2020-03-09 STMA Ice Arena Board Minutes
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ICE ARENA BOARD MINUTES
March 9, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Kevin Kasel and members, Larry Sorensen, Keith Wettschreck, and Aaron Cocking.
Members Kari Dwinnell, Tim Lewis and Rebecca Halling was absent. Also present: City Administrator Adam
STMA Arena Manager Grant Fitch, and Scott Verness
Nafstad, City Finance Director Tina Lannes,
STMA Arena
. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Chairman Kasel.
Set Agenda
Members Cocking/Sorensen moved to set the agenda as presented. All voted aye.
Approval of Minutes
MembersSorensen/Wettschreck moved to approve the minutes of the February 10, 2020 BoardMeeting as
amended. All voted aye.
Finance Reports
Lannes reported that as usual this time of year the cash balance is building up and will start to decrease through
the summer. Lannes also noted that all three entity annual contributions have been received.
Members Wettschreck/Cocking moved to approve the February list of claims totaling $39,577.92 and the
February Financial Report as presented. All voted aye.
Arena Manager’s Report
Fitch updated the board on hours sold and noted the ice was out on the old sheet. In addition, the bleacher
railings have been corrected by the contractor. Fitch reported that chucks of concrete fell in the new lockerroom
hallway and the contractor has been notified. Chairman Kasel asked when the ice was coming out on the new
sheet. Nafstad stated the plan is for the warranty work to be completed in June.
Old Business
Fitch mentioned to the board that the sun glare is happening again on the west end. The glare is for about ten
minutes, effects play on the ice and occurs especially in the early and late part of the season. Nafstad will bring
this back to the school’s attention.
Chairman Kasel to finish the work on the hours and the Capital Improvement Plan spreadsheets and get the
items sent out.
New Business
Nafstad reported that staff will follow the recommendations of the school district for any operational changes
and closures related to Covid-19.
Adjourn
Members Wettschreck/Sorensen moved to adjourn at approximately 6:20 p.m. All voted aye.
Attest:
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Tina L. Lannes, City Finance Director