Mystique Community Ice Center Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
March 24, 2022
City of Dubuque Public Hearings # 3.
Special Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Mystique Community Ice Center Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
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Mystique Community Ice Center
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MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 %Change From
Budget Highlights Actual Budget Requested FY 2022 Budget
Expenses
Supplies and Services — — 200,000 0.0%
Total Expenses — — 200,000 0.0%
Property Tax Support — — 200,000 0.0%
Percent Increase (Decrease) 0.0%
Significant Line Items
Background
1. The City of Dubuque received notice from Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation, Inc. (DICE) on
June 17, 2021, of its intent to relinquish its leaseholder rights. DICE agreed to continue operating
the Ice Center through July 31, 2021.
The Mystique Community Ice Center was designed, developed, and built under a Development
Agreement between and amount DICE, the City, the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA), and
Battlefield Dubuque, LLC. The agreement commenced October 30, 2009. Opened September
18, 2010, the building is owned by the City and had been leased in a 25-year lease agreement to
DICE. DICE, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, raised all funds to build the Ice center. DICE
managed and operated the Ice Center on a day-today basis.
The Development Agreement outlined the steps to be taken in the event the lease was
terminated. First, the City provided written notice to the DRA and Northern Lights Hockey, LLC
that the lease had been terminated. Then, the City offered the DRA the right to enter into a new
lease on the same terms and conditions as the current lease held by DICE, for the remainder of
the term. The DRA had 30 days to accept the offer and enter into a new lease with the City. The
DRA sent correspondence to the City that they declined.
Since the DRA declined, the City then provided written notice to Northern Lights Hockey, LLC
who had the right to enter into a new lease on the same terms as the current lease for the
remainder of the term. Northern Lights Hockey, LLC had 30 days to accept the offer and enter
into a new lease with the City. Northern Lights Hockey, LLC was not able to commit at the end of
the 30-day period.
DICE agreed to continue operations until July 31, 2021. The above 30 day periods meant that
whatever the next transition would be for the Ice Center management, it could not be
accomplished prior to August 1 2021. This would have caused disruption to the operations that
ice user groups rely on. Examples of this included transitioning current DICE employees to City
employees with the possibility that in a month's timeframe they could become employees of
another organization, putting in place insurance, liquor licenses and other requirements on a
very temporary basis.
All the assets of the Ice Center were owned by DICE. These assets necessary to the operations
of the Ice Center. These included items for example like the Zamboni, rental ice skates, skate
sharpener and concessions equipment including the point-of-sale system and much more. The
new managers of the Ice Center would need this equipment and assets to continue operations.
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DICE and the City executed an interim management agreement for DICE to contractually
manage the facility for an additional month as well as a transfer of the Ice Center's assets to the
City. DICE continued to manage the Ice Center on a day-to-day basis from August 1, 2021
through September 5, 2021 under the interim management agreement.At the end of the
agreement the assets were transferred to the City.
The City of Dubuque took over Ice Center operations on September 6, 2021 and committed to
continue ice operations to avoid disruption of ice usage for all user groups involved and hone the
commitments made by all parties in the development agreement and ice usage agreement. This
included transferring the ice center staffing to become City employees, obtaining all permits and
insurance necessary for ice center operations, transferring all operational accounts to the City,
marketing the ice center and its events and activities, setting up systems for expenses and
revenue, and all the day-to-day operations of the ice center.
The agreements approved in 2009 commit the parties to continued ice availability. The City was
last in the pecking order outlined in the development agreement.As the City took over the
operations, City staff committed to continue to consider the best operational model for the future
of the Mystique Community Ice Center.
Ever since DICE gave notice, the City has focused on the short-term need of running the facility
while continuing to consider what is best management model for the ice center in the long term.
The Mystique Community Ice Center is a very important asset for the community. Ice sports and
recreation have been a mainstay in Dubuque for many years. It has and continues to provide for
people of all ages, both recreation and competition ice activities. The Ice Center is an important
recreational and quality of life for the community.
The City has been re-engaging the partners and investigating a variety of operational models
since the time DICE gave notice. The DRA was a partner in the development of the Mystique
Community Ice Center from its start. The building bears the casino's former name and the DRA
staff served on the Ice Advisory Committee. The DRA has remained interested in the operations
and future success of the Ice Center. The discussions around the new lease for the DRA
included how the provisions could and would focus on the vision, mission and implementation of
the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan as well as the Placemaking and Implementation Plan.
This led to more in-depth conversations about the possibility the DRA and City could progress
and expand the partnership that would ultimately lead to the DRA becoming the Ice Center's
facility manager.
The City and the DRA discussed the opportunity to move the day-to-day operations of the
Mystique Community Ice Center to the DRA. This led to an Interim Staffing Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association in which the DRAwould provide interim
staffing to operate the facility. The DRA is experienced and skilled at providing these services.
The City has transitioned its current Ice Center employees to the DRA. This transfers staff with
expertise in ice management in addition to maintenance and food and beverage services. The
current Ice Center Operations Manager was hired by the DRA and is supervised by DRA Director
of Hospitality. All city staff were hired by the DRA and started with the DRA on January 1, 2022.
The DRA and City are committed to negotiate a Facility Management Agreement in the coming
months which could fully transition all day-to-day management activities to the DRA. Both
partners have been meeting weekly to ensure smooth transitions from the City to the DRA.
The DRA is providing monthly its actual expenses for staffing the facility and the City will
reimburse the DRA. The DRA estimated the monthly expenses as a maximum of$80,000 a
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month maximum. Only the direct employee expenses are included in the monthly expenses.
Indirect costs incurred during the term of the interim staffing agreement will be provided by the
DRA and not billed to the City.All other costs and operations will continue to be the responsibility
of the City during the term of the agreement.
Supplies and Services
2. Pay to other Agency increased from $0 in FY 2022 to $200,000 in FY 2023. This line item
represents the non-recurring net expense of operating the Mystique Community Ice Center. It is
expected that after replacing the existing undersized dehumidification unit and adding a new air
conditioning system, there will be increased revenue generating options with more activity
options on a year round basis.
Mystique Community Ice Center Performance Measures will be developed in FY 23 and included in the
future in the Five Flags Civic Center Outline.
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Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
34-MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY ICE CENTER OPERATION
FY20 Actual FY2l Actual FY22 Adopted FY23 Recomm'd
Fund Account Account Title Revenue Revenue Budget Budget
59 TRANSFER IN AND INTERNAL -Total 0 0 0 0
10E CENTER OPERATION -Total
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Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Total
10034550-MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY CENTER
FY19 Actual FY20 Actual FY21 Adopted FY 22 Recomm'd
Fund Account Account Title Expense Expense Budget Budget
100 62761 PAY TO OTHER AGENCY 0 0 0 200,000
62-SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 0 0 0 200,000
10034550-MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY CENTER TOTAL 0 0 0 200,000
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Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
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ICE ARENA -34550
FUNDING SOURCE:GENERAL
Account FY21 Actual Expense FY22 Adopted Budget FY23 Recomm'd Budget
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES 200,000
ICE ARENA 200,000
CONF CENTER OPERATION TOTAL $0 $0 $200,000
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Capital Improvement Projects by Department/Division
MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY CENTER
CIP FY 20 Actual FY 21 Actual FY 22 Adopted FY 23 Recomm'd
Number Capital Improvement Project Title Expense Expense Budget Budget
3502890 MYSTIQUE SETTLING REMEDIA 500,000 4,600,000
3502951 ICE CENTER GENERATOR 300,000
3502952 ICE CENTER DEHUMID 1,400,000
3502953 ICE CENTER SAFETY IMPROV 60,320
3502954 ICE CENTER CONCESSION IMP 176,800
3502955 ICE CENTER MECHANICAL SYS 60,000
CONF CENTER OPERATION TOTAL 500,000 6,597,120
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PROGRAM/
DEPT PROJECT DESCRIPTION FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 TOTAL PAGE
MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY CENTER
Culture and Recreation
Ice Center
Ice Center Settling Remediation $4,600,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $4,600,000 103
Ice Center Generator $ 300,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 300,000 104
Ice Center Dehumidification
Improvements $1,400,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $1,400,000 105
Ice Center-Safety
Improvements $ 60,320 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 60,320 106
Ice Center Concession Re-
Design and Upgrade $ 176,800 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 176,800 107
Ice Center- Facilities
Mechanical Systems and
Energy Usage Assessment $ 60,000 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 60,000 108
TOTAL $6,597,120 $ — $ — $ — $ — $6,597,120
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Adrienne Breitfelder
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Name:Shelby white
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Message:Good Day City Council Members,
I am writing in regards to the Mystique ice Arena rink repairs that is to be on your agenda at today's meeting.As a parent of a high
school player I sincerely hope you give the same consideration you would give repairs that would need to be done at one of our
public schools or facilities in our city.The rink is home too many, many student athletes in our community as well as families that
support the Dubuque Fighting Saints hockey team.Our rink is not that old and much of it is still in great condition but as we know
structurally it needs to be repaired. Please vote in favor of repairing it for the long term. Our kids and family of this community
deserve it. Unlike other athletic programs that are supported and sponsored by city/state school funds,the kids that play hockey
and participate in figure skating,their families are who fund the participation in those sports which are held at our rink.Those
families spend thousands of dollars for their child to participate each season because their child loves it and there is no other option
if they are going to play. I may only be one family but know I speak for hundreds of the families that consider the rink home for
many months of the year.Thank you for listening and giving our home a second chance for our community.
Sincerely,
Shelby White
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Name: Brian Ehlers
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Message: Dubuque Ice Arena repair(Approval)
I would like to approve and see the repairs made to the Dubuque Ice arena. It is a positive place for the kids to learn and grow with
hockey and skating program's. Dubuque runs a great hockey program and would like to see it continue for future generations to
come.
Thank you for your time!
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From: Linda Zick<Izickrn@�mail.com>
Date: March 23, 2022 at 10:41:11 AM CDT
To: Danny Sprank<Dsprank@cityofdubuque.or�>
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I am writing to you to encourage you into vote in favor of the rink repairs at Mystique Arena. I am a
proud hockey mom who has watched my son grow up and develop as a hockey player at the rink.
Hockey, like other team sports,teaches the youth of our community so much more than hockey.
Without the support of the city our kids will have no place to skate and learn life long skills such as
leadership.
Mystique is an asset to our community, bringing families in to support The Dubuque Fighting Saints,
Dubuque Saints and all of Dubuque Youth Hockey. Each year several tournaments as well as regular
games are held which brings many families into Dubuque that utilize hotels, restaurants and local
business.
The rink is badly in need of repair, I encourage you to please vote with our kids in mind.They are the
ones who will be hurt if we lose ice in the community.
Thank you for your time.
1620 South Grandview Ave
Dubuque lowa 52003
On Mar 23, 2022, at 10:26 AM,Tasha Lippold <tlippold@premierbankin�.com>wrote:
Dear City Council,
I am writing in favor of the Council to vote yes to paying for the repairs at the Mystique Community Ice
Center. It is imperative the repairs are made in order for our community to have a safe and operational
ice rink.
The Dubuque Fighting Saints is the city's only semi-professional sports team, and provides thousands of
fans from Dubuque and surrounding areas a place to gather and enjoy sports. It is something we can all
be proud of. Without an operational rink,the team and large draw of citizens and guests to our
community cannot happen. This will take Dubuque completely backwards in what is offered for
enjoying professional sports and have a negative economic consequences.
In addition,the youth hockey program in Dubuque is well attended and beloved. Our young athletes
have been introduced to and found a love for a sport that not only has a positive impact on them, but
the community as well.These young athletes have put years of work in to be the players they are today,
and are striving to be in the future. During the winter,when there is not much else going on,youth
hockey tournaments draw hundreds of families who patronize our hotels, restaurants, and other
attractions while they are here, boosting economic impact. Our amazing rink introduces new people to
our community, which could eventually lead to young families considering a move to our city...which is
something we all know is needed in order for our city to thrive.The local families that are already in the
youth programs know what a great rink we have. It is one of the things that keep families here in
Dubuque as opposed to moving to another city with more opportunities and amenities.
In addition,the youth figure skating program has gained momentum, and there are public skating
opportunities all winter long. This gets citizens (young and old) out of the house and active during the
long winter months. The rink absolutely has a positive impact on the community as a whole.
Allowing the rink to continue to deteriorate or not having an operational ice rink will be detrimental to
the city. The consequences of Dubuque taking a step backwards in what is offered would be great. It is
important to continue building up our city, which includes maintaining/providing the facilities and
amenities families seek.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Tasha Lippold
563-581-0907
2545 Willow Brook Dr., Dubuque, IA 52002
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Hi Laura,
I am writing to you today to urge you to approve the budgeted expenses to make necessary repairs to
the Mystique Community Ice Rink. Without these repairs,the rink will not be operational and will
become obsolete. I am writing to you to ask you to vote to approve these repairs and the cost
associated with them to protect the rink and the future of it in Dubuque.
I am writing to you as the incoming Dubuque Youth Hockey president and a mother of three children
actively involved in the youth hockey program, but also as a Dubuque resident and business owner. The
ice rink is a valuable asset for our community and benefits the entire city whether or not they personally
use or enjoy the rink. For example,the rink makes it possible for Dubuque to have a junior ice hockey
league team, and those games provide social and recreational activities for the citizens of our city, as
well as surrounding towns. The Fighting Saints bring revenue to our town in the form of visiting team
dollars, and money spent at restaurants and hotels when fans come to see the games, not to mention
the money spent on tickets, concessions and fan gear.
The rink is also home to several organizations including the Dubuque Figure Skating Club and the
Dubuque Youth Hockey Association, both of which provide sports opportunities for area
youth. Providing figure-skating, ice-skating and hockey benefits the children of Dubuque and also
diversifies the pool of activities available to our citizenry(and surrounding towns), which is a draw for
people considering Dubuque as a place to move, raise a family, etc. Again, having youth hockey and
figure-skating in Dubuque brings visitors and tourists to our town and those visitors spend money in our
shops, restaurants, breweries and hotels.
I urge you to use your vote to protect this valuable community asset by funding the much-needed rink
repairs. Thank you much for your time and consideration.
Stephanie Fueger
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Name:Allison White
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Message:The rink is in desperate needs of repairs and is becoming a safety hazard. Hockey is a large part of the Dubuque
Community and for some families. Out of town teams are mesmerized by the beauty of our rink so it needs to some extra work and
repairs to upkeep it.
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Message: Dear city council,
I am writing you on behalf of my family,asking for your support for the improvements on the Mystique Community Ice Arena.We
have been members of the DYHA for 8 years and currently have 3 kids kids enrolled and will have 4 in the near future.The DYHA
has given our boys the opportunity to become better people in our community,2 of our older boys were recently nominated For
the Carter Giese scholarship award with our oldest boy being chosen to receive this award. None of this would have been
possible if we did have the rink.You can also find us utilizing the public skates and drop in hockey that is offered as well.
Please consider your support for the future of Dubuque youth hockey by supporting the improvements of the rink.
Thanks,
The Meehan family
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From: Codi Nemmers<codinemmers@yahoo.com>
Date: March 23, 2022 at 10:47:41 AM CDT
To: Susan Farber<Sfarber@cityofdubuque.or�>
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Please vote to repair the ice rink! Our son is 9 years old and Hockey is everything to this kid! He has been
obsessed since he started to walk. Imagine taking away the one and only space this kid thrives in.This
past year he has been having trouble in school and the thought of not being able to play hockey has
turned his academics completely around. He has an amazing teacher reminding him daily that he must
do well in school to continue being active in hockey.
Our new hockey family is one of the best friends connections we have made as adults and the kids as
well.
If we do not have ice in Dubuque our only choice would be to go out of town.The sport is already
astronomical priced and many parents including us could not afford to make this accommodation for a
child to continue.
Dubuque is Hockey! Always has been! Don't change that.
Thank you for your time.
Codi
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Name:Sarah Bavoux
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Message:Was this morning's"practice" alarm some kind of sickjoke?!
Given today's tense climate and the world sitting on edge,do you people not see the problem here?That the timing of this"weather
awareness week" nonsense may perhaps be a little bit inappropriate?
I have lived in Dubuque for a couple of years now and know full well that the practice alarms are ALWAYS scheduled for the first
Tuesday of every month.When the first Tuesday of every month practice alarm sounds off, it ALWAYS SAYS that it is a PRACTICE
ALARM!
I had not one forewarning.. Not one e-mail in my inbox or junk box. I had not one warning in my physical mailbox. I had no warning
from word of mouth. NOT ONE warning message on my phone?!
The only reason I knew this was not an actual threat was a message from a family member saying they had an email in their work
inbox!
I have gotten alerts and city notifications on my phone before, I got NOTHING today.
I have a SEVERE and chronic anxiety disorder that I take medication for. I had a serious panic attack and became physically ill from
the stress this stunt has caused me.
This is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE and INAPPROPRIATE.
You should all be ashamed of yourselves.
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Name:Angela Puls
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Message: I would like to express my request for the city to fund the repairs on the Mystique Ice Arena. Hockey was part of my high
school career in Dubuque as I watched the Thunderbirds and even more now as hockey is my son's main sport(He currently plays
for the High School Junior Varsity team). Hockey has helped him find an outlet for energy and work through ADHD and anxiety. I
strongly believe that hockey(and all of the coaches he has has the privilege to work with) has helped to shape him into the
conscientious student that he is—part of a team who is proud of the community that has helped to raise him.
I urge you to take on the repairs to a facility that has awed and impressed visiting hockey teams and families over the years.
Dubuque is a great place to raise a family and I am proud to tell visitors of all the wonderful opportunities this city boasts when they
are here for tournaments(from all the family-owned restaurants to the Mississippi River Museum—just to name a few!).
Thank you.
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Message: Please re do the ice arena.You have nothing close around like this for the the children.A great program. Keep Dubuque
moving forward with these kinds of programs. It would be sad to lose the saints. Been with Dubuque for way too many years to let
the program leave Dubuque.
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Message: I am writing in today requesting the support from the council to approve the repairs in the mystique ice rink. For 9 months
out of the year,the DYHA provides a place where kids not only can exercise, but also learn crucial life lessons.
Thank you for any support in this matter.
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From: Lisa Moore <geor�en3469@icloud.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Laura Roussell <Lroussell@cityofdubuque.or�>
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Please approve ice rink repairs, our kids love skating and ice hockey and are learning valuable lessons
with this sport!!
Thankyou!
Adrienne Breitfelder
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Message: Dear Dubuque City Council Members,
My understanding is that tonight you will be voting to approve a budget for repairs to the ice rink. I wanted to express my support
for those budget items to be approved for a number of reasons. First, my children (ages 11 and 13) began skating at that rink when
they were both about 3 years old.The majority of their childhoods have revolved around playing hockey,watching hockey,
supporting local youth and USHL hockey,and wanting to be at the rink. It's not only a place for them to be involved, it's like a second
home to them and to so many of their peers.
Secondly,the fact that Dubuque only has one rink,and that many residents are already forced to spend their money and time in
other communities to get their kids on the ice is a problem. Ourselves,and many other families, are currently traveling to other
cities, spending money in their rinks, restaurants, programs and communities because our own community has not been able to
provide resources here to support hockey consistently.The unknown funding for the rink has encouraged many families to move to
other rinks well beyond Dubuque,especially for this coming summer.This is lots of revenue lost within the community.
Finally, I believe that the city is responsible for fixing the problems that it willingly signed off on when the rink was built, knowing full
well that foundational issues would be an ongoing problem due to the land that the rink was built on.You have a community of
hard-working families that call this rink"home." Families that have spent countless hours making hockey and figure skating possible
for their kids,who will be left with no reasonable options of this rink is not kept in working and usable order. Please approve the
necessary funding to keep this rink running for our community.
Sincerely,
Sarah Hill
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Adrienne Breitfelder
From:Citizen Support Center <dubuqueia@mycusthelp.net>
Sent:Thursday, March 24, 2022 7:41 PM
To:Adrienne Breitfelder
Subject:"Contact Us" inquiry from City of Dubuque website
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Contact Us
Name: Jess smith
Address:
Ward:
Phone: 5636630572
Email: Jesssmith0572@gmail.com
City Department: City Council
Message: Good evening, my name is Jess Smith and I am writing to voice my support of the Mystique Ice Arena. I am the mom of
four current skaters and two future skaters. My children spend nearly each night of the week at the rink practicing hockey. I am
asking you to support the repairs of the rink as this is a vital institution within our city. Our tourism industry in Dubuque is
immensely benefited by families and teams traveling and staying in Dubuque. My children and my family love this rink and ask that
you continue to support our community rink.
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BACKGROUND
June 2021 - March 2022
June 17, 2021
- Dubuque Community Ice & Recreation , Inc. (DICE) notice to relinquish
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June-August, 2021
- Offered to DRA and Northern Lights Hockey under same agreements
- DICE Interim Management Agreement through September 5, 2021
September 6, 2021
- City took over operations
January 1 , 2022
- Interim Staffing Agreement - Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) ��TI�uE
- City transitioned Ice Center employees to DRA ��M�'�'�'iY
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Facility Closed : June 1 to October 31 , 2022
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Ice Center Generator � 300,000
Ice Center Dehumidification/Air Conditioning � � ,400,000
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Ice Center Concessions Improvements $ 176,soo
Ice Center Mechanical System � so,000
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