At the April 19 Committee of the Whole meeting of Yorkton Council the Kinsmen Arena was discussed in-camera.
The resulting recommendation came before the regular meeting of Yorkton Council Monday.
The requested decision was regarding the future of the Kinsmen Arena, keeping in mind the work done to date on the concept plans for a new ice surface at the Gallagher Centre. The goal is to ensure that two ice surfaces are available for Yorkton, and therefore it was recommended that an assessment of three components of the Kinsmen Arena be done to assist Council in determining whether to extend the life of the Kinsmen, or focus the investment on a second ice surface at the Gallagher Centre, detailed material read by Jessica Matsalla – Director of Legislation & Procedures (City Clerk), with the City.
The recommendation was that the City proceed with more detailed assessment and costing on repairing mechanical/building systems for the Kinsmen Arena with a ‘consulting’ budget of up to $50,000 to come out of the Recreation Facility Reserve account, with a report back to Council in the fourth quarter of 2021.
