Wheels Roller Skating Rink

Opening 2024!

Project Updates

Building

The skating rink facility needs updates and renovations to bring it up to life safety code and ADA accessibility standards. Through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, the City is in the process of hiring a firm to repair the skating facility. As of the February 20 City Council Work Session, City Council approved the selection of a firm to provide design and construction administration services to implement accessibility, code, life safety, risk and deferred maintenance improvements necessary to reopen the facility. Contractors will be on site soon to begin this work.

The timeline for completion has been pushed 5 months due to longer deliver time for necessary electrical components. The estimated opening is now Summer 2024.

Operations

The City has drafted a separate RFP for the operation of the skating rink facility. With help of the Wheels Roller Rink Residents Committee (WRRRC), guiding principles representing the community’s values, interests, and needs were used to develop scoring criteria for the RFP. A representative from the WRRRC helped score bids for groups interested in operating the skating rink. As of May 2023, the City is in contract negotiations with an operator.

Project Timeline

September 2022Wheels Skating Rink building analysis

Report on updates/ renovations necessary to bring the facility up to life safety code and ADA standards.

October 2022RFP for building design services postedHiring design firm to repair skating rink building and bring up to code/ADA standards.
January 2023RFP for operations postedReview and begin selection process for operator of skating rink for opening in Spring 2024.
February 9, 2023City Council Work SessionCouncil will review contract for design firm (action expected at February 20 City Council Meeting).
February 20, 2023City Council Work SessionCity Council approved the selection of a firm to provide design and construction administration services for building up-fit.
March 2023Estimated selection of operatorOperator selected, negotiations ongoing.
March - June 2023Building design work 
June/July 2023RFP for construction to be postedConstruction based on design work.
July 2023Estimated contract execution for operationsTimeline subject to change
Early Fall 2023City Council Work Session (TBD)Council will review and take action on construction contract.
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024Building construction
SUMMER 2024Estimated opening of skating rinkBarring contract negotiations, weather, and funding.


Wheels Roller Rink Residents Committee

The Wheels Roller Rink Residents Committee was created in direct response to the community’s request. Its purpose is to provide guiding principles that represent the community’s values, interests, and needs to help guide DPR staff while determining how to best operate the roller rink. The WRRC includes interested community members, roller skating enthusiasts, roller derby representatives, and PAC 1 leaders.

Meetings & Communications Agendas & Memos Recording
October 19, 2022 Agenda Watch on YouTube
November 2, 2022 Agenda Watch on YouTube
December 20, 2022 - written update Update Memo -
February 6, 2023 - written update Update Memo -
March 21, 2023 Agenda Watch on YouTube
June 6, 2023 Agenda Watch on YouTube
September 25, 2023 Agenda Notes