Treadwell Arena Advisory Committee (Sunset Date 4/30/2023)
Regular MeetingJuneau, AK · July 23, 2020
Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
Treadwell Arena Advisory Board (TAAB)
City & Borough of Juneau
July 23, 2020
Zoom Meeting
I. Call to Order: Call to Order at 5:34pm
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Leah Farzin, Jason Soza, Ryan Kauzlarich, Kirk Duncan, Jake Thayer
Members Absent: Josh Fortenbery, Alex Smith
Staff Present: Lauren Anderson – Treadwell Arena Manager, George Schaaf – Parks & Rec
Director
Public Present: Melissa Fritsch – Juneau Skating Club President
III. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Kauzlarich moved to approve the agenda. All in favor.
IV. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Kauzlarich moved to approve June 10, 2020 draft meeting minutes –
no changes.
V. Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items:
VI. Agenda Topics:
A. Rink Ventilation
- Lauren has worked with building maintenance, with Sigrid Dalberg, and others in an effort
to reduce potential viral load using the rink ventilation. No plan of action as of yet.
- Will cover this topic again once more information is available.
VII. Staff Reports:
A. Reopening Plan
- Reviewed the reopening plan in detail.
- The arena has been making ice since 7/19/2020.
- Had paint available on hand for the limited amount needed.
B. Draft July/August Rink schedule
- Lauren has been meeting weekly with the core user groups for past six weeks.
- JDIA and JSC have rented ice for August.
- Opening day will be July 29, 2020.
- Currently no public sessions.
VIII. Committee, Liaison, Board Member Report:
A. Juneau Skating Club
- Starting very conservative. 10 skaters on the ice at a time, with the exception of synchro
which will have close to 14. Working on September plan with longer blocks of ice and less
45 breaks between ice times.
- Until public sessions are available, Learn to Skate classes will not occur out of an
abundance of caution. Higher level classes will be the first to be offered when lessons
begin.
B. Juneau Adult Hockey Association
- Registration is open. The first games of the season are the first Sunday of September.
Trying to maximize games with the hours available. Caping the number of players per
team to 11, usually 13. Intro to hockey will not be offered this fall.
C. Juneau Douglas Ice Association
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- Going to offer a pond hockey style training for those 10 years and younger. Will have no
more than 28 skaters on the ice. Registration should be up this Friday.
D. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- No update.
IX. Next meeting Date – August 25, 2020 at 5:30pm, preferably Zoom meeting
X. Adjournment: Mr. Kauzlarich moved to adjourn at 6:37pm. All in favor.
Agenda
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AGENDA
TREADWELL ARENA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Virtual meeting only 5:30 PM
July 23, 2020
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Draft June 10, 2020 meeting minutes
V. Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items
VI. Agenda Topics
A. Rink Ventilation
VII. Staff Reports
A. Reopening Plan
B. Draft July/August Rink schedule
VIII. Committee, Liaison, Board Member Report
A. Juneau Skating Club
B. Juneau Adult Hockey Association
C. Juneau Douglas Ice Association
D. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
IX. Next Meeting Date
X. Supplemental Materials
XI. Adjournment
ADA accommodations available upon request: Please contact the Clerk's office 72 hours prior to any meeting so arrangements can be made to
have a sign language interpreter present or an audiotape containing the Assembly's agenda made available. The Clerk's office telephone number
is 586-5278, TDD 586-5351, e-mail: city.clerk@juneau.org
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AGENDA
TREADWELL ARENA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Virtual meeting only 5:30 PM
July 23, 2020
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Draft June 10, 2020 meeting minutes
V. Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items
VI. Agenda Topics
A. Rink Ventilation
VII. Staff Reports
A. Reopening Plan
B. Draft July/August Rink schedule
VIII. Committee, Liaison, Board Member Report
A. Juneau Skating Club
B. Juneau Adult Hockey Association
C. Juneau Douglas Ice Association
D. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
IX. Next Meeting Date
X. Supplemental Materials
XI. Adjournment
ADA accommodations available upon request: Please contact the Clerk's office 72 hours prior to any meeting so arrangements can be made to
have a sign language interpreter present or an audiotape containing the Assembly's agenda made available. The Clerk's office telephone number
is 586-5278, TDD 586-5351, e-mail: city.clerk@juneau.org
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Meeting Minutes
Treadwell Arena Advisory Board (TAAB)
City & Borough of Juneau
June 10, 2020
Zoom Meeting
I. Call to Order: Call to Order at 5:35pm
II. Roll Call:
Members Present: Leah Farzin, Jason Soza, Ryan Kauzlarich, Josh Fortenbery, Kirk Duncan
Members Absent: Alexander Smith, Bret Connell, Dave Bartlett
Staff Present: Lauren Anderson – Treadwell Arena Manager, George Schaaf – Parks and
Recreation Director
Public Present: Paulette Schirmer, Alexandra Sargent
III. Approval of Agenda: Mr. Soza moved to approve the agenda. All in favor.
IV. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Soza moved to approve May 27, 2020 draft meeting minutes – no
changes.
V. Public Participation on Non-Agenda Items:
VI. Agenda Topics:
A. Draft annual TAAB report
- Walked through each section
- Report to be put on the Assembly agenda
VII. Staff Reports:
A. Face coverings
- CBJ ordinance requires face masks in CBJ facilities with exceptions
- Reviewed CBJ ordinance and how it applies to user groups
- Insight requested from public health regarding on-ice mask use
B. Letter of support
- Considering letter of support for reopening
C. Scheduling policy update
- Postponing update due to unique scheduling challenges for 2020/2021 season
D. FY20 period 10 Revenue Report
- Reviewed
E. FY20 period 10 Expenditure Report
- Reviewed
VIII. Committee, Liaison, Board Member Report:
A. Juneau Skating Club
- Polls going out to skaters on desire to skate starting July 29, 2020
- Researching figure skating risk reduction and general guidance
- No Learn to Skate entry level classes
- Possible coordination with rink for Parent & Tot classes
B. Juneau Adult Hockey Association
- No update
C. Juneau Douglas Ice Association
- No update
D. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- No update
IX. Next meeting Date – TBD, Zoom Meeting
X. Adjournment: Mr. Fortenberry moved to adjourn at 6:47pm. All in favor.
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Phases:
(Closed) Ice Programming Will be based on active
July 29- COVID-19 case trends in
the State and in Juneau
Guest Capacity 0 Limited capacity
Total Facility Capacity = 570 60 patrons total in facility
30 on ice & 30 in lobby
Operations 8am – 4:30pm (M-F) Hours TBA (5 days a week Wed-Sun)
Amenities
ENTRANCE ONLY-designated w/sign Closed Open
Main entrance • Door closed
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
EXIT ONLY-designated w/sign Closed Open
Door near locker room 4 • Mask required per ord 2020-25
Inside Entry Way (warm room) Closed • Open
• Pass through into lobby
• Door Closed
• Must remain empty
Lobby Closed • Private Rentals only
• Private sessions – Check in w/designated group
• Patrons (skaters and spectators) representative
allowed in facility 15 minutes before • reduce customer/staff contact
and 15 minutes after ice time • Socially distanced single seating available for
skate tying
• Benches removed and replace with 30 individual
• All skaters MUST come dressed plastic chairs marked 6 feet apart
• 6 foot floor markings at front window and skate
• 45 minutes between each ice time window
reserved for group transition & • Mask required per ord 2020-25
cleaning • Area in front of glass marked 6 feet distance
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Phases:
(Closed) Ice Programming Will be based on active
July 29- case trends in the State
and in Juneau
Front Office Closed • 1-2 Staff only
• Staff daily temp checks
• Shield/sneeze guard required
• Advanced payments encouraged-online or phone
• Mask required per ord 2020-25 by staff and
patrons
Skate Rental Window & Helmets & Gloves Closed • 1 Staff only
(encourage people to bring own) • Shield/sneeze guard required
• Disinfect inside and outside of all skates
• 25 helmets max on helmet wall
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
• Eliminate borrowing lost and found winter gloves
Skate Sharpening for public Closed • Accept dry (unworn) skates only
• Disinfect inside and outside of all skates
• Encourage staff to wear gloves
• Payment accepted at window
• Skates must be dropped off & returned at skate
rental window
Spectators – see Bleachers & Lobby Closed • Discouraged (allowing 1 per skater)
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
• All children must stay with guardian at all times
• 8 max per bleacher to social distance
• Lobby – socially distance marked areas
Concession Room Closed Closed
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Phases:
(Closed) Ice Programming Will be based on active
July 29- case trends in the State
and in Juneau
1 Bleachers (closest to Lobby) used as Closed • marked 6 feet social distancing
additional hockey benches) • 8 spectators max
• May need to be additional hockey bench
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
2 Bleachers (middle set) Closed • marked 6 feet social distancing
• 8 spectators max
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
3 Bleachers (closest to Zam garage) used Closed • marked 6 feet social distancing
as additional hockey benches) • 8 spectators max
• May need to be additional hockey bench
• Mask required per ord 2020-25
Arena - boards surrounding Closed • See programming
85 X 200 (cement/ice) • 30 skaters max
• Masks requirements based on user group
Guest & Home Benches might need to Closed • Open - marked 6 feet social distancing
extend and/or • Disinfect after each session
overflow seating on lower benches in
bleachers near lobby and zam garage
Score box Closed • 1 person in box per session
• JSC/freestyle – playing music
• Mask required unless skating
Zam Garage Closed Closed to public
Locker Rooms Closed Closed
Must “home dress”
Restrooms Closed Open
Water fountain Closed Closed
Water bottle filling station Closed Open
Family Bathroom Closed Open
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Phases:
(Closed) Ice Programming Will be based on active
July 29- case trends in the State
and in Juneau
Family Bathroom – borrowed hockey gear Closed Gear not available
Facility Rentals No Yes
Programs
Enter Ice Gate near locker room 4
Exit Ice Gate near concession room
Open Skating No No
Pond Hockey No No
Stick N’ Puck No No
Freestyle No No
Juneau Skating Club (JSC) Closed • 30 skaters max
• Skaters allowed in facility 15 minutes before • Check in with organization rep
and 15 minutes after ice time • Following US Figure Skating guidelines
• Mask required per ord 2020-25 • Synchro
• Mitigation Plan required
Juneau Douglas Ice Association (JDIA) Closed • 30 skaters max
• Skaters allowed in facility 15 minutes before • Check in with organization rep
and 15 minutes after ice time • Follow USA Hockey guidelines
• Mask required per ord 2020-25 • Full Face shields encouraged
• Mitigation Plan required
Juneau Adult Hockey Association (JAHA) Closed • 30 skaters max
• Skaters allowed in facility 15 minutes before • Check in with organization rep
and 15 minutes after ice time • Follow USA Hockey guidelines
• Mask required per ord 2020-25 • Full Face shields encouraged
• Mitigation Plan required
Private rentals Closed • 30 skaters max
• Skaters allowed in facility 15 minutes before • Check in with organization rep
and 15 minutes after ice time • Practice social distancing
• Mask required per ord 2020-25 • Full Face shields encouraged for hockey
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Phase 1 Phase 2 Future Phases:
(Closed) Ice Programming Will be based on active
July 29- case trends in the State
and in Juneau
Staff
Schedule • Skeleton crew (2 • Full staffing (usually 2-3 staff) depending on
full-time session
employees) • Will need to increase for cleaning and check-ins
• PTL Staff on annual • Part-time staff as needed; not to exceed 15 hours
seasonal leave per week
• non-contact body temperature checks with
infrared thermometer
Liberal leave policy in effect
PPE & Cleaning • Staff to wear cloth face coverings at all times
• Wipe down high touch areas between each ice
session during the 45 transition
• Wash hands every 60 minutes
• Encourage glove wearing when handling money
and skates
• Follow state and CDC guidelines
• Daily Log
Maintenance • Normal periodic Normal periodic maintenance
maintenance
Closure projects
Treadwell Arena
COVID-19 Phased Reopening Plan Draft
Updated: July 10, 2020
Risk Metrics / Guidelines
Epidemiology
Move from Phase 1 Ability and capacity to screen and test widely.
to Phase 2
Community transmission stable (≤4 cases within
14 days), with stable and adequate testing.
Move from Phase 2 Ability and capacity to screen and test widely.
to Phase 3
Community transmission stable (≤4 cases within
14 days), with stable and adequate testing.
Move from Phase 3 Ability and capacity to screen and test widely.
to Phase 4
Community transmission stable (≤4 cases within
14 days), with stable and adequate testing.
Move from Phase 4 Widespread community transmission is no
to Phase 5 longer present in the CBJ.
This is a working document-changes may be required based on
the health & safety recommendations.