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lee Arena Commission Minutes August 6,2002 Page 2 Mr. Klaers distributed the proposed 2003 budget and stated that the Arena is not asking for many additions for the 2003 budget;however, Ice Arena Manager Rich Czech is requesting some part-time office help. This 20 hour a week position would work at City Recreation a majority of the time but would work for the Arena in the Spring and Fall, right around the time the Break-A-Way leagues start and registrations take place for the Skating Academy Programs . The Arena would take approximately 240 hours a year. This help is from a Recreation Department requested position that has yet to be considered by the Council. The Commission accepted the budget as proposed and acknowledged that a general fund transfer is required to balance the revenues with the expenditures and debt payment. 6. Review the Status of South End of the Barn The bleachers at the south end of the Barn were removed last Summer and this portion of the building remains vacant. Mr. Czech stated that the city is not in a huge hurry to do anything with this area.At the last meeting Commissioner Madsen stated that he would speak to Youth Hockey about any interest they may have in building office space in this area but he was not in attendance at this meeting to give an update. 7. Refrigeration Leak The Arena had a major refrigeration leak in the Olympic ice plant that ended up costing the Arena approximately$6,500 in refrigerant alone. It is believed that the pipe split was caused by the vibration from the number two compressor which in turn caused the refrigeration leak. Measures are being taken to prevent the vibration and another leak. S. Arena/Ice Rink Usage Policy Mr. Czech stated that he is concerned about the ice damage that some of the players are causing that leaves the ice in poor condition for the next group of skaters. The Arena does its best to fix the damage but the short intervals in between skating hours is not enough time to repair extensive damage and this has caused skating hours to be delayed for repairs. Poor ice conditions could also lead to liability issues for the city if a skater were to get hurt. Mr. Czech also expressed concern about the players spitting on the floors and walls and the excessive garbage that is sometimes left. The problems are primarily in the locker rooms. The Commission adopted operating policies in August of 1999 but these problems were not addressed at that time.A general janitorial fee is covered but these issues would go over and above that. It was the consensus of the Commission that additional fees should be added to the Operating Policy to cover extensive ice repair and excessive janitorial expenses. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF THE FOLLOWING FEES FOR EXCESSIVE ICE DAMAGE INCURRED BY SKATERS AND FOR EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND SPITTING IN LOCKER ROOMS: 1. ANY ICE TIME LOST FOR NECESSARY ICE REPAIRS WILL BE CHARGED AT THE RATE THE ICE WAS RENTED AT -PLUS-