City Council Meeting Date: June 18, 2024
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Ben Martig, City Administrator
David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Review Resolution Approving New Ice Arena Funding Partnership and Architect Contract.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council considers approval of the attached resolution approving new ice arena funding partnership and architect contract.
Summary Report:
The City has been seeking a solution to resolve the long-term issues of the existing Ice Arena that needs significant investments that would cost the tax payer the same amount as building a new Ice Arena with our partners' financial support. The City is committed to being a good steward with its financial resources and staff believes that the partnerships that have been formed provide the opportunity for the City to act to resolve the existing Ice Arena issues.
Over the last year, the City has been meeting with partners on the Ice Arena to seek a solution. At the March 12, May 7, and June 4 2024 City Council meetings, staff gave an update on the Ice Arena Partnership along with updated project options, costs, and economic impact. The City contracted with JLG Architects and RJM Construction to provide updated costs on a new ice arena, along with remodeling/expanding the existing Ice Arena.
The resolution before Council tonight will approve the funding partnership for a New Ice Arena at an estimated cost of $20.9 and also approve the contract with JLG Architect to move forward with the design of the new Ice Arena. This is option 2 that has been presented to Council.
Option 2 - New ~45,800 SF Ice Arena
$18,843,254 Construction Cost
$2,053,244 Soft Costs
$20,896,498 Project Cost
Optional Upgrades - Could come from additional donations or in the future
$382,951 Floor Dryland (small space 1,350 SF)
$1,307,785 Upper Level Dryland (5,300 SF)
$2,361,439 Precast Concrete Stadium Seating
$24,948,673 Proj...
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