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Marathon County hears $54M–$34M options for ICE Arena after feasibility study; no decision made
Summary
The Executive Committee reviewed a FEMA-funded feasibility study and a county decision-making framework for the Marathon County ICE Arena. Staff presented four options ranging from major new construction to phased renovation or closure, and administrators asked the board to indicate process and funding appetite before staff pursues next steps.
Marathon County Executive Committee members reviewed a completed feasibility study and a draft decision-making framework for the Marathon County ICE Arena on Oct. 9, with staff saying the county has bought short-term time to decide while longer-term options are considered.
Parks and Recreation Director Jamie summarized the consultant study funded in part by a FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) grant and described four broad options: (1) a new two-sheet, year-round facility at an estimated $54,000,000; (2) rebuild of Rink 1 as a year-round sheet and upgrades to Rink 2 at about $34,000,000; (3) shorter-term upgrades to existing rinks (estimated roughly $7,000,000 plus a $1,400,000 roof work); or (4) cease county ice operations. Jamie said the feasibility work was driven by user-group surveys and meetings and that the consultant’s recommended program reflected those…
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