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7.2. ICESR 04-08-2014 City of Elk Request for Action ever To Item Number Ice Arena Commission 7.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Arena Manager's April 8,2014 Rich Czech,Arena Manager Update Item Description Reviewed by Consider adding Dawn Peterson to the Wall of Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director Fame. Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Determine if Dawn Peterson's qualifications meet the criteria set by the Arena Commission to have a shadow box in the Arena's Hall of Fame. Background/Discussion Dawn Peterson has an impressive resume of accomplishments. The Commission will consider of her achievements meet the criteria to be in the Arena's Hall of Fame. According to Dawn's Professional Ice Show Experience Dawn toured with the Ice Follies from 1979 — 1980. I believe that this meets the qualifications outlined in being considered for being in the Arena's Wall of Fame. Financial Impact The expense of making a shadow box is in the range of$500 - $600. This is not a line item that was budgeted in the 20014 Arena's budget. Attachments • Dawn Peterson's Resume • Past Arena Commission minutes outlining Wall of Fame criteria. P' UM € AEU 0V NMUREI Dawn M. Peterson PO Box 1762 Sun Valley,ID 83353 208-720-1795 dmpsunvWLe-y@vahoo.com Education: St. Cloud State University,Bachelor of Science--May 25, 1979 Recreation Programming with Therapeutic Emphasis Accreditation:: Professional Skaters Association—Hockey Accreditation TRAEgNGAND COACHING EXPERIENCE Sun Valley Skating Center,Sun Valley,ID- 1978-2012 a Professional figure skater and instructor Instructor for all levels Sectional through Junior Olympic Competitors • Choreographer for Sun Malley ice shows • Power skating instructor for all levels of ice hockey St. Cloud Recreation Department,St Cloud,MN—1976,-1979 a Director of summer skating for recreational,competitive and adaptive skaters 0 St. Cloud Figure Skating Club professional 0 St. Cloud Youth Hockey Association power skating instructor Sun Valley Youth Hockey Association,Sun Valley,ID —19841-2012 * Traveling team coach • Power skating instructor Minnesota Hockey Institute,Maple Grove,MN- 1980-2008 * Instructor for Richard Vraa Hockey Schools • Assistant to George Gund III,owner of San Jose Sharks and former Minnesota North Stars Acceleration Minnesota, Off-ice training techniques for hockey and figure skaters Reykjavik Figure Skating Club,Reykjavik,Iceland-,2008 Skating Instructor for all levels of recreational and competitive skaters First IOC Youth Olympic Games 2012,Inansbruck,Austria Performed as "Ynggl"Mascot for Olympic sporting events COMPETITIVE SPORTS EXPERIENCE o U.S. National Luge Team--1985-1990 * 1989 North American Luge Champion • 1987 North American Luge Silvgr Medallist • International and World Cup Luge Competitor • 1988 Olympic Luge Trials • 1992 Olympic Luge Trials Qualifier a U.S. Figure Skating Assn.Triple Gold Medalist : U-S_ Figure Skating Assn_Pre-Silver Dance Medalist • Upper Great Lakes Figure Skating Competitor • St. Cloud State University,Women`s Varsity Tennis Team • Minnesota State Intercollegiate Tennis Championships— 1977.79 PROFESSIONAL ICE SHOW EXPERIENCE • 2002 Salt Lake Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Glacier I.C.E. Production.of"Southern lee", Savoy Theatre,Myrtle Beach, South Carolina— Head of Wardrobe and Chorus Skater— 1999 • "Holiday Ice Spectacular"Gateway Playhouse,Bellport, L.I.,NY,Chorus Skater— 1997 • Ice Follies,Holiday on Ice, 1979-80 Tour, Chorus Skater MOTION PICTURE EXPERIENCE • Photo Double in"Town and Country" • Stand-in"Dark Horse" OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE • Fabrication of custom sewing,needlework,and furniture design for Interior Decorators - I990-95 • Silver Creek Outfitters,Ketchum, ID,fly fishing guide- 1982-2003 • TV Interviewer for Local Channel 13, Sun Valley,ID— 1983-85 • Start's Stuff Bakery, Baker,Ketchum, ID—1986-1988 • Sun Valley Company, Ski Instructor, Sun Valley,ID— 1980-1984 • University of Idaho Master Gardner-2003 • City of Ketchum Parks and Recreation,Children's Garden Project Coordinator-2009 PERSONAL INTERESTS • Private pilot • Shot gun sports • Fly fishing • Nordic and alpine skiing • Photography • Writing • Motorcycles References available on request I I MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ICE ARENA COMMISSION HELD AT CITY OF ELK RIVER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER I QTH, 2010 Members Present. Chair Martin,Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners Foss,Malzahn, Members Absent: Commissioner Barth, Commissioner Gumphrey i Staff Present: Arena Manager Rich Czech,Arena Assistant Laura Estby 1. 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 6:07 p.m, by Chair Martin. 2. Consider 11/10/10 Ice Arena Commission A enda Arena Manager,Rich Czech notes that he would like to include a new topic, but will do so as part of Open Mike, MOTION TO APPROVE 11/10/10 COMMISSION AGENDA MOVED BY COMISSIONER FOSS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MALZAHN. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. { 3. Consider 8/2/10 ice Arena Commission Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FOSS TO APPROVE THE APRIL 13TH,2010 ICE ARENA COMMISSION MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. i 4, Open Mike Arena Manager Rich Czech states a discussion needs to take place regarding the possibility of a referendum for a revamp of the barn and a new lobby. Czech hands out a sheet with preliminary figures as the referendum would affect the citizens of Elk River, and states that Commissioner Gumphrey was unable to attend the meeting due to a family emergency,but that Councilmennber Matt Westgaard is present in his absence to answer questions. I S. Review of Energy Efficiency,Projects I Grant funding Arena Manager Czech notes that he will conduct tours if the commissioners would like to see the completed improvements, Vice Chair Johnson asks if there has been any feedback. Czech states that many people notice that the light is much more uniform.. He notes that the lighting will be set differently for games than it is for practices. Also the Low E Ceiling does help the ice set quicker. Czech also notes that the City was recognized at the Federal level for our project. 6. Banners and Pictures at the Arena Chair Martin notes that in reviewing the minutes from August 2007, do we need to establish a time limit for how long the students played for Elk River before they can be on the wall of fame? Vice Chair Johnson suggests that potential players should have participated in Bantam level of Youth hockey or higher, E Arena Manager Czech states that per an earlier conversation with the absent E Commissioner Barth we need to set aside the players as people, and simply look at their accomplishments. He also suggested that we have an appeal process. Commissioner Malzahn notes the rules should be"in stone"to take the pressure off the arena manager, Vice Chair Johnson suggests it also includes good moral standings with MAFIA or the state high school league. Arena Assistant Estby inquires about qualifications needed for figure skaters. Vice Chair Johnson suggests figure skaters would need to reach pros or Olympic status, and that they would have the opportunity to appeal as well. Arena Manager Czech will check into qualifications for being in the NHL and will talk to the figure skating director regarding what would be comparable qualifications for figure skaters. MOTION BY VICE CHAIR.JOHNSON,SECONDED MY COMMISSIONER MALZAHN TO APPEND THE AUGUST 2007 RULING TO PERIMETER TO ACHIEVE PICTURE IN HALL OF FAME TO: INDIVIDUAL MUST HAVE PLAYERD AT YOUTH BANTAM LEVEL OR HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL ONE FULL SEASON AND ACHIEVED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) COLLEGE-MUST HAVE LETTERED AT THE VARISTY LEVEL. 2) BE ON ROSTER FOR EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY 3) BE ON ROSTER FOR NHL OR AFFILIATED MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY CLUB FOR BAKERS, MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PICTURE AND FOR BOYS HOCKEY PLAY IN THE NHL,FOR GIRLS HOCKEY BE ON AN OLYMPIC TEAM AND FOR FIGURE SKATING HAVE AN INCOME AS A PROFESSIONAL SKATER. MOTION APPROVED 4-0. Vice Chair Johnson also noted that it will be determined at a future meeting what perimeters will need to be fulfilled for Figure Skaters to have a picture on the Wall of Fame. 7, Honoring past volunteers 1 Jon McLau hlin Arena Manager Czech notes he has been approached to have a shadow box put up in honor of Jon McLaughlin who recently passed away. Czech notes that there are many individuals who have donated a lot of their time to the arena and it's activities, and for those people,perhaps we should consider a`Behind the Glass"program. Our users would decide who would be featured and fill out an application,we could also put an ad in the paper to get the word out. MOTION BY VICE CHAIR JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY FOSS TO ESTABLISH THE"BEHIND THE GLASS" PROGRAM PER THE GUIDELINES THAT ARENA MANAGER CZECH HAS ESTABLISHED. MOTION CARRIES 4-0. 8 Adjournment MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MALZAHN AND SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR JOHNSON TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.MOTION CARRIES 4-0. MEETING ENDS AT 8:05PM r Minutes Prepared f aitra Estby Tina Allar City Clerk Dale Martin, Chair i 3 i E I I I i i • I i s MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ICE ARENA COMMISSION HELD AT CITY OF ELK RIVER TUESDAY,AUGUST 14, 2007 Members Present: Chair Martin, Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners Barth, Farber, and Foss Members Absent: Commissioner Malzahn, Paige Staff Present: Arena Manager, Rich Czech, Director of Finance, Timothy Simon Recording Secretary, Shari Peterson I. Call Meeting to o Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Ice Arena Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Martin. 2. Consider 08!14107 Ice Arena Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER FARBER TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 14,2007 ICE ARENA COMMISSION AGENDA. THE MOTION CARRIED S-0. 3. Consider 04/10/07 Ice Arena Commission Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER FARBER AND SECONDED BY CHAIR MARTIN TO APPROVE THE APRIL 10, 2007 ICE ARENA COMMISSION MINUTES,AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike No Discussion 5. Review 2007 current information on the 2007 budget and the draft budget for 2008 Director of Finance, Tim Simon, discussed the budget information included in handout for year 2006, 2007 and the draft budget for year 2008. Arena concessions showed a net profit of$22,503 for 2006. 2006 showed nice operating income before the building debt which will be ongoing until year 2013. Year to date, 2007, concessions are doing well. Projected 2007 operating income before building debt will be approximately 48,990. Projected operating income for 2008 will be approximately 63,110 before the building debt. Some of the trends that are showing are decreased summer programs, due to the absence of some hockey camps going to Rogers Arena, decreased arena advertising, and insufficient off ice programs. 2008 shows two major capital outlays, one of which is to purchase a new Zamboni and the other is to replace the battery on the old Zamboni. 6. Add a Skate Club representative to Arena Commission Arena manager, Rich Czech has requested that the Elk River Skate Club be represented on the Arena Commission. It has been noted that the City Council has the authority to change the number of commissioners. Vice Chair, Johnson and Commissioner Barth both agreed that another community member representative on the board would be a positive opportunity to get the word out regarding the Elk River Ice Arena and everything it has to offer. MOVED BY VICE CHAIR JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARTH TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT IT WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS TO INCLUDE A SPOT ON THE ARENA COMMISSION FOR A ELK.RIVER SKATING ACADEMY SPOKESPERSON. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 7. Pictures in Arena Vice Chair Johnson handed out an excerpt from the August 3, 2004 Ice Arena Minutes. The handout briefly acknowledged the discussion regarding the Arena pictures and how they were to be displayed at the arena, and the qualifications that should be met to have said picture displayed in the Arena. Discussion continued as to who would make the frames and the commission agreed that the player or family member should work directly with Mike Jackson regarding the picture and cost of framing, then bring the completed framed picture to Arena Manager, Rich Czech. If in the future Mike Jackson would not be available to make the frames the Arena Commission would have to vote on who would be the replacement. Arena Manager Rich Czech stated that the frames are either a 3 or 4 unit frame, and Vice Chair Johnson stated that if the player has qualified at more than one level of competition, he/she may have more than one picture on display. The Ice Arena Commission agreed that in order to have their picture on display in the ice arena, the individual must have played for Elk River at the youth or high school level and achieved one of the following. 1) College— must have lettered at the varsity level 2) European Professional Hockey 3) National Hockey League (NHL) or affiliated minor league hockey club Vice Chair Johnson stated that the qualifications should include a moral clause Stating a player should have concluded play at the youth and high school level in good standing according to the MAHA rules (youth hockey) or the Minnesota State High School League rules (high school). Commissioner Barth noted that the display of pictures should also include head coaches. He also stated that he would look into the coach's history and the cost associated with placing the pictures in the arena. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BARTH TO PLACE PICTURES IN THE ARENA WITH THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AND MORAL CLAUSE NOTED AND WITH THE PICTURE AND FRAME SPECIFICATIONS NOTED ABOVE. ADOPT A POLICY REGARDING PLACING BOYS AND GIRLS HEAD COACHE/S AND ANY OTHER COACHES PICTURES IN THE ARENA WITHIN THE AGREED ARENA SPECIFICATIONS AND TO GRANDFATHER IN THE EXSISTING ARENA PICTURES. MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Consideration of the admittance of the Skate Club Pictures will be at another time. 8. Cost Effective Energy Efficient Improvements for Minnesota Arena's prepared by the Center of Energy and Environment 1 Energy Saving Measures. Along with the Minnesota's Center of Energy handout, a power point presentation was prepared to show some of the Arena's energy saving measures that are in place and some that could be accomplished or refined. Commissioner Farber asked if there was some sort of energy saving grant since the City of Elk River is an Energy Star City. Ice Arena manager Rich Czech stated that he would look into the ceiling tiles that were presented in the energy saving information. 9. Ice Sales A handout was presented that showed the ice Arena usage by customer. Total hours from June Ob through May 07 were 4,174.17. Total hours projected from June 07 through May 08 are 3,914.42. 11. Remodeling of the Entr ny_vay and Lobby A computer generated picture and floor plan was handed out that showed the Arena in a possible post remodel stage, Discussion followed by Commissioner Farber asking if there could be a joint venture with the Elk River School Board. Commissioner Barth stated that he feels the Board is open to discussion regarding a Arenalfield house and that he would like to facilitate a meeting with the School Board, City of Elk River, City Council, Youth Hockey Representative, Skate Club Representative, and Arena Manager Rich Czech. Chair Martin and Commissioner Farber both stated that they would like to be involved also in the meeting.