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Czech notes per his earlier conversation with Commissioner Gumphrey that $12-15,000 seed money would need to be raised for graphics/plans, and the hope is that it would be raised by Youth Hockey or other interest parties. He asks what the commissions view is on this possibility, and if the interested parties could be gathered to discuss fundraising for the seed money. The timeline would include getting council approval by fall of 2011, with a proposed start date of spring 2012 and completion in fall of 2012. Councilmember Westgaard states that in looking at the 5 year plans, it was obvious that a lot of infrastructure work was going to need to be done on the barn. It is the council's hope that this can be a joint venture with youth hockey, the school district, etc. Vice Chair Johnson notes that the cost impact on the citizens was not as much as he would have expected. Councilmember Westgaard states that perhaps a referendum would not be needed as per the August 2007 minutes included in the packet, there was at one time a party interested in naming rights. He also notes that while they may be able to get the plans/schematics gratis, they may be tied to a particular contractor if they do that. Chair Martin asks what would be needed in the expansion. Arena Manager Czech says a new roof in the barn as well as more energy efficient placement of the lockerrooms. Councilmember Westgaard notes there may be "Mighty Duck" money available as well. Commissioner Malzahn asks about the level of interest from the council on this project. Councilmember Westgaard says there is council interest, and that they were looking at between $1-2million in repairs in the next 5-7 years and that would be just putting new skin on tired iron. Commissioner Malzahn suggests prioritizing what needs to be done. Vice Chair Johnson asks if the arena commission would be steering the funding.