On Monday, the City Council agreed to take over a new skatepark - and about $10,000 a year in maintenance costs - once the Missoula Skateboard Association pays to build it. Construction of the skatepark at McCormick Park is expected to cost about $320,000.
"It's a large sum," said the association's Chris Bacon. "It's going to be a challenge, but I don't think it's impossible."
And from there, Bacon said, it's up to boarders - and their parents - to pitch in.
"It's going to be an amazing place to go," Bacon said of tentative designs for the new park.
Before the council's unanimous vote Monday, Missoula Parks and Recreation Director Donna Gaukler said the skatepark is "something much needed in Missoula."
Afterward, Ross Peterson thanked the council, saying Missoula boarders have worked hard to come up with a proposal everyone can agree on.
"You're welcome, Mr. Peterson," came the response from Mayor Mike Kadas. "Good luck raising the rest of the money."
The council also voted unanimously Monday to accept a number of bids for new city vehicles, totalling $345,345.
Reporter Ericka Schenck Smith can be reached at 523-5259 or at esmith@missoulian.com
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