Summary
Ice time, skate rentals and drop-in programs at the Civic Arena are getting more expensive, with ice rental rates rising to $290 then $325 an hour. Hockey leagues and residents came to object, saying the higher costs could hit youth and amateur programs hard.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ice rental jumps $35/hour over two years; users and leagues will pay more every session.
The city's recreation budget benefits; arena operations get more revenue.
Hockey leagues, youth skaters and frequent arena users face higher costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 10, 2026
Ice time, skate rentals and drop-in programs at the Civic Arena are getting more expensive, with ice rental rates rising to $290 then $325 an hour. Hockey leagues and residents came to object, saying the higher costs could hit youth and amateur programs hard.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 27, 2026
Skating admissions, skate rental, and ice rental rates at the Civic Arena are going up — ice rental could reach $325/hour by 2027. The ordinance gets its final vote August 10.
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