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<br />-Pool Business Plan: Director Bernstein mentioned that the Pool Business Plan had been <br />completed by staff and copies were given to the commissioners. The department feels that due <br />diligence has been done regarding the operations at the aquatic center. <br />th <br />- Bus Tour: The NRRC will meet at 6 p.m. on May 9 and take a bus tour of the City to view any <br />issues / concerns at various parks or trails. Some stops that were recommended were Sunny <br />Acres, Greten and Conzemius Parks. Any other concerns should be sent to Director Bernstein to <br />include in the tour route. <br /> <br />13) Old Business <br />- HHB Dry Floor Practice Area: Jerry Baum, President of the Hastings Hockey Boosters <br />presented a plan to the NRRC for a dry floor practice area at the Civic Arena. A fundraiser was <br />done last year for player development and $16,000 was raised. The HHB have been going to <br />Hudson for dry floor practice for 4 years, but it is not cost effective and there are transportation <br />issues for the boys. The decision was to build an on-going facility that the HHB can run. <br />Ultimately, the HHB would like to have a larger facility, but this facility should be used for the <br />next 5 to 10 years. The plan will accommodate all of the Arena’s storage needs. Commissioner <br />Rohloff wondered if sprinklers were necessary. Jerry explained that since the roof will not be <br />enclosed, the structure will meet fire codes as is. Director Bernstein mentioned that he would <br />like to have a contract with the HHB similar to the one we have with the Hastings Hawks. <br />Commissioner Christenson questioned whether the kids could be used to help with the <br />construction, as the HHB would like, since there may be issues with worker’s comp, liability, <br />etc. Jerry said that as long as the kids are not handling any power tools, they believe it will be <br />o.k. Commissioner Vaughan wondered if it needed to be handicapped accessible. Since the <br />facility, by definition, is not a handicapped facility, the structure does not need to be ADA <br />compliant. Superintendent Smith mentioned that if any parents are allowed up to watch their <br />children, then handicapped accessibility issues may come up – in that case, it would be better to <br />not allow parents up to watch. Commissioner Vaughan expressed concern that a business plan <br />has not yet been completed for the Arena, and are we sure that this is what is best for the Arena <br />at this time. He also wondered if we are setting a precedent for other groups that want to put up <br />practice areas at city facilities. Both Commissioners Vaughan and Rohloff mentioned that noise <br />will be an issue, especially for the Arena Manager. <br /> MOTION: <br /> Commissioner Schommer motioned to proceed with the Dry Floor proposal as has <br />been presented by City Staff and the Hastings Hockey Boosters. Seconded by Rohloff. Passed <br />by vote of 4-1 (Vaughan dissenting.) <br /> <br />- Sign at Arena: Director Bernstein mentioned that one of the new signs, similar to the ones being <br />placed in the parks, will be placed at the Civic Arena in 2007. He also mentioned that he would <br />like to see a lighted sign in the future that could be seen from Hwy 316. Commissioner <br />Christenson wondered what happened to the marquee sign that Coca-Cola was going to help <br />fund. Director Bernstein informed the NRRC that it had not been approved and so will not be <br />happening. <br /> <br /> <br />MOTION to Adjourn. <br /> <br />th <br />Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2006. <br /> <br />Adjourned at 8:14 p.m. <br /> <br />Minutes submitted by: Kristin Behrens <br />