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Board weighs temporary ice rink for Central Park; staff outline $6,500 estimate
Summary
Staff presented cost estimates for a 40'x80' temporary outdoor rink at about $6,500 and noted a mini-Zamboni attachment could cost up to $10,000; Central Park was discussed as a likely site but must be level to avoid refreezing issues.
Toby Huizenga presented initial feasibility figures for a temporary 40-by-80-foot outdoor ice rink, estimating construction at "approximately $6,500" and saying a mini-Zamboni attachment could cost "around $10,000 at most." Board members discussed Central Park as a potential site but David Locke (Stockwell) and staff stressed the importance of choosing a perfectly level location to prevent uneven refreezing if the ice melts.
Mack said staff will research locations and costs further and return with more detailed information in July or August so the item can be considered for the 2027 budget. The board did not take a formal vote on constructing a rink at this meeting; staff work and site evaluation were the next steps.
