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Arena Commission Minutes Page 3 April 18, 2017 ----------------------------- 8.2 2017-2018 Ice Rates Arena Manager Czech reviews the neighboring rink’s rates and notes the rates are typically raised every other year, and adds a $5/hour increase translates to about $12,000 - $14,000 in added revenue. Commissioner Westgaard notes the range in rates for 2016 – 2017 are $160-$210 for prime hours. Czech notes the St. Cloud Arena’s rates are subsidized by the college, and Buffalo has an agreement with their youth hockey association, as do other arenas which partially accounts for the wide range of rates. Commissioner Ballenger suggests alternating increases. Prime rates one year, then non-prime the next. Arena Manager Czech adds non-prime rates includes summer rates as well, and that all changes would be effective in September. Commissioner Ballenger notes Elk River Youth Hockey is considering moving it’s mite season to start later and go later to take advantage of the non-prime ice rates that start in March. Motion by Commissioner Madsen and seconded by Commissioner Ballenger to keep raise the prime rate to $195/hour keep the rates and $145 for non prime. Motion carries 7-0. (Commissioner Ballenger leaves) Commissioner Westgaard adds the arena’s amenities are not as good as some of the rinks that charge more per hour, and that user groups might be willing to pay more for a renovated arena. Commissioner Madsen inquires about the total number of prime to non-prime hours the arena sells. Arena Manager Czech notes the rink sells 2000 prime hours and 1000 non-prime hours (which includes summer). Non-prime hours begin after 10pm on Friday and Saturday and after 9:15 p.m. Sunday – Thursday. Czech also adds that the St. Michael/Albertville Arena will be adding a second sheet. 9. Arena Manager’s Update Arena Manager Czech highlights upcoming events/projects:  The ice is coming out of the barn beginning April 19.  The Craft Show has filled