6.2 Superintendents Report4--FURNITURE
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To: Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission
From: Tim Dalton, Multipurpose Facility Superintendent
Date: June 10, 2024
Subject: Facility Update
HS Season Attendance and Revenue Summary
Memorandum
Included you will find the attendance and revenue summary for the Elk River High School regular season hockey
games held at the FT Center during the 2023-2024 season. New this season, we implemented online ticketing, a
significant upgrade which reduced game operations staff costs markedly. The per game minimum paid by the district
for each game event UV and Varsity games) for 23-24 season was $1,600 per game. Game revenues over the minimum
amount are divided equally between the facility and the district. For the 22-23 season this amount was $1,400 per
game. For many seasons previous, the minimum amount was $900 per game. Rising operational costs and lower High
School game attendance has reduced the amount of game revenues. Often individual game admission revenues do
not cover the operational costs the facility incurs facilitating the game, hence the increases in the game minimum.
Rivers Edge Concerts/Ice Deck
We are excited to now have a functional 31 x 25 ft. portable ice deck surface. It will allow us to host all the Rivers
Edge Concerts in the Cornerstone Arena in the event of inclement weather. The ice deck allows bands to perform
on the ice surface while spectators sit in the Cornerstone arena stands. Utilizing the stands for seating eliminates the
need for patrons to bring their own chairs. We are excited to have this quick change capability; we can completely
install the ice desk for an event in about one -hour. The deck may also be utilized in the Kiser Arena and creates many
more non -ice options for our arenas. Additional ice deck tiles may be purchased in the future to expand the deck to
cover the entire ice surface if desired.
Office Realignment
The front office area has undergone changes with cubicles and workstations added to accommodate the Senior
Programs Staff. This move allows the Senior Programs Staff to be more readily accessible for Senior Program
customer service needs. In addition, it creates a more centralized area for building staff, allowing for improved staff
communication and collaboration. The former Senior Programs Office in the fieldhouse has been converted to a
rentable conference room space.
Thumbs UP Partnership
We continue to meet with Thumbs Up exploring options for an afterschool youth program housed in the FT Center
starting Fall of 2024. Thumbs Up is a local foundation that provides a variety of mental health services and resources
for the Elk River Area community. Currently, we are discussing a collaborative program that would result in an
afterschool option for high school and middle school youth Monday through Thursday afterschool. As we continue
to develop the concept and bring together resources to support the program, we will have more detailed information
to share with the Commission and City Council.
Spring Breakaway Bash
On the weekend of May 10-11, we hosted our first Breakaway Bash Hockey Jamboree. The Breakaway Hockey League
is a regional recreational hockey league operated by the FT Center. This new weekend hockey event was held
exclusively at the FT Center and included 17 games at our facility, which bought many families and fans to watch
their favorite young players. The spectators attending resulted in a busy weekend at the concession stand with $2,810
in weekend concession sales that would not have occurred without the Breakaway event. The Breakaway Bash was
an all-round success, and we plan to continue to include the Bash event in all future Breakaway league schedules.
Spring Makers Market
On Saturday May 4, we hosted our 2024 Spring Makers Market. This year we saw a nice increase in vendors
participating with 69 vendor spaces sold, up from 38 in 2023. We were also saw an uptick in market attendees, which
pleased our vendors. Of the three markets we facilitate, the Spring Market has historically been the least popular, we
are encouraged to see the spring market begin to draw more vendors and shoppers.
Rental Customer Feedback
We have again received very complimentary feedback from recent facility users. Examples of those emails are included
with this report.
Social Media Reports
Attached is the FT Center Social Media Report for April 2024.
Upcoming Events
Included is a listing of events scheduled in the FT Center for the upcoming months.
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Subject: Re: Flex Space rental at the FT Center on April 27
Good morning! Everything was perfect with the room! And the employee on duty, was super helpful!
I apologize though, I think there was 1 or 2 helium balloons that flew up to the ceiling. But otherwise, everything was
great!
I will see if I can find some pictures ==
Thank you again!!
Subject: RE: Accurate Home Care 4/25 Half -day Meeting
Hello!
Our meeting went very well, and everyone loved the venue, including our leadership team. We're discussing winter
dates for another team building meeting. I'll reach out once we have that date in mind and see what your availability is.
The only hiccup was losing Wi-Fi around 10am and having to use our hotspot to present for a few minutes. Other than
that, everything was perfect.
Thank you for all your assistance and will talk soon.
Subject: Re: Birthday Party 2/8/2024
Hi! It was my 2nd time using it for my daughter's birthday! We love the space, and you make it so easy! I so appreciate
being able to use it for friends and family!
Subject: RE: Follow up to room rental last week
Good morning,
We were very grateful for your accommodations at Furniture and Things. You were able to jump in during the count-
down 30 minutes when technology didn't go as planned. Directional signs were great. I think next time we will be doing
a larger room just given the number in attendance/venders.
I appreciate your communication through it all. Thank you.
Subject: Re: Private ice B-Day Party on Saturday, May 11
Payment all taken care of. The party was fun, and the kids had a blast!
Thanks!
Subject: Re: Your party this weekend
Hi!
It was a great party! The kids had fun and I think everyone else did too!
I'll send you our photos and you can absolutely use them if you'd like! Thanks! :)
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4--FURNITURE
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UDcomin-- Facilitv Events:
June 13
Cornerstone
June 22
Fieldhouse
June 27
Cornerstone
July 11
Cornerstone
July 25
Cornerstone
August 1
Cornerstone
August 8
Dry floor
August 9-10
Dry Floor
August 15
Cornerstone
August 16-18
Fieldhouse
October 5
Fieldhouse
November 2
Fieldhouse
November 30
Fieldhouse
December 7
Fieldhouse
January 4
Fieldhouse
Room and Turf Rentals:
June 9
Flex Space
June 9
S Fieldhouse
June 10
Meeting Rooms
June 14
N Fieldhouse
June 15
Fieldhouse
June 16
Flex Space
June 19
Meeting Rooms
June 19
Flex Space
June 20
N Meeting Room
June 21
S Turf
June 22
Meeting Room
June 22
N Turf
Rain Back up site for Concert
Rain backup for Twins Clinic
Rain Back up site for Concert
Rain Back up site for Concert
Rain Back up site for Concert
Rain Back up site for Concert
Rotary Taste of ER
Dog Show
Rain Back up site for Concert- Arch Allies
Outside promoter craft show
Oktoberfest Market
Flea Market
Holiday Makers Market
Flea Market
Flea Market
Church service
Turf Party
Rental for Meeting
Turf Party
Grad Party
Church service
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Turf Party
Celebration of Life
Turf Party
June 23
Flex Space
Church Service
June 23
S Turf
Turf Party
June 23
Ice/Party Room
Ice Party
June 30
Flex Space
Church Service
June 30
Flex Space
Grad Party
June 30
S Turf
Turf Party
July 7
Flex Space
Church Service
July 9
Meeting Rooms
Off ice training
July 13
Upper Meeting Room Family Reunion
July 14
Flex Space
Church Service
July 17
Meeting Rooms
Rain backup site for Parks Meeting
July 17
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
July 18
N Meeting Room
Meeting
July 21
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
July 21
Flex Space
Church Service
July 21
Flex Space
Baby Shower
July 28
Flex Space
Church Service
July 30
Meeting Rooms
Off ice training
July 31
N Meeting Room
Meeting
August 11
S Turf
Turf Party
August 13
Party Rooms
Election Poling Site
August 21
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
September 18
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
October 16
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
November 5
Party Rooms
Election Poling Site
November 7
Meeting Rooms
Meeting
November 20
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
December 18
Meeting Rooms
Board Meeting
Special Ice Events
June 9
School's Out open skate
June 10
Summer STP Programs begin
June 10
Summer Learn to Skate begins
July 1 July 5
Summer programs off
July 14
Beach theme Open Skate
July 29-August 1
Kurth Camp
August 2
Ice going out in Cornerstone
August 9-11
Midwest Mustangs Tourney
August 11-August 16
Ice back in Cornerstone
August 12
Planned start date for Fall Breakaway Hockey League
August 16-18
Breakaway Bash Weekend
August 23-25
Midwest Mustangs Tourney
August 26
Last week of Summer Learn to Skate
Sept 3
Fall Open skate/Stick and Puck/Open Hockey start-up
Sept 4
MN Squatch practices start
Sept 6-8
MN Hockey Tier 1-2 Prospects
Sept 9
Learn to Skate Open House
Sept 6-20
ERYHA Preskate Sessions begin
Sept 13-15
MN Hockey Tier 1 Showcase U15
Sept 16
Fall Learn to Skate Sesson begins
Sept 20-30
ERYHA Tryouts
Sept 27-29
MN Hockey Tier 1 U15
October 1
Two Brothers Breakfast Club Starts, Tues/Thurs
October 28
First Day of Girls HS Practice
November 11
First day of Boys HS Practice
November 11
Last day of Fall Learn to Skate
November 14
ERHS Girls vs Blaine 5p/7p
November 18
No Learn to Skate
November 23
ERHS Girls vs St. Francis 11a/1p
November 25
No Learn to Skate
November 26
ERHS Girls vs Brainerd 5p/7p
November 26
ERHS Boys vs Buffalo 5p/7p
November 29-December 1
ERYHA Mite Barn Burner Tourney
November 30
ERHS Girls vs Centennial/SLP 10a/12p
December 2
First week of Winter Learn to Skate
December 7
ERHS Girls vs Osseo Park Center Times TBD
December 7
ERHS Boys vs Roseau 1p/3p
December 12
ERHS Boys vs Blaine 5p/7p
December 13-December 15
ERYHA U15B Elkstravaganza Tourney
December 17
ERHS Girls vs Armstrong Cooper 5p/7p
December 27-30
ERYHA Twaddle Tourney BB1/BB2
January 2
ERHS Boys vs Sartell 5p/7p
January 3
ERHS Rogers vs Owatonna
January 4
ERHS Girls vs Owatonna 11a/1p
January 4
ERHS Boys vs Champlin Park 11a/1p
January 9
ERHS Boys vs Holy Angels 5p/7p
January 11
ERHS Boys vs Rogers Time TBD
January 11
ERYHA Rogers Rivalry Day
January 14
ERHS Girls vs Rogers 5p/7p
January 18
ERHS Girls vs Buffalo 11a/1p
January 18
ERHS Boys vs Centennial 11a/1p
January 23
ERHS Boys vs Maple Grove 5p/7p
January 24 January 26
ERYHA McLaughlin PWB1-PWB2 Tourney
January 28
ERHS Girls vs Anoka 5p/7p
February 1
ERHS Boys vs Osseo -Park Center 11a/1p
February 11
ERHS Boys vs Blaine 5p/7p
February 22
Section 5AA Boys Hockey Semifinal Games
February 26
Section 5A Boys Hockey Final Game
February 27
Section 5AA Boys Hockey Final Game
February 28-March 2 ERYHA Mite Jamboree
Note: - MN Squatch USPHL games are not scheduled currently, their games are generally scheduled around
ERYHA tourneys and HS games.
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11/11/23
ER Girls vs Minnetonka (veterans)
53
75
72
29
N/A
0
5
0
0
3
11
248
$746.00
$649.00
$0.00
$0.00
$1,395.00 $
1,600.00
$
(205.00)
11/21/23
ER Girls vs Osseo
61
111
33
17
N/A
34
22
51
0
0
329
$982.00
$316.00
$0.00
$170.00
$1,468.00 $
1,600.00
$
(132.00)
11/30/23
ER Boys vs Blaine (Youth Night)
112
86
91
35
N/A
87
14
11
0
11
60
507
$1,214.00
$812.00
$0.00
$435.00
$2,461.00 $
1,600.00
$
861.00
12/2/23
ER Girls vs Maple Grove
0
0
100
84
N/A
22
12
7
4
0
229
$0.00
$1,120.00
$0.00
$110.00
$1,230.00 $
1,600.00
$
(370.00)
12/7/23
ER Girls vs Forest Lake
0
0
60
62
N/A
29
6
7
0
8
1
173
$0.00
$730.00
$0.00
$145.00
$875.00 $
1,600.00
$
(725.00)
12/9/23
ER Girls vs Moorhead
0
0
113
63
N/A
28
4
10
0
2
220
$0.00
$1,106.00
$0.00
$140.00
$1,246.00 $
1,600.00
$
(354.00)
12/12/23
ER Girls vs Blaine
0
0
83
81
N/A
39
5
4
0
3
215
$0.00
$986.00
$0.00
$195.00
$1,181.00 $
1,600.00
$
(419.00)
12/19/23
ER Boys vs Moorhead
0
0
101
68
48
3
8
95
0
6
329
$0.00
$1,042.00
$165.00
$15.00
$1,222.00 $
1,600.00
$
(378.00)
12/21/23
ER Girls vs Duluth (DH W/BOYS)
0
0
51
35
86
$0.00
$532.00
$165.00
$0.00
$697.00 $
1,600.00
$
(903.00)
12/21/23
ER Boys vs STMA
0
0
160
124
97
120
22
19
0
7
549
$0.00
$1,740.00
$165.00
$600.00
$2,505.00 $
1,600.00
$
905.00
12/27/23
ER Boys vs Brainerd
0
0
113
115
30
77
9
9
0
2
355
$0.00
$1,366.00
$165.00
$385.00
$1,916.00 $
1,600.00
$
316.00
12/29/23
ER Boys vs Armstrong Cooper
0
0
117
112
25
84
19
20
0
5
382
$0.00
$1,379.00
$165.00
$420.00
$1,964.00 $
1,600.00
$
364.00
1/2/24
ER Girls vs Northern Tier/ChisagoLakes
0
0
84
52
26
37
3
12
0
1
215
$0.00
$848.00
$165.00
$185.00
$1,198.00 $
1,600.00
$
(402.00)
1/9/24
ER Girls vs Centennial/SLP
0
0
83
43
19
30
7
9
0
1
192
$0.00
$796.00
$165.00
$150.00
$1,111.00 $
1,600.00
$
(489.00)
1/13/24
ER Girls vs Grand Rapids (DH W/ BOYS)
0
0
88
58
146
$0.00
$906.00
$165.00
$0.00
$1,071.00 $
1,600.00
$
(529.00)
1/13/24
ER Boys vs Champlin Park
0
0
141
82
35
103
33
29
0
2
425
$0.00
$1,397.00
$165.00
$515.00
$2,077.00 $
1,600.00
$
477.00
1/20/24
ER Boys vs Maple Grove
0
0
151
91
33
87
8
11
0
3
384
$0.00
$1,512.00
$165.00
$435.00
$2,112.00 $
1,600.00
$
512.00
1/23/24
ER Girls vs Andover
0
0
99
56
10
34
18
3
0
3
223
$0.00
$959.00
$165.00
$170.00
$1,294.00 $
1,600.00
$
(306.00)
1/27/24
ER Boys vs Osseo
0
0
114
93
14
86
14
13
0
2
336
$0.00
$1,263.00
$165.00
$430.00
$1,858.00 $
1,600.00
$
258.00
2/1/24
ER Girls vs Rogers
0
0
133
79
29
34
12
12
0
1
300
$0.00
$1,326.00
$165.00
$170.00
$1,661.00 $
1,600.00
$
61.00
2/6/24
ER Boys vs Bemidji
0
0
97
59
41
80
5
17
1
3
303
$0.00
$974.00
$165.00
$400.00
$1,539.00 $
1,600.00
$
(61.00)
2/8/24
ER Boys vs Centennial
0
0
128
107
45
75
18
16
0
3
392
$0.00
$1,431.00
$165.00
$375.00
$1,971.00 $
1,600.00
$
371.00
2/13/24
ER Boys vs St. Cloud Tech
0
0
157
128
92
85
12
23
0
5
502
$0.00
$1,739.00
$165.00
$425.00
$2,329.00 $
1,600.00
$
729.00
226
272
2369 1673
544
1174 256
378
5
71 72
7040
$2,942.00
$24,929.00
$2,640.00
$5,870.00
$36,381.00 $ 36,800.00
$
(419.00)
Aggregate amount Over/Under $1600 per game minimum $ (419.00)
Amount invoiced to Dist. 728 $419.00