ITEM: 6 Jim Kappelhoff
Title
FOGERTY CURLING RINK AND AQUATORE PARK UPDATE
Background
The Park Board was informed of the plans that are moving forward with the Fogerty Curling Rink. Staff gave background information and in particular the impact of replacing Field #1. Mark Clasen of Fogerty Arena presented a more in-depth look at what can be expected from a curling facility regarding usage and economic benefits.
The following are recent developments on the both the curling rink and replacing Aquatore Field #1.
· Staff sent out Request for Proposals (RFP) to contract a consultant for the project of removing and replacing Field #1. Three RFP's were sent out. Pioneer Engineering and SRF Consultants responded and at the time of this item staff was evaluating the proposals and have not made a choice of companies.
· Fogerty Arena is scheduled to bring their completed Conditional Use Permit (CUP), site plan, preliminary floor plan, building elevations, preliminary utility plan and project narrative to the Planning Commission meeting on March 13, 2012. If recommended by the Planning Commission it will go before City Council on April 5, 2012 for approval.
Included with this item is the curling rink site and floor plan.
Recommendation
Information and discussion.