2021-11-08 STMA Ice Arena Board Minutes ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ICE ARENA BOARD MINUTES
November 8,2021
6:00 p.m.
Present: Chairman Larry Sorensen and members, Keith Wettschreck, Ryan Gleason, Kari Dwinnell,
Tim Lewis, Aaron Cocking and Walter Hudson. Also present: City Administrator Adam Nafstad, City
Finance Director Tina Lannes, STMA Arena Manager Grant Fitch, School and Ground Director Jason
Bichler. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Sorensen.
Set Al�enda
Members Cocking/Dwinnell moved to set the agenda as presented. All voted aye.
A mal of Minutes
Members Dwinnell/Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the October 11, 2021 Board Meeting as
presented. Ayes: Dwinnell, Lewis, Hudson, Gleason, Cocking and Sorensen. Nays: None. Abstain:
Wettschreck.
Finance Reports
Lannes presented the finance reports mentioned that concessions just opened so the board will be
seeing those sales next month.
Members Gleason/Wettschreck moved to approve the October list of claims totaling $26,088.21 and
the October Financial Report as presented. All voted aye.
Arena Manner's Report
Fitch presented the Arena Managers report mentioning that the hours sold in October 440 hours which
was 79 hours more than projected. In addition, Fitch, shared with the board how the hours sold were
split between the blue and gold rink.
Member Dwinnell requested that the board continue to receive the break down on hours rent by rink.
Fitch informed the board about replacement need of the east end locker room furnace located in the
ceiling. Fitch reported that staff has obtained several quotes and B&D Plumbing and Heating were the
company that stated they could replace the current unit instead of relocating it at a cost of$9,367
verses $17,450. There was discussion on the replacement of the furnace, location and what areas the
furnace services.
Members Cocking/Lewis moved to proceed forward to replace the furnace using B&D Plumbing and
Heating not to exceed$9,367. All voted aye.
Fitch stated that the construction for Hat Trick Hockey is expected to start next week and foreseen
move in date of February 2022. Member Lewis asked if there was a communication strategy on how
broadly publicized. Nafstad stated that Hat Trick Hockey is placing coming soon signs,but staff
would be willing to put it in newsletters.
Old Business
Nafstad provided an update on the status of STMA Youth Hockey Dry Land lease changes from last
meeting was clarification of the two five-year options, added 1825 hours of ice rental required assumes
that ice is available and sublet to the high school. Member Lewis asked what option did STMA Youth
Hockey choose. Nafstad stated they opted for the more expensive option with full walls. Member
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Cocking asked if they will have access to the space during the off season with insurance issue. Nafstad
informed the board that they would have access during regular business hours and have insurance.
There was continued discussion on the lease presented.
Members Gleason/Hudson moved to approve the STMA Youth Hockey Dry Land lease. All voted
aye.
Ad'ourn
Members Dwinnell/Cocking moved to adjourn at 6:28 p.m. All voted aye.
Attest:
Tina L.Lannes, City Finance Director