We will do whatever we can to assist the city. Park board members discussed the possibility of charging a fee to get into the skate park to help with ongoing maintenance costs, but Ferguson said that was researched early in project planning when a supervised facility was considered. Park board members also discussed the possibility of replacing the wooden and metal ramps with durable cement ramps that would require less maintenance. The board decided to send a recommendation to the city council, suggesting it make necessary repairs to open the skate park as soon as possible with an intent to set long-range goals for quality repairs. Mayor Walt Smith said he would schedule a time for the committee and city officials to discuss repair possibilities, and check into costs and repairs needed to open the facility.
Funds are to help with paving a portion of the parking area around the skate park.
Parman suggested the project, which is outlined in the city's East Side Park master plan, be done in the meantime. How to get your copy of The Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle.