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Fairplex director proposes stalls, pavilion enclosure and other upgrades after strong arena revenue
Summary
Fairplex director reported arena revenue exceeded projections and proposed multiple capital projects — including additional horse stalls (50–75), LED lighting, grandstand seat replacement and a pavilion enclosure — some items budgeted, others needing bids and debt-service planning.
The Fairplex director updated commissioners that arena and stall revenue has grown and outlined capital priorities to support expanding events.
She reported the facility realized around $151,000 in arena revenue last year (exceeding prior projections) and increased signage and sponsorship income. To accommodate demand, the director proposed adding 50–75 permanent stalls (or tents with stalls), replacing about 160 brittle grandstand seats, upgrading LED lighting under the pavilion, enclosing and improving the pavilion (metal cladding and roll‑up doors) and addressing HVAC/announcer‑booth air conditioning. Several items were already placed into debt service or budgeted; others require RFPs and quotes.
The director emphasized that some improvements would increase revenue (more stalls, RV spots and rental capacity) while others — like restrooms and HVAC — are maintenance and patron‑comfort investments that preserve long‑term usability. She requested the court’s guidance on prioritization and promised to return with firm contractor quotes.
Next steps: Fairplex staff will collect bids for the highest‑priority projects and supply cost estimates and proposed sequencing to the commissioners.
