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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 3 May 8, 2019 ----------------------------- 5.2 Spectrum High School Ice Rink Mr. Hecker shared his staff report. Dan DeBruyn, Spectrum High School shared that the school wants to use their resources for the community and with the demand for more outdoor rinks with boards and the arena being down one sheet of ice during construction having a rink on their property will help. Ryan Eason, 14375 244th Ave. Elk River Youth Hockey, shared the association is interested in more information and possibly partnering with the project. Chair Anderson asked what the average days of ice in last 5 years for outdoor rinks. Mr. Sevcik said 60 days is average. Mr. Hecker shared that finance stated that this project should come out of park improvement fund. Commissioner Niziolek stated that city should invest in Handke pit. Commissioner Holmgren agreed with Handke pit and it is important to work with Spectrum. Commissioner Loidolt agreed with Holmgren and would like to see more research into how the city can partner with Spectrum High School. Commissioner Rathbun supports the concept and plan, and look at moving forward while being sensitive to our current projects. Chair Anderson stated he is not ready to recommend that type of spending without a more complete picture of the project. Following this project along however, cannot commit the funds. Mr. DeBruyn clarified if Spectrum High School came up with funds with possibly other groups and that the rinks at Lion John Weicht Park and Kliever Lake Fields are closing down that there would be no additional costs to city maintenance as the others are closing. Stating he would like to share that the commission is supportive of project if they come up with funding to his board.