7.1 PRSR 08-14-2019
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Request for Action
To
Mayor and City Council
Item Number
9.2
Agenda Section
Work Session
Meeting Date
July 15, 2019
Prepared by
Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description
Kliever Lake Fields Park Ice Rink Closure
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discuss closure of the Kliever Lake Fields Park outdoor ice rink.
Recommend, by motion, no longer operating the Kliever Lake Fields Park outdoor ice rink.
Background/Discussion
An outdoor ice rink at Spectrum High School was discussed at the July 15 City Council meeting with
consensus to move forward on a collaborative effort between the city, Spectrum and Elk River Youth
Hockey (ERYHA). The Commission recommended an outdoor rink at Spectrum in December of 2018
and considered to no longer maintain the rinks at Lion John Weicht Park and Kliever Lake Fields Park.
Based on Council direction, staff is working with ERYHA and Spectrum officials on an agreement for
operations and use of the Spectrum rink this winter. ERHYA has agreed to purchase and install the
dasher boards. Spectrum will install lights and maintain the parking lot and warming house building. The
city will flood and maintain the ice rink and provide warming house attendants.
The Council referred the Kliever Lake Fields Park ice rink closure for further discussion with the Parks
and Recreation Commission.
Staff recommends closing this rink based on the low usage rate and operating costs.
Financial Impact
The cost to maintain the neighborhood ice rinks such as Kliever Lake Fields Park is $7,900 annually.
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