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Council splits over Menard Center turf replacement and ice‑surface covering
Summary
Council members debated whether to keep $325,000–$425,000 in the FY26 budget for an ice‑surface covering system or reallocate funds to replace indoor turf; some members favored preserving ice operations as the facility's primary revenue source while others argued for delaying turf purchase pending a feasibility study.
Council members spent substantial time on May 27 debating two capital items for the Curtis Menard Memorial Sports Center: purchasing an ice‑surface covering system and replacing the indoor turf.
Supporters of retaining funding for the ice covering system said the ice rink is the original and primary revenue‑producing function of the Menard Center and that the ability to cover the ice makes the facility a true multi‑use venue. Councilmember…
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