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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-057
RESOLUTION INDICATING THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS' INTENT
TO WITHDRAW FROM THE SUPER RINK AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, In 1997 the Cities of Shoreview, Arden Hills, Mounds View, and New
Brighton,and Ramsey County entered into a master agreement with the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission(MASC) for the construction and financing of the Super Rink located at the National
Sports Center; and
WHEREAS, the agreement was for a period of approximately 25 years to coincide with
the term on the bonds used to finance the construction of the Super Rink; and
WHEREAS, the four cities and Ramsey County also entered into a supplemental
agreement with the Mounds View and Irondale Youth Hockey Associations to further define the
rights and obligations related to the future financial responsibilities of the parties: and
WHEREAS,the current master agreement is scheduled to end on December 31, 2023,and
it is important to plan for future operations of the Super Rink facility; and
WHEREAS, the Super Rink has been a tremendous success and has managed to operate
without the need for supplemental financial assistance from the parties privy to the agreement
throughout its 22 years of operation; and
WHEREAS,there are significant deferred maintenance and upgrades needed at the Super
Rink including new refrigeration system, replacement of the dasher boards, scoreboards, sound
systems, as well as upgrades to the locker rooms and common areas; and
WHEREAS, it is not possible for the Super Rink to continue operating without these
necessary replacements to the rink; and
WHEREAS,the MASC wants to identify future partners that will assist in financing these
necessary capital improvements; and
WHEREAS,the cities of Shoreview,Arden Hills,Mounds View,and New Brighton have
never been involved in the operation and management at ice arenas in their communities; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of these four cities and Ramsey County to withdraw
from the Master Agreement with the MASC for the construction and financing of the Super Rink
when it expires on December 31, 2023; and
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cityofardenhills,org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage.
WHEREAS,the cities of Shoreview and Mounds View have already approved resolutions
indicating their intent to withdraw and New Brighton is expected to approve a similar resolution
in the near future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden
Hills, Minnesota, that that the City of Arden Hills indicates it intent to withdraw from the Master
Agreement with the MASC for construction and financing of the Super Rink when the agreement
expires on December 31, 2023.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS
91' DAY OF November, 2020.
David Grant, Mayor
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Hanson, City Clerk
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