Memorandum To: File From: Kathy Wallace Project: MSU Mankato Master Plan Project Number: 12-0433 Subject: Options Open Houses Input from Students Date: February 20, 2013 Copy To: File Darryl Pratte and Kathy Wallace, Architects from the Master Planning Team, held casual conversations with around 50 students and staff at Open House sessions at Carkoski (11:30-1) and Centennial Student Union (4:30-6). The preliminary master plan drawings that were presented are attached (reduced size). The following notes include the comments and priorities suggested by those who stopped by. The full list of comments follows the summaries. Summary What s important? External Image: Renew the Mall Gateways and campus edges for curb appeal Transportation bikes, shuttle, pedestrians Bike routes marked Bike storage Pedestrian emphasis Safety reduce conflicts Improve crosswalks, especially at Maywood/Ellis and Ellis/Stadium Safer circulation in front of CSU all modes Residence Life Replace Carkoski Add residence hall capacity Connect the residence halls area with the rest of campus, e.g. via a link to library, and links of Julia Sears to other facilities Parking: Yes! Add parking capacity, at Gage site or at parking deck/ramp opposite CSU Buildings Remodel/Renew Armstrong Sports Bubble Improve learning spaces tables, not desks; standup tables, add collaborative/study Summary Other considerations Parking operations should look into specific short term needs, like parking for night classes at Wiecking or some overnight parking for students who don t want to vacate Shuttles: one needed after 10 pm classes end Aesthetics be sure new parking deck/ramp does not detract from first views of campus/csu Specific program concerns for Aviation, East Trafton, graduate student space. H:\12\0433\Admin\03-Development-Planning\01-Planning\OpenHouses\20130220_Session\20130220_Student_Info- Gathering_Session.docx Page 1 of 3
Campus Facilities Master Plan - WHAT S IMPORTANT? Connect library and Residence Halls (North Entry) The Mall Renew Bike Routes / Storage Improve the Stadium o More stands, bigger scoreboard, better nets Improve Carkoski More Welcome to Campus (especially coming up Hill) Armstrong yes It s dark and sad Sports Bubble! Carkoski replacement Connect Julia Sears with New Dining? More (Dance) studio space at Performing Arts (so dancers don t have to walk to Pennington) Crosswalks Crosswalks Ellis / Stadium Gage Residence Hall Memorial represent the history somehow Bike Routes (multiple comments; add a trail for bikes south of Stadium Road) Pedestrian emphasis Shuttles, bike racks Gage site Add parking Learning space tables, not desks; collaborative / study space like Trafton/Ford Hall Armstrong renewal Campus edges Large seminar spaces larger/more projection Aviation department more space, more central space Connections Tunnel from residences to CSU Grad student space Armstrong orientation Armstrong improvements big fan Skywalks would be good Crossings Maywood / Ellis Parking (4) Business school More Residence hall space! Intercultural Center need more kitchen space for events o Cultural events o Festival o Food important for international students o Dorm spaces, too to ease the transition o Increased need: 750 international students in 2011; 850 in 2012 Trafton East elbow room for labs Parking Ramp watch out that it s not ugly o Aesthetics o Busy traffic in the area in front of Union H:\12\0433\Admin\03-Development-Planning\01-Planning\OpenHouses\20130220_Session\20130220_Student_Info- Gathering_Session.docx Page 2 of 3
Stadium Heights (off-campus dorm ) means need for better shuttle service Dislikes: Location west of Performing Arts ( V ) as an Academic building Make Wiecking go away (2) too far and is more like a business o If kept, at least have short-term parking nearby for students Wiecking needs night shuttle for 6 10 PM classes in the Auditorium Curb appeal (Like Ellis Gateway) o Flowers Painted bike lanes Improve learning space: more active areas; less seating; standing tables More bike storage on N/S axis More bike storage at Wiecking Exercise location Library Rec Center More residential Parking ramp Move Bubble to remote lots (2) Bubble better on Gage site. Provide a parking ramp where dome is with skyway to Taylor Center (2) Provide some 24-hour parking for non-residential students (for late nights) Parking spots for electric vehicles (with plug-ins) END OF MEMO H:\12\0433\Admin\03-Development-Planning\01-Planning\OpenHouses\20130220_Session\20130220_Student_Info- Gathering_Session.docx Page 3 of 3
Preliminary 20yr. Campus Master Plan DRAFT Minnesota State University, Mankato MANKATO MINNESOTA February 20, 2013
Pedestrian & Vehicular Circulation Bicycle Circulation & Amenities Parking Diagram, Existing & Proposed A3 A5 A1 - Gage Hall site = +425(approx) new parking spaces A2 - Existing Lots Extensions = +550approx) new parking spaces A3 - Residence Hall Expansion = +32(approx) new parking spaces A4 - Parking Deck Option = +170(approx) new parking spaces per level A5 - Carkaski Renovation = -135(approx) lost parking spaces A6 - College of Business Expansion = -62(approx) lost parking spaces A7 - Year Round Practice Bubble = -450(approx) lost parking spaces Total Parking Shift = +700(approx) new parking spaces (with 2 levels of Parking Deck) A4 A6 A1 A7 EXISTING PARKING LOTS A2 PROPOSED PARKING LOTS PROPOSED ADA PARKING AREAS REMOVED PARKING SPACES Minnesota State University, Mankato MANKATO MINNESOTA February 20, 2013
B1 B2 Arrival, Edge & Gateway Diagram B1 B5 B6 B4 B2 B2 B6 B1 - Primary Campus Arrival Routes B2 - Campus Edge at the Community B3 - Athletic/Recreational Fields Edge B4 - Academic Edge B5 - Campus Residential Edge B6 - Primary Campus Gateways B4 B5 B2 B4 B6 B1 B1 B6 B3 B3 Mall Renovation Concept Section Material Palettes Campus Edge at the Community Section Material Palettes Minnesota State University, Mankato MANKATO MINNESOTA February 20, 2013