Skate Pond

May 11, 2010

BOONE, Iowa---The Boone Park Commission took action this week moved ahead with a possible project that could save the city's outdoor skate pond. The pond has not been usable the past couple of winters. Estimates to dredge the pond exceeded $100,000 which was considered cost prohibitive. Former City Engineer Dale Eschliman has proposed redirecting the channel and donated his services to develop the plan estimated to cost about $12,000 to $15,000. The Park Commission has approved sending the plans to the appropriate regulatory agencies, the DNR and the Corps of Engineers for approval, prior to pursuing funding for the project.