Building Phase II
Construction on Library/Fireside Room Begins
Beginning on Monday, August 23, a wall will be built across the west section of the Sanctuary. In order to comfortably accommodate everyone during this transition, we ask those of you who attend the 9:15 am service if you would consider changing to either the 8:00 or 10:40 am service until the new Sanctuary opens this fall. Your support and understanding with all the changes that have happened, and continue to happen, is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Staying Connected: Columbaria offer an ongoing connection with loved ones
St. Andrew is planning to build a columbarium within the beautiful Memorial walkway area (North) outside our new Sanctuary. A Columbarium is a place where urns of cremated remains of loved ones are stored in niches. Spaces or niches for the ashes will be constructed within low, curving stone walls in the walkway. Each niche will have a marker noting the name of the deceased and dates.
A growing number of United Methodist churches are adding columbaria to their facilities as a less expensive and greener alternative to being buried in a traditional church cemetery. Additionally, a prayerful, contemplative columbarium site offers a tangible place to connect with loved ones who have died.
Many people within our church family have asked about the timeline for this project. Some have told us they are waiting to inter a loved one’s’ ashes until this site is ready. The Columbarium Task Force hopes to get more information about your needs, thoughts, and plans for the columbarium through a survey that will be made available next Sunday, August 28. The survey will be available in hard copy form at Base Camp and can be returned to the church office. Additionally, the survey can be completed online by going HERE. Please take the time to complete the survey as soon as possible and help in the planning of this important program. Thank you for your participation.
Construction Pictures
More Pictures in the Photo Gallery
Construction Update
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: August 29, 2010:
The following represents construction progress for the week ending August 29, 2010:
· The installation of the wood panels in the ceiling of the sanctuary continued this week. Panel installation is just over 50% completed.
· The installation for the structural posts that support the cables for the chancel clouds was completed this week. The drywall at the skylight soffit where the supports exit the soffit was also completed. These items were both on the critical path of the project.
· Installation of the skylight was completed this week with the exception of some minor trim. The wood ceilings at the two vestibules in the gathering space were also completed during the week.
· The drywall subcontractor continued taping and finishing drywall throughout the facility. With the exception of the mechanical room ceiling and the library/fireside room, drywall installation is essentially completed. Installed the wall framing for the library/fireside room and the adjacent storage room and started installation of drywall. This work reduces the seating capacity of the existing sanctuary by about 100 seats.
· The mechanical subcontractor concentrated on the installation of the additional sound insulation in the mechanical room. The electrical subcontractor continued the installation of light fixtures throughout the facility.
· The installation of interior doors and hardware continued as did painting throughout the facility.
· Countertops were installed in the restrooms and at the reception area.
· Curb, gutter and sidewalk work is nearing completion and grading continued for landscaping.
SAUMC meetings held during the week included:
· The weekly owner/architect/contractor progress review meeting.
· Building Committee meeting.
· Meeting with Fransen Pittman, Allen and JR to discuss the monetary aspects of the additional cost for the chancel cloud and the additional insulation in the mechanical room.
· Meeting with SAUMC staff to discuss traffic flow signs.
· Meeting with Creator Mundi to discuss the location of potential artwork.
· Meeting with Security Central and Fransen Pittman to coordinate the installation of security equipment.
Other items
· Conducted a punch list inspection of the existing administration area and a follow-up punch list of the workroom. Accepted both of these areas for turnover to SAUMC.
Schedule
· The current schedule shows a completion date of November 2, 2010, which is the same as last week. The current contract completion date is September 22, 2010. The current critical path is the installation of the structural members to support the chancel cloud, finishing the drywall and painting at the chancel cloud attachments in the skylight soffit and starting the frame construction for the chancel clouds.
Next Building Committee meeting
· Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM.
Anticipated dates:
- Kitchen remodel completion Mid September
- Fireside Room work: Mid August through early September
- Overall completion: Early to mid November, 2010
Thank you,
Keith Winkel
for your Building Committee
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: August 22, 2010:
The following represents construction progress for the week ending August 22, 2010:
· The installation of the framing for the wood panels in the ceiling of the sanctuary was completed this week and installation of the panels began. This work will extend over the next several weeks.
· The framing for the sanctuary skylight was completed this week and installation of the skylight glass started.
· Installation of the structural posts to support the chancel cloud started this week. The posts will be hidden in the skylight soffits. Cables will be attached to the posts to support the clouds.
· Drywall work is nearing completion. The only major area outstanding is the ceiling in the mechanical room. Framing for that ceiling was started this week.
· Painting of walls and ceilings and installation of interior doors continued throughout the facility.
· Installation of mechanical grills and other mechanical items continued. The electrical subcontractor concentrated on the installation of can lights in the gathering space, narthex and sanctuary.
· The carpet in the existing administration area was removed this week in preparation for painting the walls and installing new carpet.
· Excavation for the monument sign was completed and formwork and reinforcing steel were placed for the footer.
· Curb and gutter was installed for the islands in the south section of the new car park, driveways adjacent to the entrances to the gathering space and the circle at the University entrance.
Meeting held during the week included:
· The weekly owner/architect/contractor progress review meeting.
· Meeting to discuss the installation and trim for the main projection screen and speaker in the sanctuary.
· Meeting with the Art & Soul Subcommittee and Creator Mundi to discuss potential artwork.
· Meeting to discuss the electrical requirements for the organ and the façade.
· Meeting and tour for FirstBank in connection with the monthly bank draw.
· Tour for the Board of Trustees.
· Inspection of the precast columns. Rocky Mountain Prestress has completed the repairs and touch-ups to the columns.
· Trip to Sam’s Club to review the sealer on the concrete floor.
Other items
· Accepted for turnover to SAUMC of the upper level of the remodel area with the exception of the workroom, the kitchen and the library/fireside room.
Schedule
· The current schedule shows a completion date of November 2, 2010. The critical path for the project is currently with the installation of the wood panels in the sanctuary ceiling. Fransen Pittman is working two shifts per day plus Saturdays on this work. Installation of the chancel cloud will be the next item to go on the critical path.
Anticipated dates:
- Upper-level remodel completion: Complete (except kitchen and work room)
- Kitchen remodel completion Mid September
- Fireside Room work: Mid August through early September
- Overall completion: Early November, 2010
Thank you,
Keith Winkel
for your Building Committee
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: August 15, 2010:
Work continued in all areas this week including the support system for the wood panels in the sanctuary ceiling, drywalling, tiling, painting, the sanctuary skylight (WOW – what a wonderful feature this will be!!), curbs and gutters on the north side, curbs and gutters on the south side so we can now see where the closest drop-off will be, and mechanical, electrical and light work everywhere…….WOOHOO!!! It is all REALLY taking shape!!!
Be sure to check out the new pictures of construction. They’re on the model by the office.
Anticipated dates:
- Upper-level remodel completion: Mid August (except kitchen)
- Kitchen remodel completion Mid September
- Fireside Room work: Mid August through early September
- Overall completion: Early November, 2010
Thank you,
Keith Winkel
for your Building Committee
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: August 8, 2010:
· The drywall in the sanctuary is essentially complete. Painting of the walls and ceilings in the sanctuary continues and installation of the wood paneling in the ceiling has begun.
· Installation of drywall continues in the choir room and the unfinished space beneath the sanctuary.
· In the gathering space, taping and finishing of drywall continues. The window/door subcontractor continued the installation of the exterior doors at the two gathering space vestibules.
· Painting continued in the youth classrooms, music administration area and sanctuary as drywall installation allowed.
· Window trim installation and caulking of window frames continued. The majority of the window installation is now completed.
· The mechanical, electrical, fire protection and low voltage wiring subcontractors all continued installation of their respective components throughout the new construction area.
· The installation of floor tile continued in the restrooms adjacent to the music administration area.
· Work on the expanded kitchen continued.
· The mechanical installations are nearing completion and the electrical subcontractor continues wiring and installation of electrical components.
· The roofing subcontractor continued installation of soffit panels adjacent to the stucco and the precast columns subcontractor continued repairs and touch-up to those items.
Other items:
· The suspension system and structural framing for the three clouds above the chancel were challenges. These challenges have been met, and construction is starting.
Anticipated dates:
- Upper-level remodel completion: Mid August (except kitchen)
- Kitchen remodel completion Mid September
- Fireside Room work: Mid August through early September
- Overall completion: Early November, 2010
Thank you,
Keith Winkel
for your Building Committee
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Two weeks ended August 1, 2010:
- The drywall in the sanctuary is essentially completed. Painting of the walls and ceilings in the sanctuary has started and preparations are being made to install the wood paneling in the ceiling.
- Installation of drywall continues in the choir room and the unfinished space beneath the sanctuary.
- In the gathering space, taping and finishing of drywall continues. The window/door subcontractor started the installation of the exterior doors at the two gathering space vestibules.
- Painting continued in the youth classrooms, music administration area and sanctuary as drywall installation allowed.
- Ceiling grid was installed in the new youth rooms underneath the gathering space and installation of casework started in those rooms.
- Window trim installation and caulking of window frames continued. The majority of the window installation is now completed.
- The 12” drain line for the collection of water from the roofs was completed this week.
- Landscaping on the west side of the existing building was essentially completed. This is area is being changed from “lawn” to native grass.
- The mechanical, electrical, fire protection and low voltage wiring subcontractors all continued installation of their respective components throughout the new construction area.
- The installation of floor tile started in the restrooms adjacent to the music administration area.
- Work at the expanded kitchen resumed with the installation of drywall.
- The mechanical installations are nearing completion and the electrical subcontractor continues wiring and installation of electrical components.
- At the exterior of the building, the application of stucco is finished with the exception of some minor repair and clean-up work. The roofing subcontractor continued installation of soffit panels adjacent to the stucco and the precast columns subcontractor continued repairs and touch-up to those items.
- The large retaining wall just west of the west entrance to the gathering space was completed. You can get a good view of it from the window at the chancel of the existing sanctuary. The retaining wall at the University entrance was also completed this week. The remaining curb and gutter for the entrance and access roads and the south portion of the new car park were also installed.
Meetings held during the week included:
- The weekly owner/architect/contractor project review meeting.
- Project schedule review meeting with Fransen Pittman.
- Project schedule review meeting with the senior pastor.
- Meeting with Fransen Pittman, SlaterPaull, Mtech and SAUMC regarding additional insulation in the mechanical room.
- Meeting with SlaterPaull, Fransen Pittman and the Interior Design Subcommittee Chair to discuss options for the sanctuary floor finish.
Other items:
- A test of the screen for the projection system was held. Comparative tests where held between a 1.8 gain screen, aluminum laminate and Goo paint. The 1.8 gain screen was selected as the best option.
- OSHA conducted an inspection of the work site on Thursday. Several minor items were noted; however, Douglass Colony (roofing subcontractor to Fransen Pittman) will be given a citation for having a worker on the roof who was not properly tied off.
- The subcontractor who will finish the sanctuary floor advised Fransen Pittman that it cannot provide the floor finish specified due to the presence of the vent holes. Alternative systems will be tested on the concrete at the chancel. The concrete at the chancel is ultimately covered with a wood floor.
- The suspension system and structural framing for the three clouds above the chancel are providing challenges. The structural engineers and the drywall contractor are working on solutions. This item is a potential threat to the schedule.
Other items:
- Held the initial punch list inspection for the offices, choir room and Outreach storage room in the upper level of the remodel area.
- Held the second punch list inspection for the youth and children’s rooms in the lower level of the remodel area.
- Accepted for turnover to SAUMC all of the remodel areas in the lower level of the existing building. Note that there are a few odds and ends that need to be cleaned-up, but the work is substantially done and we can take full possession.
Upcoming events:
- Look for work to start on the labyrinth.
Anticipated dates:
- Lower-level remodel completion: Complete
- Upper-level remodel completion: Mid August (except kitchen)
- Kitchen remodel completion Mid September
- Fireside Room work: Mid August through early September
- Overall completion: Early November, 2010
Thank you,
Keith Winkel
for your Building Committee
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Two weeks ended July 18, 2010:
· The major activity during this time was the installation, taping and finishing of drywall. Installation of drywall continued in the sanctuary, narthex, music administration and the unfinished space beneath the sanctuary. Taping and finishing of drywall occurred in the sanctuary, the youth classrooms and corridor and the music administration area. Fransen Pittman worked on drywall activities throughout the week and on both Saturday and Sunday.
· Installation of glass at the gathering space and sanctuary was completed. Caulking of window frames and installation of window trim continued.
· The installation of metal soffits and fascia continued at the roofs of the sanctuary and gathering space.
· The preparation for stucco was completed, and the application of stucco started.
· Painting started in the youth corridor, the youth classrooms and the sanctuary.
· Installation of the 12” storm drain line to carry water from the roof drains continued, and layout for the retaining wall at the west side of the gathering space started. This is a separate storm drain from the 8” line that has been reported over the last few weeks. The 12” line will empty to the swale that runs along the memorial walk.
· Mechanical, electrical and fire protection work continued throughout the sanctuary and the gathering space.
· On Monday, July 12, the main water line to both the existing and new buildings was reconfigured and an upsized 3” water meter was installed. The existing building was shut down for a half day due to this transition.
· The new reception desk outside of the existing administration area was installed.
· Completed the framing for the sanctuary mezzanine and the choir loft. Framing in the sanctuary is essentially complete with the exception of the scent-free room.
· The tracks for the folding partitions in the youth rooms were installed.
· The radio amplification system recently required by the fire department was installed.
· Certain portions of the existing irrigation system require rerouting due to the location of the labyrinth. This work was also started.
Meetings held during this time included:
· Weekly owner/architect/contractor progress review meeting.
· Building Committee meeting.
· Coordination meeting with The Whitlock Group and SAUMC to discuss the audio visual scope of work.
· Prayer gathering and tour of the new construction.
Other items:
· Signed the contract with Church Organs of Colorado to provide and install the new Rodgers organ and move the existing organ components to the new sanctuary.
· At the beginning of the week, South Valley (drywall subcontractor) started working two shifts to keep the project on the projected completion date of 05 October. The first shift will work from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM and the second shift will work from 4:30 PM to 1:00 A
April 6, 2010 Meeting Notes BCMinutes040610 March 23, 2010 Meeting Notes BCMinutes032310 March 9, 2010 Meeting Notes BCMinutes030910 January 19, 2010 Meeting Notes BCMinutes011910 November 24, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes112409 October 27, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes102709 September 29, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes092909 September 22, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes092209 September 15, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes091509 September 1, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes090109 August 18, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes081809 August 4, 2009 Meeting Notes BCMinutes080409.pdf July 4, 2009 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle SAUMCReduceReuseRecycle070409.doc_.pdf June 10, 2009 DD Energy Summary DDEnergySummary_06-09-09.pdf May 12, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCMinutes5-12-09.pdf May 5, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCMinutes5-05-09.pdf April 28, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCMinutes4-28-09.pdf April 14, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCMinutes4-14-09.pdf April 7, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCMinutes4-7-09.pdf March 17, 2009 Meeting Notes >BCNotes3-17-09a.pdf January 28, 2009 Sustainability Principles >SustainabilityPrinciplesasof090128.pdf Drawings produced during the Schematic Design Phase provided the site configuration and “look” of the exterior of the building which were both needed for the Site Improvement Plan (SIP) submitted to Douglas County. The Design Development stage will further develop the layout of the interior space and provide more detail to the schematic drawings. From the design drawings our general contractor will be able to obtain bids from subcontractors and give us a “guaranteed maximum price” (GMP) bid for construction. The design drawings also will allow us to negotiate a firm commitment from lenders to finance the project. For the most part, yes. We are still planning on: Approximately $12 million total cost 26,100 additional square feet of finished space on two levels - balanced between all of our needs for space, including, but not limited to: worship, children, youth, adult, outreach, music and the arts, fellowship, administration, storage, etc. This will include approximately 1,000 worship seats (including the choir) in a separate sanctuary while also keeping an eye on future phases to complete the Master Plan. Upgraded/expanded parking 12,400 square feet of unfinished space under the new sanctuary. Although it would be ideal to finish this space as soon as possible, the additional $800,000 + to do so is not within the $12 million budget. We may find, as we did with the build out of the “West Wing” shortly after moving to the current building, that this “mini-project” may occur before subsequent phases. We have made information and drawings from the Schematic Design Phase available to the congregation since early January. The architects made a presentation on Sunday, February 8th. The Building Committee has kept Leadership Council and staff up-to-date with the plans. Leadership Council has endorsed the Committee’s recommendation for a Church Conference on February 22nd at which time there will be discussion of the plans and a vote whether or not to proceed with Design Development. If the church approves proceeding: i) design drawings will be prepared, ii) a GMP (see A2 above) obtained, and iii) a financing proposal submitted – all for another Church Conference vote. If approved, construction drawings would be prepared, commitments would be made to contractors and lenders and construction would proceed. This becomes a three-part question. First, from a ministry perspective. The need for each of our ministry programs is greater than ever. Our worship attendance, Sunday School attendance and participation in adult education and congregational care classes all increased in 2008 over 2007. Our need to accommodate more people looking to the church for spiritual guidance and direction is as great as it has been. Second, from a construction perspective. It is an opportune and advantageous time to move ahead with our project. Steel prices, fuel costs and material costs have fallen dramatically. Also, our general contractor’s subcontractors are anxious for work and indicating they will be very aggressive in their bids. Third, from an overall economy perspective. Will the effects of the economic downturn on our members allow them to pay their capital budget pledges? We are concerned about this, but our active, committed congregation has shown time and again they come through in rough times. We do need to remain conscious of this, however, and remain sensitive to the challenges confronting our members. Discussions and votes in our church conferences will reflect what we, as a church family, should do from both project scope and schedule perspectives. As members of the St. Andrew congregation, the Building Committee members have struggled with this issue. While we believe that expanding our building campus would present opportunities to reach more people and grow our ministries, we have to balance that with the needs of our existing ministry areas as well. Ultimately, the decision to build Phase II is the decision of the church as a whole – not the Building Committee nor Leadership Council. Thus far, the church members have voiced their approval for the project through their pledges and through their vote at previous church conferences. The church conference on February 22nd is simply to decide whether to proceed with the Design Development stage – not to sign a contract to start construction. That decision will be for a later church conference – in May or early June. At that time we will have more information regarding pledge collections, construction costs, financing options, etc. Members will have an opportunity at that time to vote to go forward or “mothball” the project. The capital funds received from the Live Our Vision campaign were designated by the donors to be applied to Phase II. We are obligated to use those funds for the intended purpose. Consistent with those directions, architectural and other professional fees (approved by church vote) have been paid to complete the Study and Schematic Design Phases. If church donors decide to redirect future pledges toward the operating fund, that is their choice and not within the church’s discretion. If the church approves going forward with Design Development, up to $475,000 would be spent toward the completion of the design drawings. (These costs are included in the anticipated $12 million total project cost). If the church votes at a subsequent church conference not to proceed with construction in 2009, the design drawings can still be used at a later time to generate construction drawing when construction does begin. We believe the tissue is not if Phase II will occur but when. Our master plan has changed somewhat from the model. The model was based on the Master Plan developed more than eight years ago. Much work and many considerations went into revising the Master Plan. The model did not reflect those changes, and we believed it caused too much confusion so we removed it. The pictures currently shown by the elevator and across from the Chapel accurately reflect our current plan. We are doing everything we can to make our new addition environmentally friendly and sustainable. The project has been designed to be certified; however, we do not envision paying the fees required to obtain LEED certification. From building processes, to using environmentally sensitive building materials, to using low-water xeriscape landscaping, to minimizing artificial lighting during daytime use, to putting in the most efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system, we’re following LEED criteria. Current plans call for a sloped floor, a center aisle and a combination of pews and chairs. There will probably be a significant level floor area in front of the chancel so we can accommodate various functions, including concerts. Therefore, the sloped floor won’t extend right up to the chancel area. Seating in that area will need to be flexible to accommodate various functions, so this seating will probably be moveable chairs. The top of the current sanctuary is about thirty-three feet above the main floor. The top of the new sanctuary will be about forty-eight feet above the main floor. YES!!! This is one lesson we’ve learned from our current space. We will be able to control the amount of sunlight coming into the new sanctuary. The precise design details will be worked out in Design Development. Because of cost concerns for Phase II, the lower level of the sanctuary building will be totally unused and unfinished except for two mechanical areas. This may even mean a dirt floor until it is finished in future phases. Yes. While a full kitchen is planned in the full Master Plan, Phase II will see the current upper-level kitchen expanded at its current location, and the county will allow us to have cook tops. The lower-level Children’s and Youth kitchens will likely be retained. Phase II currently includes our labyrinth near the corner of White Bay and Viaggio Way and the beginnings of the Memorial Walk. However, because of costs, the final Memorial Walk and Columbarium will probably be completed in future phases. Yes. The ventilation system we’re planning for the sanctuary will make a scent-free zone very doable. The air flow will be markedly different from our current sanctuary because our current sanctuary was planned as a multi-use space with its associated ventilation system. The architects has allocated some space in the sanctuary that will be enclosed as “scent-free” and will be located in close proximity to an exit. The Building Committee, architects, staff and ministry leaders have had many discussions concerning how the current sanctuary, as well as the current building, will be used. The current worship space was originally designed to be “multi-purpose” so once the “permanent” sanctuary was built in Phase II, this space could be used for various activities. How this space will be used upon the completion of Phase II will be determined during Design Development. An estimated increase of $350,000 in annual costs would be associated with the additional physical space. Assuming attendance would increase, we would also need to address increased ministry costs. Presumably, more attendance would result in more revenue to offset those costs. If the church supports the project through its vote at the February 22nd church conference and at the conference vote anticipated in the spring, construction will probably start during the Fall of 2009, and we hope to move in during the Fall of 2010. Our current mortgage balance is about $2.3 million with a monthly payment of $33,771. To put this in perspective, we’ve only been in our building 4 years. It cost about $16.5 million so we’re making remarkable progress paying it off!! Additionally, we have a current cash balance of about $380,000 of Follow The Vision capital funds to further satisfy the existing debt service payments. And we have collected more than $1.2 million of Live Our Vision capital funds. We will obtain a construction loan for Phase II and when Phase II is completed, we’ll obtain long-term financing that will include the Phase II construction balance and our current loan. Please go to our church’s web site, St-Andrew-umc.com for more information. Also, you may visit with Building Committee representatives located at the main entrance and across from the chapel on Sunday mornings. Drawings are on display at those locations throughout the week. Please feel free to talk with the members of our Building Committee. They are: Chairmen Members There will be a limited amount of parking in the church lots. Watch for our friendly parking attendants who will be on hand to assist you as well as new directional signs and fences. The ‘youth’ parking lot by the playground will be reserved for handicapped parking, visitors and people with mobility needs including older adults, pregnant women and others with special needs. However, if that lot does not fill up before each service, parking attendants have the discretion of allowing other cars to park there. There is to be NO PARKING on White Bay Drive between University and our entrance, going either direction. This facilitates overall traffic flow by allowing two lanes of traffic and emergency vehicle traffic if needed. If you park on the streets of Tresana, please be safe, legal and a good neighbor!!! We ask for your patience during this process. It WILL get better before you know it. And, the excitement of our expanded facility will make it all worth while. Please feel free to e-mail me at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your comments or suggestions!!! Thank you. As a result of many meetings, discussions and continuous refinement, there have been some changes to the model we’ve all been looking at for the last seven years. The changes have evolved from intensive discussion about how to build a facility to service our ministry needs while remaining true to our call to be good stewards of our financial resources. And at the same time have as little environmental impact as possible, both in the initial construction of the new facilities and in the future operation of the building. In addition to addressing ministry needs, good stewardship and environmental impact, significant thought is also being given to how to provide for cost effective future expansions with minimal impact on the then existing operations of the church. While charged with developing the design, the Building Committee is also giving significant consideration to the economic environment we currently find ourselves in. Balancing our ministry needs, both today and in the future, with our commitment as a congregation to remain financially sound is a primary objective. Our potential construction lenders remain optimistic and committed to St. Andrew and this project. While it is not possible at this time to know exactly where the financial markets will be at the time we will need to borrow funds, the Building Committee is working with the Finance Committee and a comprehensive financial plan will be part of the Design Phase recommendation when presented to the church conference for approval. The current schedule has also changed a little from what has previously been communicated. The Building Committee is now anticipating that the Design Phase will be completed by mid-February, 2009 and the church conference held sometime shortly thereafter. If the church membership approves going forward with the expansion, we should be ready to break ground sometime in the summer of 2009. While the actual ground breaking is a few months later than originally anticipated, design changes have resulted in a shortened projected construction duration so it is still expected that the new facilities will be ready for occupancy in late 2010. The new site plan, building foot print and preliminary exterior elevations are on display by the new monitor inside the front door and everyone is encouraged to stop by and take a look. Members of the Building Committee will be at the display between most worship services to answer questions and hear your feedback. In addition, as more details are developed they will be on display in Room 252. Please stop by to keep abreast of this important step in the continuing growth of St. Andrew. The initial objective was to undertake a “Study Phase” to determine the scope of the next building phase. The committee was comprised of clergy (2), staff (5) and laity (9). The committee met over 20 times between August, 2007 and June, 2008. The Building Committee’s consultants interviewed staff and laity about worship, music and the arts, children’s, youth and adult education, fellowship, facilities, administration, outreach and congregational care. Minutes from each committee meeting were forwarded to Leadership Council. Members of the Building Committee were present at the model during worship service for 2 months to receive input/answer questions from the congregation. Three congregational Q&A sessions were held to receive input and answer questions from the congregation. The primary focus of any expansion is to provide for SAUMC’s future ministry needs. Attendance at worship service is the most common way families / individuals are introduced to a new church. If a church parking lot is full, newer worshippers will not expend the effort to find a parking place and attend. A sanctuary that is 85% full appears to be at capacity to a new attendee. 46% of the families in SAUMC’s immediate area have no church affiliation. Worship services at the most popular times are nearing capacity and at our current growth rates will exceed capacity before an expansion can be completed. Sunday school at the most popular time (9:40) is at capacity. We have reached capacity in most areas of SAUMC’s existing ministry due to space constraints. The Building Committee considered expansion alternatives of $6, $9 and $12 million. The $6 and $9 million options: The $12 million option, while certainly the most ambitious: The recent capital campaign received 580 pledges, totaling approximately $7,850,000. 580 pledges is 110 more than the prior capital campaign. $7,850,000 is more than double what has been pledged in any previous capital campaign. Our bankers consider the results of the capital campaign truly inspiring given the current economy. The outstanding balance on the existing mortgage is projected to be $1,958,000 at the end of its term (May, 2010). The proposed $12 million expansion will require $5,257,000 of new debt. The total debt (existing + new) at the conclusion of construction is projected to be $7,215,000. Lenders are willing to lend SAUMC almost double the $7,215,000 being contemplated, which would allow for an even larger expansion, but the Building Committee does not feel that would be fiscally responsible. Given current capital market conditions, the payments on a 10 year term will be approximately $1 million annually. A $1,000,000 annual payment is consistent with SAUMC’s average annual capital pledge for the last nine years. All financial considerations are currently being evaluated by the Finance Committee, including a survey of other large churches. Church Conference A church conference will be held on July 27th at 12:15 to consider approving $400,000 of the Live Our Vision capital campaign pledges to fund the cost of continuing through the Schematic Design Phase. The $400,000 is included in the $12 million estimated cost. In the Schematic Design Phase specific design details and more exact cost estimates will be developed. A subsequent church conference late this year or early in 2009 will be held to approve the results of the Schematic Design Phase before commencing with any construction or securing any additional financing. Members of the Building Committee will be present at the model between worship services on each of the next 4 Sundays to receive input/answer questions. As expected with any undertaking of this scope, there are still some outstanding questions and reservations. The Building Committee will meet on July 22nd at 6:30 and encourages all those with questions and reservations to please plan to attend the meeting and make their thoughts and feelings known so that the ultimate committee recommendations reflect a true consensus of the congregation of St. Andrew. The Building Committee also wishes to sincerely thank the congregation for its overwhelming support as we continue on our mission to: INVITE, RECEIVE, NURTURE, CHALLENGE AND SEND FORTH COMMITTED CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES. Respectfully in Christ, The Building Committee Allen Amis & Brad McNealy ~ Building Committee Co-Chairs On July 10 we placed a box filled with prayers in the rafters directly above the chancel area. Many handwritten prayers were for continued faith, steadfastness and love, and for the constant guidance that God will lead St. Andrew and its members to share the word of God and be the hands and heart of Jesus. If you are unable to attend these gatherings, please add your prayers to the prayer box located at Base Camp. Your prayer will be written on the building structure for you. Linda Lloyd, Prayer Committee ChairBuilding Committee Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the current status of our Phase II facility expansion?
We have almost completed the Schematic Design Phase and will have a church-wide vote on February 22nd to approve beginning the Design Development stage.What is the Design Development Stage?
Is the design for Phase II still the same as presented at the end of the Study Phase?
How has the church been kept informed and what steps are to be taken before we start construction?
With the economy the way it is, is it smart to move ahead with construction?
More specifically, we have been told by church leaders that the 2009 operating budget presents significant challenges and that staffing cuts and other expense reductions have been implemented. Given that scenario, why should we be pursuing a building project when limited funds are available for our ministries?
Could we redirect some of the capital funds to the 2009 operating budget?
If we approve going forward at the February 22nd church conference but decide later to “mothball” the project, will we have wasted a lot of money?
What happened to the model that was in the entryway of the church? Are the pictures now there up-to-date?
Will we be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified?
Will the new sanctuary have a sloped floor, center aisle, and pews instead of chairs?
What will the height of the new sanctuary ceiling be? What is the height of our current sanctuary ceiling?
Will sunlight be controllable in the new sanctuary so we can darken it during the day?
What spaces will be in the lower level of the new sanctuary?
Will we have an expanded kitchen?
Will we get our Labyrinth and Memorial Walk in Phase II?
Will we have a scent-free zone in the new sanctuary?
What will happen to our current sanctuary?
How will the general operating budget be affected when we complete and move into Phase II?
What is the schedule for completing and moving into Phase II?
What is the current debt associated with our building and how is this related to Phase II?
Where can we find more information?
Who can we talk to for more information or to express our thoughts?
Construction and Parking Update - August 2009
Our groundbreaking service was wonderful, and we're set to start construction. We'll see fences and large machines on site starting approximately Sep 15. Once work is underway, we will need to adjust our parking habits for approximately 5 to 6 weeks. During this time our General Contractor, Fransen Pittman, will be building the new parking lot where the gravel lot is now—which will necessitate reducing our current upper parking to about half of what it is now. This will be short-term pain for long-term gain. When the new parking lot is done, there will be more paved parking available than ever before!!
In the interim, we suggest folks ride the shuttle buses from the two bank lots (US Bank and 1STBank) south of the church on University. We'll be increasing the shuttle frequencies during this time frame while continuing to serve the Hyatt Classic Residences and WindCrest. Please DO NOT park in the Urgent Care or medical lots near US Bank or by Marshall’s and Staples near 1STBank.
Keith Winkel
for your Building CommitteeBuilding Committee Update - Dec, 2008
December 04, 2008
The Building Committee has been making great progress in the Design Phase of our facilities expansion program. The overall site plan has been finalized. The foot print of the new sanctuary and the connection building are almost set and work has begun on the interior configuration of the new building and the modifications that will be needed in our existing building. However, while a great deal of work has been completed there are still a lot of details to be worked out before the final design will be ready to be brought before a church conference for a vote of approval.Background
The Building Committee was commissioned by a Charge Conference on June 21, 2007.Congregational Involvement
Findings
Alternatives
Live Our Vision Capital Campaign
Financial Considerations
Prayers in the Ground, on the Floors, on the Walls, in the Rafters
We have been watching the building of St. Andrew transform and are able to no longer visualize but actually see the changes of the new and old building become a reality. The Prayer Committee continues to hold monthly prayer gatherings to remind us and those involved with the process that we continue to pray for them, our church and those working on the construction. Every month we pray for continued safety, community outreach, and love that will fill our church not only as a building but also as the body of Christ.
We only have a few more months before the building will be complete and we move into our expanded ministry and worship areas. Please join us on the second Saturday of each month - August 14, 9:00 am, for a short 30 minute gathering of scripture, song, and prayer. The bonus part is that we will be allowed to tour the areas that aren’t accessible to anyone other than the construction crews.