Sponsor: Parks & Recreation
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Agreement with Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association for Ice Rental
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Recommendation
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1. Approve agreement with Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association, 855 Village Center Drive, #316, North Oaks, MN 55127 for:
a. Ice rental upon execution of the agreement through November 26, 2029, with an option to have one five-year renewal term through November 26, 2033, with the rates established by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
b. Capital payments totaling $50,000 for facility improvements.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to approve the agreement.
3. Authorize the County Manager to approve other minor improvements to the interior or exterior of ice arenas as requested by Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association and at their sole financial responsibility.
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Background and Rationale
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An agreement has been negotiated with the Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association (MVIYHA) for use of a minimum of 800 winter ice hours at Shoreview Ice Arena and other county arenas. MVIYHA is a non-profit organization whose mission “is to build the culture of Maverick hockey through participation, volunteer support, teamwork, and sportsmanship. We embrace our community-based hockey program that promotes the development of our hockey players and teams in a positive, supportive, and safe environment at all levels.” MVIYHA serves youth ages 4-18 and annually raises funds to keep hockey affordable for youth and families. MVIYHA had an ice use agreement in place from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2023. They continued to rent ice in 2024 without an agreement and would like to establish a new one.
The $50,000 capital contribution will be used for facility improvements at Shoreview Ice Arena, the main arena where members skate. Per the agreement, the capital contribution will be paid in installments, with the first $10,000 due upon execution of this agreement and $10,000 per year over the next four years of the agreement.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
MVIYHA raises funds for scholarships and in addition they subsidize a portion of every family’s fee to help make participating more affordable. Having an anchor tenant such MVIYHA helps to provide the majority of resources needed to fund the annual operations of the arena. Parks & Recreation can then focus on offering additional programming to under-served residents such as learn-to-skate programming, and free and open skating programs. Revenues generated that exceed operational budget targets may be utilized to support additional outreach programming across the department such as activities in the parks like archery, biking, fishing, and more.
Community Participation Level and Impact
County residents make up the majority of the membership in MVIYHA. Offering ice rental agreements offers organizations more value for their money while also taking care of a community asset.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☒ Involve ☒ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
This agreement will provide revenue to Shoreview Ice Arena to help support and maintain operations of the facility. It is estimated that annual revenue generated from this agreement will be $184,000. As previously mentioned, the $50,000 capital contribution generated from this agreement will be utilized at Shoreview Ice Arena to address building improvements that benefit the county and the MVIYHA. The yearly revenue is included in the 2025 Parks & Recreation operating budget.
Last Previous Action
On September 18, 2018, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Mounds View Irondale Youth Hockey Association (Resolution B2018-242).
Attachments
1. Ice Rental Agreement