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Council approves temporary chiller rental after ice-rink heat‑exchanger failure; long‑term replacement estimated at $350k–$400k
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff reported multiple leaks in the rink heat exchanger and the council approved a three‑month portable chiller rental (estimated $107,000) to keep the season running while staff pursue repair, replacement options and possible LTAC or fundraising support.
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Doug Gutz told the council the city discovered multiple leaks in the rink heat exchanger/evaporator on an aging system; the component is part of a system retrofitted from older equipment and is no longer easily serviceable.
Gutz said the short‑term option—renting a portable chiller—would allow the city to maintain ice operations while staff pursue…
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