University of Minnesota, Morris
Campus Resources & Planning Committee Minutes

 January 12, 1999

Members present:  Lowell Rasmussen, Rod Oto, Ray Sibul, Sara Haugen, 
Jennifer Dose, Brenda Boever, Karen Kraupman, Don Kenning, Tom Johnson, 
Nat Hart, Andy Lopez, Maddy Maxeiner.

Guests: Cathleen Brannen, Sam Schuman, Gary McGrath, Chris Wenner, Jooinn Lee

Chair Andy Lopez began the meeting by noting that the Tuition Task Force 
will meet Wednesday, Jan 13, at 9 am.  He will report back to the CRPC as 
necessary.  He also stressed the need for a student member on the NCA5c 
subcommittee  (work cannot commence until a student member is found) and 
encouraged committee members to be present at the 1/25/99 Assembly 
meeting where the three year plan will be presented.  The minutes of the 
Nov. 19 CRPC meeting were approved and Lopez noted that the library's 
space planning document is on-line for review.

Sam Schuman discussed the budget compact.  The latest draft is dated 
1/99.  Earlier drafts should be destroyed to avoid confusion.  A compact 
is a dialog between a unit (such as UMM) and the central administration 
on the Twin Cities campus to discuss goals and the support needed to 
achieve them... an academic contract, so to speak.  It is a yearly 
process which avoids periodic bursts of planning.  Priorities in UMM's 
compact include student scholarships, renovations related to the new 
Science Building (and subsequent space shifts), and legislative support 
for the state-mandated Native American Tuition Waiver.  Schuman, Gary 
McGrath and Cathleen Brannen met with Carol Fleck, Bob Kvavik and Robert 
Bruininks to discuss UMM's compact.  The meeting went well; the 
scholarships stimulated the most intense discussion.  Lopez requested an 
explanation of the $254K scholarship money figure which was not in an 
earlier draft of the compact.  Rod Oto asked when the money might be 
received and Brannen reminded the committee that the legislature usually 
does not decide on the university's budget until May.

Nat Hart asked when documentation will get specific about faculty 
positions and Schuman stressed that prioritizing in that area will remain 
the concern of the chief academic officer and the division chairs; 
there's no point in sorting through which positions to prioritize until 
we know how many we'll have.  

Lowell Rasmussen then reviewed a draft of the 2000-2004 capital request.  
CRPC approval is needed for a presentation that will be made to the 
Capital Improvements Advisory Council in the next 4 to 6 weeks.  All 
proposed changes are consistent with the Master Plan and Strategic Plan.  
The primary change involves altering plans for renovation of the 
Community Services building so as to use it as a long-term swing space 
for other offices that have to rotate spaces on campus due to the new 
Science Building.  This would delay final renovation of Community 
Services and push forward renovation on Old Humanities and Social 
Science.  Funding is being sought for Community Services renovations that 
will have to occur regardless of how the building is used, such as 
elevator installation.

Rasmussen noted that linkage to HFA is also a concern at this time, since 
tunnels, if desired, would need to be created at the time of renovation.  
Links between the student center and all academic buildings would be a 
valuable feature and would not contradict the Master Plan emphasis on 
preservation of the mall since they would be underground.  They would 
improve access for students in wheelchairs and would be amply spacious 
and well-lit.

Andy Lopez wondered how Community Services could function as swing space 
for classes as well as labs.  Would it have to be remodeled twice?  
Rasmussen responded that he has conferred with Mike Korth about lab 
requirements and they have been submitted to architects.  The Community 
Services swing space would actually be more functional because there will 
be more leeway with codes in a swing structure.  Chris Wenner wondered 
about renovating Old Science in phases, perhaps a floor at a time, and 
Rasmussen explained that this would cost more without actually being 
helpful.  Ray Sibul asked if Camden will become office space and 
Rasmussen reminded the committee that it may become a residence hall 
again.  Tom Johnson wondered about the final use of Community Services, 
which would be delayed by its use as an on-going swing space.  Rasmussen 
responded that there has been discussion about using the building for 
offices that have external clients such as Admissions or Alumni/Fund 
Development.

Cathleen Brannen addressed the renovation of the Food Services building.  
Input is welcome about possible uses.  It will continue to be the food 
service facility, but even at peak hours it does not require the space of 
all four floors.  The renovation process will also seek to address 
traffic/line concerns.

The CRPC will meet again on Tuesday, January 26, at 2 pm in the Behmler 
Conference Room.