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County hears commercial ice-rink proposal for Okanogan County Fairgrounds
Summary
Vendors described a modular refrigerated rink for the fairgrounds; commissioners discussed costs, storage, sponsorship and next steps including issuing a procurement request but took no formal vote.
Anthony Barbanente, a sales representative for Iron Sleek, described a removable, refrigerated ice rink the company said can be installed at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds for winter community use. The presentation covered rink sizes, required refrigeration capacity, typical set-up and teardown, and rough cost estimates.
The discussion matters because the proposal would require county capital or operating funds, staff time and a procurement process. Commissioners said they want to test viability before committing funds and discussed sponsorships and rental models to reduce taxpayer exposure.
Barbanente said a 40-by-60-foot rink is a common starting point and that the company offers two refrigeration-capacity options “depending on…
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