Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Executive Dining Room, located off the Joe Wankerl Cafeteria, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Geimer, Liston, Giese, Janke, Kivioja, Haugen, and Huffaker.
Members Absent: Mielke
Others Present: Griffith, Davis, and Pleger
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Haugen, seconded by Kivioja to approve the agenda for today's meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kivioja to approve the minutes from the February 14, 2008 meeting, as mailed. Motion carried.
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Wedekind reported on widening the lower service road 22' on each side which would allow for 70 additional parking stalls. The area could later be used as a staging area when the dorm project is constructed. The City could do the work in connection with the alley projects already planned for 2008. It would take about $5000 of gravel for the project which will be the Commission's cost.
Wedekind noted that there is $59,000 in the capital fund and projects already earmarked are $30,000 for the gym repainting, $14,000 for sidewalks, $5000 for the gravel. The Dean asked if the lower apron outside the door to the gravel parking area could be paved to prevent alot of dirt being tracked into the building. The Dean asked for crushed quartzite in the temporary parking area and expressed concern for the neighborhood and views from the campus. It was noted that this is a temporary parking area that would be eliminated when the dorm project is constructed. The Master Plan calls for permanent additional parking on the north east side of the campus, but a road would be required to be installed before that can happen.
Davis asked for a drawing of the proposed parking area and the Dean will discuss the matter internally with staff and the Leadership Team. The issue will be acted on at the next meeting.
Liston left the meeting at this time.
The capital fund balance is approximately $59,000 dollars.
R. Griffith presented the monthly report and list of bills. The elevator repairs will be put out for bids and reported on at the next meeting along with bids for the gym floor. Moved by Geimer, seconded by Huffaker to approve the report and paying the bills. Motion carried.
Davis reported that bids will be opened on March 28 with action taken at the April meeting.
Davis reported on a plan to route the ice age trail across the campus property. An agreement would be required allowing the trail to cross the property. The City and County Attorney will review and report on the issue.
The Dean reported that he has continued filling permanent staff positions, and 2 of 4 have been filled. The Regents have asked for a study that will review the number of students who would use the local campus vs. 4 year campus so as not to discourage anyone who would have attended the 4 year campus initially.
* April 10 - President Bradley will visit the campus
* May 12 - Chancellor will visit the campus and the Dean asked that the Campus Commission meet with him on that date
* May 18 - Commencement with speaker Barbara Lawton, the Lt. Governor
Davis discussed the three capital projects facing the Campus in the next few years.
* Lecture Hall - First priority
* Chemistry Lab - Face lift project lasting 8 to 10 years
* Physics Lab - Face lift project lasting 8 to 10 years
All projects total approximately $130,000 commitment from the Campus Commission. Discussion led to asking the State for their share of funding in the 2009/2010 budget and taking on all projects together since they are all related o the science curriculum.
The Master Plan is forwarded to the Dean for his comments and then it goes to LLC, Campus Commission, and City. A presentation was recently made to the County. Fund raising will start in the fall. Options of greenness will need to be decided next.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 9:00 A.M.
Motion by Kivioja, seconded by Wedekind and carried to adjourn at 10:00 A.M.
Respectfully submitted: Cheryl Giese/Acting Secretary