3.8. SR 10-02-2006
City of Elk River
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Section Meeting Date
Consent October 2, 2006
Item Description
Consider Resolution Amending Resolution 05-85 Establishing
the Ice Arena Commission Dates
Item Number
3.8.*
Prepared by
Rich Czech, Ice Arena Mana er
Reviewed by
Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation
Director
Introduction
On Tuesday August 8, 2006, the Arena Commission voted unanimously to add two Arena Commission
meetings per year on a trial basis. The reason for adding the two extra meetings is to discuss special
projects and topics that the Ice Arena Commissioners would like to place on the agenda.
Discussion
At the August 8, 2006 Ice Arena Commission meeting, discussion took place in regards to increasing the
number of Ice Arena Commission meetings per year. After some discussion, the consensus of the Ice
Arena Commission was to hold the two additional meetings per year on the second Wednesdays of
November and January at 6:00 p.m. The second Wednesdays were chosen for November and January due
to conflicts with hockey during the winter months. (The April and August meetings will continue to be
held the second Tuesdays of April and August).
Staff realized after this meeting that the Parks and Recreation Commission also meets the second
Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
. Excerpt from August 8, 2006 Ice Arena Commission minutes
· Resolution 06- _ Amending Resolution 05-85 Establishing the Ice Arena Commission Dates
Action Requested
Mayor and Council are asked to consider adoption of the attached resolution amending resolution 05-85
establishing the Ice Arena Commission dates.
Council Action
Motion by _
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
S:\Council\Added Ice Arena meeting. doc
Ice Arena Commission Minutes
August 8, 2006
Page 3
UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER BRYAN ADAMS ABOUT UTILITY PRICE
REDUCTIONS FOR THE ARENA. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
Mr. Czech presented information regarding Ice Arena rates for surrounding communities.
He stated that his recommendation is to raise the summer hourly prime rate from $125 an
hour to $135 an hour.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER FARBER TO INCREASE THE SUMMER HOURLY PRIME
RATE FROM $125.00 AN HOUR TO $135.00 AN HOUR. MOTION CARRIED
6-0.
10. Commission Meetings
Commissioner Farber indicated that the Council discussed adding additional Ice Arena
Commission meetings. He stated that the Council was open to adding an additional four
meetings per year. He explained that with two meetings a year, if you miss one you miss
50% of the meetings. He indicated that he doesn't believe that the Commission can
accomplish much in two meetings a year. He stated that the Commission comes up with
great ideas but that it is difficult to recall these discussions six months later at the next
meeting. He believes the Commission needs to meet more frequently in order to be a more
effective Commission.
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Commissioner Johnson stated that this is his tenth year on the Commission and during that
time, the Commission has not had to call many special meetings so he questioned if
additional meetings are necessary. He stated that if additional meetings are added he would
like to revisit the issue in a year.
Discussion took place on what topics would be discussed at the additional meetings. It was
the consensus of the Commission that the agendas items for the additional meetings would
be generated by the Commissioners and staff will be given ample time to prepare backup
materials.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER HALGREN AND SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER FARBER TO AMEND THE ICE ARENA COMMISSION
MEETING SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE TWO ADDITIONAL MEETINGS ON
THE SECOND WEDNESDAYS OF JANUARY AND NOVEMBER; FOR THE
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THESE TWO ADDITIONAL MEETINGS TO BE
GENERATED BY THE COMMISSION MEMBERS; AND TO REVISIT THIS
ISSUE IN ONE YEAR. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
11. Staff Updates
Mr. Czech indicated that staff completed installation of the center grove along the north wall
and is in the process of reinstalling the boards and putting up the protective netting.
He stated that the installation of new benches in the locker rooms was put on hold. He
explained that since the project uses recycled material, it could be funded with landfill
abatement money. This project was expanded to include all eight locker rooms and has been
included in the 2007 budget.
RESOLUTION 06-_
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 05-85 ESTABLISHING
THE ICE ARENA COMMISSION MEETING DATES
WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council adopted Resolution 96-96 establishing the Ice Arena
Commission meetings and adopted Resolution 05-86 amending those meeting to the
second Tuesdays of April and August at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall with additional
meetings being held at the call of the Chair or at the request of two other
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2006, the Ice Arena Commission voted unanimously to add two
additional meetings to take place on the second Wednesday of January and the
second Wednesday of November; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-255 of the Elk River City Code calls for the City Council to establish by
resolution the meeting dates, times, and locations of the Ice Arena Commission
meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River that
the Elk River Ice Arena Commission shall meet on the second Tuesday of April and
August at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall and the second Wednesday of January and
November at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall with additional meetings being held at the call of
the Chair or at the request of two other Commissioners.
Passed and adopted by the City of Elk River City Council on this 2nd day of October 2006.
Stephanie Klinzing
Mayor
ATTEST:
Joan Schmidt
City Clerk