march 25th community center presentation - templeton, iowa
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Templeton Community Center
Project Description & ProposalPresented to the Templeton CommunityMarch 25, 2012
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Introduction & Background
Holy Trinity School closed and merged into Kuemper system in 2003
Original cost approximately $260,000
Includes approximately 20,000 sq. ft.
Sacred Heart School built in 1963‐64
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Over the Years
School building & surrounding property has been de‐facto community center since opening in 1964
Regularly used for both school and community activities, meetings and events
Centennial & Quasquicentennial, Little League, Celebrations, Breakfasts & Dinners, Concerts, Open Houses, etc. 3
Use has increased since school closed
Church basement is no longer used; not accessible or big enough
Funeral Luncheons
More use for personal and family events including holiday parties, graduations, etc.
Recent Use
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Problems
Building used but not efficiently due to original design as a school
Classroom space only used for storage
Large amount of deferred maintenance and repairs needed 5
Repairs Needed
Roof is almost 25 years old; leaks in many places
Windows and doors are in poor condition and inefficient
New boilers but inefficient heating system overall
Bathrooms are in poor condition; most fixtures in men’s restroom are completely inoperable
Exterior concrete driveways and sidewalks are in poor condition
Many other small issues that continue to grow as the building approaches 50 years old
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Barriers
Difficult to invest in repairs due to lack of funds and ultimate control by Sioux City Diocese
High cost of even basic repairs (restrooms, roof, etc.)
Building is full of asbestos
Ownership by Parish eliminates most grant and assistance programs (religious groups not eligible) 7
Options: As-Is
Continued operation “as‐is” limits future options
Unavailability of funding for continued operation and repairs; condition would likely worsen
Lack of true local control over property could endanger existence (Diocese)
Closure or sale of building would leave the community without any sort of community center‐type facility 8
Options-Be Proactive
First meetings held in early 2011
Volunteers organize committee to begin evaluate the possibilities for redevelopment of the school into a true community center
Sioux City Diocese approves transfer of property to City
Finance Board approaches City about acquiring property in 2009; proposal is refined in 2011
Informal discussions about alternate possibilities common among various groups (Finance Board, City, TCBA, etc.)
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Community Center Planning Committee
Mark Bauer
Joe Behrens
Ken Behrens
Chris Danner
Doyle Engelen
Don Irlbeck
Glen Irlbeck
Dave Klocke
Bill Prebeck
Karen Prebeck
Dave Schoeppner
Pat Snyder 10
The Need for a Community CenterSchool has served as the community center in Templeton for many years
There is no other similar facility in Templeton
Other neighboring communities have at least one “true” community center (Manning, Halbur, Dedham, Arcadia, Aspinwall, Arcadia, etc.)
A community center has been discussed for over 25 years 11
Is the School the Best Option?School needs a lot of work; is it worth proceeding or should we start from scratch?
Cost to demolish the school‐minimum of $250,000‐$300,000 including asbestos removal, which has to be done no matter what we do
Building a new building will likely cost $150+ per sq. foot
Other new facilities nearby:• St. Lawrence Parish Center‐$3.3 million• Halbur Shelter House (1,600 sq. feet)‐$200,000+
School already has many desirable features (kitchen, gym, large lot, accessible parking, ball diamond, etc., and nearly 20,000 sq. feet
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Moving Forward
Committee‐redevelopment of the school is a great opportunity with many advantages• Large, well‐built structure• Desirable layout and features, with the exception of the classroom area
• Large parking lot• Access to church (for funerals, weddings, etc.)• Respects the past effort and dollars put into getting the building built in the 1960’s
Time to move forward with the project 13
The Plan
Committee thoroughly looked at the building’s condition and what areas needed to be addressed
Committee looked at community centers in neighboring communities to determine what features we would want
Secured assistance of Clark Snyder from Simonson Architects in Des Moines
Goal‐effectively have a new building that will need minimal attention other than normal maintenance for the next 25+ years (i.e., do it right the first time!)
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The Plan
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The Floor Plan
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Plan Details
Removal of all asbestos containing materials (ACM)
New windows, doors, and roof
Transformation of classroom and office areas into banquet/reception hall and bar with exterior gathering area
Complete rebuilding and expansion of restrooms 17
Plan Details (Continued)
New mechanical (HVAC), plumbing and electrical systems and fixtures
Transformation of library into coat room and conference room
Finish remodeling of kitchen started in 2011 (cabinets, access to banquet hall)
New exterior paving, landscaping, signage and lighting 18
Project Timeline & Budget
• May‐August, 2012• Budget‐$50,000
1. Design & Engineering
• July‐September, 2012• Budget‐$115,000
2. Asbestos Removal
• October 2012‐January 2013• Budget‐$75,000
3. Classroom Demo &
Structural Work 19
• February‐August, 2013• Budget‐$275,000
4. Electrical, Mechanical &
HVAC
• February‐June, 2013• Budget‐$149,000
5. Roof, Windows, & Doors
• February‐October, 2013• Budget‐$75,000
6. Restrooms, Kitchen,
Plumbing, ADA Lift
• November, 2013• Budget‐$260,000
7. Banquet Hall, Coatroom &
Interior Finishes 20
• May‐September, 2013• Budget‐$100,000
8. Exterior Paving, Stonework & Landscaping
• November‐December, 2013• Budget‐$102,000
9. Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures
• $1,240,000• $160,000
SubtotalContingencies
•$1,400,000TOTAL BUDGET21
So What’s Next?
Discuss property transfer proposal with City Council (April 2nd meeting)
Details of Proposal:
• Sale price of $1.00 for school and ball diamond property• Parish use of facility for no charge• Parish will retain parking lot but can be used for Community Center Functions
• Parish will mow property for up to 5 years• Closing date of July 1, 2012
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So What’s Next?
Kickoff of Formal Fundraising Campaign• Finance Committee announced by April 15th
• Begin contacting local residents, businesses, etc. by mail, then personally for pledges
• Campaign will also include grants, alumni, other potential benefactors of the community
• TCBA and TADC • Development of Financing Plan
Funds already committed• $30,000 in grants from Timmerman, Renze, & Carroll Co. Trusts• $250,000 pledge from Templeton Rye Spirits (over 10 years)• $10,000+ from the DNR (for asbestos removal)
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Other Concerns
Committee’s intention is to have the facility be run by a paid manager‐no intention of operation by volunteers
Recommendation for City to set up an oversight board for the Community Center, much like the current park board
There may be various options for running the facility (i.e., liquor license, insurance, etc.) that will be determined later
Intention is for this to be a true Community Center, with “Community” meaning those living in and outside of Templeton
Intention to have no City tax funds involved in the construction, and that the facility is eventually self‐sustaining
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So-Can We Do This?This is a big project for Templeton‐maybe the most ambitious thing we
have ever undertaken
Templeton is a great community and known for its progressive nature and determination
Templeton is growing and has great future potential
Many examples of big projects & efforts that have proven successful (Westridge, TADC Industrial Park, water tower, concerts, etc.)
This will take major commitments from many, including significant $ contributions
This is an important investment in the future
This is a huge opportunity and we must go forward!25
Questions?
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