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Feasibility Study of a Potential New Youth and Amateur Sports Complex in Mounds View, Minnesota ●Page 37 CITY, STATE:Sioux City, IA OWNER:Private OPERATOR:Private YEAR OPENED:2019 FACILITY SIZE (SF):80,000 COST (original, in millions):$13.0 COST (current, in millions):$14.6 COURTS (basketball):5 COURTS (volleyball):5 COMPARABLE FACILITIES3 The Arena is an 80,000-square-foot facility located in Sioux City,Iowa.It opened in 2019 at a cost of $13 million and is owned by Mike Hesse and operated by HCC Enterprises.the Arena was built by remodeling an existing 60,000-square-foot retail store into a sports facility.$1.5 million in assistance came from an economic development grant provided by the city. The facility offers five full-size basketball/volleyball courts with 18 basketball hoops with height control,divider curtains and scoreboards.They have an Arena Performance Facility with new equipment,and a certified performance coach;an Arena Wrestling Academy with new equipment, small group training and tournaments and matches;as well as an Arena Dance Academy with a hardwood dance studio. Additional amenities include classrooms;locker rooms;batting cages;the Wells Blue Bunny Lounge with flatscreen TVs;the Scheels Snack Shack with a large selection of food,snacks,and drinks;the Chesterman’s Sports Bar & Grill with a full bar and food menu;and upper-level mezzanine seating with views of all five courts. The complex focuses on developing young athletes both physically and mentally,looking to build their character,create team players and enrich the community.They also strive to deliver top tier training through elite coaches, trainers and facilities.They try an emphasize two things:affordable programming without sac The Arena hosts leagues,tournaments,clubs,camps and other events for youth baseball,basketball,volleyball,wrestling and dance,as well as fitness classes through the Arena Fit program –all geared toward Siouxland athletes. The Arena 10