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Home My WebLink About1977 Full Committee Meeting to finalize proposalCITY OF COLLEGE STATION POST OFFICE BOX 9960 1101 TEXAS AVENUE CO LL E G E S TAT I ON, T E X A S 77 8 40 January 27, 1977 MEMORANDUM TO: Community Center Committee FROM: Albert Pedulla, Committee Chairman RE: Full Committee Meeting There will be a meeting of the full committee on Wednesday, 9 February at the College Station City Hall to finalize our recommendations to the City Council. At this meeting we will exchange information from each sub- committee in order to finalize our proposed criteria. Please try to attend. cc: Councilman Lane Stephenson M Community Center - Proposal Visitors Center Facility f • ] 6�' The Community Center concept is one that offers facilities to < _-Gea - — ^�� ^ ~' `_'_ _� �- of all ages, to permit the enjoy- ment of leisure hours through participation in activities of a oci , creative, cultur ! educati nal or p ysic 1 nature. �. The facility should be esigned from a functional viewpoint that permits a variety of programs and activities to be conducted simultaneously, if necessary. Therefore, multi -use type rooms should be provided. In order to function as a "community center ", the facility should be generally centrally located or at least easily accessible to the various age groups and user types for which it is designed. Special consideration should be given to accessibility by_ and t handicaun of all ages as well as to. bicycle s. Barriers which may mitigate free access should be eliminated. The consideration of any site that presents serious obstacles to inhibit such free access should be disregarded or modified to remove such obstacles. 'to Since a numberoor recreational type activities should be considered an intergral part of a community center, consideration should be given to cooperative planning of the center in conjunction with both the A &M Consolidated Independent S District as we a s t Co q,� j • Station Recreation n"" The possible selection of a site that ll'��''""�� satisfies physical and access requirements that is located � a school or park having recreational and /or other physical facilities that may be mutually shared should be critically evaluated. T jai t sha 'ng of a community c rater cili y b he school syst hen t he o f c y ivi s is loo on ora y. - Objectives The Community Center Committee has established general objectives as follows: .% -to recommend the construction of:a multi -use community facili y that will serve the needs and interests of all. citizens .v -to recommend the construction of a community facility that will provide physical facilities to accommodate the various social, civic and cultural activities engaged in by residents of the City • o maximize the use of the propo commun center ng i avail for us 1 hool d' t 'cY as well as t see eir c e tion in sharin heir ities that may be appropriate for community use. -to recommend the selection of a suitable location for the proposed community center that meets previously delineated criteria i s generally centrally located and that utilizes the natural characteristics of the land to maximum advantage. *to recommend a preliminary building program, for further Uj development by an architect in conjunction with a selected building committee, that indentifies the spatial requirements that reflect needs with respect to the construction of a community center building. i , -to recommend the construction of a community facility that is functional, flexible and takes into consideration future growth. v -to recommend the design of a building that permits easy access,internal circulation, safety and usability by all members of the community. u - to recommend the construction of a building to accommodate various community needs that: 1) consider climatic factors in the design stage; 2) is designed so as to conform to the characteristics of the selected site; 3) considers life cycle costs, i.e. - takes into account construction and operating costs relative to the life expectancy of the building. 'to recommend the employment of a full -time program director to supervise and coordinate all activities and scheduling of events to take place in the center as well as to recommend the employment of additional supervisory personnel to permit the scheduling of evening and weekend use of the building. L -to recommend the creation of a "Building Use Committee'! to establish rules, regulations, fee schedules (where required) and other policies related to building use and to periodically review such rules,. regulations and policies as necessary. Community Center Building - Preliminary Program Needs 3000 � min. width = 40'; clg. ht. = 16' Multipurpose Room - to accommodate 200 (dividable into two - 100 Dining • Dancing Parties • Luncheons Meetings *Platform large enough for plays, musical groups (demountable) *Roll-up projection screen - (built -in) 'Lectern •P. A. System -Acoustical control -Storage space (central storage elsewhere ?) -Serving counter (demountable) 'Projector 'Adequate lighting for various uses -Located near kitchen 'Window darkeners 'Easily maintained floor 'Ability to be used for stage (stage lighting) plays. (proscenium) possible stage area behind wall? (sound proofing problem!) -Room divider 1500 -Multipurpose room - to accommodate 100 (dividable into two 50 -Dining .Dancing •Parties -Meetings -Room divider •Portable lectern .Roll -up projection screen (built -in) -Blackboards (portable) - Conference /Meeting Rooms (4) - to accommodate 25 each. 500 � each -Small conferences /meetings , One room with permanent conference table & chairs •Tack board -Four rooms in close proximity -Away from kitchen 'High windows (if any) to allow maximum wall space for furniture) -Kitchen - serving type 350 6 'Warming /serving foods (no major meal preparation) - Coffee urn -Small freezer -Range -Oven -Refrigerator 'Sinks *Lockable cabinets keyed individually for rental - Kitchen to be designed to conform to code & health requirements , Arts & Crafts Rooms (3) @ 400 � each. -Painting •Macram& -Drawing 'Small crafts projects •Cutting /pasting projects -Sinks (w /clay trap) *Base cabinets: •220 outlet for heavier equipment .Adequate lighting ,Party Lounge /Social Room - to accommodate 50 - 800 'Comfortably furnished w /carpeting Library - 800 � (provide for expansion) -Stack areas -Reading area 'Lobby - 800 � 'Reception space w /reception desk /lockable files - Displays/Exhibits/Tack surfaces (provide exhibit cases) •Activity /Game room - (off lobby adjacent to vending machines)(too small -1800 �) (for use by all age groups) .Ping-pong 'Pool 'Foosball coin operated -Juke Box 'Tables /chairs .Acoustical control ' • §torage area Supervisory personnel 'Good wearing /easily cleanable floor surface 'Appropriate materials to resist wear throughout - High windows (if any) 'Miscellaneous -Custodial areas (indoor /outdoor cleaning supplies, mop sink, etc.) *Vending machine area - off lobby -Telephone booths - -Storage for chairs /tables adjacent to meeting room areas 'Rental storage - approx. 3'x3'.x3' - individually keyed *Toilet facilities - off lobby - as vandalproof as is possible 'Drinking fountains - children's /adults; foot /hand operated -Tables, chairs,.and projectors, public address system & other furniture as deemed necessary. *Amphitheater , Tot lot w /swings /climbing bars (fenced -in area) 'Shuffleboard 'Volleyball -Nature trails 'Gardening plots Parking /service access Bicycle racks -General: Facility to be designed to accommodate elderly, the handicapped, small children Building should be designed to eliminate summer heat gain and take advantage of winter sun. Wise use of glass throughout - (safety) Lockable storage for projectors, screens, P.A. equip., etc. Director's office w /good view for supervisory purposes Multi - purpose room Multi- purpose room Conference /Meeting rooms 4 @ 400 Kitchen Arts /Crafts rooms 3 @ 400 Party /Social room Library Lobby Activity room Corridors, storage areas, toilet facilities, etc. @ 35% 3000 1500 1600 350 1200 800 800 800 1800 11850 4148 15998 = 16,000 0 16,000 � x $35H = $560,000 plus equipment /outdoor facilities /sitework /fees