City Council Work Session March 18, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Braemar Arena expansion and modernization updates
Braemar Park natural resource management and trail system
Fred Richards Park site and facility design progress
Sustainability goals and LEED Silver certification path
Geothermal and solar energy integration strategies
Food and beverage service enhancements at Braemar Arena
Construction manager at-risk selection process
Pickleball and hard surface facility planning at Braemar Dome
Hillary Lane road reconstruction and stormwater management
Areas of Interest (5)
- City officials weigh whether to demolish or retrofit aging South Arena as part of facility expansion.
- Potential shift to geothermal and electrical-only equipment at Braemar Arena faces grid reliability concerns.
- Controversy and split public opinion over adding alcohol sales to Braemar Arena's elevated food service plan.
- Braemar Arena project aims for LEED Silver status, triggering complex energy infrastructure changes.
- New partnership with Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) manages trail usage amidst conservation challenges.
Notable Quotes (2)
If we were to start from scratch how would you better connect these and how would you make that better for users?
Braemar Arena designExplaining the design philosophy for the Braemar Arena expansion.
Comments and our influence to changes end up costing us more so this is really why it's important that we engage early.
Project processExplaining the importance of early stakeholder engagement in design.
People (4)
PerryCity StaffLeading the master plan project updates and coordinating between presenters.
Leading the master plan project updates and coordinating between presenters.
Rachel FinbergCity StaffDiscussing project lifecycles, cost control, and Fred Richards Park development.
Discussing project lifecycles, cost control, and Fred Richards Park development.
Tom SssonCity StaffFocusing on Braemar Arena infrastructure, energy goals, and stakeholder engagement.
Focusing on Braemar Arena infrastructure, energy goals, and stakeholder engagement.
Nigel NolanEagle ScoutCompleted an Eagle Scout project installing picnic tables and bike repair stations.
Completed an Eagle Scout project installing picnic tables and bike repair stations.
Places Mentioned
Braemar ArenaFred Richards ParkBraemar ParkNine Mile CreekBraemar DomeHillary LaneCourtney Fields
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, 5:30 PM - City Council Work Session