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6.0. SR 01-31-1994 JAN 12 '94 11: 25 FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION PAGE.002 l' e ELK RlY.ER ICE ARENA z. PURl'OSB The purpose of this effort is to produce a viable plan and establish a new municipal recreation facility to meet the current and future increasing demands placed on the cit.y and school district. The primary use of this facility is to provide an additional ice sheet and concurrent support space for t.he qrowing hockey programs within the community and surroundinq area. II. BACltGJ.omm e In mid-1993, a citizen task force was est.ablished to develop plans for a community civic center to be inteqrated with the city hall complex on city property. The initial plan included multi- use activities such as performing arts presentations, trade shows, community rooms and recreational activities. This plan included a 2,500 seat ice arena with an olympic sized ice sheet. As a result of discussions with task force members and residents, we have now determined that the ice arena portion of the civic center could be taken out, thus separating it from the original plan. Although the task force has now focused its efforts qn. the location and development of the ice arena I the civic cent.er concept is still valid, and will be pursued with city officials and task force members within the next few weaks. III. ~ACILITY COXPOJtlD1'1'S Enclosed with this briefinq paper is a preliminary site plan of the proposed arena: e - JAN 12 I 94 1 1 : 26 FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION PAGE.003 e A. Site' Adjacent to the senior Hiqh, next to the present arena on the site of the two outdoor rinks. As shown on the preliminary plan, an additional 39 parking spots are available. B. .!iUs The building- is approximately 180' x 260' with 2,500 seat capacity and a maximum size Olympic ice sheet of 100' x 200'. The present arena is approximatelY 110' x 220' with an ice sheet of 85' x 189'. c. J1.IS: primary use is for ice hockey, with additional use available for other ice skating functions such as figure and public skati~q ; also indoor soccer, tennis, volleyball, walkinq, and in-line skating. I). Trft-ffic: Although the new facility is larger~ its principal use will be during the "off peak" hours of the typical school day; niqhts and weekends. Parkinq volumes should be smaller than varsity football games. e IV. ,;J1UCING The 'task force is pursuinq a Gross Revenue Recreational Facility Bond issue 1:hrough the city's BOA at a current estimated cost of $3 million. payment of the bonds will be made from. revenues received from the facilities' user fees. Such fees would include ice time rental, concession revenues, advertising, etc. Also, the present arena's bond debt will be paid in full by October 1995,; at which tim~ the revenues from this facility can,.be...used to assist in the debt payment of the new revenue bond. A meeting with city officials is scheduled for Friday, January 7, 1994. Further information regarding bonding requirements, EDA responsibilities, city obligations and manaqement issues, will be provided at the school board meetinq. e e e JAN 12 '94 1 1 : 26 FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION PAGE.004 V. a.IIIER-fIlIIP To accomplish this development, the school district would deed the land for the present and new arena to the city. consequently, the arenas would become municipal facilities mana9'ed and controlled by the city. An arena advisory board is recommended to provide ongoing advisory responsibility for the use of the two arenas. Disposal of the existing outdoor rinks and accompanying lighting system vould be offered to the city for their recreational use. VI . '.rXIIB'1'ABLB . Meetings with School District and City January - February Secure property through deed to city March Advertise Revenue Bond proposal April Beqin construction June Open facility December . . . . . .. ~ VII. aUHKABY Our efforts are directly related to ~e needs of the community and school district. This facility will be a positive asset, one that ve vill all be proud of in being able to meet our current demands through improved service to our customers and users, ,as . well as placing us in a position to effectively and productively meet our future needs. Throuqh the productive efforts and cooperation of the school district and city ve vill provide a 4It successful and winning endeavor for everyone involved. JAN 12 · 94 11: 27 FROM AIRPORT COMMISSION PAGE.005 e e .