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Florissant converting Eagan Center ice surface to multipurpose roller court, expands programming and hires seasonal staff
Summary
Mayor Tim Lowry and Recreation Manager Missy Wilkes outlined the seasonal conversion of the James J. Eagan Center rink from ice to a multipurpose roller-sport court, new community skate events and lessons, rental rates (about $100/hour for roller hockey, $65/hour for other uses) and immediate seasonal hiring needs.
Mayor Tim Lowry interviewed Missy Wilkes, the City of Florissant’s recreation manager, about changes at the James J. Eagan Center rink, including a seasonal conversion from ice to a multipurpose roller-sport surface and new programming aimed at widening community use.
The conversion requires turning off the rink chillers so the ice can melt ("it takes a day or 2 to melt," Wilkes said), power-washing painted residue multiple times, squeegeeing the surface dry and then installing a sport-court material. Wilkes said this season the city will install the sport court itself for the first time and estimated the full transition could take several days up to a week depending on conditions and how the material was packed.
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