10.1 SR 05-19-2025The 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
City Council
Item Number
10.1
Meeting Date
May 19, 2025
Prepared By
Joe Stremcha, Business Services Director/Assistant
City Administrator
Item Description
FT Center Field House Improvements
Reviewed by
Katie Harstad
Cal Portner
Tina Allard
Action Requested
Staff will provide an overview of the proposed field house improvements and be available to answer questions.
Background/Discussion
The primary source of funding is a result of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue replacement for
the FT Center due to the negative impacts of COVID. The City has $405,000 earmarked for field house
improvements. The project is not supplemented with any property or sales tax revenue. Staff sought
$500,000 through the Minnesota Multi-Purpose Community Facility Projects FT25 Grant, but our project was
not awarded.
Staff solicited quotes for the following:
Concrete floor 196' x 114' beneath turf:
▪ Remove 4" of the existing gravel base
▪ Form and pour 4" of 4500 PSI concrete with fiber mesh,
▪ Smooth finish
▪ Place control joints
▪ Apply sealer.
The turf was newly installed in 2020 and has a life expectancy of roughly 10-years. The turf has had limited use
due to COVID and seasonal high utilization since its installation. Sporturf modifications to be completed by
Becker Arena Products, Inc. include:
▪ All existing AT740 Sporturf to be cut at 12’ increments and rolled up.
▪ Existing Sporturf shipped to the manufacturer based in Georgia:
o Install Velcro strips to existing AT740 Sporturf seams and perimeter (glued application)
o Install Velcro strips to exterior concrete along perimeter (glued application)
▪ Sporturf shipped to FT Center from manufacturer.
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▪ Roll out and re-install turf.
Other Misc. Improvements Include:
▪ Pickleball netting, fencing, and equipment.
▪ Event draping for facility perimeter.
▪ Entryway remodel.
Financial Impact
The budget for the FT Center field house improvements is $405,000. A reminder that this will negatively
impact the FT Center operational budget in 2025 as the revenues were captured in the prior year, resulting in
a 2024 budget surplus.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Opportunity to live, work, and play. Meet changing needs - agile.
Attachments
1. Handout
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