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and a larger lobby. He suggests that a lazger lobby would allow them to be able to host competitions. He notes that the club has grown to 50 members and as long as they are kept in the loop, they are willing to help with fundraising and financially as they are able. Mike Katchmazk(15016 197`h Ave Elk River), representative of the Blue Line Club, notes that Champlin Park has a joint venture with a local gym, and asks if that would be possible for our azena? He also states that it is a challenge for their group to get parents to fundraise/fulfill club requirements now. He believes that most pazents at the high school level are viewing this as the end of their children's hockey career, so they aren't as excited about it, and in addition the boazd members have a high turnover rate. Arena Manager Czech states that in talking to other rinks, it is common for players to pay a fee when they make the varsity/jv teams. This could help with fundraising. Katchmark notes that they are already having a hard time collecting the fees to the school and the Blueline Club. Chair Martin suggests a commitment from the school to be paid off over 15- 20 yeazs. Each yeaz the cost would be divided up by the players and could be paid either with cash or sweat equity, depending on the needs of the arena and union codes. Brad Hanson inquires about the timeline for the project. Commissioner Gumphrey notes that the city had to provide $185,000 to cover the arena on the 2010 budget. He says that the City Council is looking at major expenses coming up in the neaz future and that a referendum has been brought up. The timeline would include trying to get the referendum passed this fall, with construction beginning in Spring of 2012 and completion ready by the start of the season in the fall. He states that the Commission's first step is to make a motion to the city council, beyond that it will require getting the word out, which is where the clubs and other major users come in. Arena Manager Czech states that the admission surcharge should have approximately $12,000 by the end of 2011, which would be enough money to get the ball rolling with an architect, any shortfalls could come from the Arena's operation budget, the council contingency fund or building and maintenance.