Year 1992-93
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
BOARD OF REGENTS
Facilities Committee
April 15, 1993
A meeting of the Facilities Committee of the Board of
Regents was held on Thursday, April 15, 1993, at 8:35 a.m. in the
Regents' Room, 238 Morrill Hall.
Regents present: Regent Roe, Chair; Regents Anderson, Craig,
Kuderer, Neel, and Wynia.
Staff present: Chancellor Johnson; Senior Vice President
Erickson; Vice Chancellor Fox; Associate Executive Director
Janzen; and Associate Vice Presidents Fischer, Hewitt, and
Paschke.
Student Representatives present: Joe Errington and Brian
Swanson.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT'S MONTHLY REPORT
Senior Vice President Erickson presented the Senior Vice
President's Monthly Report for April 1993. A motion was made and
seconded to recommend approval of the report.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
Senior Vice President's Monthly Report.
PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
The committee considered projects previously submitted for
review. Recommended approval of the following projects was moved
and seconded:
a. Bailey Hall Lounge Window Replacement Project
Twin Cities (St. Paul) Campus
Estimated cost of the project: $165,000
Funding: Housing Services Deferred Maintenance
Estimated completion date: August 1993
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval
of the project.
b. Hockey Arena, Scope Increase (Including remodeling
Bierman Building Vacated Ticket Office Space)
Twin Cities Campus
Original estimated cost of the project: $20,135,000
Scope Increase: $416,400
Total estimated cost of the project: $20,551,400
Funding for increase: Revenue Supported Bond Program
and Parking and Other Project Contingency Funds
Estimated completion date: August 1993
Changes in the scope of the project were reviewed for
the committee.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval
of the project scope increase.
MEMORIAL ARCH
The committee reviewed a proposed resolution for action that
would approve the design concept for the reconstruction of the
Memorial Arch on an appropriate site with landscaping that recalls
the footprint of the stadium and would authorize construction of
Phase I for $100,000.
Through the use of visual aids, Associate Vice President
Hewitt provided details, indicating that the concept proposed
relates to open space and has two primary components: 1) the
trees that would be placed on the site would attempt to recall the
footprint of the stadium; and 2) the construction of the arch
would be in the relative location of where it was originally as
part of the stadium. He further reported that the resolution
relates to Phase I of the project and that additional funding will
have to be raised to complete the entire project. He noted that
discussions have taken place with veteran organizations regarding
fund-raising and also indicated that the Class of 1942 has
indicated support for the project.
Mr. Cal Smith, a representative from the Class of 1942,
addressed the committee, indicating that as part of the 50th year
class reunion, the Class of 1942 raised funds for preservation of
the arch which would be part of the proposed Gateway Center. Mr.
Smith indicated that the Class of 1942 is in favor of restoration
of the arch; however, because it was the intent to have the arch
included as part of the Gateway Center, if the proposed resolution
is passed by the Board of Regents, the Reunion Committee will need
to discuss the issue as the fundraising materials cited the
Gateway Center as the location for the memorial.
Discussion ensued, with committee members expressing a
preference for the free-standing memorial. Regent Craig asked if
the committee might review the plan for the Gateway Center that
would show the location and relation of the free-standing arch.
Associate Vice President Hewitt stated that he could provide that
for the committee.
It was noted that approval of this resolution approves the
design concept and site as presented by Associate Vice President
Hewitt. No further action will be required by the committee.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota, on April 10, 1987, has approved the
University's Long Range Sports Facilities Plan for the
development of sports and athletic facilities, and
WHEREAS, the Regents, on January 8, 1988,
approved the construction of the Recreational Sports
and Swim Center on the football field of Memorial
Stadium, and
WHEREAS, the Regents, on March 11, 1988,
authorized the administration to proceed with the
demolition of Memorial Stadium, and
WHEREAS, the March 11, 1988 Regents' resolution
directed that the University preserve an appropriate
memorial of the present stadium to state "In Memory of
the Sons and Daughters of the University of Minnesota
who served in the Wars of the Republic," as is so
stated on the arch of the entrance, and
WHEREAS, the Class of 1942 in commemoration of
their 50th year class reunion, raised funds for the
preservation of the arch,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Regents of the University of Minnesota approves the
design concept for the reconstruction of the Memorial
Arch on an appropriate site with landscaping that
recalls the footprint of the stadium and authorizes
construction of Phase I for $100,000.
Regent Anderson brought up an item of old business relating
to the new Recreational Sports Facility. He stated that an
article in the Minnesota Daily dated April 14, 1993 indicated that
students were unhappy with the number of lockers available for
use.. He reported that in 1988 the Board of Regents approved
additional funding for the Recreational Sports Facility Project,
expanding the project to include a number of items, one of which
was the addition of lockers. He reported that it appears this
directive was not followed and asked that the item be scheduled
for discussion on a future agenda, addressing the action taken by
the Board and what has actually taken place.
PROJECT PRESENTED FOR REVIEW
Chemistry Building Elevator Renovation
Duluth Campus
The committee reviewed a proposed project to replace and
upgrade the elevator components and system in the Chemistry
Building on the Duluth campus. Estimated cost of the project was
reported to be $163,000, with funding provided from the UMD Repair
and Replacement fund. Estimated completion is August 1994.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Acquisition by Eminent Domain of Portion of Vacated
19th Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, Twin Cities Campus
A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the
following resolution relating to the acquisition by eminent domain
of land at 19th Avenue Southeast:
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the
President and the Senior Vice President for Finance
and Operations, the appropriate administrative
officers are authorized to commence eminent domain
proceedings for the purpose of acquiring fee simple
absolute title to, and possession of, prior to the
making of any award by the court-appointed
commissioners and as soon as may be allowed by law,
the following-described property:
That part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 2, St. Anthony
City, according to the plat thereof on file and
of record in the office of the County Recorder
in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota, described
as follows:
Commencing at a point on the northeasterly
line of University Avenue Southeast in the
City of Minneapolis where the
southeasterly line of Nineteenth Avenue
Southeast, if extended southwesterly,
would intersect said northeasterly line of
University Avenue Southeast; thence
northeasterly along said southeasterly
line of Nineteenth Avenue Southeast
extended to the northerly line of said Lot
5; thence westerly along the northerly
lines of said Lots 5 and 6 to a point
where northwesterly line of Nineteenth
Avenue Southeast, if extended
southwesterly, would intersect the
northerly line of said Lot 6; thence
southwesterly along said northwesterly
line of Nineteenth Avenue Southeast
extended to the northeasterly line of
University Avenue Southeast; thence
southeasterly along the northeasterly line
of University Avenue Southeast to the
point of beginning.
Together with that part of Nineteenth Avenue
southeast located between Subdivision of Block
"H" of Tuttle's Addition to St. Anthony and
Block "I" of Tuttle's Addition to St. Anthony,
according to the respective plats thereof on
file and of record in the office of the County
Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota,
described as follows:
Commencing at northeasterly corner of Lot
10, Subdivision of Block "H" of Tuttle's
Addition to St. Anthony; thence
southwesterly along the southeasterly side
line of said Lot 10 a distance of 65.1
feet to the point of beginning of the
parcel to be described; thence
southeasterly at a right angle 40 feet
more or less to the center line of
Nineteenth Avenue Southeast; thence
southwesterly along the center line of
Nineteenth Avenue Southeast to the
northerly line of Lot 6, Block 2, St.
Anthony City; thence westerly along the
northerly line of said Lot 6, Block 2, St.
Anthony City to southeasterly side line of
said Lot 10; thence northeasterly along
the southeasterly side line of said Lot 10
to the point of beginning.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
resolution.
Five-Year Lease to Agricultural Utilization Research
Institute,
Southern Experiment Station, Waseca
A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the
following resolution relating to a five-year lease to the
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute at the Southern
Experiment Station in Waseca:
RESOLVED, that on the recommendation of the
President and Senior Vice President for Finance and
Operations, the appropriate administrative officers
are authorized to execute a 5-year lease with the
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) for
its use of space in the Southern Experiment Station
Annex at the Southern Experiment Station, Waseca.
The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
resolution.
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION FOR REVIEW
Acquisition of Group Health Property at 2829 University
Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, Twin Cities Campus
The committee reviewed a proposal for the acquisition of
property at 2829 University Avenue SE that is currently owned by
Group Health. It was reported that the property consists of a
nine-story office building constructed in 1972 with an adjacent
317-car parking ramp, 17 surfaced parking spaces on site and a
surfaced 77-car parking lot across Fourth Street SE. Group Health
has indicated it will vacate the property by fall 1993, except the
lower level computer facilities that it will leaseback for a five-
year period. It was noted that appraisals of the property are in
process.
Associate Vice President Hewitt noted that the property is
subject to a purchase agreement to Ceridian Corporation which is
marketing the property through Bayport Properties. He reported
that Ceridian Corporation has until January 1994 to exercise that
purchase agreement.
REGENTS' POLICY ON EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURES
The committee reviewed proposed changes to the Regents'
Policy on Eminent Domain Procedures. Associate Vice President
Hewitt reported that the revisions were presented as part of the
regular review of Regents' policies and are intended to clarify
language and make the policy current.
TRANSFER OF OLD MAIN SITE AT UMD CAMPUS TO CITY OF
DULUTH
The committee reviewed a proposal to transfer the Old Main
Site on the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus to the City of
Duluth.
Vice Chancellor Fox reported that Old Main building burned
on February 23, 1993 and the site has been restored to green
space. He stated that the site is on the National Register and
that the City of Duluth has expressed an interest in acquiring the
site (approximately two acres) to be used as a neighborhood park.
He stated that the administration at UMD recommends the sale of
the property for $1.00.
Regent Craig expressed concern about the maintenance of the
park once it is turned over to the City. Associate Vice
Chancellor stated that maintenance concerns may be written into
the contract. He added that the University would also like to
have an opportunity to reclaim the property if the City no longer
wishes to use it for a park.
The item will be on the agenda for action in May.
INVENTORY OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE
Associate Vice President Hewitt described the process by
which property owned by the University is designated surplus and
the process followed to sell surplus property.
Ms. Susan Weinberg, Coordinator in the Real Estate Office,
reviewed the updated report on the inventory of surplus real
estate of the University of Minnesota.
In the discussion, Senior Vice President Erickson stated
that the sale of surplus property has been a concern of the
Regents for some time. He reported that the process for
identifying and selling surplus property is currently under
review, with the intention of moving toward a more aggressive
program for the sale of surplus property.
Regent Roe stated that it is equally important to fully
utilize the University facilities and to remember that the
University facilities are public and do not belong to specific
departments.
Regent Craig noted that this will be Regent Roe's last
meeting. She thanked him for his leadership as Chair of the
Facilities Committee.
Regent Kuderer noted that this will be his last meeting
also, indicating that he wanted to acknowledge the work of
Associate Vice President Hewitt, noting the credibility and
dedication that he has contributed to the University of Minnesota.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
BARBARA MUESING
Executive Director
and Corporate Secretary
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