City Council Meeting Date: June 4, 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 review a 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 and May 7, 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.
This agenda item is informational only so there will be no separate public input on Tuesday evening. However, there will be public comment available on June 18th and the agenda is being limited for other regular agenda items to provide ample opportunity for public input that evening. Additionally, the City Council or staff may be contacted by email or phone as normal for questions, comments or other feedback of this pending consideration of the City Council.
The resolution before Council tonight is to review the next steps in moving forward with a New Ice Arena at an estimated cost of $20.9 and also approve the contract with JLG Architect to move forward with the de...
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