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Ice Arena Commission Minutes April 13, 2004 Page 4 .............................. Commissioner Polston-Hork stated that she will bring this issue forward for comments at the April 14, 2004, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Capital Improvement Plan CIP Arena hTanager Rich Czech provided the Commission with an update on the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He stated that the Arena still has some larger items in the CIP but that these needs would need to be weighed against other needs within the city. 10. Parks and Recreation Director Arena Manager Rich Czech stated that the city is in the process of hiring a Parks and Recreation Director. l~Ir. Czech stated that this is a new position for the city and part of the person's responsibility will be to develop park systems and facility, which includes the Arena and supervision of the Arena Manager. 11. Sho,oting_Area Arena Manager Rich Czech stated that the area on the south end of the Barn where the bleachers have been removed has become a prime area for kids to gather for a pick up game of floor hockey or tag. NIr. Czech indicated that the pucks and balls sometimes fall along the main hallway and the area is not very safe due to the low railing overlooking the rink. Mr. Czech stated that discussion has taken place that Elk River Youth Hockey may use this area for a shooting area and other customers have expressed interest in using this area for stretching and other dry floor activities. He noted that this area would be better served by the customers if the Arena schedules it. Mr. Czech stated that the shooting area could be set up on his scheduling program and scheduled like ice. Mr. Czech indicated that a cyclone fence has been installed and removable shooting panels will be installed. The removable panels will allow the area to be used for activities other than shooting. A few sections of the used Barn boards and plexie glass will be used to secure the area as well as make it a safer place to use pucks. Mr. Czech stated that the fee structure for the area has not been established. The fees need to be established to cover the cost of maintenance on the area and so customers are responsible for the area. The fees could be a one-time fee or on a per hour basis. City Administrator Pat hlaers stated that the city's insurance issues need to be reviewed. It was noted that Elk River Youth Hockey members would have insurance that would cover them while using the shooting area. 12. Staff Updates Arena Advertisement Mr. Czech stated that North Memorial did not renew their advertisement on the Zamboni and a couple of other advertisers have been lost. Mr. Czech noted that a new advertiser is AMCAP mortgage.