MINOT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Space Needs and Feasibility Assessment
October 2, 2023
City of Minot – City Council Presentation
EAPC Team
Alan Dostert, AIA
EAPC President
Michael Clark, AIA Director Public Safety/Civic Design
Gloria Larsgaard, AIA PM & Office Manager
project PROCESS
steps to create a solution that is cost effective
Task no. 1: LEAN
consensus building toward a shared vision of success
The Team Representing
POLICE DEPARTMENT
ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
MUNICIPAL COURT
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ADMINISTRATION
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
CITY ENGINEERING
FACILITY MAINTENANCE
Task no. 1: LEAN OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Task no. 1: LEAN
Task no. 2: FACILITY ASSESSEMENT
good bones, but even a ‘do nothing’ solution will cost money
• The building structure and exterior envelope are in good condition.
• Interior finishes are aging and dated
• Many mechanical systems are reaching the end of expected life.
• Electrical systems are of inconsistent age and compatibility.
Task no. 3: SPACE USAGE ANALYSIS
a mix of well organized and disjointed work elements
Task no. 4: GROWTH PROJECTIONS
community growth to departmental growth
73,822 PEOPLE X 2.05 OFFICERS/1000 POPULATION = 151 TOTAL STAFF
Task no. 5: SPACE NEEDS ANALYSIS
the need by the numbers
Task no. 6: RECOMMENDED
SOLUTION
a 25-year building solution for the Minot Police Department
"Start with the assumption that the best way to do something is not the way it's being done right now."
Aaron Levie
RENOVATION: PROS AND CONS
PROS
• The new plan resolves space needs issues for 25 years.
• Continues to use a building that still has some years of use remaining.
• Improves efficiency throughout PD by renovating and improving most areas in the building.
• Security/Confidentiality will be improved for the public, staff, and detained persons.
• The construction of a new squad garage will provide tempered vehicle storage.
• Facility is centrally located but department’s resources are mobile.
CONS
• The new plan will utilize all available space on this site challenging future expansion.
• There are still numerous level changes throughout the building.
• Special Operations will be located on an adjacent site.
• The Municipal Court is not adequately resolved.
• Special Operations building invests in new long-term building at this site.
• Renovations will cause disruptions to operations.
• Continues ongoing investment in location near tracks and flood plain.
LEAN Goals Achieved
LEAN Goals Achieved
LEAN Goals Achieved
LEAN Goals Achieved
COST ANALYSIS
Initial investment
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Investment over 50 years COST ANALYSIS
Renovations and Additions in YR-1 with New Construction in 25 YRS = $217M Total Investment For 50 YR Solution
Investment over 50 years COST ANALYSIS
New Construction in YR-1 with Addition in 25 YRS = $100.8M Total Investment For 50 YR Solution
