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Donor offers steel covered arena at Cross Hollow; council asks for master plan and parking analysis
Summary
A private donor has offered to fund a 150×225 ft covered arena at the Cross Hollow Event Center. Council welcomed the donation but asked staff for a clear master plan for the entire event center—including parking, circulation and how the new building fits long‑term—before final action.
Leisure‑services staff presented a bid to purchase a pre‑engineered metal building (150 by 225 feet) for a covered arena at the Cross Hollow Event Center. Ken Nelson said the donor would cover construction costs and that the building would serve barrel racing, warm‑ups and multi‑day events, allowing competitors to shelter from weather.
Council members expressed enthusiasm for a donor‑funded facility but asked for a cohesive master plan showing how the new structure fits with existing arenas, parking and circulation, especially for non‑rodeo events. Several members said they had just learned of the proposal and requested detailed drawings and bid documents before final approval. Staff agreed to return with bid results, a clearer visual master plan and a description of parking and staging arrangements.
Outcome: Council placed the item on next week's action agenda; staff will prepare a facilities master plan, provide bid responses when available and clarify operating and maintenance implications for donor‑funded elements.
