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6) Outside Banners At this past April meeting, Kent Madsen approached the Arena Commission regarding banners of hockey players that have played for Elk River Youth Hockey and have played pro hockey in the National Hockey League (N.H.L.). The banners would be placed outside on the south end of the Arena. There was concern that the banners would violate the city sign ordinance. Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director, checked with the planning department and they indicated to them that they would not violate any sign ordinance since they are not an advertisement. Kent Madsen is planning on attending the Arena Commission meeting to give an update of the status of the banners. 7) Concession Stand Elk River Youth Hockey has decided not to operate the concession stand. The city will be taking over the operations of the concession stand effective August lst. Elk River Youth Hockey will give up their rights to the equipment and the supplies in the concession stand. In return, the city is negotiating a five year lease with Elk River Youth Hockey for the office and storage area that Elk River Youth Hockey uses in the Arena. The Arena Manager will oversee the operations of the concession stand once the city takes it over. Six to eight part-time employees will be hired to work the hours that the concession stand will be open. I'm anticipating that the concession stand will be open from 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday thru Friday, Saturday from 8:00 am thru 10:00 pm, and on Sunday from 10:00 am thru 9:30 pm. These times may vary a little depending on the activities that are scheduled. There may be a few changes to the product that will be available. I'm looking at having "slush puppies" as our slushy ice drink, and possibly selling theater candy instead of the tradition smaller candy. Over the next few weeks I will be visiting with other rink managers to see what is popular at their facility. After reviewing the concession stands numbers given by the Elk River Youth Hockey's Concession Stand Manager and reviewing numbers from other Arena's concession stands, we are estimating that revenues for the concession stand will be $75,000.00, supplies $31,000.00, and personal $22,500.00. This will result in a profit of $21,500.00. To track its progress, the concession stand will have its own line items within the Arenas budget. 8) Manager's Office The Arena Manager's office was slatted to be built in 2006. With council approval, the office will be built late this summer. We received two quotes, one from Nelson's Building and Development in the amount of $49,100.00 and from Rutledge Construction Company in the amount of $48,995.00. I believe either company would do a fine job, however I'm checking over references before making a final decision. The office will be