2023-08-14 STMA Arena Board Minutes ST.MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ICE ARENA BOARD MINUTES
August 14,2023
6:OOpm
Present: Chairman Aaron Cocking, Members: Keith Wettschreck, Ryan Gleason, Tim Lewis and Bob
Zagorski. Absent: Members Kari Dwinnell& Travis Weber. Also present: City Administrator Adam
Nafstad, Finance Clerk Kristie Moseng, STMA Arena Manager Grant Fitch, Megan Esterberg for STMA
Youth Hockey&Rick Aulwas, Buildings & Grounds Coordinator for STMA School Dist. The meeting
was called to order at 6:O1pm by Aaron Cocking. Member Wettschreck arrived at 6:08pm
Adopt Agenda
Members Lewis/Gleason moved to set the agenda as presented. All voted aye.Absent: Dwinnell &
Weber
Approval of Minutes
Members Gleason/Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2023 Board Meeting as presented.
All voted aye. Absent: Dwinnell&Weber
Finance Reports
Members Gleason/Lewis moved to approve the July 2023 List of Claims and the June 2023 Financial
Reports as presented. All voted aye. Absent: Dwinnell&Weber
Arena Manager's Report
Mr. Fitch will bring back to the September meeting a copy of the SCR agreement for the annual renewal
for 2023-2024. SCR will be matching the same pricing and coverage for the upcoming year.
Discussion and review regarding the shifting of the black rubber matting on the Blue Rink. Gleason
proposed various options to repair vs replace. Mr. Fitch explained he had discussed the issue with the
District and knows money is tight.Nafstad stated per the operations agreement, this is a District cost, and
would like direction on whether the Arena Board would like to cover the funds for the fix or continue
working with the district. The current proposal would be a permanent fix,resolving the slipping/tripping
hazard that is currently on the Blue Rink. Lewis asked that Rick &Jason be involved in the final decision.
Following the discussion, Chairman Cocking asked for a motion to approve.
Members Zagorski/Gleason moved to approve rubber matting replacement up to $15,000 paid for by the
Arena Board;project is to be completed before the 2023-2024 season. All voted aye. Absent: Dwinnell&
Weber
Old Business
Mr.Nafstad reviewed the changes to the Ice Rental Contract. The contract would be sent to the City
Attorney for a final review. Lewis stated that the school district is moving to 5 e-learning days a year. If it
is an e-learning day, all activities will be cancelled. Cocking noted that Mr. Fitch and Youth Hockey have
worked well together over the years regarding ice time sold during certain weather conditions.
Members Zagorksi/Gleason moved to approve the Ice Rental Contract. All voted aye. Absent: Dwinnell
&Weber
New Business
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Youth Hockey Association
Megan was happy to report that a$50,000 donation was made earlier today. The entire Arena Board gave
thanks to Youth Hockey for the donation and all that they do within the community.
Adiourn
Members Gleason/Wettschreck moved to adjourn at 6:32pm. All voted aye. Absent: Dwinnell&Weber
Attest:
Kristie Moseng, Finance Clerk
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