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Bay Center consultants to return in January with final feasibility and design options
Summary
Legends Global and consultants presented preliminary Bay Center redevelopment concepts (stacked arena, ice sheet, event center) and identified parking and cost constraints; staff will return with full documentation for a January meeting.
County staff and Legends Global updated commissioners on a Bay Center redevelopment feasibility study and possible design options, saying the team needs more time to resolve parking and cost tradeoffs. The presentation reviewed "stacked" concepts — an exhibition floor above an ice sheet with event space — that maximize use but also raise cost and structural complexity.
Consultants noted a need for parking solutions and that a headquarters hotel option appears in some scenarios. The team recommended further refinement and pledged to return with final documents for a January presentation; commissioners requested the full backup material at least one week before the January meeting for review.
Commissioner Kohler flagged the project as time-sensitive because potential legislative changes to tourist-development funding could affect bonding or funding availability; several commissioners asked staff to coordinate with city studies and regional stakeholders.
Next steps Consultants committed to deliver final drafts in time for a January 22 presentation; staff will circulate supporting documents in advance and coordinate with city economic-development staff and ASM/Populous representatives to join the January briefing.
