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STMA ARENA BOARD AGENDA
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL
6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2014 (pgs 1-2)
4. FINANCE REPORTS
a) Approve the February list of claims as presented in the amount of $6,388.49 and
February report (pgs 3-6)
5. ARENA MANAGER
a) Monthly report (pg 7)
6. OLD BUSINESS
a) Presentation of bids/contract award for dehumidification improvements (pgs 8-9)
b) Camera quotes for security (pgs 10-12)
c) 2014 Budget/Rates Discussion (pgs 13-14)
d) Summer ice vs. no summer ice comparison (pg 15)
.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) Knight to remember liquor sales (pg 16)
8. YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
a) Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission presentation (pgs 17-62)
b) Other updates
9. ADJOURN
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ARENA BOARD MINUTES
February 10, 2014
6:00 p.m.
Present: Members Gayle Weber, Dan Wagner, Kevin Kasel, Chris Schumm, and Larry Sorensen
were present. Chairman Jeff Lindquist was absent. Also present: Albertville City Administrator/PWD
Adam Nafstad, Finance Director Tina Lannes, and Youth Hockey Association Representatives Adam
Smiglewski, Kurt Sjelin and Tammy Tupper. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Acting
Chair Gayle Weber.
Set Agenda
Members Kasel/Sorensen moved to set the agenda as amended. All voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
Members Sorensen\Schumm moved to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2014 Board Meeting as
presented. All voted aye.
Finance Reports
There was just some discussion on the up-to-date year end 2013 financial statements. Items added to
the expenses after the meeting in December was a $19,101.74 payment to 292 Design Group that was
shown in professional services, but will be taken from reserves (funded depreciation). In addition
member Weber asked for clarification on the $17,000 in revenues that was more than the $12,000
budgeted for advertising. Lannes confirmed that $12,000 was advertising and the additional funds
came from youth hockey for the Ballard King study and purchasing of the advertising contract with
Franklin Outdoor.
Lannes pointed out that cash is listed as estimated cash balance and will remain that way until the
financial statements are audited and cash balance at year end is confirmed. Members Kasel\Schumm
moved to approve the January list of claims in the amount of $5,024.10 and the January Financial
Report as presented. All voted aye.
Arena Manager’s Report
Nafstad updated the Board on possible energy grant and researching the possibility of changing out the
arena lighting to LED. The quotes are around $20,000, but Nafstad has had mixed feedback on
whether or not LED is appropriate for an arena. The Board had a discussion on the LED lights,
placement and will continue the discussion once staff brings back more information.
Nafstad reported that the ice rates in the manager’s report are for 2013-2014. Several local rinks are
looking at a $5-$10 increase but have not been set as of yet. The Board had a short discussion on rates
and member Weber asked when the rates need to be set. Lannes stated that they need to be set in April
and no later than May. Staff will put the rates on the March agenda along with the budget.
Old Business
Nafstad reported that the insulation and dehumidification improvement project is currently out to bid.
He described the multiple bid categories and alternates, as well as the work items which quotes are
being requested. Nafstad stated if lowest bid package is less than the $545,000, the Albertville City
Council will award contracts per the cost-share agreement. If the low bid package is higher than the
$545,000 budgeted, it will come back to the STMA Arena Board for direction.
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STMA Ice Arena
February 10, 2014 Minutes
Page 2
Lannes presented the proposed 2014 budget with the requested rate increases effective September.
Lannes mentioned that the issue is with the arena being closed there is a loss of revenue and some
expenses are decreased. Also, depreciation went up because of the new roof and would increase again
in 2015 with the new improvements planned. Staff is looking for direction and will be brought back to
the Board in March. Sorensen mentioned that with the Ballard King study they stated we would save
money, but with the budget in front of the Board it looks like we would lose less if we had ice. Lannes
mentioned that is correct and the Ballard King study was referring to the arena being completely shut
down in the summer, no use or activity or employees. The Board discussed the budget, rate options
and funding depreciation. In addition electric and gas utilities projected with the improvement and
what staff thinks how they will be affected along with maintenance issues. Items not funded or in the
2014 proposed budget are deep cleaning, rubber floor repairs, compressor maintenance rebuilding of
pump, seal coating of the parking lot, camera’s or the conversion of Freon. Kasel asked if we take out
the conversion what is the unbudgeted maintenance items total. Nafstad and Lannes stated it is about
$21,000 for identified improvements that are needed but not budgeted for. Board directed staff to
bring the proposed budget back in March and to include 2015 projections.
Youth Hockey Association
Sjelin stated that youth hockey has no issue with the lighting in the arena, no complaints. He asked the
Board if they could bring in a group to the next Arena Board meeting. The organization, National
Sports Commission, is putting together a study on a multi-use complex and how to get the community
involved and support at no charge.
Sorensen asked about the outdoor sheet of ice. Sjelin mentioned that it doesn’t make sense to spend
$300,000 for an outdoor sheet so the focus is back on a facility with a second sheet of ice. So currently
the outdoor sheet of ice is on hold until the association sees what the National Sports Commission
presents.
Adjourn
Members Wagner\Schumm moved to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. All voted aye.
Attest:
__________________________________
Tina Lannes, City Finance Director
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STMA
STMA Preliminary Budget to Actual February 2014 (Cash Basis)
2014 Budget $0
rate increase
February
2014
Actual
2014
Actual YTD
2/28/2014
%
Annual
Income
Ice Rental (currently includes Dec Acct.
Rec.Collected $243,450.00
$13,050.00
$58,699.68
24.11%
Concessions $33,000.00
$6,280.35
$12,934.35
39.20%
Other Revenues (Advertising/LMC/ins claims) $12,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
0.00%
Vending $1,100.00
$205.21
$390.86
35.53%
Open Skate/Hockey, etc $6,000.00
$265.00
$2,948.00
49.13%
Interest $1,200.00
$0.00
$0.00
0.00%
Misc Revenue $1,800.00
$272.90
$770.90
Total Income $298,550.00 $20,073.46 $75,743.79
25.37%
Expenses
Salaries, wages, taxes & Benefits $109,024.90
$10,800.49
$21,969.52
20.15%
Supplies (Office, misc) $1,500.00
$701.70
$701.70
46.78%
Supplies (Concession) $12,150.00
$2,545.88
$3,549.21
29.21%
Fuel, Misc $2,400.00
$259.68
$259.68
10.82%
Professional Services $15,000.00
$577.65
$577.65
3.85%
Sales Tax $3,200.00
$724.03
$978.42
30.58%
Telephone $1,000.00
$75.81
$75.81
7.58%
Electric $65,000.00
$29.87
$59.74
0.09%
Gas $8,000.00
$2,048.47
$2,048.47
25.61%
Water $17,500.00
$3,478.56
$5,528.87
31.59%
Refuse $1,300.00
$121.77
$413.26
31.79%
Insurance $9,000.00
$0.00
$1,922.00
21.36%
Administration $11,686.87
$973.90
$1,947.80
16.67%
Misc. $525.00
$0.00
$150.00
28.57%
Depreciation $47,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
0.00%
Repair Maintenance – Machinery $10,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
0.00%
Repair Maintenance – Building $27,500.00 $1,380.54 $1,983.31
7.21%
Total Operating Expenses $341,786.77
$23,718.35
$42,165.44
12.34%
Net Income/Loss ($43,236.77) ($3,644.89) $33,578.35
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STMA CASH BALANCES AND RECEIVABLES
February 28, 2014
Cash Balance Operations
Cash Balance 1/1/14 (estimated) $118,209
Add Revenues (collected in 2014) $ 75,744
Less Expenses $ 42,165
Cash Balance 2/28/14 (estimated) $151,787
Restricted Cash (depreciation) $74,501
Cash for operations $77,286
Total Cash Balance 2/28/14 (estimated) $151,787
Accounts Receivable
February 28, 2014 - $40,720
Cash Balance Dedicated Capital Improvement Fund
Arena Owner Dedicated Cap. Imp. Fund
Beginning Balance 1/1/14
$50,000
2013 contribution re. by STMA schools
$0
2014 contribution rec. by St. Michael
$0
2014 contribution rec. by Albertville
$0
2014 contribution rec. by STMA Schools
$0
Balance 2/28/14 $50,000
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STMA Vendor Check Detail Register
February 2014
Check Amt Invoice Comment
10100 Premier Bank
Paid Chk# 002585E 2/18/2014 S & T OFFICE PRODUCTS E 810-00000-200 Office Supplies (GENERAL) $13.99 01QF4650 Dry Erase Markers
Paid Chk# 002586E 2/18/2014 WATSON COMPANY E 810-00000-252 Food/Consessions For Resale $333.96 835622 STMA Arena candy, slushy syrup, soft pretzel E 810-00000-252 Food/Consessions For Resale $176.74 835862 STMA Arena Nacho Chips, Popcorn, Soft Pretzel
Paid Chk# 002594E 2/18/2014 BERTELSON E 810-00000-200 Office Supplies (GENERAL) $75.88 OE-345138-1 STMA Arena Air fresheners
Paid Chk# 002596E 2/18/2014 FERRELLGAS E 810-00000-212 Motor Fuels $112.74 1080214298 STMA Arena Fuel E 810-00000-212 Motor Fuels $146.94 1080536277 STMA Arena Fuel
Paid Chk# 002598E 2/18/2014 WRIGHT-HENNEPIN COOP ELECTRIC E 810-00000-381 Electric Utilities $29.87 050142701 STMA Arena Fire Panel Monitoring March 2014
Paid Chk# 032926 2/18/2014 ALS COFFEE E 810-00000-252 Food/Consessions For Resale $549.35 115713 STMA Arena coffe, hot chocolate, cups, clutches
Paid Chk# 032928 2/18/2014 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $11.52 629-7923727 STMA Arena Mat, mop, laundry bag
Paid Chk# 032930 2/18/2014 CENTERPOINT ENERGY E 810-00000-383 Gas Utilities $2,048.47 53901310 STMA Arena 5898 Lachman Ave NE
Paid Chk# 032934 2/18/2014 COCA COLA ENTERPRISES BOTTLING E 810-00000-254 Soft Drinks/Mix For Resale $279.72 148190714 STMA Arena Soda, Water, Powerade
Paid Chk# 032938 2/18/2014 DJS TOTAL HOME CARE CTR-ARENA E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $4.99 74166 STMA Arena Black duct tape E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $8.99 74170 STMA Arena Velcro Tape E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $18.27 74292 STMA Arena Glue, Seal Tape, Masking Tape
Paid Chk# 032939 2/18/2014 ECM PUBLISHERS, INC. E 810-00000-300 Professional Srvs (GENERAL) $525.36 71934 STMA Arena Bids ad #169546
Paid Chk# 032949 2/18/2014 JORSON & CARLSON INC E 810-00000-300 Professional Srvs (GENERAL) $52.29 354799 Ice Scraper Knives Sharpened
Paid Chk# 032955 2/18/2014 METLIFE (VISION) E 810-00000-130 Employer Paid Ins (GENERAL) $23.51 5262371 Emp Vision
Paid Chk# 032956 2/18/2014 METLIFE-GROUP BENEFITS E 810-00000-130 Employer Paid Ins (GENERAL) $133.57 Feb 2014 Emp Life, Dental, Stdis
Paid Chk# 032972 2/18/2014 SCR, INC - ST. CLOUD E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $583.33 277038 STMA Arena Blanket Maint Feb 2014 E 810-00000-405 Repair/Maint - Buildings $597.17 277143 STMA Arena Refrig Maint Schedule
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Check Amt Invoice Comment
Paid Chk# 032983 2/18/2014 ZEP SALES & SERVICE E 810-00000-200 Office Supplies (GENERAL) $61.87 9000731359 STMA Arena Toilet tissue E 810-00000-200 Office Supplies (GENERAL) $549.96 9000741078 STMA Arena Hand Soap, Can Liners, Paper Towels, Disp Gloves, Melts Smart
810 STMA ARENA $6,338.49
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STMA
MANAGER’ GENERAL UPDATE
Date: March 10, 2014
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Grant Fitch, STMA Arena Manager
ARENA RENTAL HOURS – FEBRUARY/MARCH
Name Prime-time Off-peak
Youth Hockey 169 hours
Adult Hockey 12 hours
High School Boys/Girls 27.25 hours
Public Skating/OH 15 hours
Private rentals 10.5 hours
Learn to Skate 0 hours
Total hours 233.75 hours 0 hours
Ice Rates: For the Board’s use, tabulated below is a summary of current and past rates for local
arenas. Highlighted rates reflect known rate adjustments for the 2014-15 season (+/-). It should
be noted most of the arenas surveyed also offer a spring/summer rate averaging $150/hr.
Ice Rates 2014-15 Season 2013-14 Season 2011-12 Season
Rogers A=$190/B=$145 A=$185/B=$140 A=$180/B=$140
Monticello A=$190/B=$140 A=$185/B=$140 A=$180/B=$125
Buffalo A=$195/B=$143 A=$186/B=$142 A=$174/B=$132
Elk River A=$185/B=$140 A=$190/B=$150 A=$180/B=$145
Waconia unknown A=$200/B=$130 A=$195/B=$130
Delano A=$200 A=$190/B=$150 A=$180/B=$155
Maple Grove A=$190/B=$155 A=$190/B=$155 A=$180/B=$145
Plymouth A=$200 unknown unknown
Sartell A=$165 A=$175/B=$120 unknown
St Cloud MAC A=$160 A=$160/B=$120 unknown
Minnetonka A=$200 unknown unknown
Princeton A=$195 unknown unknown
Champlin A=$200 unknown unknown
St Cloud NHC A=$155/B=$145 unknown unknown
Blain Super Rink A=$205/B=$145 unknown unknown
STMA TBD A=$190/B=$170 A=$185/B=$165
Operations/Ice out: Scheduled for March 12 or soon after (pending project)
Knights to Remember Event: Saturday March 22nd 2014 6pm to 12am
District 5 Squirt B and Girls U10-B End of Year Tournament: 2/28 thru 3/2 = 21 games held
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STMA
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: March 6, 2014
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Adam Nafstad, Albertville Administrator
Re: Dehumidification Improvement – Contract Award
Project bids were opened on February 18th for the improvements related to dehumidification and
insulation. The project Architect will be at the March 10th meeting to present the bids received
and discuss options for going forward given that the bids received were higher than estimated.
In summary, the project was bid with two (2) primary bid categories and quotes were solicited
for several smaller components of the project. A summary of the low bids and quotes is as
follows:
Dehumidification (Bid Category #1): $224,400 – Four (4) bids received and does not include
A/C Alternate
Insulation (Bid Category #2): $284,950 – Only one (1) bid received and does not
include membrane Alternate
Site Work (multiple contracts): $ 27,022 – Multiple quotes received and includes
demolition, concrete pad and parking lot
patching, and fencing
Finishes (multiple contracts): $ 68,000 – Multiple quotes received and includes
Low-E ceiling, paint and wall coatings
Total Construction: $604,372 – Does not include professional service fees
Including professional services (Architect and Construction Manager), the total project cost
would be approximately $695,940, without any contingency. The original, or programmed
budget, for the improvements is $545,000.
Based on the bids and quotes received, the Architect is recommending moving forward with the
dehumidification components and rejecting the bid for the insulation (Bid Category #2). The
Architect recommends revising the plans for insulation and re-bidding. It is believed that a
revised insulation plan will attract more bidders and likely a lower cost; however, it is not
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STMA ARENA BOARD – March 6, 2014
Contract Award for Dehumidification Improvements
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expected that re-bidding will reduce the project cost below the anticipated $545,000 total project
cost.
Should re-bidding the insulation component of the project not produce the budget numbers
desired, moving forward with the dehumidification alone will still greatly improve the
condensation problem. The cost of the dehumidification system and related site improvements
alone is $239,222, plus professional service fees.
The current funding plan includes utilization of $110,000 of Arena reserves and each entity
equally sharing the remaining costs. Originally, it was estimated that each entity would pay
approximately $145,000. Should the project cost $700,000, each entity will need to pay
approximately $196,000.
To keep the project moving forward it is respectfully requested that the Arena Board consider the
following:
Contingent upon execution of a revised “Agreement Governing Repairs to the Joint Powers
Ice Arena”, MOTION TO:
Accept the low bid of Weidner’s Mechanical (said “Low Bidder” in the amount
$224,400) for the installation of the dehumidification system (Bid Category #1), accept
the low quotes for site improvements related to the dehumidification system in an amount
totaling $15,222, authorize the City of Albertville to enter into contracts for the work
related to the dehumidification system improvements, reject the single bid received for
insulation work (Bid Category #2), and direct the Architect to re-bid the insulation related
work for further consideration.
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STMA
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: March 5, 2014
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Tina Lannes, City of Albertville Finance Director
Re: Security Camera’s STMA Ice Arena
A number of years ago staff researched investing in security camera’s for the STMA Ice Arena.
There are several reasons why security cameras would benefit the Arena, and include general
security, as well as, theft and vandalism prevention.
Other than costs associated with equipment replacement when needed, the cameras and their
installation is a one-time investment.
The board requested looking into a proposal for all camera’s needed or desired, which is
understood to be eight (8) cameras. Attached are two proposals for equipment and installation of
8 cameras.
**Note** Wright Hennepin quote doesn’t include running the Cat 5 for the computer connection
in the Arena Manager’s office, which is estimated to approximately $200.
The Cat 5 portion of the quote will be completed whether or not cameras are installed to provide
Grant with a working computer and phone in the Managers office.
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ESTIMATE
DATE
1/6/2014
ESTIMATE NO.
13920
BILL TO:
City of Albertville
5959 Main Ave. N.E.- PO Box 9
Albertville, MN 55301
SHIP TO:
SALES REP
DL
Thank you for letting us provide you with this estimate!TOTAL
LINE 1 PARTNERS, INC.
6901 East Fish Lake Road, Suite 104
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-463-6370
ITEM #DESCRIPTIONQTY UNIT COST TOTAL
>>Analog Cameras<<
S-CX-RG59/118-RRG59 Coax / 1-Pr, 18AWG Siamese Cable, Plenum1,400 0.51 714.00
S-MISC Speco Technologies, Long Range Dome Camera4 486.02 1,944.08
S-MISC Speco Technologies, Short Range Dome Camera4 343.95 1,375.80
S-MISC Speco Technologies, Camera Wall Mount Bracket4 62.61 250.44
S-MISC Everfocus DVR, 8 Channel, 1TB1 551.88 551.88
S-MISC Altronix Power Supply1 89.67 89.67
S-BNC BNC Connector, Compression16 1.20 19.20
S-MISC Miscellaneous, hangers, fasteners1 100.00 100.00
S-SVC Installation, Programming and Testing of Cameras1 2,000.00 2,000.00
>>Cat 5e Cables to Front Office<<
S-UTP-424-5PCat 5e Cable, Plenum700 0.23 161.00
S-REC-SMH241089-2xP, Leviton 2 Port Surface Mount Housing2 2.20 4.40
S-KEY-8G5 5G108-RX5, Leviton, 8 Cond, CAT 5e Connector3 4.60 13.80
S-MP-8SOL 8 Conductor Mod Plug, Solid3 0.70 2.10
S-SVC Installation, Testing1 215.00 215.00
This estimate is for the installation of:
(8) fixed dome indoor/outdoor cameras
(3) Cat 5e cables to front office
Programming of DVR
Assumes:
>>Images will be viewed from PC on network. Does not
include viewing monitor.
$7,441.37
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Date: October 15th 2013
To: City of Albertville
STMA Arena
5898 Lachman Ave NE
Albertville MN 55301
Camera System Proposal
1 GE 8 channel 2Tb digital video recorder $1,410.00
5 GE Truvision dome cameras 3.3-12mm 600TVL resolution cameras 1,100.00
(inside cameras)
3 GE Truvision bullet cameras 5-50mm 650TVL resolution cameras 945.00
(outside cameas)
1 Altronix power supply for cameras 125.00
1 Cable, miscellaneous connectors 100.00
Total Equipment cost $3,680.00
Note: No monitor, cameras can be viewed on site or remotely through a high speed internet connection
Installation labor:
• Labor for this project will be invoiced on an as-needed basis; final amount to be
determined following job completion. We estimate that it will take approximately
48 man hours to this job, if less time is required, the customer will be billed for
hours needed to facilitate installation.
. Total Labor cost $3,600.00
Total Project Budget $7,280.00
Accepted___________________________________Title_________________________Date________________
Josh Neisch
Product & Service Representative
763-477-3022
jneisch@whe.org
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STMA
2014 Proposed Budget
Date: March 5, 2014
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Tina Lannes, Finance Director
In your packet there are three proposed budget options. The difference in each budget is in
regards to rate increases. Any rate increases go into effect in September, so only the last four
months of the proposed budgets reflect increase.
All proposed 2014 budget options reflect reduced revenues due to the fact that ice will be out
from April to August (4 months). Expenses are predicted to be slightly down, but not enough to
offset the projected revenue loss.
As requested by the Board, staff has projected three budgets for 2015 with rate increases
reflecting the same three options for 2014, but including estimated summer ice rental.
Staff recommends that the Board approves a final budget for 2014 and rates no later than the
meeting in April.
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STMA
M E M O R A N D U M
Date: March 6, 2014
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Adam Nafstad, Albertville Administrator
Re: Liquor Sales for “Knight to Remember” Event
The Millside Tavern, owned by Becky Berning and operated out of St. Michael, have indicated
they wish to provide the liquor for the “Knight to Remember” event on March 22nd. The
Millside Tavern currently holds an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, but does not hold a
caterer’s permit. Generally, an on-sale establishment may sell intoxicating liquor off its
premises only if it holds a caterer’s permit and if the sale of the liquor is secondary to food
service at an event. However, a provision in Minnesota State Statute 340A.404 subd. 4 allows “a
City to authorize a retail on-sale licensee (licensee within the City or an adjacent municipality) to
dispense intoxicating liquor at any convention, banquet, conference, meeting or social affair
conducted on the premises of a sports, convention or cultural facility owned by the City”.
At their March 3rd meeting, the Albertville Council approved the one-day liquor sale at the STMA
Ice Arena, contingent upon 1) the receipt of proof of general and liquor liability insurance, 2)
proof of current liquor licenses held, and 3) approval of the STMA Ice Arena Board.
Staff discussed the relevant statute with the City Attorney and it appears the City of Albertville
meets the statutory requirements to give this authorization. Staff also spoke with the STMA Ice
Arena insurance agent and no issues were seen, so long as the licensee names the STMA Ice
Arena as the location and clarifies the date of the event.
No fee is associated with the authorization.
If the Arena Board agrees with the 1-day liquor sale, the following motion is requested:
MOTION TO: Allow the one-day liquor sale at the STMA Ice Arena for the “Knight to
Remember” Event.
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Members of the St. Michael-Albertville Youth Hockey Association have contacted the
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) about evaluating the current operations of the
STMA one-sheet arena to determine if any revenue enhancements and cost savings can be
achieved and the potential for building a second sheet of ice in their community. MASC has
experience to provide an evaluation of current operations and the viability of building a second.
The MASC administered over $18 million in “Mighty Ducks” program grants, which
spurred the net increase of 61 new ice sheets in Minnesota and renovations at another 74
arenas from 1995 to 2000. (St. Michael/Albertville received $250,000 to build its current
arena from the Mighty Ducks program in 1996-1997.)
The MASC is the owner of the Schwan Super Rink, the world’s largest ice arena, which
has operated in the black for every one of its 16 years.
The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission is the owner of all campus facilities at the National
Sports Center in Blaine. The National Sports Center Foundation – a state-chartered, private
501(c)3 corporation – operates all of the NSC’s facilities, and with no state operating subsidy.
NSC Consulting was formed to market the development and operational expertise of the NSC
staff to out-of-state clients. Each year, the MASC provides consulting advice to a select number
of Minnesota communities on a pro bono basis. NSC Consulting’s specialty is producing
feasibility studies that help Minnesota local governments to evaluate the viability of proposed
sports facilities.
In addition to operating the Schwan Super Rink, the National Sports Center Foundation has
contracted to perform ice arena turn-arounds at a few facilities in the region, including at East
Bethel and is currently managing the Centennial Arena, which is owned by ISD #12.
MASC recommends that any potential amateur athletic facility project start with the formation of
a task force that includes all of the stakeholders.
Our recommendation is that the task force would be made up of members representing the
following groups:
Arena Board
St. Michael and Albertville City Councils
St. Michael-Albertville School District Board
Chamber of Commerce
Figure Skating
Lacrosse
Soccer
Youth Hockey
Adult Hockey
Summer Hockey Camp
As a condition of the MASC providing a written feasibility study of community sports facility,
we require that the owners of the facility formally request by letter or email that the MASC
conduct a study.
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We will evaluate a potential request from the St. Michael-Albertville community and present you
either a positive or negative response in a timely manner.
Paul Erickson
Executive Director
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Mark Erickson
Research Analyst
NSC Consulting
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MINNESOTA’S SPORTS ECONOMIC IMPACT ENGINE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
02 Agency Overview and Mission
06 Statewide Economic Impact
10 The Flagship Facility: The National Sports Center
16 Statewide Facilities
18 Bush Lake Ski Jump
19 Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort
20 Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL
21 Minneapolis Sports Center
22 National Hockey and Event Center
23 National Volleyball Center
24 Ole Mangseth Memorial Ski Jump/Mt. Itasca Ski Area
25 Range Recreation Civic Center
26 St. Louis River Outpost Whitewater Center
27 University of Minnesota Aquatic Center
28 Grant Programs
30 Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant Program
34 Mighty Kids Grant Program
36 MASC/CFL Youth Enrichment Grant Program (Mighty Kicks)
38 Map of the statewide scope of grants (grant locations)
40 MASC Milestones
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AGENCY OVERVIEW AND MISSION
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The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) was
created in 1987 by the Minnesota Legislature to promote the
economic and social benefits of amateur sports. In the 26 years
since, the MASC has become a role model for its creation of
innovative and stable programs and events that have benefitted
Minnesota residents financially and socially.
The agency has become well known for three major
accomplishments:
1. Creating annual amateur sports events which attract
thousands of out-of-state visitors annually to spend
millions of dollars while visiting the state.
2. Servicing the sports needs of Minnesota residents by
building sports facilities and creating events, leagues
and instructional programs that improve the health and
wellness of Minnesota families.
3. Fostering public/private and state/non-state partnerships
that have delivered solid value to Minnesota taxpayers, and
also enhanced the operational stability of the Minnesota
amateur sports infrastructure.
The Long-Range Vision: statewide regional sports centers
The MASC is well along in the creation of a network of amateur
sports facilities that will be strategically placed around the state.
These centers will offer different kinds of facilities that will offer
sports tailored to the strengths of the host communities. Here is
a summary of the MASC’s regional sports network:
The flagship: The National Sports Center, Blaine. The NSC has
always been envisioned as Minnesota’s premier amateur sports
facility, and in the 22 years since the facility opened the MASC
has appropriately devoted significant resources into ensuring
the growth, financial self-sufficiency and relevancy of the
campus. Now the largest amateur sports campus in the world,
the NSC offers soccer, hockey, figure skating, golf, cycling,
lacrosse, rugby, ultimate, football and baseball programs and
events.
Southeast: Rochester. Anchored by the National Volleyball
Center, Rochester offers volleyball, basketball and other court
sports. In addition to events at the NVC, the Rochester Amateur
Sports Commission is a leader in pushing southeast Minnesota
communities to keep their local sports programs healthy and
growing.
Central: St. Cloud. The National Hockey and Event Center is
the most well-known sports venue in the St. Cloud area. The
St. Cloud Area Sports Commission also hosts events in their
community like the Star of the North Games and the Can-Am
Police and Fire Games.
Northeast: Duluth and the Iron Range. The Giants Ridge Golf
and Ski Resort in Biwabik is among the most-visited recreational
sports facilities in Northeast Minnesota, catering to downhill
skiers, nordic skiers and golfers from the Dakotas, Wisconsin,
Manitoba and Ontario. Other MASC facilities in the area include
the Whitewater Center on the St. Louis River within Jay Cooke
State Park, which is operated by the University of Minnesota-
Duluth, and Ole Mangseth Memorial Ski Jump, the centerpiece
of the Mt. Itasca Ski Area in Coleraine, a facility that includes
cross-country skiing trails, a biathlon range and a downhill ski
hill. The ski jump and biathlon range in particular attract out-of-
state athletes to major competitions.
AGENCY OVERVIEW AND MISSION
AGENCY OVERVIEW AND MISSION
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Southwest: Marshall. The Southwest Minnesota Amateur
Sports Commission has gathered impressive community
support to build a multi-sport complex of indoor courts and
outdoor fields that will attract out-of-state teams from the
Dakotas, Iowa and Nebraska. In the fall of 2012, voters passed
a local-option sales tax to pay for the local component of
facility construction, and the community is seeking capital
bonding money from the State of Minnesota in the 2013
Legislative session. Obtaining funding for the Southwest
Minnesota Sports Center is the number-one legislative priority
of the MASC in the 2013 session.
Twin Cities: Saint Paul. The MASC is working with the City of
Saint Paul and the Saint Paul Convention and Visitors’ Bureau to
determine what type of facility and the location that will best
meet the mission of the MASC and the goals of City.
Northwest: Moorhead. The City of Moorhead is developing
plans for an expansion of their soccer complex that would allow
it to host large soccer tournaments drawing out-of-state teams.
Governing Boards
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
Duane Arens (Chair), Minneapolis
Anne Berry, Minneapolis
Karla Bigham, Cottage Grove
Joel Carlson, Zimmerman
John R. Evans, Golden Valley
Judy Frisch, Moorhead
Michael Hahm, Saint Paul
Representative Melissa Hortman, Brooklyn Park
Edward Hruska, Rochester
Senator Sheldon Johnson, Saint Paul
Bob Milbert, South St. Paul
Albert Nuness, Eden Prairie
Alex Rowell, Eden Prairie
Representative Tim Sanders, Blaine
Senator David H. Senjem, Rochester
David Stead (non-voting), Coon Rapids
Representative Mike Sundin, Esko
Senator David J. Tomassoni, Chisholm
John Wendt, Inver Grove Heights
Paul D. Erickson (Executive Director), Circle Pines
Howard T. “Chub” Stewart (emeritus), Rochester
Walter Bush (emeritus), Edina
B.T. Tom Duffy (emeritus), Minneapolis
National Sports Center Foundation
John Daniels (Chair), Minneapolis
Todd Andrews, Edina
Paul Beggin, Saint Paul
Jonah Berndt, Arden Hills
Al Gottschalk, Blaine
Lisa Hockert, Circle Pines
Todd Johnson, Saint Paul
John McClellan, Lino Lakes
Kelly McDyre, Minneapolis
Steve Novak, Blaine
Ivar Sorenson, Minneapolis
Phil Voxland, Minneapolis
Kris Bjerkness (NSCF Chief Administrative Officer), Circle Pines
Paul D. Erickson (Executive Director), Circle Pines
Star of the North State Games
Mike Hermes (Chair), Roseville
Jay Lotthammer, Eden Prairie
Wally Lyslo, Burnsville
Kelly Sayre (LOC Representative), St. Cloud
Shelley Boettcher (LOC Representative), Rochester
Jessica Williams (LOC Representative), Saint Paul
Stephonie Wentz (Co-Director), Blaine
Barclay Kruse (Co-Director), Coon Rapids
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STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT
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STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT-MASC FACILITIES
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09STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER ECONOMIC IMPACT
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THE FLAGSHIP FACILITY:
THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
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A unique asset
The National Sports Center (NSC) is the flagship facility and the
crown jewel of all the MASC facilities statewide.
The NSC is the world’s largest amateur sports and meeting
facility. The NSC campus operates over 100 unique programs
and events in a variety of sports as well as hosting numerous
national and international competitions annually that draw
over 4 million visitors a year. The NSC is a priceless, innovative
and unique state asset.
The NSC has a dual mission:
• To generate out-of-state economic impact through
amateur sports events and programs. In an independent
study of the NSC by the State of Minnesota Office of
Analysis and Evaluation, the NSC produces over $44 million
of out-of-state economic impact annually. Out-of-state
visitors generate $2.3 million of taxes to the state annually,
and $800,000 in annual local taxes.
• To provide amateur sports opportunities to Minnesota
residents. Even though the NSC has produced impressive
out-of-state economic impact, the fact remains that the
bulk of visitors are Minnesota residents – 92 percent, in
fact. These are families and athletes who play in leagues
and tournaments, attend events as spectators, buy tickets
to non-sport events and play on the golf course. On an
average day there are 12 different programs and events
taking place each day at the NSC, and most service the
local community.
The complex opened in 1990 and was built by the State of
Minnesota as part of a statewide building program to improve
Minnesota’s amateur sports facilities.
The complex is a 600-acre multi-sport facility located in Blaine,
Minnesota. The campus includes the eight-sheet Schwan
Super Rink; a 8,500-seat stadium; the Schwan Center meeting
and events building; a 21,000 square-foot exhibition facility; a
multi-faceted family golf center, the National Youth Golf Center,
which features the 18-hole Victory Links course; an indoor
Sports Hall with a FieldTurf field; 250-meter all-wood cycling
velodrome, 150-bed residence hall and 52 athletic fields. The
facility has welcomed over 50 million visitors since its opening
in 1990. The NSC generates over $44 million in annual out-of-
state economic impact.
Financing
Even though most of the facility development and land
purchases were made with State of Minnesota funding, the
THE FLAGSHIP FACILITY: THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
facility is operated by a non-profit corporation, the National
Sports Center Foundation (NSCF). The NSCF operates the facility
on a self-supporting basis. State funds were used to build a
portion of the facility, but no operating subsidy is provided.
The original state investment was $14.7 million, and to date the
State has invested just over $20 million in the NSC campus. Since
2000 however, the NSC Foundation has financed the majority of
an ambitious construction phase through private investment.
About 2/3 of the new National Youth Golf Center was financed
privately, as was 100 percent of the construction of four new
sheets of ice at the Schwan Super Rink, 100 percent of the new
Sport Expo Center, and a portion of the development of the
Schwan Center meeting and events facility.
The Schwan Super Rink was funded by a cooperative of
eleven local governmental partners along with the Minnesota
Amateur Sports Commission (MASC). The partners include
the cities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Coon
Rapids, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, New Brighton, Shoreview, as
well as Ramsey and Anoka Counties. Total construction cost was
$11 million. The $10 million Super Rink expansion was also built
with non-state money. Partners include Centennial, Blaine and
Tri-City Youth Hockey Associations, the Herb Brooks Foundation
and Bethel University, all of which made an initial investment
and then pay off the construction bonds through the sales of
ice time.
What’s on the NSC campus?
Victory Links Golf Course
This is the only PGA Tour-designed public golf course in
the state of Minnesota. The links-style course also features
Tournament Green Putting Course, a full-service clubhouse
and driving range. Victory Links conducts numerous clinics,
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programs and leagues for all ages. Victory Links is proud to
boast the largest junior golf program in the state, utilizing The
First Tee instructional model.
Schwan Super Rink
Eight sheets of ice under one roof! This is the largest ice arena
complex in the world and home to the U.S. Women’s Olympic
Hockey Team, four high school hockey teams (Irondale boys
and girls, Mounds View girls and Legacy Christian Academy
boys) and two college teams (Bethel University men and
women). The Schwan Super Rink hosts tournaments, leagues
and development programs year-round.
The $21 million project totals over 300,000 square feet.
Included in the arena is the pleasant, 70 degree Hat Trick Café
that overlooks four of the sheets, 32 oversized locker rooms that
provide comfortable quarters for all user groups, a pro shop,
and extensive dryland training facilities for hockey and figure
skating. The two major dryland training facilities are the 12,500
square foot Herb Brooks Training Center which offers state-of-
the-art weight training and speed and fitness machines, and
the 6,200 square foot dryland training center that provides a
conditioning and dance studio, changing area, parents’ viewing
area and offices for coaches.
Sports Hall
This versatile 58,000 square foot indoor facility is used for
soccer, baseball, lacrosse, flag football and other field sports, as
well as non-sport events.
Athletic Fields
One the most striking things about the NSC when arriving on
campus is the number of fields. The facility currently boasts 52
fields that can be used for soccer, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate disc
and other outdoor field sports.
Stadium
The 8,500 seat NSC Stadium is the home field of the
Minnesota Stars FC professional soccer club. It has also
hosted numerous events, from U.S. National Team soccer
games to the Opening Ceremony of Schwan’s USA CUP,
to outdoor music events. Many famous soccer stars have
played or appeared in the stadium, including Pele, Landon
Donovan, Mia Hamm, Brandy Chastain, Freddy Adu, and
Abby Wambach.
Velodrome
The NSC Velodrome is 250-meters of pure adrenaline.
Pitched 42-degrees in the corners, the all-wood cycling
velodrome features some of the most exciting action on
campus. The NSC Velodrome has hosted numerous high-
level cycling events including the Olympic Cycling Trials,
World Championship Trials, National Championship and
annual grand prix events.
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Meeting Facilities
Schwan Center
The original Schwan Center facility opened in 2005; the new
Sport Expo Center addition opened in 2012. The entire Schwan
Center now totals 36,000 square feet. The flexible meeting
space of the original Schwan Center building totals 15,200 sq.
ft., and can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, from
small groups up to large gatherings of 500 people. The new
Sport Expo Center adds 21,000 square feet to Schwan Center.
The Expo Center features an 18,000 square foot clear-span
exhibition space. Schwan Center now offers the best of both
worlds - meeting space in the original Schwan Center and
exhibition space in the new Sport Expo Center.
Residence Hall
The NSC Residence Hall, a 180-bed dormitory with an adjoining
cafeteria, is used for residence camps, and tournaments
requiring on-site housing. The U.S. Women’s National Hockey
Team uses the NSC Residence Hall when players are in residence
for training camps.
Parking
The NSC has varous parking facilities across the campus and also
hosts ride-and-drive events and other community functions.
Major NSC events
Schwan’s USA CUP
The NSC’s largest event, this flagship event attracts nearly 1,000
youth soccer teams (962 in 2012) to the NSC campus each July.
Last year, teams came from 21 different states and 16 countries,
totaling 14,000 players. Stretching over 10 days, the tournament
produces over $21 million in out-of-state economic impact.
Other soccer tournaments
The NSC produces six other soccer tournaments that draw
a significant number of teams: Spring Cup in early May (165
teams in 2012), NSC Cup on Memorial Day Weekend (179),
Walmart All-American in June (180), Fall Cup in early October
(282), Kick-or-Treat in late October (70) and the Holiday Classic
during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (132).
Schwan Cup
The NSC’s marque holiday hockey tournament has three major
components: 1) Minnesota’s top boys’ high school holiday
tournament in which the top-ranked teams in the state play
at the Xcel Energy Center or Ridder Arena, often playing some
games on live television. Other boys’ teams play at the Schwan
Super Rink. 2) A girls high school tournament that also draws
top teams to play their championship games at Ridder Arena.
And 3) a youth tournament held at the Schwan Super Rink. A
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total of 156 teams played in the 2012 edition of Schwan Cup.
USA International Hockey Cup
This unique summer tournament covers five different weekends
in the summer and often features international teams and AAA
teams that travel from all around the U.S and Canada. Both
boys’ and girls’ divisions are offered in many age groups. In
2012 a total of 220 teams participated in the USA International
Tournament.
Other hockey tournaments
The NSC produces seven other significant hockey tournaments
each year: The Rush 3v3 Festival; held on the President’s Day
holiday (40 teams in 2012); Ironman Adult Tournament in March
(30); Stick-it to Cancer, a women’s fund-raising tournament in
April (120); Walleye Chop, an adult tournament in May (118);
Walmart Cup High School Festival in late July (26); Walmart 3v3
Festival in July (74); The Cup in September (11); The Show in late
September (18); and finally, All-American Girls and Women’s
Tournament, one of the oldest female-only tournaments in the
U.S., held in November (52).
Cycling
The Fixed Gear Classic is the NSC Velodrome’s annual race that
attracts top national and international talent. Held over three
days in early June, this year the race attracted four-time World
Champion and Olympic silver medalist medalist Franco Marvulli
of Switzerland and two-time Tour de France stage winner Leon
Van Bon of the Netherlands.
Golf
The Victory Links Golf Course regularly hosts USGA qualifiers,
including U.S. Amateur and U.S. Public Links Championship
qualifiers. Its highest profile annual event is the 3M
Championship Qualifying Tournament that is held on the
Monday prior to the start of the Champions Tour event at the
TPC Twin Cities.
Figure Skating
The NSC Skating School is Minnesota’s largest, and the Frosty
Blades Figure Skating Competition is the NSC’s annual figure
skating competition. Held in February, it attracts nearly 400
skaters for the three-day competition.
Ultimate
For nine years, the NSC has hosted the USA Ultimate U.S. Youth
Club Championships, a weekend tournament in August that
attracts the best male and female youth-age teams in the U.S.
Rugby
The NSC has hosted numerous high-profile rugby events
including the 2010 Bingham Cup, the World Championship of
gay men’s rugby that attracted teams from 15 different countries,
NCAA Regionals, the U.S. Women’s Club Championships and
the Minnesota State HS Championships.
The Future
Beginning in 2014, the National Sports Center will add new
playing fields on 80 acres of property it currently owns. This
will allow the NSC to expand the capacity of its largest soccer
tournaments, including Schwan’s USA CUP. It will also allow
more use by growing team sports such as lacrosse, rugby, and
ultimate. Increasing the number of fields will also allow the
NSC’s operations staff to better manage field usage, rotating
fields to minimize wear and damage that comes from overuse
of the existing fields.
Attendance Economic Impact Produced
4.1 Million $47,508,000
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STATEWIDE FACILITIES
Bush Lake Ski Jump
Bloomington, Minnesota
8401 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, MN 55438
952.484.8956
jumping@minneapolisskiclub.com
www.minneapolisskiclub.com/jumping
Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington has long been the site
of an active ski jumping community. The Bush Lake Ski Jump,
which opened in January of 2000, added a 70-meter jump to the
selection of smaller jumps already in use. The 70-meter jump
replaced a 40-meter jump, and joins 10- and 25-meter jumps.
The complex of jumps provides a first-class training and event-
hosting site for jumpers of all ages and development. The state
investment funded the construction of the foundation, steel
scaffolding, and timber decking for the jump. The Minneapolis
Ski Club contributed cash and in-kind services totaling more
than $250,000 to complete the jump.
State Investment
$500,000 (1996)
Current Financial Operation
Facility is owned by the Three Rivers Park District and operated
by the Minneapolis Ski Club.
Facility Specifications
70-meter, 25-meter and 10-meter ski jumps
Sports and Activities Served
Ski jumping and Nordic combined
Attendance
1,600
Economic Impact Produced
$132,500
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STATEWIDE FACILITIES
Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort
Biwabik, Minnesota
6325 Wynne Creek Drive
Biwabik, MN 55708
800.688.7669
www.giantsridge.com
Giants Ridge continues its positive economic impact in
northeastern Minnesota, attracting 130,000 guests each year
from Minnesota, the surrounding Midwestern states and
Canada.
During the winter months, in-state and out-of-state skiers visit
Giants Ridge for personal multi-day vacations, as well as to
attend the numerous ski events such as the Mesabi East Nordic
Invitational, and the Minnesota State High School League
Alpine and Nordic Championships. The venue is also the site of
numerous high school ski training camps, which utilizes the on-
site Sports Dorm, and other nearby hotels.
The ski area also services local residents with a season pass
program. It also hosts one of the largest Minnesota Youth Ski
League chapters in the state, and that program has produced
many local junior skiers who have competed at the state and
national level.
During the summer months, guests enjoy two 18-hole
championship golf courses, as well as hiking, biking, canoeing,
and kayaking on two on-site lakes.
State Investment
$2.2 million (1987)
$690,000 (1998)
Current Financial Operation
A subsidized operation of the IRRRB
Facility Specifications
• 500-foot vertical drop downhill ski area, six lifts, 35 runs
• 60 kilometers of international-caliber Nordic ski trails
• Three on-site lodging facilities, restaurant, banquet
facilities
• Sports Dormitory (residence hall)
• Two Championship 18-hole golf courses
Sports and Activities Served
• Alpine skiing
• Canoeing
• Cross-country skiing
• Disc golf
• Freestyle skiing
• Snowboarding
• Golf
• In-line skating
• Mountain biking
• Snowmobiling
• Snow tubing
• Snowshoeing
Attendance
129,000
Economic Impact Produced
$6,200,000
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STATEWIDE FACILITIES
Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL
Roseville, Minnesota
2661 Civic Center Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
651.792.7007
www.skatetheoval.com
The Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL opened in late 1993,
and it has established itself as one of Minnesota’s most visible
venues for national and international events. The OVAL is one
part of the Roseville Skating Center, a three-part venue that
includes the OVAL, an indoor ice arena and the community
center meeting facility.
The OVAL features the world’s largest outdoor refrigerated ice
sheet, with 84 miles of refrigeration piping, 110,000 square feet
of concrete, and 800 tons of refrigerant. As many as 1,200 ice
skaters have been on the OVAL surface at one time.
The facility continues to develop its summer programming with
the addition of one of the Midwest’s largest aggressive skating
parks. The OVAL has hosted three world cup speedskating
meets, two junior world championship speedskating events,
world and national bandy championships, and numerous
national and regional speedskating events.
State Investment
$1.9 Million (1992)
$.5 million (1994)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the City of Roseville.
Facility Specifications
• 400-meter refrigerated speedskating track
• Refrigerated infield bandy, hockey, public skating surface,
fitness room, control room, and large community room
Sports and Activities Served
• Ice speedskating
• In-line speedskating
• Bandy
• Ice hockey
• Public ice skating
• In-line hockey
• Aggressive sports (inline skating, skateboarding, mini-bike
ramp course)
• Largest New Year’s Eve party in the Metro area
• Rosefest activities
Attendance
110,000
Economic Impact Produced
$3,200,000
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STATEWIDE FACILITIES
Minneapolis Sports Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2121 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612.215.4321
www.ywcampls.org/locations/midtown_ywca
The Minneapolis Sports Center is a collaborative effort between
the Midtown YWCA, the Minneapolis Public Schools and the
MASC. Located adjacent to South High School on Lake Street
in Minneapolis, the facility provides athletic training facilities to
under-served urban youth.
State Investment
$3.4 million (1996)
$600,000 (1998)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the Midtown YWCA.
Facility Specifications
• 50,000 square foot fieldhouse
• 50 x 40 yard soccer field
• Four basketball courts
• Four volleyball courts
• Two tennis courts
• Sufficient space to accommodate a 200m indoor track
Sports and Activities Served
• Physical Education classes for Minneapolis Public Schools
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Tennis
• Indoor Soccer
• Golf Practice
• Batting Cages
• Track and Field
• Rugby
• Team Handball
Attendance
84,000
Economic Impact Produced
$175,000
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National Hockey and Event Center
St. Cloud, Minnesota
720 - 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
320.308.3327
www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec/facilities/buildings
nationalHockeyCenter.asp
Home of the St. Cloud State Huskies, the 5,763 seat National
Hockey and Event Center supports not only the men’s and
women’s SCSU ice hockey teams and the St. John’s University
men’s hockey team, but numerous campus and community
programs as well. The facility has hosted numerous USA Hockey
National age-group festivals and training camps and was a
venue for preliminary round games of the 2001 Women’s World
Hockey Championships.
In 1998, the facility hosted the Democratic State Convention,
which pioneered a new effort to host large convention-type
events. The new tradition continued in 2000, with the hosting
of a Billy Graham Crusade.
The National Hockey and Event Center is currently undergoing
a major expansion and renovation project that will encompass
some $30 million in first-class improvements and expansion, with
funding coming from a variety of sources – including charitable
contributions of at least $12 million. The improvements will add
a spacious atrium, new west-end seating, expanded suites and
club level seating, wider concourses, a team store overlooking
the atrium, and new and improved training facilities.
State Investment
$9.5 million (1987)
$6.5 million (2008)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by St. Cloud State University
Facility Specifications
• Two Olympic-size sheets of ice
• Main arena has seating capacity of 5,763
Sports and Activities Served
• Broomball
• Curling
• Figure Skating
• Ice Hockey
• Convention Events, Graduations, Commencements
Attendance
460,000
Economic Impact Produced
$1,900,000
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National Volleyball Center
Rochester, Minnesota
2601 Viola Road NE
Rochester, MN 55901
507.328.5200
www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/facilities/
volleyballcenter/index.asp
The $4.6 million National Volleyball Center opened in September
1998. The Center is winning raves as one of the finest volleyball
facilities in the world. It is unique in that it was built to the
highest standards required by world-class volleyball players,
with high ceilings, spacious off-court clearances, Olympic
quality lighting and a suspended wood Bio-Cushion II floor.
An additional state investment in 2010 allowed for an expansion
of the National Volleyball Center to allow completion of the
original vision for the Center. The expansion will create three
new courts, adding 22,000 square feet.
To date, the NVC has hosted volleyball tournaments, practices,
league games, youth camps and an increasing number of major
college volleyball events. Other sports including basketball,
indoor soccer, cheerleading, and high school physical education
classes have also used the new facility.
State Investment
$2.3 million (1996)
$4 million (2010)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the City of Rochester and the Rochester School
District
Facility Specifications
• 36,000 square feet of playing surface
• Eleven volleyball courts, six basketball courts, three
additional volleyball courts are available at Century High
School, immediately adjacent
• 10,000 square feet in a mezzanine viewing area
• 30-foot ceiling
Sports and Activities Served
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Cheerleading
• Indoor Soccer
• Physical education activities at Century High School
Attendance
62,000
Economic Impact Produced
$760,000
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Ole Mangseth Memorial Ski Jump
Mt. Itasca Ski Area
Coleraine, Minnesota
Mt. Itasca Winter Sports Center
200 Mt. Itasca Drive, PO Box 553
Coleraine, MN 55722
218.245.3487
www.mtitasca.com
Originally built with $175,000 of funding from the MASC, the Ole
Mangseth Ski Jump was upgraded with plastic mats to allow for
ski jump training and competition during the non-snow months.
Paid for with $130,000 of additional MASC funds, this addition,
completed in 1999, has increased usership and economic impact
at the facility significantly. Athletes from throughout the U.S.
have trained in Coleraine for extended periods of time at formal
training camps lasting as long as ten days. Both the U.S. National
Ski Jump Team and the Nordic Combined Development Team
trained at the facility in recent years.
The jump has hosted an impressive list of present and past U.S.
Olympic jumpers, including Jim Maki, Jim Denney, Jim Grahek,
Brian Sanders, Mike Keuler, Casey Colby and Anders Johnson.
The big 70-meter ski jump is the centerpiece of the Mt. Itasca
Winter Sports Center, which includes three other smaller ski
jumps, a downhill ski area, a world-caliber Nordic and biathlon
ski trail system and a main chalet.
Most recently, Mt. Itasca hosted the U.S. Junior World
Championship Biathlon Trials, December 28-30, 2012.
State Investment
$175,000 (1989)
$130,000 (1998)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the Itasca Ski and Outing Club
Facility Specifications
70, 40, 20 and 10-meter ski jumps, alpine ski area, nordic ski
trails, snow tube runs and biathlon range
Sports and Activities Served
• Ski Jumping
• Alpine Skiing
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Nordic Combined
• Snowboarding
• Hiking
• Sliding and Tubing
• Biathlon
Attendance
2,000
Economic Impact Produced
$340,000
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Range Recreation Civic Center
Eveleth, Minnesota
901 Hat Trick Avenue
Eleveth, MN 55734
218.744.1302
www.ironrange.org/things-to-do/range-recreation-civic-center
By working together, the Quad cities of Virginia, Eveleth,
Mountain Iron and Gilbert built the Range Recreation Civic
Center, with support from the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission.
The primary winter use of this facility is curling. An Olympic
event, the United States Curling Association supports this
facility as a National Training Center. The facility is capable of
hosting national and regional championships.
The 25,000 square feet of indoor space is also a busy venue for
trade and car shows, concerts, receptions and conventions.
From the middle of December to the end of March, Curl Mesabi,
the resident curling club, hosted an event every weekend and
leagues every weekday.
State Investment
$1.25 million (additional funding from the following sources:
$600,000 from IRRRB, $500,000 from Quad Cities, contributed
on a per capita basis, $100,000 from the Blandin Foundation,
and $345,000 donated from the curling community)
Current Financial Operation
Quad Cities Joint Recreational Authority (Virginia, Eveleth,
Mountain Iron, Gilbert)
Facility Specifications
• 25,000 square feet
• Eight curling sheets, ice season is October-March
• Capacity is 1,800 people for non-ice events
• Two level heated viewing area
• Full-service restaurant and bar, banquet facilities
• Two locker rooms
Sports and Activities Served
• Curling
• Community activities, including school events,
graduations, trade shows, banquets.
Attendance
27,000
Economic Impact Produced
$225,000
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St. Louis River Outpost Whitewater
Carlton, Minnesota
U of M-Duluth Outdoor Program
121 Sports and Health Center
10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812-2496
218.726.6177
www.umdrsop.org/%28RSOP%20Web%29/Facilities/#outpost
The St. Louis River Outpost continues to be a favorite site for
all whitewater sports. From local beginners to Olympic-caliber
paddlers, the varied terrain of the St. Louis River above and
below the Thompson Dam offer different levels of difficulty.
The University of Minnesota-Duluth Outdoor Program operates
the Outpost Visitor Center at Jay Cooke State Park. This natural
log structure serves as a staging location for classes, clinics, and
competition events.
The new interest in whitewater “rodeo” events has helped boost
usership at the Kayak & Canoe Center. Called “park and play”
paddling (as opposed to longer downriver runs), the Kayak &
Canoe Center has proven to be an ideal site for rodeo paddling.
State Investment
$260,000 (1989)
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the University of Minnesota-Duluth Outdoor
Program
Facility Specifications
Whitewater section of the St. Louis River immediately downstream
from the Thompson Dam. Viewing areas, trails, spectator safety
fencing. Facilities for special events. The Outpost building is used
as a meeting and event headquarters facility, primarily used by
University of Minnesota-Duluth Outdoor Program students.
Sports and Activities Served
• Whitewater Kayak and Canoeing
• Flatwater Canoeing
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Park and Play Paddling Events
• Night Rodeo
Attendance
25,000 (2011)*
Economic Impact Produced
$100,000 (2011)*
*Note: the facility was closed during much of 2012 due to
significant damage from historic flooding in June of 2012.
STATEWIDE FACILITIES
STATEWIDE FACILITIES
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University of Minnesota Aquatic Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
100 Cooke Hall
1900 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612.626.1352
www.recsports.umn.edu/facilities/aquatic
The University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, located east of
Cooke Hall on the Minneapolis campus, was built in 1990. It was
designed to meet or exceed Olympic standards so that it could
host major swimming and diving events. Nearly two acres in
size, the Aquatic Center houses the Dorothy L. Sheppard Pool,
a 50-meter competition pool, eight lanes wide and eight feet
deep, with a movable bulkhead. The separate diving well
features a pair of one-and three-meter boards, as well as 1, 5,
7.5 and 10-meter diving platforms.
In addition to the 1,346 permanent seats, there is room for
1,200 temporary bleachers. In 2005, the Aquatic Center added
a new state-of-the-art video display system completed at a cost
of $250,000. The 21-foot by 10-foot digital video display is the
largest permanent video installation in an aquatic facility in the
United States.
The Aquatic Center has been the site for some of the top
swimming and diving events in the country: nine Big Ten
Championships, six NCAA Championships, many national and
international competitions and countless Minnesota State High
School Championships.
Since opening the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center has
hosted over five million visitors and numerous state, national
and international events, such as:
• One U.S. Olympic Festival
• 39 Girls and Boys High School State Swimming & Diving
Championships
• 11 Women’s Big Ten Championsips
• 11 Men’s Big Ten Championships
• Nine Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division I Championships
• Four Men’s and Women’s NCAA Divisioin II Championships
• One U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Championships
• Four Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships
• Eight Speedo Champions Series Meets
• One USA Diving Spring Nationals
• Three USA Swimming Grand Prix Meets
• One U.S. Paralympic Swimming Trials
• Three U.S. Open Swimming Championships
• One Speedo Junior National Championship
State Investment
$3 million from MASC and $15 million from the University of
Minnesota in 1987
Current Financial Operation
Operated by the University of Minnesota
Facility Specifications
• 50-meter indoor competition pool, eight lanes wide, with
a moveable bulkhead
• Diving well, with one and three-meter boards, and 1, 5, 7.5
and 10-meter diving platforms
• 1,350 permanent seats, with room for 1,200 additional
temporary seats
Sports and Activities Served
• Swimming
• Water Polo
• Synchronized Swimming
• Indoor Sailing
• Scuba
• Water Aerobics
• Learn to Swim and Learn to Dive programs
Attendance
54,048
Economic Impact Produced
$10,455,408
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GRANT PROGRAMS
Between 1995 and 2000, the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission managed an innovative program that provided
grants of up to $250,000 for communities seeking to construct
new sheets of ice, or $50,000 for renovation projects on existing
facilities. These grants were all matched by local private or
public (non-state) funds.
At the time, the program was initiated because of a serious
shortage of ice time around the state. Significant growth was
taking place in all ice sports, but especially in girls’ ice hockey.
This growth spurt for a new female sport began in earnest in
the mid-1990’s and continued unabated through the duration
of the Mighty Ducks Grant Program. There was a shortage of ice
time even without a growing group of female hockey players,
but their arrival on the Minnesota sports landscape made the
issue even more pressing.
All young athletes were affected by this ice shortage, but the
shortage was felt more severely by female hockey players.
The girls were new on the scene and often lacked seniority in
buying ice time. Just as importantly, female hockey players
lacked representation on hockey arena and hockey association
governing boards that set policies for distributing ice time for
practices and games. The result of these factors was the female
teams were often relegated to early morning or late evening
ice times.
Instead of battling head-to-head with male hockey teams, the
MASC pioneered an innovative solution to resolve the shortage:
help construct additional ice facilities. Thus, the Mighty Ducks
Grant Program was born.
“The Mighty Ducks legislation provided the answer to the
problem,” said State Representative and the time Bob Milbert,
who was also a member of the MASC Board. “Equitable ice times
became available for girls and women, without penalizing boys’
teams.”
Since the original round of grants in December 1995 through
the completion of the program in 2000, a total of $18,405,000
in grants were awarded toward the construction or renovation
of Minnesota ice arenas, resulting in the construction of 61 new
sheets of ice across the state.
Did the Mighty Ducks program accomplish its mission? If you
look at the numbers of Minnesota female hockey players, the
answer is yes. USA Hockey registration numbers for 2011-2012
Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant Program
show 12,697 female players in Minnesota. That figure is 3,000
more than the next closest state, Massachusetts, and more than
double any other state behind Massachusetts. In fact, one in
five female hockey players in the U.S. live and play in Minnesota.
While quantity does not always equate to quality, in the case
of women’s hockey in Minnesota it has. Seven of the 22 players
on the current U.S. Women’s U18 National Team are from
Minnesota. Seven of the 36 players invited to try out for the
2013 over-19 U.S. Women’s National Team call Minnesota home.
Check the roster of the top-ranked University of Minnesota
Women’s Hockey Team and you’ll find 12 of 22 players calling
Minnesota home.
Minnesota women’s hockey has grown and matured to the
point that we have legends, players who’ve made their mark as
the best in the world, and are recognizable even to non-hockey
fans – Natalie Darwitz, Jenny Potter, Krissy Wendell, Gigi Marvin,
and others.
Mighty Ducks, by the numbers:
• Total state investment (1995-2000): $18,405,000.
• Number of grants awarded:
• 79 grants for new arenas, producing 61 new sheets of ice.
• 74 grants to renovate existing arenas.
• Local and public non-state spending leveraged: $122.8
million.
• Annual number of users at arenas receiving grants: 11.4
million.
• Sports benefitted by Mighty Ducks grants: hockey,
speedskating, figure skating, in-line hockey, broomball,
bandy, disabled and senior ice sports.
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GRANT PROGRAMS
NEW ARENA GRANTS YEAR(S)RENOVATION GRANTS YEAR(S)
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
Albert Lea $250,000 1997 $50,000 1997
Austin $50,000 1997
Faribault $250,000 1995 1996 $30,000 1997
Kasson/Dodge County $250,000 1996
La Crescent $250,000
Mapleton $30,000 1996
Mower County $500,000 1998, 2000
Owatonna $250,000 1997
Red Wing $250,000 1998, 2000
Rochester/Olmsted County $250,000 1996 $100,000 1995, 1996
Steele County $12,500 1997
Waseca $50,000 1995
Winona $50,000 1997
TOTAL $2,250,000 $372,500 $2,622,500
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2
Buffalo $50,000 1997
Chaska $250,000 1997
Fairmont $50,000 1997
Hutchinson $183,500 1998, 2000 $50,000 1996
Le Sueur $50,000 1998
Litchfield $90,000 1997, 1998
Luverne $50,000 1996
Mankato $250,000 1996
Marshall $50,000 1995
New Prague $250,000 1996
Paynesville/New London/Spicer$250,000 1996, 1997
Redwood Falls $250,000 1998, 2000
Sleepy Eye $150,000 1995 $50,000 1996
St. Michael/Albertville $250,000 1996, 1997
Windom $50,000 1995
Worthington $50,000 1995
TOTAL $1,833,500 $540,000 $2,373,500
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3
Bloomington $100,000 1997
Brooklyn Park $250,000 1996, 1997 $25,000 1995
Eden Prairie $25,000 1996
Edina $250,000 1996
Hopkins $16,000 1997
ISD 278/Orono Hockey $100,000 1996
Maple Grove $250,000 1996
Minnetonka $25,000 1996
Mound $25,000 1997
Orono $25,000 1997
Osseo/ISD 279 $50,000 1996
Plymouth $350,000 1995, 1997
TOTAL $1,200,000 $291,000 $1,491,000
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NEW ARENA GRANTS YEAR(S)RENOVATION GRANTS YEAR(S)
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4
Arden Hills $250,000 1997
Inver Grove Heights $150,000 1996
New Brighton $250,000 1996
Ramsey County $250,000 1996 $450,0001995, 1996, 1997, 1998
South St. Paul $250,000 1996 $50,000 1997
West St. Paul $100,000 1996, 1998
Roseville $50,000 1997
TOTAL $1,150,000 $650,000 $1,800,000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5
Minneapolis $250,000 1995
Minneapolis Park Board $100,000 1997
Minneapolis Public Schools $50,000 1996
New Hope/ISD 281 $250,000 1996
Richfield $250,000 1998, 2000 $50,000 1995
St. Louis Park $250,000 1996
TOTAL $1,000,000 $200,000 $1,200,000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6
Anoka County $250,000 1996, 1997
Apple Valley $50,000 1996
Blaine $250,000 1996, 1997
Centennial School District $50,000 1998
Centennial School District/NSC $50,000 2000
Coon Rapids $50,000 1997
Cottage Grove $40,000 1995
Eagan $250,000 1996, 1997
Farmington $50,000 1996
Fridley $100,000 1997, 1998
Hastings $250,000 1996, 1997
Lakeville $250,000 1997
Oakdale/Maplewood $250,000 1995 $50,000 1997
Stillwater $250,000 1996, 1997
White Bear Lake $16,000 1996
Woodbury $250,000 1997
TOTAL $2,000,000 $2,456,000
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GRANT PROGRAMS
NEW ARENA GRANTS YEAR(S)RENOVATION GRANTS YEAR(S)
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
Alexandria $150,000 1995
Bagley $200,000 1995
Bemidji $200,000 1997 $50,000 1997
Bemidji State University $50,000 1998
Crookston $50,000 1997
Detroit Lakes $250,000 1996 $50,000 1998
East Grand Forks $45,000 1996
Moorhead $350,000 1996, 1997
Park Rapids $50,000 1998
Richmond $250,000 1995, 1997
St. Cloud $250,000 1997
St. Cloud State University $150,000 1998 $50,000 1998
Sauk Centre $125,000 1995
Stevens County/Morris $50,000 1995
Thief River Falls $50,000 1997
TOTAL $1,925,000 $445,000 $2,370,000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8
Babbitt $12,000 1995
Brainerd $125,000 1998 $45,000 1996
Cambridge/Isanti $250,000 1997
Carlton $50,000 1995
Chisholm $100,000 1997
Cloquet $250,000 1995
Coleraine $50,000 1996
Cuyuna Range/Crosby $250,000 1997
Duluth $100,000 1996, 1998
Elk River $250,000 1996
Eveleth*$1,250,000 1996 $50,000 1998
Gilbert $250,000 1998, 2000
Hoyt Lakes $50,000 1997
International Falls $200,000 1996, 1997
Koochiching County $135,000 1998
Lindstrom $50,000 1995
Moose Lake $150,000 1996 $75,000 1997, 1998
Mora $50,000 1995
Proctor $50,000 1996
Silver Bay $50,000 1996
Virginia $250,000 1997
TOTAL $3,360,000 $732,000 $4,092,000
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GRANT PROGRAMS
After the success of the Mighty Ducks Grant Program, the
MASC administered a related grant program called the “Mighty
Kids” grant program. This program was approved by the 1997
Minnesota Legislature. A total of $800,000 was appropriated for
this program, with the grants being awarded in two rounds, in
January and August of 1998.
This program was focused on supporting sports and recreation
programs that were held before-school, after-school and
during non-school hours. The grants, each up to a maximum
of $20,000, were awarded to state agencies, counties, cities, or
school districts. Non-profit organizations were able to apply,
with the sponsorship of a local government unit. Grants of
more than $25,000 required a match from non-state sources.
The MASC used six criteria in awarding the grants:
1. Increasing the number of participating youth.
2. Increasing the athletic skills of participating youth.
3. Making a positive impact on academic achievement and
school attendance.
4. Making a positive impact on the social skills of
participants.
5. Contributing to a reduction in juvenile crime.
6. Encouraging partnerships between communities.
Some of the grants that were approved during this grant
program included:
New skateboard parks in Burnsville, Moorhead and Elk River.
A cooperative grant between the City of Hoyt Lakes and the
Minnesota Youth Ski League to purchase a trailer, boots, skis
and poles to introduce the sport of cross-country skiing to
youth groups.
A distance running program for at-risk youth administered by
the City of Crystal and Bolder Options.
A 6-8th grade basketball program operating in 23 schools in the
Minneapolis School District.
A Pony League football program in Cass Lake.
An adaptive floor hockey program in Winona.
Mighty Kids Grant Program – 1997-1998
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
Albert Lea $12,600
Elgin-Millville ISD $1,500
Owatonna ISD 761 $20,000
Red Wing ISD 256 $1,200
Rice County Community Corrections $5,000
Rochester Community & Technical College $19,202
Rushford $20,000
St. Claire Public Schools $2,500
Stewartville $2,500
Waseca ISD 829 $5,000
Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Community Services$6,000
Winona Independent School District $2,480
TOTAL $97,982
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2
Annandale ISD 876 $19,100
Buffalo ISD $2,500
Delano ISD $2,500
Hutchinson $3,600
Luverne $5,000
Madelia $2,500
Madelia ISD 837 (2 grants)$8,500
Marshall $5,000
Nicollet ISD $9,500
Otsego $2,500
Paynesville ISD $5,000
Redwood Falls $20,000
Willmar ISD 347 $3,000
Windom $3,300
TOTAL $92,000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3
Bloomington $8,750
Brooklyn Center $2,350
Brooklyn Park $20,000
Burnsville $8,460
Plymouth $5,000
Shorewood/Tonka United Soccer Association $10,000
TOTAL $54,560
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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation (2 grants)$25,000
St. Paul (6 grants)$38,820
St. Paul /Jimmy Lee Rec Center Booster Club $5,000
St. Paul ISD/Minnesota Thunder Soccer Club $6,720
St. Paul/St. Paul Girls Club $10,000
St Paul ISD 625 (4 grants)$20,500
TOTAL $106,040
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5
Crystal/Bolder Options $10,000
Minneapolis $10,000
Minneapolis Community Education $20,000
Minneapolis Park Board (5 grants)$24,614
Minneapolis Park Board/Minnapolis Police Athletic League $10,000
Minneapolis School District (4 grants)$41,906
Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board $10,000
Richfield/DEAF Inc.$2,500
University of Minnesota $5,400
TOTAL $134,420
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6
Blaine $20,000
Cottage Grove $10,000
Eagan $12,109
Lakeville ISD 194 $2,500
TOTAL $44,609
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
Alexandria ISD/Lakes Community Recreation $10,000
Argyle $8,855
Detroit Lakes $2,500
Fosston $5,000
Kelliher ISD 36 $2,500
Long Prairie/Grey Eagle $10,000
Moorhead $15,000
New York Mills $2,250
Norman County ISD 2215 $10,000
Perham (2 grants)$18,356
TOTAL $84,461
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8
Brainerd/Brainerd YMCA $10,000
Cass Lake/Leech Lake Reservation $15,000
Cook County $2,500
Crookston Joint Recreation Board $5,000
Duluth $6,000
Elk River $2,500
Ely $2,500
Esko ISD 99 $5,000
Grand Rapids ISD/YMCA $10,000
Hoyt Lakes/Minnesota Youth Ski League $5,000
McGregor ISD $11,000
Mesabi East ISD $1,000
Moose Lake ISD $3,000
Mountain Iron $2,500
Nashwauk ISD $15,000
Nisswa $2,500
Pierz ISD 484 (2 grants)$6,720
Proctor $5,000
Silver Bay $3,000
Toivola-Meadowlands $3,500
Virginia $5,000
Virginia ISD $10,000
Warroad $13,500
Willow River ISD 577 $5,000
TOTAL $150,220
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GRANT PROGRAMS
Following on the heels of the innovative Mighty Ducks Ice
Arena Grant Program (1995-2000) and the Mighty Kids Grant
Program (1997-1998), the MASC and the Department of
Children, Families and Learning jointly administered a grant
fund of $5 million. The 2000 legislature authorized the MASC
to award $2.5 million of the total fund, with the Department of
CFL authorized to award the other $2.5 million.
The MASC’s grants were awarded to local government units to
design, equip, renovate, replace or construct parks and school
facilities. A priority was placed on the development of soccer
facilities to meet the increasing shortage of fields statewide.
Because of that, the program became popularly known as the
“Mighty Kicks Grant Program.”
Sixty-eight grants were awarded by the MASC. The amounts
ranged from $4,000 to $100,000, and all required a match of
funding from non-state sources. A total of 130 applications
were received.
The grants eventually facilitated the construction of 142 new
soccer fields statewide, and the renovation of 16 others. Grants
were also awarded to help the construction of sports facilities
serving baseball, golf, softball and football.
The MASC used the following criteria in awarding “Mighty Kicks”
grants:
1. Approximate balance in funding between the eight
congressional districts.
2. Preference for facilities and programs serving youth in
grades 4 to 8.
3. Facilities would be used by programs in non-school
hours.
4. Facilities would service at-risk or low-income youth.
5. Priority given to development of additional soccer
facilities.
6. Priority given to local government units that collaborate
with other public and private organizations.
MASC/CFL Youth Enrichment Grant Program (“Mighty Kicks”) – 2000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1
Austin $25,000
Blue Earth $22,500
Elgin $9,522
Faribault $19,000
Goodview $32,000
North Mankato $75,000
Northfield $28,000
Owatonna $50,000
Rochester $100,000
Stewartville $11,500
TOTAL $372,522
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2
Buffalo $4,000
Chaska $40,000
Marshall (2 grants)$169,000
St. Michael $10,000
Worthington $100,000
Carver $10,000
Monticello $20,000
Madelia $23,300
New Ulm $25,000
TOTAL $401,300
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3
Bloomington $100,000
Dayton $14,350
Hennepin County Parks $100,000
Plymouth $100,000
Robbinsdale $25,000
Rockford $61,500
Westonka School District 277 $20,000
TOTAL $420,850
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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4
Roseville $10,000
South St. Paul $8,300
South St. Paul School District $100,000
St. Paul $99,000
White Bear Township $75,000
TOTAL $292,300
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5
Minneapolis Park Board $81,000
St. Louis Park $100,000
TOTAL $181,000
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6
Andover $25,000
Columbia Heights $5,000
Coon Rapids $25,000
East Bethel $10,000
Forest Lake School District 831 $10,000
Fridley $6,000
Hastings $40,000
Mahtomedi $17,400
Oakdale $30,000
Ramsey $100,000
Rosemount $10,000
TOTAL $278,400
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 7
Alexandria Area School District 206 $10,000
Detroit Lakes $10,000
Erskine $12,000
Fergus Falls $90,000
Fertile & Beltrami $18,250
Minnewaska Area School Dist 2149 $10,000
Richmond $10,000
St. Cloud $22,000
Thief River Falls $10,000
Warroad $25,000
TOTAL $217,250
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8
Biwabik $9,000
Chisago City $10,000
Cloquet $30,000
Cromwell $8,500
Duluth $13,300
Grand Marais $19,000
Hibbing $55,000
Isanti $75,000
North Branch $27,000
Pine City $5,000
Proctor $10,000
Two Harbors $7,500
Willow River $10,000
Wyoming $10,000
TOTAL $289,300
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Statewide Scope of Grants
Argyle
Theif River Falls
E. Grand ForksErskine FosstonBagleyBeltramiFertileCrookston
Ada Callaway
Norman County
Detroit Lakes
PerhamMoorhead Park Rapids
New York Mills
Fergus Falls BrainerdLong Prairie
AlexandriaPierz
Minnewaska School District Glenwood
Sauk Centre Pine City
Morris PaynesvilleSt. CloudMonticelloRichmondAnnandaleElk River
Mora
North Branch
CambridgeIsantiSt. Michael
Albertville
WillmarLitcheld
Redwood Falls
Marshall Le Sueur NortheldRice CountyFaribault
Red WingNew Ulm
Sleepy EyeNicollet North MankatoMankatoMadelia
Mapleton
Steele CountyOwatonnaWatervilleWaseca
Dodge County
Kasson
Goodview
Millville
Elgin Winona
Rochester
Stewartville
RushfordMower CountyAlbert Lea
AustinBlue Earth
Dayton
Nisswa Crosby
McGregor
Cromwell Cloquet
Carlton
Moose Lake
Willow River
Proctor
Two Harbors
Esko Duluth
Grand Rapids
Roseau
Warroad
International Falls
Koochiching County
Ely
Kelliher
Bemidji
Cass Lake
ColeraineNashwauk Mountain Iron
HibbingChisholmToiuola
Eveleth
BabbittBiwabik
Gilbert Mesabi East
Hoyt Lakes
Silver Bay
Grand Marais
Cook County
Virginia
La Crescent
Windom
LuverneWorthington Fairmont
Twin Cities Metro Areashown on next page
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Twin Cities Metro Area
Ramsey Andover East Bethel
Anoka County
Coon Rapids
Maple Grove
Osseo
Bualo
Rockford Crystal
Plymouth
New Hope
Delano
Hutchinson
Mound
Shorewood
Orono St. Louis Park
Hopkins
Minnetonka
Edina
Eden Prairie
Chaska
Carver County
Richeld
Bloomington
Apple Valley
Burnsville
Lakeville
New Prague
Farmington
Rosemount
Eagan
W. St. Paul
S. St. Paul
St. PaulMpls. Public Schools
U of MMinneapolis
Hennepin CountyRobbinsdale
Ramsey County
Brooklyn Center
Roseville
Brooklyn ParkFridley
Cottage Grove
Maplewood
Mahtomedi
Columbia Heights
New Brighton
Chisago City
LindstromForest Lake White Bear Lake TownshipWhite Bear LakeStillwater
Oakdale
Woodbury
Inver Grove Heights
Hastings
Blaine
Wyoming
Centennial
Arden Hills
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MASC MILESTONES
1987 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission is created.
1988 The inaugural Star of the North Games is held in St. Cloud.
1989 MASC funding improves and upgrades existing whitewater kayaking facility on the St. Louis River in Carlton.
1990 National Sports Center, the MASC’s flagship facility, opens in Blaine.
1990 National Sports Center hosts the cycling and soccer events of the U.S. Olympic Festival.
1990 University of Minnesota Aquatic Center and the National Hockey Center in St. Cloud open.
1990 MASC funding builds the Sports Dorm and upgrades the Nordic ski trails at Giants Ridge Ski Area in Biwabik.
1991 Ole Mangseth Memorial Ski Jump opens at the Mt. Itasca Ski Area in Coleraine.
1992 The National Sports Center hosts the U.S. Olympic Cycling Trials.
1994 John Rose Minnesota OVAL opens in Roseville.
1995 The Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant Program is created to help build additional sheets of ice all over the state.
1997 The Mighty Kids grant program is created to fund after school sports programs and facilities.
1998 National Volleyball Center opens in Rochester and the Range Recreation Civic Center opens in Eveleth.
1998 The four-sheet Schwan Super Rink opens at the National Sports Center.
2000 The MASC/Children, Family and Learning Youth Enrichment Grant Program (better known as “Mighty Kicks,”) was
created to build more soccer facilities around the state.
2000 Minneapolis Sports Center opens. Also, a new 70-meter ski jump opens at the Bush Lake Ski Jump complex at Hyland
Park in Bloomington.
2001 The MASC hosts the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship, with games in Rochester, St. Cloud, Blaine, Plymouth,
Fridley and Minneapolis.
2003 Victory Links Golf Course opens at the National Sports Center.
2006 Four additional sheets of ice are added to the Schwan Super Rink at the National Sports Center, making it the largest
ice facility of its type in the world.
2007 The Herb Brooks Training Center, a state-of-the-art indoor training center, opens at the Schwan Super Rink at the
National Sports Center.
2008 USA Hockey establishes a residency program at the National Sports Center for the 2010 Women’s Olympic Team as
prepared for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
2009 The National Sports Center’s flagship event, Schwan’s USA CUP, celebrates its 25th anniversary.
2011 The National Volleyball Center in Rochester is expanded to complete the vision of the original facility plan.
2012 The Star of the North Games celebrates its 25th anniversary with its Summer Games in Rochester.
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Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
1700 105th Avenue NE
Blaine, Minnesota 55449
763.785.5631
mnsports.org
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