2023-01-09 STMA Arena Board MinutesST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ICE ARENA BOARD MINUTES
January 9, 2023
6:00 pm
Present:Chairman Aaron Cocking and members, Keith Wettschreck, Kari Dwinnell, Ryan Gleason, Tim Lewis, Travis
Weber and Bob Zagorski. Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator Adam Nafstad, Finance Clerk Kristie
Moseng, STMA Arena Manager Grant Fitch, School/Ground Director Jason Bichler. The meeting was called to order at
6:01 pm by Chairman Cocking.
Appoint STMA Arena Board Chair Aaron Cocking and Acting Chair Robert Zagorski for 2023-2024
Members Cocking/Dwinnell moved to appoint Chairman Cocking and Acting Chair Zagorski. All voted aye.
Adopt Agenda
Members Gleason/Lewis moved to set the agenda as presented. All voted aye.
Joint Powers Arena Board Overview
Nafstad presented an overview of the Joint Powers, the arena facility, and general operations and governance of the
facility. Chairman Cocking thanked Nafstad for the overview.
Approval of Minutes
Members Dwinnell/Gleason moved to approve the minutes of the November 14, 2022 Board Meeting as presented. All
voted aye.
Finance Reports
Nafstad presented the finance reports. Year to Date Actuals are not year end balances. Currently waiting for a couple
additional revenue and expenses to process through in January. Nafstad briefly reviewed the revenues and expenses. The
Board asked staff to bring back to the CIP along with policy options for a surplus at a future meeting.
Members Hudson/Gleason moved to approve the November-December List of Claims totaling $89,714.82 and the
December Financial Report as presented. All voted aye.
Arena Manager’s Report
Fitch reported that the Blue rink is having issues with the black interlocking matting around the rink. It was causing a
tripping hazard and eye-sore to the public. MCI was hired to correct and maintain. Fitch reported that LiveBarn is hoping
to be up by the end of the month, the TV was delivered today. Fitch reported on the ongoing parking shortage and
discussed a couple of suggestions he provided to the coaches and AD. Reviewed current STMA Arena usage statistics and
discussed options on how to draw in additional groups for Summer.
Old Business
Cocking said there were none.
New Business
Nafstad reported staff is working on a draft budget and will bring to next meeting.
Youth Hockey Association
No one was in attendance for STMA Youth Hockey Association.
Adjourn
Members Cocking/Lewis moved to adjourn at 6:38 pm. All voted aye.
Attest:
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Kristie Moseng, Finance Clerk
Attest:
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Kristie Moseng, Finance C