Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the University of Louisville Athletic Association, Inc. In Open Session Members of the Board of Directors of the University of Louisville Athletic Association, Inc. Board of Directors met at 3:01 p.m. on April 28, 2016, in the Jefferson Room of Grawemeyer Hall with members present and absent as follows: Present: Dr. James Ramsey, Chair Mr. William Armstrong Prof. Eric Berson Mr. Junior Bridgeman Mr. Ed Glasscock Prof. Dawn Heinecken Mr. Dennis Heishman Prof. Mary Hums Mr. Keith Inman Mr. Thomas Jurich, ex officio Prof. Bruce Kemelgor Dr. Kimberly Kempf-Leonard (arrived at 3:04 p.m.) Mr. Sam Rechter Mr. Harlan Sands Mr. Bill Stone Prof. Enid Trucios-Haynes Prof. Elaine Wise Absent: Ms. Victoria Allen Mr. Chip Blankenship Mr. Pedro Coutinho Prof. Carmine Esposito Mr. Doug Hall Dr. Neville Pinto Dr. Jody Prather Dr. Jessica Stumbo Prof. Gerald Tolson From the University: Other: Mr. Kevin Miller Mr. Peter Stavros Mr. Mark Jurich Mr. John Karman Mr. Jake Beamer Mr. Steve Thompson I. Call to Order Having determined a quorum present, Chair Ramsey called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Approval of Minutes, 2-19-2016 Mr. Glasscock made a motion, which Prof. Kemelgor seconded, to approve the minutes of the meeting on February 19, 2016. The motion passed. II. Action Item: Approval of Northern Expansion of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Mr. Jurich explained the recommendation regarding the expansion. Mr. Mark Jurich showed the Board a video detailing architectural designs for the expansion. He and Mr. Miller then fielded feasibility and financial questions from the board. Mr. Rechter made a motion, which Mr. Heishman seconded, to approve the The Chairman’s recommendation that the Board of Directors authorizes the Athletic Director, or his designee, to proceed with the construction of the northern expansion of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, on behalf of the University of Louisville Athletic Association, to include: fundraising, architectural and engineering design services, and other aspects to ensure the stadium expansion is completed as scheduled. Facility Funding Source Expansion of North End Zone of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium and Expansion of Schnellenberger Complex ULAA Funds Project Scope $55M BACKGROUND: The University of Louisville Athletic Department has worked with outside consultant to review the feasibility of expanding the existing stadium and outline a funding model to achieve this goal. Please note the expansion highlights: 1. North End Zone Expansion: a. Additional 12 suites to be located at ground level b. Additional 70 Premium Boxes c. Additional 1,000 club seats to adjoin a new club area d. Additional 10,000 seats - lower and upper level e. Total new capacity of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium will be approximately 65,000 f. Amenities - Club Seating and Premium Boxes - wider, cushioned seats with extra leg room, covered seating with protection from the elements and temperature, automated heaters and fans above seating area, personal monitors, in-seat wait service, a club area which extends length of the field behind the club seats and a field level club located below. 2. Expansion of Schnellenberger Complex a. Additional 40,000 square feet of space b. Renovation of the existing facility by 30,000 square feet c. Expansion of strength room, training room, players’ lounge and meeting spaces. The above was included in the State’s agency-funded capital projects in the annual budget that was approved April 27, 2016. Additionally, the Board of Trustees approved the capital project in the Six-Year Capital Plan as agency-funded on June 4, 2015. No State money will be used for this project. The bonding of the project will be coordinated with University. An RFP for Architectural and Engineering Design Services has been developed to prepare documents for construction. The awarding of the RFP and preparation of construction documents will take approximately 5-6 months. Construction will begin once all funding is in place. The motion passed unanimously. III. Executive Session Mr. Inman made a motion, which Prof. Berson seconded, to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to KRS 161.810(1)(c). The motion passed. IV. Open Meeting Reconvenes The open meeting reconvened at 3:32 p.m. The Chairman reported the board discussed potential litigation in Executive Session. No action was taken. V. Adjournment Mr. Stone made a motion, which Prof. Wise seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 3:33 p.m. Approved by: Signature on File Assistant Secretary ____ Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of the University of Louisville Athletic Association, Inc. In Executive Session Present: Dr. James Ramsey, Chair Mr. William Armstrong Prof. Eric Berson Mr. Junior Bridgeman Mr. Ed Glasscock Prof. Dawn Heinecken Mr. Dennis Heishman Prof. Mary Hums Mr. Keith Inman Mr. Thomas Jurich, ex officio Prof. Bruce Kemelgor Dr. Kimberly Kempf-Leonard (arrived at 3:04 p.m.) Mr. Sam Rechter Mr. Harlan Sands Mr. Bill Stone Prof. Enid Trucios-Haynes Prof. Elaine Wise Absent: Ms. Victoria Allen Mr. Chip Blankenship Mr. Pedro Coutinho Prof. Carmine Esposito Mr. Doug Hall Dr. Neville Pinto Dr. Jody Prather Dr. Jessica Stumbo Prof. Gerald Tolson From the University: Other: I. Mr. Peter Stavros Mr. Jake Beamer Mr. Steve Thompson Call to Order Chairman Ramsey called the Executive Session to order. II. NCAA Investigation Update Mr. Thompson updated the Board on the NCAA Investigation. III. Adjournment The meeting adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m. Approved by: _Signature on File Assistant Secretary ______