ST. VINCENT’S CENTER

VISION UPDATE

June 29, 2010

Discuss preliminary vision for St. Vincent’s

Open lines of communication

Share information as previously committed

Seeking your input in the process

Purpose of meeting

Bought property in July 2009 Committee appointed to create vision Sold Diocesan buildings parcel Sold Sisters of Humility parcel Request for small parking lot on

property Vision for property use in first phase Will not have all answers this evening Will not have student housing

SVC Status to Date

Total EnrollmentFall ‘02 - Fall ‘09

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 -

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

GraduateUndergraduate

Significant athletic & recreation needs Serve physical needs of student body Serve 22 collegiate athletic teams Remain competitive & further learning Supplement one field & one gym floor

(currently using 11 off-site locations) Be an asset to the neighborhood & city

University Needs Identified

Loras College - 1568 enrolledCampus football, soccer, softball fieldsCompetition track around football fieldCampus recreation center w/pool

St. Xavier University (Chicago) - 5057 enrolled

Fitness Center (85,000 sq. ft.) on campusFootball, baseball, softball fields on campusPractice fields and recreation space

Comparison Institutions

Process for Developing Phase I - internal group (appointed by

President as noted in newspaper)

Phase II – seeking external input from city, neighbors, and adjacent property holders

Phase III – project prioritization

Preliminary Vision

Aerial of St. Vincent’s Site

Site Map

Prelim.

Vision

East Section

Center Section

West Section

Water runoff & current flood plain Would require site work and care Would seek to improve existing issues Careful consideration before approved

Parking & traffic Adequate event parking Consideration of grass lots Traffic routed off Central Park Avenue

Areas for Further Study

Noise Limit hours of usage

Lighting Limit hours of usage West orientation being studied

Usage by general public Currently under consideration Working to understand liability associated

Areas of Study – Cont’d…

Small south parking lot (with P & Z) East Section – 1-2 years at earliest Remaining – unknown

Piece of larger capital campaign May change pending input

Zoning requires special use permit Long term – many priorities including

main campus indoor facility, student financial aid, and other building renovations

Process & Timeline

Preliminary vision Input is essential Additional opportunities for input Desire to be community asset

Closing Thoughts

Thank you.

Questions & Comments?

Input & Questions