Agenda: Edina - Braemar Arena Renovation Update - Early Jan. 2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Braar Arena renovation and expansion design concept
Conversion of outdoor backyard rink to a fourth indoor ice rink
Facility infrastructure upgrades and ADA accessibility improvements
Project timeline and construction management strategy
Preservation of the historic 1965 West Rink
Notable Quotes (2)
Working on the Braar Arena project has found to be extremely complex. We are trying to interconnect uh ice arenas that have been built in the 1960s, the 1980s, the 1990s, and most recent additions in the 2010s.
Project complexityExplaining the architectural difficulty of the project.
I think the renovation is really important so that we know we have a longlasting facility for 50 60 more years to come as we've had the last 60 years.
Facility legacyReflecting on the importance of the facility's future.
People (3)
Dorothia MartyHost
Host of Agenda Edina program summarizing city hall actions.
Unnamed Project RepresentativeCity Staff/Representative
Managing the complex interconnection of arena phases built between the 1960s and 2010s.
Unnamed Long-term Community MemberCommunity Stakeholder
Former figure skater and parent of a skater advocating for facility longevity.
Places Mentioned
Braar ArenaTwin Cities metro area
Events & Meetings (1)
- Detailed design work scheduled through Summer