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Nov -26 -99 03:56P Excalibur Cutlery 1 541 343 2851 P_03 <br /> • <br /> Fourth, I hope you would reconsider the cost of the two skateboard parks scheduled for <br /> ChurchilUKennedy and Cal Young. Skateboard parks are an important part of what's left of <br /> these two youth sports parks, but at $150,000.00 each, they are far and away the most costly <br /> elements in either park. For some reason you feel obligated to build a championship type skate <br /> park with very expensive loops and jumps. It would seem to me that we could meet most of <br /> the skate park demand at half the cost by leaving out some of the "ultimate jump" type <br /> construction. These savings would allow you to fund other priorities such as covered picnic <br /> areas, restrooms, or children's play areas that are now in danger of being eliminated. <br /> Fifth, the architectural fees for the overall project are substantial. By your estimate they <br /> will exceed a half a million dollars. I would hope they are apportioned as close to evenly as <br /> possible, but I sense that the city will be expected to carry a disproportionate share of this cost. <br /> Lastly, speaking of fees, I trust that neither the school district nor the city is charging <br /> staff or management fees against the bond money. It would seem to me both organizations <br /> have staffs in place with salaries already budgeted. If either organization were to begin to <br /> charge management fees against the bond money it could be construed as a most egregious <br /> slight of hand and misuse of public monies. <br /> Bill, I appreciate your asking for my opinion and advice. I remind you that while I have <br /> been involved in the many facets of the youth sports parks concept and bond measure, I have <br /> not been in contact with other supporters in regard to the feelings I have expressed above. I do <br /> believe they would share most of my views, but please accept this as my personal opinion. <br /> I wish you the best, I don't envy your task. <br /> cerely, <br /> Charles E. Warren <br /> /lgh <br /> C: Jim Torrey <br /> Jim Johnson <br /> Jim Denker <br /> Gary Pape <br /> Randy Pape <br /> Andrea Riner <br />