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5. ICESR 01-12-2011• • • !JA January 5, 2011 Rich Czech Arena Manager 1000 School Street N.W. Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Elk River Arena Renovation and Expansion Dear Mr. Czech, SJA Architects is pleased to submit this proposal letter and attachments related to architectural Preliminary- Design Services for the Elk River Arena Renovation and Expansion. SJA Architects, working with a diverse design team, has just completed the $62m 6700 seat Amsoil Arena at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, and is poised to assist the City of Elk River and the other potential project stakeholders in studying options and costs of those options with respect to renovating and expanding your current arena complex. SJA successfully led the diverse Design Team, along with Mortenson directing the Construction Team, to complete the Amsoil Arena project on time and on budget, with LEED Gold certification in process. I was the Project Manager on the Amsoil Arena project, and was intimately involved in every phase of the project, from initial design studies through occupancy of the facility. Based on my understanding of options being considered, the School District may also be involved in the project in one capacity or another and potentially other parties also. We welcome the opportunity to discuss and analyze all of the thoughts that are currently on the table, or those ideas that will come up as additional potentially viable options. If need be in the planning process, we could certainly schedule a large group Charrette, or address the issues in a smaller group setting, as you see fit. I have included a brochure on our Charrette process, for your review. At this point SJA is not committing to or proposing any specific engineering consultants, and likely would not bring in the same team we used on the Amsoil Arena, due to scale of the project. However, we will fully leverage the considerable experiences we gained during the Amsoil Arena design and construction process, and as importantly, the shake-out process based on actual operations of the new facility. We have current and applicable state-of-art experience to lend to the Elk River Arena project, and can assist the City in taking advantage of the revenue generation options the expanded arena may offer. We understand the City of Elk River is intending to use Commercial Refrigeration as the Ice Consultant on your project. Mark Rodrigo, and their engineer-of-choice Stevens Engineers, both worked with SJA on the Amsoil Arena. The knowledge and experience that the Commercial Refrigeration / Stevens Team brought to the project was considerable; you are definitely making a very good choice by selecting those companies. SJA Architects 11 E Superior Street Suite 340 Duluth, MN 55802 P 218.724.8578 F 218.724.8717 sja-architects.com Duluth I St Cloud I St. Paul r1 L_J SJA has experience working with a large number of local and regional engineering firms, and we would solicit your input and preferences in composing the rest of our team as the project moves past Preliminary Design (what we call "Pre-Design"). We would especially welcome your input on an appropriate local civil engineering firm to assist us in the Preliminary Design studies and beyond. I have included some information on the typical project phases, to help the group understand the timeline and steps we would typically take on a project like yours. I have made an assumption the project would be a typical Design-Bid-Build project, although we have considerable experience with alternative project delivery methods such as working with Construction Managers and the variations on project delivery they offer. I would be happy to share my thoughts with you on that subject at the appropriate time. For your reference, I am also including a document put together by AIA Minnesota to help explain the basic Project Delivery Method options. To help everyone understand the steps that would typically follow the Preliminary Design, I am including some screen captures of schedule presentation software I use. I have put this information together specifically for your project; hopefully this will contain some useful information for you. You can see that the date you would like to occupy the building definitely influences the pace of the architectural/engineering design phases. I have made numerous assumptions in this preliminary timeline; we will ultimately fine-tune this schedule together to meet your needs. We could certainly accelerate some of the phases, so long as we • all understand the implication of doing so, and the implications on the decision-making requirements for the group. S1A has the option of drawing your project in either AutoCad or Revit; we can discuss the benefits of each with you. Final determination will likely be influenced by the consultant team that would be put together. I would expect for the initial Preliminary Design phase that we will work in Autocad, and also Sketch-Up, a 3-D modeling program. I am including a couple of images of the Amsoil Arena modeled in Sketch-Up. This would be the type of drawing format our initial studies would be in. I am also including a couple of 3-D renderings, which represent the type of end product we'd give you for promotional material with our. Preliminary Design phase materials. We have found this level of quality rendering is extremely helpful in conveying the commitment the client has made to the project, as it helps the general public grasp the proposed project quite well. Professional renderings like these have proven to be very useful for fund raising. When we met on site in late December, you also met one of my partners, Don Larsen, from our SJA St Cloud office. Should you move forward with SJA, Don and I would work together on your project. Don will be at most all of the meetings so he fully understands the intricacies of the project, and would ultimately take a major role as we move into the Construction Documents and Construction Administration Phase. Don has considerable experience with the issues surrounding detailing and constructing buildings, and together Don and I would take the project through to completion. • And lastly, Rich, I will address the proverbial bottom line. At this time we do not know the full scope of the project, so the fee I am proposing is to take the project through Preliminary Design (i.e. Pre-Design) only. We would provide the following services to you during Pre- Design, for a total fixed fee of $21,200, plus reimbursable costs for printing only in this phase. We will not request mileage/travel reimbursement for Pre-Design Service Phase. I would estimate printing costs at approximately $1000 max, depending on fund raising graphics requirements. • Meet to discuss overall project needs and wishes. • Develop and document the project Program, defining space needs and relationships. • Review local Zoning Requirements • Meet with Local Codes and Zoning personnel to introduce them to the project and review preliminary concerns. We have found this step is invaluable in gaining the requisite support of the local codes and zoning departments. • Study and present numerous site and plan options • Revise options based on meeting input • Identify probable construction costs of various options. • Present and revise options as necessary to meet your needs. • Prepare graphics of preferred option for fund raising and promotional purposes: o Site Plan o Preliminary Floor Plans o Exterior renderings, similar to examples provided. o Present to local groups and committees as required • Items not included in our services, but required for Preliminary Design: o Site Survey: Boundaries/Setbacks, Site Utilities o Hazardous Materials Study (to determine cost as it relates to building demolition) Once we understand the preferred overall project scope, we will propose a fee for the remaining services, to take the Pre-Design into Schematic Design and through Construction Administration, where we will work with you and the contractors to get the building built. Typical fees for Schematic Design through Construction Administration would be expected to be in the 6% to 8% range. There is room in that range to discuss specific services you mayor may not require, in order to manage the final professional fees. In closing, SJA Architects understands this type of project and we are ready to start work immediately with the City of Elk River and any other peripheral parties. We appreciate the opportunity to share our initial thoughts with you, and would look forward to working with you on this exciting project. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please feel free to contact me at 218-491-7364. • Sincerely, Brian Morse AIA, Principal /Architect Cc: File Don Larsen Ken Johnson IJA CLIENT: City of Elk River PROJECT: Elk River Arena Renovation and Expansion PROJECT LOCATION: Elk River, MN PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GENERAL: Project to include studying the options and costs surrounding the replacement of one of the two ice sheets at the Elk River Ice Arena, expanded lobby and concessions, new locker rooms for the arena, and possibly co-use by High School teams for other sports. Possible field-house addition, along with potential retail and office space. In addition, a possible skywalk connection to the adjacent high school may be include din the study. ARCHITECTURAL Pre-Design Services only at this point. Upon refined project scope definition, a fee for A/E serices will be proposed. CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineer to advise on site utility issues and cost of relacations as required. No Civil Engineering drawings in this phase. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING (Not Included in this proposal or phase) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Not Included in this proposal or phase) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Not Included in this proposal or phase) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED PRELIMINARIES/PRE-DESIGN SERVICES Pre-Design Services Site Studies Feasibility studies Floor Plans Elevations Perspective Presentation preparation Client Meetings & Notes Cost Estimating EST. HOURS NOTES/CONSIDERATIONS 16 16 24 8 8 plus cost for rendering 8 12 16 Measured Drawings Verify field Conditions Existing Drawings Code Analysis Programming 4 12 8 12 TOTAL ALL PHASES OF WORK ABOVE 144 HOURS • .] • CONTINGENCY •` 25.00% TOTAL ARCHITECTURAL TIME ESTIMATE ARCHITECTURAL FEE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT CONSULTANTS 36 HOURS 180 HOURS $16,200 Mechanical Engineer NA Not required in PreDesign Electrical Engineer NA Not required in PreDesign Structural Engineer NA Not required in PreDesign Civil Engineer $2,500 Landscape Architect NA Not required in PreDesign Acoustical Consultant Not required in PreDesign Elevator Consultant Not required in PreDesign Food Service Consultant Not required in PreDesign Cost Consultant NA In-house Other Ice Consultant NA Assume Direct to Owner Rendering $2,500 Total Consultants $5, 000 SUMMARY TOTAL ARCHITECTURAL FEE REQUIRED $16,200 TOTAL CONSULTANT FEE REQUIRED $5,000 TOTAL FEE REQUIRED FOR PROJECT $21,200 • • t k -> } - ~ s x ~ r`~ 4• S 1- a,~,~ ~~~ . t s ~. ,~ >r 34 ~ .y Y... t:5'...,.y.Yy t,. n..w:.n.~Y4;.." . =fY.' i^~. s'j^(t T'f..Ail~:~' ~.~, .. :...... .. .i .iY~~~~ : ~.:::..:.. ~~e . <,"~ 5 . ,~. ... ~ n . ~ - i? }S'. 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Ii { ~" . ,. x ..l _ $+~. t _ C ~ ..mr.ns~ cmy y a~ 1 ~- . g.. ~ y 1 - ~ .~~ ri I ~"fir/ {~ - .. -.._-. f-~ '6` _ -~' ~ ~ ] ~, ~ 7p'JUBE a0. b ~ ~ ,m, ._ _ _. _ _ ~ _ f y ,. ,. ~v ~ ~ ~ } S _ __• _ 4 IEYEt L' `\ v _ ., . =_ Y ~ - - k ~ -:._ Floor Plan Examples As the project moves along, the drawings become less ,~-,f, diagrammatic, and ultimately evolve into bid documents =-r .K- l ~y` f - ---- --- _ _ - _. Lobby - ~ ~ ~. e , L 4.: '~ -ter- ~ °~ ~, _ , ~ I ~: _ _ -~ . , ~ ~ ` ~~ .~ `t ~ ~ ~ _~~ ~ ~{fie ~ ® -- ~ - -_ ~` S _ ~ _~ _ ~'y \ ~ 9' a V~'b`...~ '~[~ '__ _ { ~~,j i.i © TaietslCanaerabns ~ ~ -~ ~ ~„ • k ~t Q Stdbu ~° .- _. x ~ _ ~ __, ,, o ~ ~ - ~ ! o Concourse Level Plan ~+ HOK4ExnaT au ~ra~9eee. i. • .Showing form and massing study examples, as we would provide for your project. We would model the existing context in 3D for our studies, as we look at options with you. • • C Example Renderings ' i : ~: ,. ~^„ ~ S_ C. Most organizations have multiple constituencies, often with conflicting • ideas of what should be done on an architectural project. And, always, there's the pressure of costs and upcoming timetables. That's where we can help. SJA Charrette will send a team to your location. After touring your facility, we'll meet with the project's stakeholders, hear their ideas, sketch out design options, get feedback, revise the plans, present the revised plans for more feedback, and keep refining until consensus is reached. We work day and night until this is done. Typically, a Charrette takes about three to five days depending on the size of the project. By the end, you have an architectural solution that includes floor plans and sketches of key design features, including interior finishes and furnishings. If you wish, we can follow up with further design development, specs and contract documents, and construction administration. Or, someone else can take it from there. SJA Charrette is a fantastic way to jump-start a project. We think you'll like the results, and you'll save not only time and money but also the headaches that come with complex architectural projects. • • • It works like this: Our design team comes to your site and sets up a design studio for the duration of the charrette. An agenda is agreed upon prior to the team's arrival, and appropriate stakeholders are invited to participate in a series of small- and large- group meetings. The end product is a strong, clearly defined design that pleases all participants. Depending on the scale of the project, it can include floor plans and sketches of key design features, including recommendations for interior colors, finishes and furnishings. The goal of a charrette is to have everyone who cares about the project get involved and be able to see their influence in the end product. When is a charrette useful? It's most useful when an administrator or manager needs a design solution and would like timely professional assistance to provide a design and facilitate stakeholder participation in defining the problem and solution. The project could be large or small. An example of an SJA charrette involved a $300,000 renovation of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. We have experience in larger projects also, including the new $26 million library at the University of Minnesota - Duluth and the $21 million Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. The charrette process is useful for building support and rapport within the faculty of the department involved, because it is a participatory process and all stakeholders are involved in designing the space. Consensus decision making is the rule, and all ideas are considered at the onset. This process ensures a positive outcome. An SJA charrette can save you time, money and stress. A charrette proceeds in an orderly way to its goals: consensus and a quality design. t r Our process involves project ~€ stakeholders, tapping their ideas while ~ building their support. A charrette can jump-start a process and get it going in the right direction. A charrette helps to achieve two things: qualit~r design and client satisfaction. ~- ~ , _~x. ;, .-* -~ ~ - , 1 r Understanding Project Delivery for the Design and Constrl.lction of Public Buildings t F k ~:;~~'~: ~ ~~ he programming, design and construction of important public buildings require the coordinated effo-•ts of a large number of professionals and organizations. Critical to the succcssfill delivery of rr complex building project is effectively guiding these diverse parries into a productive and responsive force that represents the interests of public agen- cies, InS11tUllolls And taxpayers. Five primary project delis°ery systems have evolved to organize the design and construction work: 1. Design-Bid-Build 2. Construction i\lanagement-Agent 3. Construction ~lanagement- Contractor or Cot>istruction Manager at Risk 4. Design-Build S. Contractor Pre-Selection The first tu~o delivery systems utilize an open, competitive bidding process and are therefore generally available for public sector projects under current law. Design-Build, Construction Manager- Contractor alyd Contractor Pre-Selection do not include competitive bidding and therefore require special legislation. Each of these systems has a unique decision-making structure with distinct advantages and disadvantages. ]dentifying the optimum delivery method for public projects depends on hour public institutions value their own ilaput; project Bost and schedule; overall project quality; sl~orK-and long-term goals; and the accountability of the project palhicipants. Contractual Relationship Agent-Vendor 1Vhen evaluating the opportunities and consu~~rints of each delivery method, it~ important to identify how a project bene- ]its from an agent-contractual relationship or from a vendor=contractual relationship. Agents, by definition, act in the owner's interest, providing professional services for compensation. They typically have special expertise and are expected to adhere to a professional standard of performance -that is, to exercise reason- able care in (heir services. Lr selecting an agent, the otivner normally considers qualifications, experience and integrity as most important. Architects, engineers and construction managers put their profes- sional expertise to work on behalf of their clients. As agents, they take respon- sibility for overseeing that the owner's needs and intentions are fully identified, defined and accommodated. • L ~i In one fotnn of Construction i47anagement, the owner contracts separately with an architect, a Construction Manager as Agent t'C~l-Agent) and-throu,h a competitive bicl process-one or more prime contractors. The Chi-Agent provides early cost estimatiatg, scheclulin~ and assistance to the owner Ihrougltout the bidding and construction phases of the project. Additional cost control and condensed scheduling are: the two main benefits of this method. The Ci~i-Agent approach can be be~neticial for large. complex projects where conshl-ction alter- natives and solutions can positively impact the overall budget. The Construction R9anaser-Agent pe-•#orms as an additional representative of the owner's interests. Advantages of Construction Manager-Agent 1, C\rt-Agent with consU•uction expertise gives the owner an agent, in aciclition to the architect, to supervise the project, reducing the owner's management burden in la-~e or complicated projects. 2. CA7-Agent's project scheduling and capability to competitively fast track route items may speed process and save owner money 3. CM-Agent's cost esti-nating and construction expertise at design phase assists in monitoring constntction costs. Disadvantages of Construction Manager-Agent . CA9-Agent is added cast. Osv-ter is at risk for final construction cast, actual construction costs are not l:novvn until design is complete. 3. \~ultiple pri-ue contracts increase paperwork and administrative time, and increase potential for construction disputes and claims. 4. Civt-Agent typically has Less lout to resolve design-construction issues than a general contractor and serves only as a mediator. In the second form of Constnrction Management, the owner contracts sepa- rttely with an architect and a Constn-ction ~tana;*er at Rill: or Constriction Manager as Contractor (C119-Cunt-~tcto-•). In this vendor form, the constn~ction manager is "at risk" since he provides both contractor services and construction ntanagentent services for the project. ConsU'uction Contractor services are prop°ided to the owner based on a guaranteed maximum pt7ce, fixed price, cost plus or other means of defining a contract. Tltis creates a major cont7ict of interest since the CA9 is no longer' acting as an a~~ent providing profes- sional services to the owner, but nrnv is a vendor delivering a contractually defined product to the owner for a price. Advantages of Construction Manager as Contractor (vendor) I. Architect still acts as agent protecting ost'ner's interest and architect's early involvement with owner addresses building dualoty and function. 2. Early cost commitment gives owner project cost security. 3. At Risk entity is responsible for managing constn-etion process and has more clout with suhrontractors. 4. Cat-Contractor can reduce owner's burden in management of large or complicated projects. 5. C\7-Co-tU•actor reviews project For ronsu'uctability, cost and schedule, potentially reducing change orders and delays. 6. Fast-u•acking and multiple prime contracts may speed constn-clion. Disadvantages of Construction Manager as Contractor (vendor) 1. 117anagenient role of CA7-Conv-actor is added cost. 2. Cat-Contractor may provide less building than a bid appt'aach to protect margin of profit. Major coat1ic[ of interest with role as both construction manager and contractor. DESIGN-BID-BUILD METHOD WITH CONSTRUCTION MANAGER•CON7RACTOR (CIN AT RISKI i Owner:.. ;'..... ~ iGonSl rucilon Manager- :.Architect x~ ~ ' • Contractor.~:~ T r # F ~ Consulian s . ~ ,~ ~ _ i ~ `Multiple; ~ f ~ Fie Contractors` Contractor P~•e-Selection Contractor Pre-Selection has evolved from Design-Build in order to obtain the beneFis of an independent designer, shortened schedule and early cost commitment. The o-vner holds selktrate contracts with the architect, who func- tions as an independent owner's agent, and with the contractor, with whom he negotiates a construction price. Final construction cost Wray be negotiated to p~•ovide for bids from subcontractors, with cost savings going partially to the otaner. The rn~•ner/user is involved in programming and design decisions. A construction manager may be added to the team if required. Advantages at Contractor Pre-Selection 1. Provides early cost and scheduling benefits and saves time. 2. Architect acts as agent protecting otr•ner's interest. 3. Architect's involvement with owner addresses lx~ilding quality and fiutction Disadvantages of Conlracior Pre-Selection 1. Without competitive bidding from the contractor, ow=ner Wray not obtain lowest construction price, bat this can be mitigated b}= mandatory subcontractor bidding. Balancing Cost, Time, Quality and Accountability When evaluating the ideal project delivery system, a building owner should priori- tise project cost, time, yuality and accowttability. Design-Build and Contractor Pre-Selection can overlap design and consutction to address a tight Time schedule. Straightfot•tvat~ projects with known requirements are often suited to Design-Build project delivery. Design- Build schedules require participants to make decisions quickly. Changes to plans become increasingly difticult and expen- sive as work rapidly progresses. And there is a limit to the atnount of time that may be squeezed out of a project, no matter hot~° many, people are working at the task or t~•hich approach is used, CONTRACTOR PRE-SELECTION 0 ~, < ~ Arch _ ~4on I I ~K~~o v n c of If the proposed building is progranunati- cally complex or of a monumental duality, it may rewire additional design effort and input front many stakeholders. The traditional Design-Bid-Builct project delivery system encourages a thorough and interactive design process. Public entities are also directly accountable t0 lltelr COHStlltlenlS altd Itlay favor approaches where construction is competitively bid in an open market as with Design-Bid-Build or Construction 44anagement, Design and conshltction of public build- ings, like most complicated human endeavors, requires thoughtful review and consideration of hour they will best function and endure to provide vahta service over many, many yews. if pubL archhecture is seen as the Itandwriting of a civilization, then it must be the best it can be because it is truly the people's architecture. ~. • • Bitl • A signed proposal to do the work for the amount stipulated. Construction Administration • Adminisn•tuion of the owl-er`s contract For construction during construction period until filtal payment to the contractor is due. Construction Cost • The cost of the construction work to the contractor and their subcontrac- tors. Does not include other costs referred to in the Project Cost (compare +vith project costs). Construction Doctnnents • Dra+vings and specilicalions detailing the requirements for the construction of a project. Construction iilanagement • This is a broad term covering a variety of project delivery systems in +vhich a construction manager is added to the biIlldlnQ team. Construction Rlanager {C;\1) • Additional consultant such as an architect, contractor, engineer or de+°eloper added to pmjeet team to oversee scheduling, cast control, constr•uctability, ptbject management, building technology, and the bidding or negotiating of construction contracts or• construction. Contractor (general contractor) • 1`he primary contractor wlta oversees and is responsible for all the +vork performed on the site and to ++•hom any subcontractors on the same job are responsible. Contractor Pre-Selection • Selecting the contractor an qualifica- tions, not price, early in the process to team with the architect for time swings. Cost Plus Fee • The contractor in an owner-contractor agreenteut is reimbursed for the direct and indirect costs of performance of the agl~emenr and, in addition, is paid a fee for services. Design-Bid-Build • The most common form of project delivery. Architect and contractor hold separate contracts with the o++~ner. It is characterized by three phases: design, bidding and consu-uction. Desigu-Build • A project delivery method tl-at offers an o+vner the abilit}• to contract +vith a single entity to provide both design and cortsuuction sen~ices. Design-Builder • Entity that contracts with a building o+aner to provide design and rrntstruc- tion services d~rcwgh a single contract. Design Development Phase • The second phase of an architect's basic ser+~•ice, which includes developing structural, mechanical and electrical ch•a++°inas and specifying materials and the probable cast of constnlction. Fast-Traeking • Constr•tlction delivery approach +vhirh overlaps design and construction, thereby shortening project schedule. Gii1P • Guaranteed maximum prier'. Lump Sum • A contract in +vhICh a specific amount is set forth as the fatal payment for performance of rite contract. Performance Specification • Standards for product quality, constnlc- tion methods or ixlilding systems to be used in a building project. Prime Contractor • A contractor +vho has a direct contrac- tual relationship with the o++•ner for of work, as distinguished from a subcontractor whose conh-ac[ual relationship is not +vith the o+;•ner, but with a general or prime contractor. Program • A +vritten statement setting forth design objecti+•es, constraints, and criteria for a project, including space requirements and relationships, flexibility and expandability, special equipment and systems, and site requirements. Project Costs • The total funds budgeted for the project, including canstlvction cost, clesinn fees, furnishings and equipmeot, fees and permits, and contingencies I:contpare +vith constrvction costs). Project Delir•ery S}stem • A formalized contractual approach ++~hich allo++rs an o+rner to sectare planning and design services and build a project, assuring effective management throu~hotlt. Schematic Design Phase • The phase of the project iu ++fiich the architect consults +vith the a+vner to ascertain the I~quirements of the project and prepares schematic design studies consisting of dra+vh-gs and other documents ilhtstrating the scale and relationship of the project compo- nents to the o++•ner. The architect also submits to the o~+mer a statement of plbbable constnrction cost, Subcontractor • A persol- or entity who has direct contact ++~ith the contractor to l~rform any of the «°ork at the site. Value Engineering • The process of revie+ving elements of the project design in terms of cost benefit. Value engineering involves substitution of less costly systems or materials +vithout changing the function or overall appearance of the building. D Dototh Entertaia~ent Convention Center To Whom It May Concern: As the Director of Operations with the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, I have been working with the SJA Architects team of designers and engineers for nearly 5 years with the design and construction of the new Amsoii Arena. We are about to open the facility to the community within the next month, and could not be more pleased with the end result! The Arena is a source of community pride and a great asset to the region. The Amsoil Arena is a vibrant and functional complement to our existing facilities. Our facilities see an average of 1.3 million users per year, which takes a toll on standard construction materials. It is crucial to the DECC that decisions regarding system and material selection be thoughtful decisions, with durability, long term maintenance implications, and operation efficiency at the forefront. SJA listened to our concerns and were able to incorporate materials and systems that not only met the needs of the DECC from the Operations perspective, but look great too. We have found that the people at SJA truly believe that beauty and durability are compatible objectives. They listened, accepted the challenge, and shined. Based on thoughtful decisions, we believe the facility will continue to be a source of pride well into the future, while limiting the costs we realize to maintain the building over its life. SJA and their team designed a facility that we fully expect will cost less than 5090 what other comparable arenas would cost to operate, from an energy efficiency standpoint. We had challenged the SJA team to design a building that earned LEED Gold rating, and we are well on our way to having a LEED Gold plaque on our wall soon. We are very pleased with the enthusiasm and skill, in which SJA managed our project. The DECC would not hesitate recommend the services of 51A to any other organization wishing to hire a top notch architect team that knows how to listen and produce tangible. results. Sincerely, 3~ \~~--- Bob Hom Operations Director 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802-2698, ~.: 218 722 5573, fax :218 722 4247 r~ LJ • • 23 November 2010 architect s Rich Czech Arena Manager City of Elk River 1000 School Street NW Elk River, MN 55330 RE: Elk River Ice Arena Complex Renovations Concept Design/Programming Proposal Replacement of original metal building and remodeling to 1997 Addition Dear Rich: • Site Plan with notes • Demolition Plan with notes • Floor Plans with notes • Building elevations with notes • Typical building sections with notes • Artist perspective sketch • A short construction narrative to aid in budgeting. I enjoyed the opportunity we had yesterday discussing options for renovating the existing Elk River Arena Complex. It's amazing that it's been over 13 years now since we opened the Olympic Rink addition. I remember City Administrator Pat Klaers saying, "Someday they will need to replace the old rink but it won't be on my watch." The. question now is how and what will it cost? During our meeting yesterday, I mentioned a design process called Concept Design/Programming. Concept Design starts with a programming meeting between HTG Architects and your selected Arena Design Cotnmittee.:In that. meeting we will begin to discus the overall expectations of creating a new Ells River Arena Complex. It's like gathering all the wish lists. similar to the one you shared with me. The job of the architect is to listen, ask questions, add comments, and sometimes provide quick sketches to assist in coming up with a Program Statement that everyone can agree to. With an approved program statement in hand the Architect can begin to generate a number of program driven free hand sketches of floor plans that- show how design can be use4d to resolve items on the Program Statement. Subsequent meetings with the Design Committee over design options will ead to a consensus on a plan that. all parties have contributed to and approved. With an approved Program and Plan the Architect can complete the Concept Plan Drawings, I left you an example of the approved Cottage Grove* Concept Plans fof the addition of a second sheet of ice. ConceptPlans are still in a "to scale" hand sketched format but with sufficient information added to them that an arena savvy General Contractor can'secure a budget construction number. Concept. Sketches are not intended to be seen as completed construction documents. The Concept Plans will include the following: * Completed by C Freiberg while under separate employ During our Monday meeting we discussed three possible options for the replacement of the old rink 1. Remove and replace the existing metal building with a new arena in the same location and provide major remodeUaddition to the existing lobby 2. Design a new arena in the parking lot east of the Olympic rink making the Olympic rink's east wall a common wall and tie the two together with new lobby. Tear down old arena when completed. 3. Remove existing metal building replacing it with a new arena running perpendicular to the Olympic arena and then create new lobby to the west of existing lobby. HTG ARCHITECTS 9300 Hennepin Town Road Minneapolis MN 55347 (952) 27$-$$$0 htg- architects.com MINNEAPOLIS PHOENIX TAMPA 23 November 2010 Elk River Ice Arena Complex Renovations • architects We also discussed the replacement of the Direct Refrigeration system in the Olympic arena with a new Indirect System that would operate both arena sheets. The piping in the floor of the Olympic Arena would need to be replaced to be compatible with the Indirect System at that point reducing the floe size down to NHL could be discussed. We anticipate we will be providing Concept Sketches on some level for these three options and possibly more for the Design Committee to review before coming to agreement on the path they wish to proceed. Traditionally we propose to proceed with the Concept Design/Programming Phased based on an hourly basis based on an estimate of time we feel will be needed to complete the Concept Design/Programming Phase. During this process the better we work as a Design Committee the more efficient we will be in time for decision making thus reducing your exposure to fees. You will only be billed for the hours worked and you will only be working with senior staff members who are experience in Arena Design. HTG isprepared to proceed with the initial programming meeting with the Elk River Design Committee.Following that meeting we will proceed to provide. the Architectural Concept Design/ Programming as noted herein and assist '- the City of Elk River in securing a preliminary development budget for an hourly estimated amount: of Thirty Thousand Dollars $30;000 plus our reimbursable expense. Should it become apparent the amount of time in decision making and or the number of options asked for in the design process exceed our original time estimate you will be notified in writing that an agreed to adjustment will • need to be made to the original estimated hourly fee amount. Our staff is available to begin the Concept Design/Programming service by attending the initial meeting with the City of Ells Rivers Selected Arena Design Committee.. We would need one weeks notice to make sure schedules can be coordinated.: We look forward to working on this project with you. I personally look forward to working again with the City of Ells River, you and your staff a second time on the arena complex.. Please call ifyoti have any questions Sincerely; Accepted by: L Charles Freiberg Name: Vice President Title: Date: • HTG ARCHITECTS 4309 East Florian Avenue Mesa AZ 8520b azchitects.com (480) 222-8801 htg- MINNEAPOLIS PIIOENIX TA1tiIPA • 23 November 2010 Re: Elk River Ice Arena Complex Renovations Concept Design/Programming Services Elk River, Minnesota architects Schedule of Expenses and Hourly Rates: Expense Schedule: In-House Printing (black and white) ........ .............$ 0.24/sq.ft. In-House Printing (color) ......................................$ 2.00/sq.ft. Printing (8.5"x11") ................................................$ 0.30/page Foam Core Board ..................................................$ 5.00 to 12.00 each, depending on size FAX ................:................................................_....$ 1.00/page Mileage .....:::. .....:.:. .....:..: ........: ...:..:.:.....Direct cost (current'IRS rate) Travel/Airfare/Lodging ' ..,:..... .....:.:. ..::.........Direct cost + 10% Telephone Expense..:... .....:::: .....::...: .. .............Direct cost + 10% Outside Printing ......... ......:.......:.......... .............Direct cost + 10% Postage/Delivery ......:.......................... ..:....:.....Direct cost + 10% Others.:....:.: .:.:...................... ...:::.:... .....:.....Direct cost + 10% • HTG Architects: Partner:...... ` .:: ...:.:.:.........~:...: ............ .:.........$ 190:00/hr Project Manager.......... ..:..:......:.._. ....::....:..$ 100-190.00/hr Job Captains: ..: .......:...... .... ......::. . .....:.......$ 74-114'.00/hr CAD Technician...: ...: ...:..:.. .....::'.. ...::.:.:..:..$ 69-90.00/hr Clerical ............ ..::.::. . Overtime .......................... ................. . ..:..........$ time +'/ C] HTG ARCHITECTS 4304 East Florian Avenue Mesa AZ 85206 architects.com (480) 222-8801 htg- MINNL-APOLIS PHOENIX TAMPA archii~ct ~. _ . ~., •i Integrated Community Planning and Design • ~ History ~ .1 Building on the past 50 years, HTG Architects provides responsible advice and real solutions. Through architectural and related services, HTG helps skating associations and communities develop facilities resolving the needs and reflecting the value of their organizations. Our goal is to provide a unique setting in which your organization can build the important relationships with your community and members. HTG Architects will lead you through the process. Whether your need is a small, simple remodeling or a large-scale new building, you've found a partner in HTG. At HTG, we foster trusted relationships which build loyalty, both with our clients and within our teams. PROCESS The process is smooth, uncomplicated, well-informed and fun. Your story, your culture; these are why people choose to participate in the skating sports. That is why we listen first and provide feedback second. You have an organization to run; we take the pressure from your already full plate. HTG Architects will bring a fresh approach to the design and planning of your building. We make this an enjoyable and successful process for all those involved. We understand you. We have years of experience working with organizations like yours, and our team is aware of emerging trends and have helped to create some of them. Our team is also connected to a network which includes bankers, developers, brokers, contractors, cities, tenants, etc. htg-architects,com ~, .,, architects b. ~_F-~ History _~ ~~: HISTORY Our history is a living part of our design process. There is a difference between 50 years of growth and living the same year 50 times. We maximize the value of our 50 years of knowledge by improving on previous projects and using our extensive knowledge and experience to provide innovative design. Each project benefits from the cumulative knowledge of our ongoing experience. As a mid-sized firm, we have the capacity to complete large-scale projects without losing sight of the value of each opportunity. COMMUNICATION We communicate with you. We listen to your thoughts, ideas and goals and creatively respond to the challenges and opportunities determined by you and inherent in every project. Our process includes the establishing of tasks and budgets upfront and working to maintain them. Realistic budgets, marketing data, and construction schedules bring great value early in the design process and must be maintained. HTG Architects knows that great design and an exciting site can create success without adversely affecting the budget. htg-architects.com architects • SUSt~ln~b~~ ~~?56~n ,~,Y WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE DESIGN? Sustainable or 'Green' Design is responsibly building or remodeling, while improving the environment within and around a structure. BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN In the United States alone, buildingsaccountfor65%ofelectricityconsumption. People spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. Reasons to consider implementing Sustainable Design elements: • Productivity increases • Operating costs decrease • Natural resources are conserved • Public Relations • WHAT IS LEED CERTIFICATION? The Leadership in Energyand Environmental Design (LEED) program,developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), outlines standards and awards certification to sustainable buildings. Buildings are awarded a plaque for successfully achieving one of four levels of ~ED certification. WHAT IS ENERGY STAR? ENERGY STAR, a joint program between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, identifies a building's energy efficient design. The program recognizes design intent and building performance, based on the goal of being in the top 25% of comparable energy efficient buildings. WHAT YOU CAN DO HTG Architects is pleased to be an ENERGY STAR Partner and to have LEED Accredited Professionals on staff. Whether your aim is to achieve certification or to integrate a few sustainable initiatives, we tap into our 50-year history to draw on experience including sustainable, energy efficient design dating back to the firm's earliest projects and evolving to multiple sustainable buildings today. Statistical information is from the United States Green Building Council. Additional information may be found at www.usgbc.org. HTG Architects is committed to responsibly improve the ecologic, economic, and social impacts of our environment. htg-architects.com £~archi tects Process HTG Architects will bring a fresh approach to the design and planning of your building. We make this an enjoyable and successful process for ail those involved. 1. ADVICE Assessment • Site Assessment • Building Assessment /Analysis of Existing Facilities • Energy Studies Available Sites HTG maintains an up to date listing of available commercial sites. Partners Legal, branding, transaction representation, visual merchandising, training, furniture, signage, etc. Research • Industry meeting and conference attendance, sponsorship and participation • Industry magazine contribution and research • Continuing conversations (EVOCHATS) with industry leaders • Seminar presentations and participation • Industry vendors 2. STRATEGY Market and Demographic Studies Are you thinking about a new location? It is more important than ever that your location is the best possible. Our systematic process takes the guess work out of site selection. With over 35 years of site selection experience, HTG and our consultants will find the right site for you. Due Diligence Site plans and renderings for public relations /sales purposes Entitlements Process Meetings with city staff Submittal drawings Attendance at planning commission and city council meetings Coordination of engineering assessments such as: Environmental Geotechnical Traffic htg-architects.com architects • architects ProCeSS 4 ;,; . 2, STRATEGY continued... Feasibility Study Conceptual Layout Image Studies Schedule Cost Estimate Programming HTG has developed a uniquely comprehensive programming process, guiding our clients through image, culture and operational documentation at every scale from national trends to local competitors to color preferences. 3. ARCHITECTURE HTG will handle the entire process from initial goal setting through the design, construction and beyond. HTG goes well beyond industry standards in defining our standard and optional architectural services. Understanding that projects can be verycomplex, HTG provides coordination of vendors throughout the process, ensuring everyone is informed and providing an end result which meets goals, is delivered on time and on budget. • SignageVendor Selection and Coordination • Furniture Vendor Selection and Coordination • Computer wiring and Telephone Vendor Coordination • Video documentation of the building systems operations • Employee Training on the new or remodeled facility • Retail Design -Digital displays, kiosks, posters, racks, etc. • Selection of a qualified local general contractor Bids by invitation Open bidding Negotiated contract Design/Build • Construction observation, acting as your'eyes and ears'during construction • Temporary Facility optional • Artwork selection optional • Graphics /Renderings -optional • Cost Segregation Study- optional • Branding Consulting -optional • Sustainable Design Consulting -optional • Printing Assistance (Business Cards, Letterhead, etc.) -optional • Groundbreaking and Open House Planning -optional htg-architects.cOm '~ `~ '~ architects • Process -~ ;., 3. ARCHITECTURE continued... Sustainable Design While every one of HTG Architects' designs provides efficient and energy- saving initiatives at no extra charge to you, your organization may choose to go further with the "green-Hess" of your project. We're able to accommodate yourappetite forsustainabilitywhether it be with light green, medium green or dark'LEED'green. The Energy Star Program and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which offers certification, silver, platinum and gold levels, can also be discussed for consideration. Vendor Coordination Signage Design and Coordination Furniture Artwork selection Computer and Telephone Temporary Facility 4. SUPPORT Even after the project is complete and the dust has settled, HTG's service continues. HTG will provide the following functions/tasks as part of our standard services: Facility Management Drawings -optional Post Occupancy Evaluation /Client Satisfaction Survey 12-month Warranty Review Maintenance Decisions and Options Annual, Periodical, Future Call us if you need to: repave, recarpet, repaint, refurnish, recaulk, reroof or remodel htg-architects.com Bi05 r rY- .~ ~; t t s L. Charles Freiberg Vice President Chuck has 35 years of experience in the architectural field. For the past twenty years, the focus of his practice has been on the design and development of community based athletic facilities. He has created a network with the ice skating world which has given him the opportunity to work on designs from coast to coast. He was the invited guest of the South Korean Amateur Hockey Association to give presentations on hockey facilities. He met the president of Kwan University and was asked to provide a schematic design. He is most proud of the Hockey Champions (Elk River, St Thomas Academy, Minnetonka and Shattuck St. Mary's) that have benefited from his efforts. He brings the same energy that created these to all of his projects. cfrei berg@htg-a rch itects.com (952) 278-8880 James R. Grover Partner As Partner and Financial Director for the firm, Jim oversees the firm's three offices. 1im guides the team in providing functionally efficient designs, coordination of all aspects of projects and excellent communications. With more than thirty years in the industry, Jim's clients include independent financial institutions, Native American communities and Fortune 500 companies. jgraver@htg-architects.com (952) 278-8880 (MN) or (480) 222-8801 (AZ) or (813) 449-4348 (FL) htg-architects.com architects BIOS Jeffrey J. Pflipsen Partner Jeff is a partner with the firm and oversees the development and implementation of HTG's EVOBANK® services. Building on his 25 years of experience, Jeff works tirelessly to build relationships and serve clients with his high-energy and passion for architecture, design, innovation and research. jpflipsen@htg-architects.com (952) 278-8880 Philip V. Blasko Partner Phil is a registered architect with over 30 of years of experience in the design profession. His experience includes a full range of services provided to clients from site analysis through design; construction documents and construction site supervision for financial buildings up to 60,000 square feet. pblasko@htg-architects.com (952) 278-8880 htg-architects.com architects • .~ ~ Bi®s ;., Thomas R. Moorse Partner Tom has 20 years of experience in the architectural field. He has experience in many different areas, from design through construction. Tom is responsible for managing projects and staff while developing lasting relationships with clients. He enjoys providing a high level of service while overseeing all the details of a project from start to finish. tmoorse@htg-architects,com (952) 278-8880 Michael F. Kraft Partner Mike brings abusiness-based approach and over 20 years experience developing buildings and spaces which contribute to an organization's success. Mike's approach to planning and design assists clients by creating buildings and spaces that express brand image and corporate culture. He works with clients on communicating image, design and planning concepts to ensure the final product meets the project vision. Mike has lectured on topics ranging from the role of design in business to redeveloping historic properties. mkraft@htg-architects,com (952) 278-8880 ~ htg-architects.com architects architects • References Mr. Glenn Baron, President Lancer Hospitality 1255 Trapp Road -Egan, Minnesota (612)759-1278 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg worked on a number of projects with Glenn Baron that includes all the public food venues at the Minnesota Science Museum, four food venue in the Coliseum on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, and a commissary building at Como Zoo St Paul, MN as well as providing design services on RFP that Lancer Hospitality has bid on. Mr. Scott Shelden, Head of Facilities St Paul Academy 1712 Randolph Avenue - St Paul, MN 55105 (651) 696-1338 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg worked on a number of projects with Scott Shelden on the Academy's campus including a Master Planning and restoration of their Drake Ice Arena. Mr. Nick Stoneman, Head Master Shattuck St Mary's School 1000 Shumway Ave - Faribault, MN 55021 (507) 333-1500 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg worked on a number of projects with Nick Stoneman over nine years acting as the Schools Architect of record. Some of the projects included Master Planning, a major commercial kitchen remodeling, school accessibility projects, a new indoor ice arena, a new field house, and numerous renovations, remodeling, and additions to the School's academic and housing facilities. Stephanie Smith, President Goble AthleteVillage, Northern Lights Jr. Hockey Team 8109 Bryant Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55420 (612) 306-6111 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg has been assisting Stephanie in the planning and development of an athletic training facility in theTwin Cities. Zac Dockter, Head of Parks and Recreation Department City of Cottage Grove, MN 8020 80th Street 5 -Cottage Grove, MN 55016 (651) 458-3400 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg worked with Zac Dockter on the addition of a 700 seat indoor ice arena and a major remodeling addition to entrance of the City's existing ice skating facilities. Mary Meuwissen and Barbara Zadeh, Owners Victoria Creamery 1750 Tower Blvd Suite 211, Victoria, MN 55786 (612) 790-4678 HTG Architect's Vice President L Charles Freiberg has been working with Mary and Barbara on the redevelopment of the property in Victoria currently occupied by an abandon creamery. The property is scheduled to going into demolition the fall of 2010 to be replaced with a multi story combination Retail/ Health service structure built over a cover parking structure. • r ~ LJ htg-architects.com • • • Victoria Field House Victoria, Minnesota yy ~ v} 1 Size: 83,233 SF - $9.3 million The Victoria Field House has three completed components of the planned complex; a gymnasium housing two basketball courts, an upper level weights and conditioning room that looks out over the park and into the arena, and the arena itself. The arena was programmed and designed to be a practice arena for local youth hockey associations. It has an NHL (85 x 200) size rink with 350 retractable seats, four youth hockey locker rooms, and a suspended 8'wide running track. Connecting the gym and rink is a multipurpose lobby with public meeting areas offto the sides. The lobby also connects to an enclosed, elevated and heated viewing area providing warm viewing of practices and games. The lobby also leads you to a public locker room intended to serve pool, arena, and the second floor programming. The Victoria Field House opened in the parkin November 2002 with the gym opening in 2003. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Frieberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects ~.__ ~..... `r.. a d ~- L 4'- T~l i i~ - ~{ 1:.: - +I*e. 3L - ,s .-- ~.~ _ s L ~ ~v ~ ~ ~ ~.~G w Y l ~2 ~'f ~~ } , _Y ~ of 7 I S ~ `. ~ x ~ x ': ~ , _ ~ ~ r~ 1 z, ,; r'.~ L ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ . Alr ~ l G . i' r 3,'r Vadnais Heights ~p~rts complex Vadnais Heights, Minnesota _ w Size: Over 200,000 SF on 15+Acres - $15 million The northeast suburbs of theTwin Cities metro area have long needed additional playing surfaces to support the youth athletic programs. Community Facilities Partnership is working with the City of Vadnais Heights to provide indoor practice fields and two sheets of ice as anchors to a redevelopment that will become a gateway to the community. The new facility is designed to be multifunctional and will share locker rooms and common areas to help reduce the cost and increase efficiency. Amenities planned for the new facility include dry land training areas, a pro shop, concession stands, restaurants and retail. This complex will be the center of family and youth activities throughout the year and will give the sports programs a place to call home. Ilfi .,2 ~, ~- - --~ ,. . f n .. - ~ ~ ;, .~ ~ ~~. - a -- __ i. ~ ~ .~; , ~. l is ~ - _ ~ ~;~ _ 1 . <<- -_ ~: _T____ - - --~ T--- _ _ w_. ~~ mil, i i ~ r- _ __ ~ , ~ - ,~ i htg-architects.com ,'architects architects • Dakotah! Sport & Fitness Pool Addition Prior Lake, Minnesota Y =~ Size: 45,850 SF - 280 parking spaces After the addition of a second ice arena to Dakotah! Sport & Fitness, a pool addition and new parking ramp to facilitate the recent growth are being considered. f l f ~_ { \l t ~l !~' ~' 4 htg-architects.com Pagel Center Ice Arena Minnetonka, Minnesota ,.f, .~, Size: 50,736 SF - $5.9 million The Pagel Center opened behind Minnetonka High School in September 2001.The Pagel Center is a public and private development used by both the Youth Hockey Association and the High School through fees. The arena houses a single NHL sized (85 x 200) sheet of ice with 1,200 retractable bleacher seats. The ground floor also houses the public lobby, offices, public restrooms, and tickets and concession areas that serve both inside for Hockey events, as well as outside, for football, lacrosse, and soccer events. There is a second floor to Pagel with a weights and conditioning room and suspended running track around the rink. The high school uses these facilities during the school day for their wellness and conditioning classes. Minnetonka residents also have access to these facilities on a fee basis. The facilitywas originally designed to be used as an indoor filed house by the school district when the ice came out after the hockey season. The seats would be rolled back, the dasher boards removed, and the field house was ready for batting practice, indoor track practice, and baseball try-outs. After the first year of operation it became apparent that the demand for ice time was such that the ice would not come out over the off season again. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com ~ .~ ; ~_ • ~° a chitects Prior Lake /Savage Arena Prior Lake, Minnesota r~ ~~ ~' t_.~ ` f„" ~~ ~~% The Prior Lake/Savage Youth Hockey Association constructed an ice arena project in the city of Prior Lake. The project consists of two ice sheets and constructed on the local School District's property at Twin Oaks Middle School The 80,000 SF arena contains two NHL sized ice sheets.The game sheet has 650 permanent seats with locker facilities below. The practice sheet has with 650 temporary seats and in the future will be replaced with permanent seats and lockers to match the original Game sheet. During the same time this proposal was being made, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Tribal Counsel passed a resolution to expand their Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Center with a second sheet of ice. HTG Architects, the original Dakotah! Sport & Fitness Center architect, was commissioned to design the second ice sheet, a featured arena in this brochure. The Prior Lake/Savage Youth Hockey Association, a long time contracted ice renter at the Community Center, focused its attention on expanding their original rental agreement. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association htg-architects.com architects ShattuckSt. Mary's School Second Ice Sheet Faribault, Minnesota .._~ h k ' Size: 29,600 SF - $3.5 million Shattuck St Mary's School (SSMS) is a grade 6-12 private college-prep school located in Faribault, Minnesota. SSMS had long been known nationally for its boys' hockey programs. To accommodate for a growing number of players they commissioned the design of additional locker rooms connected to the existing arena for the older boys'teams. The original arena's refrigeration system was replaced at the same time.Thearena also received new dasher boards, a new lighting system, and a new dehumidification system, making the numerous summer hockey programs more comfortable and dry. SSMS made a decision to add girls' hockey and figure skating to SSMS programming. These two skating programs were so popular, ice time demand on the original arena could no longer be accommodated without scheduling daytime classes around hockey practice. The situation prompted the school to commission the design of a new indoor ice arena, the first new building on Campus since the late 1960's. The arena has 750 permanent seats, one NHL sized (85'x 200') sheet of ice, complete with public toilets, 6 hockey team locker rooms, a referees locker room, and a small concession/lobby. The arena opened in September of 2005. SSMS Boys and Girls Prep teams won their respective National Titles the next two consecutive years. * Architect Chuck Freiberg was SSMS Architect of Record for over ten years (1998 thru 2008) while in prior association. ht\g~rchitects.com architects ~ • r1 L_J • • architects Northfield Activities Center Northfield, Minnesota The Northfield Youth Hockey Association, in conjunction with St. College, commissioned a Concept Design package for review f .__ ~~ rr Ola ~ and preliminary construction pricing for atwo-sheet ice arena to ,.1_. .: - be built on land to be donated by St Olaf College. The program was rams Pro ke III H i i i ' _ ~ r _ ~ ;' ~ g y oc on s D v s developed to satisfy both the college < ; t , d the Northfield Youth Hockey Association's needs. Two NHL sized t ;l ~ }E , ~ an (85 x 200) ice sheets were planned. The college's ice sheet was to have _ '; !' ~" ' ~ ~ ~ 200 permanent seats and the Youth Hockey sheet would have 650 , _ l;; ermanent seats. Below the seating would house sufficient locker } __ ,~. ' p rooms for both programs to function. ~- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~a ~ , ' ~:; St Olaf College requested that the exterior finishes shown on the _ _ ~ F; # S, ~A$y$ ~ y;~l~' ~~ be com Irmentar to the existin architecture of the college building p ~ Y 9 ~ _~ S ~~ _ ~" ',~~~ ~ _~.. ,'~ ; .-`~ campus. . __ ~--~ t- ,~:. ~ ~ _ The project was put on hold by the college pending funding issues. -~ _~' ~_: J The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior aw 1 ~ t: _= _ association. htg-architects.com i P P P P P P 1 1 Cottage Grove Second Ice Sheet and Renovations Cottage Grove, Minnesota ,~r: ~~,t,.~. Size: 41,820 SF - $6.3 million The City of Cottage Grove was experiencing pressure for more ice time from two high school hockey programs, a growing youth hockey program, and the Cottage Grove Figure Skating School. The decision was made to add a practice sheet of ice to their existing Cottage Grove Arena. Decisions focused on the programming for the second ice sheet. The architect pointed out a number of options available for the City to consider and the program was revised: The new arena became a game facility with 650 permanent seats and the needed hockey locker rooms. With the arena now a game facility Cottage Grove's Hockey Tournament play would expand, bringing a larger number of fans, thus requiring a major redesign to the very small existing entrance to the complex. When completed, the expanded main entry, skyway connector, and public rest rooms were more than tripled from their original size. The completion schedule and original budget for the project were reviewed and minor modifications were made.The arena was still able to open in October of 2008. Cottage Grove Arena was featured in the September 2009 addition of Star Rink Magazine. Copy available upon request. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects f ~ -t ~ { .max.. ..- ~~ ~. 1~~.~~~~~F 7 ~` ~".~ _~I _ ~~ ~ ~_ (~ s M'~- --r ; ~" ~ ~~.E~f~~~~~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~. _, ~~, "~ -- - ~ ~ - ~ ` ~ ~ `~ ~..J • • r__ ,w ~ ~ ,~,. ~, , _ .~ - ~, --- - _ ~ J . y .~ ~~ ~ l • Fo re st La ke A re n a Forest Lake, Minnesota ~, . r ._-~- Design Only The Forest Lake Youth Hockey Association commissioned a Concept Design package for atwo-sheet ice arena. The. need of a Concept Design package was twofold. The first was to have marketing tools to proceed with the replacement of the existing single-sheet Forest Lake Hockey Arena. The second, to have contractors provide preliminary pricing that would assist in developing a business plan to present to the city of Forest Lake for consideration of the issuance of performance bonds to assist in the construction financing. The Arena's program statement consisted of two NHL-sized {85 x 200) ice sheets; one with 1000 permanent seats, the other with 600 retractable seats.The 1,000 seat arena would hold ice year round while the 600 seat arena would take out its ice at the end of the season and function as an indoor Field House for the local School District. The Concept Design package included diagrams of how various school/ community athletic functions could be laid out on the concrete floor. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. j--:... .~~ r - -- htg-architects.com architects ,~„ • ,architects ~~~~~'t Waconia Ice Arena Waconia, Minnesota Size: 38,788 SF - $5.4 million ;, :_ The Waconia Youth Hockey Association (WYHA) presented a design and business plan to the city of Waconia for the construction of an indoor ice arena. The project was a single NHL size facility to be built on city park property across from Waconia High School. The arena was completed in time for the 2008 skating season. The design included eight youth hockey locker rooms. The arena has 650 permanent seats and an upper standing rail allowing for 150/200 additional spectators. The arena features a lower level enclosed viewing section at the east end of the rink. There are four remaining youth hockey locker rooms and a referee locker room. On the west end of the rink is a warming room with concessions and rest rooms that will serve a future out door refrigerated sheet of ice. The arena lobby has two separate concession spaces; both serve the lobby, but one also serves an exterior plaza used in the summer by the outdoor participants in park activities.The lobby also supports a small pro-shop and two community meeting rooms. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association . htg-architect~.com ~ ~ r~ ~~ architects Proposed Becker /Big Lake Arena Big Lake, Minnesota -~~: 4 v~s= i i • The Becker Youth Hockey Association has access to a four-acre piece of property in Becker, Minnesota, just off Highway 10. The proposed plan includes development of a single NHL (85 x 100) sized arena with 600 seats, locker rooms to accommodate their youth hockey programs and the high school's varsity programs, we as well as sufficient lobby and public spaces to support the programming. The project is currently in the developmental stage and construction fund raising is ongoing. The preliminary budget and marketing concept design package has been developed as supporting materials. Numerous meetings were held, with federal and state representatives present, and including the design architect. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Frieberg while in prior association. ~ ~ r +~~ r ~ j ,~ 1 ~` ~ ~ 5 ~/ ~ ~ 17S ~ 1 '~ R ~' f r~ , ~ Jy 5 `, ~ `` 4 / / . ; ~ ~: 1 ~~ ~ 1 J ~:~/ htg-architects.com ~~~ .~~ = `~ ~ ..i ;,~ v' _ ~~ ~ ~1 r _ ____ ~ . 4rf ~ _ , ~' ' ~ ~ L 'v f F~ t ii ~ i 7J' {. ~ .l I a ,I ~ a i i i St.Thomas Academy Ice Arena Mendota Heights, Minnesota ...~ :JA Size: 36,550 SF - $4.8 million Sitting atop a hill overlooking the Mississippi/Minnesota River Valleys, the St. Thomas Academy Ice Arena is "home ice" to the St Thomas Academy boys' high school hockey program, as well as the University of St Thomas Division III NCAA men`s and women's hockey programs. The arena consists of a single NHL sized rink with 1,500 permanent seats. There are three varsity locker rooms and four youth hockey locker rooms under the seats. The facility also has coaching offices, weights and conditioning room, on site physical therapy room, and team meeting rooms. In addition to the lobby/concession area there is, on the south end of the rink, an Alumni Room used by the alumni association for pre- and post-game celebrations, as well as a team parties. The site was designed to also accommodate a second sheet to the west of the original arena. The arena is an NHL size (85 x 200) rink, supported with a storage room for the dasher boards during the off seasons, a refrigeration room, and an ice re-surfacer room. Future plans include alobby/warming house/locker room facility. The St Thomas Arena opened in September of 2003. Shortly after the opening, the Cadets of St Thomas Academy went on to win back to back championships in the Minnesota State High School Hockey Championships. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com • architects • • • Universityof Minnesota at Mankato State Mankato State University Arena Mankato, Minnesota Size: $17 million The city of Mankato and Mankato State University commissioned a design foran ice arena to be"Home Ice"forthe Mankato State Women's Division I Hockey Program. The arena would also provide a practice facility for the Mankato State Men's Division 1 Hockey Program, and the site would be designed to also allow for a future six lane curling rink. The basic design program included one 1,500-seat NHL size sheet (85x200) arena, used by all parties, except for the MSU Women's Hockey program home ice; one 350-seat (retractable) Olympic size sheet (100x200) practice arena used by all parties, but primarily a practice facility for the MSU Men's Hockey program; Connecting lobby with stairs, elevator lobby, offices, ticketing and concessions, concourse, public restrooms, and storage. The Concept Design Phase included preliminary construction cost estimate, preliminary site planning, and a power point presentation for the State Legislature for bonding approval. The project was placed on hold by the State due to State Budget issues. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects Bill Collier Community Ice Arena Klamath Falls, Oregon Ft~ Size: 30,875 SF - $2.6 million Klamath Ice Sports (KIS) wanted to provide a covered outdoor facility that would be used through all four seasons, but first and foremost, as a refrigerated outdoor ice arena. The approved design took from the history and natural beauty that surrounds Klamath Falls. Large concrete piers were used to represent the mountains that surround the site. Strong laminated wood arches to represent the trees and the lumber industry that first establish the site. A white tensile fabric roof stretched over the arches to represent the ever present clouds in the Oregon skies. The fabric allows the sun rays through during the day and the arena lights illuminate the skies in the evening. Skating is open five months of the year. The remaining time the structure is used for weddings, concerts, and a staging area for golf events on the Running Y Ranch Resort, which donated the property for the arena. The area is a NHL-size (85 x 200) rink, with a storage room for the dasher boards in the off seasons, a refrigeration room, and an ice re- surfacer room. Future plans include alobby/warming house/locker room facility. The Bill Collier Community Ice Arena was the featured article on the cover of ISI's Edge Magazine in December 2003. Copy available upon request. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association htg-architects.com architects • • Monticello Skating Pavilion Monticello, Minnesota ~~v • Design Only In 2003 the Monticello Youth Hockey Association commissioned a Concept Design to be presented to the city of Monticello, along with a business plan for the construction of an ice arena/soccer dome project. The project consisted of a single sheet ice arena connected to an air-supported fabric domed structure covering a regulation size soccerfield. The 35,500 SF Arena contained one NHL size ice sheet with 650 permanent seats. Below the seats were two high school varsity and 4 youth hockey locker rooms. The lobby, concessions area, and public rest rooms were sized to accommodate the occupants of the proposed attached air-supported dome. There were also youth hockey offices and a Weights and Conditioning room. Although the City Planning Department and City Counsel supported the MYHA plan, public opposition grew over the city's gift of the property. The city reversed its offer and placed a cost on the land that stopped the development. The school district later offered property at-the new middle school, but required the school district's architect to design the arena. The original property off Interstate 94 remains undeveloped. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects ~yR~(1~ ~'G'yP ~f{~. ; 'ry F,' ~F ~~ .fib, ~_ - t ~~ 4 ~~~~, ~ , ~ ~ - t ^ ~ i ± i _ ' i . ~ ' T~--- ~ s ~ '~` ~ , ~ , __ A ~; ~ ~ a ' ~ 4 , _ I `~_- ~ _. - Elk River Arena Addition Elk River, Minnesota w'k' -T. Size: 42,880 - $5.3 million The city of Elk River partnered with the Elk River Youth Hockey Association and the Elk River School District to commission a design to add a second sheet of ice to the city-owned existing arena, located near Elk River High School. Two design features facing the designer were: First, the original arena was apre-manufactured metal building and the new arena was to be of precast insulated concrete panels. Second, the new rink would have the first Olympic size (100'x 200') ice sheet installed for a Minnesota high school hockey program. A two-story connecting link was designed to connect the two arenas. The link is designed to housetwo varsity locker rooms, fourYHA locker rooms, storage, and the figure skaters warm up room. The locker rooms on the ground floor are designed to serve both rinks.The upper floor of the link acts as an observation deck into each of the arenas. The design also expanded the lobby area, public restrooms, and the concession areas. The new arena is a year-round facility. The new arena has 2,000 seats, a concrete floor, and a suspended wal-king track around the rink. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. .~- . tr » ~~ . 's> ~ ~ „a ~ r - _ - -- a 'r'- -~~ -_ - ~~- °. << cs ~~ ~'~- - ~ I~ ~ ~~ ,~ _ ,~. „~ .==~a.r~ _ -_. _ _ d -, ~, >, -" - .-- - - . - ~, ~ ~. t ., - y, # 1~ ~~~ --,_s '~ . C] htg-architects.com architects ~,. - -- . - - _- -s ~-i, '~ ~ '~ • f -~~ ~_ 'I -- - - ,~, - ~I , White Bear Lake Arena White Bear Lake, Minnesota ~,, .~~ .~. Design Only Several Concept Design packages have been done for adding new ice arenas in White Bear Lake. The YH Board needed marketing tools to proceed with obtaining the Association's approval for a new facility to fill the gap in ice time. This Concept package provided contractors the tools needed to develop preliminary pricing to prepare a business plan to present to the Cityfor consideration of the issuance of performance bonds. The Arena's program statement consisted of two NHL sized ice sheets, one with 1,200 permanent seats, the other with 600 retractable seats. Under the permanent seats and second floor concourse there were two High School varsity locker rooms, and eight youth hockey locker rooms. Over the course of three years, two other Concept Design packages were prepared for theYouth Hockey Association, one to add a sheet of ice to the current White Bear Lake Arena, and a second to add a second sheet to one of the existing county rinks. Neither of these options was adopted. Fortunately, HTG Architects was selected to be the Architect of record in the design and construction of the new two-sheet facility in Vadnais Heights, MN of which the WBLYHA is major component. *The projects mentioned other than Vadnais Heights were designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects I~ d f r ~] • architects ,~ Shattuck. St, Mary's Dane Field House Soccer Field /Bleacher Project Faribault, Minnesota ~~: SSMS had long been known nationally for its hockey programs. To accommodate a growing numberofstudentsinterested in theirsoccer and lacrosse programs, they commissioned adding an air supported fabric dome over an artificial turf soccer/lacrosse facility. Included in the project was an enclosed walkway connecting the dome to the new ice arena and the addition of the arena's lobby, which included the soccer/ lacrosse locker rooms for visiting and SSMS teams, as well as a concessions area, The Saber Cafe. In conjunction with the Field House, was the construction of an adjoining out door artificial turf soccer/lacrosse field. The school later commissioned a design study for adding 500 permanent bleacher seats and vending areas. These projects were designed by Chuck Freiberg in 2005. The 48,000 SF Dane Family Field House opened on May 5, 2006 at a final cost of $2.1M. The stadium seating estimated at $1.2M has not gone into construction. * Architect Chuck Freiberg was SSMS Architect of Record for over ten years (1998 thru 2008) while in prior association. htg-architects.com architects Lawrenceville, New Jersey Lawrenceville School ~~ Lawrenceville School's existing arena was a seasonal rink open to the elements on three sides. It did have a metal roof structure that covered a sand floor surrounded by a heaving concrete perimeter slab supporting very old wooden dasher boards. A Lawrenceville School Alumni thought the hockey program deserved better. He commission the arena be enclosed and turned into a state of the art, year-round hockey Arena. The original roof was removed and additional steel support added. The arena was enclosed with a masonry insulated exterior with bricks matching the campus. Two varsity locker rooms, four visiting team locker rooms, two coaches' offices, a new refrigeration system, a refrigerated concrete floor, new aluminum dasher boards, new boards on the seats, and an ice re-surfacer room completed the arena. The fireplace was enclosed in a large room, maximizing the views of the arena and the wooded campus with as much glass storefront as possible. Chairs, tables, benches, couches, a piano, rest rooms, and a kitchen were added, so the room could function as the concessions area during games and as the Student Union during the remainder of the year. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior ~ ~ _ ~- ~ -~~- - association. ~~'' rr4.-~~ ~ ''"l-.t..x3i.... 'i-V~ i3L'<~ i 1 II i~~l I )~f ~~ :~ • htg-architects.com architects • ~, Minnetonka High School Field Seating Minnetonka, Minnesota Shortly after the Pagel Center opened, the Minnetonka High School had an air supported structure placed over their football/ soccer/lacrosse field. They noticed the visiting team's seating area was in need of replacement and that a visiting team locker room, permanent concessions, and public toilets needed to be addressed. The commissioning of a design study included new bleacher type seating with tuck under storage rooms, a visiting team locker room, concessions and public toilets. The study was completed and given to the high school's parent organization who, in turn, dealt with local suppliers and adesign- buildcontract to complete a major portion of the design. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Frieberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com ;, , ~, ,:. ,, __ a' ;.--~.. ,,,, ~-~ ~.~ f r„ -. ~, ~~.?` '8 _ f~ ' _ ~ -~ ,,..~_ ~_ I ,-~ • architects Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Memorial Rink Barnstable, Massachusetts :,,{ ._ The Town of Barnstable sought a multipurpose sports venture named in honor of Lt. Joseph P Kennedy who lost his life while serving in Us Air Force during WWII in the Pacific. The existing facility was alaminate/wood structured roof covering an open air space that had a multipurpose concrete floor that was used for seasonal covered events. The Town commissioned a Design Study for enclosing the existing facility, making it a year-round Community Center and adding a second indoor ice arena with 650 seats. The Town's program also included new offices for the Parks and Recreation Department, a central lobby, new locker rooms, rest rooms, community meeting rooms, concession areas, and additional parking. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Freiberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com F~~ i Northern Lights AthleteUllage Twin Cities Area, Minnesota Theowners ofthe Northern Lights Juniors Hockey Team in Minneapolis have been looking for a site for over eight years to build an athletic training facility that would attract local, state, regional, professional, international and Olympic class athletes. Designs have proved on three possible sites. This particular sites was in Bloomington, Minnesota. The programme intent is to always reuse any existing facilities on a site as well as adding indoor sporting venues such as a two sheet ice arena and a curling rink, Olympic natatorium, gymnasiums for basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling. Outdoor fields are also programmed for soccer, lacrosse, baseball and softball, Nordic skiing and training trails. The program also includes a conference center/hotel/banquet facility that will act as host for any and all events in the Village. A residence housing component for the Northern Lights Junior hockey team is included for out-of-town/state team members and the team will call the arena their home and practice facility. A regional sports medicine clinic will be a major tenant in the facility, along with a number of nonprofit organizations which support similar activities on the community, state, national and global basis. *The project was designed by Architect Chuck Frieberg while in prior association. htg-architects.com • ~-~." architects ~ _ _ ~; .~ ~. ~ ~~.~~. ',_,. ~ Client List This list includes consulting, remodeling, additions and new building projects. RECREATIONAL PROJECTS Vadnais Heights Sports Complex -Vadnais Heights, MN Vadnais Heights Sports Dome -Vadnais Heights, MN Vadnais HeightsYMCA-Vadnais Heights, MN Elk River Olympic size 2nd Arena* -Elk River, MN Pagel Center Arena* - Minnetonka, MN Victoria Field House* -Victoria, MN St Thomas Arena* -Mendota Heights, MN Shattuck St Marys Second Sheet* - Faribault, MN Waconia Arena* -Waconia, MN Cottage Grove Addition* -Cottage Grove, MN Bill Collier Arena* -Klamath Falls, OR St Paul Academy - St Paul, MN Lawrenceville School Arena* -Lawrenceville, NJ White Plains Arena* -White Plains, NY Kwan University Arena* -Soul South Korea Global Athlete Village Center* -Bloomington, MN Historic Milwaukee Depot Arena** - Minneapolis, MN Boy Scouts of America -Golden Valley, MN Dickinson Park and Recreation Building -Dickinson, ND Dickinson Regional Multi-Use Building - Dickinson, ND Northridge Pool -Highlands Ranch, CO Rosemount Ice Arena - Rosemount, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Children's Pool & Deck -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Ice Center -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Sport & Fitness -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Sport & Fitness Chiropractic - Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community architects Dakotah! Sport & Fitness Pool Addition Study -Prior Lake, Minnesota Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Park Shelter -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Physical Therapy Clinic -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Playworks -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Playworks Link Event Center -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Powwow Grounds -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community RV Campground Building -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community RV Park Administration Building -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community RV Park Showers -Prior Lake, MN Spruce Pool Renovation -Boulder, CO Superior /Douglas County YMCA - Superior, WI *designed by architect Chuck Freiberg will in prior association **designed by architect Mike Kraft while in prior association NATIVE AMERICAN PROJECTS Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Community Center -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Ice Center -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah Mall Remodel -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Sport & Fitness -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Sport & Fitness Chiropractic - Prior Lake, MN htg-architects.com architects ~- Client List ~~a~:, .~ ~ ~~. MUNICIPAL PROJECTS Anoka Hennepin ISD#11 Oakview Middle School Servery Remodel -Andover, MN Anoka Hennepin School District Child Nutririon Program Planning -Anoka, MN Associated Free Lutheran Bible School Housing - Plymouth, MN Canadian Customs Building -International Falls, MN Chaska City Hall /Library /Police Station -Chaska, MN Chaska Fire Station - Chaska, MN Chaska License Center -Chaska, MN Chaska Municipal Study- Chaska, MN Chaska Performing Arts Center Study- Chaska, MN Deephaven Public Works Garage -Deephaven, MN City of Hanover- Hanover, MN City of Rogers Police Station -Rogers, MN KODA Energy, LLC -Prior Lake, MN Oak Grove Public Works -Oak Grove, MN Ramalynn Montessori School -Apple Valley Rogers Public Works Facility -Rogers, MN Rosholt School Addition - Rosholt, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Community Center -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Dakotah! Sport & Fitness -Prior Lake, Minnesota Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Fire Station -East Village -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Green Study -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Government Center -Prior Lake, Minnesota Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Master Plan -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Media Center- Prior Lake, Minnesota, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community New Community Center -Prior Lake, MN htg-architects.com Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Public Works -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Water Plant -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Water Reclamation Facility -Prior Lake, MN Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Veterans Memorial -Prior Lake, MN St. Cloud State University- St. Cloud, MN U.S. Customs & Immigration -International Falls, MN VA Electrical Building - St. Cloud, MN VA Hospital - St. Cloud, MN Waconia Public Works Garage -Waconia, MN Waconia Water Treatment Study - Waconia, MN Young America City Hall /Library -Young America • • • !~ i • Design Group F'~i ]TH E l.- r ~' l ~.. .N v F , -q.~ -1 . - '~'~ k1 _ _. 71 , } ~. tyl ~- ll~., ~:' ,..- - ~ ~~F--.-.. 3 " ht -_ _ yd I' __ r t: ~'r i ~ . _ #. ,,~ __ ,. ~r~ _ 'X k'' L ~ IY s ,,y , [ i'y r~!'1 °`"~1 ' ~ ~ ~'-{ 3~3 stn ~ ~~ -'3 ? ~~ '~ te4 ~e,, fi~ =rte ~ -~ ~~i _ ~ _ - tY.~T-- r, - ,. 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Our projects and services range from feasibility studies to comprehensive architectural engineering contracts for projects of all sizes. 292 is renowned for our ice facilities and recreational centers design expertise. From outdoor community rinks to integrated community centers complete with aquatics and fitness amenities, 292 staff have developed a substantial portfolio of community recreation projects. Moreover, we understand the needs and challenges associated with public facilities and have the skills necessary for effectively facilitating partnerships between government and community groups through the complex design process. Our emphasis on stakeholder involvement and clear communication has resulted in recreational facilities that respond to diverse needs and reflect the community. A few examples of our work include: > Burnsville Ice Center Renovation, Burnsville, MN > Braemar ice Arena Renovation, Edina, MN > Hobbs Municipal Ice Center, Eau Claire, WI > Maple Grove Ice Arena Expansion, Maple Grove, MN > Lakeville Hasse Arena, Lakeville, MN > Buffalo Civic Center Arena, Buffalo, MN > Chaska Community Center, Chaska, MN • > Ice Den, Phoenix Coyotes Training Facility, Phoenix, AZ > Rogers Ice Facility, Rogers, MN > Plymouth Ice Arena, Plymouth, MN > St. Louis Mills/Blues Ice Facility, St. Louis, MO > Anaheim Ducks Ice Study, Anaheim, CA Several of these completed projects first began as studies. A study will .help answer the questions: "Who will utilize the facility?" "What amenities could it include?" "Is it sustainable?" 292's studies provide solid data and analysis, determining: community resources, community needs and interests, conceptual design, project potential and recommended direction, probable costs and possible project schedules. 292's comprehensive studies enable our clients to make critical decisions and provide them with a clear vision for their potential project. An essential element of 292's project approach is client collaboration. Our best projects have been programmed, planned and designed with extensive input from our clients. They feel engaged in the process and know that their interests and their constituents' needs are of the utmost importance to the 292 team. We are truly ~ dedicated to our clients and to the success of their projects, from the initial vision through completion and beyond. 292's significant list of community projects is a testament to our responsive, respectful, and innovative character. 0 w 292 staff have proven experience in ice and recreational facility studies and design, ~ making us a natural fit for the City of Elk River. a a m U N • c w 2. Project Team Qualifications Z~~ Design Group 292 Project Team 292 has established itself as a preeminent ice and recreational facility architectural firm. The primary reason is our staff; for this feasibility study, Thomas Betti, AIA and Steve Wohlford, RA. Asa 292 Partner, Tom has consistently led our projects with a critical design eye, a commitment to clients and the communities that they serve, and ingenuity. Tom and Steve have worked together on numerous studies and projects for ice arenas and other recreational facilities. Their most recent collaboration, an expansion of the Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena in Eau Claire,. WI, was completed in January. Thomas Betti, AIA, Design Principal/Project Manager, 292 Tom directs 292's ice studio and has a sound understanding of the issues that communities face in the design of recreation projects. He has expertise in all phases of architecture: programming, design, code reviews, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, construction administration and post construction services. Tom has worked with numerous government agencies and educational institutions in the design of their recreational facilities including: ice arenas, community centers, and aquatic centers. His projects have often included "green design" elements, like thermally efficient roofing and recycled building materials. In addition to his design work, Tom has coached and been vice president of his son's youth hockey association. For this project, Tom will manage the 292 project team and ensure the timely completion of all tasks. Additionally, he will provide the ice facility design expertise that this project requires. Education > Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1995 > Associate of Applied Science, Ferris State University Professional Affiliations & Registrations > American Institute of Architects > NCAARB > Registered Architect in Minnesota, Ohio, Arizona, Missouri Steve Wohlford, AIA, Project Architect, 292 As a designer and architect working with Tom for over 10 years, Steve is experienced with all phases of architecture: initial project programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, bidding, and construction administration. His recent projects at. 292 include planning and full architectural services for ice arenas, stadiums and community centers. For this project, Steve will provide planning and production services to complete the study. Education > Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1995 > Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of California at Berkeley, 1991 Professional Affiliations & Registrations > Registered Architect in Minnesota a a Q .N 0 LL C a~ Q m U v 'c W 2 • 2. Project Team Qualifications ~~Z - Design Group Overview of Sub-Consultants 292 has along-standing record of success; from our design results to how we collaborate with our clients, to the dynamic partnerships we create with talented consultants. We approach each project by creating a solid team that has the high- level of knowledge and creativity, to achieve the goals of the project. For this study our team will combine the nationally recognized ice facility expertise of 292 with Stevens Engineers, a noted refrigeration engineer and along-time collaborator. Stevens Engineers, Inc. (SEI) -Refrigeration Engineering 2211 O'Neil Roatl, Hudson, WI 54016 Phone: 715.386.5819 Fax: 715.386.5879 www.stevensengineers.com SEI specializes in the planning, consultation, design, and construction observation of new ice rink facilities and the evaluation and renovation of existing ice rink facilities. For over 33 years, SEI has been providing personalized, consulting engineering services to both municipal and private clients, developing a solid reputation as design professionals. In just the past three years alone, SEI has been involved in over 20 ice rink related projects. SEI is one of the few engineering firms in the nation that can provide experienced, ice rink consultation and design services under the direction of registered professional engineers. They are the only firm with a project manager who • holds a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering tailored for ice rink applications and designs. SEI is a participating member in the Minnesota Ice Arena Managers Association, the Wisconsin Ice Arena Managers Association, and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers organization. Their continuous involvement in the industry at all levels gives them an overall competitive edge; providing clients with first hand experience on the operation of ice. rink facilities. Scott Ward, P.E., Ice Arena Cansultant/Project Engineer, Stevens Engineering Scott has over 10 years experience in civil and mechanical engineering fields. He is experienced in a broad range of engineering activities including: project management, and design and construction for municipal projects. With his experience in hydraulics, pumping and piping systems, heat transfer, refrigeration, structures, and materials such as concrete, Scott has developed a specialty in designing ice systems. He has been involved with over 35 ice arena projects, focusing on the design of ice rink floors and refrigeration systems. For this study, Scott will be responsible for developing an effective and efficient refrigeration system design. 0 LL Education ~ > Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of 9 Minnesota a~ > Bachelor of Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota `-' Professional Affiliations & Registrations • > Registered Professional Engineer ~_ > American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning W Engineers > Minnesota Ice Arena Managers Association 3 2. Project Team Qualifications ~~~ Design Group Nelson-Rudie & Associates, Inc. (NRA) -Mechanical Engineering 9100 49th Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428 Phone: 763.367.7600 Fax: 763.367.7601 www.nelsonrutlie.com 292 enjoys along-standing professional relationship with Nelson-Rudie & Associates, a neighboring consulting engineering firm .established in 1976. They provide mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering services on a wide range of project types and have extensive experience with public recreational facilities and ice arenas: Services include feasibility studies, construction documents, construction administration, energy studies and analysis, and system commissioning. The stability of staff and personal involvement by senior staff members provides high-quality work for clients, assuring on-time and on-budget responses during all phases of a project. 292 has worked with Nelson-Rudie on several recent projects including the Plymouth Ice Arena addition, Saint Louis Blues/Mills Arena, and Chaska Community Center, among others. Mike Woehrle, P.E., Project Mechanical Engineer, Nelson-Rudie Mike, one of four principals at Nelson Rudie, has more than 20 years mechanical engineering experience involving design, coordination, meetings, shop drawing review and field inspections. He has designed numerous ice facilities and he is highly regarded for his expertise in the design of dehumidification and air distribution systems as they relate specifically to ice arenas. He has extensive experience in ice • facility mechanical systems and he will be a great asset for the project. Mike holds his bachelor's of mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. For this study, Mike will be responsible for reviewing and developing efficient mechanical system designs. Education > Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota Professional Affiliations & Registrations > Registered Professional Engineer > American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers. a a .N LL C N Q N U N C w 4 r, 3.292's Project Process ~~~ Design Group r 1 LJ Project Understanding The 292 Project Team is excited about the proposed study for the City of Elk River because of our working history with the City and Ice Arena Staff in the past reviewing possible building improvement ideas. Ice arenas have changed drastically in the past 20 years from both a design and technological point of view. Along with these changes we have also seen how ice arenas are viewed in the community, they are now significant social and community hubs. Some of the ideas shared with us during our walk-thru reflect these trends. The 292 Project Team understands some of the building improvements being contemplated in include: • Look at replacing the existing original ice arena with a new 300 plus seat ice arena • Provide a shared concessions stand between the two rinks • Create a larger entrance area and lobby. This area would include large doors, pro-shop area, meeting room,, office area, cafe style seating, trophy cases, vending and arcade area, hockey bag storage space, janitors closet. Also, it is important to be able to separate both rinks operationally. • Bathroom upgrades/New Bathrooms • Add varsity level team rooms that can hold both the JV and Varsity Teams in one room. • Provide toilets/showers adjacent to or within the new varsity team rooms • Add a figure skating room with ballet bar • Remodel ice resurfacer room to handle two ice resurfacers • New ice plant to operate both rinks The above list highlights just some of the ideas the study should address. As the study develops we anticipate that many more ideas and items will need to be incorporated into the study. The tasks we have outlined in the Work Plan, connect directly to the objectives of the study, and define our approach to accomplishing them. Because of 292's extensive ice facili#y experience, we will be able to provide you with a study that achieves all of your goals and creates a solid path for the next phase of development. Project Approach A Core Team 292 will dedicate a core team consisting of working Design Principals and support staff to the project. This consistency of staff ensures that knowledge is retained, accuracy is maximized, and ahigh-level of responsiveness to client needs is provided. 292 will have contractual responsibility for the project. Architectural design, a a refrigeration, and other appropriate services will be provided by 292 and our sub- :~' consultants. Our team understands both the challenges of public recreational facility projects and the opportunities they present. c Design is Good Stewardship 292 believes that design can reflect environmental stewardship. Daylighting, indoor air quality, energy usage, water usage, future growth, technology changes, and site c coverage are all elements that the 292 team considers relative to increasing the y_ W longevity of our facilities and their impact on the environment. Many of 292's recent projects examine life cycle costing on building systems, developing along-term look at the building to better understand its future impact on the environment and ~ the financial implications. 292 staff members have provided assistance on these 3.292's Project Process z~~ Design Group projects by reviewing both capital and ongoing operational costs. 292's goal is to design innovative and pragmatic buildings that promote reuse of resources where possible; provide a highly functional and healthful environment for the occupants; minimize pollution; have a long, useful life expectancy, and most importantly, meet the current and future needs of all project participants and maximize the benefit achieved for each dollar spent. The Work Plan The 292 team begins each project with a clearly defined work plan that outlines the project's goals and potential outcomes. The work plan outlined below will address the scope of services anticipated for this study. 292 would be happy to work with you to modify this plan as needed to best suit your needs. 1. Project Kickoff Representatives of the City of Elk River and other project stakeholders will meet with the 292 project team to discuss the work plan and to identify the decision-makers who will be involved in the project. We then prepare a statement of goals and objectives and aschedules/agendas for additional meetings and presentations. 2. User Input With an established statement of goals and objectives, the next critical phase is to review the work undertaken to date and collect input from the various groups and individuals who will be participating in the facility. The 292 team feels strongly that the greater-the open dialogue with the various partnering groups, the greater the • potential for a successful study. 3. Facility Program Development and Review After collecting input from the various users, the 292 team will prepare a written facility program - a document outlining and prioritizing the needs and requests of the project stakeholders. The preparation of this initial draft program document will begin to establish the parameters of the facility design at each level and will become the outline for further development of the project. The city, user-groups and other stakeholders will then review the program documents to insure compliance with their needs, desires and wishes. Often this will entail difficult decisions regarding budget, building area, and included amenities. The 292 team will provide professional cost consultation and guidance in the resolution of these issues. 4. Conceptual Design With approval of the written facility programs, the 292 team will prepare a series of conceptual designs. These concepts will formulate the adjacencies and relationships between the various components of the project, explore the space requirements ~ and relative costs, and provide a clear understanding of the possibilities for the ~ Elk River Ice Arena. These conceptual designs will begin to suggest the form and ~- organization of the project and are a useful tool for analyzing the operational aspects Q of the proposed project. The final conceptual designs will set the basis for defining- project scope and budget. 292 provides guidance during this process, refining the ~ various designs to create final conceptual design alternatives that best meet the needs of the community. All of the designs prepared during the conceptual design ~ phase will include site plans to assist in understanding the impact the design will ~ have on the existing site in terms of parking, circulation, emergency access and other site planning concerns including compliance with local zoning ordinances. W 6 3.292's Project Process Z~2 Design Group 5. Preliminary Cost Estimate Once the conceptual designs are prepared, 292 will work with an experienced and qualified construction cost estimator to provide preliminary budgets for each of the options that were developed. Acost-benefit analysis can be generated and recommendations made for a preferred option. The estimates maybe used to reliably establish a budget for constructing and furnishing the project. 6. Final Report The Conceptual Design Study process will conclude with the preparation of a final report. 292 will assemble all data and other critical information into a comprehensive, user-friendly document. This report will document the study process and serve as an outline to help guide the ice rink planning, design, and construction, as well as help define the economic parameters of the project. In addition to printed copies of the study, 292 will provide an electronic version (PDF) that can be incorporated into websites, e-newsletters, or other multimedia presentation to promote the projects benefits to the community and to project's stakeholders. 7. Presentation of the Completed Feasibilty Study The 292 team will present the completed Feasibility Study to the City of Elk River and to other community stakeholders that are interested in the completed study. r~ ~J a a } .~ LL C N Q U N C w 7 4. 292 References Z~~ Design Group Maple Grove Ice Arena Addition, Maple Grove, MN This project included the addition of an NHL-sized rink with locker rooms and associated support facilities. Frank Weber, Community Center Operations Supervisor City of Maple Grove 12951 Weaver Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55369-9409 763.494.6565 fweber@ci.maple-grove.mn.us Plymouth Ice Arena, Plymouth, MN This addition includes an NHL-sized rink, cafe area, and spectator seating, to the existing facility. Eric Blank, Parks and Recreation Director 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 763.509.5201 eblankC~?ci.plymouth.mn.us Hobbs Ice Arena, Eau Claire, WI This facility includes the renovation of an existing two-sheet ice arena, plus the • addition of a 213-size ice sheet, the UW-Blue Golds men's and women's locker rooms and training area. Also included in this project was a complete renovation and addition to the existing lobby, offices, toilets, concessions and vending area. Phil Fieber, Parks & Rec Director City of Eau Claire 915 Menomonie Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 715.839.5031 phil.fieber@eauclairewi.gov Ice Den, Phoenix Coyotes Training Facility, Phoenix, AZ This facility includes year-round training accommodations for the National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes, including two NHL ice sheets, therapy spaces, apro- shop, party rooms, a cafe and corporate offices. a Michael O'Hearn ~° Administrative Vice President _a Coyotes Ice, LLC 9375 East Bell Road -Suite 101 Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1500 ~ 480.473.5835 mohearn@coyotesice.com ~ Q m U N c w 8 5. Fee Proposal Z~2 Design Group Fee 292 proposes to complete the feasibility study outlined above for the lump-sum fee of $10,000 including expenses. Should the City of Elk River elect to move forward with the project and 292 is selected to complete the work, 50% of the $10,000 fee ($5,000) will be credited against the first invoice for design services. The 292 team strives to tailor the fee structure to the client's expectations and requirements. As always, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss our fees and their development with you. Reimbursable Expenses -- In addition to the lump sum fee Reimbursable expenses include but are not limited to the following: • Cost of out-of-town travel, lodging and electronic communications in connection with the project • Transportation cost at current rates, including parking fees • Reproductions, plots, standard form documents, photocopies, project photography, postage, long-distance telephone calls, facsimiles, handling and delivery of Instruments of Service • Materials required to assemble reports. • Printing. of construction bid sets • Renderings, models and mock-ups requested by the owner • Other similar direct project-related expenditures Reimbursable expenses are billable at 10% over cost. • a a a N LL C N Q N U N • C W 6. Other Information: Team Experience ~~'~ Design Group With our mission to design for communities, 292 has partnered with numerous government agencies, community groups, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, to help them achieve their building goals. The following project lists and profiles give you a brief glimpse into our experience. Ice -Feasibility Studies Anaheim Ducks Facility Analysis, Anaheim, CA Blake School Ice Arena Study, Hopkins, Minnesota Bloomington ice Garden, Bloomington, Minnesota Campbell County Ice Arena, Gillette, Wyoming Champlin Community Center, Champlin, Minnesota Champlin Youth Hockey Association/Champlin Ice Forum Addition Study, Champlin, Minnesota Chaska Community Center, Chaska, Minnesota Community and Recreation Center, Sioux Center, Iowa Collingwood Multiple-Use Recreation Facility, Collingwood, Ontario Creve Coeur Recreational Facilities, Creve Coeur, Missouri Delano Community and Ice Arena Study, Delano, MN East Peoria Ice Arena, East Peoria, Illinois Elk River Ice Arena Study, Elk River, MN Fergus Falls Ice Arena, Fergus Falls, Minnesota Green Island Ice Arena and La Crosse Center, Lacrosse, Wisconsin Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota Northfield Civic Center, Northfield, Minnesota Pasadena Ice Center, City of Pasadena, CA Red Wing Community Arena, Red Wing, Minnesota Rogers Ice Facility Study, Rogers, Minnesota Sister Bay Wisconsin Outdoor Ice Arena, Sister Bay, Wisconsin St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota Completed Ice Facilities . All Seasons Center Ice Arena, Sioux Center, IA Braemar Ice Arena Renovation, Edina, MN Buffalo Civic Center Ice Arena, Buffalo, MN Burnsville Ice Center Renovation, Burnsville, MN Champlin Ice Forum, Champlin, MN Chaska Community Center Ice Arena, Chaska, MN Cook Memorial Arena, Coon Rapids, MN Dielmann Ice Complex, Creve Coeur, MO Doris Billow Ice Arena, Waynesboro, PA Hobbs Ice Arena Addition and Renovation, Eau Claire, WI Ice Den, Phoenix Coyotes Training Facility, Scottsdale, AZ , Ice Midwest, Overland Park, KS Jordan Valley Recreational Ice, Springfield, MO Lakeville King's Park Ice Arena, Lakeville, Minnesota Maple Grove Ice Arena Addition, Maple Grove, MN Plymouth Ice Arena Addition, Plymouth, MN Red Wing Ice Arena, Red Wing, MN Roosevelt Park Ice Arena, Rapid City, SD St. Croix Valley Sports Complex, Stillwater, MN St. Louis Mills/Blues Ice Arena, St, Louis, MO >. University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Arena (Ridder Arena), Minneapolis, MN ~ Veterans Memorial Community Center Ice Arena, Inver Grove Heights, MN ~ _~ Community Recreation N All Seasons Center, Sioux Center, IA ° v Bowling Green National Guard Training and Community Center, Bowling Green, OH ~ Chaska Community Center, Chaska, MN ~ East YMCA, St. Paul, MN Q Fairmont Outdoor Community Pool, Fairmont, MN ~ Gladstone Community Center, Gladstone, MO ~ Grandview Community Center, Grandview, MO ~ Jewish Community Center, St. Louis Park, MN c Legacy Park Community Center, Lee's Summit, MO Maplewood Community Center, Maplewood, MN Monticello City Half and Community Center, Monticello, MN St. Croix Valley Sports Complex, Stillwater, MN Veterans Memorial Community Center, Inver Grove Heights, MN j • • • ~~+6 'r. _4._ .,'''_~~ Plymouth Ice Center Plymouth, Minnesota Design Group Completed in Fali 2004, the Plymouth Ice Center project added a third NHL-size ice sheet to the existing ice arena. The addition includes seating for 492 spectators, team rooms, support spaces, and acafe/lounge. The project also included a complete re-design of the main entry and concessions area. The design incorporated "green building materials" for increased energy efficiency and ap- plied avariety of methods to reduce energy usage. Those meth- ods included a thermally efficient roof system, green tinted exterior glass to capitalize on solar gain in the winter, and recycled building materials. Our staff worked with the City of Plymouth to create anew identity for the facility that serves 40 youth hockey teams, adult hockey and figure skating clubs, and area schools. Accomplishing the goal as the area's finest ice facility, the arena's community appeal was enhanced with the addition of an Internet cafe and lounge with wireless access points. The existing building remained open for use during the entire de- sign and construction process. OWNER CONTACT: Eric Blank Park and Recreation Director City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55442 763.509.5201 GROSS AREA 41,000 s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $4,200,000 COMPLETION November 2004 • Rogers Activity Center Rogers, Minnesota l~ Design Group After our staff completed a study in 2006, the City decided to move forward on the design and construction of a new ice arena-the Rogers Activity Center. The Center opened in January 2007 and features an NHL-sized ice sheet (85' x 200') with seating for 552 spectators, four youth hockey team rooms, two varsity level team rooms with direct access from the shared high school parking lot, 61 new parking stalls, concessions area, cafe style seating, and a stylish 3,000 square foot community room with views of ice ac- tivities and wetlands adjacent to the facility. A popular community room houses a variety of activities, from club meetings to seniors' socials to children's birthday parties. A highlight of the project is the main entry/lobby area, which boasts a 22' high ceiling, a balcony with views of ice sheet activities and the lobby below, natural lighting to provide a welcoming atmo- sphere, and substantial gathering space for patrons. The overall design enables Rogers to easily expand the facility over the com- ing years, while keeping a strong central facility. OWNER CONTACT: John Seifert Ciry of Rogers 22350 South Diamond Lake fioad Rogers, MN 55374 763.428.8580 GROSS AREA 48,250 s.f. (38,130 sf main level; 10,120 s.f. balcony level) CONSTRUCTION COST $5,000,000 COMPLETION January 2007 ~~ ~k 1. ~ {.~Y` ~ ~,^. '.' ~ ~ ~ - ~- i s'L iy~ :~G rg^ li r' , ~~' ~ i ,:~ • _ ~-~1 E~ ^~ ~~ ~ ~* ,~ L ,~ i - • Hobbs Ice Arena ~ ~ ry .Eau Claire, WI L .Design Group This renovation and addition revitalized an important, but ne- glected, community ice facility that also serves as home ice for the University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire men's and women's hockey teams. The project added a third ice sheet (studio rink), team rooms, dedicated locker rooms for the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds as well as shared fitness/training facilities and a large president's suite and club level overlooking the ice. The work also included lighting and HVAC upgrades to the main arena including new dehumidifi- cation, office space for the Park and Recreation Department, and vital amenities such as new finishes, restroom and concessions upgrades. OWNER City of Eau Claire GROSS AREA 93,000 g.s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $5,600:000 COMPLETION Fall 2009 • Ice Den Phoenix Coyotes Training Facility Phoenix, Arizona 292 Design Group Our team designed this ice facility which Forbes magazine ranked among the six best ice skating facilities in the country. The Alltel Ice Den in north Scottsdale, is a 120,000-square-foot, world-class ice facility and professional hockey practice rink that doubles as a com- munity skating and entertainment center. Since its opening in June 1998, the Ice Den has revolutionized the ice skating industry in Arizona and has quickly become a community gathering place for events ranging from birthday parties and group outings to catered corporate events. The facility has responded to growing popular- ity and now accommodates two dining establishments, afitness center, a branch bank and afull-service catering kitchen among its amenities. Its open-air design featuring a 4,500 square foot lobby ideal for social gatherings and its twin NHL regulation surfaces make it a facility uniquely capable of fulfilling the diverse sports and entertainment needs for many Arizona families and businesses. Included in Athletic Business Architectural Showcase 2000 Named by Kristi Yamaguchi in USA Today as one of the "10 Great Places to Cut a Fine Figure-Eight" Ranked by Forbes magazine (Oct. 15, 07) among six rinks in the U.S. with excellent figure skating facilities OWNER Phoenix Coyotes GROSS AREA 120;000 s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $8,500,000 COMPLETION • 1998 ,.; .- • Saint Louis Mills "IceZONE" Saint Louis Blues Practice Ice Arena Design Group St. Louis, Missouri ~e • r When NHL's St. Louis Blues sought a new practice space, AKA de- signed this ice facility at the St. Louis Mi(Is Mall. The result is the fo- cal point of the "iceZONE," one of six special theme neighborhoods within the shopping center. Here shoppers, visitors and hockey en- thusiasts can ice skate or gather around the ice to watch their favorite NHL players practice for free. With spectator seating for 600, our team specifically designed the arena seating to duplicate the excitement and feel of an NHL are- na. This unique 56,400 square foot mall attraction-also includes a 9,000 square foot Saint Louis Blues Training Center as well as community locker rooms, party roams, skate rental, and concessions. OWNER Saint Louis Mills GROSS AREA 56,400 s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $4,000,000 COMPLETION November 2003 Jordan Valley Recreation Ice Complex Springfield, Missouri The Jordan Valley Recreational Ice Complex is an indoor ice arena that features two ice sheets, spectator seating for 800, locker rooms, party rooms and a concessions area. The ice complex is one element of a larger urban plan, the City of Springfield's New Master Plan for Urban Improvements. The plan incorporates and unifies urban green space in the community. As part of this master plan, the ice complex is located within a civic green space and provides extensive views to the surrounding park. The glass facades of the facility's public spaces allow expansive views between the interior and exterior spaces, visually integrating the ice complex with the adjacent green space. ~ Springfield, Missouri AIA Owner Honor Award, 2003 City of Springfield Construction Cost $7.4 million • • • ~_ rl~ Buffalo Civic Center Ice Arena Buffalo, Minnesota Design Group The 41,300-square-foot addition to the existing Buffalo Civic Cen- ter includes a second NHL-size ice sheet with seating for 650 spectators, a new main lobby, concessions, team locker rooms, two varsity team rooms, meeting space, an exercise room, facil- ity management offices, a dry land training center, a new central refrigeration plant, and support spaces. OWNER City of Buffalo GROSS AREA 41,300 s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $3,200,000 COMPLETION November 2001 -~~ -- ~~~ s 1~..,.~ .~.;.., . Lakeville -Hasse Arena Lakeville, Minnesota • 292 Design Group The Lakeville Arena project represents a joint venture between the City of Lakeville and Independent School District 194. The arena features an NHL-sized ice sheet (85' x 200') with seating for 864 spectators. Other building amenities include four youth hockey team rooms, two varsity level team rooms, referee locker room, a concessions area with cafe-style seating, and a large lobby offering a view into the arena. The site accommodates five new soccer fields and a 344 vehicle parking lot. The facility design allows for addition of a future ice sheet to the north of the main arena. OWNER CONTACT: Shayne Ratcliff, Arena Manager 952.985.21$1 shayneratcliffQhotmail.com GROSS AREA 47, 655 CONSTRUCTION COST $6,652,000 COMPLETION September 2007 • • ~ a ~'} ~ ~ a~ ~ ~~~ i - -- o- -;} ~---~ . I'. ~ ( ; ~ - ~ == ~'i kk ~ ~-----^~- r , 7 - ~f, t 'a' '' - - 4~ F i1 ~«f~ ~ ~ ~l 11E~ ~L~J 1 ~ Iii ~ 1 $ ~ 11 Y. ~i 1, i ~ c~ ~ ~ *` ~ ~ Yf~ j ~ ,a t {I ~ h i S r ~ { "Y it & ~A ~ ~.ti llIL a ~~~ 1 --J , - ~ ~ ~, . ~ . ti Maple Grove Ice Arena ~ ~ ry Maple Grove, Minnesota G Design Group This 43,650 square foot ice arena addition to the existing. Maple Grove Community Center features an NHL-sized ice rink with spectator seating for 340 as well as associated team rooms and service areas. The project includes expansion of lobby spaces on both levels, a new concession area, office space, meeting space and a training room. WNER ity of Maple Grove ROSS AREA X13,650 sf ONSTRUCTION COST 6,100,000 OMPLETION inter 2008 (estimate) 0 Chaska Community Center ~ () Chaska, Minnesota l Design Group The Chaska Community Center provides a vital gathering point in the community and includes a 12,000 square foot leisure pool with water slide and zero depth entry, an ice arena, two gymnasiums, racquetball courts, fitness and exercise space, outdoor aquatics, multipurpose community room, and arts facilities. After completion of the original building in 1991, a second practice ice arena and a 21,000 square foot arts addition were completed in 1998. The ice addition includes locker rooms, while the $2.7 million arts addition features a 240-seat theater, art gallery, offices, cafe, and children's room. In 1999, a new physical therapy clinic was added. The new millennium has seen some changes as well: • 2005 -Our staff completed a fitness area renovation; creating a floor 12' above the existing gym floor, dividing the space, which allows for a new 2,000 square foot aerobics room and a 3,800 square foot fitness area. A dramatic 32' decorative glass wall intersects the new spaces. • 2006 -Anew outdoor aquatics component opened. • 2007 -The Lodge, a center for older adults large social area, multi-purpose rooms, childcare space, and offices. * Barker Rinker Seacat was the design architect for the original 1991 building; 292 staff have designed all subsequent work. * Athletic Business Facility of Merit, 1993 OWNER City of Chaska GROSS AREA 183,521 g.s.f. CONSTRUCTION COST $21,057,217 (ongoing) COMPLETION 1991, 1998, 1999, 2005-07 • • • • Champlin .Ice Forum Champlin, Minnesota Design Group The Champlin Ice Forum is located on the City of Champlin's civic campus. It is the first phase of a Community Center complex which will eventually include an additional NHL-size ice sheet, an aquatic center, and gymnasium. The 50,00 square foot Ice Forum includes an Olympic-size ice sheet and seating for 1,200 spectators. Under-bleacher team rooms for tournament and varsity use provide efficient economical space us- agewithin the facility. Other functions incorporated into the building include management offices, concessions, and community rooms. Site development included a 350-car parking lot and a symmetrical bus drop-off drive at the player entry. Construction Cost $4,000,000 • r-~----~~'~'~`-- -- A ~ • 1 1 ,~-` f ~~ Campbell County Ice Center Study Gillette, Wyoming "`~""..~ ~~ j ~ 3 '~~ ~ ',,i .~~~ 91 _ ~~ ~,y / ~~~.~~ ^ ~~.. ~, l 1\ ~~ j~F r J,~a ~ l ~~~ ~~_ _G~ tt p~ { ~.~ ~- ;~ • .~-~-µ----~ .,-~ - _. • ~~. '1 ,,,, ~ ~, -v ~ a ~~ ~ ~ `ter 1 t` ' ~i - ~ B ~ ~ ! ~ A ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ~ Sightline Diagram 292 staff, in conjunction with Ballard`King, developed a feasibility study for the Campbell County Parks and Recreation Department. The study addressed program requirements, needs assessments and budget considerations for an indoor ice arena in Gillette, Wyo- ming. The project team worked with the Campbell County Feasibility Study Committee to identify a building program, locate and evaluate potential sites for a new ice facility, and complete an operations and market analysis. C] Owner Campbell County Construction Cost • N/A 292 Design Group • Rogers Ice Center Study ~ ~ ry Rogers, Minnesota G Design Group I-'....~.._. f _ ~::_ -: r,~ i -- !` r _s i . s • ~~r In 2005, 292 staff completed a feasibility study that ad- dressed the challenges and opportunities related to the development of a new ice arena. The following year, the City of Rogers gave our team the go ahead to move forward on the design of a 600-seat ice arena with NHL-sized sheet, four youth hockey team rooms, two varsity team rooms, concessions, and cafe seating area. These images reflect the study information available at the time. Final site and design are reflected on the completed facility project sheet. r~ ~J ~~,s ;- -,:.~-T __ ~ - __ ,' ~; ~~ ~ ~ ~~: T Ry ~~.' ,f.'~~ r. ~ YY y _ ~ ~,,~ ~ , ~ JAI ___ a/~- .~, ; : . , r Owner: City of Rogers Completion: September 2005 r~ LJ LaCrosse Ice Arena Study LaCrosse, Wisconsin Design Group 292 Design Group staff, Stevens Engineers and Nelson Rudie Engineers were hired to evaluate the existing ice arenas to determine if the facilities could accommodate a USHL caliber hockey team. The project team inves- tigated and addressed seating capacity and sightliness mechanical and electrical capacities and requirements; refrigeration system requirements; conceptual design solutions; and estimates of probable cost. Owner City of La Crosse Construction Cost N/A • cow gnnrvc (zzss) Hsei[ axe cou xor ~ ram.cri's~x`~.`nnxc it~ns zs g.rs u¢ ~ocnrm w OtY WALL~085ixUCTCrv~ ® CBNxaT SEE PtlE f.OALE~ FlI~Ea SE~1wG MESS Sightline Diagram ^r o°~di5 • • • Crested Butte Ice Facility Study ~ ~ ry Crested Butte, Colorado G Design Group 292 staff teamed with Ballard'King and Associates for a Conceptual Design and Operations Study for the Town of Crested Butte-a designated "National Historic District." The study focused on the design of a new indoor ice rink and multi-purpose recreational facility, business operations analysis, and developing an understanding of partnership opportunities within the community. Financing, design aesthetics, and environmental impact, were all critical elements of the study. While only a little over two square miles in size, Crested Butte is surrounded by mountains and is also constrained by wetlands-a beautiful, but challenging place to build new facilities like an ice arena. Throughout the study process our team explored a variety of concepts, including LEEDC~ /sustainable design features and a four phased approach to the project, providing Crested Butte with facility options over a series of years Owner Town of Crested Butte Gross Area N!A Construction Cost N/A Completion June 2007 • ,] •