CAMPUS SPACE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE
Minutes of April 1, 2003 Meeting

Memorial Union - Badlands Room

Committee Members present: Berlin Nelson, Ann Burnett, Vern Markey, Derald Bates, Darryl Booker, Mike Tracy, Gary Goreham, Will Bleier, Craig Schnell, Dick Rayl

Committee Members absent: Justin Welch, John Elder, Bryan Schmidt

Ex-Officio Members present: Bruce Frantz, Paul Gleye, Tim Lee

Ex-Officio Members absent: Gene Blumhardt (for Kristi Wold-McCormick), Don Hanson

Others present: Gina Haugen, Gary Narum, Don Larew (for presentation portion of meeting)

Dick Rayl, chairperson, called the meeting to order. VP Rayl asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the October 29 meeting. There being none, Berlin Nelson moved and Ann Burnett seconded the motion to accept the minutes. Motion carried.

Space Subcommittee Report (Will Bleier)
Dr. Bleier gave a summary on the previous request by Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute (UGPTI) for space in the IACC building (http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/gihaugen/campusspace/min102902.htm). He reported that the Space Subcommittee had met on November 1, 2002, to consider the request. The committee acknowledged the need of additional space for UGPTI, but it was felt that the University should accommodate this need without negatively impacting other campus units. After considerable discussion, the Subcommittee approved a recommendation that the request from UGPTI be denied.

Dr. Bleier made the motion, seconded by Gary Goreham, that UGPTI's request for this space be denied. VP Rayl called for discussion. A clarification was made concerning the reference to the summer and after 5 p.m. usage of the room by Ag. Statistics in the October 29 CSFC meeting minutes. VP Schnell also indicated that the Institute has been provided space in the newly remodeled YWCA building located on 12th Avenue. A vote was called, and the motion carried unanimously.

Proposed Projects - Bison Figure, NDSU Entrance (Dick Rayl)
VP Rayl provided background on the campus Arboretum Committee formed by President Chapman. This committee, chaired by the current student body president with representatives from Horticulture, Agriculture, Physical Plant, Architecture, and Administration, is charged with the task of looking at combining and centralizing campus beautification efforts. The committee is scheduled to meet four times in April and will be concentrating on the current fountain area near South Engineering. The fountain banks are collapsing, and a recommendation has been made to the committee to remove the fountains and replace them with a donated bison statue/figure. The area surrounding the bison would be landscaped with flowers in the shape of "NDSU" grown in the campus greenhouses. VP Rayl indicated that the President is excited about the update to this area.

Another project that is being proposed is the area at the Albrecht Boulevard / Administration Avenue split. The proposal is to develop a south entranceway to the campus, which will feature two columns and the flags of the United States, North Dakota and NDSU that will be lighted at night.

Discussion followed on the issue that the fountain area is "prime real estate" for campus growth, especially if the Ag Engineering building is enlarged or replaced. VP Rayl indicated that the footprint is too small for an additional building and that there are no funds in the foreseeable future for construction of this type. He also stated that the Campus Master Plan calls for adequate greenspace on campus. Concerns were expressed about the preclusion of building in the fountain area in the future and also the need to look at the overall use/placement of artistic works on campus, because once an item is placed in a certain spot, it usually remains there. VP Rayl assured the members that the projects would be brought to the Planning Subcommittee for approval.

Campus Parking Fees (Tim Lee)
Tim Lee reviewed information previously given to committee members regarding the increase of parking tolls charged in the Meter and Visitor Pay Lots. His proposal included raising the Visitor Pay Lot rate from $1.25 to $1.50 for the first hour and from $0.50 to $0.75 per hour thereafter. The daily rate for the lot would increase from $4 per day to $5. The Meter Lot hourly rate would increase from $0.01 to $0.02 per minute. Discussion ensued, with several points/questions being raised:

Theater Sculpture Presentation (Don Larew)
Don Larew, Professor of Theater Arts, joined the meeting at this time to present information on a proposed theater sculpture near Askanase Hall. (The Planning Subcommittee was unable to meet prior to the full committee meeting to discuss the proposal, so Professor Larew was invited to attend this meeting.) The sculpture will "rise from the ground, much like a production is built from the ground up and with hard work and determination." It will be comprised of the tragedy and comedy masks, made of polished stainless steel, supported by a sturdy steel framework with a weathered and hammered finish. The proposed location for the eight-foot-high piece would on the south lawn outside of Askanase Hall along 12th Avenue North. The plans are to donate the sculpture and ask the university to supply the base and lighting.

Discussion followed on the choice of location for this and future artwork on campus. A concern was voiced about the lack of coordinated effort and procedural process in the placement of "good" art pieces on university grounds, which results in these pieces becoming "lost" in the midst of the buildings. A suggestion was made that the recently expanded arboretum committee make recommendations for these placements. VP Rayl indicated that the ultimate decision rests with the CSFC, but that the arboretum committee could make suggestions. VP Schnell moved, Gary Goreham seconded, that the 8' x 8' proposed theater sculpture be approved and be placed in the location discussed. VP Rayl called for discussion, and the question was posed if the change in the current signage for the LCT would also be included in the site preparation. VP Schnell then amended his motion by moving to accept the concept in principle and that Professor Larew should present a more concrete description/plan for the sculpture to the Planning Subcommittee upon its development. Gary Goreham seconded the motion, and motion carried. VP Rayl stated that he would present the site location to the Arboretum Committee at its April meetings and encourage its members to look at the area for their recommendations, which would also be forwarded to the Subcommittee.

Library "Olive" Sculpture (Gina Haugen)
Gina Haugen informed the members that the time period had lapsed on the student agreement for the Olive sculpture located north of the Library. She indicated that she had contacted the artist but had not yet received a reply concerning its removal or its donation to the university. The appropriate university parties had been contacted (Dr. Riley, Pam Drayson, Peg Furshong) and all had agreed that this was a welcomed piece of artwork on the campus. She will continue to follow up on the sculpture.

Service Center Traffic Safety (Bruce Frantz, Tim Lee)
Bruce Frantz recapped the results of the meeting with Ag representatives concerning the traffic survey done for the Ag Service Center/B parking lot area. Ninety percent of the traffic monitored there was pass-through traffic (approximately 200 vehicles per day) and did not park in the lot(s). Houston Engineering was retained to provide safety recommendations for this area/issue. Their recommendations included placing concrete "jersey" barriers in the lot and using chains to close the opening(s) so access and through-traffic could be controlled. Any other type of solution suggested would only slow down, rather than alleviate, the traffic through the area. Ten additional parking spaces (along with the ability to park long vehicles) could be obtained with the use of this temporary arrangement. The issue could then be re-evaluated in a year and a more permanent solution be initiated at that time if it was found to work. However, a negative response was received from the faculty with this recommendation.

Discussion followed on ways to make this area safer for the increase in pedestrians that will result from the completion of the Living Learning Center and the paving of FA lot. It was agreed that a way to channel pedestrian traffic across 17th Street North and to the main campus needs to be determined, whether it be with the use of signs, fences, etc. Bruce Frantz indicated that he would see that something is in place before the beginning of fall semester 2003.

VP Rayl also asked that it be noted in the minutes to revisit and review this item at the March 2004 CSFC meeting.

Campus Traffic Brochure Update (Tim Lee)
Tim Lee indicated that the proposed changes to the traffic brochure would be necessary because of the increase in parking fees on campus, including the increased prices for temporary and second permits. Parking time periods for the Wellness Center would also be extended to allow for more parking during prime/"crunch time" hours. Discussion followed on consultant permits, and it was decided that they should not be allowed to park in the revenue (pay) lots during primary hours.

VP Rayl recommended that the price for second permits be raised from the current $7 to $10 per permit. Berlin Nelson made a motion to accept the proposed changes discussed, and Craig Schnell seconded it. Discussion followed with Gary Goreham suggesting that item #12 also include the words "faculty and staff". Motion carried.

Handicapped Parking (IACC, Memorial Union) (Tim Lee)
As an informational item to the committee, Tim indicated that Campus Police had received a request to add handicapped parking spaces, if possible, near IACC and the Memorial Union. He and Bruce Frantz reviewed the areas, and it was determined that: two additional parking spaces could be added to the curb cut on the east side of the IACC; one of the service spaces near Morrill Hall could be converted into a space; and additional spaces could be added at the west entrance of the Memorial Union by moving the service vehicle spaces to the opposite side of the street and then converting the spaces south of the entrance to handicapped parking spaces. A safety concern was expressed on the handicapped space north of FLC along Centennial Boulevard because of the narrowness of the area.

Since this was for informational purposes only, VP Rayl indicated that no motion was needed.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gina Haugen Assistant to the Vice President for Business and Finance

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