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APPLICATION FOR REBUILDING OF ST. EDWARD THE CONFESOR EPISCOPAL CHURCH The congregation of St, Edward’s Episcopal Church has decided to rebuild our church on our existing site. The previous building was destroyed by fire on April 14,2002. It has been determined that the existing foundation, including the basement (undercroft) is usable. We have insurance money and not much more, therefore we anticipate rebuilding using the existing footprint. The architect we have chosen is HGA of Minneapolis, and the contractor will be Langer Construction of St. Paul. The new building will have some similarities to the old, but will not be A frame. Using a more standard roofline allows us to make more use of the entire footprint on the upper (main) level. Dark wood will be replaced by light, and many more windows will exist for natural light. The old building had only narthex (foyer), nave or sanctuary (room with the pews) and sacristy (preparation room) on the main level. The new configuration will allow for ofilces near the front door as well as restrooms and a coffee bar. Deficiencies in the old building will be addressed; The main floor will have more than one egress. Lower level doors will open out, not in. Handicapped ramp will be added, of course, along with handicapped restrooms on both levels and an elevator. If it is determined that we want a frill kitchen, stainless steel appliances will be purchased according to current health codes. Adequate lighting and electrical service will be available throughout. We are investigating the possibility of geothermal heating, although this has to be researched more thoroughly due to cost and whether it will work on our lot. We anticipate a simple, but attractive and functional building which will meet our needs more lully than the old and allow, also, more room to host community needs such as Boy Scouts, counseling groups, exercise class, etc. We rented to a number of pre or after school groups in the past. Most recently was a Montessori preschool. We have not determined, yet, who or what will fit our new space on an everyday basis. However, we will be looking for a tenant. We have a congregation of about 150 (including children). And w hile our space in Wayzata Community Church is wonderful, and they have been very’ accommodating, we are sure it is time to once again be in our own home. , • it -. , ^ ^ /C? /O' O a.-I .V