City of Council Bluffs Arena Commission Packet Summary — 08-11-2026
Meeting Overview
The Arena Commission is scheduled to meet on August 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The meeting packet identifies the meeting location as the Mid-America Center, Suite Level.
The agenda includes standard meeting items, including call to order, roll call, agenda approval, approval of minutes, presentations, new business, setting the next meeting date, and adjournment.
Key Items on the Agenda
Meeting Minutes
The packet includes the Arena Commission meeting minutes from May 12, 2026, as an item scheduled for consideration under meeting business.
Presentations and Reviews
The agenda includes presentations from Harrah’s Iowa Arena Management and the Mid-America Center. The packet lists several review topics:
- Operations Review — Mark Vacanti
- Sales Review — Amanda Kelley
- Financial Review — Janae Sternberg
- Marketing Review — Mark Vacanti
- Food and Beverage Review — Pete Shaner
Community and Economic Activity Updates
The packet includes a report by the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau as part of the meeting agenda.
The presentation and review items are scheduled agenda topics intended to provide updates related to arena operations, sales, finances, marketing, food and beverage activities, and community-related reporting.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Review of Mid-America Center and arena management updates.
- Presentations covering operations, sales, financial activity, marketing, and food and beverage areas.
- The Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau report.
- Consideration of the next meeting date and completion of scheduled commission business.
