05-15-1997 ICE MIN • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER ICE ARENA COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1997
Members Present: Chair Martin; Commissioners Johnson, Farber, Kupka, Gongoll, and
Taus (7:55 p.m.)
Members Absent: Commissioner Asfahl
Staff Present: Rich Czech, Ice Arena Manager; Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Cliff
Skogstad, Building Official
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 7:10 p.m. by Chair Martin.
2. Consider Agenda
Dale Martin indicated that he would like to discuss the status of the Zamboni
under Other Business.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAY 15, 1997, ICE ARENA
COMMISSION AGENDA AS AMENDED. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE
• MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
3. Consider April 1, 1997, Ice Arena Commission Minutes
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 1, 1997, ICE ARENA
COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4. Heating Proposal for Locker Rooms
Dale Martin reviewed the efforts of the Youth Hockey organization in evaluating
proposals for heating options in the locker room area. Youth Hockey is taking the
lead in financing and installing the heating. In reviewing the options, a sub floor
heating alternative became available which could save the city some operating
expenses. Youth Hockey felt that the city should have an opportunity to consider
this option.
Rich Czech indicated that the option offered will provide an additional benefit to
him in the management of the arena whereby better recovery of the hot water
system for the Zamboni will become available.
The cost comparisons between the options and additional costs not included in
the proposal were discussed and reviewed.
Commissioner Gongoll left at this time (7:43 p.m.)
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Funding sources for a city financial participation in the heating proposal was
• discussed. It was noted that if the city does not pursue Option 2 that the Youth
Hockey organization would follow up with installing Option 1. Concern was
expressed over going to the City Council with this request on 5/19 without
additional information. Dale Martin indicated he would talk to B & D Plumbing
and Heating regarding additional financial information and also to schedule
work on a preliminary basis for either Option 1 or Option 2.
Commissioner Farber left the meeting at this time (8:07 p.m.)
COMMISSIONER TAUS MOVED TO SUPPORT OPTION 2 AND TO RECOMMEND THIS TO
THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
5. Other Business- Zamboni
Discussion took place regarding the timeframe to receive a new Zamboni
machine once it was ordered. It was noted that this timeframe is anywhere from
six to nine months depending on whether or not the Zamboni ordered is a
propane or electric unit. A propane unit is $55-$60,000 and an electric unit is $80-
$90,000. Discussion took place on a lease to own option, emergency rental
options that are available, and the useful life expectancy of the existing Zamboni
machine. Rich was asked to obtain additional information on the status of the
existing Zamboni and options available for a new machine.
• 6. Adjournment
There being no further business, COMMISSION JOHNSON MOVED TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. COMMISSIONER KUPKA SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED
4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Ice Arena Commission was adjourned at
approximately 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick Klaers
City Administrator
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