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2. Presentation of Circulation and Development Master Plan Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 110° c9..... CITY OF MEMORANDUM CHANHASSEN TO: Mayor & City Council 7700 Market Boulevard FROM: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager 11 • PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 DATE: September 10, 2012 Administration SUBJ: Presentation of Circulation & Development Master Plan, Phone: 952.2271100 University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Dr. Ed Schneider Fax: 952.2271110 & Peter Moe Building Inspections Phone: 952.2271180 Fax: 952.2271190 In 1958, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum was a little -known horticultural research station sitting on 160 acres of remote marshland. Today, the Engineering Arboretum has blossomed into a 1,137 acre international research center and Phone: 952.2271160 cultural destination. They have 21,699 members, 856 volunteers, and.more than Fax: 952.2271170 317,900 visitors that come to Chanhassen each year to enjoy the natural resources the University has preserved and enhanced for everyone's enjoyment. Finance Phone: 952.2271140 Dr. Edward Schneider, the fourth director of the Arboretum and Operations Fax: 952.2271110 Director Peter Moe will be present at Monday's meeting to give a summary of Park & Recreation the Arboretum's Master Plan. They will highlight the Arboretum's issues and Phone: 952.2271120 opportunities as it develops the blueprint for the next 50 years. Fax: 952.2271110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.2271400 Fax: 952.2271404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.2271130 Fax: 952.2271110 Public Works 7901 Park Place Phone: 952.2271300 Fax: 952.2271310 Senior Center Phone: 952.2271125 Fax: 952.2271110 Web Site www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us g: \admin \tg \arboretum master plan.docx Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow r t x �? "1. ; r .i } • �V • . r �� L .. { y y . 7f \ ,.., } a „..... POW .,, kk,, . .;.,,,,,,,,:.:,...,,_... 4 . r " • , : ,..., r : . 1 t # : :,... t ,. i l" , . -_,‘ Ilt:i.,- ) 00. -, ' ...tv'''' d o..-i-_-1 , , .. .......... gc...- - r " . •F� ` y f . ri '►c' r+ • "'"'" .x CD .gyp „t r a ' co a Ei'' r k x t 5 e x. s .:_i n „ . ri U + '.., _ ice - • i P ,: . !a '.i.. „•-•„.„.. . .• •,•_,..„..,_ , . •• - JYn' ;' , •+ r Y , • ;1 1 /x` , 7 ” - , -' . '"I " -g • T�y 1 ~ . . �-•— 11 - ., € R k■ ' i • ^^www 111 4 , ' . . • + 4 4 ,� a _ , mo t, 4 •' # 0. 0 0 0) IN A) 0 4 E xecutive Summary University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Dear friends, faculty, staff, and supporters, The 2012 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Circulation and Development Master Plan is the culmination of a year and a half of critical examination, discourse, and insightful explorations. Our master planning process sought the involvement of the Arboretum community within and beyond our borders through a combination of committee discussions, staff interviews and board input. As you will see, the plan creates a flexible framework to guide future physical development of the Arboretum as needs prescribe and funding allows. This document describes the objectives of the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and juxtaposes the Arboretum of today with what we hope it will become in the future. It articulates major planning opportunities for all areas of the property. Major gateways, improved circulation and access, additional development opportunities, and the relationship with the surrounding community are addressed. The plan anticipates open space development, facilities growth and replacement, parking upgrades, and landscape improvements that will unify and beautify the Arboretum. Immediate Impact Projects that could reasonably be achieved in the near future are proposed as a starting point as funding becomes available. The document highlights the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's commitment to sustainability and planned growth. Implementation of this plan will help the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to express, through its physical presence, our unique mission. We would like to thank the members, volunteers, and visitors, The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation and Arboretum staff for their participation, vision, and hard work. Sincerely, Ed Schneider, Director, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Dave Maiser, President, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation T able of Contents University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Introduction ?'- 03 'Executive Summary 05 'Table of Contents 07 'Statement Master Plan 08 'Existing Conditions 10 'Constraints and Opportunities 11 'Parking Improvements and Expanded Roadway System 12 'East District 13 'East Gateway 14 !West District 15 !East -West Linkage Roadway 16 !Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation Overview 17 'Eastern Drive Diagram 18 'Existing Facilities, Exhibits, Displays and Collections Development Opportunities ": 20 'Development Opportunities 23 'Woodland Performance Garden 27 'Tree Top Canopy Walk 31 'Chinese Garden 35 The Farm Garden 49 !Bee Discovery and Pollinator Center 53 'Sculpture Garden 57 'Meyers - Deats Conservatory Expansion 61 [Maintenance Facility Additional Development Opportunities 66 'Snyder Building Update 67 !Garden Structures Rebuild 68 !Learning Center Landscape 691Sorbus Trail Landscaping 11 70 !Circulation Rest Stops 71 (Safety and Security Fencing 72 !Technology Improvements Costs Summary 73 'Costs Summary 74 !Credits S tatement University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Intent and Goals 0 Maintain the Arboretum's character and beaut addressing future program needs and revenue generation. ® Provid g r eater physical access to the " orals!, !`' .**.t,-,,,, Rh _.^ Arboretum, y"" _ ♦ � . w a y r © Ensure the safety of Arboretum guests, I a / arho �' volunteers and staff. . > r • � .I ry R'+ orunr bo •.,._ ''fir_ ^ " s3r 0 Create a clear pedestrian, bicycle and »a ^ " vehicular circulation system with a h . � hierarchy of trails, roads and walks. /... r Objectives 11+1w• P ' �7, Y The objective of this study is to ., , ? , F ti p ,.. - , , : ' .P '. enhance circulation and development 1/ � * " � opportunities at the Arboretum. • it •� `. � ¢ ly , , : r a k - v t > # • - + r , - ! • Y Improve access from Highway 5. T a . i ` a - €o new entry drive will connect all the core t � � �` , , s r - facilities and visitor lots by enhancing ■ Ii '� ` ". • the relationship among services, visitor t access & egress and new exhibits, ti w gardens and research venues. lll .S ' R / • .• e • :Y Update and expand parking to �I - meet growing visitor needs and new XI a circulation patterns associated with 4� � displays and facilities for an expanded ♦ ♦♦ �; „ „ w itri Arboretum. „mat ♦ , _ Develop a new eastern drive to access additions and to connect research areas, g ? model landscapes, new developments } Sr and collections /exhibits. a Enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience by connecting to surrounding communities, regional trail and bikeway systems. property r egional vehicular circulation potentiai 82nd st — Horticultural Research r+.. Thre Mlle Drive existing lakes / - we '^' I '. key bound -- alignment ' - - - - center r E xisting Conditions University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum .. ....,_ . ... "o aM � : A r t `. }s. . . ... is ' ' ' i "1,:.:?-'1- a y ' R • • f. N n: � ?�, v y u ,:'. c , "A; ',",7 ' - . '-‘,.'• : . .. : Z,',.. .:'-''''''''' ., 4 4 - III ... .f.' ,.....- L. „.. 11 1 7 , ,/. ., : $ _ _ - , University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Existing Conditions high Parking and accessibility is a significant challenge for the Arboretum and the true impetus for this ' r study. '.: rej4 -0 - " °5 e - previous This section ssite mapping. Bothinformation natu al and gathered man made aspect observation, s were located and studied studies including • —' O r — / — roadways, parking, structures exhibits and gardens, pathways and trails topography, hydrology ';' ... 1 and storm water, view and vistas, micro climate, soils, stainability and resource management O u —� —� , practices. +k •', 1 Future development opportunities include consideration of expanded parking, an expanded pedestrian and bicycle experience, realignment of Three Mile Drive to reduce congestion, the a " • strategic relocation and/or addition of a number of new display s, r 9 P Yardens and exhibit area 9 p = 1 consideration of revenue generating venues, concessions and rest rooms, new exhibits, research • 0 rer � 7,_,, expansion. " — J ti Parking Inventory Existing Future (, ...____1;: ' z main parking lot 195 spaces visitor l 7 bus 288 spaces l 7 bus b 0 6 0 0 \ rain garden lot 126 spaces visitor 332 spaces i —, :l learning center lot 33 visitor I 3 bus 33 visitor I 3 bus #4 , : • • j t `— staff lot 67 spaces 67 spaces — f 4. / . i three mile drive 204 spaces visitor 204 spaces I ■ I ._ overflow parking 132 spaces 460 spaces 0 red barn 10 100 maintenance facility 25 96 6Q, , aSrreet eta •._ bypass road 23 new west perfor• ::8 mance center lots Existing Conditions Key new spring peeper ,_\ parking 0 visitor center regional vehicular circulation Three mile drive property boundaries I I service ingress /egress O three mile drive loop ..•.... internal circulation /parking paved pedestrian trail existing lakes /ponds I — ■ existing main arboretum Total Existing Parking 792 spaces 4 main parking areas potential 82nd street ali nment woodchi ( I entrance Total New Visitor 1861 spaces g p pedestrian trail existhrg wetlands /d ainage 0 overflow parking area - - - - -- internal service circulation other pedestrian trail existing buildings 0 existing parkin i i 0 s. C onstraints and Opportunities University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum O current east entrance to Arboretum; heavy congestion and traffic conflict with Hwy 5 .. , ®O �- .— O lack of pedestrian or bicycle access from surrounding - n� �— � + +"�• high community or regional trails Ar O limited parking for large events r '' • .► orarpMbou /eyeja Q pedestrianNehicular conflicts along parkway 7 O conflicts/safety issues between roadways and display 1 0 - ° r k t : ` ' � garden circulation; lacks definition of user type N Y f' - � ' gf� a ,• °"! ' '. w us ' i O limited road width, conflict between pedestrians, I � r t . ° a» 'r bicycles and cars x, , < J • g r . s , / r . 0 limited shoulder parking along Three Mile Drive a L�J _ �/"'" . E 1 . . , O unclear secondary entrance to Three Mile Drive ; -7!}li f / r - �, + -_ r O potential :::::::::::::e:::p: erty and r , Hwy \ } 6 � no vior property o '� 9 ,. t. � . `' \ 0 main gate: future issues with pedestrian and bicycle traffic - 7*.. f "" m 0 property circulation restricted by wildlife fence j S © barn entrance /access separate from rest of circulation ; system �€� 0 service access to study areas & wetland ; ti O private residence access roads ' 1' m ast . .." 0 limited access to service yard and research area . O overflow parking opportunities 0 future trail underpass connections to regional trail © maintenance facility is inadequate ped estrian trap moms Three Mlle Drive boundaries ww LO 4 . —......... — . .,.... P arking Improvements and Expanded Roadway System University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum WEST DISTRICT Future Improvements & NewAdded Parking Space / mil a east gate 0 '••••••" me b main parking lot expansion 93 spaces 3 c rain garden lot expansion 206 spaces 2 d new connector bypass road 23 spaces ® EAST DISTRICT a east -west linkage road f west performance center lots 228 spaces /..... e •''•., g bike /pedestrian trail © , a ` `� , Vi© /{ //- v \ + Total New Visitor Parking 550 spaces 7 ' \ 1 .%) ' Total Existing Parking 625 spaces / 4,(7" i / r --- - Q,. .... , .' r 1, 2, 3 Potential overflow Parking 460 spaces ,_______________________ -------- mi lk `-' ., y I� la East Gateway 1 East Entry Gatehouse /' 1 } ` Section see page 13 / 2a East-West Linkage Roadway /----- �� / _ \. Typical Trail Section see page 15 W \ � 'N '- � ._ i .. --- existing regional vehicular - - -- internal arboretum woodchip pedestrian trail 7 existing lakes /ponds future performance stage �� circulation service circulation existing internal arboretum Three Mile Drive - other pedestrian trail existing wetlands /drainage 0 future tree top canopy walk vehicular circulation /parking paved pedestrian trail 1_,:i property boundaries IM existing buildings r-1 existing pavement 11 1 ast District University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum extension of existing Parking area and The current east entry will be upgraded from access road Hwy 5 to the East Gate house. This will facilitate a safer vehicular access to the Arboretum with connect road to expansion of two entry lanes and one exit lane. There will be a designated members only lane with card reader pedestrian-only trail rain garden parking and a new gate house located in the center f,- landscaped Island. proposed regional new east entrance ' r bike trail location gate layout and new There will be a new access road to the parking through arboretum parking access road lots located north of the existing Lilac collection which will remain as a point of focus for visitors. This new road will alleviate traffic congestion, connect visitors to the north side of the parking ..**-• _ area and connect the east entry road to the Learning Center and new western entry. it will ��� r also allow direct access to the visitor parking lots !� \ .(' while still maintaining the current entry drive • to accommodate existing drop off at the Visitor Center and Snyder Building as it currently exists. At i ` ` . / A new seasonal entry sign and display will be • located lust to the west of the new eastem entry 4‘. gate at the intersection created by the new north • parking access road and the existing entry drive. al The main parking lot will be expanded to reflect the character of the existing lot. tt will be °' reconfigured to allow guests to walk through the _, ID of it for easier pedestrian access to the mob Visitor Center and the exhibits . i , Expansion of the ram garden parking will remove the knoll and provide additional parking that is environmentally sensitive. The parking will � r... \ roeca with the north parking envy road ad and the main am entry circulation drive. ® 375,000 . 450.000 existing regional vehicular Three Mile Drive property boundaries ; existing pavement mei rain garden lot expansion circulation ;:C 525,000 e existing internal arboretum paved pedestrian trail existing lakes /ponds proposed bike trail new connector bypass vehicular circulation /parking existing wetlands /drainage east entrance gate • 250,000 - internal arboretum existing buildings main parking lot and raingarden expansion Construction Cost $1,600.000 service circulation , E ast (gateway University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum .- .'*; S G: ti , ;�•1, -t ■ , .. , 4.4 , ''' gg r L ii �'+' 3' +Y L t .t r • i itt—illik.„ '"" • ' ,__Iiii_ :_gil_..„ - ' - - - • 10' 1G i 21' i 10' 13' . 10' 10' 14 bike & walking exit lane planted median visitor gatehouse visitor planted member trail entry entry median lane w/ m East entry gatehouse section lane one lane two cardreader new bypass road to parking \ ( L. - to h \ l -~ -� ad esttlaa b lµo ROp _. _... .. ..... .. . ,...,'' P . road9t r mom ber cat �- _ . _._ - r /� / a i ' , - / ,,, �'' - """jeTesti{an &b trai `,. signage and display ` / . .- i i member card lane,., - �� -.� / / � /� ♦, - --. - e / / new gate house A -, -, a • , .� -- ---e.1 \ _ . - �_ -- -- -..,- - ./ to visitor center _ East entry gatehouse plan W est District University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum C The new regional bike trail which enters the Arboretum at the corner of Hwy 5 • new bicycle underpass and Hwy 41 will meander through the property to the east entry gate. From there, the trail will continue west along • proposed regional the new access road and rain garden bike trail location ,j'.,• parking connector road to the following st a try, Hwy through arboretum 5 and the proposed MnDOT bike trail underpass. • paving of west drive to new west entry; Entry will be controlled for events with entrance used for events a gate house and gate structure. The only West gate is intended primarily as an t exit unless there are major events such • , "1 `� - or fair atthe proposed Woodlands Per- s % ' i formance Center. phase one and two • 0 new P Resurfacing of the currently deteriorat- parktng lots - -. ing west connector road to a new west • \ entry gate will provide a means of ac- J ` cess / egress from either the east or west, depending upon what activities are pro - grammed by the Arboretum. A raised curb will separate vehicular traffic on the roadway from bike /pedestrian traf- fic on the bike path. Overflow parking can be provided in the new west parking areas as well as in un- paved overflow lots when the primary lots are filled and for special program events. existing regional vehicular =maw Th ree Mile Drive ert ro circulation P p y boundaries MIN existing pavement + future performance stage e 500,000 paved pedestrian trail existing lakes /ponds proposed bike trail existing internal arboretum • future tree top canopy walk -, f 875,000 vehicular circulation /parking existing wetlands /drainage MN west access road Internal arboretum Andrus Learning Center NMI west performance center lot Construction Cost $1,375,000 service circulation E ast -West Linkage Roadway University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum . #r . ? ' , :: ;*4 . *: : :; 7 t: : .: ' ... 74 +G / 24 2 10 / two way drive mineralshared pe- mulch mulch destrian buffer bike /walk m Typical drive /bike /pedestrian trail section Strip trail J w.. 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X � • • c i• r N �l L _ 1 Y g F., A j i -40fig Pi highna; 41 _ a a i s E astern Drive Diagram University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum A new Eastern Drive will connect existing 1' crab apple and shade tree plots, the red , '' � . +a barn and spring peeper uplands to the main c t r ' / . entry drive. Each of these areas could serve etk as locations for expanding collections and /R.,.; f 1 amenities. ,/� J This new Eastern Drive will connect existing • exhibits from the current core of the e -0, 'j Arboretum's collections with research areas, ai+ model landscapes, new gardens and a number � of possible development opportunities. * t By placing functions away from the current R �� i o rganization of gardens, displays and exhibits, ` \ f. visitors will be able to enjoy a greater variety \ \\ of experiences, views and activities. The Red' 1 1 Barn, with its separate entrance, may take , •>• on a significantly greater function including ,,. _. r concessions, rest rooms and programmed activities. There will be additional parking at a • ?k the Red Barn. + i • r There is a Carver County proposal to upgrade + 82nd Street to a Parkway character along the southern periphery of the Arboretum. This may reduce congestion on Hwy 5 and allow t! • for greater access from Hwy 41 to the west. t , t... r ft k s Construction Cost $850,000 pedestrian _ Three Mile existing lakes regional vehicular — — potential 82nd st I^ ^" i Horticultural Research eastern key trail Drive ponds chculntlon alignment Center drive mu. 1 E xisting Facilities, Exhibits, Displays & Collections University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Facilities Shelter Terrace Garden Crabapple Collection Education Programs Oswald Visitor Center Horticultural Research Center Woodland - Azalea Garden Elm Collection Reading Dahlberg Welcoming Terrace Apple House / Summer House Bruinink Viewing Area Hawthorn Collection Photography Keating Terrace Greenhouse Edible Pathway (Jaffray) Larch Collection Weddings and Receptions Newton Dining Terrace Lath Structure Pine Walk Linden Collection Group Gatherings Sweatt Entry Terrace Display & Specialty Gardens Brickson Walk Locust Collection Education for Adults Wall Teaching Garden and Classrooms Annual Garden Native Areas Maackia Arts and Crafts Wright Terrace Gardens Dahlia Trial Garden The Prairie Magnolia Collection Cooking Garden for Wildlife Daylily and Chrysanthemum Walk Spring Peeper Meadow Maple Collection Gardening Restaurant 8 a w r arf n Conifer Collection and Waterfall The Bog Area Nut Collection Horticulture Gift Shop Entrance Garden Wildflower Garden Oak Collection Photography Restrooms Fern Walk Shrubs Pine Collection Public Policy Conferences Reception Desk and Information Center Green Roof Azalea Collection Poplar Collection Walks and Fitness Special Exhibits Hedge Collection Shrub Walk Prunus Collection Horticultural Therapy 375 Seat MacMillan Auditorium Home Demonstration Gardens Hydrangea Collection Small Tree Collection Children's Programs Wall Education Wing Hosts Glade Lilac Collection Serviceberry Collection Summer Children's Garden Reedy Gallery Art Exhibit Iris Garden Miscellaneous Shrub Collection Spruce Collection Day Camp Snyder Building Japanese Garden Pea Shrub Collection Weeping Tree Collection School Field Trips Meeting, Reception & Conference Lilac Collection and Garden Potentilla Collection Willow Collection Plantmobile Anderson Horticultural Library Lily and Dahlia Collection Rhododendron Garden Programs & Activities Urban Children's Garden Meyers —Deets Conservatory Maze Garden Spires Collection Bog Walk at Green Heron Trail Research and Development Office and Administration Building Ornamental Grass Collection Viburnum Collection Guided Walks and Tours Fruit Breeding Marion Andrus Learning Center Ge Peony Walk Weigela Collection Sculptural Exhibits Wood netycs Landscape Plant Breeding and Sally Pegues Oswald - A Growing Place For Kids Perennial Garden Trees Yoga in the Garden Wetland Restoration Berens Cabin Rain Gardens Arborvitae Collection Bud Break 5K Prairie Restoration Red Barn Ash Collection Rose Gardens Gala Dinner Bee and Native Pollinator Research Frog Hollow Sensory Garden Birch Collection Toast and Taste ry Native Plant Conservation Syrup Evaporator House Shade Tree Exhibit Buckeye Collection Orienteering Mar of Picnic Shelters and Ordway Picnic Corktree Collection Cold Storage Seed Bank g y School Programs University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum � r�' ...1", " w x� e • 1 r ;;y Ir + � 4, }k Lv. 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C 3 cfl m to j C "' m C O. < n m '6 '7 o c G, is 2 m n .. ,_,P - 8.. p N , 5' G) G 3 m a N v j ¢ D n m ' 7 D1 (Q a a m Gl n';^ o- D< 2 °;3 � °-' 3 '0 CD O SA rei Fa a .f , ? a z o ' , a ° o ,D c o a m ' t o C Gl m r a a m � _ m' 3 ° c v m = G cD ° o ; , a A H v Q o i o m o a 3 m o N 9 m N m° ,, s o 3 2 3 s N o S (1) — h M �r. d* i Exhibits and Venues 0 Circulation and Parking b • t " p tti 3 } { {, � 0 Woodland Performance Center +. and Gardens it , 0 Tree Top Canopy Walk ,- a " 0 Chinese Garden °a + "I''. 0 Red Ram Farm and Gardens melifflips c . a i 0 Bee Discovery and Pollinator Center / pJ 0 Sculpture Garden r I k r v © Meyers -Deats Conservatory 1 F Expansion ` ? A a 0 Maintenance Area M 1 \\_.., , .„, e , , ,,,_ . : 1 1 ' ' '/' ) cef � ` ^ This plan illustrates possible locations % '" 82g - within the Arboretum for the mi "`" •, s ri ett development opportunities that .� , _ y are listed above. A number of these F �> opportunities have multiple locations +ir• - "? "' 'r• , identified. Since a master plan, by l definition, is a flexible and evolving .^++t: document, the final locations will be • decided as part of on -going discussions with staff, sponsors and volunteers. Ili"' Emma 1 M 1 r t :ilk f Z L 0 a 0 0 .- W 1, > .4 - . t i!. N r rat < . y �; C3 / , • i c 0 N 0 E 0 14- ,. N- O CL MI CC 0 0 ga- VV oodland Performance Center & Gardens University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum . .Al.... ," Y( •Y P4ra 0 parking c a ale 4 . �lq 'V ..., .., _.. i'... ,work. wall .' F . .� � ya . .t T y�R! i ; r + A _ •1„ . :, w ,p ,„ {y wmaa.cc.a.i «...able van • ... 4„ , M l paMl awmaw • V key plan t , p.raan.aaa.my. i. rar o The Woodland Performance Center and Gardens is a flexible outdoor venue within i rr i the Arboretum on the edge of Wood Duck Pond. It is designed to host events such as ti � Ji+ r . �� music, theater, education, and ceremonies. The facility would also contain gardens r` 24 9 and planted terraces. The Center is slated to accommodate seating for 500 people with approximately 270 parking spaces. Future improvements may include a band y r, ' " . shell, additional seating, parking, concessions and rest rooms. The performance 1 10 ° ` y-.r,� "� center will be ADA accessible. ' The intent is that the gardens and seating bowl will be nestled into the landscape It such that significant, existing trees are saved and storm water management q techniques are employed to incorporate sustainable design tenets. J , a I� Primary access to the performance center will be from the proposed West Entry. i The term entry is used in conjunction with the venue, but access at this controlled intersection is intended to occur only when performance events are planned. } Otherwise, It acts primarily as an exit from the east district parking. This new exit A ' 4 ' t for the Arboretum will reduce congestion at the core of the campus. i� R ' . ' ! fYa • <M • ■ Site lines, noise reduction, acoustical priorities and sun orientation have been , 0 ,.,+ considered in the siting of both public and internal aspects the facility. Pedestrian _ " , - �. _' ' It { connections and service to existing roads, walkways and support buildings have do .-- �: +'" I/ been identified that will link the stage area with facilities to the east. �, ' " � 4 „ �v' �,,.•,,. -•-^" emu• ' . k A • 4,. . I I construction and endowment cost 1 $3 million Key Features • Pond overlook pavilion s $yy �1 ' 7 °� +e 4.' � !'- , • Outdoor Amphrtheater with seatngfor 500+ • Parking K, � /! r ; . ' • Stage for nature -based programming, story • Service and infrastructure i il Ii' All rek7v!1 +r. -- . ' ' telling, presentation and demonstrations, i i {� ,., picnics, graduation ceremonies, field trip Possible Events *1 1 ...�.- *•..•..*a.. ---.- orientations r ) � Lectures/seminars s r ce a ,. • • Interpretive signage for visiting public • Casual gatherings F ',1 , i , � k' , `` >* • �! 1, Performance Area • , Theater & ty, t ^` C � • Terraced seating for 500+ � ? • Stage Pla - - - • Plays - k s • Ste P • Musicals '-:� - _ — • Gardens • Weddings "� \`. — •-•• gardens dy • Terraced ' 9 Leisure/relaxation l�i) • ��1���� � , Ent plaza gardens • l i }' - • Entry P 9 Movie nights • Stage gardens • Seasonal celebrations 4 • Scenic backdrop Education Audiences . RP" • Natural setting • Adult class participants, especially plein -air "_ .__ • Hillside overlook programming (e.g. painting, photography) • Orientation for visitin groups "Y • Trails and walkways, with connection - '"it to existing Arboretum trails, exhibits, • Summer day camps r , ,. �, displays & facilities .arw.I' . • School field trips , �.li+• - tow :_.+i+c ,`..: _ Facilities . , ,r' r -- -r , pavilion (Note: The Woodland Performance Center a y► o _ - • Restrooms and P will always require an inclement weather _ backup or alternate rain date.) ^� :.' • Concession & maintenance - , -,z h ?._ .' • Building, pavilion t .. d • Entry kiosk ; ^ `'• n '- l ray h It. +,+ r # • • `' 4, 1** -1,4 fir . al 4 } t i q�l ' r. 4fe ' J} 0 P i „' r , _„ .,4A *4. -,.,.,,, ... 7- ,.,., : - ■ +r • ,� r + > pp, • ' - 4*,,,,,,.' . ...-i _ s � �` 1� A . -{-. + yam.. t� { Y s i ik . 4 a t#r'Cab °�+lk„ aar�� ,"..�k' . - Ire �_ • "" yF ,. . i+ *,� Eaa . r Y , .. « r. * " ' - e'm'u" ,rYa' ♦ 4 i / , r, '- . t ", 0 .011r.--464•....r. a L r o w ' v ' y ' f s ` k S„"y„ y J s — 4 4 ''R v - '1 . +..° .: i,ra ttaws..7w so e , ;? 1. r . 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Alp . .. 11,... slOgr ._ N„, a' ..., 4.- i f 33 • T ree Top Canopy Walk University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ing IONE , ' . . „: - - , _ , . , .4 - ” 1111 gli -Iill . e . ■Yr.,;° yr 4 :; k ...• 1 ... •. ..... - ..''''' -.. „ ...........-••••••-•-_ "-.. ' .. ' ...... ,, 2". . . . . . . . 4 . . , key plan /- _ , , - ... . . - ,:',• . .i... - ' A number of very different sites were considered before the Wood Duck Pond , . . ,--- , / \ location was selected as the most appropriate site at which the Tree Top Canopy ),,,,... Walk might be located. Factors included views, topography, vegetative cover, vehicular and services access, parking, pedestrian accessibility, utilities and proximity to ancillary structures. , _ There are layers of animal life in the forest, and they differ from one layer to /,. -- / another. Tree varieties, too differ from each other and can be identified via `v., 7 440: lefigt wir° 07fro' ",k " / their bark, buds, flowers, leaves and shapes. From the ground into the canopy, a ;.--..,„ - walkway will feature non intrusive spaces for visitors to study these differences . : . and to observe birds and other animals up close. The pathway will be heated, . . - .- — ,1 .. ..., preventing snow and ice build-up, for year-round visiting. Above the treetops, -- ...„,... -...... , ------..._ ,-, visitors will have a broad overview of the Arboretum's ecosystems: woodlands, --- „ marshes, ponds, prairie, collections and gardens. Visitors will learn concepts like "--„, seasonal bird migration, study the evolving forest, and learn to identify trees ' ,. --,, - and other woodland plants. Viewing the forest from ground to treetop will give / , . ,., visitors a unique perspective on the Arboretum, its changes throughout the year, ' - and the varied, fascinating ways plants and animals have adapted to living at / : different elevations. , , , _ - . . , construction and endowment cost 1 $8 million Key Features • Gateway /entry pavilion , . �s4 • b g P .' • Habitat - sensitive, non - intrusive bird • Pathways and trails linking the r. � '`Y ° i'` �' y�' � � - blinds, listening devices, feeder stations, arboretum trail network a• + -„ , -.• binocular stations ° a s • Restrooms <. :a" - at. ";F 'Attg . • Space for camera tripods and easels "� ` • Concessions m 6 • • Heated pathway ` 4 'r" ,y - • Interpretive opportunities J • Side platforms for groups ," . 1 ti Sustainable Design , �� • Interpretive signage on history, biomes, • Sustainable /recycled materials a, d' plants, animals for all visitors • Tree protection/engineering ll N - , '% • Education Audiences • lightweight structure of "ti ilD .`'' c, ,,' - • Adult ed. classes • Prefabricated and moveable structure sr j *- ` 6:, •• Children's camps and field trips ; ,. . r j n • Birders Events /Activities i Ya t, r-•�- • Education r ., 1 • _ r a Painters fl _ 1 ... • Formal and informal learning - µ • Photographers • '" ' , 4�� :',...le,...,- it RUM 1 ,. a • Field trips t, . n Imo r u Facilities • Guided tours I 4 . i " Canopy walkways T ' • • Recreational opportunities (play areas) "� • Elevated steel platforms • Photography ,, It.i.,3.. , .r : :) • Rope netting play area suspended Restin lace ,%• ti 50 above ground between trees and g p ✓ e ! platforms • Rental Venue 1 -�� �, • Birds nest interpretive area y M • Interpretive panels � a� • Story of tree and wildlife in the canopy a — - + ' 1 " -'• bvP . - jai . 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' , :AP= , • e * ' j MIN .1-c , - Er , ' if if. 1111k r 1 Ai ' ,- Nok-= — t--...-- ' , iih p \A A „... - . r) , 4 I --- no ? i hih bo a.. ..t Y . ..t :. t a rt C hine Garden se University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum masamst;v_zow *- wr „ w , , for }r,. ...-11111 • . • M. � P The Chinese Garden will be a respite, a refuge, respectful of the balance between r ,. - y Y 1 1 I man and nature and responsive to the landscape, view, and vistas that will define it. ` , ,,ty. a ° ^ o i , i +. 1 In a Chinese Garden there are many subtleties, but the five primary representative • I : components include architecture, plants, stone, water, and art and literature. A truly successful garden will never give the appearance of having been structured. t IM The Chinese Garden will attempt to imitate nature in a manner that avoids all strict geometrical layouts that would remind us of man's ordering hand. Rather, characteristics of freedom and irregularity will take precedence. l i 14 rl As one passes through the traditional Chinese entry pavilion, into the courtyard, f /' 1 through a moon gate and into a gallery visitors will experience landscape through twisting pathways leading to a Reception Pavilion. Guests to the Chinese Garden will encounter a journey into a culture most non - Asians can only imagine. it The Chinese Garden interprets the transition from the outside world to a tranquil c" and harmonious environment. The garden becomes a sequence of sensory qualities 1 as we move from veranda to walking gallery to pavilion to courtyards The aspect of space based upon solidness and voidness or Yin/ Yang. * ,,. - ;' There is an elegance and simplicity, a subtlety as we celebrate our four seasons, experience the integration of site and structure, appreciate intimate views and long borrowed vistas, contemplate art and enjoy the serenity of the central lake with its sacred rocks. F - l construction and endowment cost 1 $3 million Educational Programming • Garden wall �� .� • Opportunities to learn about Chinese • Bridges ' 4 , . ? r i f . , " r C � #:- approachestoart,gardening, medicine �^+ ", . ,, + ova 4". c6', • - • ` (with many healing plants), cooking, Landscape s literature, and other nature - inspired t P' s r r F � ' . , • Trees, shrubs, and perennials r a .�' + , e , . ,,,,,, cultural issues s r 14 - r • ' • Sculptural Rock i * J w. ,r' _ M 'I4. " - -7 sF �4 7.'4 • Interpretive signage for visiting public • • • Art/Sculpture �• •, , AV" - ;" ; 14 S. rr ( -4....... , �:'^ . ft • Opportunities for children to learn • Stream a X rt 1/4..7 , I > , ` 'r S r • -� • about the elements of a traditional .►n ,„ " ''' . .� r c "" s , t • Waterfall •� =..-� a r ^"c •° Chinese garden and what they signify: �r �•,,� architecture, plants, stone, water, and the • Decorative paving :. �" ; a '` _....s... ., arts and literature • Courtyards ,;,,,,c u T ., ,• d - .. • Opportunities for art- education `{• L • programming in collaboration with the Fish pond b� • , Minneapolis Institute of Arts and its • Lake iw ' r 'mss. =r.. ":� �-+ �r� ., .+/ )i ti • Chinese collections curator a, • Stone paths a. Education Audiences • Gravel paths - • Adult/youth art education class • Parking, concessions and restroom - ' - �" participants facilities -- At— _ • Art practitioners, students and patrons ' -- �. Events - _ _ _ �; _ • Children's field trips • Traditional ceremonies Structures Meetings w .. "?+r $j " w • Lectures, seminars & educational sessions 4 , �''? �� � • _ Reception pavilion w • Guided walksftours -�. • Gateways structure ' e_ • r , .V • Covered walkways • Chinese gardening classes `�," '� • • Weddings/receptions _ v .2.4 1 .,,-_- q-r �, [ - Weddings/receptions , • Pavilions <; -� � • School trips , !' ;•••• * w ` • Teahouse Cooking and writing classes ' " < ` N., -.- • • Food service • Fund raising events. +° 5 • Scholars house • Seasonal celebrations .. -_ • ; =a= ss I t i''•*,•-i - - o - 0. n. Q + J a . _ c G E Q • CC O 2 W • - WW • Li he Farm Garden University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum �► key plan The Red Barn represents an important component of the rural Minnesota ® \1/47m homestead and is an iconic structure on the University of Minnesota Arboretum's property. It can become a 21st century hub around which future interactive exhibits and experiential opportunities occur. It is imagined that this updated existing facility and new eco friendly facilities will demonstrate the latest in green building technology, sustainable landscaping and horticulture, modern farming techniques and interactive gardens showcasing residential and urban food production. As a venue, the traditional farmstead can R q I become a Suburban Ecology Center with displays and exhibits for the 21st century. Teaching classrooms, inside and out, conference facilities, rest rooms and concessions can make this a vibrant and freestanding facility able to be used year round as a jumping off point for visitors, school groups and tours. An interpretive kiosk at the top of the hill near the parking area and entrance will provide an overview of the mission of The Red Barn as well as showcase current events. THE FARM GARDEN People, Plants, and Quality of Life construction and endowment cost 1 $8 million I r —.7.7-- , s.,t . ""n Facilities Bee Discovery and Pollinator a �~ ' q "" o- < • A living farm, a sustainable agricultural center S , 4 , :� _, a 4? W ' center, a retail nursery, and a multi- Nature based therapy *� . w ,- ° t . concession/s,eandl facility. restrooms will be Parking /Access and Infrastructure a � ,r needed at this site • 100 space minimum capacity ! ' • Barn Store -' ' _ _ z, " .: , . _ `4• ,1 ` a. ' Demonstration Gardens ` ** Fresh produce a 3' ,. qp.° v - . • Vegetables and fruit crops suitable for " '3.. ••-,,,,ii Honey and wax products residential and urban gardening �. ;' "' " = + ,.. . . 0 ti Flowers and flower arrangements " . : z e +� • Perennials and annuals for tutting and 1-..--. — ._• Gifts, books and souvenirs display b *. ` x g x, '''4'.1-. _ � t i. . Gardening equipment and tools ^ t 11 . t ' 4 �, `1 Events -. � , �` . ;. Sand b w iches, sa lads , snacks • Planting and harvesting crops :., '? 9 ' -�y \ an r. y q� r �Z `l . ,�� . - • Seasonal holidays and celebrations Restrooms < ,v - r1 41 ..; ti Meeting space, event space, outdoor • Educational sessions 1Ra; . l'A v „ r • classroom, adventure playground • School field trips • Farm house • Corporate events, teambuilding "� f t Ecological principles of • Cooking demonstrations and classes t sustainable living • Weddings and receptions Alternative power sources, r solar, wind, geothermal • Gardens and facility tours x ,�I v� �. - 1r� • i. Q Wlic, Green building materials • Educational sessions on gardening . • Residential composting " ./ a .rs Water conservation ,,/� «;,.+1w'• Recycling f • - •' ~ Water treatment • '� •• _ Ai 4.:' '" ' x ko ; ' � 1.. Free range chickens Alfilir "" ••, "' '" #. Honey production •" T he Farm Garden University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The Arboretum's Farm Garden project will realize a THE FARM GARDEN 1 people, plants and quality of life vision, long dreamed of, to put all the Arboretum elements together into a unique facility: research station, education programs, seasonal beauty, ." :r horticultural training, foods for good health, �, -77 ,, 4 r animal husbandry, creative opportunities, and a ' ,.... 'p } s ,. ` 1, ., , • wide variety of nature -based therapies. In addition ' • .,,..;:�, .z•,k,y :;,,,� .•„ o ` ,, .1 :i.; -� -- 14 -, to programming components for specific audiences, •, '. • t ?. all features will include interpretive signage for the -a • ' -'0 r 1 " h ' r } ,. ' . \s _ c , visiting public. '' .w .; 3,� 't a *-- Key Features , ,� ' ', � " i �, ,, { , ' , * ,:y.,.„..,,, °- -4 A k: • Research demonstration plantings r " *x t r • Annual and perennial food production gardens - a , & demonstration areas, with emerging plant x ?rc ,, '� , 1 production techniques • Indoor - outdoor kitchen teaching facility . h . . � �" ` t•■ ' H r, • • Food preservation center - , t ,4r • Animal barn for urban /suburban animal i ;47t ' 4111w '�' r- - -w husbandry and nature -based therapy * 7 '� iM— • • ::::z::: .��,• for :::'7::::: ,,... 1 ?` f • iary ns 4 4 .. Dog trail `-ti -- �. - I RESEARCH DEMONSTRATION PLC" "TINGS 1 apples, c ^.'es, prunes and small fruits THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Horticultural rF; - " t "wr � 'rr T -'. ' VT TT ! Research Station at the Arboretum has introduced K " - "" .►. "�' - • many well -known fruit - bearing plants for" I 4 r Minnesota. The farm garden will showcase a living , . r exhibit - a "Hall of Fame" for these plants. From r doctoral students and elementary students to 4 ` at • K - , '.4 { "' casual visitors, everyone will have the chance to - .r d » - 1 M1` . - watch food growing through all seasons of the life ". _ __ _ . , . : . A , L. ". T cycle, gain newskills in food production techniques, ` " .' ,,.` PC-, r ;- ' 3 _ � : ( , / + enjoy samplings of fruit as each cultivar ripens, and . L . ` t ' J � _ + understand more deeply the connection between " ; av .d . .. K / " ,�Pr . - • plants, place, and ourselves. '' i'. -ot - is• - ' F . . ,�.. [_ t .. Each grouping of fruit- bearing plant will have r = , , ' '+' �f - interpretive signage that includes yield per tree, ' i . ' . -7 . � "�, 4 . v diseases and insects, spacing, hardiness, and vigor. "*""� J _ Z - �ro. -..L - ,, - . i . ■ , classroom and include space to gather around the •� ^:? if ".1 , - -, _ ^ r ' plants for hands -on instruction. Fr ,'' " . !�" ' » ". ,* Key Features ' 4. , r 1 ,. r ' A four - seasons, living laboratory of fruit producing � " -- a . -„ . ► & • r� � ,/ plants, to see in one visit, at one place. Plant 4, '4 ` te ae :' `' ti ; " ' �.. collections and interpretive signage demonstrate S a"t j .) .. t � , 4 locally grown- and - harvested concept. "7F • • M O A - ` ' - y ,.�,., ` = '4t, I, - II Education Audiences '",.1 � , -- -- - -4‘ --1 . V • Adult students, all visitors � - ' ``'- " - , T he Farm Garden University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum FOOD PRODUCTION GARDEN I best growing practices and demonstration area THIS STATE -OF -THE ART GARDEN will integrate - ), ■ - educational and horticultural programming into ' - + w i '' a public demonstration site giving Arboretum - gardening staff the opportunity to demonstrate their considerable skills and the most up- to-date practices 5 t� for growing food in a small, local setting. , t ,. Participants in gardener - apprentice programs will have - - <> ,. ■ the chance to work side by side with staff and learn •,. to mix soil, water, wash pots, harvest, process, care for t y ' i plants, fix lunch from the garden, take produce home, A This garden will also enable nature based therapeutics staff to offer similar hands -on programs to various z "� ''''-t. - ti 1. ,�� ,: client groups seeking therapeutic and vocational a I ' A rehabilitation. ^ + "` This garden will be large enough to plant and harvest' significant quantities of produce, teach a wide range -' ' .- of planting methods, and cater to specific interests • like growing hops and brewing beer. Numerous social service agencies have expressed interest in partnering with the Arboretum on this garden. Key Features • Demonstrates best practices to grow food . mi plants at home /community /school /business; t r� ai seed - saving as history + • • Best plants to grow in Minnesota i• • ,� ---- ��. 1 Education Audiences r „ ..� • Nature -based therapy programs ' ' ' y *` + S , ^ • Work rehab participants , .� 4 ... • .• AP • Gardener apprentices r t / .:rte +' '"` + -, • All visitors w ONE DOESN'T NEED a large yard to grow food. Many FOOD PRODUCTION AREAS' state of the art planting techniques new state -of -the -art devices exist to help people grow food plants in all manner of small spaces. ,. , • '"•w- P , .•,. Vegetables and fruits alike can be grown in urban •`' t '` ` ,, _ v _ : settings so that neighbors and passers -by don't even , ; t - , , ,nr notice the utilitarian nature of the plantings. Small w in' * k. r !° orr plots, pots, walls and balconies can be beautiful and ;'y , ". +'. W,, , , f„r-� . ' r' well designed as well as functional. r ` a., r This section of the food production garden will feature the latest in vertical walls, moveable ,�• .;•, v. planters, pop-up gardens, edible fencing, grow - * ?^ '. { bags and the like and demonstration best place and , -„ , - practices for using them at home or in a community i'4. ,,,-,„ + ' set Small- space, season - extending, high - tunnel ` e. ,,;. - ' models will also be used and displayed. ) - r ,. Key Features , ,�� ^� •' r +� , r` • Vertical walls • Moveable planters R ''� +` '" °p 1 C• r y ,,. up gardens .W. ' P' P A , - 1 +. `h r� x • Po ^" .,, I.,„, fir• . y . • Edible fencelines i '"' ' i ; ' `.- 44 � - - s • Gro bags and the like _ ,i -.-s, , ::, • . ' . -4: -� , , �T, ..# 1 1 P signage y ti w_ • e 1 y , f •. �� • Interpretive si na a +� . Education Audiences s^`• Allil o =.'. 1 � : fit , f 1 • Horticulture and custom classes • All visitors �� $ 41 ThP Farm Garden Landscape of Minnesota La a Arboretum p THE NEW INDOOR- OUTDOOR teaching kitchen will INDOOR 1 OUTDOOR TEACHING KITCHEN FACILITY give Arboretum staff the ability to grow, prepare, serve and preserve food in the same location on Arboretum _ . - I grounds. Targeted for a site near the beloved old Red � ° " L. Barn, staff will be able to harvest food and prepare it 1 for visitors the same day. You just can't get it fresher than that! From cooking classes to corporate team - building events, guests will have the opportunity to make wine, prepare a harvest meal and learn the science behind the healthful benefits of plants. Arboretum staff can r .' w'•a' — •wkA offer samples of fresh, locally grown food at a tomato - Jr - festival, corn feed, grape stomp or fall beer fest. �� , The kitchen will be accessible to cars, wheelchairs, 41 , I. pedestrians and schoolbuses. It will operate year °. round, seat 50 adults easily, and offer clear views of ^ — `i� -'��;i : ..:1 the demonstration gardens. The indoor and outdoor , 1 - 0 facilities will make it possible to bake, braise or - barbecue the freshest produce according to the season. - -' Key Features _ _ • Commercial -grade stoves and dishwashers • Canning equipment • • • Don Dining/demonstration/teaching/outdoor system at!on /teachin /outdoor _ `# 9 9 / cooking areas i ,. Education Audiences ~ �,: -'41'''4-- 1 , -: F • Adult class participants - *? Sit L'tt4 `,^'-' ;4, ' � f • Corporate groups 9 _ ' • Visitors to events ., a j - 4 t .. _ - r . . • Beekeepers _ ,� w ,...r - 4 AN INCUBATOR KITCHEN is a licensed, commercial INCUBATOR KITCHEN serving our community grade facility that individuals and groups can rent to develop a food product that will meet official food safety standards. Small -scale entrepreneurs t can gain access to spaces and equipment not otherwise available; frm the F local bee keepers particular es will benefit from the honey extractor. Families will be able to celebrate a commemorative event by Willift. _ preserving generous quantities of fresh fruits or = . ` 11�!' vegetables, facilitated by an expert. 1 i In addition, the Arboretum will use this facility to _i ... develop its own honey retail sales operation, similar .I to the existing maple syrup and fruit preserves * a production facility. Th is operation offers educational ow ,... programs in addition to sales of Arboretum -grown x" and - produced food products. Further, participants _ in the Urban Garden Youth Employment program - can develop new food product ideas in a dedicated facility that is connected to gardens and classrooms. r Key Features ` " � - 04—`411111111 _'"` E1 1 4 • Access to the commercial kitchen • Food preservation area with honey extractor • Conveyer belt for food production y 1I •" f Education Audiences - .. ( . • • • Small -scale and start-up food producers: It,, , ` \ y 4 caterers, growers, manufacturers ' ++ , , • CityFresh program participants / - 1 ,....�"�� ► .` f ' • � • Honeybee keepers ., .. . • Adult class participants `: of `. . _di .r , T he Farm Garden University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum THERAPISTS AROUND THE WORLD are observing THE ANIMAL BARN 1 nature -based therapeutics (NBT) profound benefits for patients who interact n .. with animals in a guided setting - including the H ' =' '! �- t +' Arboretum's Nature -Based Therapeutics (NBT) • i staff. Taking advantage of our expansive acreage, w � f * �► E r ?, our NBT staff plan to incorporate animals as "co- "" _ therapists" into therapeutic programming at - + ., r ` , ti the proposed farm garden at the Arboretum. " .. M ` i ` s : i The animal barn will be in close proximity to the i` Iii" . ''+ ..- 1 gardens and kitchen, where it makes sense to -w . include it - horses, chickens, dogs and cats belong ! r "4 !. .i+ i L. t , on a farm! These animals will, of course, be highly N • - trained to interact with people, especially with the �. sensitive individuals and groups who are clients of a , "� - "r., the Arboretum's NBT programs. . " ' Key Features . k 1 y „ .�, ," , Animal barn to house an assortment of horses, .jI or, V .,. t � '. '1 r ; �.- I . ' chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats , , ik„ t ,1 f•-'• r r � f . A,? „; Education Audiences ++wh, ,- ,''' • n ,�• . 1) Nature -Based Therapeutics for patient groups with �. __. __ _. _. _._ a wide range of issues, including:: • Veterans and others with PTSD .. •G-i. • Parkinson's and other disabilities w • • Mental health issues - • Occupational and vocational rehabilitation ' 2) Professionals seeking training in NBT e4 DOG OWNERS REPORT that concern for their DOG TRAIL 1 canine partners in nature -based therapeutics animal's health gets them out for at least one o �� ' vigorous walk a day — in other words, the human- `.`" • ' + r #, f „ animal bond promotes healthful exercise for all •" e %ry concerned! This designated trail addresses a long hoped -for desire on the part of members who are ti , f dog owners. Key Features • For - members -only trail will require a canine membership in the Arboretum Audience • Member visitors with a member dog • t' _ . yn•• mss; he Farm Garden University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum THE ARBORETUM OFFERS a near - perfect setting THE CREATIVITY AREA 1 nature -based inspiration and expression for anyone interested in creative activity inspired by nature. The Arboretum is not an art center, L. '` � � 4 . but it offers a natural attraction to anyone who ` s ^M t �'• . .` " - i ej. I Y 4 seeks inspiration and instruction. Further, creative -r fit' inspiration is often a pathway to advocacy and , -'.• 'c w"`,'- - y conservation. The Arboretum has excellent exhibit r -.> � 'r !�'* T ' - spaces, but lacks dedicated creative space for "e r. f:' ` A . , - ` ,,, •-- W 1 adults. In the new facility, photographers, painters, .r „ - ' et potters, papermakers, writers, and anyone engaged -- ‘ ,, . in occupational or vocational therapy will have a +. ..�r , dedicated working space for learning and creating, %� with a water source for a range of media, and ready in- and -out access to gardens and trails through the grounds. The creativity space will connect to the • . kitchen - demonstration area and make it easier ' k.. �1,' f kik , or Nature Based Therapeutics clients and adult lio+' education participants - including a large group of ' ' .. ' amateur photographers - to take classes and easily • . f r M complete their creative projects. 11111 4111 .r:" , iyi Key Features • Studio space to accommodate 30 adults at once ".'" 0 ,'' • Expansive, durable work surfaces • Easy access to a water source and to gardens and grounds „� -+ � Education Audiences ti • Nature -Based Therapeutics clients and contract —� groups • Participants in adult education programs Iry , University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum THE FARM GARDEN will not only offer a new • 0 - or pesldentforovrinight i are, GREEN BUILDING FOR THE FARM GARDEN PROJECT site for horticultural research and educational y pedal al vents opportunities, but it will also be a state -of -the- • Work stations for researchers maintenance, staff, research aid learning spaces art green building that will incorporate the tots" - -} latest energy- conservation, environmentally • Dedicated maintenance budding for larger friendly technology. To develop this building, we storage and maintenance needs. .e will look to the Phipps Conservatory Center for Key Features Sustainable Landscapes as a model. In addition Indoor- outdoor kitchen • to its programming components, our new green , •m building will include: • Incubator kitchen •' • -x .- �,. • Reception area p Bee center '"` '_ • Offices for NBT, Adult Ed, beekeepers, head II 1 °, • gardener Classrooms „ j . it' • j , • • Communal work space for up to 6 staff Creativity space , ,, '. : t § f q • Conference room for 10 people • Interpretive center -». ._ " ' — , ' r • First aid - respite- adult -care room • Research area •.a. �--- `, 0 r ti' "'Its , • A desk and room for cleaning supplies and storage • Maintenance facilities m'.. R 1 .,a . 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Education Audiences • University Classes dlikr._ ' 1 4! • Bee keepers • School Field Trips It '.1 1 — • Honey-making entrepreneurs • Education Seminars '' '' 41*** 'PlilL'''''' '41111114 -1 . ; ' ...P •...0...”, , , t ie '... 4 ,: • Food producers • Guided Tours . ' — 'V-- -d• -- - ii, ' ,, , - • . . • Horticulture class participants • Photography . "• - a t %'• Or • ......-- .. ",- ' ' •'"Ii.,„, < , ._ • Visitors interested in the role of bees in • Nature Watching - '' horticulture and gardening : - "*. , li , • . , 1 , 4 • Research v • , ' " ' 4 ...• Facilities • Classes and Seminars • Plant breeding exhibits/research plots • Harvesting • Bee/honey research and display .....T • • - i ii, • „.., g • Shelters/teaching pavilions • • Trails and circulation system : 1 • Interpretive opportunities fA • Study statio ns 4 roillk' ' ' ' ''• •' ',',', 1 , ' r 7 ft 4 • Fruit trees . r .• '''# • Butterflies -• . ; - . , • Birds * *-• 4 , io a. , . 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A s ' r Too often art is imagined as a piece unto itself, when the reality is that the ' -• : ,rte i �. .;; environment in which it is situated often plays a significant role in how a particular s� t _ piece is perceived. It is not enough to simply place a piece of sculpture into the 't '. i x 4 Y t . * t • landscape, but rather one must take into account the artist's thought process m t �� * ; 1 .. -- its creation as well as how it was imagined to be displayed. I ` .�` - �e 4. Ire . sV + + • . Does it require a contained space? Should there be vistas beyond it? Does it want " $ r FF � * s w to have solid backdrop? Does it want it be viewed through a thicket of woods - { I : 4e, " *; ' ' ff „ or be the focal point within a grove of trees? Does it want to sit in a meadow or 3� :^r!P"' t`'. woodland? Does it deserve to become a point of focus or does it want to be part of a grouping? — v.- - A garden designed specifically to house and showcase a collection of art deserves rr " Y ,c special care and attention from the manner in which it is sited and exhibited to „.,, the ongoing need to maintain a piece properly. 1 V The design of a sculpture garden in itself, deserves to be thought of as a work of art, which requires sensitivity to landscape, engineering, orientation, views, lighting,spatial organization and attention to detail. i • Open Spring 2013 . t. construction and endowment cost 1 $4 million (fully funded) i 4 Educational Programming Parldng/Access (vehicular, service, r : ` ;^ • Media and performance programs "Vs. -' `" highlighting relationship of nature and art emergency) and Infrastructure. "; t • Sculpture "crawl" 'AWL 'w- Events yyy • Plein -air painting and drawing classes , _ • Tours, guided and virtual o ti...• , .. - . • Photography lasses `� „� • Corporate and private rentals r • Curator- and /or docent -led tours of Weddings /receptions • Artist visit lectures /presentations on the Artist in residence art and their relationship to nature : • Lectures & classes • Demonstrations of sculpture technique • • Sculpture- inspired classes in creative and Parties/cocktail hours/wine tasting ' meditative movement and yoga ` i • Photography • Interpretive signage for visiting public Fund raising events m 1 • Workshops - Education Audiences r `• lir' ' h • Adult and Youth art education program ▪ Music participants .." • Corporate and family custom groups Future Landscaping . • University of Minnesota community • (students, faculty, staff) d ,k;' i,'k t • Facilities ,.e. -. • Permanent art collections • Open lawns sw • Flower gardens z F � • Pathway for circulation and viewing i h • Seating 9 g '1 . i fv A.' L 4. is e O r; t P, Q y N i - f Q Y ' E T r �� r 3 i i, > - >r 0 Y ' 5 � ,'t }'Y` k r f - l w s - � % .. ' .� NI f • f. u1 .;.. yam. _ 4 r } f •;•xt • y -- JF". fie- . i ` t K i f _' T:: sa A .r rt ti i .. -1: + 's aJ -� + °s l*:„, ' s i � , ! 6 :,e..,.. '*kii r M eyers -Deets Conservatory Expansion University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum SW .1- vivittifi +k ' . �• e Ilk 1 I • ,..1„....e if" 44111 The Meyers -beats Conservatory inspires, facilitates, promotes and engages visitors � ^ 60 with an understanding and appreciation of plants, their diversity and the pivotal t . A:, :✓. ~ role they serve in the environments where they are found. The expansion of the { ='? `J l i :1 Meyers -Dean Conservatory will revitalize the use of the adjacent Snyder Budding. r' '. r A new Conservatory would be built and would offer a desert climate, alpine �x ,�' • '� climate and tropical rainforest climate. The expanded conservatory would offer 6.'1/41 '1;:i year -round attractions and would be used for education programs, weddings and `• k private rentals. i ' ' ` The Conservatory and its collections within would serve as an interactive and multi- ,l sensory museum containing a large diversity of live specimens. The plants in the ' I„ ) t . ... T.::' Conservatory would be displayed in a well designed, visually pleasing manner to - + 7,Sf,,` {„ �s ', A� ' Ir "'� promote learning, interest In plants, and awareness of the need for conservation „ • r - of the world's rare and endangered s plant collections provide �.. rovide d'• t a t ` , � -. ` v s ' ' . i • . . plant species. Living P P 9P , opportunities for plant biology teaching and research.'- t"_r. ` s +� � T i. ! ,t t'„� 4 • tit 47. ' • ' „' - , , ',, - , ?' , ..1•.•-•.::• iA'V.19- 7 -. ; ' , -s., •.. .....1 . 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C '" ' 4 • ..' f � r 1 1 ,‘,//,,,, :, f � :+Y. a T ; a it (.. i .. s 4 a .* 8 .t ", Y 4 _. n . `,} y t M aintenance Facility University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ,►: - > . i . 4 ,..... , , - . • Ist a 0'w" ii ,,, 4 keY Plan , The Landscape Arboretum maintenance and plant growth facilities have ' �.� s;;,... !t // �+ - not expanded to match the growth in areas maintained, number of staff ,i �? •.„' and expanded programs. Much valuable equipment is stored outside PM � < < � , ta;.�• �' r ;. and staff offices, lunchroom and meeting space are sub- standard, crowd- '' v , b ed and deficient in almost every respect. - s ^° • . Ir Infrastructure upgrades are necessary to support staff, equipment and . , -- . • activities, including office space, greenhouses, storage and parking. i ..24 A new greenhouse is needed to grow plants that are part of the Center ' a '44 for Plant Conservation, new Arboretum woody plant breeding program, o and plants for the newly designated National Pine and Ornamental Grass - 0 ..� Collections. ., , a Two unheated metal farm buildings are needed to store equipment and ..a—' a modern office /lunchroom building is needed to house garden and - 6 0.0 plant collection staff. } ,, - .., ...........,\ \::\ 'Ns \ construction and endowment cost 1 $4 million s 4 / \ < A\ ( j \. \ \ \ \. � . :i °>.§ ! ^ g ; :\ /t° . . . ƒ . w� \ \ \ \ a: \ w f °« 2 ........ . . ` / / , \§ / ~ , \- g/ § i / \ i\ ° \ \ . : \ f� \ .�� \1 ;'o; \ \/} ? }(\ .. j i . - » ) j »\ . /, 1 - • - \ ° d \ \ » __2.-- . : . . • a © . . a >y .- - .J: ° . • � �� ~ � \.\ \ \� ; ) : . \ j � � . \� y« / • 2 /z : \ \dy.a \ \�© , \ d \: \ ) ` 0 \ - } / . : \\ i \& - . \ \ = 3 \: 1 , , _% « \� d3 «2 2 .\ : 1 1 -....-. ai li e, -. \/ \ : J . c ' c''.:Y ,t : srr • ' y yam.. WF �` '' i . 4. 1 - a i 0 4 ' ( r 4t"A ` .' a ,, 4411.' ,: . `: S +., �' '. IOW 4. i �' Sz . 7 f r _ � ' t} � r t I ' k `, q u a' _ 1.. ''t 4 1 _ is _ f. k1 ,......:.i.: ,,:,,,,,.„.,,...: . - q4 Y y w — :1 0,.._ .. y �Y � p n r a y •,.,: if ,.• a {'1 xc -N..¢ .v ^� ,$•=Pit'''"' ,,,b • # c� + _ � , : , ., = i k3 _ . . 1 t F c, 'fir "` y . .445 * `i Nr ♦ - s- Y, 4 • A I r a 3P y� : ¢ �c y�� j 4 A i. � 4 'a" r ` r } ,_ ,d S nyder Building Update University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The iconic Snyder Budding is a valuable and visible building at the Landscape - Arboretum. With Arboretum annual attendance of over 340,000 architectural, mechanical and life safety improvements are essential. The Snyder Building houses the U of M Andersen Horticultural Library Special Collection and additional • ' ' 4., security and environmental temperature and humidity controls are essential. This Jr'. I r �` project will complete accessibility improvements by remodeling restrooms and , Y� 5 1 !� adding an elevator in library; improve security and energy efficiency by replacing " f, ' x ;r , * L . , windows, upgrading heating and cooling equipment and replacing incandescent 1 1. 5 , f ! `5, i lighting; Improve safety by connecting to city water and installing fire sprinklers - i i ' . ' s i and provide needed office space by renovating the Craft Room, Critical priorities / *j 3� s r ±� ' " include restrooms, pavers, furniture and office space within the craft room. - jil � , „ � L` T ; Snyder Building Renovation Cos " ` Restroom remodel for ADA ∎ .. I ' e . Office Space in Craft Room s' 3 ;, ` ; Furniture : , G / y � . IT upgrades in Fireplace Room, Tearoom and Auditorium i � Y •t;; '� M, * S ' t ,- I �- Replace floor coverings and window shades i Replace Windows +..._ i r r pg,.. _- _,,,,,;4 is i w City Water and Fire Sprinklers ;, • 'm ' �I '- k •; ; r • Lighting and HVAC Upgrades F ,ate, a - Y * *:. r ` Ys � R • Total $4,000,000 , . W NA t ,... , • •�. � ,`dam, i ' t • • ,-. R .. r- y �� • v `°'4 ' , I , . , i 1 , i M1 a ' 1 L '°t. . .,.. . r , r► C, !t.' ' " ;t' ', ;ra ,''' M : • fi`w. ■ • rr. ; . . - . I . a Y• , C construction and endowment cost 1 $4 million 66 Ga rrden Structures Rehuilrl University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Some of the Arboretum's timber frame buildings and garden structures were • 'ti ,, t lib' ,I designed by famed architect Edwin Lundie and were built in the 1960's. Many other trellises, arbors, fences, decks and water features are over 25 years old. tl°; s - - : p Repairs and renovations will include replacing rotted wood, setting posts above ' ,l�. ' ^ I the ground on steel and concrete footings and waterproofing waterfalls and O' i *1 ' t ,,X J., •P 7. } I , ,, _ ponds. This is an on -going project that will require regular inspections, scheduled •I , r rl J ;3 ,� All repairs and rebuilding of all types of garden structures. c l. 01110; Garden Structure Renovation Costs �,,' 4 '- � - r .f .�.3kit i,. - ; Replace rotted timbers in Wilson Rose Garden trellis 150,000 , "' - . * r Q Replace wood steps and pavement in Home Demonstration Garden 75,000 / � \ , "' I r� Repair and replace garden edging / \� /s 30,000 , 1 S k ^ " . . , - i 4 1 . 4 Rebuild wood deck in Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit { Y' 50,000 _ 9 � �' �� ._l Replace pavement and brick edging in display gardens 1 . _ 's a G,« 245,000 1 Complete historic reconstruction of Ordway Shelter 25,000 . r� ' Re -set and repair bluestone terraces 125,000 i ' b ,1 ` ' Waterproof and upgrade water features �_ � '� I r !,1.0:11 ( s , 200 000 1 - • r . , k •- _ t , t f , N _ -> x Replace low voltage lighting in gardens and walkways 100,000 �` r ,. '� : k; ��6' ,t n. R ": " hh t�, 1 :,'..- ' rt w v; ' :, ..' l {" n'�,.. p r P . ' ' Total $1 000 � ' r , � �, fi4. ' ' 1 . w .s�t� a I _ ti :,, r!$. J ➢ f � Sri, N -�,,; � 0 �� - A, 1 : ' cost 1 $1 million r L earning Center Landscape University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The Learning Center Landscape is a place for visitors to learn about gardening ,. , r s and plant science with hands -on workshops. It also a place where visitors can Or s ' ':'"i":„0" y'�.. •: a stroll the learning grounds and enjoy the gardens- The landscape surrounding r r• r ', {,,, ° ∎,� ti - ' ' ' the Learning Center expands the education workspace of the building, allowing ' ,' x i 1 w„ , ^ educational and social activities to flow from the indoors to the outdoors, as well 9C y : ` ,, 7., ,..,,.....;',$,,,,,% " L _ .a. ;+, • ?' .,, 1, , . Q as providing a scenic overlook for all types of events. The Arboretum's Learning r- • . x . y - r , i f Center features a "please- touch" greenhouse, weekend family fun programs, • ∎ `�, �:� .; �� , ,,• children's day camps and adventures, adult gardening school, cooking classes, ' i s ;:,„ ifke • y ? L j" • • botanical arts retreats and more i' w y � .'4 y z ; o- Mx - ! s ` ri w` 1 Expansion plans Include the planting of shade trees and a shade shelter on the ": , '� l k' / f '� qi r , o • , i f f i ` ; t r south side of the building for children to gather out of the hot sun to receive r "7; y' '` q ' ' ,, , ,, , : ( ; ,, 4, A , � ,� r, r , gardening instructions, take a break from the sun and perhaps to cook on a grill. ` ' " 4 . , 4 , , , i ■ T A - 1 ,, it , • ' '' 4 ■ . il , 4 .1 N. ' ' , . rl►. • � , 'Val � i . 1' ' ,. 9 kr i ,! , f., i ,r �. ... ipt a U ,� j * r ,4 .." . h. A. i ,:s, \1 q cost 1 $500,000 , Y S orbus Trail Landscap University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The granite steps and accessible paved walk on the Sorbus Hill were - + 41+1111' v+` installed in 2008 to provide a pleasant walk from the Visitor Center and �a"' _ * central display gardens to the Shrub Rose Garden, Maze Garden and '� other gardens and plant collections along the southern part of the Three , y' }r F B .� � Mile Drive. The complete vision for this area includes planting additional ,� :1, 4 r r{ .> ,s mountain ash trees, hundreds of Northern Lights Azaleas and large drifts '. K r;, ' K' "", . f ' . ,. ° of spring bulbs. The bulbs and azaleas will provide a spectacular display 1 41' —' . ' t' ; 40, • in spring and the colored fruit on the Mountain Ash will be beautifully A r r e 4 g "' displayed against the yellow and orange leaves of the native sugar maples , ;; ` r '�_ ' l - `' — A -� surrounding he hillside. t� S� =� 9 rl . • q, , A�rr r+ ., ,,��"'�,"+r'* *„ i �.'t` �i h•�,: a k "C fit � rtr'- �, �g <. - , ' S � ' � � hi : �.. �► ,rt',. . . Iv " a � : .�°:.b ^'t Z . J 'v ,,f..A F �'!„}� r ± . N . .. . t F r " , 1; ' S r i a' •` ,+ * F y , ♦ 0 r r 10 Ohl lial ■ , . 4,, L • ' ". 7- ." ---, ft0 . - 41; . - A i ' ,.r w y r cost 1 $300,000 C irculation Rest Stops Along Three Mile Drive University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum An increasing number of visitors are regular walkers on the Arboretum's , . , . • , . i k .or pedestrian pathways and the Three Mile Drive. Dunking fountains, benches and .. 4 /4 = r sheltered structures are needed at several locations along the furthest reaches '-a' . '~ ,, of the pathway and road so that water is available on warm days and visitors .v r" r � may extend their explorations of the Arboretum gardens, plant collections and "•• �. ,/ �- ' *.w�+ph r vo restored native plant communities. " w , M x '' -;" T 4 ' 1 ii S , V,41/1 0 Ve 4, ' 4,, . , - _. '" »' , , . ., tit ,"� 1 _ G.- n y . •. .. cost 1 $300,000 c S afety and Security Fencing University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum By 2013 the Arboretum Sculpture Collection will have grown to over 40 works r of art with a value of several million dollars. The Arboretum is also seeking 41 `" , ♦ k !+ • { , y sponsors for visiting artistic exhibitions that could include works by Chihuly, � w. Henry Moore or other prominent artists. The population in the surrounding J 4 -" ' + communities is rapidly growing and there are likely to be more unauthorized 4 w people entering the Arboretum through parts of the outer perimeter. Valu- „, r w ( 7,41:' able research plant material and tools have been stolen and thefts from ve- -4 ;' ,. _ 4 ' . - .- / '� �l rc hides have increased over the past several years. A fence is required to im- .. ''')ti v, � a i it prove security and control access to the Arb grounds and research areas. ; ,, .. * ' !� � ` . .•- eat, 4,,, , , :� W I ''' iiL rk c ,� :4/ ° f_tr it i ; •` ' �� i ,. n. t °3J ,. 'A' . tv- �. 1 TM '''' + ., _ . tom . • , 1 „eft ., „. . , Vaii ft li 1 A '.° r s + .La+ � itit i • all 0 Ills 1. .*. :,), . • Ottl,, ' . '1111.1'' '''...1 ' , ::,- , 1111; i il : L ta,.. . ' ,1 ! !", * ' ih a ,, ..,...,„, . % Anwii. cost 1 $1 million T echnology Improvements University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Smart phones and tablets are commonly used by many Arboretum visitors and interpretation and wayfinding throughout the Arboretum could be greatly improved by extending the wireless network onto the grounds arid providing sip WiFi access to visitors. Webcams could be installed in areas of high seasonal W a ti v S interest including the Flowering Crabapple, Azalea and Tulip collections and ys apps are available to provide information on plants and programs throughout ` / r *' the Arboretum. New apps can identify plants from a cell phone photo or link to #04.14, - - \ the University of Minnesota Plants Online website. 0 .,, , nkG f,,)T-... _ i yr' r* - , w- , a. st,,, !! �" 1 - ... Y * �, `+ � tea # ' - ..z - -. ����yyyy / 10, ..*. ' I" '�• x '14""' --. '' ' ' t ! ,. . L: . U fir *to ..,. i ''"w �'.-, � R A t � ` / � �� r ,r - ,'A t cost 1 $500,000 2 C 4 Summary Universit of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum The following tables identify the costs associated with the development opportunities Development Opportunities identified and the costs associated with the development of the circulation master Woodland Performance Center and Gardens plan. The costs are based on conceptual design and reflect an estimated budget for I TOTAL I 53,000,000 construction. Tree Top Canopy Walk I TOTAL I 58,000,000 The estimates are based on precedent projects of similar scale and programming. Chinese Garden I TOTAL I 53,000,000 Red Barn and Gardens I TOTAL I $8,000,000 Sculpture Garden I TOTAL I 54,000,000 Meyers -Deats Conservatory Expansion TOTAL 55,000,000 Bee Discovery and Pollinator Center I TOTAL I 52,000,000 Maintenance Facility Circulation and Parking I TOTAL I 54,000,000 East Gateway Snyder Building Update I TOTAL I 5375,000 1 TOTAL I 54,000,000 Main Parking Lot Expansion Garden Structures Rebuild I TOTAL I 5450,000 I TOTAL I 51,000,000 Rain Garden Parking Lot Expansion Learning Center Landscaping I TOTAL I 5525,000 I TOTAL I 5500,000 East West Linkage Road Sorbus Trail Landscaping I TOTAL I 5500,000 I TOTAL I 5300,000 West Gate Parking Circulation Rest Stops Along 3 Mile Drive I TOTAL I 5875,000 I TOTAL I 5300,000 Pedestrian / Bike Trail Safety and Security Fencing I TOTAL I 5250,000 1 TOTAL I 51,000,000 Eastern Drive Technology Improvements I TOTAL I $850,000 I TOTAL I 5500,000 Romeo and Juliet Sculpture Circulation and Parking Total 53,825,000 I TOTAL I $250,000 Costs Include construction and endowment Development Opportunities Total' 544,850,000 7 3 C redits University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Prepared for the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Master Plan Steering Committee Jon and Susan Campbell Jim Johnson Dave Maiser Jeannine Rivet Dick Spiegel Frank Molek Ed Schneider Damon Farber Associates Damon Farber consultant Terry Minarik I SeniorAssockao Julie Aldrich I,assocIare Damon Farber Associates Lon'lvnpdi;"fr.l' 401 2nd Avenue North Suite 410 Minneapolis Minnesota 55401 phone (612)- 332 -7522 www.damonfarber.com �n