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St. Vincent’s Center Vision Update

St. Vincent’s Center Vision Update. June 29, 2010. Purpose of meeting. Discuss preliminary vision for St. Vincent’s Open lines of communication Share information as previously committed Seeking your input in the process. Bought property in July 2009 Committee appointed to create vision

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St. Vincent’s Center Vision Update

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  1. St. Vincent’s CenterVision Update June 29, 2010

  2. Purpose of meeting Discuss preliminary vision for St. Vincent’s Open lines of communication Share information as previously committed Seeking your input in the process

  3. Bought property in July 2009 • Committee appointed to create vision • Sold Diocesan buildings parcel • Sold Sisters of Humility parcel • Request for small parking lot on property • Vision for property use in first phase • Will not have all answers this evening • Will not have student housing SVC Status to Date

  4. Total EnrollmentFall ‘02 - Fall ‘09

  5. Significant athletic & recreation needs • Serve physical needs of student body • Serve 22 collegiate athletic teams • Remain competitive & further learning • Supplement one field & one gym floor (currently using 11 off-site locations) • Be an asset to the neighborhood & city University Needs Identified

  6. Loras College - 1568 enrolled Campus football, soccer, softball fields Competition track around football field Campus recreation center w/pool St. Xavier University (Chicago) - 5057 enrolled Fitness Center (85,000 sq. ft.) on campus Football, baseball, softball fields on campus Practice fields and recreation space Comparison Institutions

  7. Process for Developing • Phase I - internal group (appointed by President as noted in newspaper) • Phase II – seeking external input from city, neighbors, and adjacent property holders • Phase III – project prioritization Preliminary Vision

  8. Site Map Aerial of St. Vincent’s Site

  9. Prelim. Vision

  10. East Section

  11. Center Section

  12. West Section

  13. Areas for Further Study • Water runoff & current flood plain • Would require site work and care • Would seek to improve existing issues • Careful consideration before approved • Parking & traffic • Adequate event parking • Consideration of grass lots • Traffic routed off Central Park Avenue

  14. Areas of Study – Cont’d… • Noise • Limit hours of usage • Lighting • Limit hours of usage • West orientation being studied • Usage by general public • Currently under consideration • Working to understand liability associated

  15. Process & Timeline • Small south parking lot (with P & Z) • East Section – 1-2 years at earliest • Remaining – unknown • Piece of larger capital campaign • May change pending input • Zoning requires special use permit • Long term – many priorities including main campus indoor facility, student financial aid, and other building renovations

  16. Closing Thoughts • Preliminary vision • Input is essential • Additional opportunities for input • Desire to be community asset

  17. Input & Questions Thank you. Questions & Comments?

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