Minutes - December 2, 2003
Attendees:
Members -
Provost Nietzel, (Provost)
Dick Siemer (Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration)
Dr. Michael Karpf Executive Vice President for Health Affairs)
Michael Kennedy (Faculty Senate Executive Committee Representative)
Justin Rasner (Student Government Representative)
Steven Hoch (College of Arts and Sciences Representative)
David Mohney (College of Design Representative)
Horst Schach (Department of Landscape Architecture)
ex officio members -
Bob Wiseman (Associate Vice President for Facilities)
Warren Denny (University Architect)
Patsy Todd (First Lady)
Others - Linus Walton, Jack Miller, Jack Applegate, Ed McClure, Courtney Higdon,
Angie Martin, Ken Clevidence, Lance Broeking
" Dick Siemer (EVPFA) opened meeting and briefly explained charge of committee.
" Future Meeting Dates
Bob Wiseman explained that the tentative dates for quarterly meetings are Thursday;
March 4th 2004, June 3rd 2004, September 2nd 2004, and December 2nd 2004. An
email will be sent to members to verify when the dates are confirmed.
" The list of alternates
Bob Wiseman requested that those members who have not already named an alternate
to let him know their choice of an alternate in the next few days. Also, Mr.
Wiseman pointed out that only the members and the named alternates would have
voting rights.
" Project Proposals for Review
A. Campus Signs
1. Standard Directional Sign
Decision:
Committee approved standard for directional and building identification signs.
Committee desires to have further discussions regarding kiosks and electronic
signs.
2. Building Sign - Fine Arts Building
Decision:
Move forward as proposed.
B. Planning Studies
1. College of Education
No Action Required.
Presented as information. Dean Hoch commented on the need to retain large classroom
spaces when programming renovation projects.
2. College of Fine Arts
Decision:
Move forward with option proposed and come back to committee as preliminary
draft of study develops.
C. Landscaping
1. McVey/Funkhouser Plaza
Decision:
Move forward with design as proposed for transmittal to President.
D. Parking
1. Contractor Parking Lot
No Decision:
Dr. Karpf requested this be deferred for a larger discussion to include VA parking
issues/parking needs as well.
E. Public Spaces
1. Ralph G. Anderson Bldg. / Jabberwocky
No Discussion/Action.
F. Planning Issues/Zone Changes
1. Edward' Community - Broadway Housing at Scott
Discussion:
Bob Wiseman and Warren Denny - Brief discussion regarding the location and major
student housing development planned for this site. Ken Clevidence - Explained
status of railroad spur acquisition by UK. Parties have agreed on price and
will close the first part of 2004.
2. LFUGC property on MLK
No Discussion due to time constraints.
3. South Limestone zoning ordinance change
No Discussion due to time constraints.
" Proposed New or Revised Policies/Procedures for Review NONE
" Committee Suggestions for Future Discussion/Action
A. Campus Landscape Plan
Discussion:
Bob Wiseman - Explained need for cohesion of landscaping throughout campus.
Goal is to explore this with potential landscape architects and come back to
committee with proposals for a Master Landscape Plan and a utilities plan for
current and future growth.
" Adjournment
Dick Siemer adjourned the meeting asking members to advise of interim ideas,
concerns, and questions for further committee action.