3.1 MFAC DRAFT MINUTES 07-11-2022
Meeting of the
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Held at Furniture and Things Community Event Center
Monday, March 14, 2022
Members Present: Chair Williams, Commissioners Mike Cunningham, Greg Loidolt,
Jacob Peterson, Kara Walker, Mike Westgaard, Betsy Gulden
Members Absent: Jim Hecker, Matt Westgaard
Staff Present: Superintendent, Tim Dalton, Assistant Facility Supervisor, Megan
Leeseberg, Parks and Recreation Director Michael Hecker
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Multipurpose Facility
Advisory Commission was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chair Williams.
2. Consider Agenda
Chair Williams added Item 6.1 Serrano Brothers Café Update.
Moved by Commissioner Loidolt and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to
approve the March 14, 2022, Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
Agenda with the addition to add Item 6.1. Motion carried 7-0.
3.1 Consider 12/02/2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Cunningham and seconded by Commissioner Mike
Westgaard to approve the following December 2, 2021, Multipurpose Facility
Advisory Commission Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
3.2 Consider 01/10/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by Commissioner Walker and seconded by Commissioner Peterson to
approve the following January 10, 2022, Multipurpose Facility Advisory
Commission Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
4. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Chair Williams and seconded by Commissioner Cunningham to
elect Commissioner Peterson as Vice Chair of Multipurpose Facility Advisory
Commission. Motion carried 7-0.
Moved by Commissioner Cunningham and seconded by Commissioner Mike
Westgaard to elect Commissioner Williams as Chair of Multipurpose Facility
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Advisory Commission. Motion carried 7-0.
5. Open Forum
No one spoke at the open forum.
6.1 Serrano Brothers Café Update
Marco Serrano gave an update about the Serrano Brothers Café located on the
second floor of the Furniture and Things Community Event Center. Serrano spoke
on how their business wants to bring in larger events for the community. Some of
those events being: boat shows, RV shows, wedding expos, fashion shows, beer
show, etc to generate revenue for his business and the Furniture and Things
Community Event Center. Serrano wants to make this building known for its events
and not just ice.
7.1 Branding Sub Committee Update
Mr. Dalton shared his report.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the group was going to get the list that was
promised to the public. Mr. Dalton responded that Commissioner Matt Westgaard
was in the process of getting it for them.
8.1 Tier 3 Junior Hockey Team
Mr. Dalton shared his report.
Chic Pojar presented plans for MN Squatch, Tier III Junior Hockey Team to be
housed at the FTCenter for the 2022-23 season.
Moved by Chair Williams and seconded by Vice Chair Peterson to continue to
pursue agreement to house and discuss facility updates necessary to
accommodate the MN Squatch Tier III Junior Hockey Team at the Furniture
and Things Community Event Center. Motion carried 7-0.
9. Superintendent Updates
Mr. Dalton an update of what has been going on with the FTCenter.
Significant pay increases went into effect for Zamboni Driver and Operation
Assistant positions
Beverage machine vandalism
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Kiser Open House/Open Skate
Spectrum High School Hockey Schedule
Violation notices to cars in the FTCenter parking spaces
Seranno Brothers Café opened
Elk River Girl’s High School Quarterfinal Game
City Council discussed negative and threatening behavior happening at the
FTCenter
Negative Facebook posts
Elk River Boy’s Quarterfinal Game
Food complaints about the exclusive food services provided
Section 5A Boys Hockey Section Final
Section 5AA Boys Hockey Section Final
Jaremko begins temporary use of fieldhouse training area
Details getting worked out for the buildout in the lease area
Naming Rights Committee formed
Girl’s High School Lacrosse player caught entering fieldhouse by jumping
VFW State Bantam Tournament Banquet
VFW State Bantam Tournament
10. Announcements
Chair Williams announced that at a future meeting we will be talking about the
allocation and priority for the fieldhouse users and setting a standard.
11. Adjournment
There being no further business, Chair Williams adjourned the meeting of the
Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission at 7:38 p.m.
Minutes prepared by Megan Leeseberg and Laura Estby.
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Dave Williams, Chair
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Tina Allard, City Clerk