4.5. SR 12-22-1997~.~y of
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MEMORANDUM
Item #4.5.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Pat Klaers, City Administrator
December 22, 1997
Consider Ice Arena Commission
Recommendation on Arena and Rink
Names
The city had a contest for naming the arena complex, rink #1 (old rink), and
rink #2 (new rink). The city received 22 entries and the Commission has
reached a recommendation on names.
The Commission opted to go with the more straightforward and simple name
for the arena complex and simply call it the "Elk River Arena". The
Commission purposely did not want any reference to "ice" in the arena name
as in the long term the facility should be much more than just an ice arena.
There were two entries with this name of Elk River Arena.
The old rink has always had a variety of nicknames, the most popular of
which has been "The Barn." In this regard, the Commission felt that rink #1,
or the old rink, should continue with its established image and with its old
working name, and is recommending to the City Council that rink #1 be
named "The Barn." There were three individuals suggesting this name for
the old rink.
The Commission is recommending the name of "Olympic" for rink #2. This is
generally based on the fact that the new rink has an Olympic size skating
surface, and this sized surface does not exist in the old rink or in very many
facilities in the area.
In summary, the Commission is recommending that the complex be called
"Elk River Arena" and that the old rink be called "The Barn" and the new
rink be called "Olympic." Furthermore, the Commission recommends that
the six different individuals offering these names each be offered the winning
prize of a $25 savings bond or gift certificate to a store which is a Chamber of
Commerce member.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
An additional note from the last Ice Arena Commission meeting on 12/10/97
relates to arena signage. Attached is the signage that the Commission
recommends be installed on the new arena. Youth Hockey is taking the lead
and the responsibility for the cost of this sign and its installation. The
Association has apphed for a sign permit. This signage will move forward
unless the City Council has a problem and expresses a concern at its 12/22/97
Council meeting.
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A1VIE THE ARE TA COI TEf;T P. TTI IES
ARENA COMPLEX
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River City Arena
Elk River Ice Arena
"Elk" Country Arena
The Ice Box
Elk Gardens
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RINK 1 (OLD RINK)
Country Side
Elk Rin~
Elkhorn Rink #1
RINK 2 (NEW RINK
City Side
River Rink
Elkhorn R~nk #2
The Elk River Forum
Antler Arena (Home of the Elks)
The Powerhouse
Elk River Ice House
Elk River Arena Complex
Elk River Community Complex
Elk River Forum
The Elk River Spectrum
The Elk River Forum
North American
The Barn
Elk River Ice Box
The Barn
The Barn
Frost Center
Frozen Center
Elk Frost
Elk's Ice House
Elk's House of Ice
Alpine Arena
Buck #1
Olympic
The Frozen Tundra
Mighty Elks
Elk River Ice Cube
The Freezer
The Fridge
The Cube
The Ice Boxs
The Frozen Field
The Jungle
Ice Castle
Buck #2
*Same Number of Asterisks Indicates Same Applicant Entries