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Staffing & Budget Concerns A. That rink historically has been difficult to stafffor several reasons. 1. Low attendance - Rink attendants like to work where there are skaters. 2. Fewer hours - The rink has to close early due to inadequate lighting. 3. Rink Condition- Rink is in bad condition the majority of the Winter. VI. Budget A. On average, each rink costs approximately $7,000 to maintain each winter. e V. VI. Comprehensive Plan A. Staff were directed by council to hold off on any improvements until the comprehensive plan comes in with its findings. B. The comprehension plan will identifY improvements needed, priorities, community needs, and will establish funding. VII. Staff Recommendations A. Staff is recommending that Valentine Park ice rink remain closed until the final report for the comprehension plan is complete and at that time, we will focus on the findings ofthe report and work from there. B. Staff is recommending (based on last year's final rink #'s) that Cummings pleasure rink be eliminated. It is very hard to maintain and is dangerously located down a slope from the hockey rink. C. Staff is also looking for direction on the issue of ice rental during public time. Staff has researched Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and Roseville to find out if they allow rentals during public use times. None of those cities allow that. Staff is recommending that with the exception of two hours per week for local hockey association use, no rentals be allowed during public use time. D. Staff is also asking for direction on the rental fee. Last year, the policy was that all rentals after hours MUST have a rink attendant on duty and the rental fee is $25 per hour to cover staffing arid lighting. Staff recommends that we keep this the same as last year. tit e