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Further, he suggested that we could offer the Youth Hockey the ability to build a meeting room there. Commissioner Madsen was going to check with Youth Hockey to see if there was any interest on their part to build a meeting room. 7 Certification of Bleachers Ice Arena Manager Rich Czech noted that the new bleachers in the Olympic Arena have been installed and did receive certification. Discussion ensued about the improved safety the new bleachers provide. 8 Boulevard Display Sign In January of this year, the VFW donated $5,000 for a display sign to assist in promoting events at the arena. Due to the wet weather, the sign isn't complete, but the hole is dug and the sign should be complete soon. 9 Ice Usage Update/Rates/Customers The usage for the prior year appeared to have increased slightly. This was the first year in a three-year agreement with the Youth Hockey to freeze the rental rates in exchange for their contribution to the new bleachers. Rates were increased in 2001 in the Barn to$135 matching the Olympic rates. COMMISSIONER MADSEN MOVED TO KEEP THE RATES THE SAME FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON. COMMISSIONER ARO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Ice Arena Manager Rich Czech commented that we have lost Monticello as a customer. However, the ice time vacated by Monticello was filled with other uses such as the Skating Academy. Rogers has a non-profit organization that has been considering construction of a new arena but MAHA is not allowing them to form a Youth Hockey organization until the Rogers High School is complete. Given the increase in demand, the area could support a third sheet of ice within 3—4 years. 10 Staff Updates A. Sign Sales—Advertising has been pretty stable for the past few years. North Memorial may be pulling their ad from the Zamboni. It was the commission's consensus that we will keep our eyes open for possible advertisers. B. Concession Stand —Youth Hockey leases the concession stand space for$21,500 per year. It was the commission's consensus that no rate increase was needed. C. Summer Projects—The matting in the players' hallway in the Barn will be replaced and three more sections of center groove will be installed in the Barn. The Barn is also in the final phase of receiving new light fixtures. The Olympic rink will be having four sections of boards moved around. The ice plant's condenser will be having some work done and the new city logo will be installed in the center of the ice.