FMC Minutes - 4/16/98

1. Space Needs: Energy Management/Art Division Chair

Item postponed for future agenda.


2. Relocation of Torch

Sandy Ing and Linda Loft discussed the status of CITís new location at the Electronics Building. In order to prepare for Fall Term, work items such as a new door and closing off a window will need to be completed. Per Mike Ruiz, furnishings for computer tables can be worked out with Campus Services. FMC approved work on door and window.


3. Wildish Building Remodel

Mike Ruiz reported on the projected construction cost estimate to be $253,000. The cost is a reduction of an earlier proposal of $500,000. The new proposal includes refinishing outside the remodeled areas, furnishings, ADA update of restrooms and HVAC requirements. Jane Scheidecker gave some project background, goals of the facility. and the possible connections with the adjacent Eugene Chamber of Commerce. Linda Waddell questioned how and where funds would come from and other possible goals of LCC for the Wildish building and its use.
Marie Matsen reported that funds are available for the required amount requested using Capital Improvement Funds. She noted that ADA Funds could be moved to the Capital Repair & Improvement Funds if needed. Committee approved request for construction.


4. Memorial Garden for Patty Kitchel

Marie Matsen and Mike Ruiz reported that a memorial area has been found and verified to be acceptable. Request approved by the committee.


5. Eugene Chamber of Commerce Request

Mike Ruiz reported that per the Architect for the Chamber project, since the letter to LCC was written, they found that no permission is required to locate their proposed building at the property line shared with LCC. Per City Planner, there are no side setbacks and Owners can build to the property line in a C2 zone.

Friday April 17 Meeting:
Continued discussion of the agenda item. Since no action required by LCC, item laid to rest.


6. Donation Art

Committee discussed item "Garden Art" donated by student Shane Schaeffer. Committee approved donation. Location and installation of the art object to be coordinated by Campus Services. Mike Ruiz questioned the safety of the moving parts which Marie Matsen will discuss with the artist.


7. Trio Steelcase

FMC has authorized $4000 for steelcase furnishings towards Trioís relocation to the Forum.


8. Bond Update
- Friday April 17 Meeting
Paul Colvin and gLAs architects presented the status of projects and the current schematic plans in progress.

Jim Lewis issued a report on Seismic Retrofit Priorities prepared by Biggs Cardosa Structural Engineers.

Architects discussed the report and the costs/design approaches as they relate to the Bond 1995 Projects.

The issue of number of classrooms versus a combination of labs and classrooms yet to be resolved with user groups.

A Bond Update to the Board is scheduled for May and Final Schematic Presentation is for June 1^st.


9. Interim Center Building Facilities for Students First!
- Friday April 17 Meeting
Mary Spilde and Donna Koechig reported on the status of spaces to be used by Job Placement and Counseling. To minimize costs a new schematic plan was developed by the user groups. Donna discussed a plan that required a non rated wall to be removed, the addition of a pair of doors and steelcase furnishings. She mentioned a rough estimated cost of $80,000. Tom Oroyan of Campus Services said that the final cost may be closer to $120,000 after adding Mechanical HVAC, Electrical, contingency and other costs. Mike Ruiz mentioned that to be ready for Fall, the project will need to be done on a "Fast-Track" basis. A final plan with related estimate will be presented at the next FMC meeting for approval. Per Linda Waddell, funds for Torch relocation to come from Capital Improvements Funds.


10. Future Agenda Items:
1. Students First! Remodel
2. Space for International Student Community Program
3. Non-Smoking areas
4. Space for Recycling
5. Naming of College Facilities
6. Space Needs: Energy Management/Art Division Chair