09-04-2025 City Council Special Work Session
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center
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City Council Item
September 4, 2025
Item Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center
File No.Item No:
Agenda Section SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Prepared By Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager
Reviewed By
SUGGESTED ACTION
Discussion
Motion Type N/A
Strategic
Priority Development & Redevelopment
SUMMARY
The project team, including BKV and RJM, will share renderings and discuss value engineering
changes that have been made to build all amenities that were contemplated to be a part of the
Community Center during the November 2024 referendum. The current estimated budget is
$82,611,811; inclusive of cost escalation and contingency.
The presentation (attached) includes renderings, floor plans, and two other options that were researched.
BACKGROUND
A brief overview of the project in 2025:
Design Team Selected
In March, the Chanhassen City Council approved a Letter of Intent and later a formal contract with
architectural firm BKV Group, following a competitive interview process. BKV will lead the design of
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the new community center. Additionally, the Council brought on The Sports Facilities Companies to
assist with venue planning and financial modeling. The city also selected RJM to serve as the
Construction Manager at Risk through an RFQ and RFP process.
Tours and Early Design Discussions
To help shape the vision for our facility, Council and staff toured several nearby community centers in
April. On May 5, they met with BKV to discuss takeaways and review early concepts for the site.
Site Secured
On May 5, the City Council approved the acquisition of 13.1 acres at Powers Boulevard and Highway
212 for the future community center. The site also includes a 1.8-acre stormwater pond donated at no
cost. On June 9, 2025, The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of $13.185 million
in General Obligation Temporary Sales Tax Revenue Bonds for the land purchase. The city is scheduled
to close on the property on September 3, 2025.
Most Recent Update - July 14, 2025 City Council worksession
At this meeting, representatives from the project team provided updates on the site layout, proposed
floorplans and preliminary cost estimates as the project moves closer to the design phase.
Council members shared reservations about the gap between early cost estimates and the current
projections and emphasized their interest in staying true to the original vision and budget supported by
voters. While no decisions were made, City Council asked BKV to explore a version of the project that
maintains both the approved $80 million budget and the core programming elements.
DISCUSSION
BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
BKV and RJM Presentation
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CHANHASSEN
BLUFFS
COMMUNITY
CENTER
City Council Work Session
September 04, 2025
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AGENDA
•Summary of Design Explorations
•Planning Options & Recommendation
•Cost Estimating Summary
•Next Steps
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PLANNING
CONCEPTS
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DESIGN STRATEGIES & EXPLORATION
•Confirmed building placement on site is optimized for balancing
earthwork, topography, site/building access, circulation, and parking
•Studied different stacking opportunities to find efficiencies in space,
programmatic flexibility, and future adaptability
•Attention to efficiencies in structural systems to reduce cost
•Measured use of glazing for views and daylighting
•Adjusted spaces based on stakeholder feedback and needs
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COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
CONCEPT PLAN OVERALL SQUARE FEET PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
July 24, 2025 186,000 GSF $93,380,685
Option 1 (Two-level)182,892 GSF $82,611,181
Option 2 (Single-level)172,091 GSF $82,981,648
Option 3 (Mid-level)179,178 GSF $83,192,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
-Inclusive of all construction costs, soft costs, FF&E, design/engineering/consultant fees, and land costs
-Contingencies for design and cost inflation included at 8%
PROCESS
-Review BKV design documents –multiple options
-Quantify square footage, building heights, etc.
-Do not have measurable information for all aspects of the project –assumptions validated through input from
trade experts and historical data
SUMMARY
-Budget/Opinion of Cost -not a BID
-Within 3% of the targeted budget (below 50% of contingencies currently included)
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OPTION 1
T w o -l e v e l C o n c e p t
Summary:
•Site grading is optimized with two-level approach
•Maintains two-level concourses for SafeSport Hockey
•Open stair connection to field house level creates an amphitheater
space in the lobby allowing for touch-down and congregation area
•Walking track has direct connection from lobby at main level
•Indoor playground is engaged with lobby
•Community room(s) have connection & views to natural area with
outdoor plaza
•No defined interior connection to future aquatics center, but could
be easily retrofitted
•Service entrance for catering kitchen and loading/receiving area at
southside of building maintained
Project Cost: $82,611,181
A e r i a l V i e w
S i t e P l a n
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T w o -l e v e l C o n c e p t
M a i n L e v e l
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T w o -l e v e l C o n c e p t
L o w e r L e v e l
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OPTION 2 (Concept Not Recommended)
Si n g l e L e v e l C o n c e p t
Project Cost: $82,981,648
Summary:
•Everything is on a single level (excluding walking track)
•Allows for direct access from exterior to tenant space and direct
access from tenant space to field house.
•Allows for direct access from parking area to community room(s)
•Community room catering kitchen does not have a “back of
house” access for service
•No interior connection to future aquatic center
•Ice arena seating is fed from the bottom requiring both players
and spectators to enter at ice level; does not comply with
“SafeSport”
•Elevated walking track does not have direct connection to lobby
and requires a stair for access
•Requires 30ft+ high retaining wall due to sloped site with building
finished floor elevation 6ft lower that main roadway
•Community room(s) do not have connection to natural area
A e r i a l V i e w
S i t e P l a n
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OPTION 2
Si n g l e L e v e l C o n c e p t
M a i n L e v e l
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OPTION 3
M i d -l e v e l F i e l d h o u s e & A r e n a s
Project Cost: $83,192,000
Summary:
•Walking track has direct access from lobby at same level
•Open stair feature to field house level creates an amphitheater
space in the lobby allowing for touch-down and congregation area
•Allows for direct access from exterior to tenant space and direct
access from tenant space to field house
•Allows for direct access from parking area to community rooms
•Community room(s) do not have connection to natural area
•Community room catering kitchen does not have a “back of house”
access for service
•No interior connection to future aquatic center
•Ice arenas are fed from above; this separates player and spectator
entrance points supporting “SafeSport” regulations
A e r i a l V i e w
S i t e P l a n
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OPTION 3
M i d -l e v e l F i e l d h o u s e & A r e n a s
M a i n L e v e l
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OPTION 3
M i d -l e v e l F i e l d h o u s e & A r e n a s
L o w e r L e v e l
U N E X C A V A T E D
A R E A
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S T O R M
W A T E R
A R E A
S T O R M
W A T E R
A R E A
P R O P O S E D F O O T P R I N T
C H A N H A S S E N B L U F F S
C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R
F U T U R E
E X P A N S I O N
A R E A
SITE DIAGRAM
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COST
ESTIMATES
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COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
CONCEPT PLAN OVERALL SQUARE FEET PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE
July 24, 2025 190,266 GSF $93,380,685
Option 1 (Two-level)182,892 GSF $82,611,181
Option 2 (Single-level)172,091 GSF $82,981,648
Option 3 (Mid-level)179,178 GSF $83,192,000
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
-Inclusive of all construction costs, soft costs, FF&E, design/engineering/consultant
fees, and land costs
-Contingencies for design and cost inflation included at 8%
PROCESS
-Review BKV design documents –multiple options
-Quantify square footage, building heights, etc.
-Do not have measurable information for all aspects of the project –assumptions
validated through input from trade experts and historical data
SUMMARY
-Budget/Opinion of Cost -not a BID
-Within 3% of the targeted budget (below 50% of contingencies currently included)
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COST BENCHMARKING
ICE/ FIELDHOUSE COMPS
Year Bid Project Size (sf)Cost (escalated '25)Unit Cost Notes
2019 Andover Community Center Exp 65,000 $27,568,745 $424.13 1 new fieldhouse, 1 new arena, fitness, architectural precast
2020 Plymouth Community Center 113,255 $67,376,880 $594.91 new fieldhouse, indoor playground, fitness, architectural precast , metal panel, glazing
2022 SWCHS Fieldhouse -Chaska 48,329 $19,343,330 $400.24 new fieldhouse, architectural precast, (no ice, and no new parking)
2022 Watertown Ice Arena 87,783 $40,483,955 $461.18 2 new ice arenas, architectural precast
2024 MG Community Center Exp 233,445 $110,263,099 $472.33
80,000sf renovation only -1 new ice arena, fitness, fieldhouse, ball room, plus aquatics,
architectural precast
2025 Northfield Ice Arena 48,800 $24,707,195 $506.29 1 new ice arena, architectural precast
Average 99,435 $ 48,290,534 $485.65
**breakout ice, fieldhouse, (no pool), 2019-current
2026 Chanhassen Bluffs CC Varies Varies Approx. $460 Value engineering options included, reduced footprint
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NEXT
STEPS
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NEXT STEPS
•Confirm Planning Desired Approach
•Finalize Schematic Design Phase
•Geotechnical Report / Soil Boring | On -going
•Complete Schematic Design Cost Estimate
•Community Engagement Opportunities | TBD
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THANK
YOU
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