2026-03-09 STMA Arena Board Packet )
STMA ARENA BOARD AGENDA
Monday, March 9, 2026
Albertville City Hall Council Chambers
6 pm
1. Call to Order
2. Adopt Agenda
3. Approval of the STMA Arena Board Minutes – February 9, 2026 (pgs. 1-3)
4. Finance Reports
a. Approve the February 2026 Payment of Claims as presented and February 2026
Finance Report (pgs. 4-7)
5. Arena Manager
a. Monthly Report and Ice Usage Stats – February 2026 (pgs. 8-11)
6. Old Business
a. Preliminary 2026 Budget and Rates (pgs. 12-13)
7. New Business
8. STMA Youth Hockey Association
9. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
April 13, 2026 STMA Arena Board, 6 pm
10. Adjournment
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ARENA BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 9, 2026-6pm
Council Chambers
Albertville City Hall
Present: Chairman Cocking and Members Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Lewis and Hayden.
Absent: Lefebvre and Weber.
Also Present: City Administrator Nafstad, Finance Clerk Moseng, STMA Arena Manager Fitch,
and Adam Frost for STMA Youth Hockey.
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 Gleason, seconded by Member Lewis to adopt the Agenda as
presented. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Cocking, Lewis and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent:
Lefebvre and Weber. The motion carried.
3. Appointment of Chair and Acting Chair
MOTION to Appoint Aaron Cocking to serve as Arena Board Chair was made by Member
Gleason and seconded by Member Lewis. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Cocking, Lewis
and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Lefebvre and Weber.
MOTION to Appoint John Hayden to serve as Arena Board Acting Chair was made by Member
Gleason and seconded by Member Steffens. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Cocking, Lewis
and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Lefebvre and Weber.
4. Approval of Minutes
MOTION made by Member Gleason, seconded by Member Lewis to approve the December 8,
2025 Arena Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Ayes: Gleason, Steffens, Lewis and Hayden.
Nays: None. Absent: Lefebvre and Weber. Chairman Cocking and Member Hamilton abstained
from the vote as they were not present at the prior meeting. The motion carried.
5. Finance Reports
Mr. Nafstad reported the un-audited year end/cash basis is located within the packet. The report
is showing the Arena is finishing 2025 with pretty good numbers. In regards to the revenue, he
reported a lot of ice was sold, generally due to STMA Youth Hockey morning ice and late night
private sales. Private sales were considerably more than planned during the swing season hours
(Sept 1-Mar 15). Concession sales were also up for 2025. We are under budget for salaries, as we
have been budgeting for extra help.
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STMA Arena Board February 9, 2026 Minutes
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He reported we are finishing the end of the year with approximately a $400,000 balance in the
operations account, and the dedicated capital fund is healthy.
Member Hamilton questioned the Accounts Receivable report in regards to MN Reign and their
unpaid ice that is Over 90 day & Over. Mr. Fitch stated he’s never had this happen for a group to
go without paying for ice for a program they rented ice for. There have been various follow ups
with MN Reign and have been told the invoices would be paid no later than the end of February.
Grant noted he will no longer be renting ice to MN Reign.
Requested by Chairman Cocking to approve December 2025 and January 2026 Finance Reports
and Payment of Claims as presented. Member Gleason made the MOTION, seconded by
Member Hayden. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Cocking, Lewis and Hayden. Nays: None.
Absent: Lefebvre and Weber. The motion carried.
6. Arena Manager’s Report
Ice Rates
Mr. Fitch reported he spoke with most of the rinks listed within the report regarding their ice
rates. He mentioned a lot of surrounding area rinks have gone up in hourly ice time rates over the
last two seasons, while STMA Arena hasn’t. More Ice Rate information to follow with the
Preliminary Budget Discussion.
Compressor
The compressors went down late evening. It was an extremely cold evening and the alarming
didn’t go out for the system as it should. The system was showing it was satisfied, but it wasn’t,
therefore temps climbed over night. SCR came out the next morning due to their extreme
demand for service. High School Boys and Girls had to be cancelled, but were able to have
system running again for STMA Youth Hockey later that evening. Mr. Fitch stated the system is
checked daily.
7. Old Business
None.
8. New Business
Tort Liability Coverage Waiver
Mr. Nafstad reported that the insurance agent has recommended waiving the monetary limits,
extending our coverage from $500,000 to $2 Million. If the Board chose not to waive the
monetary limits, the saving would be approximately $3,000. Chairman Cocking noted the
potential for accidents to occur at an Arena and recommended waiving the limits.
MOTION made by Member Gleason, seconded by Member Lewis to waive the monetary limits
on municipal tort liability established by Minn. Stat. 466.04, to the extent of the limits of the
liability coverage obtained from LMCIT. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton, Steffens, Cocking, Lewis
and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Lefebvre and Weber. The motion carried.
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STMA Arena Board February 9, 2026 Minutes
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Preliminary 2026 Budget and Rates
Mr. Nafstad reviewed the Preliminary Budget. The preliminary budget currently assumes no rate
increase. Nafstad explained the budgeted ice sales versus the actual hours of ice sold in 2025. In
2025 ice sales exceeded projections because of the amount of before school and after 10 pm
hours sold.
Nafstad stated the draft budget does not include a rate increase. Nafstad explained a $5 increase
to all rates would be approximately $18,000 in revenue over the course of 12 months, and
approximately a $12,800 increase in 2026.
There was discussion regarding the rates of other ice arenas, which are generally higher than
STMA’s and the need to adjust STMA’s rates. The was also considerable discussion concerning
the summer rate versus the peak rates. Typically the summer users are for-profit groups where
the in-season users are STMAYHA and the School.
Staff will bring a couple ice rate scenarios for budgetary discussion to the next meeting.
Rubber Matting
Mr. Fitch reported the current matting is 20 years old and has been replaced in areas throughout
the building over that time, some areas are down to the concrete. The current matting is hard to
clean, tough to scrub and pushed passed its use. The matting replacement would be for the Gold
Rink with the exception of the matting within the locker rooms. Quotes were obtained for Good,
Better and Best options. All American Arena Products is promoting 20-30 years of life for the
Best option. Pricing includes removal of old matting, scraping the concrete for prep, installation,
and gluing.
Mr. Nafstad stated the Arena is never ending cleaning. You start and finish the day cleaning and
the matting quoted is less porous, which is easier to clean and sanitize.
MOTION made by Member Hayden, seconded by Member Gleason to purchase rubber matting
and installation from All American Arena Products up to $175,000. Ayes: Gleason, Hamilton,
Steffens, Cocking, Lewis and Hayden. Nays: None. Absent: Lefebvre and Weber. The motion
carried.
9. Youth Hockey Association
None.
10. Announcements and/or Upcoming Meetings
March 9, 2026 STMA Arena Board, 6pm
11. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________________
Kristie Moseng, Finance Clerk
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STMA Arena Budget to Actual February 2026 (Cash Basis)
STMA Arena
2026 Prelim
Budget
February 2026
Actual
2026 Actual
YTD 02/28/26
2026 YTD
% of
Budg e t
Income
Ice Rental 778,434.48$ 119,653.75$ 117,313.75$ 15.07%
Concessions 85,000.00$ 24,635.75$ 54,181.25$ 63.74%
Room Rental -$ -$ -$
LiveBarn 4,500.00$ -$ 2,798.83$ 62.20%
Other Revenues (Advertising/LMC/Ins Claims)10,000.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Vending 1,500.00$ 375.00$ 467.75$ 31.18%
Open Skate/Hockey, etc.5,000.00$ 275.00$ 665.00$ 13.30%
Reimbursement -$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Misc. Revenue -$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Total Income $884,434.48 $144,939.50 $175,426.58 19.83%
Expenses
Salaries, Wages, Taxes & Benefits $ 366,911.48 36,959.06$ 71,038.20$ 19.49%
Supplies (Office, Misc.)500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Supplies (Concession)40,000.00$ 8,177.73$ 16,757.70$ 41.89%
Fuel, Misc.500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Professional Services 21,200.00$ 799.24$ 1,844.10$ 8.70%
Sales Tax 7,680.00$ 3,186.98$ 3,904.45$ 50.84%
Telephone/Data 1,400.00$ 211.94$ 211.94$ 15.14%
Monitoring 650.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Electric 160,500.00$ 10,601.23$ 10,601.23$ 6.61%
Gas 72,900.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Water 20,000.00$ 1,374.99$ 1,374.99$ 6.87%
Refuse/Garbage 7,500.00$ 785.76$ 785.76$ 10.48%
Insurance 45,700.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Education/Training 500.00$ -$ -$ 0.00%
Administration 16,493.00$ 1,334.38$ 2,668.76$ 16.18%
Misc.7,000.00$ -$ 1,932.00$ 27.60%
Property Taxes -$ -$ -$
Repair Maintenance – Machinery 15,000.00$ 1,177.17$ 1,316.17$ 8.77%
Repair Maintenance – Building 100,000.00$ 19,658.53$ 22,985.75$ 22.99%
Total Operating Expenses $ 884,434.48 84,267.01$ 135,421.05$ 15.35%
Net Income/Loss $0.00 60,672.49$ 40,005.53$
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STMA ARENA CASH BALANCES AND RECEIVABLES
February 28, 2026
Cash Balance Operations
Est.Cash Balance Operations 1/1/26 401,469.54$
2025 revenues collected in 2026 104,425.00$
2025 expenses paid in 2026 7,803.19$
Add Revenues 175,426.58$
Less Expenses 135,421.05$
Est. Cash Balance Operations 02/28/26 538,096.88$
Accounts Receivable (invoiced)
Operations February 28, 2026 - $95,312.53
Team Amount Due 0-30 Days 30-60 days 60-90 days 90 days & Over
District 5 Hockey 2,173.75$ 2,173.75$
Hockey Finder 2,270.99$ 2,270.99$
Mega Goaltending 470.00$ 470.00$
MN Reign 2,696.54$ 20.98$ 41.96$ -$ 2,633.60$
NWCRH Girls Varsity Hockey 2,018.75$ 2,018.75$
STMA Highschool Boys Team 9,953.75$ 9,953.75$
STMAYHA 75,728.75$ 75,728.75$
Total 95,312.53$ 92,636.97$ 41.96$ -$ 2,633.60$
Current 0-30 days $92,636.97 97.19%
30-60 days $41.96 0.04%
60-90 days $0.00 0.00%
over 90 day $2,633.60 2.76% Cash Balance Dedicated Capital Improvement Fund
Arena Dedicated Capital Improvement Fund
Est. Beginning Balance 1/1/25 367,307.41$
Invoiced St. Michael $15,000 15,000.00$
Invoiced ISD 885 $15,000 15,000.00$
Invoiced City of Albertville $15,000 15,000.00$
Balance 2/28/26 412,307.41$
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STMA Arena Vendor Check Detail Register
February 2026
16731 e 02/01/26 MEDICA
E 810-00000-131 Employer Paid Health $3,490.04 FEB 2026 Emp Health Insurance
16733 e 02/06/26 XCEL ENERGY
E 810-00000-381 Electric Utilities $10,601.23 961313023 5898 Lachman Ave Arena 12/7/25-1/7/26
16741 e 02/01/26 HEALTH PARTNERS INC
E 810-00000-130 Employer Paid Ins $329.18 47446904734 Emp Dental Ins
16765 e 02/02/26 CTM SERVICES, INC E 810-00000-404 R/M - Machinery/Equip $310.25 016297 Equipment Repair/Part/Accessory
16770 e 02/02/26 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA DISTRIBUTION E 810-00000-254 Soft Drinks/Mix-Resale $1,171.00 50632487012 Arena Concessions
16781 e 02/02/26 STEP SAVER, INC. E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $87.00 191909 Bulk Salt
16787 e 02/02/26 VESTIS GROUP, INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $85.11 2500888158 Janitorial Supplies E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $85.11 2500893993 Janitorial Supplies
16792 e 02/02/26 WATSON COMPANY, INC E 810-00000-252 Food/Concessions-Resale $2,893.80 155304 Arena Concessions
16795 e 02/02/26 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS, INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $3,315.00 618408 Deposit-Water Bottle Shelving & Backer
16797 e 02/02/26 COMPASS GROUP USA, INC E 810-00000-254 Soft Drinks/Mix-Resale $1,675.15 MSP151574 Arena Concessions
16801 e 02/01/26 MET LIFE INSURANCE
E 810-00000-130 Employer Paid Ins $124.63 FEB 2026 Emp Life, Dis, Vision
16803 e 02/03/26 SIGNAPAY E 810-00000-300 Professional Svcs $695.28 FEB 2026 Arena CC Merchant Fee
16813 e 02/25/26 WASTE MANAGEMENT E 810-00000-384 Refuse/Garbage Disposal $785.76 8210851- 5898 Lachman Ave 2/1/26-2/28/26
16818 e 02/05/26 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE E 810-00000-382 Water Utilities $239.55 FEB 2026 Water Bill 1/21/26 87-0000310-00-5 E 810-00000-382 Water Utilities $1,135.44 FEB 2026 Water Bill 1/21/26 87-0000315-00-0
16819 e 02/10/26 CITY OF ALBERTVILLE E 810-00000-412 Building Rentals/Admin Fee $1,334.38 02/26 Arena Admin Fee
16820 e 02/17/26 ABDO, LLP
E 810-00000-301 Auditing/Accounting Svcs $50.36 518646 2026 FS Accounting-Hourly
16821 e 02/17/26 ACE OF ALBERTVILLE - ARENA E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $75.74 139445/1 Misc Supplies & Materials
16826 e 02/17/26 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS, INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $3,315.00 618589 FINAL-Water Bottle Shelving & Backer
16830 e 02/17/26 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
E 810-00000-230 Medical Supplies $53.60 5315320807 Medical Supplies
16837 e 02/17/26 GOLDEN VALLEY SUPPLY COMPANY E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $502.25 0451371-IN Ceiling Tiles/Light Covers (Gold Rink)
16839 e 02/17/26 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA DISTRIBUTION E 810-00000-254 Soft Drinks/Mix-Resale $689.10 50823927019 Arena Concessions E 810-00000-254 Soft Drinks/Mix-Resale $585.35 50926623021 Arena Concessions
16842 e 02/17/26 JURRENS OUTDOOR SERVICES LLC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $3,060.00 INV-3513 Snow Removal 11/26/25-12/28/25
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16850 e 02/17/26 MR CUTTING EDGE LLC E 810-00000-404 R/M - Machinery/Equip $154.00 8044 Equipment Repair
16853 e 02/17/26 PREMIUM WATERS INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $27.97 802827-01-26 Bulk Water
16855 e 02/17/26 RINK SYSTEMS, INC. E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $3,000.00 I01684 Wall Mount Benching/Hooks
16856 e 02/17/26 SCR, INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $3,157.00 AC013527 Monthly Blanket - Feb 2026
16858 e 02/17/26 DUSTIN DUNDURS E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $860.00 1476 Clean In & Out Glass on Both Rinks
16861 e 02/17/26 VESTIS GROUP, INC E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $85.11 2500899827 Janitorial Supplies E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $85.11 2500905684 Janitorial Supplies
16866 e 02/17/26 WATSON COMPANY, INC E 810-00000-252 Food/Concessions-Resale $1,061.83 155593 Arena Concessions
16881 e 02/18/26 MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
E 810-00000-315 Sales Tax $3,186.98 FEB 2026 Arena Sales Tax
16884 e 02/05/26 ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
E 810-00000-404 R/M - Machinery/Equip $15.52 Misc Supplies & Materials
E 810-00000-252 Food/Concessions-Resale $19.35 Arena Concessions
E 810-00000-252 Food/Concessions-Resale $23.85 Arena Concessions
E 810-00000-321 Telephone/Data $105.97 Spectrum Business 11/30/25-1/14/26
E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $18.24 Misc Supplies & Materials
E 810-00000-404 R/M - Machinery/Equip $650.00 Becker Arena-Gate Panel Adjustment (Blue)
43786 02/17/26 BESSER WELDING AND
E 810-00000-405 R/M - Buildings $300.00 15934 Repair Aluminum Gate Slide Bar
43796 02/18/26 HILLYARD, INC.
E 810-00000-404 R/M - Machinery/Equip $47.40 606034246 Janitorial Supplies
810 STMA Arena $49,487.64
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MANAGER’S GENERAL UPDATE
Date: March 9th, 2026
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Grant Fitch, STMA Arena Manager
ARENA MONTHLY RENTAL HOURS – FEBRUARY
User Hours Sold
STMAYHA 331.50 hours (389 – 57.5 Resurface times)
AAA 0 hours
HS 47.50 hours
Adult Hockey 9 hours
Public Skating/OH 6.25 hours
Private Rentals 4.25 hours
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Total Hours 398.50 hours (456)
February Budget Projection 410
March Projected 150
**Billed Hours for February 2026 392.25
**Public Skating/OH ($5-$10/Head) 6.25
STMA Arena Usage Statistics: Attached are the Blue & Gold Rink hours for February 1st through
February 28th, 2026. Times are broken down by event type.
Operations: Rubber Matting Demo/Install scheduled to start on Monday 3/09/26 and should be
completed by Saturday 3/14/26
Spring/Summer Maintenance:
• Building Clean up: Bathrooms, locker-rooms, bleachers, etc.
• Touch up Painting: Locker-rooms, players boxes, lobby, corridor and bathrooms
• Scheduling 2026/27 Ice Time
• Rink Glass Cleaning: Interior and exterior
• Machine maintenance
• Snow pit clean
• Bleacher repair
• Dumpster Area expansion
• Repair/Replace HTH exterior overhead door
• Repair exterior block on west end of Arena
• Replace concrete slab outside NW exit door on Gold Rink
• Re-stripe parking lot & Handicap stalls
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STMA Ice Arena Board
March 9th, 2026 Agenda
Page 2 of 2
Spring/Summer Hockey: Play Hockey T, Euro-American, Minnesota Lakers, Lakes Elite, Mn Steel, D5
Mn Hockey HP and FHIT program start on Thursday March 12th, 2026.
Ice Rates: For the Board’s use, tabulated below is a summary of current and past rates for local
arenas. It should be noted most of the arenas surveyed also offer a spring/summer rate averaging
$220/hour and are the same as their winter non-prime. Rates don’t include sales tax. Rates for the
2026-27 season are projected to go up $5 to $10 based on past trends and increased energy bill.
Ice Rates 2026-27 Season 2025-26 Season 2024-25 Season
Rogers A=$255/B=$200 A=$245/B=$190 A=$235/B=$180
Monticello A=$235/B=$215 A=$230/B=$210 A=$225/B=$185
Buffalo A=$250/B=$194 A=$244/B=$190 A=$240/B=$186
Elk River A=$265/B=$212 A=$255/B=$204 A=$250/B=$204
Delano A=$265/B=$240 A=$260/B=$235 A=$255/B=$230
Maple Grove A=$265/B=$225 A=$260/B=$220 A=$240/B=$200
Plymouth A=$280/B=$245 A=$275/B=$240 A=$265/B=$220
Sartell A=$245/B=$235 A=$240/B=$230 A=$230/B$215
St Cloud MAC A=$200 A=$190 A=$185
Blaine S-Rink A=$250 A=$245 A=$240
HBNHC A=$250 A=$250/B$225 A=$235/B$225
STMA A=TBD A=$235/B=$185 A=$230/B=$180
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Usage Statistics - Account
2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026 No Time restrictions
All Days of the Week
Selected Facilities
Account Type/Account Hours % Hours Fee Other Tax Total % Total
Adult Hockey 6.00 2.614%$1,410.00 $0.00 $103.98 $1,513.98 3.170%
Hockey Finder (HF)6.00 2.614%$1,410.00 $0.00 $103.98 $1,513.98 3.170%
High School Hockey 37.75 16.449%$9,681.25 $0.00 $0.00 $9,681.25 20.271%
NWCRH Girls JV/Varsity
Hockey
5.75 2.505%$1,431.25 $0.00 $0.00 $1,431.25 2.997%
STMAHS JV/Varsity Boys 32.00 13.943%$8,250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,250.00 17.274%
Private Rental 1.25 0.545%$293.75 $0.00 $21.66 $315.41 0.660%
Private Rental - Taxable 1.25 0.545%$293.75 $0.00 $21.66 $315.41 0.660%
Public Sessions 6.25 2.723%$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.000%
Open Skate 6.25 2.723%$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.000%
Youth Hockey 178.25 77.669%$36,248.75 $0.00 $0.00 $36,248.75 75.899%
District 5 Hockey (D5)9.25 4.031%$2,173.75 $0.00 $0.00 $2,173.75 4.551%
STMAYHA 169.00 73.638%$34,075.00 $0.00 $0.00 $34,075.00 71.347%
229.50 $47,633.75 $0.00 $125.64 $47,759.39
BLUE RINK
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Usage Statistics - Account
2/1/2026 to 2/28/2026 No Time restrictions
All Days of the Week
Selected Facilities
Account Type/Account Hours % Hours Fee Other Tax Total % Total
Adult Hockey 3.00 1.325%$705.00 $0.00 $51.99 $756.99 1.665%
Hockey Finder (HF)3.00 1.325%$705.00 $0.00 $51.99 $756.99 1.665%
High School Hockey 9.75 4.305%$2,291.25 $0.00 $0.00 $2,291.25 5.040%
NWCRH Girls JV/Varsity
Hockey
2.50 1.104%$587.50 $0.00 $0.00 $587.50 1.292%
STMAHS JV/Varsity Boys 7.25 3.201%$1,703.75 $0.00 $0.00 $1,703.75 3.748%
Private Rental 3.00 1.325%$705.00 $0.00 $51.99 $756.99 1.665%
Private Rental - Taxable 3.00 1.325%$705.00 $0.00 $51.99 $756.99 1.665%
Youth Hockey 210.75 93.046%$41,653.75 $0.00 $0.00 $41,653.75 91.629%
STMAYHA 210.75 93.046%$41,653.75 $0.00 $0.00 $41,653.75 91.629%
226.50 $45,355.00 $0.00 $103.98 $45,458.98
GOLD RINK
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2026 Preliminary Budget
Date: March 5, 2026
To: STMA Arena Board
From: Adam Nafstad, City Administrator
Attached for the continued discussion is the Preliminary 2026 Arena Budget. At the last meeting
the Board considered various rate adjustments. Tabulated below are the projected revenue
increase of a $5 increase on each of the rates:
Rental Rates Current Increase 2026 Rev. Increase
Prime Rate (9/1/26 to 3/15/27)$235 $5 $6,730
High School Game Rate $275 $5 $370
School Day Rate (8:30-3:00) effective 9/1/26 $160 $5 $500
Summer Rate (0 to 200 hrs) effective 9/1/25 $180 $5 $5,205
Summer Rate (Over 200 hrs)$160
Total Rev. Increase $12,805
In 2025, based on total operations and total hours sold, the arena’s average annual cost per hour
of ice was $219.65. Generally, operating costs during the peak season (Sept through Feb) and
off-peak season (Mar through Aug) are balanced.
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2026 STMA Arena Board Draft Budget (no rate increase)
2023 cash
basis Actual
2024 cash
basis actual
2025 mod
accrual
12/31/25 2025 Budget
2026 Prelim
Budget
% change
from 2025 to
2026
Income
Ice Rental $731,984.43 $760,756.70 $819,582.85 $728,195.00 $778,434.48 6.90%
Concessions $86,017.01 $77,668.15 $89,642.31 $80,000.00 $85,000.00 6.25%
Room Rental $445.00 $575.00 $85.00 $0.00 $0.00
LiveBarn $3,783.05 $2,410.15 $4,791.02 $4,500.00
Other Revenues (Ad/LMC/Streaming TV)$18,763.90 $20,136.80 $11,530.00 $22,500.00 $10,000.00 -55.56%
Vending $2,631.75 $2,631.75 $1,583.50 $2,300.00 $1,500.00 -34.78%
Open Skate/Hockey, etc. (off season fill in)$6,020.00 $6,020.00 $3,571.00 $9,000.00 $5,000.00 -44.44%
Reimbursement $10,127.58 $10,127.58 $0.00 $0.00
Misc. Revenue $0.00 $0.00 -$89.65 $0.00 $0.00
Total Income $859,772.72 $880,326.13 $930,696.03 $841,995.00 $884,434.48 5.04%
Expenses
Salaries, Wages, Taxes & Benefits $301,582.47 $301,582.47 $332,253.21 $336,964.16 $366,911.48 8.89%
Supplies (Office, Misc.)$158.68 $158.68 $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.00%
Supplies (Concession)$38,289.61 $38,289.61 $39,636.72 $44,500.00 $40,000.00 -10.11%
Fuel, Misc.$337.72 $337.72 $172.73 $500.00 $500.00 0.00%
Professional Services $16,361.35 $16,361.35 $21,468.96 $20,000.00 $21,200.00 6.00%
Sales Tax $7,442.45 $7,442.45 $6,764.42 $7,304.00 $7,680.00 5.15%
Telephone $1,442.13 $1,442.13 $1,042.90 $1,400.00 $1,400.00 0.00%
Monitoring $10.74 $10.74 $639.62 $600.00 $650.00 8.33%
Electric $157,792.00 $157,792.00 $141,733.69 $175,000.00 $160,500.00 -8.29%
Gas $65,177.04 $65,177.04 $76,308.21 $72,900.00 $72,900.00 0.00%
Water $10,364.77 $10,364.77 $18,285.73 $12,500.00 $20,000.00 60.00%
Refuse $7,969.33 $7,969.33 $6,694.52 $8,500.00 $7,500.00 -11.76%
Insurance $34,883.50 $34,883.50 $42,529.00 $37,800.00 $45,700.00 20.90%
Education/Training $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $500.00 0.00%
Administration $14,653.80 $14,653.80 $16,012.56 $15,546.22 $16,493.00 6.09%
Misc.$4,698.75 $4,698.75 $3,906.67 $5,700.00 $7,000.00 22.81%
Repair Maintenance – Machinery $10,166.38 $15,794.58 $7,383.33 $20,000.00 $15,000.00 -25.00%
Repair Maintenance – Building $82,295.82 $90,408.32 $106,749.77 $75,000.00 $100,000.00 33.33%
Total Operating Expenses $753,626.54 $767,367.24 $821,582.04 $835,214.38 $884,434.48 5.89%
Net Income/Loss $106,146.18 $112,958.89 $109,113.99 $6,780.62 $0.00
Rental Rates Current
$235
$275
$160
$180
Prime Rate (9/1/26 to 3/15/27)
High School Game Rate
School Day Rate (8:30-3:00) effective 9/1/26
Summer Rate (0 to 200 hrs) effective 9/1/25
Summer Rate (Over 200 hrs)$160
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