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Council debates Menard Center upgrades; proposal to fund new event floor fails to gain majority
Summary
Councilors discussed funding for a new event ice-covering system and turf replacement at the Curtis Dean Menard Sports Center. A requested $100,000 increase for an upgraded ice cover system failed on a roll call; staff said current covers remain serviceable for another year and replacement would improve safety and storage.
Councilors debated capital funding for a new event ice-covering system and related flooring at the Curtis Dean Menard Sports Center during budget amendment arguments.
Recreation Services Director Scott Bell told the council the existing ice-cover system is damaged and that a modern single-floor system would improve safety, storage and flexibility for year-round events. Bell said the full replacement estimate had risen since an earlier figure; he described a…
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