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fce Arena Conanission Minutes August 6,2002 Page 3 2. LABOR WILL BE CHARGED AT $20.00/HOUR WITH A 1 HOUR MINIMUM CHARGE—PLUS- 3. RESURFACING WILL BE CHARGED AT $5.00 PER RESURFACE PER MACHINE—PLUS- 4. IF OTHER CHARGES ARE INCURRED THEY WILL BE CHARGED ACCORDING TO THE EXPENSES. COMMISSIONER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Commission also agreed that Mr. Czech should meet with the High School Athletic Director as a courtesy and make him aware of the policy change. There was some discussion regarding implementing a security deposit for ice usage but it was agreed that Mr. Czech should see how this policy change works and the additional deposit can be implemented at a later date if needed. 9. Ice Usage Update Mr. Czech reviewed ice usage and rental reports with the Commission. Mr. Czech also prepared a report showing how the hourly ice rental rates have changed since 1997. The Arena may need to look at raising their ice rental rates at the end of the season. Mr. Czech will provide the Commission with additional rate information from other communities at the Spring meeting. 10. Beverage Contract The Arena beverage contract will be up next September and Mr. Czech would like the Commission to start thinking about what they would like out of a new contract. He asked the Commission to bring any suggestions to the Spring meeting. Mr. Czech stated that he is happy with the service that Bernicks Pepsi has supplied and would like to renew a contract with them.The Commission suggested that Mr. Czech check with the local Coke distributor to see what they can offer as this may make it easier to negotiate with Bernicks. 11. Staff Updates A. Sign Sales —Mr. Czech has been unsuccessful in his attempts to contact North Memorial regarding the renewal of their advertising on the Zamboni and said it is unlikely that they will continue this advertising. Commissioner Halgren suggested that Mr. Czech contact Allina Health Care to see if they would be interested. The VFW has looked at expanding their advertising but to what extent is not yet known. The Arena is also going to start bathroom advertising soon which will be a cheaper option for people looking to advertise.The Arena has made a deal with Ramsey Bicycle to swap advertising for merchandise. Ramsey Bicycle will advertise and in turn the Arena will purchase merchandise from them for door prizes and promotions. B. Summer Projects—Mr. Czech stated that the following projects have been completed so far this summer: • The roof over the old Zamboni room has been replaced.