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the building and the roof combine to blend the structure into the surrounding neighborhood. The dimensions of the proposed Worship Center are dictated by the need to match balcony and main floor levels with the existing building, and by the physics of church acoustics. No Minnesota church has been designed for the level of acoustical functionality and intimacy that is the hallmark of this proposal. Musicians and guests will be able to "tune" this new auditorium space. The major components of this variable acoustics design include a volume of space above a semi-reflective false ceiling, very "hard" walls and roofing, a system of sound absorbing materials that can be raised or lowered, and a superb audio system. The auditorium and its acoustics can be reconfigured for uses as different as worship, theater, multi-media presentations, instrumentalists, choral singing, and even amplified music like a rock concert. It is our hope that this Worship Center will be in use constantly, because it is going to meet a wide range of community requirements. Upon completion of the Worship Center the current sanctuary will be improved by removing the pews and installing furnishings for gymnasium activities, banquets and additional meeting space. Traffic flow and parking will see a major boost through the proposed improvements. By lowering the grade of the current southwest parking lot to match the current baseball field, RLC can provide trouble-free traffic flow for the entire south parking lot. In addition, the north parking lot will be smaller by thirty parking spaces, which will reduce traff ic on Ryan Avenue. In 4