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Chatfield Facility Condition Overview

Original Construction Year: 1965

The Chatfield Elementary building, originally constructed in 1965, has exceeded its useful life. A comprehensive facility review highlights extensive structural, mechanical, and safety deficiencies that require both immediate attention and long-term investment. The scope of needed improvements totals over $12 million and addresses critical systems that directly impact the safety, functionality, and educational experience for students and staff.​

Below is a summary of the major issues:

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Critical Facility Issues

Mechanical & Infrastructure

  • Replace rooftop HVAC Ductwork (14 years old and no longer reliable).

  • Replace sections of disintegrated sewer drain lines.

  • Address frequent failures of classroom sinks to drain properly.

  • Replace leaking, outdated restroom plumbing (toilets, sinks, flanges, fixtures).

  • Add hot water access to bathroom sinks.

  • Install additional toilets to meet the needs of young students.

  • Upgrade electrical systems:

    • Most classrooms have only three wall outlets.

    • Existing additions are externally mounted and not code-ideal.

Roofs

  • Replace multiple sections of the roof in upcoming years.

  • Address widespread water intrusion, some significant.

  • Water leaks are directly linked to HVAC issues.

Boilers

  • Replace both boilers; they are nearing end of service life.

Structural & Safety Concerns

  • Repair failing tuck points causing water intrusion.

  • Stop active roof leaks—buckets currently catch water during rainfall.

  • Repave deteriorated main entrance bus loop.

  • Replace or level sidewalks around the building.

Cabinetry & Finishes

  • Replace original 1965 cabinetry with warped doors and broken shelves and drawers.

  • Repair or replace crumbling wall tiles exposing structural voids.

Exterior Windows & Doors

  • Replace 1994 addition windows (31 years old).

  • Replace and reseal deteriorating exterior doors and frames—some original from 1967.

  • Replace interior doors with delaminated surfaces and failing locksets—also original from 1967.

Lockers

  • Replace all interior lockers; rusted, bent, and beyond repair.

Exterior Tuckpointing & Caulking

  • Re-caulk and tuckpoint the entire building exterior.

  • Only spot repairs were completed in 2010—full redo needed.

Safety & Security

  • Redesign the main entrance to connect the office to a secure entry point.

  • Improve visitor screening process—current buzz-in setup lacks ID verification.

  • Replace outdated, non-reinforced glass in windows and doors.

Educational Functionality

  • Does not have a functional gym space for physical education courses.  The space that is supposed to serve as a gym currently serves as breakfast/lunch space.

  • Redesign traffic flow and transportation layout:

    • Severe congestion at drop-off/pick-up.

    • Site also serves as a transportation hub, compounding issues.

  • Add infrastructure to support truck access for deliveries.

    • There is no loading dock for delivers

BELLE PLAINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

Phone (952) 873-2400

220 S. Market St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Fax (952) 873-6909

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