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The Cunsrruc rion OJrganr.urican"
MI DWEST REGION
I Minneapolis Office
700 Meadow Lane North
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR P0. Box 710 (55440)
CI LANHASSEN, MINNESOTA Minneapc. is, Minnesota 55422
I PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AND BUDGET Telephone (612) 522 -2100
Facsimile. (612) 520 -$430
1 XXGA PROGRAM DIFFERF
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1 Meeting Center
100 lower 10,275
upper 19,200
1 29,475 sf 22,701 sf 30% 6,774 sf
Recreatiuri
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upper 17,200
57,150 sf 42,348 sf 35% 14,802 sf
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400 owe 9,25(.)
1 upper 10,600
19,850 sf 8,400 sf 136% 11,450 sf
1 106,475 sf 73,449 sf 45% 33,026 sf
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I Budget 100% 5,000.000 = 68.07/sf
73,449 sf
1 145% 5,000,00)0 = 46.96/sf
106,475 sf
1 91% 5,000,000 = 74,63/sf
67,000 sf
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TO: Gary - etz
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FROM: C • -n
DATE: 9 e • ru • + 1993
SUBJECT: C' • assen Complex
I met with Don Ashworth and Todd (Recreation Director) on Friday afternoon (February 8,
1993) in preparation for a work session with the City Council on Saturday.
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The following are notes from the discussion.
1. The results from the February 3 meeting with the Park Board and Planning Commission
were:
• There would be little support for constructing meeting rooms if they were to
primarily serve hotel use. As community meeting rooms there may be a need. An
auditorium /exhibition hall seemed valid, but they questioned the Convention Center
use and development. If required, quality should not be seriously compromised.
2. There seems to be major support for the recreation complex and its adequacy (two ' 1
gymnasiums). Don asked Todd to evaluate projected growth for Chanhassen against a
plan for fulfilling recreational needs in the community. Residents south of Highway
212 will probably not come to Chanhassen Center but go to Chaska or a school in their
area. With construction of a new school in 1995 there are opportunities to plan
recreational programs for youth at the schools rather than at this City Center. Perhaps
it will be possible to consider the city facility to be oriented toward the adult
population.
With the gr owth analysis Todd is to develop a scenario for recreational planning that
should assist in crystallizing requirements.
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It was enerall confirmed that the retail could be developed from the existing building,
but Don is concerned about the results. He may want us to design the remodeling to
assure that it has a "durable" aesthetic and fits the image of the town center. ,
4. Don thought that the auditorium and meeting center could be allocated to the bowling
alley location, assuming that this building would be demolished or remodeled at that !
time to suit these new uses.
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I informed Don that rd be on vacation for the next two and one -half weeks and that he
should contact Gary Reetz for any additional work.
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Dick Duerner, Mortenson
Kevin Strong, Mortenson
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FROM: Don Ashworth, Executive Director r
DATE: February 12, 1993 ,
SUBJ: Update on the Proposed Conference /Community Center
During the past two weeks we have taken the conferen ce center p lan on the road. Specifically, I
during this time frame we have met with the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation
Commission, and City Council. During this time frame, Curt Green has been on vacation. 1
Accordingly, Thursday evening's update will primarily involve discussing feedback received at
each of the meetings. There will be no new plans presented. Comments received from the 1
commission /council included:
- Quality Construction: Concern was raised that the budget might be controlling the project I
more than the program. At a total construction pad of 60,000 to 70,000 sq. ft., we may
stay within our $5M budget, but will we have received quality construction? A majority
believe that phasing either the conference center or the recreational center and building I
the other to quality standards would be better than attempting to do both at a lesser
quality: and
- Plan for Growth of the Community,: It is anticipated that a new elementary school will 1
be built within the next two to three years. Additionally, a new middle school will be
built in the next 5 -10 years. Both of these facilities should be in Chanhassen and should
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incorporate youth recreational opportunities. Assuming that recreational opportunities will
be available at the new schools, most believe the future growth of the recreational center
in the downtown area should also be considered and that the plan be amended so as to r
show where future growth could occur; and
- Conference Center: The concept appeared appealing, but only if we could quantify the
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amount of time that this facility would be used for public purposes versus private. If the
use is going to be 100% private, then the entire cost of it should be paid by private
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interests. Both the Mayor and I relayed the reduced interest by the privates in new
construction and the current questioning by them as to whether a restaurant could be part
of the complex; and
' - Bowling Center: If the intent is adaptive reuse for other retail or if the bowling center
is seen as an interim use, acquisition by the HRA may be warranted. However, most did
not feel that this use would be appropriate long term, and that future expansion of the
hotel and planned conference center may be a better long term use for the space currently
occupied by bowling itself; and
' - Community Input: I attempted to preface each of our meetings with the point that all of
the plans are in a preliminary stage, and that the primary intent of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority was a recognition that the backside of the bowling
' center/Merlin's/Dinner Theatre would be very difficult to develop as a traditional
shopping area. Any use considered would have to be destination - oriented. Of all of the
uses considered, the conference /recreational center rose to the forefront as representing
' uses which were destination- oriented and could provide an attractive compliment to our
downtown area. The introduction of HGA/Mortenson was done to ensure that any plan
developed would be reasonably thought out from an architectural standpoint and that we
' would not be trapped into a Chaska situation where the costs rose from $2M to $5M to
$8M.
1 Even though I did make the above introductory comments, many felt that the plan should
be taken back to the citizens for their comments. I stated that that was the intent of the
HRA.
' I am sure that I missed many of the key p oints brought out by various commissioners /council
members. Hopefully, Don or Mike will present those Thursday evening.
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Vision 2(C 2
Following our various meetings, I have had an opportunity to ponder how to best ensure that we
did receive community input as to our redevelopment plans. The list of projects which the HRA
has either completed or are in the process of developing are fantastic. In fact, they represent a
"Vision 2002." Unfortunately, most of our citizens have not had an opportunity to see the total
plan which would include relocating West 78th Street, rebuilding Highway 101 to the north and
' connecting it to the south to new Highway 212, a trail and sidewalk system which will help the
broader community link itself to the downtown, and the numerous projects which have been
undertaken in the downtown itself. I also have an unbelievable resource in the University of
Minnesota and the interest taken by Bill Morrish and Lance Neckar in helping Chanhassen
develop a "Vision 2002" plan. Bill's work in preparing his Building Community Across the
Corridor - -A New Parkway Model for Chanhassen" provided the impetus for the strong support
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we received at the Metropolitan Council in our plan amendment, as well as moving the next
segment of Highway 5 along including frontage roads /trails/pedestrian bridges /etc. When I I
initially brought Bill in asking that he help prepare a large scale plan of our entire downtown,
I did it hoping that the goal would be to ensure that Chanhassen would be favorably looked at
for pedestrian trails coming into our downtown area. However, in light of the comments made I
at the various commission/council meetings, I also think that this could be an excellent
opportunity for the HRA to show the entire community, in one document, the projects which we
have taken on or are anticipating to embark on, how the downtown does in fact relate to the
larger community, and how all aspects of working/living/shopping in a community can in fact
occur in Chanhassen and that such is being done in a planned /progressive manner. I truly believe
that we have created, or are near completion of having created, a "Vision 2002." We just have
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not taken the opportunity to fully document it, and accordingly, have not been,in a position to
hold a series of town meetings, inviting each of our neighborhoods to share and discuss the
"Vision 2002" with them. Your thoughts? 1
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HG Com •- : on Number 1139.004.00 •
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' DATE: 9 e •ru : • 993
SUBJECT: C .. • assen Complex
I met with Don Ashworth and Todd 'on Director) on Friday afternoon (February 8
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' 1993) in preparation for a work session with the City Council on Saturday.
The following are notes from the discussion.
1 1. The results from the February 3 meeting with the Park Board and Planning Commission
were:
1 • There would be little support for constructing meeting rooms if they were to
primarily serve hotel use. As community meeting rooms there may be a need. An
auditorium/exhibition hall seemed valid, but they questioned the Convention Center
use and development. If required, quality should not be seriously compromised.
2. There seems to be major support for the recreation complex and its adequacy (two
gymnasiums). Don asked Todd to evaluate projected growth for Chanhassen against a
plan for fulfilling recreational needs in the community. Residents south of Highway
212 will probably not come to Chanhassen Center but go to Chaska or a school in their
area. With construction of a new school in 1995 there are opportunities to plan
recreational programs for youth at the schools rather than at this City Center. Perhaps
it will be possible to consider the city facility to be oriented toward the adult
population.
' With the growth analysis Todd is to develop a scenario for recreational planning that
should assist in crystallizing requirements.
3. It was generally confirmed that the retail could be developed from the existing building,
but Don is concerned about the results. He may want us to design the remodeling to
assure that it has a "durable” aesthetic and fits the image of the town venter.
' 4. Don thought that the auditorium and meeting center could be allocated to the bowling
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time to suit these new uses.
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I informed Don that I'd be on vacation for the next two and one -half weeks and that he
should contact Gary Reetz, for any additional work.
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Dick Duerner, Mortenson
Kevin Strong, Mortenson
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN 1
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Hammel Green and Abrahamson Inc
Archneclure • Engineering • Interior Design
I 1201 Harmon Place
M■nneapoi s, Nhnnesola 55403.1985
Telephone 612.332.3944
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TO: Chanhas - en -r • ' ent Complex File
I HGA C • • n Number 1139.004.00
FROM: Curt Gr-
DATE: 26 January 1993
I SUBJECT: Thursday, January 21, 1993, Presentation to HRA
1 On Thursday, January 21, I presented our progress on the overall plan to the Housing
Redevelopment Authority of Chanhassen (HRA). Copies of the room schedule program
I and the plan were given to each attendee.
There seemed to be a generally positive response to our efforts to date, but several
I questions were posed as they considered the various issues. The presentation was a
progress report for obtaining reactions from the HRA at the outset of the work.
1 The following points were discussed
1. The distance from parking to the entrance at the lower level could be a problem.
1 Verified procedure for setting parking spaces.
2. Questioned the possibility of adding another gym now or in the future.
I 3. Questioned the viability of removing 60 feet of the "concrete" warehouse building.
1 4. Lockers are too far from pool.
5. Clayton Johnson explained his position regarding retail- -the major point being that
1 removal of parking at the upper level for retail, or being used by Recreation Center
rather than retail, would limit viability of retail. Note current plan does not remove
parking from upper level because entrance is located on Animal Fare site. The
1 removal of Animal Fare is proposed.
6. Dick Duerner presented his cost data for the attached figures (see enclosure).
I 7. Don Ashworth presented the potential for financing and recommended that some
I priorities be established. He said that he would have to get together with a number
of private interests to establish a perspective on private participation, i.e., retail,
cinema, convention /meeting center, bowling center and restaurant.
1 8. Clarification of a potential entrance design is needed, i.e., how it works, where it is,
and provisions for large groups.
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9. The library was a new issue that needs discussion and clarification. .
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Todd Gerhardt, City of Chanhassen
Dick Duerner, Mortenson
Kevin Strong, Mortenson
Gary Reetz, HGA ,
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The Construction Organization' MIDWEST REGION
I Minneapolis Office
700 Meadow Lane Nonn
PO Box 710 (55
I Minneapolis. Minnesota 55422
Telephone (612) 522.2100
Facsmvie (612) 520.3430
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ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX FOR CHANHASSEN, MN
1 PRELIMINARY PRICING OF PROGRAM
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1 ] 00 Convention Center @76.50 @90.00 @103.50
22,701 SF 1,736,630 2,043,090 2,349,550
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200 Entertainment (Movie Theaters) @6750 @75.00 @82.50
(in existing shell) 7,028 SF 474,390 527,100 579,810
300 Recreation Center @85.00 @100.00 @113.50
1 42,348 SF 3,599,580 4,234,800 4,820,020
1 400 Miscellaneous Areas @7225 @85.00 @97.75
] 6,675 SF 1.204,775 1,417,375 1,629,975
1 Library @70.00 @80.00 @90.00
(Not incl. shelving) 8,500 SF 595,000, 680.000 765.000
I 7,610,375 8,902,365 10,144,355
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Swimming Pool, Etc. @76.50 @90.00 @103.50
(344,250) (405,000) (465,750)
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Preliminary Program of Requirements Comm. No. 1139.004.01
15 Jan 93
No_ knout/Area Q. Units NSF 1
Category 100 Convention Meeting Center
101 Auditorium/Exhibition 500 Seats 5,000
102 Stage 60 x 30 1,800
103 Dressing/Toilets 400
104 Projection/Control Room 180 '
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105 Sound Locks(for video) . 6 . 50 sf 300
106 Follow Spots and Catwalks 300
107 Acoustics Adjustment Pockets 200 I
108 Receiving 400
109 Tools & Storage 150
110 Chair & Table Storage 340 I
111 Vestibules 3 90 sf 270
112 Lobby /Commons 3 ,500
113 Coat Room 500 1
114 Toilets 610
115 Meeting Rooms 1 600 600
2 300 600
116 Servery (Catered or from restaurant) 220 1
• 117 Concessions /Storage 150
118 Custodial 100
Total Net Area 15 ,570 nsf 1
Adjustment to Gross 35% 5,450
Gross Area 21,020 1
Mechanical/Electrical 8% 1,682
Total Gross Area Category #100 22,701 gsf
Category 200 Entertainment /Retail (Movie Theaters)
201 Theaters 3 750 sf 2,250 1
202 Projection Rooms 3 100 sf 300
203 Lobby and Light Lock Corridors 1,400
204 Concessions and Storage 200
205 Box Office S
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206 Managers Office 100
207 Toilets 200 + 100 300
208 Custodial 100
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209 Vestibules 2 60 sf 120
Total Net Area 4,820 nsf 1
Adjustment to Gross 35% 1,687
Gross Area 6,507
Mechanical/Electrical 8% 521 I
Total Gross Area Category #200 7,028 gsf
(Category 200 may be in an existing building)
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Category 300 Recreation Center
301 Divisable Gym 75 x 100 for 50x84 court 7,500
I 302 Gym Equipment Storage 2 150 sf 300
303 Lounge/Lobby 1 ,200
304 Control Desk/Shop 400
I 305 Office 100
306 Outer Lobby, Coats and Vestibule 600
307 Elevated Track 1/8 mile, 9 ft. wide 6,000
I 308 Racquetball Courts 4 800 sf 3,200
309 Fimess/Exercise Area 10 machines 800
310 Male Lockers & Showers 1
I 311 Female Lockers & Showers 1 • 400
312 Juice/Snack Bar with tables 600
313 Classrooms 2 400 SF 800
314 Swimming Pool 41anes + ramp 40 x 75 1,875
I 315 Wading Pool 150
316 Deck Area 1250 surround + 750 2,250
317 First Aid Room 100
1 318 Life Guard or Staff Changing 70
319 Filter, Heater, Chemical Storage 240
320 Custodial 100
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I Total Net Area 29,045 nsf
Adjustment to Gross 35% 10,166
I Gross Area 39,211
Mechanical/Electrical 8% 3,137
Total Gross Area Category #300 42,348 gsf
I (This does not assume any spectator space for racquetball)
I Category 400 Miscellaneous Areas
401 Corridor System 9 ft x 350 If x 2 (2 stories) 6,300
402 Main Entrance to Complex and Drop -Off 1,000
403 Refurbish Bowling Center & Public Areas 1/4 area (20,000/4) 5,000
1 404 Refacing Bowling Center (Estimate Only) 0
405 Rebuild Lounge 800
406 Rebuild Nursery 400
1 407 Sheltered Walks, Gazebo, Etc. 0 1/4 Area 1,000
Total Net Area 14,500 nsf
I Adjustment to Gross 15% 2,175
Total Gross Area Category #400 16,675 gsf
1 Summary of Public Development Gross Areas
Category 100 Convention Meeting Center 22,701
I Category 200 Entertainment/Retail (Movie Theaters) 7,028
Category 300 Recreation Center 42,348
Category 400 Miscellaneous Areas 16,675
Project Total Area 88,751
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Private Development Program
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Category 500 Scene Shop 1,400
501 Workshop Area 420
502 Receiving, Material Storage & Custodial
503 Painting and Paint Storage 400
504 Prop Assembly & Stacking Area 600
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505 Tools 100
506 Tech Directors Office and Design Studio 300
507 Prop Storage 800
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509 Toilet 80
Total Net Area 4,900 nsf 1
Adjustment to Gross 20% 980
Total Gross Area Category *500 • 5,880 gsf ,
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601 Dining Area 50 lS sf 750
60:' Waitress Station & Buffet Area 200
603 Pantry 150
604 Short Order Kitchen 150
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605 Storage/Cleaning Area 150
606 Dishwashing 100
607 Entrance Area 150
608 Cashier 50
Total Net Area 1,700 nsf I
Adjustment to Gross 45% 765
Gross Area 2,465
Mechanical/Electrical 8% 197 I
Total Gross Area Category *600 2,662 gsf
(Toilets & Custodial in Exisung Center)
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Category 700 Hotel Expansion
701 Addition of 3 floors 80 x 112 26,880
( This includes meeting space for 150 but divisible into
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Category 800 Retail Space 1
801 Specialty Shops as Available x
802 City Library Lease Space 8,500 i
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esigning and constructing a your cost are: setting reasonable
recreation center can be goals, communicating these goals
one of the most rewarding clearly, and constantly monitoring
events in the life of a park authority the process. Setting reasonable
or recreation department It Is an budget objectives is a matter of re-
I opportunity to deliver a service search and objeaive evaluation. If at
which enhances the lives of users all possible visit other centers and
and, in the case of civic groups, pre - interview owners to obtain accurate
cents one of the most positive, tang- building construction costs, site de-'
Lie means for people to touch their velopment costs and comparative
government or assodation. design features. An architea with
'When designing an aquatic cen- experience in designing aquatic I
. ter, the first step is seleaing an seaters will also have an in -house
architect. While the procedure may database from which additional cost
• be straightforward, establishing and data can be used to develop a nom-
I verifying objective criteria isaiticaL prehensive construction cost
Three criteria should for the foun- budget. This budget is the keystone
dation for your search: around which all design, energy
• Experience: Determine how and resource decisions will revoke.
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many successful aquatics facilities Verify compliance with the con -
" r _ - =L _ _ - - - _ the firm has designed of a similar st:uaion coat budget at each meet -
_-- -s s - size and scope to the one proposed ing and develop detailed estimates I
T --.----'-'7..:.-- -1 --, • dill y: Evalua the level of at the completion of each major
-- - _ - - '% - �- technical a ertise of the team and phase of the process. Hard coats,
r � -_s = . individuals and how will they soft cost and contingencies are all
_.� 1,...�„ _ w _ �� organize and apply their capabili- part of cost eontroL '
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� • � C.lharaaer is most E nergy Control to your project .
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-" apparent in the interview phase
�'� - — '. when attitude, commitment and A a is a beautiful piece of I
-, - - . < strength will determine how well machinery which is designed to
c you will work together ss a teen. cruise 21 100 m.ph,yields a 12 mile -
``� � - N As the owner of your proposed Per-gallon fuel eonsutaption, calls I ,
� -.- -.-_ --; balky, you will be the control point for service every 5,000 miles, and
1-•-, ._ ~ - - L - 7: -1* - the een co tire desstgn �yyy r qui �! that are available oral • tlaRw� - ardniteas, engineers, at aaors, fro kaly. d t l e roads, '
t .. iY r -- programmers, and staff all ul- speed limits, cost of fuel and
• timatel} look to you to make tine k availability of service, a Farah is a L -- ' t — - . - decisions, which require a balance " a p dm choice an '
-0=1.i.,-.... of cost, entry • and design, automobile in the USA. These facts are obvious and a
—_"� - ` '- k . Cost Control gOod analogy for the operational
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Effectively managing the costs of the design/process equation.
u •=*' _ . - -� and schedule of your aquatic Center When talking about energy, wee in-
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- � — ".:rt.: .. equation. Managing the cost/time cs facility, an aquatfacility, which
• • . t; :ire _•? . ' ' " ` " - equation is not a mystery; there are includes staffing cons, fuel, m dhem-
, : v . c no wires and mirrors - -there is no ices and miscellaneous I
` I magic In fact, cost/time manage- Establishing an energy, or `op-
.. i< alt is the single most apparent, national ro51e
'� � � =,may. of P "� in the design : — - - _ - touchable pan process process defines operational a-
: ,:- = bemuse it is so quantifiable. pe soa,
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great first step is that of interviewing ing and other administrative duties.
' the staff of an existing facility or Should an equal 1eve1 of energy effi-
becoming aligned with user / , The � ta•an clency be desired by our second
operator groups which have bony director, a yearly mechanical
formed in various parts of the coun- center fS similar filar tO the maintenance /service agreement
try. Working with your architect, should be factored into the op-
you should develop an operating p c( O- erational cost profile. If this is not
11 1; budget for your proposed facility mobile or suit OfCIOt S. feasible, you should factor an
before beginning any design work v (operations) app adjustment into the me-
i This operational profile will define � cal systems design to ensure a
': the levels of staffing, energy con- and &sign factors must smooth operational cycle. sumption and other operational i The most sensitive operational
costs which will play a significant pr' �p factor in an aquatic ceuler is the do-
role in selecting mechanical sys• el?na a the rZ f {� flare relationship between water,
terns, building materials and the ' air and savcture. For example, an
level of sophistication of marry de- • active indoor 50 -meter pool evapo-
I sign features. The operational pro- rates at a rate 01'500 pounds of water
file will define expectations which per hour. Controlling this phe-
directly affect the initial cost and, nomena while maintaining design
ultimately, the revenue intake of temperature, and water quality
I you facility. The operational profile while mitigasittg the adverse effect
will define key design details which on building materials requires'
• directly affect the life of your sew- rigorous design, specific detailing
' lure, and the comfort and safety of and continual maintenance. legion-
the patrons who use your facility. mire's, or sick-air syndrome, rust,
The scope of aquatic programs high humidity, condensation and
and building operations must be wet decks are =moon symptoms
• ' accurately tailored to avoid the Fer- which have demised many a good
rari Syndrome. For example, a pro- ceding within the first years of op-
jected yearly operational budget of eration.
1 I 11 million will typically yield a per- The quality and durability of inte-
sonnel budget of 1550,000 to rior finishes cannot be over-
. $600,000. This budget will emphasized, a' will directly
I accommodate a full complement o f aSea your operating cost For
management, Program, safety and example, in locker rooms, ceramic
maintenance personnel —able to the flooring and Cohan countertops
I - provide a comprehensive level of
programs and operate a sophist- will pay for themselves within s very
short period of time when factoring
cued physical plant at optimum effi- increased janitorial and replace-
ciency. A projected yearly op- • ment o materials.
alternative
: erarional budget of 1500,400 with a The eaerior wail composition of an .
personnel budget of $275,000 pro- aquatic facility is unique in the con-
.
I duces a staff profile with more Mod- :auction industry and pivotal to the
est expectations. life of you facility. h must resist
In the first example, a full-time weathering conditions from kite-
maintenance engineer with a high rior and exterior surfaces and
I level of technical training maintains accommodate a temperature dif-
a sophisticated, computerized krentiah some parisofthe
energy - management system. In the country. The composition and
I second example, operations and placement of mass,'
maintenance issues fall into the lap tion and vapor barrier will signifi-
of the facility director, who is pre - candy influence your energy con-
occupied with programming, staff sumption, your maintenance a-
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penses and the comfort of your pa- \ '�- 1
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B� accurate)} selecting the build- \ \\ - '�'r's ���
!ng materials, mechanical systems ��� \`���� _
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and aquatic features which match `� "' '
1 .the operational profile you have es- { � � _ � _ _ -- � _ `
tablished, you will avoid "sick syn- 1
dromes" and turn your expectations • ; _ _ 7 " _
into reality.. - — � _ - j s ...
Quality' Design - ::-• —_� , Stailr f .
Quality design is the third part of � _`� , 7- - l r _
1; � ;
the design process equation and in- - _ - — :..11. j I •
sus that -�
dudes the r s e most -
closely associated with the revenue _ , -
side of your aquatic center. These i _ _ '.• ,.� , H - I
are the factors which affect the com- ' ' - �' • . ` - t � ' —
fort, safety and engagement of the ' � 7.7-- __ ; )'
patrons who will use your center. ' ' "` �s - _ '
The first step in ensuring your pa- -. �`` - - _
trans' satisfaction is to make the ' `
ebon to understand who these peo- � � =. ` ' �‘,..._ ` _ 'UU .. - 1.....f 1'E3�
pie are and what they desire. By de- - �� ' - ---!.7.-. ` .. _ l4 -
velopirc an accurate user profile, ,s �„ '-• - .
you %'• he able to make informed :�� - -
decisions on issues affecting pro- ''';� } i
grammatic construction construction and op- _ - ! ` ``... i
eruional characteristics. }''' " ' - v • • 1
Surveys of your service area, -
coupled with national survey data
will help you define the user profile best formula for success for this type pAIREAND p4
1 by age, income and frequency of of facility. While ultimately an ex- AQVAnC my=
use. Your design team should use ercise in compromise, unique de- IAVREI, il®
this data to define the program sign features for spedBc population
priorities of the facility and in turn, groups such as hydrotherapy whirl-
be used to identify programmatic pools for the elderly and zero -depth
design features in the building as ramps for children provide the
well as details of water depth, water focus they desire and a dynamic I
and air temperature, and the visual range of activities for the entire
character of your facility. may.
For instance, a center designed Safety must be a key factor in ev
for a user profile with a heavy bias in ery design decision. Visual control,
the upper age bracket will be dyna- pool design, glare control, deck de-
mically different from that ofa bcil- sign and first safety issue all must
ky designed specifically for the 12- be bctored together to ensure the
I
to 24- year -old group. Most public safety of patrons, which in turn, in-
agencies, however, must design creases their comfort level. As you
facilities to accommodate the evaluate design proposals, a good
I
broadest range of age and program exercise is to stimulate emergency
demand. Maintaining an even events to test the effectiveness of
balance of competition, recreation design features, equipment layouts,
and instructional programs is the aorabausi oa
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trails. Now,
I with connecting 35 sure the right fit While the scale and
years later, this dream is on the ver- the permanence of an aquatic facil-
ge of becoming a reality in both the ley may be daunting by comparison,
�. Bay Ridge and Bay Shoreline trails. these analogies are appropriate
power "Parks are for people," was Mr. tools to use while you control the
Moo's oft- repeated refrain and his process of design. O
I leadership in the park field has been
• compared with that of John Muir
I ID and Teddy Roosevelt. He helped PRODUCT ROUNDUP
other countries to improve their
park systems as well, traveling to +defro"'1 53
OVercome Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand
and India is order too help the poor fibers. Based on the same
I. t countries with plans for their parks. technology as the popular RenoSys
- - _ S Mr. Mott is survived by his l Shell. WetDeck b corn-
• - ` - ` , ,, . .. ' -, brother, Douglas Moa of Bath, MA; pletely pool-chemical compatible,
'. - 1 and his two sons,William PeonMoq let manufuaure WetDedc Ls r►1t1
DI and john David Mott.
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able in blue, gray and brown and
? - -. =_ may be installed direaly over tile,
't concrete, wood or aretal. Because
'-, - . r 6 WetDedt is completely water im-
- ' ;:' • ¢ MAINTAINING TOUR BALANCE permiable, it may also be used as a
• ``-- - Continued/rum pe 47 Ping material for deck a
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rooftop recreation areas.
Y lily _ communication que ns and rescue Plume W a o..wr sown a arbor s :- "p'" s The architectural character of
.- you aquatics center prays a pro-
found role in ensuring the success of POOL BUDGET
I „ ` 7.. -t _ !. f o- t your facility. The interior must pro. bawdjFown 67
vide an environment which is both
_ - . • _ : �r comfortable and stimulating. Pa- lied to the call for more efferent
Irons must feel constantly oriented y - an d visua engage by the activi- equipment, and continues to turn
'`' out some very interesting and inno- •
- . • : . : ties provided Lighting, material valve items which should be evalu- •
- _ - r - - ” - ` - - aeleadon, colors, temperature and
:, .: ` ` , _ - . ` > ated from a cost/funNon stand- •
• hu midi ty all must be a� to point went should stay in
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! produce an environment people ` are m return too with their touch with what s happening on the
friends �d cutting edge of aquatic technology,
I i family and put into practical applicanon
Tine oaerior charaaer of pour
that which makes economic sense
-;_ - x- aquat id."'" should reflect tfhe in order to help ensure a bright eco-
' . - Y _ '-t ahure of your =immunity and atomic omic future. O
something about the aquatic Uses
With a fide help from within. While the functional con-
'- you and a lot of determination,
of « pre- AQUATIC ACCES S
rn ions of people are now ient a challenge, creative Merior de- for pools, spas, and tubs
doing some extraordinary sign solutions on integrate energy- __ -- ,
and
' things. Like waking, tang saving Ideas.. T�h�ee a of skylights t -
and de'fe5totyr Mi1J�iJws can y�Y a h h ,. `� '
�. + •
Give the power to over- quality design which is an integral - - =_
come Support Easter Seals. part of your community. ; 11 - •
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I The design of art aquatic center is :11i %til'` similar to the purchased any auto- _ j e
of Both " ' - ,- , T '
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wit ers.st, enter- ,..1..... - , •, -
1 • Co . ,
U. mobile or SY oprradons) and desig factors
. must be properly balanced to en- 1-800-325-LIFT
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1(\ Office of Administration �/ 1
In dependent School District 112
110600 Village Road
Chaska, Minnesota 55318 I
612!368.3620
School '
District
1I2 Febn ary 5, 1993 1
Dear District 112 Citizen: •
The District 112 Wool Board took
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ch action last right that we believe noires your immediate attention. The Board voted to bring a bond
t*alenrdum to the voters on ltaerte March 30,1993. 1
The Board is asking for aultllortty to set bonds totaling 846.5 milion in order to do the following:
• Build a new high school for grades 10-12 b be located south of 1
Pioneer Trail between ligfiway 41 and County Rd. 17.
• Buid a new elementary school br;facies 14; at the Done( of
tiptw+ay 5 and Gatpin Road (Co. Rd. 117).
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• Remodel the anent high sdaol b rouse grades 8 and 9 We the
arrent middle school becomes a school for grades 6 and 7.
• Repair and update older school buildings.
• Update technology capabiities for older schools. 1
This request is based on the recommendation of the Long Range Facilities Task For made up of citizens, staff, students, and city and county
officias. This recommendation was developed after seven months of ctiSatssion and sluddc I
There is an urgent need for the space this proposal provides. By the Fall of 1996, we wit be short 58 classrooms. This projected shortage is
based on the number of students and preschoolers =entry living in District 112. The figures are the work of respected demographer Barbara
Lukermann of the Uriversity of Minnesota's Humphrey trtistit ne. Under this proposal, the elementary school would open in 1995 and the new high 1
acted would open in 1996.
Failure to build more classrooms wig seriously compromise the quality of the education Iris community provides to its children h the long tem. If
the bond referendum is not successful, students wit face larger class sizes, split shits or double shifts, and diminished programs. The negative'
impact and intensity of these options will increase yearly. We believe we are coming up with short term options that will make the best of a tough
situation. But we remind you that stop-gap measures also cost significant dollars; better to invest wisely in permanent solutions than to waste
money on solutions that create longterm hardship for students and families.
In return for this investment, you wUT receive school facilities that support the educational program and a technology program for students that)
begins to bring the District into the 1990's. Most importantly, children in this community wit not have to suffer the decline in quality education
tat must accompany a space crisis of ft magnitude.
Information on polling places, costs and other issues will be sent to al citizens soon. !you have pastime cane rrlttg to bond , please leif4I
message on the Bond Referendum Hotline 436472. M admLnbtrator will return yotr cal.
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The District 112 Scted Board ' �``�
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44833566 448 -32Dt; 448 13 � r
Charles Lawler Kerrkih time Carol Olson
448-7675 443-2388 568.4669 1