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Rodeo committee outlines plan to replace aging arena bleachers, pursue venue rentals to recoup cost
Summary
Members of the Pleasant Grove Rodeo Committee presented a plan at the council work session to replace the arena's wooden bleachers with repurposed aluminum seating to meet ADA and safety standards, fund the work privately, and pursue year-round rentals to recover expenses.
Members of the Pleasant Grove Rodeo Committee told the City Council during a July 2025 work session that they intend to replace the arena's existing wooden bleachers with aluminum seating to address safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and to expand seating capacity.
The committee representative said the group spent roughly $5,000 this spring on temporary repairs and has decided to pursue a larger replacement project using repurposed aluminum bleacher sections bought used and brought to the rodeo grounds. "They are very past their time and ready for some love and attention," the committee representative said, describing the current stands as deteriorated.
The committee presented a concept plan that would remove two existing stand sections that "cannot be modified to get into compliance," replace them with new aluminum seating in other sections, and alter riser/run dimensions from the current roughly 8-inch rise and 22-inch run to a 12-inch rise and 30-inch run to improve sightlines and accessibility. The committee said the goal is to increase seating from about 6,500 to roughly 8,500, but that the final number is not yet set.
City Administrator Scott told the council the city owns the rodeo grounds and staff have been discussing an amendment to the existing agreement with the Strawberry Days Committee so the rodeo committee can capture rental revenue for events if they pay for the seating upgrades. "We do own the rodeo grounds," Scott said, adding that the arrangement under discussion would let the committee recoup part of its investment through venue rentals.
Committee members said most of the work can be done without a building permit, though some remodel elements will require submitting plans to the building department. They also said they have received two semi loads of repurposed aluminum seating already and that contractors plan to begin teardown early next week; the committee's contractor estimated a 6-to-8-month completion window but said the schedule could slip.
On operations and costs, the committee said it is funding the project and is seeking donations and sponsorships to help cover expenses. The committee also announced a ticket-price adjustment already in effect: adult tickets will be $25 across the board, with Wednesday remaining the designated kids' night.
The presentation noted future phases could include video infrastructure, enclosed box seating, and other venue upgrades, but the committee emphasized that the current phase is focused on seating replacement. The city indicated staff will coordinate plan review and address parking and other operational issues as the committee advances the project.
No formal council action was taken at the work session; the presentation was informational and council members encouraged the group to continue coordinating with staff on permits, parking and the proposed agreement to allow the committee to retain rental revenues.
