Meeting called to order by John Gauper

Present: John Gauper, Cherie Link, Dan Gilkerson, Dave Ask, Jim Marty, Michelle Manz, Kris Wroblewski, Steve Hartke 

Motion made to accept minutes by Dan G. – 2^nd Michelle M. 

Treasurers Report – Distributed current statement. Our gas bill went up 40%. We are still paying down aged payables. Dave made a motion to accept, Michelle 2^nd. 

Dan G. will talk to John Montpetit regarding a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament fundraiser. 

Cherie will get a sign for the pull-tab machine (Brett to measure). 

Wisconsin Ice Cart Series presented a proposal to have go-cart races after our hockey season on the ice. There are 4 classes running; they do not carry insurance, but would have waivers signed by all participants and will also check into event insurance. They would charge $10 per racer that would be given back to the association and we could charge admission to watch the event. They would also try to get local business sponsors. We will research the possibility of promoting the event through the Sesquicentennial group. The cart racers will bring in a cart to see how it affects the ice. 

John had a contractor conduct a safety audit on our building. Dan will thoroughly read through it to determine what he can accomplish and what areas require assistance.

 The First Night event was great. We made around $800 in the concession stand. 

Update on the gas-free de-humidification system on a 10-year amortization at $1,500 per month. We would install prior to the beginning of our 2006 season. Dave will follow-up with the supplier (they came out today to view our facility) and get savings info from the River Falls arena, in addition to an updated system proposal. John will forward our financial statement to the bank.

 Steve will work with Twin States on some (quiet) electronic games to put in the mezzanine.

 Michelle will provide Dave with an up-dated advertising spreadsheet for the boards. 

Kris will create a letter to all families that still have volunteer hours out-standing. They will be distributed through each team manager. The spreadsheet of hours will also be posted in the concession area and on the main bulletin board.  

Dweebs concert will be another optional fund-raiser at the arena, possibly during Pea Soup Days – Cherie will talk to the sesquicentennial group.

Mite 3-B State Tournament will be held here March 3, 4, & 5. We will receive funds from the entry money or ice rental. Steve is waiting for additional information. The B Mite families will be responsible to cover concessions, penalty box, and score box. 

Dan will check with the Treadmill on their sign bill and getting 50 pucks numbered for Chuck-A-Puck.

 The Treadmill will give us 10% of any on-line pro-shop sales. We will get pictures of and offer sweat shirts, warm-up jackets and pants (no hockey gear). Cherie will check with the Treadmill to find what the best sellers are.

 Cherie will talk with Mark Dybedahl about switching concessions to Kris. 

Motion to adjourn by Dave – 2^nd John G.