RCC Expansion Project

A capital campaign is underway to fund the much-needed expansion of the Runestone Community Center (RCC), Alexandria’s premier venue for on-ice activities and dry-floor events since 1978. This important project will benefit the entire community by maximizing opportunities for concerts, curling, figure skating, graduations, hockey, open skating, seminars, and trade shows.

“As the premier venue for on-ice activities and dry-floor events in the Alexandria area, the RCC is truly the heart of our community,” said Kent Kopp, chair of the Capital Campaign Committee. “Just like when the current RCC was built, we are looking to our businesses and neighbors to invest in this much-needed project that will help our community meet the demands of today and tomorrow.”

The project is broken into three phases. Phases 1 and 2 are underway. The timing and scope of Phase 3 largely depends upon continued community support.

• Phase 1 will renovate of the south end of the RCC, including locker rooms, restrooms, and upper-level support space.
• Phase 2 will expand the main lobby, relocate the concession stand and add space to the southeast end of the building on both levels. This includes new team rooms, support space, an elevator and improved circulation.
• Phase 3 will add a third arena for on-ice activities and dry-floor events. The goal is to include meeting areas, training space and access to both levels. This phase is dependent upon reaching the $8.8 million fundraising goal, of which $4 million already has been committed – $2.3 million from naming rights partnerships with PrimeWest Health, Bremer Bank, Hilltop Lumber and Aagard and $1.7 million from individuals, organizations and businesses, including Douglas Machine and Alexandria Area Hockey Association.

To push this much-needed project across the finish line, we need support from our community. Click on the links below to make a multiyear pledge or one-time donation. No amount is too small! Businesses and individuals who contribute $500 or more will secure a spot on the new donor wall in the RCC.

For questions about the project, contact Marty Schultz, City Administrator, at [email protected] or (320) 759-3629. See frequently asked questions here >