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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ICE ARENA COMMISSION HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 Members Present: Chair Martin, Commissioners Halgren, Johnson, Polston-Hork, Tveite and Malzahn (7:10 p.m.) Members Absent: None Staff Present: Arena Manager Rich Czech, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz, and Recording Secretary Jessica Miller Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Ice Arena Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chair Martin. 2. Consider 09/28/04 Ice Arena Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALGREN TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 ICE ARENA COMMISSION AGENDA. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. School District Referendum, What it means to the city and the Arena Elk River School District #728 Athletic Director John Barth presented information on the proposed activity center/field house to the Commission. He indicated that the District has had preliminary discussions with the City Council regarding this project to see if an interest exists in having more serious discussions if the referendum passes in November. Mr. Barth stated that the proposed activity center would consist of four basketball/volleyball courts with a track around the perimeter and that a new entrance would service the ice arena and the field house. He stated that there is 10,000 square feet of additional space which could include offices, an exercise room or other recreational facilities and would be willing to add additional recreational space if the city is interested in contributing to this project. Mr. Barth stated that the District has indicated a willingness to retire the $1.5 million debt on the Elk River ice arena. He explained that under this scenario, the District would assume ownership of the arena and be responsible for the capital improvements while the city would continue to manage, maintain, schedule the ice arena, and be responsible for its operating budget. He stated that the Elk River Senior High would receive ice time at no cost. Commissioner Halgren questioned if the city is interested in having further discussions on this proposal if the referendum passes. Commissioner Tveite (City Council representative on the Commission) stated that the Ciry Council is interested in discussing this proposal further if the referendum passes. Parks and Recreation Director Bill Maertz noted that the activity center/field house could enhance the recreation programs.