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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
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Natural Resources
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Public Works
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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
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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
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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
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vehicular circulation system with a
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11 1w P 7 Y The objective of this study is to
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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
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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
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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
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potentiai 82nd st Horticultural Research r Thre Mlle Drive existing lakes we I key bound alignment center
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Existing Conditions
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ssite mapping Bothinformation natu al and
gathered man made aspect observation s were located and studied
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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
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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
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1 z main parking lot 195 spaces visitor l 7 bus 288 spaces l 7 bus
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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
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red barn 10 100
maintenance facility 25 96
6Q aSrreet eta bypass road
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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
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C onstraints and Opportunities
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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
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0 property circulation restricted by wildlife fence
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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
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P arking Improvements and Expanded Roadway System
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WEST DISTRICT Future Improvements NewAdded Parking Space
mil a east gate
0 me b main parking lot expansion 93 spaces
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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property to the east entry gate From
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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
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crab apple and shade tree plots the red a barn and spring peeper uplands to the main c t r
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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
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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
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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
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The Chinese Garden will attempt to imitate nature in a manner that avoids all
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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
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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
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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
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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
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FOOD PRODUCTION GARDEN I best growing practices and demonstration area
THIS STATE OF THE ART GARDEN will integrate
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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
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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
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feature the latest in vertical walls moveable v planters pop up gardens edible fencing grow
bags and the like and demonstration best place and
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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
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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
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develop its own honey retail sales operation similar I
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THERAPISTS AROUND THE WORLD are observing THE ANIMAL BARN 1 nature based therapeutics NBT profound benefits for patients who interact n
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THE ARBORETUM OFFERS a near perfect setting THE CREATIVITY AREA 1 nature based inspiration and expression for anyone interested in creative activity inspired
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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
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and expanded programs Much valuable equipment is stored outside PM ta r
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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
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Ga rrden Structures Rehuilrl
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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
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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
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Replace rotted timbers in Wilson Rose Garden trellis 150 000
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30 000 1 S k i 4 1 4 Rebuild wood deck in Pillsbury Shade Tree Exhibit Y
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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
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L earning Center Landscape
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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
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S orbus Trail Landscap
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The granite steps and accessible paved walk on the Sorbus Hill were 41 1111
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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
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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
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C irculation Rest Stops Along Three Mile Drive
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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
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S afety and Security Fencing
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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
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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
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T echnology Improvements
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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
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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
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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
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