City Council to Vote on Restricting $30,000 for Maas Indoor Turf Facility Renovation
- Steve Jurrens
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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to consider a measure at the meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, that would earmark funds specifically for the renovation of the former Maas Ice Arena facility.
The item, submitted by Chief Financial Officer Kristen Bobzien, requests authorization for the Finance Officer to officially restrict $30,000 generated from the public auction sale of the facility’s bleacher seating. This action would dedicate the cash solely toward a proposed renovation project at the Maas facility.
The ultimate goal of the initiative is to develop the Maas facility into a large, multi-use indoor turf area.
The restriction is a proactive step toward realizing the project, ensuring the funds cannot be used for any other purpose without a future Council vote. According to staff, the City is actively collaborating with user groups to secure and generate additional funding for the larger project.
This potential redevelopment highlights an optimistic outlook for repurposing community assets, aiming to provide a high-demand, year-round indoor sports amenity for Watertown residents and user groups.