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Ice Arena Commission Minutes September 28, 2004 Page 2 Commissioner Halgren expressed concern about the dynamics of the project, such as who would manage the Arena. Commissioner Tveite stated that the details would have to be discussed and put in writing before anything would be decided. He stated that the city and the school serve the same taxpayers and they should work together to better serve the community. He noted that if the city is under no obligation to support the activity center if the terms and conditions outlined by the school do not meet the city's expectations. Chair Martin indicated that the activity center proposal sounds exciting and that it has good possibilities. Commissioner Halgren questioned how this would affect the Ice Arena budget with the debt being retired and the High School receiving ice time at no cost. Mr. Maertz stated that the Arena could make a modest profit. Currently, the Arena is subsidized by the City General Fund. He indicated that the Arena building debt expense is about $200,000 per year until 2013 and that the Elk River High School ice time revenues total approximately $50,000 per year. Mr. Maertz noted that the recreation department would be able to offer additional programming which would also generate additional revenue. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER POLSTON-HORK TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITY CENTER/FIELD HOUSE PROPOSAL IF THE BOND REFERENDUM PASSES ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Old Barn Boards, Bids, Recommendations Arena Manager Rich Czech stated that one bid for the used boards was received from Mr. Doug Bryan totaling $1,068.73. Mr. Czech indicated that he originally recommended that the city re-advertise the boards because he was informed that the boards were worth $2,000 - $3,000. Mr. Czech stated that after reviewing the condition of the boards, he is recommending that the Ice Arena Commission recommend acceptance of the bid to the City Council. Commissioner Johnson questioned what the turn around time would be to re-advertise. Mr. Czech stated that it would take about a month. Commissioner Tveite questioned where the boards would be placed. Chair Martin stated that he spoke to Mr. Bryan and he would like them for the hockey rink in his backyard. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz indicated that he would like to see the boards stay in the community and go to someone who will use them. He stated that the boards could be in very poor condition if they sit in storage all winter. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALGREN TO KEEP THE BOARDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE BID FROM MR. DOUG BRYAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,068.73 FOR THE USED HOCKEY BOARDS. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.