice may include, but is not limited to:
a. Providing advice to City staff regarding Skatepark operations.
b. Providing feedback to the City regarding Skatepark alterations or additional amenities.
c. Organizing and hosting educational and special events at the Skatepark.
d. Assisting the City in developing and distributing promotional materials and event advertising regarding the Skatepark.
e. Distributing Skatepark rules and other educational materials to Skatepark users.
f. Feedback regarding misuse of the Skatepark to the City.
g. Fundraising to support additional approved amenities, programs, and improvements at the Skatepark.
h. Developing a robust volunteer base to assist the City with the maintenance and operations of the Skatepark, along with developing set volunteer work days where volunteers will work under the general supervision of the City;
RESOLVED, That City Council appoints the following individuals to the Skatepark Advisory Committee, with terms that expire May 31, 2017:
• Trevor Staples, Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark
• Joe Galante, Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark
• David Santacroce, Park Advisory Commission
• Jeff Dehring, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission Staff
• Colin Smith, Parks and Recreation Services Manager
• Amy Kuras, Parks and Recreation Services Park Planner
• Erika Pratt, Parks and Recreation Services Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
• Steve Kunselman, City Councilmember
Sponsored by Councilmembers Anglin and Grand
As Amended by Ann Arbor City Council on April 6, 2015