2025-09-08 STMA Arena Board Minutes
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ARENA BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 8, 2025-6pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Present: Chairman Cocking, Members Gleason, Hamilton (City of St. Michael Alternate),
Weber, and Hayden. Absent: Steffens and Lewis.
Also Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Finance Clerk Moseng, STMA Arena Manager Fitch,
Adam Frost for STMA Youth Hockey, Rick Aulwes the Buildings & Grounds Coordinator for
STMA School District.
1. Call to Order
Chairman Cocking called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. It was noted that Members were
absent, but there is still a quorum present.
2. Adopt Agenda
MOTION made by Member Weber, seconded by Member Gleason to adopt the Agenda as
presented. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Cocking, Weber, and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent:
Steffens and Lewis. The motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
MOTION made by Member Gleason, seconded by Member Hayden to approve the May 12,
2025 Arena Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Cocking, Weber,
and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Steffens and Lewis. The motion carried.
4. Finance Reports
Mr. Cocking questioned the Over-90 Days amounts on the accounts receivable reports for the
last couple months. Mr. Fitch commented that he will work with the groups to bring them to
Current status promptly. Mr. Nafstad commented that interest will be charged on the over 30 day
invoices.
Requested by Chairman Cocking to approve May thru August 2025 Finance Reports and
Payment of Claims as presented. Member Weber made the MOTION, seconded by Member
Gleason. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Cocking, Weber, and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Steffens
and Lewis. The motion carried.
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5. Arena Manager’s Report
Operations:
Mr. Fitch reported at the next meeting he would bring back the SCR Renewal for the upcoming
year. The Agreement will include a compressor & fan per year. The renewal will be for two (2)
years vs. one (1) year.
Usage Statistics:
Mr. Fitch reported that it has been a good year so far, especially in the off-season. Mr. Nafstad
commented that the groups are buying an hour of ice, but keeping the groups there for three
hours for training/skills etc. The groups are profitable, and the Arena is profitable, seems to be
working well. The key to that is the dryland space that STMA Youth Hockey has provided for
extra service. Without the dryland space, Mr. Fitch commented the ice would likely be pulled for
two or three months and go un-sold during the off season.
6. Old Business
7. New Business
Gold Rink Advertising
Mr. Nafstad stated that at a future meeting, the Arena Board will be presented with an Amended
Advertising Agreement. Essentially there will be an Arena Board Agreement with STMA Youth
Hockey for the Gold Rink and a School District Agreement with STMA Youth Hockey for the
Blue Rink.
8. Youth Hockey Association
Mr. Frost mentioned that MN Hockey has cancelled their commitment to have their year-end
tournament. They over estimated the amount of teams and cost involved with the tournament.
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
Monday, October 13, 2025 STMA Arena Board, 6pm
10. Adjournment
MOTION made by Member Gleason, seconded by Member Weber to adjourn at 6:26 pm. Ayes:
Gleason, Hamilton, Cocking, Weber and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Steffens and Lewis. The
motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristie Moseng, Finance Clerk