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Livingston ice-rink group reports record use and asks county to permit storage bump-out at fairgrounds
Summary
The Livingston Ice Skating Association told commissioners it had more than 4,000 users this season and asked the county to help advance an 8x8–8x10 enclosed storage bump-out at the fairgrounds for hoses and resurfacing equipment; staff and fairgrounds will meet April 15 to begin planning.
The Livingston Ice Skating Association reported its busiest season yet and asked the Park County Commission to support construction of a small enclosed storage room at the fairgrounds to house rink equipment.
"I'm Holly Sankovich. I'm the chair of the Livingston Ice Skating Association," Sankovich told the commission, and said the volunteer-run rink recorded "4,000 plus users" this season while partnering with local schools and launching new programs, including a free learn-to-skate series and an adult 3-on-3 hockey league.
Sankovich described rising use and volunteer workload as the reason the group wants permanent heated storage for hoses, resurfacers and parts. "We need an actual ... room essentially on the scribe barn," Chris Fitzgerald, vice chair, said, outlining an 8-by-8 or 8-by-10 bump-out on the northeast corner of the building that would enclose a frost-free hydrant and provide a man-door into the rink.
Fairgrounds manager Lou Morgan told commissioners the fairgrounds is developing a process for reviewing permanent alteration requests to ensure transparency and stakeholder input. The skating association said it will meet with Morgan on April 15 and will update its three-year memorandum of understanding with the fairgrounds within a month.
Commissioners did not take immediate action on construction; the association said it will cover construction costs and brought contractor estimates for preliminary review. The proposal will be routed through fairgrounds review processes before returning to the commission if permits or county approvals are required.
The association left informational handouts with the clerk and said it hopes the storage will reduce volunteer burnout and protect equipment, making the rink more reliable for students and families across Park County.
