01-08-03 PR1/06/03
City of q%pkins
1010 first Street South • Hopkins, IN 55343-7573 • Phone: 952-
City of Otsego
Jeff Bartheld
Otsego Parks & Recreation Commission
8899 Nashua Avenue N.E.
Otsego, MN 55330
Dear Mr. Bartheld,
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Thanks for your interest in our skate park. Here are my answers to your
questions. Feel free to give me a call at 952-979-1101 if you have any further
questions, or to set up a tour of the park.
1. What was the initial cost to build the park? The initial cost of the park was
$135,000. That included blacktopping the site, fencing, skate park equipment and
construction of an attendant building. The skate equipment cost $99,000.
2. Has liability insurance been issue? The Overpass Skate Park is classified
as a tier two skate park. This classification requires that the site be supervised
during all open hours and the City must take out specific liability insurance for the
park. Liability insurance for 2003 will be $2000.
3. What have the operating costs been as of now? Our operating costs and
revenues have been getting smaller each year. Revenues for 2002 were
$17,315, and expenses were $35,025. We are restructuring hours and staffing
for 2003 and have budget to break-even
4. Have there been many incidents and injuries to people using the park?
There have been injuries at the park but there have been no claims against the
City. Every participant must sign a waiver form and wear protective equipment.
5. Do you have a fee to use the park? The fee structure for the park is:
$5.00 per visit for a Resident Member
$6.00 per visit for a Non -Resident Member
$7.00 per visit for a Resident Non -Member
$8.00 per visit for a Non -Resident Non -Member
Season Membership $30.00
We are considering going to a flat $5.00 per visit fee for everyone in 2003
An Equal Opportunity Employer
6. What is the approximate number of people using the park on an average
day? Last year's daily average was about 32 skaters per day.
surveyed a number of park managers/directors last fall to gather market
information so I have fresh information on the state of the skate parks locally. If
you or someone with the City would like more information please give me a call.
Sincerely
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Jay Strachota
Facilities Director
City of Hopkins
Phone: 952-979-1101
Email: jstrachoa@hopkinsmn.com