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:
- Phase 1 renovates the existing main lobby area, and includes the construction of a new concession stand and expanded restrooms. This area is now open to the public.
- Phase 2 expands the main lobby and adds space to the south end of the RCC on the ice level, concourse level and mezzanine level. This includes new team rooms, support space, meeting room, elevator and improved circulation. The estimated completion date is summer 2025.
- Phase 3 would add a third arena for on-ice activities and dry-floor events. The timing and scope of this phase will be dependent on funding. Thanks to generous support from individuals and businesses – including naming rights partners PrimeWest Health, Hilltop Lumber, Bremer Bank, and Aagard – more than $4.1 million has been raised.
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 have the opportunity to be recognized on a 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 >
Project timeline:
- November 2024 – Phase 1 is complete. The main lobby, concession stand and restrooms are open to the public.
- June 2024 – Groundbreaking on construction for Phases 1 and 2 of renovation and expansion (news release)
- March 2024 – Aagard pledges $250,000 to secure exclusive naming rights to the west arena
- June 2023 – Alexandria City Council approves design development and construction documents for Phases 1 and 2 and design development for Phase 3
- June 2023 – Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Listen & Learn (recording and presentation)
- April 2023 – Runestone Community Center Expansion Project inches closer to the finish line with significant backing from Alexandria Area Hockey Association (news release)
- March 2023 – PrimeWest Health pledges $1.425 million to secure exclusive naming rights to the facility (news release)
- February 2023 – Bremer Bank and Hilltop Lumber pledge $325,000 and $300,000, respectively, to the project and secure exclusive naming rights to the east arena for Bremer Bank and the new arena for Hilltop Lumber (news release)
- August 2022 – Online Giving is established
- October 2021 – Capital Campaign Committee is formed
- February 2021 – City hires JLG Architects to design architectural renderings (RFP)
- October 2020 – State bonding bill is passed, which includes $5.6 million allocated to the RCC Expansion Project
