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ELK RIVER ARENA 1000 SCHOOL STREET P.O. BOX 720 ELK RIVER, MN 55330 (763) 441 - 2956 FAX * (763) 241 - 9432 To: Arena Commission Members From: Rich Czech, Arena Manager Date: February 21, 2001 Subject: Arena Update In a few weeks the traditional skating season will be completed and spring skating and dry floor events will be in full swing. With the exception of the Freon leak in the Barn rink floor, the season went as well as could be expected (Knock on Ice). As soon as the ice is out in the Barn we will be repairing the floor to get it ready for the summer events. This will be the sixth time that we have repaired the floor, each time we have found the leak without loosing any substantial amount of ice hours. The rink is at the end of its expected life of twenty years, it's just a matter of time before a major leak will occur that could cause major delays and expenses. We will be keeping a close eye on the fink, however it's hard to predict when the next leak will occur and where it will be on the rink. The discussion about adding bleachers to the eastside of the Olympic rink is still a hot topic. Council member John Dietz has been looking into several different options of how to finance the bleachers. Along with the bleachers, heat and speakers for the eastside will need to be figured into the equation. The Olympic rink will stay open through the Summer. The following are the clinics and leagues that will be at the Arena this coming Spring and Summer: Breakaway Hockey League (levels: Mini Mites - Bantams) March 12 - May 12 and August 10 - October 7~. Elk River Skating Academy will be conducting classes through out the spring and summer. The Skating Academy will be having their skating show Friday May 11th and Saturday, May 12t~. Barry Hohlen, the Gifts High School Hockey Coach will be conducting a Girls Hockey Clinic in June and July.