READERS RESPOND

AT ISSUE: New Costa Mesa Councilwoman Karen Robinson has renewed

discussions on the skate park, a project approved in October after years

of controversy and heated debate.

I have been a resident of Costa Mesa for decades, and I am always very

much concerned to what happens in my hometown. I have been opposed to a

skating facility from the time of its conception. I have in the past

debated the idea with Joe Erickson, who I believe was the lightning rod

for this project. The skate park in my opinion is a dangerous sport and

addresses the needs of few.

I would like to see the city of Costa Mesa spend the money and the

effort to something that will be enjoyed by a large segment of Costa Mesa

residents. For example, what about an indoor swimming pool, which will

benefit young and old.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my views.

TIM KATALANOS

Costa Mesa

I have been a Costa Mesa homeowner for nine years. Although my son is

in college now and has never been a skateboarder, I am very much in favor

of a skate park.

I enjoy the coastal town atmosphere and think the skate park would be

in keeping with that lifestyle. I myself have seen how the skate parks in

Huntington Beach have provided a lively and exciting meeting place for

young people in that city and would welcome such a hub of activity in our

city. We could then take our place alongside other upscale beach cities

in this respect at least.

SALLY PADGETT

Costa Mesa

Of course we need a skate park! Do we have kids? Do they need a place

to hang out, show off, watch, talk and be together in a healthy forum?

We know that the most amounts of nuisance crimes happen between 3 to 6

p.m. Which people of our community need something to do at this time?

I don’t skateboard, but if I were that age, it would be where I would

hang out.

Thanks for listening.

SANDRA KASZYNSKI

Costa Mesa