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Ice Arena Commission Minutes Page 2 April 3, 2001 revenue transfer from reserves for the matting improvement. It was noted that a number of budget projections for 2001 will be off based on the 2000 actual figures and that the 2000 figures will be a good basis for the planning of the 2002 budget. Commissioner Anderson requested information on the concession agreement. Mr. Czech and Ms. Johnson explained the arrangements with youth hockey and the rent that is paid to the city. Mr. Czech and Ms. Johnson explained the recreation program revenues and how this is distinguished from ice rental revenue. The potential separation of the Rogers group from ERYHA and the potential construction of a new ice arena facility in Rogers were discussed. It was noted that such plans would not likely impact the 2001 or the 2002 budgets, but may impact budgets in a few years. 6. Discuss Status of South End Bleachers in the Barn Discussion took place regarding the cost to repair the bleachers upstairs on the south end of the barn as compared to the need to use these bleachers. The general consensus of the commission was that the use of these bleachers did not justify this additional $6,000 expenditure. Reuse of the area for office space and meeting room space was discussed. Mr. Czech was directed to obtain cost information on various options. It was noted that these options would not just include the erection of some walls, but would also include heat, ventilation, equipment, furniture, etc. Discussion took place on whether or not the city should undertake the construction of offices and rent space to various groups or whether or not the city should partner with youth hockey on this project. No consensus was reached on this issue. COMMISSIONER ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE UPSTAIRS BLEACHERS ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BARN NOT BE REPAIRED AND THAT THEY ARE REMOVED IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE BLEACHER STATE LAW AND FURTHERMORE, THAT MR. CZECH PROVIDE SOME RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION ON OPTIONS FOR OFFICE SPACE IN THIS AREA. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A brief discussion took place regarding how the bleachers would be removed and what cost would be incurred for this work. 7. Discuss the New Bleachers in the Olympic Rink Mr. Czech indicated that additional bleachers would complete the Olympic arena and would be beneficial in addressing crowd control and security issues during high school games. Currently bleachers can hold about 400 spectators and there are about 800 spectators attending each game. While there are some spectators that prefer to stand, there are about 300 that would like seats but which are not available.