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 Enrollment Fall ‘02 - Fall ‘09

 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 enrolled Campus football, soccer, softball fields Competition track around football field Campus recreation center w/pool St. Xavier University (Chicago) enrolled Fitness Center (85,000 sq. ft.) on campus Football, baseball, softball fields on campus Practice 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