Kramer Rolling Skate Rink Rejuvenation Project 2025-2026

Facility needs and wants:

Maybe        Getting/Got/Done                      

  • 20-22 new roller skates, quad funded by Westhope Community Foundation
  • 4 new safety helmets, mixed sizes, 4 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and signage at entryway (entry fee and skating rules) Minot Walmart grant
  • 2 skating aids for new skaters funded by Kuhnenn donation, already put together and at the rink office
  • Wire shelves for skate storage and sorting funded by anonymous donation, already put together and at the rink office
  • Security lockers for skaters (Available at $120)
  • Floors cleaned - city funded,  done by city auditor, council president and council member and her brother 
  • Painting (entryway, office area, some wall areas) est. $36.00
  • 3 holes in walls fixed (est $25)
  • Fix lighting situation funded by anonymous donation
  • Sump pump electrical connection funded by anonymous donation
  • Panic doors est $189.00 (gaming request not approved)
  • 3 New deadbolts city funded. One installed two in storage at city hall
  • Floor cleaning machine and pads (available at $399)
  • Floor mats entryway – est $150.00 and floor mats at tables – est $150.00
  • Heavy Duty Multi-Surface Push Broom est $17.00
  • Acquire rotating multi-colored light for floor effects – Estimate $150.00
  • ND Humanities and Arts grant for mural work in skating area

What is needed for our existing roller skates

  • Salvage parts from old skates in attic space and under stairs – in progress
  • Remove unusable skates from shelving and rearrange usable skates – in progress
  • New laces (est $30) and new skate inserts/insoles – (est $40)
  • Clean old skates still in use – planning stage
  • Post exercise equipment in facility for pickup on website 
  • Boy Scout project to help with skate cleaning, new insoles and laces

Donations, Grants, Gaming Funds for Project

  • City of Bottineau Walmart Grant request: $300.00 for skating drinks and food 2025-2026
  • City of Minot Walmart Grant request: $300.00 for skating safety helmets and 4 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and entryway signage
  • Donation (Anonymity requested) $200.00
  • Westhope Community Grant request: $1,000.00 for new skates
  • Kuhnenn Motorcycle Club Donation: $250.00

Roller Skating Events with a Prize for the Winner. The agenda here is two-fold. #1 Have something fun for skaters. #2 Attract new skaters.

  • Spookiest Skater (Halloween)
  • Superhero Skater (Around 4 July)
  • Best Alien Skater
  • Best dressed parent