Braemar Arena roof replacement funding
Summary
The roughly $2.5 million west entrance and extra north-rink features aren't in the core budget, so staff want to explore naming rights — sponsors on individual rinks, entrances and amenities but not the West Rink or the arena name itself. Commissioners enthusiastically encouraged pursuing it, which also ties into long-term funding for arena upkeep.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could raise the roughly $2.5 million needed for the west entrance and fund long-term arena maintenance without additional taxes.
Arena users get the west entrance and better amenities without extra tax dollars; the city gets a sustainable funding stream.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Jun 23, 2026
Staff want about $8 million added in 2028 to replace the Braemar Arena roof during the ongoing renovation, since costs have soared since the original sales-tax project was scoped in 2020. A legislative effort to expand the local sales tax failed this year.
Parks & Recreation Commission - Jan 13, 2026
The roughly $2.5 million west entrance and extra north-rink features aren't in the core budget, so staff want to explore naming rights — sponsors on individual rinks, entrances and amenities but not the West Rink or the arena name itself. Commissioners enthusiastically encouraged pursuing it, which also ties into long-term funding for arena upkeep.
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