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HVAC, Barn Roof and Ice Plant, or if we do the full blown $8.3 million expansion as proposed last year. He states that at this point, we are going to need to spend $1million plus just to keep the barn afloat for 5-10 more years. Chair Dale Martin notes that we cannot do nothing, we need to address the HVAC, Barn Roof and fix the cracks. Commissioner Gumphrey states the minimum would be to spend $36,000 to fix the issues with the screws in the roof and $117,000 to refurbish our current HVAC system. He also notes that we have to defend why we should NOT do the minimum, as it will be a mediocre fix that will only keep the barn going for 10 years before it will have to be closed down or renovated. Commissioner Malzahn inquires if there are any safety concerns with the Barn in it’s present condition. Arena Manager Czech states, that the building is sturdy now, but the ongoing issues will continue to cause problems in the future. He also notes that he will call Tom Betti from the 292 group to have him crunch the numbers with the new figures. Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hecker suggests talking to other rinks with different amenities (i.e. meeting rooms) to see what kind of revenue they generate. Commissioner Malzahn also suggests putting together a timeline over the next 20 years to show approximately how much the costs of the needed repairs will increase. Vice Chair Johnson inquires about Hockey Day in MN to see if Elk River has been selected. Activities Director Mike Cunningham notes that officially, they do not have to announce the winner until the 2012 hockey day, but he is optimistic that they will hear something in early May. Commissioner Gumphrey suggests shooting for Early May to present the options to the City Council. He also notes that he would go with Arena Manager Czech to meet with Tom Betti. 5