3 Roundhouse RenovationRoundhouse Renovation Planning Document
PREPARED BY: Deanna Bunkelman
DATE CREATED: November 2001
PROJECT SCOPE: Renovate the Roundhouse, located at the intersection of
Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road overlooking Lake Minnewashta, into a usable
building.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
· Upgrade a standing unique landmark well known throughout the community
making it presentable in appearance and usable beyond its current state.
· Maintain the building that originally gave the Roundhouse Park its name.
· Display the historical information about the building for educational purposes
and continued pride in our heritage.
· Create a usable building which would be utilized as a warming house and/or
gathering spot for family (reunions, picnics, etc) and community events. The
building may include a restroom, if funding is sufficient.
· Give long-term recognition by creating a memorial for those who donated their
time, money, and/or material to the project creating lasting community ownership
and pride in our results.
· Foster community involvement and cooperation by creating the opportunity for
individuals to be involved and contribute to this project.
· Allow the Scouting troops in the area to fulfill their community service needs
by getting involved by doing either a fundraiser or contributing their time.
· Eliminate the occasional current complaints the City is receiving about the
appearance of the structure to allow them to concentrate on other matters
benefiting our community.
· Improve the lighting around the structure and park to create a safer
neighborhood environment.
· Create a handicap accessible building and restroom.
PROPOSED COMPLETION DATE:
· Exterior - Spring 2002 (weather permitting, this would also include the
removal of the lead/asbestos containing material both inside and outside of the
building).
· Interior - Spring 2003 (fully functional, including restroom, if funding
available).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE PROJECT:
· Buy-in and support from the City Council; continued support from the Park and
Recreation Commission.
· Funding from the City of $25,000 (initial proposed funding has decreased
considerably; current amount stands at $40,000; $15,000 of which has been spent
on the building plans and Specs/Detail book produced created by Locus
Architecture)
· Specs developed by Locus Architecture are found to be sound and usable.
· Specs for the lead/asbestos testing are found to be reliable and usable.
· Ability to raise donations to help fund a complete renovation beyond
appearance (which at this point, without our bids being in, we feel is not a
concern).
· Community and neighborhood continued support and involvement (we're
continually finding many people interested in helping with the project even prior
to our mass distribution of flyers announcing it).
· Consulting with other accomplished project volunteers for ideas and planning.
OUT OF SCOPE: None identified at this time.
RISK FACTORS:
· Unable to raise sufficient funds to completely renovate the structure (perceived
risk is low).
· City revokes and/or decreases current funding.
· Neighborhood and/or community lose interest in the project (perceived risk is
Iow).
ASSUMPTIONS:
· Neighborhood taskforce is able to move forward with quarterly updates to the
City on progress.
· Taskforce is fully accountable and empowered to make decisions on the
structure and the firms we'll utilize to help renovate it.
· Taskforce is able to manage the funding and contributions made to the project.
· City contact will continue to be Todd Hoffman.
· City will reduce costs or contribute to the project wherever possible and
feasible (permits, inspections, etc).
· City will not reconsider the destruction of the Roundhouse unless no progress is
made by Fall 2002.
· Current electrical wiring can be utilized, but may need to be moved.
· We're able to link our website to the City's site.
· Ongoing maintenance of the structure will be done by the City in the same
manner as other park buildings throughout the City.
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· Eliminate the need to bring in the trailer used for a warming house during the
winter months.
· All donations for this project are tax deductible.
OPEN
ISSUES/QUESTIONS:
· Should the basement of the structure be filled in? This will impact the decision
on the flooring, heating and plumbing for the structure which could impact cost
and time of completion.
· Can the current plumbing leading up to the structure be utilized or does it need
to be redone? Has the plumbing been 'capped'?
· What are the handicap accessible standards/guidelines for this type of building?
· Should the building be locked once completely renovated? What should the
hours of the building be? Should it always have a caretaker when unlocked?
What are the operating procedures/guidelines for other park buildings in our
community?
· Is the structure considered an historical building and if so, would funding be
available from the State?
· What is the complete history of the structure?
· Will the exterior of the building be painted or stained? This will depend on the
estimates we receive back from the certified lead abatement firms.
· Should a security system be installed or at least 'appear' to be installed to help
protect the building from vandals?
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS:
Coordinators - Deanna Bunkelman, Ed Kling, and Jan Carlson
Accountant/Bookkeeper - Dan Wattenhofer, Lori Kling
Excavator (if needed) - Lowell Carlson
Rendering - Nate Josephs
Webmaster - Deanna Bunkelman, Steve Maas
Fundraiser Committee Chair - TBD
History Committee Chair - TBD
Interior Committee Chair (plumbing, electrical, heating, etc) - TBD
Exterior Committee Chair (roofing, windows, landscaping, etc) - TBD
CONTACT LIST: (Due to personal information noted below (emails/phone numbers'),
the following should not be republished in a public manner unless the emails/phone
numbers of individuals are removed).
Reconstruction/Renovationfirm - firm that comes in and 'deconstructs' for free and then
splits the profit of items that are recoverable and sold.
Boy Scout Troops - for fundraising events or community service. Will be contacting
local troops: Pack 301 (Chanhassen), 330 (Chanhassen), 589 (Chaska), 327 (Jordan), 337
(Waconia), 429 (Excelsior), 428 (Excelsior), 409 (Excelsior), 424 (Excelsior), 330
(Chanhassen), 589 (Victoria/Jonathan), 409 (Excelsior), 337 (Chanhassen/Chaska). Main
contact - Julie Terpstra - Assistant District Commissioner for Lake Minnetonka District.
South Hennepin Tech'nical College (carpentry) - Bill Joos, 952-944-2222, M - Th after
2:00 PM
University of Minnesota- Environmental Health & Safety, Mike Buckner, 612-626-6002
Sustainable Resource Center - volunteer organization that performs a variety of lead
paint removal related activities. Dan (out of office until November 12), 612-870~4255
Minnesota Department of Health - Bruce Lange, 651-215-0904 (lead/asbestos contact)
gsbestos/LeadAbatement Firms - (only listed those that already contacted) Kellington
Environmental, Scott, 763-416-3375 or Chris, 612-282-7831; Veit Environmental, A1
Pikarski, apikarski~vcitcompanies.com, fax 763-428-3574
Andersen Windows - Libby Johnston, Public Relations Director, oversees
contributions/donations made to community projects, 651-264-2000,
libby.Johnston@andersencorp.com
This Old House/HomeTime - interest in project, although will not hold up
schedule/progress waiting for response. (http://x~xvw.hometime.com/)
Minnesota Historical Society - Preservation of structure from historical perspective
Chaska Courthouse - Potentially additional history of property/structure.
Lyman Lumber - Sales manager, Matt Lennartson, 952-470-4803 (or Tim Leister)
Marvin Windows - Greta Carlson, 952~474-7140, gretacarl9~aol.com
A-to-Z Rental, Eden Prairie - Jim and Jean Way
Paint Supplies - at cost, Saturn Painting
Plumbing Supplies - at cost, Gary Carlson
Excavation - Lowell Carlson
BFI- disposal of unwanted material, Rich Hirstein, 952-470-6393
Dave Headla - limited history of Roundhouse from 1950's on, 952-474-7269
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Neighborhood/Community Contacts - Ann Osborne, Red Cedar Point (952-474-4463);
Emily Blovdek (952-445-0168) or merytamun@hotmail.com; JoAnn Hallgren
joannh@visi.com; Linda Scott Linda Scott@entegris.com
BUDGET:
Expenses - A more detailed budget will be submitted once additional information is
provided. The building plans were submitted to both Home Depot and the Victoria
Lumberyard the week of November 4th and are expected back on Tuesday, November 13.
This will give us an itemized list of all of the building materials needed for the project.
We're still getting bids from the Lead/Asbestos Abatement firms. Veit Environmental,
Inc. will be assessing the structure and providing an estimate the week of November 11.
Additional bids will be done with at least two other firms. The estimates will be broken
down by what 'by law' needs to be done by an abatement firm vs volunteers and the
abatement firn~ completing all of the lead/asbestos removal.
Funding - $40,000 from the City, $15,000 of which has already been spent on the initial
plans and specs for renovation.
Donations - Rendering drawing, donated by Nate Josephs ($200 value)
HIGH LEVEL WORK PLAN: (The following are estimated dates to complete items
and are contingent on firms and resources used to complete each one).
November 2001 - Distribution of flyers to Minnewashta Elementary and surrounding
neighborhood. Estimates provided by Home Depot, Victoria Lumberyard, and Veit
Environmental. Account set-up at bank for tax-deductible contributions. PO Box number
setup at Post Office for receipt of contributions. Final decision from City Council on
whether to proceed with project. Proposed budget 75% complete from expense side.
December 2001 - Website (wv~v.roundhousepark.com) launched. Contact local
newspapers for highlight story about the renovation (Villager (Melissa Gilman), Sun
Sailor, Excelsior Times, etc). Start forming committees - fundraiser, history, interior and
exterior.
danuary 2002 - Lead/asbestos removal done (weather permitting) at least from interior of
building. Finalize committees and assign activities with completion dates. Make
decision on basement (fill or no-fill), heating, plumbing and electrical.
February 2002 - Give progress update to the City Council. Fix or remove first floor
boards depending on decision made on basement. Work on basement, either filling or
renovating.
March 2002 - Start removal of second floor and other material not needed from interior
(assuming asbestos/lead paint has been removed from inside).
April 2002 - Continue work on removal of unneeded material from interior. Complete
asbestos/lead paint removal (from exterior of building). Excavate for plumbing leading
up to building.
May 2002 - Give progress update to the City Council. Start work on interior walls -
stripping, staining, painting, etc. Paint or stain exterior of building.
dune 2002 - Continue effort on interior walls. Work on plumbing within building.
duly 2002 - Build bathroom and finish up plumbing. Work on electrical both within and
outside building.
August 2002 - Give progress update to the City Council. Start work on windows, door
and roof.
September 2002 - Continue windows and roofing. Finalize electrical.
October 2002 - Continue working on interior - light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc
November 2002 - Give progress update to the City Council. Leave open contingent on
any delays of items above.
December 2002 - Leave open contingent on any delays of items above.
danuary 2003 - Leave open contingent on any delays of items above.
February 2003 - Give progress update to the City Council. Install fan and heating.
March 2003 - Decorate interior, including many historical pictures of the building.
April 2003 - Install proper outside lighting and security system (if sufficient funding).
May 2003 - Give progress update to the City Council. Pour cement steps, walkway, and
ramp. Landscape around building including recognition of contributors.
Summer 2003 - Grand opening celebration.
Winter 2003 - First use of Roundhouse as a warming house.
l ll.{;t oundhouse Renovatio
A neighborhood taskforce has been put together to restore the Roundhouse
on the shores of Lake Minnewashta and we need your help!!!! We have
limited funds from the city so we're trying to accomplish this with
donations. Please contact us if you are able to contribute any of the
following:
· History of the Roundhouse - we do know it was reconstructed at it's
current location in the late 1940's, but would like to get more
information about its' history as a water tower along the railroads.
· Time - any time that you could donate to this project, whether it be
labor, delivering flyers, or making phone calls.
· Money - tax deductible contributions can be made to the 'City of
Chanhassen - Roundhouse Renovation' and sent directly to the City
of Chanhassen, P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317.
· Materials - connections to obtain them inexpensively or as a
donation - we'll need items such as windows, stain, indoor/outdoor
lighting, a door, fan, lumber, plumbing fixtures (yes, we do plan to
have an indoor restroom), cedar shakes, cement, etc.
For those that contribute a 'yet to be determined' amount of time, money, or
materials, we do plan to have an 'onsite' recognition (some ideas we have
are plaques, pictures, or tiles in the walkway).
Current view of the Roundhouse
Future view of the Roundhouse
Contacts: Deanna Bunkelman (952-401-8083) or via email bunk4~att.net
Ed Kling (952-380-1550) or via email edwardkling~aol.com
*** Watch for our upcoming website .... www.roundhousepark, com for more details