Attachment A For Local Governments Requesting a 2014 Capital Appropriation

I. Project Basics

1) Name of the local government or political subdivision that is submitting the request: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

2) Project title: Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Cowles Conservatory Renovation

3) Project priority number (if the applicant is submitting multiple requests): 1 of 5

4) Project location (please list town(s)/city(ies) and county(ies): City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County

5) Ownership and Operation:

• Who will own the facility: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • Who will operate the facility: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • Names of any private entities that will occupy/use any portion of the building: Walker Art Center

6) Project contact person (name, phone number and email address):

Jennifer Ringold Director of Strategic Planning Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board 2117 West River Road North Minneapolis, MN 55411-2227 jringold@minneapolisparks.org Phone: (612) 230-6464

II. Project Description

7) Description and Rationale: Provide a brief project description and rationale (one page maximum).

This request is for $8,500,000 in state bond funding to pre-design, design, engineer, construct, and furnish the renovation of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Cowles Conservatory located in the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County to preserve a much beloved Minnesota icon.

The Sculpture Garden brings together two things that make Minnesota a truly remarkable place to live, work, and play—incredible outdoor and public spaces and internationally-renowned culture. A Minnesota icon, the Sculpture Garden was the first major urban sculpture park in the country. It has brought a remarkable amount of attention to the State and is recognized as a model of private-public collaboration—delegations from around the country continue to visit as they plan their own urban redevelopment projects, parks, and cultural facilities.

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The Sculpture Garden’s infrastructure is twenty-five years old; without a major investment, this valuable State resource will quickly deteriorate. The project will replace or repair infrastructure such as irrigation, drainage and stormwater systems, walkways, retaining walls, and other physical assets. It will also increase physical accessibility to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards and improve energy efficiency of the Cowles Conservatory. It is critically important to preserve the significant past private investment (valued at $65.5 million) and meaningful private and public operating support (over $600,000 annually) that make this State resource a model urban park and sculpture garden.

This renovation project will create 170 jobs in the construction and landscaping industry (research conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association estimates that 20 new jobs are created for every $1,000,000 invested in parks and recreation).

The Sculpture Garden has welcomed over 8 million visitors—from Minnesota, the United States, and around the world—since it opened in 1988. The Sculpture Garden attracts more visitors than 2/3 of the State’s nearly 100 REGIONAL parks, park reserves, and regional trails (although it is not currently part of the regional system). Thirty-one percent of the Sculpture Garden’s visitors are tourists (27% out-of-state or international, 4% Minnesota from outside the 11 county metro area), resulting in a direct annual economic impact of nearly $12 million without multiplier factors (based on spending research conducted by Explore Minnesota, University of Minnesota Tourism Center, and Metro Tourism Committee, and data provided by Meet Minneapolis). This project will likely lead to more annual visits by both residents and tourists, resulting in additional taxable spending within the State.

The Sculpture Garden is a resource for Minnesota families. Children and teenagers visiting with friends, family, or one of 190+ school groups each year make up 31% of visitors. Reflecting the fact that the Sculpture Garden is a truly state-wide resource, 25% of Sculpture Garden school groups are from outside the 11 county metro area, with only 5% of school groups originating in Minneapolis. The Sculpture Garden is located between areas of economically disadvantaged populations; exposure to, and participation in, the arts and outdoor recreation has been shown to be a crucial component of higher school test scores. This project will ensure that the Sculpture Garden remains one of the State’s crown jewels, providing tourists and residents with a remarkable space in which to escape to experience the beauty of the outdoors and art.

8) Square Footage: For new construction projects, identify the new square footage planned. For remodeling, renovation or expansion projects, identify the total square footage of currentfacilities, the square footage to be renovated, and/or the new square footage to be added.

The project sits within an 11 acre property. The renovation will provide a positive, visible impact throughout the property.

III. Project Financing

The following table describing the total amount of financial resources needed and the proposed uses of funds must be submitted for each project.

Do the project cost estimates below include inflation (see question 10 below)?_X_ Yes ___ No

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Sources of Funds Dollars in Thousands

Prior Years

For 2014

For 2016

For 2018

Total

State GO Bonds Requested 8,500 8,500 Funds Already Committed

State Funds City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Source: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Match is up to $1.5 Million for innovative stormwater and water quality improvements.

1,500 1,500

Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds Walker Art Center capital investments (1988, 1992, 2009) Walker Art Center sculpture collection on view

10,550

55,000

Pending Contributions City Funds County Funds Other Local Government Funds Federal Funds Non-Governmental Funds l

TOTAL* 10,000 10,000

Uses of Funds Prior For For For Dollars in Thousands Years 2014 2016 2018 Total Land Acquisition Predesign (required for projects over $1.5 M)

150 150

Design (including administration)

construction 1200 1200

Project Management 300 300 Construction 7350 7350 Furniture/Fixtures/Equipment 1000 1000 Relocation (not bond-eligible)

TOTAL* 10,000 10,000 * Totals must be the same.

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IV. Other Project Information

10) Project schedule. Identify the date (month/year) when construction crews are expected to first arrive on site, and the date (month/year) when construction will be completed with a certificate of occupancy.

• Anticipated Start Date: April 2015 • Anticipated Occupancy date: October 2016

(For facilities projects, this information will also be used to calculate an inflation cost, using the Building Projects Inflation Schedule posted on the Minnesota Management and Budget website.

11) Predesign. For projects with a total construction cost of $1.5 million or more:

Has a project predesign been completed? ___Yes __X_ No

If so, has the predesign been submitted to the Commissioner of Administration? ___Yes ___ No

12) State operating subsidies. Identify any new or additional state operating dollars that will be requested for this project. (Specify the amount and year, if applicable). None

13) Sustainable building guidelines. Discuss how the project meets or exceeds the Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines established under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.325, which may be found at http://www.msbg.umn.edu/. These are now mandatory for all new buildings or major renovations receiving state bond funding.

The Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (MSBG) will be applied to the Cowles Conservatory. Currently, this building requires high levels of energy to sustain adequate temperatures for tropical planting in the winter months. The project will address the overall energy efficiency of the building and provide opportunities for new programming that will be less energy intensive in the Minnesota climate.

The Park Board is committed to designing sustainable buildings and sites. It has entered park building data into the B3 Benchmarking Tool to track energy consumption and target future capital investments throughout the park system. It is in the process of developing an energy efficiency policy for new and renovated buildings to meet MSBG guidelines.

14) Sustainable building designs. Explain the extent to which the project will use sustainable building designs, if applicable.

Specific designs will be determined in the pre-design and design processes. Strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the building through a combination of a new energy efficiency furnace, climate appropriate programming of interior spaces and temperature control systems will be determined during the energy simulation process. The project will also include implementation of sustainable site design practices. These practices include stormwater management systems, native plantings, recycled and recyclable materials, and plantings for shade in summer and as wind breaks in cooler weather.

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15) Resolution of support and priority designation. Has the governing body of the applicant passed a resolution of support (which indicates the project’s priority number if the applicant is submitting multiple requests)? _X_ Yes ___ No

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Resolution 2013-235

Offered by: Carol Kummer

Seconded by: Scott Vreeland

Resolution 2013-235

Resolution Authorizing the Superintendent to Submit, in Priority Order, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ($8.5 MillionL 26Th Avenue North ($1.5 MillionL Hall's Island ($10 Million), a Trail Package ($9 Million) including: Plymouth Avenue Bridge, East Bank Trail on Nicollet Island from Boom Island to Main Street, Minnehaha Creek Bike Trail Under Lyndale Avenue Bridge, West Bank Trail From Ole Olson Park to 26th Avenue North and Pedestrian/Ski Bridge Over Theodore Wirth Parkway in South Wirth Park and, Upper Harbor Terminal Site Remediation ($2 Million) for a Total of $31 Million to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) for the 2014 State of Minnesota (State) Capital Budget

Whereas, The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) is the steward of Minneapolis Parks;

Whereas, The MPRB seeks to secure funding for capital improvements to Minneapolis Parks to meet the needs of park visitors;

Whereas, Minnesota Management and Budget requests preliminary capital budget requests by June 21, 2013 for the 2014 State capital budget preparations;

Whereas, MPRB Board of Commissioners, staff and lobby team have evaluated project alternatives and identified four priority projects;

Whereas, As a result of project evaluation, MPRB staff recommends, in priority order, seeking $8.5 million to refurbish the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden in partnership with the Walker Art Center, $1.5 million for design and initial greening of the 26th Avenue North corridor linking to the Mississippi River, $10 million to develop Hall's Island within the Mississippi River, $9 million for a Trail Package which includes: Plymouth Avenue Bridge, East Bank Trail on Nicollet Island from Boom Island to Main Street, Minnehaha Creek Bike Trail Under Lyndale Avenue Bridge, West Bank Trail From Ole Olson Park to 26th Avenue North and Pedestrian/Ski Bridge Over Theodore Wirth Parkway in South Wirth Park and, $2million for Upper Harbor Terminal Site Remediation; and

Whereas, This resolution is supported by the MPRB 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan, which envisions "Dynamic parks that shape city character and meet diverse community needs;"

RESOLVED, That the Board of Commissioners authorize the Superintendent to Submit, in Priority Order, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden ($8.5 Million), 26Th Avenue North ($1.5 Million), Hall's Island ($10 Million), a Trail Package ($9 Million) including: Plymouth Avenue Bridge, East Bank Trail on Nicollet Island from Boom Island to Main Street, Minnehaha Creek Bike Trail Under Lyndale Avenue Bridge, West Bank Trail From Ole Olson Park to 26th Avenue

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