Ice now is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a 7 member board of directors

Goal:

Promote the need for a new multi-sheet, multi-purpose facility to replace the existing arena Raise funds for the design, construction and operation of a new facility Combine Northfield’s unique user base to build and operate a mutually beneficial facility.

• Why Now?
• Where will the new Arena go?
• What would it cost?
• Would it be only ice?
• What would be done with the existing arena?
• How will it be financed?
• Who will run the arena?
• Will my user fees for ice go up?
• What is the timeline?

In the last decade, the increasing popularity of ice skating and ice sports and a burgeoning population have led to an acute shortage of skating facilities within Northfield and the neighboring community.

The problem is especially compounded with an aging facility, limited budget resources and no alternative/backup plan.

Ice Now has identified 2 possible sites.

Approximately $8-10 million dollars.

No. The facility would be a year-round facility with one rink having ice 12 months and the other having turf for summer. The turf side can be used for soccer, lacrosse, shows, events, etc.

The existing facility is owned by City of Northfield. Ice Now would propose that the existing arena be torn down after the new facility is in place and sell the land and the proceeds applied to the debt of the new facility.

Ice Now has obtained an appraisal on the existing site from Northfield Appraisal, Inc that appraisal puts the land value at approximately $800,000.

Through a partnership between city and major ice-user groups. Ice Now has identified three major groups that are interested in a partnership for a new facility.

Multiple possibilities:

City could outsource to a management group

Joint Powers agreement could be drawn up between city and users.

ICE NOW Board would oversee the management and operation of the facility.

The BOARD could be made up of representatives of the major constituents and an annual appointment from the city.

Yes. The facility would have to charge market rates. Northfield's ice rates are some of the lowest in the state.

• Spring 2006
• 501(c)(3) - Completed
• Estimates for project costs - Completed
• Site search - 2 Sites Identified
• Summer 2006
• Completed feasibility
• Fall/Winter 2006
• Finalize Finance and Partnership
• Design final
• Spring 2007
• Break ground
• Summer 2007
• Fall 2007
• Open