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hours this year as last- and that their biggest expenditure is ice time. Discussion takes place regarding additional sources of revenue for Youth Hockey. Commissioner Malzahn notes that Arena Manager Czech has suggested keeping rates the same, and that the arena's biggest customer agrees. He wants the record to reflect that he is in favor of the rates remaining the same-as he has to leave. Discussion takes place regarding scholarships for kids to be able to pay their Youth Hockey fees- in the past local businesses have helped.(Commissioner Gumphrey Arrives) COMMISSIONER BARTH MOTIONS TO KEEP RATES FLAT. FOSS SECONDS THE MOTION. APPROVED 5-0. 7. Li ting Replacement for Olympic Rink Arena Manager Rich Czech states that this was included in the CIP for 2010, in addition to being part of our submission for the stimulus funding. Because we still are unsure how much LGA we will receive we cannot be sure what will stay in the CIP, more information should be available by our next meeting. If we receive money from-the stimulus package, we will like have to call a special meeting to get the ball rolling. Commissioner Humphrey inquires as to the cost of the lighting. Arena Manager Czech notes that the 2007 estimate was $70,000 but states that we could probably do some additional research to find better pricing. 8. Renovating the Barn's Roof Arena Manager Rich Czech notes that $100,000 was in the CIP for 2009 for renovating the Barn's roof. An engineer was hired to access the roof to see if there were any immediate dangers and if the entire roof would need to be replaced or if additional roofing materials could be added to the existing and still be structurally sound. The report found that the roof has 5-10 years life left, and that we could add additional material to the roof and still be structurally sound. Czech states that we will have to hire contracts to fix a couple of problem spots due to humidity, but the next major step depends on the availability of funds. Chair Martin suggests putting together ashort/long term goals list for the August Commission Meeting as well as the City Council. Finance Director Tim Simon notes that as part of the CIP, the council will go through the goals.