HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9328RESOLUTION 9328
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
WITHDRAWING FROM MASTER AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA
AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
OF THE SUPERINK
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 the future operation 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 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 and to the rink; and
WHEREAS, the MASC wants to identify future partners that will assist in
financing these necessary capital improvements; and
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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.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Minnesota that the City of Mounds View 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 this 26t" day of October, 2020
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nyl ikm d, City Administrator
(SEAL)