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215127ORIGINAL TO CITY CLERK //, rl y CITY 00 SST. PAUL FICE OF THE CITY CLERK RESOLUTION— GENERAL FORM 215 ! 12� . COUNCIL NO. FILE it" qt '` ' C iolitan Tea•• .1 g • cy` r e .� ' Z34 has assisted agr riA Wken.ea.-jj, Ae Ae btopola tan ApA.ovement Committee Ao-d am i. ed Sze Gi'ty in ota.in-ina Ae ana44j iA and AepoAt �Aom Elie AAclr i tec t /.d Cowuel na Com- "ee conceAn zna die cute and �utme development o� she I-quc ioA.iurrz bn- vention CenteA complex; and o altd Gf/AeAea.�, a AepoA�. pAe..rented A� dace .r...r deemed corv�bi.uct.c.ve.� � Aw , ,Looking and deemed veAry de jiAa6le and 6enegicia,L goA Ae C-� o� Sit Pau,L; and i WkeAea.d, it , z the ded iAe o� Ae AaryoA and Council 4 Ae. C_ tr_ o� Saint Paul -to pAovide �OA expediti.ow development and execution o� the Meme o� -t" plan L ,i t become -d geow ikle; 6e a t Ae,jolved, Mat Ae plan, a4: pA Rented 6y Ae AetAopol tan .QmpAovement Committee., ij AeAe6r, accepted and endo ued; 6e a:,t j 3wLtAeA Ae4 olved, Aat the pAopen 04 off iciab ane aaMoA.i5ed to, enteA .in.o and execute die contAact w.i-z Convention Cerzten AACA.itectl and (5n.ainee/w. ,9ncoApoAated, 6eina die coApoAat-i.on �wuned 6y tae AepAe ,jentat.ive d o� Sze �.tlrm� wl ,icA cowl i tute the AAcA test i,j Courb4el ink Committee goA Sze pmpo ,6e o� develop ink and detailing platy and i- mate.4 Ae � ina,L platy goA cowl Auct i.on a,6 die Council .dkall guntAe'A erect, '4u6 ject to die appAova,L o� die C.i4 AAcA.i tect and Ae CoAp �Aation cou Ae,L. COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council + 19— Yeas Nays Dalglish Holland Loss Mortinson Rosen Mr. President, Vavoulis 10M 8-62 11r — 6— In Favor Against OCT 171983 a� � 1 7l • f r)&v. C74k Xlq &*/--' 21 The creation of the auditorium study committee is another evidence the new spirit in St. Paul. We have always been proud of our audito For years more than a million people, annually, have attended func in this building and a million people .annually is a lot of people! So, we recognized a ,great asset to our city, and then asked ourselves were its greatest advantages. There seemed to be two: First, its proximity to the central business district. The many marketing research reports will attest to the �4 ers esistanc' stiffens on any distance over two blocks. And, _b'econdly, its multiple faciliAes; i. e. (1) its theatre ,section for plays and musicals, (2) its sport arena and (3) its exhibition hall.. . no one in conflict with either of the other two. Our committee was quick to recognize that since the first building was I rected in1901 -3. and the addition in 1931 that. improvements might be needed an ', found from the convention groups that use the auditorium that they would appreciate (1) air conditioning, (2) improved dressing rooms in the arena area, (3) improved, toilet facilities, (4) small committee rooms, (5) escalators from the basement exhibition hall, to- mention a few. However, the most frequent suggestion was lack. of parking and crowded exits and entrances both of, which delayed performances.. . N At one of our ,first meetings, therefore, it was voted that we ask the architects committee to review the entire auditorium concept. At point .may I mention two developments that had strong bearing on our study. First was the welcome news that the Hilton Hotel was to be a reality. Without additional and highly acceptable hotel facilities, our auditorium was lost. Second, the Women's Institute had awakened 4 community with, its announcement of beautifing Rice Park. Several of their fine officers and leaders, Mrs:. Avie -s Ridder, Mrs. Earl Seddon, Mrs.. Kathy Ridder, Mr's. Lyle Fisher, Mrs. Ron Hubbs, Mrs. John Carroll, and others have met with us, and a joint committee of the Women.'s. Institute and MIC are continuing to- study the potentials. Before we hear and see the exciting presentation by our architects, may I focus our consider_ ation on one aspect of our report... Parking. For some reason we are reluctant to recognize and admit the importance of the auto- mobile inAmerican life. We seem to o on the assumption that the automobile g 1 and parking 'problems will. solve themselves. whea,-actually we know from autdinObile sales. and traffic studies they will increase year' by year. not acknowledge these facts'. and meet them by providing the necessary facilities, public and private, that will, encourage the development of sc. enters? r we urban In our humble opinion, the city that. faces up to this fact and takes steps q'4- to .solve- it will have the greatest growth possibilities in the future. 1 Marketing studies would probably show that it is the ladies who would most appreciate the improved parking facilities: and who have a greater' i influence on, shopping, dining conventions, �or, on every day activities th the .delightful economically meted Ame rican ladies? J Some may say this. is' a tremendously ambitious- program. In. light of what other American cities are, doing it is not. It is not suggesting th biggest arena, the biggest exhibition hall, the biggest theatre. Each facility is on a scale in keeping with our-.'city's size. The -vital aspect this report is' its completeness... ,ovement enhancesr the othei and altogether it would give St. Paul a most complete and salable which should be a great business stimulus to all of us. Gentlemen, the auditorium study committee presents, with, great pride deep indebtedness' our, areIitects' consulting committee consisting of: ' Lundgren, Cavin, Diamond, -rammin r ' { PRESENTATION OF THE AUDITORIUM PROPOSAL TO ` THE SAINT PAUL CITY COUNCIL 10 a.m. Thursday, October 17 City Council Chambers 1) Wilfrid E. Rumble - representing the MIC Z) E. E. Engelbert - representing the Auditorium Study Committee 3) Louis Lundgren - representing the Architect's Counselling Committee 4) Robert Van Hoef - Secretary of the MIC (Summary) f Comments from: Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Convention Bureau St. Paul Building and Construction Trades Council Saint Paul Winter Carnival Association City Planning Board Housing Authority - any others present who care to comment Resolution presented by Commissioner Severin A. Mortinson Action by City Council bt '� i k .PY� i i i i i i i i i i i i i ARCHITECTS COUNSELING COMMITTEE - A JOINT VENTURE Haarstick Lundgren and Associates Inc. The Cerny Associates, Inc. The Honorable City Council City of Saint Paul Saint Pauli Minnesota 55101 Gentlemen: Grover Dimond Associates, Cavin and Page Metropolitan Improvement Commi 1002 Minnesota Building Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101 The report included herein contains the results of our study of the Municipal Auditorium and its Environs undertaken at your direction in conformance with our contract dated June 25, 1963. Respectfully yours, ARCH TECTS COUNSELING COMMITTEE Louis R. Lundgren, hairrm Grover W. Dimond, Jr. Cecil M. Tammen W. Brooks Cavin, Jr. Inc. ttee TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page I Scope and Purpose 1 II Development of the Municipal Auditorium 2 III Analysis of the Auditorium Site 5 IV Analysis of the Existing Auditorium Facilities 8 V Program for Development of the Auditorium Site and Facilities 27 VI Cost Analysis 39 VII Summary 40 Appendix I - Municipal Civil Defense Potential 41 Table I - Summary of 1962 Auditorium Use and Attendance Data 42 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Existing Buildings A Ground Floor Plan B First Floor Plan C First Mezzanine Plan D Second Mezzanine Plan E Gallery Plan F Section, Existing Arena Building G Section, Existing Arena Building Figure Master Plan 1 Center City Plan 2 Area Plan 3 Lower Level Plan 4 First Level Plan 5 Mezzanine Level Plan 6 North -South and East -West Sections 7 Rice Park View 8 Entrance Study 9 Mall View View from Rice Park View from Kellogg Boulevard I i i i i i t i i i I SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF REPORT The scope of this study includes the Auditorium building as well as the streets and properties in the immediate vicinity. The purpose isIto analyze and evaluate the function and physical condition of the existing structure and recommend what changes should be made in land use as well as in the building itself to best meet the needs of a successful munici- pal auditorium and convention center. Specifically, this study has examined the Auditorium, its service's and its needs, in the following areas: I 1. Relation of the Auditorium facilities to the services of town St. Paul. 2. Expansion needs of the Auditorium consistent with the revi ization of the Community. 1 3. Provision of a new major entrance oriented to Capital Cent 4. Relationship of the Auditorium to Rice Park. 5. Parking requirements for Auditorium activities. 6. Necessary improvements to the existing physical plant. 7. Improved circulation within the Auditorium. 8. General appearance of the Auditorium. tal- Specific proposals for improvement and expansion of the Auditorium have been developed. These proposals are graphically illustrated and discussed in detail within this report. Insofar as practicable, preliminary cost estimates and possible schedules of separate improvements programshave been developed. A thorough analysis of the completed project, in ,Iterms of facilities, capacities and services provided, has been included i This report has drawn substantially upon the accumulated knowledge, expertise and technical data available from many agencies, committees and individuals. Their full cooperation has been enjoyed and is greatly appreciated. I The study has been jointly sponsored by the City of St. Paul and the Metropolitan Improvement Committee and was authorized by action of1the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Improvement Committee. - 1 - i i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 II THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM The historical function of municipal auditoria has been the housing of a great variety of activities considered essential to the social, 1poli- tical, business and cultural life of the community. The need for these facilities has been felt from the earliest times. Its form evolved from the ancient basilica, opera house) theatre and town meeting hall.I More recently the need for facilities housing conventions, exhibitions and trade shows has emerged. The economic advantages of these activities within the community is readily apparent. Large numbers of visitors associated with these events result in substantial expenditures for food, lodging, refreshments, transportation and parking) entertainment and shopping. These requirements augment and support the local demand on the goods, services and facilities of the city, creating greater capital activity within the community. The requirements for successfully1housing these events are somewhat different than for community events and include: 1.. Mass seating facilities in one space for convention meetings. 2. Numerous smaller meeting spaces for convention committee activities. 3.. Large, open) high ceiling,, multi - purpose space for exhibitions and trade shows. 4.. Direct proximity to the goods and services of the host community. When St. Paul built its Auditorium in 1907, it met the historical criteria for municipal auditoria at that time. It was conveniently located, designed for multi- purpose use and was municipal in nature. However, with the advent of modern convention - exhibition activities and increased spectator participation in athletic events, the need for additional facil- ities was felt. In 1931 the Arena building with its exhibition space was erected and extensive remodeling in the 1907 Building was undertaken. The completed Auditorium then met both the historical criteria as well as the demand for new facilities. It provided under one roof convention seating for 15,000 people with supporting meeting halls and committee rooms, a Theatre seating 2,700 for the cultural activities of the !Com- munity, and a multi- purpose exhibition space of 50,000 S.F. Perhaps most important was its central location within the Community. It was near to hotels? restaurants, movies, department stores and specialty shops.. I With an Arena, Exhibition Hall, Theatre and Meeting Halls all at one site, St. Paul enjoyed a dominant position in the auditorium market and attracted regional and national events. With steady promotion, the attendance has grown from 491,339 in 1936 to over one million annual users of these facilities. I - 2 - ' The wide diversity and intensity of Auditorium use is illustrated in Table I, "Summary of 1962 Auditorium Use and Attendance Data ". Of particular significance are the 866 performances which underscore I the continuous activity at the Auditorium. Specific note must be taken of the Theatre use pattern. With an attendance of over a quarter of�a million at 210 performancesp the Theatre has enjoyed an average attend- ance of nearly 1,250. The inclusion of Theatre facilities has been a principal factor in generating continuing activity in other functions at the Auditorium. In the thirty years since completion of the present complex, many changes have taken place in the auditorium market: ' 1. The growth of amateur and professional athletic events as spectator events. 2. The national trend towards greater convention activity. 36 The increased numbers of exhibitions, dealers displays and trade shows with new service demands. 4. The increased demand for modern hotel facilities close to the Auditorium. 5. The need for extensive parking spaces within easy walking distance. 1 During the same time substantial changes have taken place in St. Paul and the Metropolitan Area. ' Although the population of the Center City has remained somewhat stable, the population base of the area has grown by more than 600,000 people, an increase of 67 per cent. This population increase, coupled with I, more leisure time and a larger entertainment dollar, has resulted in a signi- ficant area -wide increase in spectator participation in an ever - growing number of activities. This growth has been reflected in expanded pro- ' gramming of and participation in Auditorium events. Regionally andi nationally, the role of the St. Paul Auditorium has been one of unique- ness. The capacities and flexibility of facilities have placed the ' Auditorium in a competitive position with the major convention centers in the country. The social, cultural and economic dominance of the Twin Cities in the upper midwest has created a logical center for regional ' convention - exhibition activities in the Metropolitan Area. The absence of major competing facilities in this area has enabled St. Paul to garner much of the State and Regional convention market. The widespread in- ' creases in national convention and exhibition activity has created new demands upon auditorium and community facilities throughout the country. This additional demand coupled with increased awareness of the:econumic value of convention activity has been reflected in the renovation and construction of civic centers) auditoria and exhibition halls across the country. The ability of St. Paul to maintain and improve its position - ,3 - I I i i in this highly competitive market is a key factor in the economic-growth of the Community. Fewer people live in the downtown area; and ye,t, due to the construction of a freeway network, it is easier for many more people to attend events at the Auditorium, since 87% now come by private care These factors, coupled with recent, vigorous competition from other communities, have challenged the position of Ste. Paul's Auditorium in the market. The economic impact of this challenge will be felt through- out the Community. I - 4 - i i i i i i i III ANALYSIS OF THE AUDITORIUM SITE A. General Description . For the purposes of this study, the Auditorium site has been consid- ered as that area bounded on the north by Seventh Street, on the south by Kellogg Boulevard, and extending westerly from Market Street to Seven Corners. This portion of the site, hereinafter referred to as Parcel A, comprises an area of 13.5 acres. In addition, this study has considered an area below and south of Kellogg Boulevard bounded by Hill Street on the east, Eagle Street on the south and the intersection of Exchange Street and Eagle Street on the west. This portion of the site, hereinafter referred to as Parcel B, comprises an area of 3,4 acres. In general, the surface of Parcel A is level. Among the several structures present in this area are the Theatre Building, the Arena, the Wilder Charities Building), the Volunteers of America Building, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Building, and several one and two story commercial buildings. The surface of Parcel B is generally slopingb The elevation varies some 30 feet from a high point at elevation 50.0 feet (above city datum) along the north side to a low of 20 feet at the southeast corner. The surface is generally even and free from outcroppings and depressions. There is one single - story, frame commercial building in this area, B. Subsurface Soil Conditions The evaluation of subsoil conditions prevalent at Parcel A is! based upon conditions found during the 1931 addition to the Auditorium and a subsequent investigation performed in 1958 at the site of the adjacent St. Paul Insurance Building. Available results of borings in this area reveal the following conditions: I The general surface elevation is approximately 94.0 feet city datum. Directly beneath the surface is a layer of e chiefly a brown sandy soil.. The depth of this layer is m ately variable but generally about 4 feet. Under this so a layer of limestone of varying thickness but generally e ing to elevation 80.0. This layer is known geologically Platteville Limestone. Under this stratum is a layer of shale known as the Glenwood Bed extending to elevation 75 The shale is underlain by brown sandstone and white sands known as the St. Peter Sandstone. St. Peter Sandstone has excellent characteristics for support building foundations. The Glenwood Shale has been found to b very unstable bearing material in the presence of water. Pre building requirements in this area of St. Paul necessitate ca footings of buildings down through the various subsurface lay 6-' Lrth, )der - L1 is ctend ; Ls ;ray 0. :one of a ,ent frying ars I into the sandstone and to rest subsurface floors on material which ' is not affected by the unstable nature of the shale layer. it is known that the 1931 addition to the Auditorium extends into the sandstone layer and that, in generals the balance of the Auditorium ' complex does not. While the footing and foundation conditions of the remaining structures have not been determined,, it is doubhtful (considering their age) that they extend any deeper than the indi- ' vidual clearance required for each particular building, The ground and subsoil conditions of Parcel B (the site of the proposed parking ramp) vary appreciably from t4se discussed under Parcel A. While there are no boring results available for the site itself, recent borings taken in the immediate vicinity reveal the following conditions The sandstone appears to be generally found at an elevation of 12 - 15 feetd Above the sandstone is a layer of tumblerock material of varying thickness of 8 to 15 feet, Above the tumblerock is a layer of soil which varies from a clay loam or sandy loam to fill material of variable composition.. The subsurface moisture condition over the entire site is not known.. However.. previous investigations in the general area indicate the absence of ground water until at least the sandstone is reached. Preliminary studies indicate the appropriateness of the sandstone for heavy structures and the tumblerock layer for medium loading conditions.. ' ' C. Auditorium Its Immediate The and Environs The present land uses adjacent to the Auditorium site are diverse and incongruous. Some of St. Paul's finest examples of both private and community effort can be found about the Auditorium site. iThe tree shaded open space of Rice Park offers a pleasant relief to the ' cityscape. The quiet classicism of the Public Library and Hill Reference Library keynotes the civic nature of the area. TheImassive bulk of the old Federal Building dominates the north vista of Rice Park. The recently completed St. Paul Insurance Building heralds' the interest of the business community in this area, The quality and scale of the Minnesota Club lends dignity and repose to th!e =site. ' Among the nearby amenities are the fine shops along St. Peter.lStreet, � Capital Centre, the renovated Medical Arts Building, the Telep'ione r , Building and the imposing City Hall. Conversely, the prevalance of substandard commercial properties, congested street traffics inadequate parking, vacant and blighted loft buildings,, all serve to detract from the proper civic identity and community impression so essential for a municipal auditorium environment;. Any effort at improvement of the Auditorium must be paralleled by private and public renewal in adjacent areas. .r i i i i i i i D. Street Pattern The traffic patterns about the Auditorium site are those of the canter city itself. While completion of the planned freeway network will alter routings to and from the city as well as peripheral traffic patterns, the principal routes within the downtown area will1remain as they are at present. The street patterns serving the site offer a wide choice of routes to and from Auditorium activities. This diversity eases congestion not only on downtown streets but at free- way access and egress points. This will become an increasingly important asset with expanding use of the Auditorium. I The notorious traffic prDblem at Seven Corners must be greatly sim- plified, since expanding Auditorium usage and increased activity in the central business district will tend to render this situation intolerable. Specific proposals for this solution are included in this report. Inherent in providing good vehicular access to the site are the problems of vehicle- pedestrian conflict, appropriate passen- ger loading and unloading areas, and adequate and convenient garage facilities. It is in these areas that much remains to be done. Of particular significance here are the problems of pedestrian crossings at Kellogg, Fourth and Fifth Streets and the narrow sidewalk space along Fourth and Fifth Streets. I E. Summary The principal advantages of the Auditorium location have been 1. The lack of significant local or regional competition) the auditorium market. 2. The central location and municipal nature of the Audit 3. The ease of vehicular access to the Auditorium. 46 The close proximity to the goods, services and facili of Downtown St. Paul. 5. The integration of complete facilities, including th arena, exhibition space and meeting halls, under one in s f. The principal limiting factors to the Auditorium location havelbeen: 1. The lack of adequate hotel rooms convenient to the site, and necessary to support major convention activities. 2. The lack of sufficient, convenient parking facilities. 3. The coc "lict of pedestrian and vehicular traffic adjacent to the Auditorium, particularly during spectator events. 1 4. The totally inadequate approach to the building entrances. - 7 - ry i i i i i i i i i IV ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING AUDITORIUM FACILITIES A. General Description of the Present Facility The existing Auditorium is composed of two distinct structure's: 1. The Theatre Building (1907) 2. The building is 181' -5" wide by 302' -9" long at the ground floor providing a gross area at grade of 54,900 S.F. There is 11,000 SRF.. of basement space below the first floor, principally beneath the stage. The remainder of the subgrade area is not excavated. The footings and foundation walls of this structure are variable and in many locations they apparently do not rest on what is considered proper bearing material by present day standards. The entire exterior wall is of load - bearing masonry construction. The roof system employs steel trusses spanning the 180 ft. dimension (east - west), with sub - trusses spanning to the end walls. Approximately two - thirds of the building area is devoted to the present I theatre and to theatre circulation. The remaining area is occupied by Stem Hall (at grade), Ramsey Hall and the Veterans Halls at the second floor, with small offices, committee rooms and service spaces located at the south wall. Principal points of access to this building are located along Fifth Street providing entrance to the Theatre lobby and along Fourth Street providing entrance to the meeting halls and offices. Of significance are the two arcades at the east and west sides of the structure providing circulation between the Fourth Street and Fifth Street entrances: Limited vehicular access is provided from Fifth Street via the east arcade. Direct passenger elevator service is provided to the second floor meeting halls and the office spaces and Commit- tee rooms above. The main Theatre lobby is totally inadequate to accommodate the number of people attending a Theatre perform- ance. The Arena Building (1931) The building is 231' -0" wide by 3001 -0" long at the ground floor, providing a gross area at grade of 69,300 S.F. There is a,full basement space 16 feet below grades which contains mechani''cal spaces, toilets, a shop, and an Exhibition Hall of 51,250 S.F. Footings and Foundation walls of this building extend into the St. Peter Sandstone previously discussed. The ceiling height over most of this area is 17' -0 ". 30" round columns spaced 25' -0" in both directions support the flat slab ceiling construc- tion. Vehicular access to the Exhibition Hall is provid4 by two enclosed ramps (17..1% and 12..7% slopes) located along the west wall line. Pedestrian access is provided by stairs located in the four corners, and two passenger elevators at the southeast corner. There is a 9' x 14' freight elevator. The first floor IMM i i i i r i i i i i i i contains ticket lobbies and a foyer at grade, and circulation space, spectator seating, and service facilities as well as the Arena floor (458765 S.F..) at six feet above graded Notably, the Arena floor has a 9610" by 220' -0" refrigerated ice floor. Principal points of access to this building are along Fourth Street providing entrance to the main lobby space and at the east and west corners of the building along Fifth Street provid- ing entrance to secondary lobbies6 Vehicular access to the Arena floor is provided by two open ramps to a single truck entrance along the west wall line and by a portable ramp device through a large door on the Fifth Street sides Additionally, the Arena floor is integrated with the Theatre Building via two narrow staircases and the freight elevator along the eastlor party wall line. The first mezzanine or balcony level is 21 feet above grade and contains the circulation corridor and vomitories to balcony seating, public lounges and toilets (4), checkrooms (2), con- cession spaces (2), fire stairs., small service rooms, elevator spaces., an ushers room, and three committee rooms (two at 560 S.F., one at 1120 S.F.). Principal access to this level is by means of two staircases from the main lobby along Fourth Street and two staircases from the lobbies along Fifth Street. Additional required exits are provided along the east and west wall lines. This floor is served by the two passenger elevators. However., a narrow stair of seven risers severely limits their use by handicapped persons6 The freight elevator serves this floor. The balcony level is connected with the seconj floor meeting kalls in the Theatre Building via the elevator lobby and a narrow staircase. There is no connection with the present Theatre balcony foyer. l The second mezzanine level is 31 feet above grade and contains mechanical spaces (principally fan rooms) along the east, south and west wall lines. Access to this level is provided by two service stairs. There are no public spaces at this level.I The gallery level corresponds to the highest row of balcony, seating and contains a projectiuon room and public address con- trol booth. The two passenger elevators serve this level.I The gallery is connected via the elevator lobby with several small committee rooms and toilets in the Theatre Building. There is no connection at this level with the `theatre balcony. I The structure of this building above grade is principally steel frame with concrete topping and protection. Perimeter columns spaced at 25 feet support main steel trusses spanning east- ' est over the entire width of the building. The exterior. walls re Imasonx:y� chiefly brick, with stone detailing. 9 i i i i i i i i B. Physical Condition of the Present Facilities 1. Structural Soundness: a. The Arena Building (1931) is considered to be in sound structural condition. No structural problems of signifi- cance have arisen and none are anticipated. With normal maintenance this structure will continue to serve thel community for the foreseeable future. b. The Theatre Building (1907) differs in several ways from the adjacent Arena,. While substantial alterations and renovation over the years have changed the character and use of the building, it is, at the present, considered useable. Some structural problems (notably cracking in the exterior walls) have arisen in the past. The variable depth of footings, coupled with changes in subsurface moisture conditions were found to have caused movement in the bearing walls. Fortunately, corrective measures taken by the City Architect's office have stabilized the condi- tion. With continued maintenance and renovation,, this building may serve for a number of years.. However, many of its footings are resting on material no longer coni sidered suitable for loads of this magnitude. Some aspects beyond structural considerations may be properly considered heres 1. The changing needs of modern theatre facilities¢ 2. Ample entrances and lobbies with their necessary toilet and checkroom facilities, 3. Easy access to upper levels of seatingk 4. Need for air conditioning of all public spaces. 5. Economy of operation and maintenance. 6.. Space for concessions and displays. 7.. Attractive appearance inside and out. The present Theatre Building has served St. Paul for c 55 years. It can continue to serve for a number of ye However, at some time it will be necessary to replace structure. This study has indicated an appropriate ma for this. The appropriate time for replacement will t determined by the Community. - 10 - . �_A I i i i i i i i i i i i i i 2. Mechanical installation The present Auditorium complex is supplied by high pressure steam purchased from Northern States Power Company., with steam service from the "Fifth Street side of the Exhibition Hall,. Steamlis supplied year around at 85 to 100 PSI and is reduced to 10 PSI for heating and domestic,hot water purposes, The existing ice making equipment is located on the Fourth Street side of the Exhibition Hall and consists of four 50 ton ammonia compressors operated in pairs by two synchronous motors.I This equipment was installed with the building and is in apparently serviceable condition. The ice floor., including piping and brine pumps., was replaced in 1948 and is in good condition Thei total capacity of the four compressors is required to install an ice sheet in about 30 hours, After the initial freezing one unit of two machines is required to maintain the ice in useable con - dition. This ice can be removed in approximately lk hours by running the brine through a heat exchanger., bringing the temper- ature up to 350F, and plowing the ice from the floor.. The1present units are up to capacity and additional loads could not belimposed without extensive remodeling of the system,., including additional compressors and pumping equipment. I Condensing water is supplied from a 16 ",. 416 feet deep well located at the Fourth Street sides. A 12" casing extends to a depth of 200 feet. This well was completed in 1959 and has a capacity of 750 GPM at 52 1F. It is not approved for potable water usagga ,At present the well is used solely for condensing purposes which require but 230 GPM, Possible employment of this meserve capa- city is included in the report. Present sewer and water services are located at the Fourth side of the Exhibition Hall. :Both domesti'a water and fire tection are via a metered 6" main, Street pro- The Arena is presently heated and ventilated by four 608000 CFM air handling units located in the ceiling or truss space. 1A 5p000 CFM smoke fan and a 12,000 CFM exhaust fan aid in venti- lating the space, A more extensive exhaust system will be�neces- sary to attain the proper degree of ventilation during high occupancy periods. The existing air handling equipment can be utilized to air - condition the space by adding cooling could, ,filters,, drip pans and drainso and the necessary temperature controlsb The Arena foyer is heated by a 10,000 C'FM supply fan with 98000 CFM exhaust fan utilized for ventilation purposes. The Arena lobby is supplied by a 12,000 CFM fang. and the Coi it- tee Rooms located above are supplied by a 41,000 CFM fans - 11 - i i i i i i i i i i i i i The Exhibition Hall is heated and ventilated by a 60,000 CFM built -up heating and ventilating unit utilizing ducts and Isupply grilles located throughout the ceiling area. A 20x000 CFM recir- culating fan draws ai- back to the unit to be mixed with fresh air and recirculated to the space. A 25,000 CFM fan exhausts air to the outside to maintain proper ventilation. The fans and supply ductwork can be reused for air conditioning by adding a cooling coil to the supply unit and the necessary controls. The recirculating ductwork is in poor condition and warrant13 replace- ment to provide the necessary distribution of air., I The Theatre is heated and ventilated by two 209000 CFM supply fans with heating coils and a return system located under the seats This equipment is in poor condition and should be! replaced. A new supply and return system utilizing air conditioning I units located in the present mechanical spaces should be considered. Stem Hall is heated and ventilated with a 159.000 CFM air handling unit supplying fresh air to this spaceq There is no return air fan.. A relief air system exhausts excess air to the outside. A new return and exhaust system together with air conditioning equipment should be provided.. Ramsey Hall is presently supplied by a 121,000 CFM air handling unit Additional supply and return ducts# coils, controls etc., would be required to properly air condition this space. The Veterans Halls are supplied by one 20,000 CFM air handling unit with return ducts back to the unit. Additional return and relief ducts would be necessary to incorporate air conditioning. The majority of offices and spaces located around the per Teter of the building are heated by cast iron radiation with no provi- sion for ventilations These spaces require a system of ductwork and air conditioning equipment supplied with chilled waterl 1 Most of the existing toilet facilities$ both public and private, are inadequate and unsatisfactory by present day standards In- creased use, age and higher standards of public acceptance I require not only the replacement of fixtures and trim9 but the provision of additional toilet facilitiesa The ventilation and exhaust systems employed in these spaces should be revised.. While not strictly a mechanical consideration* concurrent lighting and gen- eral refurbishment of these spaces is considered essential. The provision of adequate lounge and toilet facilities throughout the complex will contribute substantially to public acceptance and use of the Auditorium.. - 12 - i i i i i i i i i i i i i i 3. Much of this section has been devoted to the possible incorpora- tion of air conditioning. While this subject is discussed fur- ther in this report) its inclusion here underscores the need for temperature control& The provision of proper air conditioning is considered the most essential improvement to the Auditorium facilities. Electrical Installation The present Auditorium complex receives electrical service from Northern States Power Company via Fifth Streets The electrical switchboard and distribution room is located at the northeast corner of the Exhibition Hall. I Primary A.C. service is at 120/208 volts, with lightings outlets, etc.., operated at 120V and equipment operated at 208V. This service is adequate for the existing complex. `Additionally, the Auditorium receives D.C. power from N.S.P. for the operation of spotlights in the Arena and Theatre, This source provides standby power for emergency lighting. N,S.P. desires to termi- nate this service and is prepared to furnish the necessary, rectifier to operate D.C. equipment. The costs of installation and ho4up would be borne by the City. As the present Dad. power serves as a standby source for emergency illumination, a satisfactory replacement for this service must be found. While the A.C. service throughout the center city is highly reliable, the risk of failure and resultant panic cannot be denied.I Solu- tions to this problem include provision of battery operated emer- gency lights or installation of emergency generator equipment. Aspects of this decision are discussed further under Appei:djx I of this report. I- The Arena lighting equipment and level cif illumination is sidered adequate. Power distribution for shows and exhibits is considered ma Present distribution employs clusters of four 1k" sleeved in the floor slab, spaced every 25 feet in one direction a arranged in three rows across the floor,. Hookup is accomp by running lines through the sleeves and connecting to ove feeders in the Exhibition Hall. This system is satisfacto general exhibit purposes) but is limited by the size and n of wires passing through the sleeves& The dual use of bot Exhibition, Hall and the Arena for exhibit purposes is hand by the limitations of the existing feeder system in the Ex Hall. .Larger power demands of commercial equipment) such ranges, require temporary runouts from the Switchboard Roo Appropriate solution to the power distribution problem inc provision of additional feeders in overhead buss duct at t Exhibition Hall ceiling and augmentation of power outlets the Arena perimeter, possibly at the balcony soffit. - 13 - �L•„4F. :ginal. soles id Lished :head :y for umbers i the Lcapped dbition is a. audes ie Lt i i i i i i i i i i i i The Exhibition Hall lighting equipment and level of illumina- tion is considered marginal. General illumination is presently provided by ceiling mounted incandescent fixtures which pro- duce a low lighting level at the working surface. This condi- tion not only mandates supplementary lighting for exhibits but contributes to the dreary appearance of sub -grade space. There is a lack of power distribution for exhibits and shows which handicaps the use of this space. With the increasing power requirements of modern exhibits, the present distribu- tion is not adequate.. The present switchboard has sufficient capacity to augment the distribution in the Exhibition Hall. The provision of additional feeders in an overhead buss duct system is the appropriate solution. I The Theatre house lighting equipment and illumination level is considered adequate under present conditions. However, if ex- tensive remodeling of this space is undertaken, the provision of new lighting equipment should be considered. The Theatre stage lighting equipment is considered obsolte, inadequate and in poor condition. The present control equip- ment is clumsy and, with exposed contacts, even hazardous 'to operators. However, the decision to replace this equipment should be tempered with the realization that traveling shows carry and use their own portable equipment. Local users of the Theatre stage either use the present equipment or, more commonly, rent supplementary equipment from suppliers. The provision of new equipment consistent with modern stage facil- ities is included under Section V of this report. In general, the lighting in meeting halls, lobbies and con- courses is considered unsatisfactory. The majority of they fixtures are unsightly, obsolete incandescent units providing low and uneven illumination and detracting from the appear= ance of the spaces. The present wiring is not consistent i with multi- purpose use. The decision to rewire and relight these spaces should be given priority. I - 14 - I I i i i i i i i i i i i i i C. Spatial Considerations la The Arena The present Axena was designed as a multi- purpose space ai templated the need for focused assemblies on an end stage convention meetings, the need for arena seating around a area as in ice shows, and the need for large open space fM bitions, The capacities of the Arena for various events well anticipated and have served the Community over the y An inventory of the present seating capacities by event ii w lated belo Convention Meetings 15,000 Basketball 11,000 Shrine Circus 90,100 Ice Shows 8$800 Ice Hockey 8,500 Bowling Congress 5,000 Banquets 4,000 Additionally, there are 49,000 S.F, of exhibition space main floor° is con - as in .enter )r exhi- Boa tabu- the The present seating arrangements employ fixed theatre seating for 5700 in the balcony and a variety of portable seating devices on the main floor. While the capacities .under the present arrange- ment are quite goods. some concern has been expressed over Ithe large number of portable seats necessary to achieve these! The time;, effort and storage.space required to provide the desired seating arrangement reduce the efficiency of the space, Proposals for solution to this problem are included in this reporto1 Because of increasing emphasis on spectator activities and the widespread interest in ice hockey; this study has examined possibilities for increasing seating capacities¢ I 2. The 'Theatre The present Theatre was designed as a multi - purpose space, to accommodate a wide variety of events including.drama�, musicals,. operas symphony performances$_ and film presentations, ItIemploys the proscenium concept with a stage area at one`end of the theatre and the audience disposed at the other end, The performance is watched through the picture frame of the proscenium archel The design of this space follows the historical tradition of opera houses and commercial auditorium theatres, The seating arrange- ment employs fixed theatre chairs for 2,695 with the following n distributio - 15 - i i i i With the exception of lighting and control equipment, thelTheatre stage facilities are considered excellent. Renovations, including a new counterweight system, were completed in 1962. The stage is 133 feet long and 48 feet deep, providing an area of nearly 6,400 S.F. Productions of all sizes, including large musicals, can be successfully staged here. I 3. The Exhibition Hall The present Exhibition Hall occupies the basement space beneath the Arena. Within the limitations imposed by the structure above, it serves as a flexible, multi - purpose space. In addition to exhibitions and trade shows, it provides the much needed bulk storage, set -up work space, chair and bleacher storage, and even parking space. The Hall itself provides an area of 51,250 S.F. with lounges, toilets and mechanical spaces located about Iits perimeter. Necessary vehicular access is provided via ramps at 16 Parquet (sloped main floor) 1,003 ' Boxes (rear main floor) 112 First Balcony (11 rows) 679 ' Second Balcony (14 rows)) 901 The total capacity is somewhat larger than current multi - purpose theatre planning dictates and results in last row seats some ' 140 feet from the stage. Conceding the economic value ofilarge seating capacities, both modern theatre and opera are moving toward a more intimate performer- audience relationship. To ' satisfy this demand, a theatre ought to be flexible enough to make possible performances in the proscenium, apron and even arena style. Aside from these considerations, reactions to the Theatre House facilities are many and va.rtkdd. Specific comments include: The general lack of identity and form consistent with Theatre activities. Concern over the present approach and entrance, and its proximity to the heavy traffic along Fifth Street. The lack of scale and grace to the lobby and foyer spaces and the need for refurbishment in these ' areas. A wish to augment the more desirable seats on the main floor and reduce the number of seats in the second balcony. The need for air conditioning for pro- ' per temperature control during high occupancy periods! Revision of the sound system to insure proper hearings at remote seats. The possibility of lowering the orches- ' tra pit to improve front row sight lines and reduce sound pick -up by stage microphones. Coordination of fixtures, ' furnishings and color scheme to improve the appearance of the Theatre. I i i i i With the exception of lighting and control equipment, thelTheatre stage facilities are considered excellent. Renovations, including a new counterweight system, were completed in 1962. The stage is 133 feet long and 48 feet deep, providing an area of nearly 6,400 S.F. Productions of all sizes, including large musicals, can be successfully staged here. I 3. The Exhibition Hall The present Exhibition Hall occupies the basement space beneath the Arena. Within the limitations imposed by the structure above, it serves as a flexible, multi - purpose space. In addition to exhibitions and trade shows, it provides the much needed bulk storage, set -up work space, chair and bleacher storage, and even parking space. The Hall itself provides an area of 51,250 S.F. with lounges, toilets and mechanical spaces located about Iits perimeter. Necessary vehicular access is provided via ramps at 16 i i i 4. The Meeting Halls The present meeting hall facilities include Stem Hall, Ramsey Hall and two Veterans Halls. Their capacities and character will be discussed separately. Stem Hall occupies an area of some 9,000 S.F. and is locat' grade with principal entrance from Fourth Street. Designe( cipally as a flat floor ballroom with separate entrance an( limited flexibility, it is not well integrated within the E torium complex. Its facilities include a complete stage ai dressing rooms at the east wall line, with loungesy toilet! checkroom at the entrance. It can seat 1,250 people in fliI chairs for meetings. Its appearance is genuinely antiquatE badly in need of modernization. Of particular concern are wood flooring and wainscot as well as the lighting fixture! sideration should be given to remodeling, including new fl( surfacing, wall treatment, relighting and rewiring, acoustj - 17 - at prin- udi- d two , and t,j floor d and the . Con - or cal the west side. Pedestrian access is pFovided by four stairways ' at the building corners. A large freight elevator and two pass- enger elevators aid in vertical circulation. Principal comments ' on its spatial considerations includes a. The need for air conditioning to alleviate heat build up ' during high occupancy periods. i b. The need for escalator service from lobby spaces to the Exhibition Hall. The present stair climb of some 16 feet presents a serious obstacle to full use of this space! ' c. The need for more adequate electrical power and better illumination previously discussed. I d. The need for additional toilet facilities and improvement of the existing facilities. I e. The need for additional office space for exhibitors use. ' f. The need for general refurbishment to translate basement ' space into an exciting area for exhibitions. I The limitations imposed upon activities at the present Exhibition Hall by its sub -grade nature together with the demand for ;larger, clear -span, multi- purpose space located at grade, have led to an examination of the expansion potential of the exhibition facil- ities. An appropriate solution together with cost estimates is - included in this report. I i i i 4. The Meeting Halls The present meeting hall facilities include Stem Hall, Ramsey Hall and two Veterans Halls. Their capacities and character will be discussed separately. Stem Hall occupies an area of some 9,000 S.F. and is locat' grade with principal entrance from Fourth Street. Designe( cipally as a flat floor ballroom with separate entrance an( limited flexibility, it is not well integrated within the E torium complex. Its facilities include a complete stage ai dressing rooms at the east wall line, with loungesy toilet! checkroom at the entrance. It can seat 1,250 people in fliI chairs for meetings. Its appearance is genuinely antiquatE badly in need of modernization. Of particular concern are wood flooring and wainscot as well as the lighting fixture! sideration should be given to remodeling, including new fl( surfacing, wall treatment, relighting and rewiring, acoustj - 17 - at prin- udi- d two , and t,j floor d and the . Con - or cal i i i i i i i t ceiling treatment, air conditioningq provision of movable tions to accommodate smaller meetings with more frequent closer integration with the main convention facilities. sion of a small pantry for catered food service is desirz parti- .se, and rovi- le. Ramsey Hall occupies an area of some 4,200 S.F. and is located at the second floor with principal access via stairs from the Warrh Street entrance. The two passenger elevators serve thisffloor and provide connection with the Arena balcony. Its facilities include a common lobby, foyer,. checkroom and two toilet rooms. It can seat 550 people in flat floor chairs for meetings. Its condition and appearance are similar to Stem Hall and require modernization, including new floor and wall surfacingy relighting and rewiring$ acoustical ceiling treatment,, and air conditioning. Design solutions should explore possible integration of this Hall with the adjacent Veterans Halls in a modern, flexible meeting room complex for convention activities with strong horizontal connection to the Arena balconya The two Veterans Halls occupy an area of some 7,300 S.F. at the second floor with principal access via stairs from the Forth Street entrances They share a common lobby with Ramsey Hall and are served by the passenger elevators. Their facilities include a common foyer, checkroom, two toilet rooms and a small pantry kitchen. Each space seats 150 people in flat floor chairs for meetings. The general condition and appearance of these spaces is similar to the other meeting halls. Suggested improvements include new floorlamd wall surfacing) relighting and rewiring,. acoustical ceiling treatment and air conditionings At present the use of these spaces is controlled by the respective veterans organizations, This policy should be examined in the light of increased convention activity.. The possible integration of these spaces with Ramsey Hall should be considered§ I - 18 - 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 D. Service Facilities The service facilities at the Auditorium comprise a large. nu diverse spoces and services complementary and essential to a activity. These facilities include,; le Lounges and Toilets 26 Concessions 3. Check Rooms 4. Administrative Offices 5. Food Service Facilities 6. Communications Media Spaces 7. Convention Headquarters Room 8. Registration Areas 9. Information Centers 10, Ticket Booths 11. First Aid Stations 12. Lost and Found Center 13, Display Areas A capsule summary.and evaluation of these facilities follows. 1. Lounges and Toilets ?er of ii torium The need for more and better toilet facilities has been discussed in this report and is restated here for emphasis. I 2R. Concessions Provision of attractive, convenient and efficient concession stands not only performs a valuable service to the spectator but is an important source. of 'revenue to the Auditorium. Attendance increases coupled with outr'Mded equipment have placed a burden on present facilities. The incorporation of modern) sanitary equipment with prepackaging and more efficient dispensing would improve .service at present stands. Additional concession stands should be provided at convenient locations. 3.. Check Rooms The mass checking of outer wear at auditorium functions isla major problem and the climatic need for coats hats and galoshes exaggerates this condition at the Auditorium. Checking facil- ities must be convenient), reliable and efficient. The present facilities are inadequate in area) appearance and efficiency. Their replacement with modern checkrooms is recommended, 4, Administrative Offices The administration of the Auditorium Center is a major job requiring effective space control,, efficient inter- communications 19 - i i i i i i i i i i i i and genuine accessibility. The physical requirements for iadmin- istrative purposes include proper office layout and equipment to Promote efficient operations, attractive appearance to underscore the marketability of modern auditorium space, the ready access to and identity of administrative spaces to aid the potential cus- tomer, and year around temperature control. The present facil- ities fall far short of meeting these criteria, and inclusion of new administrative- spaces is considered essential. 5. Food Service Facilities The present catering facilities are wholly inadequate. Temporary set -up, dish -up and bussing methods are employed for a variety of banquets and dinners with visual separation from diners achieved by curtains4 The resultant confusion, noise and inefficiency &s disturbing to and detracting from the banquet function. Provision of proper food service facilities is not only essential to main- taining present banquet activity but should result in increased Auditorium use. 6. Communications Media Spaces Since completion of the present complex, drastic changes in news media techniques have occurred. Increased press, radio and camera coverage together with television have altered the requirements for event staging, The evolving processes of political conven- tions _underscores the importance of news media facilitiesi, I Proper facilities for modern convention coverage are non - existent. Press rooms, radio, press and television boothsp camera platforms and inter - communication equipment are an integral part of modern con- vention /exhibition facilities and should be incorporated in an improvement program. I 7. Convention Headquatters Room Modern conventions are highly organized events requiring complete administrative facilities. A room or suite of rooms housing reception and office space, conference areas and private toilet facilities, with proper location and ready access to the conven- tion floors must be provided. I 8. iieZistration Areas Convention and exhibition registration activities require sub - st4ntial areas capable of flexible arrangement and strategically located with reference to entrances and activity areas. These spaces should be multi- purpose in nature to increase space) utilization. - 20 - i i i i i i i i i i i 9. Information Centers 10. 11. 12. 134 Prominently located and readily accessible information centers are a necessity during large convention and exhibition events. Provision of a central information facility., augmented 'with portable kiosks or booths as the occasion demands, should be considered,. Ticket Booths Present ticketing devices are provided at entrances throughout the complex. The visual appearance of some of these should be improved, Major re- orientation of present entrances would include provision of new ticket booths. First Aid Stations Present first aid facilities are housed On the Arena floor adjacent to the freight elevator. Aside from general,refurbish- menty these facilities are considered adequate for the present complex.. Provision of similar space on the Exhibition floor, while desirable, is not considered essential. Substantial addi- tions to the complex should include the necessary first aid facilities. Trost and Found Center An appropriately sized space for the safekeeping of lost articles should be provided. This space should be centrally located,_ proximate to the administrative offices, and accessible to the public. Display Areas Properly located display areas, poster boards and space for local advertisers should be provided throughout the complex. In addition to previewing coming attractions} generating inter- est and activity, these devices are a potential source. of revenue to the Auditorium. Ideally located in lobbies, along concourses and galleries, these displays can do much to 'b:iliven circulation spaces. - 21 - i i i i i i i i E. Support Facilities While many of the supporting resources of the Community have�been discussed, a major service, warranting separate consideration, is parking. Sufficient patron parking, reasonably priced and conven- iently located, is essential to successful auditorium operation. The large numbers of spectators at concurrent athletic, theatre and exhibit events places a heavy demand upon parking facilities near the Auditorium. Although many of the Community's public, and private facilities are available to Auditorium patrons during the evening hours of high activity$ the demand for more and better parking persists and must be examined. A Minnesota Highway Department Study of March 1963 indicated following criteria for evaluating minimum Municipal Auditori parking requirementsg 1. Auditorium parking requirements are best determined from esti- mates of peak crowds. 2. 20% of the average auditorium crowd arrives by public trans- port, 10% walk, and the remaining 70% use private vehicles. 3. The average occupancy of private autos is 2 - 3 persons. 4. A reasonable walking distance to very low cost parking is 500 - 600 feet. 5. A self - supporting parking ramp requires even closer intega- tion with the Auditorium. Within the framework of these criteria, the present parking demand at the Auditorium may be estimated; 1 Arena spectator capacities range from 8,500 for hockey tol11,000 for basketball. The present Theatre capacity is 2,700. With concurrent use of Meeting Halls and Exhibition Areas, peak Audi- torium crowds would range from 18,000 to 20,000 people. A more conservative figure of 15,000 has been assumed as a redeonable estimate of present peak crowds. Of this figure, some 10,'500 people arrive by private auto. An average occupancy of 2.15 persons per auto has been assumed. I These figures indicate a present peak demand for 4,200 pa spaces available to Auditorium patrons. Surveys of present off - street parking facilities reveal more than 2,400 stalls within a 600 foot radius of the Auditoriums Together with on- street parking, where permitted, this -pepresents a substan- tial parking reservoir near the Auditorium; however, this reservoir must be re- evaluated in context with the following conditionsol - 22 - i 1 ' 1. The parking facilities inventoried are not restricted to Auditorium use and substantial numbers of these stalls a frequently occupied by other users, i i i i i i i i i i i i i 2. Many of these stalls are not self -park facilities with re- quired ease of entry and exit. I 3. Many are too remote to be considered desirable by Auditorium patrons, particularly during inclement weather. 4. Private development and Auditorium expansion will eliminate some surface parking lots now available for Auditorium events. 5. On- street parking will decrease as traffic to and from the Central Business District increases. I With these factors in mind, the need for additional parking a the Auditorium becomes a measurable demand which requires solution. Auditorium expansion will require a minimum of 3,000 additional parking spaces, This report shows how 3,100 additional space's can be provided, fully integrated with the Auditorium Center. I - 23 - I I tF. Circulation I The circulation patterns and problems at the Auditorium include ex- ' ternal traffic patterns) pedestrian routes and areas of conflict as well as horizontal and vertical distribution of people withinithe complex. The vast numbers of spectators and patrons during such ' events as hockey tournaments create major circulation problems which warrant separate consideration, ' 1. External Circulation I The vehicular circulation patterns prevalent at the Auditorium site are fully enmeshed with those of the Central Business Dis- ' trict. Vehicular through traffic as well as Auditorium traffic emphasize Shepard Road., Kellogg Boulevard) Fifth and Sixth) Seventh and Eighth as major east -west routes. North -south traf- ' fic employs a system of paired one -way streets with anticipated emphasis of St. Peter - Market and Wabasha. With completion of ' the freeway system) nearly ringing the Downtown Area) the paired one -way streets for local traffic will achieve greater importance., Of particular significance to the Auditorium will be the east- west traffic along Kellogg and the paired one -way system of Fifth ' and Sixth Streets. Significant north -south traffic with Audi- torium destination is anticipated along Market and Wabasha. Vehicular traffic on Fourth Street will be de- emphasized to ' alleviate the terminal problem at Seven Corners. While tl�ese routes provide ready vehicle access to the Auditorium site) they ' definitely increase the problems of passenger loadings parking; and pedestrian circulation. Present patron parking facilities are located informally throughout the Auditorium area. MAY of these spaces require pedestrian travel in excess of three blocks. ' This situation creates major conflicts of pedestrians and vehicles at entrances to parking lots and street crossings. Principal problem crossings occur along Kellogg Boulevard and at Fifth ' Street. Present traffic control techniques include stop signs) semaphores and police assistance. These measures are temporary ' expedients) falling far short of optimum traffic flow. I Service vehicle and public transit requirements are superimposed on Auditorium traffic patterns. Building service traffic includes ' catering -vehicles, concession supply, a variety of large trucks carrying exhibits and displays; as well as Winter Carnival traffic ' with ramped entrance to the Arena at Fifth Street. Public transit requirements include bus routing) loading and unloading areas and at certain functions bus storage and marshalling space. I ' In summary, the principal advantages of circulation patterns at the Auditorium Site area - 24 - I i i i i 2. i i i i i i i i i a. The wide choice of routes available to the Auditorium patron. b. The close proximity of these routes to the Auditorium entrances. The principal problems and conflicts of circulation patte s at the Auditorium Site involve; a. Automobile passenger drop -off and pick -up areas.. bo Efficient storage of patron vehicles proximate to the ;site, c. Logical pedestrian routing, free from vehicular conflict, to the Auditorium entrances d. Separate building service entrances and docking areas. e. Convenient public transit loading and marshalling areas. Solutions to these problem areas are included in this report. a Internal Circulation The present patterns of pedestrian circulation about and within the Auditorium complex are chiefly governed by orientation�of the complex components. l Recognizing the need for separate entrances during concurrent Arena, Theatre and Meeting Hall events, and anticipating little integrated or combined use of the various spaces, each element was given its own entrance and lobby space. Token internallcon- nections were provided which severely limit the spatial integra- tion necessary to major convention activity. Modern convention techniques employ a variety of ancillary facilities for committee meetings, displays, visual presentations and even food service. While main convention activity may be centered on the Arena, floor, the close proximity and ready accessibility of supporting spaces is essential. This need is underscored by the present use pattern of the Theatre, where more than 50% of its users are involved in non - theatre activities. Principal vertical circulation for each space is accomplishE by stair elements from lobby spaces. Comfortable, efficient transport of large crowds to balcony seating, exhibition spz and second floor meeting spaces from lobby and ticketing are requires escalator service. Possible locations for escalatc with appropriately sized lobby and collection areas are incc porated in this report. - 25 - d ces as rs The two existing passenger elevators provide access to offices on the third floor with limited service to the Arena balcony and second floor meeting hallsb The inclusion of elevators increases use of Auditorium facilities by handicapped persons.. 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There are a substan- tial number of problem areas which severely limit the fullest use of this facility. Conversely, the preponderance of plus factors mandates an improvement program rather than demolition and recon- struction. With these facts in mind., this study has formulated a program for development of the tremendous potential of a genu�nely downtown Auditorium Center. To give direction to this developments all avenues were explored and a Master Plan Concept evolved. The principal criteria for this Plan weres 1. To maintain and improve Sts Paul's position in the competitive auditorium market by: I a. improving the quality of facilities and services offer',ed. b. augmenting the numbers and capacities of facilities they fall short of requirements. c. increasing the comfort and convenience of auditorium patrons. 2.a To attain a greater role in the life of the Community consistent with and in support of the revitalization of St. Paul byiI ab offering greater service to the Community. b. making these services convenient, attractive and accessible to the public. ;t 3. To promote the civic identity appropriate to a dynamic Community and Capital A its State by providing a proud statement oi2dom- munity effort, relating that statement to the civic nature of the Area. 1 4.. To increase the value of auditorium facilities to the economic life of the Community by: a. providing facilities required to increase convention/ exhibition activity. b. integrating these'facilities with the commercial develop- ment of Downtown St. Paul. - 27 - i i i i i The Master Plan was developed in contekt with the space needs Auditorium, effective use of its present location and facilit the expansion potential at its site. It recognizes the growi for additional multi - purpose space, augmented seating for spe events, additional flexible meeting space, and increased park facilities. It provides for substantial renovation and maxim utilization of present facilities. It respects the adjacent uses, strongly relates the Auditorium to Downtown St. Paul, p a major and impressive entrance on Rice Park, and proposes ne struction in undeveloped areas. of the Les, and ig demand stator con- s The Plan advances many daring proposals resulting in dramatic` changes to the present complex; yet every one of its facets and features are fully capable of realization. While the Plan is offered to the Com- munity as a goal to be achieved through sustained regenerative improve- ment$ programs, its ultimate development will provide St. Paul with an Auditorium Center second to none,. engineered for the years ahead. - 28 - i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i B. Expansion Potential The previous discussion has enumerated many areas where provision of additional space and facilities is clearly necessary. This expan- sion of service is considered essential to maintaining and improving St. Paul;s position in the auditorium market. The need for addi- tional parking, exhibit space,_ meeting rooms, arena seating$`entrance and circulation space will require substantial land area adjacent to the present complex, Certain area limitations are inherent at the Auditorium Site.1 The open space of Rice Park precludes expansion at grade beyond Washing- ton Street. The major traffic along Fifth Street as well asIland uses and needs of the St> Paul Insurance Company precludes expansion to the north. While westward expansion to the Seven Corners area is a possibility) the concurrent need for employee parking and storage facilities together with the general orientation of the present com- plex limits the use of this area for Auditorium structures. I In context with these factors$ the logical expansion areas are south- ward to Kellogg Boulevard and the municipal land beyond Kellogg, eastward to Washington Street and possible parking and circulation beneath Rice Park, Each of these areas will be examined separately. 1. Expansion between Fourth Street and Kellogg Boulevard The principal advantages to expansion in this area include the general disposition of new facilities along the long axislof the existing complex, thus improving circulation between the several components. Present land use in this area includes on -grade parking for 281 cars, a minor city street and several small commercial structures. The gross land area of this parcel is some 90,000 S.F. 2. Expansion [lti :,UziH &u o%r.th, Street The principal advantages to expansion in this area include tlie'� employment of municipal land to appropriate circulation si*ce, thus integrating the several components into a cohesive whole, the possibility of significant increase in Arena seating capa- cities and meeting hall spaces$ provision of escalator service integrating the present Exhibition Hall with parking and the Arena floor, and establishment of a clearly defined ring road about the entire complex.. The termination of traffic along Fourth Street aids in resolution of the Seven Corners problem. Present land use in this area is minor two -way traffic along Fourth Street and sidewalk space. The gross land area of�this parcel is some 25.,000 S.F. - 29 - I i i i i i 3. Expansion to Washington Street I The principal advantages to expansion in this area include the provision of necessary meeting hall space, the completioniof the west facade of Rice Park, and the reorientation of the Theatre and Auditorium entrance strongly related to Downtown Std Paul., Present land use in this area includes the Goodyear Service Store, the Volunteers of America Building and the Wilder Charities Building. The gross land area of this parcel is 36,000 S!F. 4. Expansion under Rim Park I ' The principal advantages to expansion under this area include the employment of municipal land for needed parking and pedes- ' trian passageways which tie the Auditorium to the Downtown Area. The gross land area of this parcel is some 69,000 S.F. i i i i i i i 5. Expansion South of Kellogg Boulevard The principal advantages to expansion in this area incluc sion of substantial parking on municipal land in an open level ramp with vehicular access from both Shepard Road Kellogg Boulevard. Pedestrian passageways beneath Kelloj to integrate this parking with the Auditorium Center. Pi land use in this area is on -grade municipal parking for mately 350 cars. The gross land area of this parcel is 80,000 S,F. - 30 - provi- 1ti- serve ent rnxi - C. Specific Proposals at the Auditorium Center. This study has presented a comprehensive Master Plan for complete t integrated convention, exhibitions sports and theatre activities at the St,, Paul Auditorium.. To achieve this goal, the report incor- porates specific proposals in six areas: 1. Exh9 ibition Building Tom- ' The need for additional space to house conventions, exhibitions, banquets and trade shows at the Auditorium is met by provision of a large, clear -span Exhibition Building located at grade ' between Fourth Street and Kellogg Boulevard. This structure -will occupy an area of 84,000 S ,,F. at grade with two levels of parking beneatha. Principal vehicle entry and exit to parking will be at ' Kellogg Boulevard, The lower parking level will correspond to the required depth of footings and foundation walls at approxi- mate elevation of 70.0 and provide space for 225 cars in'self- 1 park fashion. The upper parking level will correspond to, and provide direct access to the present Exhibition Hall level,, An additional 225 cars will be garaged on this level. Both parking ' floors will be of economical) fireproof, flat -floor reinforced concrete construction. Principal vehicle circulation and, neces- sary ramps will be at the building perimeter. All vehicle ' traffic will be one -ways I The Exhibition floor, located at grade, will provide 70,000 S.F. t of column -free space for multi- purpose use. Pedestrian access will be provided at Kellogg Boulevard and along the Fourth Street side. Large entrances will be provided at the west side of the ' building, allowing direct truck access to the main exhibit floor. Motorized movable sound walls will subdivide the space for multiple use purposes. A 20,000 S.F. refrigerated ice floor will be incor- porated at this level to provide for recreational practice and competition skating, This feature will greatly enhance the flex- ible use of the entire complex, The necessary refrigerat0ion ' equipment for this rink will be located adjacent to the existing ice making equipment in the present Exhibition Hall. Thi's central location will simplify plant operation and maintenance. Two equally sized machines will be installed, with both utilized for the ice making operation and one machine used"for icelholding, Pumps will circulate the brine or fluid from the refrigeration ' room to the new rink. The existing well will be used for con- densing purposes. ' Electrical floor outlets will be located at convenient intervals across the entire exhibition floor to furnish power for exhibits and trade shows. The necessary ticket booths, lounges, stairs, ' checkrooms and catering pantries will be located at the building ' - 31 - perimeter both on the main floor and at the mezzanine level. The ceiling height over the entire exhibit area will be main- tained at 40 feet to accommodate the largest displays. Light- ing control booths, camera platforms and communications media facilities will be located in the ceiling truss spaces to provide unobstructed views of the entire exhibition area.I Adjustable lighting bridges and catwalks will be hung from the• ' ceiling to provide complete flexibility of illumination. The entire main area as well as perimeter spaces will be heated, ' ventilated and air conditioned. I The inclusion of this proposal will provide a total of nearly 170,000 S.F. of rentable exhibition spaced 119,000 S.F. of this space will be column -freer with adequate ceiling height. 2. Mall and Arena Expansion J The need for clearly defined interior circulation, lobbies and escalator service essential to a fully integrated Auditorium Centers, as well as the need for expanded Arena seatingy. lounges., ' toilets and concessions is met by provision of a central Mall (concourse) located between the present Auditorium and the pro- posed Exhibition Building, I This structure will be multi"Ievely occupying an area of 25,200 S.F. at grade with two levels of parking beneath. These parking ' floors will be integrated with garaging beneath the Exhibition Building. One -way traffic patterns will be maintained, and a total of 140 self -park spaces will be provided Construction ' of these floors will be similar to those in the Exhibition Building., The Mall level9 at grade, will provide nearly 2+,000 S.F6 of column -free space for circulations lobbies, checking y, ' ticketing,, loungess, toilets and display. i Pedestrian and service vehicle access will be provided at the 1 east and west ends of the Mall. Ticketing¢ checking and informa- tion booths will be located along the sides of the Mall and at portable kiosks placed about the Mall floor.. Lounges- and `toilets ' will be provided at convenient intervals off the Mall, This space will service as a multi - purpose lobby for Arena, Meeting Hall and Exhibition activities, Ample entrances to these spaces ' together with ticket vending and taking spaces will occur at frequent intervals along the Mall, Escalators will connect the parking floors and the present Exhibition Hall with the Mall and ' Mezzanine levels. The existing elevator lobby will be oriented toward this circulation space. I ' The Mezzanine level will correspond to the Arena balcony level and contain expanded Arena seating concessions, lounges and ' i -32- toilets and additional meeting room space. The provision�of additional Arena seating is of particular significance and is accomplished in the following manner: The bowl a. end of the present Arena balcony will be extended to the south as shown in Figure 6, providing 882 additional tfixed balcony seats in theatre chairs. I be The hockey rink will be shifted to the south creating `1,844 additional movable seats on the Arena floor. The present ice floor will accommodate this rink location without modi- fication. tThe I incorporation of this expansion will augment Arena event seating by 32 %, providing a hockey capacity of 11,226. I The need for more direct access between the Arena and adjacent meeting rooms for convention use is met by extending the Mezzanine ' level to the east and providing flexible committee rooms as shown in Figure 5. ' All Mall and Mezzanine spaces will be air - conditioned with zone and individual room control as necessary. ' The inclusion of this proposal will unify the entire Auditorium Center, allowing combined as well as multiple function use! This central space is sized for Auditorium crowds, locates) ' common service facilities, and distributes patrons throughout the Complex without climatic interference. 3. Arena Building Improvements ' This proposal includes modernization of the present Exhibition Hall as well as refurbishment and expansion of the Arena spaces. A new major pedestrian entrance to the Exhibition Hall will be locatedg adjacent to the escalator bank, at the south wallioline. The existing elevator lobby will be expanded to serve this en- 1 trance. Additional floor area will be allocated to increased toilet facilities, exhibitors office spaces, an expanded refri- geration room to house equipment for the new ice floor, and+ ' additional mechanical space for air conditioning equipment with a central mechanical control system. Mezzanine spaces will be utilized where possible to minimize reduction of exhibition spaces Additional storage and shop facilities will be provided as necessary. I ' The entire Exhibition Hall will receive new lighting equipment. High- voltage fluorescent fixtures will be employed for economy ' - 33 - - 34 - of installation and operation. Additional feeders in an over- head buss duct system will provide electrical power to both the Exhibition Hall and the main Arena floor. I The floor, Exhibition Hall walls and ceiling of the will receive new finishes consistent with the use of this space. Inclusioa,of movable sound walls to subdivide appropriate areas will increase the convention capability of the complex. New public address equipment and speaker equipment will be provided as necessary. The Exhibition Hall be together with its peripheral spaces will fully air conditioned., utilizing the existing fans and supply ductwork. Improvements to the main Arena include both exterior and interior considerations. The exposed exterior walls will be refaced con- sistent with the entire complex to lend Visual delight, decrease air conditioning loads and provide additional seating and ancil- lary spaces. The entire roof will receive new insulation and roofing consistent with economical air conditioning. Thelpresent truss housing above the roof line will be resurfaced. Within the complexy a new major entrance will be provided from the Mill. The balcony seating along the east and west sides will be extended six rowso providing an additional 1,540 permanent seats. IThe sight limes from these new seats will be acceptable for most Arena floor activities, including hockey. The incorporation of these seats,together with the expansion previously discussed t will increase present seating by 50 %, producing a hockey capacity of 12,766 and a total convention seating for 18,.000. ! Additional toilets, concessions, exits and storage space will be provided in the area beneath this seating expansion. Folding bleachers will augment the seating on,�he Arena floor. These sections will be stored at the perimfter when not in use.I A serving pantry with clean -'up space will be included at the Arena floor for catered events. I New corridor and room high - voltage lighting equipment will be provided. Electrical power distribution to the Arena floor will be augmented by inclusion of additional outlets at the balcony and the buss duct system previously discussed. iperimeter I ■ New press, radio and television facilities will be provided at the gallery level overlooking the entire Arena. tGeneral refurbishment will include painting and decorating with new surfacing as necessary. - 34 - i i t i i 40 Arena ventilation will be improved by additional exhaust equip- ment. The entire Arena and necessary ancillary spaces will be air - conditioned utilizing the existing air handling units together with new equipment as necessary. The inclusion of this proposal will realize the full potential of the present Arena and add many years to the useful and `profit- able life of the structure. Its capacities and facilities will equal any Convention Center in the Country and place Ste Paul squarely in the major convention market. Theatre Building Reconstruction The ages character and general condition of the present Theatre and Meeting Halls mandates careful consideration. Factors here includes as Full and proper land use. be Remodeling work necessary to bring these spaces up to present day standards. co Provision of appropriate entrances and lobby spaces& do Integration of these facilities with the balance of the Auditorium Center. I ee Provision of additional flexible meeting space required for convention activity. fe Orientation of the entire Complex to the Downtown Area,. The need for complete integration of Theatre facilities with the complex is underscored by the fact that conventions and meetings provide more than 50%'0 of the present Theatre attendance. The trend in auditorium construction has been to incorporate theatre facilities to provide the type of complex Ste Paul has enjoyed for over 30 years. I Extensive remodeling of this building may, in the long run,, prove to be a poor investments The Master Plan recognizes this and proposes replacement of the structure with modern multi- purpose.' theatre and flexible meeting spaces.. As recent multi- purpose theatre sizes have ranged from 19500 to 3,0004 this report ; has assumed no significant change in theatre capacity. The decision to augment or reduce the quantity of theatre seating will be based upon marketabilityt spatial and design considerations. This report does however, suggest the appropriate orientation and distribution of theatre facilities and supporting spaces. 35 I This new structure will occupy the site of the 1907 Building and extend eastward to Washington Street. It will be multi -level in nature with parking below grade, the main theatre floor at grade and balcony seating above. The entire development will occupy an area of 90.4000 S.F. I The parking will be integrated with the garaging beneath the will Exhibition Building as shown in Figure 3,. . 520 cars will be r on two levels in self -park fashion. Constructionfof the parking floors will be of reinforced concrete. Vehicle entrance and exit will be accomplished by ramps from Washington Street as shown in Figurer 4. . One -way traffic will be maintained.1 Ped- estrian passageways-will lead to the elevator /escalator lobby ' adjacent to the Exhibition Hall. ' Storage spaces, equipment rooms, workships, and dressing rooms will be provided beneath and adjacent to the Theatre. The Theatre parquet, seating 1,500, together with plaza surfacing, entrances, lobbies foyers and meeting space will occupy the first floor. Ample lounges, toilets and service spaces will be provided. Theatrical sets and equipment will be brought in behind the stage, adjacent to the existing greight elevator. Interior corridors will connect the Theatre with the Arena floor as well as the Mall. ' Theatre balcony seating for 1,000+ and 32,800 S.F. of flexible meeting space will be provided at the second floor. The eitva- tion of this floor will correspond to the Arena balcony and mezzanine level allowing free circulation between these spaces. Control devices (doors, gates, etc.) will provide for multiple function use,, Lounges, toilets, concessions and a Green Room will be included, I Facilities for meetings of all types and sizes will be provided at this level- Conveniently located toilets, checkrooms,, storage spaces and catering pantries will be included. Movable s6und ' walls, multi-zone temperature control; electrical distribution and lighting grids will be employed to create effective, flex- ible meeting rooms. New stairs as well as the escalators and elevators will provide access to these spaces. I All public spaces in this structure will be heated, ventilated and air conditioned with new equipment. Zone and individu,l- room temperature controls wall be provided as appropriated I ' The inclusion of this proposal will open the Auditorium Center to Downtown St. Paul, provide modern flexible theatre facilities for any production, provide the additional meeting space required, and create a dramatic entrance overlooking Rice Barkd ' -36- i i i i t t t t 5. Rice Park The need for additional parking facilities adjacent to the torsium together with the need for stronger ties between the Auditorium and Downtown St. Paul can be met by provision of parking garage with pedestrian passageways beneath the surf of Rice Parke The considerations here includes a.. The effective employment of strategically located muni- cipal land.. b. The potential for direct enclosed pedestrian circulat between the Auditorium Center and Downtown facilities c. The integration of adjacent land uses in a common needs central parking facilities. d. The provision for catering.service fo the Auditorium from nearby hotel kitchens. Audi- a ace The Rice Park proposal incorporates two levels of subgrade park- ing with perimeter pedestrian passageways. The structure would extend eastward from Washington Street, across Rice Park and thru Market Street; occupying an area of nearly 100,000 S.F., all under municipal land. I Vehicular access and egress would be provided from Washington Street as shown in Figure 4-,,,-. The entire structure would be of reinforced concrete, flat floor construction, and would gar- age a total of 520 cars in comfortable self -park fashion.) Both levels will correspond to the adjacent garages providing vehi- cular access throughout the entire parking complex. As before, one -way traffic patterns will be maintained. The garage will share ticketing and control space with Theatre parking. 1 The perimeter pedestrian passageways serve not only to connect the Auditorium to Downtown but reduce pedestrian- vehicle con- flicts and provide the required exiting. Pedestrian connections would be made with adjacent buildings as appropriate. Catering conveyor systems from nearby hotel kitchens could be indprporated. The present park area will be respected and its surface restored with ample planting depths. I The inclusion of this proposal will not only tie the Audi to Downtown through a common parking need$ but provide a of 1,680 enclosed parking spaces available to Auditorium - 37 - )tal Ltrons . 1 6. KelloRa Parking Ramp A major parking reservoir with exiting potential exists at the tbluff south of Kellogg Boulevard. I A multi -level open ramp occupying 87 &000 S.F. of municipal land will garage 1,470 cars in self -park fashion. Its lowest parkin level will be at grade (approximate elevation 20x.0, Parcel B as described) below the bluff. Seven parking floors will be'provi 1 with the ramp roof at Kellogg Boulevard elevation. The entire roof will be srirfaces in park -plaza fashion consistent with the character of Kellogg Boulevard,, I Aside from these considerations9 the principal features of this structure are its unique accessibility, interior circulation and ease of parking. Shepard Road traffic will enter and exit at the lowest level via Exchanged Eagle, Ryan and Hill Streets. Kellogg Boulevard traffic will enter and exit at the highest level along Kellogg or at the lowest level via Eagle Street or the Kellogg - Exchange ramp. All interior traffic will be one-way. Up and down ramps at the structure's perimeter will permit simultaneous ascent and descent without interference. Comfortable turning radii are created by the ring road around the parking floors. Each floor will�be level to aid in parking, Automatic elevators and stairways will serve all floors, Pedestrian passageways beneath Kellogg Boule- vard will integrate the ramp with the Auditorium complex. Kellogg Ramp no the bulk parking will do so with The inclusion o parking stalls, t only provides a straight forward solution to needs of the Auditorium and the Community, but unparalleled convenience and accessibility. f this proposal will provide a total of 3,.100 new covered and enclosed, completely integrated with the Auditorium Center. MIM . K i i i i I i i i VI COST ANALYSIS An inventory of probable costs of the Auditorium Improvement Program is included, These data were developed using established techniques! They have been compared and verified with recent similar construction and are considered reasonable estimates of the Improvement Program. While they are deemed accurate in reference with present price levels, contemplated materials and finishes and size of each component of the Project, caution must be exercised in utilizing these prices. Many pertinent factors beyond the control of this study are involved. These include: 1. Scheduling of the program. These cost estimates are predicated on today's prices. Annual cost increases may be anticipated. I 2. Scope of possible stages. Significant reduction of unit prices can be achieved in larger construction projects. Conversely, smaller projects generally result in higher unit costs. 3. Materials and finishes. This report has assumed a reasonable quality of materials and finishes consistent with the character and use of a municipal auditorium. Final selection of materials and finishes may substantially alter unit prices and ultimate costs. I 4. Design considerations. While this report has incorporated certain area and spatial proposals, further development of the project may result in significant changes and /or additions to these proposals and their costs.. INVENTORY OF PROBABLE COSTS Building Parking Parking Item Land Cost Cost Cost Capacity Total Cost Exhibition Bldg. Mall and Arena Expansion Arena Remodeling Theatre Building Reconstruction Rice Park Parking Kellogg Parking Ramp TOTALS $ 840,000 $2,170,000 $ 840000 450 - -- 1,635,000 265000 140 - -- 1,600,000 - -- - -- 360,000 3,2159,000 1,200,000 520 $1,200,000 $8,620,000 - 39 - 2,180,000 520 2,350,000 1470 $6,835,000 3100 $ 3,850,000 1,900,000 1,600,000 4,775,000 2,180,000 2,350,000 $16,655,000 i i i i i i i i VII SUMMARY This report represents the architectural development of a Civic vention Center in Downtown St. Paul, second to none, and scaled the economic potential of the Community. For the outlined Community investment, the Master Plan provides: 1. 173,000 S.F. of rentable exhibition space. 2. 18,000 Arena seats for conventions. 3. 12,766 Arena seats for ice hockey. 4. 3,100 additional off - street parking spaces. 5. New Theatre facilities seating 2,700. 6. Flexible Meeting and Committee Room space seating 4,500. 7. Appropriate main entrance oriented toward Downtown St. Paul. 8. Enclosed pedestrian passageways integrating the entire Auditorium Center with Downtown facilities. 9. Climate controlled environment throughout the entire Complex. 10. New exterior surface treatment, creating a more attrac- tive appearance. 11. Complete modernization and refurbishment of all interior spaces. 12. Improved interior and exterior circulation. 13. Two ice floors for concurrent functions. 14. Proper use of Rice Park emphasizing the Auditorium entrance. Mm ' ����. - :.rte-- - .� 1 \ H Al E M8Vd F1 E IM iii % -1 JAI T JI'l \N I S VS F4 W. 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I - 1 , I - 11 � t o .I� v � I z� r• — a I U z w m w� F [• E 0 m N U 46 �i Z N "r 4, w zF ►7 to w C 0 A 0 Am a4 �R N Q, E z w °x x ui � to F I 1 ' APPENDIX I tMUNICIPAL CIVIL DEFENSE POTENTIAL An analysis of the present Auditorium together with the improvement ' proposals reveals substantial space with a good fallout protection factor. Five specific facts make the Auditorium Center the logical Civil Defense Shelter for the Community: ' 1. It is munioially owned and controlled. ' 2. It is centrally located within the Community. 3. It is readily accessible from all directions. 4. It is interconnected with adjacent buildings. S. It has the space and facilities to properly accommodate ' thousands of people. Of significance are the provisions for water, ventilation and electrical ' power: I Ample water supply for drinking and sanitation purposes is available ' from the Auditorium well. While this supply is not presently approved as potable water, it can be rendered safe for drinking purposes liy ' addition of simple chlorination equipment. l The ventilation systems of both the ;.present building and the Improve- ment Program will provide the proper air changes during emergency, ' periods. The necessary shielding of apertures will be incorporated to protect occupants. I tEmergency generator equipment installed under the Improvement Program will provide reliable standby power during normal plant operation, and operate the various pumps, fans, lights, heating and cooking ' devices necessary and desirable during civil defense emergencies,O Legislation now before the Congress (HR -8200) provides for reimbursement up ' to $2.50 P.S.F. for inclusion of approved shelters in federal, state and non- profit institution structures ( *). Review and approval by the Public Works ' Committee is required, I The proposed Improvement Plan has anticipated the need for fallout protec- tion facilities and has incorporated the necessary features in the proposals. t Adequate fallout protection can be provided at little or no additional cost. () Overwhelming House action in September of this year authorized] but did ' not finance, the Bill. On October 7, 1963, the House Appropriations Commit- tee rejected appropriation measures for the present fiscal year. Senate ' authorization is still pending. - 41 - 1 TABLE I rSUMMARY OF 1962 AUDITORIUM USE AND ATTENDANCE DATA CONVENTIONS ' Farmers Union Central Exchange Farmers Union Grain Terminal Association Minnesota Conference of the Luther League ' Minnesota Congress of Parent- Teacher Association Minnesota Education Association Minnesota Farmers Union ' Minnesota Funeral Directors Association Minnesota School 'Boards Association ' Minnesota State Medical Association Minnesota Sunday School Association Saint Paul Junior Chamber of Commerce Twin City Milk Producers Association ' Upper Midwest Hospital Conference ' EXHIBITS AND TRADE SHOWS Chevrolet Motor Division, General Motors Corporation ' Chrysler Motor Corporation Dodge Motor Corporation Ford Motor Company ' Gamble - Skogmo Home -A -Rama (Builders Exchange of Saint Paul) Land Oe Lakes Kennel Club Lincoln - Mercury Motor Company Minnesota Academy of Science's Science Fair Minnesota State Poultry Association Rod and Custom Auto Show Saint Paul Boat and Water Show ' SPORTS EVENTS Basketball (High School) 1 Minnesota State Catholic High School Basketball Tournament (played annually in Auditorium since ' 1946) Basketball (Professional) Harlem Globetrotters ' -42- Boxing (Professional) Flanagan vs. Ballard Hockey (Amateur) Outdoor League finals Hockey (High School) Saint Paul High School Athletic Conference league and playoff games (played in Auditorium since 1943) Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament (originated in Saint Paul in 1945 and played in the Auditorium since that time) Hockey (Professional) Saint Paul "Saints" home games Junior "Saints" preliminary games "Saints" vs. Chicago "Blackhawks" Tennis Northwest Tennis Championships Wrestling (Professional matches) ENTERTAINMENT Ballet American Ballet Theatre Circuses Shrine Circus (presented annually in Auditorium since 1929) Drama. "The School for Scandal" "Four Men" "Coriolanus" "At the Drop of a Hat" "A Majority of One" "A Raisin in the Sun" "Five Finger Exercise" - 43 - r i i i i Festival of Nations Originated in Saint Paul in 1936 and presented in Auditorium every three years since that times Films Burton Holmes Travelogues: The Caribbean Denmark Canada Bavaria Scotland Carry Moore Carnival Show ' Ice Shows Ice Capades (Professional) ' Pop Musical Ice Revues (presented annually for last 26 years) Skate -O- Rama Music i i i i i i i Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (series of Young Peoplegs copcerts) Saint Paul Civic Opera Association "Showboat" "Guys and Dolls" "Tosca" Schubert Club Loren Hollander Leontyne Price Netherlands Chamber Orchestra Rudolf Serkin Jose Limon and Company Professional Road Shows "La Plume de ma Tante" "Fiorelloo" "Flower Drum Song" IIGypsyIf Victor Borge in "Comedy in Music" Lawrence Welk Cretin -Saint Mary's of Winona Concert The Little Gaelic Singers Lulac Boys Choir Mexican Boys Chorus Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Choruses Minnesota Piano Company Organ Concert Odetta (folk singer) Saint Paul Chapter SPEBSQSA;. Inc4 (Barber Shop Quarte - 44 - t I i i i i i i i i i I i i i i The Tamburitzans Tucson Boys Choir Winter Carnival Garry Moore Show Coronation of Ring Archery Contest Grande Parade Square Dance Majorettes Contest Finals Festival of Jazz Coronation of Queen Drum Corps Contest Rids' Parade Torchlite Parade BANQUETS American Title Association Building Owners and Managers Association Central Livestock Association Farmers Union Central Exchange Farmers Union Grain TermLinal Association Future Farmers of America Junior Achievement, Inc. Knights of Columbus., Fourth Degree Minnesota Congress Pe T. A..• Minnesota Conference Luther League DANCES Jose Rios West Publishing Company Employees Club Carlos Lopez Retail and Warehouse Employees Local Royal Attractions Progressive Gents Latin- American Club MEETINGS Armour South Saint Paul Credit Union Carpenters Local Brewery Workers Local Durox of Minnesota Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company Monsignor Connole's meeting for teaching nuns Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Local - 45 - I 'L Ramsey County Sportsmen's Association Saint Paul Sales Executives Club Teachers' Institute ' Twin City Aircraftmenes Local OTHER EVENT'S Commencement Exercises Ancker Hospital Nurses, Miller Hospital Nurses, Cretin High School, Our Lady of Peace High School, and ten public high schools. Religion Lutheran Good Friday Service ' Skating Figure Sessions - Saint Paul Figure Skating Club's home rink since 1936. ' Public - Includes skating parties for Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls and church groups Women's Institute Originated in Saint Paul in 1939. Series of nationally famous attractions. Dayton's Ski .Show Electrical Workers Local Christmas Party General Drivers Local Christmas Party Ghora Khan Grotto Talent Show ' Jose Greco and Company Hadassah Carnival ' Mayor's Christmas Party for Children Mexican Fiesta School Police Elections Whirlpool Corporation Christmas Party 1962 AT`..ITNDANCE DADA Arena 6429254 (412 performances), Committee Rooms 50 I 2,100 ( tExhibition Hall 122,750 ( 95 Ramsey Hall 1,850 ( 23 " ) 1 46,960 " Stem Hall ( 76 ' Theatre 2644101 210 " TOTAL 18080,015 (866 performances) '- 46 - i i i Citizens and agencies participating in this report are too numerous to mention. However, special recognition should go ' to the City Council; to Commissioner Severin A. Mortinson and his Auditorium staff, Mr. Furni and Mr. Hansen; and to the sub - committees of the Metropolitan Improvement Committee, ' including the Planning and Survey Committee and the Auditorium Study Committee. ' Official agencies of the City have participated by review and comment. These include the staffs of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, the City Planning Board, the Public Works Department,. the Port Authority, and the City Architect's office. ' Business interests in the project area and many private citizens have given generously of their time, knowledge and support. Their cooperation and assistance in develop- ' ment of the study has been an indispensible contribution. i i i i - 47 -