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City of <br /> ElkMeeting of the Arena Commission <br /> River Held at the Elk River City Hall <br /> Tuesday, May 3I, 2018 <br /> Members Present: Chair Givens,Vice Chair Balabon, Commissioners Williams, <br /> Westgaard,Ballenger <br /> Members Absent: Commissioner Cunningham,and Madsen <br /> Staff Present: City Administrator Cal Portner,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Michael Hecker,Arena Manager Rich Czech,Arena Assistant Laura <br /> Estby <br /> I. Call Meeting to Order <br /> Pursuant to due call and notice thereof,the meeting of the Ice Arena Commission <br /> was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chair Givens. <br /> 2. Pledge of Allegiance <br /> Recited by Commission Members and Staff <br /> 3. General Business <br /> III3.1 Review Ballard/Kings Operations Study <br /> Arena Manager Rich Czech begins by reviewing the personnel costs. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard asks Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hecker how <br /> he feels about the figures given—especially since the community center is listed as <br /> having the same amount of full—time staff as a multi-purpose facility. <br /> City Administrator Cal Portner replies everything is dependent on how much would <br /> be included in a new facility. He adds current full time staff will not have to spend as <br /> much time handling maintenance issues in a new building. <br /> Portner also believes the figures for utilities for the community center are incorrect. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard agrees a new building will be more efficient. <br /> Arena Manager Rich Czech replies the current system is actually very efficient, <br /> however R22 is being phased out. <br /> Commissioner Westgaard inquires if the report can be sent back to address concerns <br /> before it is published? <br /> III <br />