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Citv Council Minutes <br />Octobei 16, 2023 <br />Page 9 <br />Councilmember Be�Ter expressed concerns with the projected concession revenues increasing from <br />$73,000 to �200,000. iVlr. Stremcha noted the facilit�T is entering its busiest season. He stated theyT are <br />increasing events byT adding more tournaments and leagues. Councilmember Westgaard further noted <br />the first seven months of the year included a transitioning process to implement the concessions. <br />CouncilmembeY WestgaaYd questioned where staff would find an extra 1,000 hours of ice to sell. He <br />expYessed concern with the pYojected incYeases in revenue being a Yealistic goal to meet. 1��. Stremcha <br />stated the Cornerstone Arena ice �vould stayT in all yTear except for one month. <br />MayTor Dietz questioned the recreation fees increasing b�T $100,000. Mr. Stremcha stated its extended <br />programming to fill the shoulder seasons such as summer break awayT and host leagues. <br />MayTor Dietz asked staff to follow up on analyzing utilityT bills to reduce costs. <br />Councilmember Westgaard expressed concerns with Personnel Services being t�vo-thirds of total <br />expenditures and continuing to increase the next few yeaYs. He questioned if theYe was any data from <br />comparable facilities regarding their staffing levels. Mr. Stremcha stated the arena component can be <br />compared, but not the other components. May-or Dietz noted Personnel Services are comparable to <br />the cityT. <br />Councilmember Westgaard has concerns `vith the fund balance alreadyT being negative when $655,000 <br />in ARPA funds was transferred in 2022 to pay for future capital purchases. He questioned whyT the <br />fund balance is dropping because it needs to grow to payT for future repairs. Mr. Stremcha stated the <br />rest of 2023 has not been taken into consideration `vhen the facility `vill be hitting its highest revenue <br />sales. Councilmember Westgaard stated this facilityT needs to be putting moneyT a`vayT and it's struggling <br />to get to zero and questioned if the facilityT can be self-sustaining without having transfers in from the <br />General Fund budget. <br />Mr. Pormer stated `vith the building being so ne�v it needs to build some historyT and starting in 2024 <br />the�T should start to see a trend line. <br />Councilmember Grupa stated the ice portion of the facilityT should be able to payT for itself, but he <br />questioned the field house. Mr. Stremcha discussed the hard-court surface acrivities, such as <br />pickleball/basketball as an expanded service offering being considered. <br />Councilmember Be�Ter suggested changing the budget c�Tcle to Ju1�T. <br />Councilmember Westgaard questioned revenue contriburions of $50,607 which are not a budgeted <br />item. Staff `vas to revie`v the item and bring back to Council for an update. <br />There was an update on the field house flooring. iVir. Stremcha discussed different options and pricing <br />and noted it's an additional $12,000 for the fle�ble concrete option. He stated the Council could use <br />the Governmental Building, Building Reserve or ARPA funds to pick up the difference depending on <br />the option selected. The Council also noted the additional expenses of supplies that need to be <br />purchased. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated he would like to see the total project cost laid out before deciding. <br />rowEnEo er <br />��►�u�� <br />