Summary
Residents petitioned to rebuild the crumbling skate park for $800K with no tax increase, using private donations, rec CIP funds, and fund balance. It goes on the ballot automatically; the council can't amend it.
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Last discussed Jan 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No tax increase — funded by $88K in private donations, $234K from the rec field CIP reserve, and $478K from fund balance.
Young skaters and families; supporters say it lowers substance abuse risk and builds career skills.
Critics note it zeroes out the rec field CIP reserve that could fund future field projects like pickleball courts.
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