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4 <br />place to skate other than on sidewalks and in the streets. <br />Commissioner Bird emphasized that this young man put on one of <br />the most informative and well prepared presentations he has ever -- <br />heard, and the Committee agreed that, if possible, they would - <br />like the County to try and find a place for these type of ramps <br />to be built, and asked Assistant County Attorney Bruce Barkett to <br />check into the liability aspect of such a project. Mr. Palmer <br />was advised that if the County agrees to designate a space for <br />the ramps, he and other skaters in the county should make an <br />effort to solicit community support to fund and build the <br />project. Commissioner Bird pointed out that this young man came <br />in with petitions with over 300 names and put on a 10 -minute <br />presentation, giving all kinds of statistics and data. He felt <br />some of our consultants would have done well to be there and <br />listen to him because he did an excellent job and really <br />impressed the Committee. Whether or not we can accommodate their <br />needs, however, has yet to be determined. <br />Administrator Balczun interjected that he is going to ask <br />Attorney Vitunac to have Attorney Barkett turn over that <br />liability analysis to our insurance consultant, and he cautioned <br />that the exposure on this type of activity is enormous. <br />Commissioner Bird advised that the Committee realizes that <br />there probably are some limitations, but wants it to be looked <br />at. <br />Vice Chairman Bowman felt that the noise factor should be <br />considered also. <br />63 <br />BOOK 69 PAGE547 <br />