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Minnesota State highlights 40% footprint cut and $1.4M savings in Wells Fargo Place office redesign
Summary
System office leaders presented the Wells Fargo Place tenant improvement project: a 40% reduction in leased space (from 89,000 to ~53,000 sq ft), a $9M project budget with $1.4M under‑run, LED/HVAC efficiency upgrades and furniture reuse options offered to campuses.
System leaders presented a recap of the recently completed Wells Fargo Place tenant improvement project and highlighted operational savings and sustainability measures.
The project reduced the system office leased footprint by approximately 40% (from 89,000 to ~53,000 square feet). The board had approved a $4.5 million tenant improvement allowance plus a $4.5 million loan; the project came in about $1.4 million under budget, and those savings will accelerate loan repayment. Presenters emphasized reuse and stewardship: furniture and some conference tables were repurposed or offered to other campuses through the state surplus system to minimize landfill disposal. Upgrades included LED lighting and HVAC improvements to reduce energy consumption.
Presenters said staff engagement, flexible workspace standards, and improved conference technology were priorities. Trustees asked about occupancy of the building (a cited occupancy rate of roughly 65%), contractor selection (landlord‑held contract pool), indoor air quality choices and equitable access to natural light. Presenters said landlord standards constrained some specifications but that sustainable design choices were prioritized where possible.
