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Herriman says it will explore ice‑rink partnerships but lacks funds to build one now
Summary
A listener asked whether Herriman would pursue an ice rink after reports that Ryan Smith offered $500,000 toward municipal rinks; the city said it will pursue partnerships but the proposed athletic complex is planned for grass fields and funding remains insufficient for a rink.
A listener question prompted Herriman hosts to discuss whether the city would pursue an ice rink after reports that Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith offered pre‑made plans and up to $500,000 toward new municipal rinks around the state.
“Kyle, great question. And the answer is yes. We're gonna pursue every opportunity,” an unidentified host said on the podcast, while adding that Herriman does not have the money to build a rink on its own. The host said the city will try to “connect him with other partners and other people that are interested in our Southwest Corner,” characterizing the effort as early, informal outreach.
John LaFollette, the city communications manager, cautioned that $500,000 ‘‘is very little when it comes to something like this’’ and would likely cover only a small fraction of facility costs. The hosts said the current athletic complex plan is designated for grass‑field athletic play and will not include an ice rink "as it sits now." They described pursuit of an ice rink as a long‑shot partnership effort rather than an immediate municipal project.
Next steps: staff will continue conversations with potential partners but made no commitments to modify the current athletic‑complex plan or allocate city funds for an ice rink.
