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Arena Manager Czech motes that the Elk River Figure Skating Club is also <br />interested in renovations and would fundraise to Delp out. <br />Westgaard says research needs to be done on payback vs the cost of <br />maintaining the building as is. <br />Arena Manager Czech notes that while needs vs wants is important, he <br />expresses concern that corners may be out if we are prioritizing. <br />Councihnember Westgaard suggests soliciting referrals from other arenas <br />for architectural sevices. I Ie notes that even if the project doesn't go through <br />as soon as hoped, that the schematics can be used in the future. <br />Arena Manager Czech commits to getting 3-6 architects information who have <br />worked on major current arena projects. <br />Commissioner Malzahn states that a decision of this magnitude warrants a <br />special meeting, and that Elk River Youth Hockey, the school district, and Elk <br />River Figure Skating Club should be invited. <br />Chair Martin suggests that the renovation should be the main focus of the <br />January meeting. <br />Councilmember Westgaard notes that donations to 501 acs can have tax <br />benefits for the givers, and that a referendum is a last resort. Hopefully <br />corporate sponsorship could play a part in it or the city could finance the <br />project itself. <br />Arena Manager Czech asks if he should move forward with soliciting <br />proposals and if he should inform the interested parties about being at the <br />January meeting. <br />MOTION BY VICE CHAIR JOHNSON FOR ARENA STAFF TO <br />SOLICIT 3-6 ARCHITECTS FOR THE EXPANSION PROJECT. <br />SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MALZAHN. MOTION PASSES 4- <br />0. <br />Arena Manager Czech notes that it might be more official if the invite to the <br />major uses for the January meeting comes from Chair Martin. <br />Chair Martin agrees to draft the letter, but asks Arena Manager Czech to come <br />up with a list of major items for the renovation. <br />