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ELK RIVER ARENA 100 SCHOOL STREET NW ELK RIVER, MN 55330 (763) 441 - 2956 Fax (763) 241 - 9432 To: Arena Commission From: Rich Czech Date: December 13, 2001 Subject: Arena Update The start of the regular skating season is on its way and it is time to provide you with an update on the happenings of the Arena. The new bleachers are completed and are a big hit with all the fans. The seating arrangement has the home spectators using them during the high school games. When we do 'not anticipate large crowds, we have been keeping the eastside bleachers closed to cut down on the daily cleaning of the bleachers. We are in the process of updating the west side bleachers in the Olympic rink so that they will comply with the new bleacher laws that go into effect January 1, 2002. This consists of removing the horizontal railings and installing vertical railings and closing gaps between the planks that are over 4 inches. As recommended by the Commission at the April meeting, the Bleachers along the south end of the Barn have been removed. A decision as to the future of this area will need to be discussed at the next Commission meeting. Elk River Youth Hockey may have an interest in expanding their office space as well as increasing their storage area. The Arena is also in need of extra storage space as well as expanding office areas. Anoka Arena has an area like ours that's about the same size. In this area they have two office areas, a meeting area and an enclosed viewing area that over looks the rink. A project like this could be another joint effort between the users of such an area. The 2001 budget is winding down and the numbers look good. Over all expenditures are close to what was budgeted, while revenues should meet or exceed what was projected.