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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• 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

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• 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

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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

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Questions?

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