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1VIINUTES OF THE REGIJLAR ORONO PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD dN MARCH 4, 1996 <br /> (#� � Hrrekey Boosters- Cot�tirnied) <br /> Wolfe reported on the recommendation by the Planning Commissian on February 20, <br /> concerning an amendment to the ordinance allowing an ice arena under the school use <br /> with operation by a charitable organization. The Boosters are prese�tly preparing to make <br /> a formal application in April for a buildin� permit to be heard by the Council in May af <br /> 1996. Wo�fe revorted pro�ress beins�made with meetin�the needs and concerns of th� <br /> nei�hbors notin� si�nificantiv bermin� and landscaoin�. narticularlv on the north and west <br /> sides of the ice arena building. Wolfe also presented drawings of the ice arena building <br /> showing a flat roof, which aliows limiting the ma�mum height to under 30', a 15-i7' <br /> lawerin�; from the original desi�n. The exposed height on the west side will be about 20' <br /> as the buildin�will be built into the�Itside. Wolfe it�farmed Mabust�fhat the buildin� <br /> would be 2t)-22' in height from the e�sting grflund on the west wide. A substantial <br /> monetary savings v�i11 result from the flat roof design. Wo}fe also nated that the colored <br /> aggr�gate for the outside of the building will blend with that of the current buildings on <br /> the schoal �rounds. <br /> Wilson inquired about the Iocation of the rink on the property and the footprint of the <br /> building. Wolfe said the bui{ding would be located past the the football field near the <br /> CoRd 6 and Old Crvstal Bav Road intersection. The 8a0 person seatin� will be built into <br /> t�e hillside with a center doorwav facinr�the hiszh school. The fover wilI overlook th� <br /> arena, which will be sunk about 3'. Walfe noted the enclosed meeting rooms and staging <br /> areas. There will also be 4 locker rooms wi�h bath and showers allowing far team privacy. <br /> �otf�reported that the fund raising effflrts have been effective �vith 1.625 million dollars <br /> now raised. He noted th�receipt af a$80,000 gift from one donor. Woife said they <br /> would iike to purchase a Zarnbani and are soliciting funds for that purchase. The plans are <br /> for the ice collected by the Zamboni be dropped into a heat sink for meitin�, which will <br /> eliminate piling of ice and snow�utdoors. The maney has been raised from individuals <br /> with one million dollars coming fram association members and $6Q0,000 from others_ He <br /> noted that the ice arena would be operating with $150,040 in reserves. <br /> Wo�fe informed Wilson that the Boo�ters have an a�reement with the school that thev can <br /> break �round far th�facilitv, with some �uarantees, when $1.9 million has been raised. <br /> He noted�hat the arena can be opened for skating when they reach $2.1 million. At this <br /> point, there would be no seating ar locker rooms yet. <br /> Wolfe noted that the ice time projections are based on $100 per hour, but ice time cannot <br /> be purchased anywhere for less than $125/hr. He reported thai Breck receives $165/hr for <br /> ice time adding that this was a desirable arena for use. The teams are currently practicin� <br /> with 4 teams on the ice at the same time, and the�oal is to only have one team playin� at a <br /> time. The$antam team has only been getting sota ice time 5 times in the year with the <br /> youngest group only having ane hour. The outdoor conditions are very tenuous <br /> ,tk�roughout the winter months. <br /> � <br />