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Cite Council Minutes Page 5 • January 31, 1994 6. Update on Second Ice Hockey Arena Proposal Jeff Gongoll Jeff Gongoll updated the School Board and City Council on the progress of the proposed ice arena. He indicated that this issue will be before the EDA at its next meeting to request funding of a financial feasibility study. He informed the Board and Council members that the total project is estimated to cost 2.5 million dollars, however, the land has to be turned over to the City to make the project viable. School Board Member Jim Osterman gave an update from the land committee discussions regarding this proposal and the issue of traffic. He indicated that it was felt that traffic will not be a concern because most events will be held during off hours of the school. He stated that the land committee supported the hockey arena concept at this site. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER OSTERMAN MOVED TO DEED THE LAND TO THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT BODY (EDA OR CITY) CONTINGENT UPON SOIL BORINGS AND OTHER NECESSARY TESTS TURNING OUT POSITIVE AND WITH THE STIPULATION THAT IF PROBLEMS ARISE, THE LAND TRANSACTION WOULD NOT TAKE PLACE. BOARD MEMBER BISCHOFF SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED • 6-0-1. BOARD MEMBER POATE ABSTAINED. Mayor Duitsman emphasized the fact that if the City is to own and manage the facility, then the City does not intend to lose money at any time during this project. Councilmember Dietz questioned whether the School Board is prepared to pay more for ice time with the new arena. Jim Osterman stated that he felt the cost to the school would be less with the new arena. Councilmember Scheel indicated that the ice arena was a good idea, however, she hoped that the same support would be shown to all of the children in Elk River, not just those involved in hockey.