The proposed overhaul goes beyond sprucing up the 25-year-old, 18,000-seat multi-purpose arena for concerts and hockey fans.

New concept drawings show a publicly-financed renovation of the Xcel Energy Center complex that could add rooftop patios to the arena and spruce up the neighboring Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Why it matters: St.

The city and Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold would fund the remaining half of the $769 million project under the proposal.