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Arena Commission Minutes Page 5 <br /> April 19,2016 <br /> Commissioner Westgaard notes there could be two entrance points at the Lions Park <br /> location as well,and that the Council wants the Arena Commission's input. <br /> Commissioner Madsen agrees with the Lions Park location,as there are more <br /> options (retail) around there, the Lake Orono option only has Subway. He notes, <br /> however that traffic could be an issue at the Lions Park location. <br /> Vice Chair Balabon likes the location by the high school and echoes the importance <br /> of customers having to drive through the city to get to it. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard believes the County is vacating the maintenance garage by <br /> the Fire Station, and three developers have looked at Jackson Street. <br /> Commissioner Ballenger states the Blaine Super Rink location also had to deal with <br /> peat. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard suggests after the peat is removed it wouldn't necessarily <br /> have to be built back up; the rinks could be below concourse level. However more <br /> studies need to be done. <br /> Vice Chair Balabon adds the seniors would be happier at the Lions Park location <br /> since it is more central. <br /> 411, Commissioner Madsen inquires about the possibility of moving the rink more <br /> towards the pond and having the parking near the apartment buildings, so the <br /> seniors could have a walkway out their back door. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard states the idea of the plans at this point is to show that <br /> everything that would be required for a new facility,including parking,would fit in <br /> this location. <br /> Chair Givens echoes approval of the Lions Park location due to its proximity to the <br /> high school which would mean that after school practices wouldn't need to be <br /> pushed back to accommodate the arrival of the players across town. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard asks Commissioner Cunningham if the school has an <br /> opinion. <br /> Commissioner Cunningham agrees the school would like to keep a new facility close. <br /> He adds it is easier for supervision as well.Also,we need to consider the kids that <br /> are coming from Zimmerman as well. He notes gym space is at a premium in spring, <br /> so a facility with the ability to host lacrosse is intriguing. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard adds they spoke to several sports groups,and one of the <br /> rinks could have ice out after February and be used for other sports. <br /> • INNENEN Nr <br /> NATURE <br />