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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-19 Parks and Trails Agenda Packet CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission Agenda October 19, 2023 - 7:00 pm 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval 4. Minutes a. Minutes – September 21, 2023, Meeting* 5. Open Forum 6. Presentations 7. Unfinished Business a. RFPQ for Master Park Planning * 8. New Business a. Wildflower Park Bike Rack* 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications – Informational only* b. Recreation Supervisor Update* 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report* b. Garden Club Report c. Park Dedication Fund* 11. Other Business/Announcements 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 10/26/2023 11/09/2023 11/20/2023* 12/18/2023* 01/11/2024 01/25/2024 02/08/2024 Strehler TBD Erzberger Anderson Friedrich Nybo Christenson *Monday meeting due to holidays. 13. Adjournment *Includes Materials - Materials relating to these agenda items can be found in the House Agenda Packet by door. HYBRID MEETING OPTION AVAILABLE The public is invited to attend the regular Parks and Trails Commission meetings at City Hall. Meeting Via Telephone/Other Electronic Means Call-in Instructions: +1 312 626 6799 US Enter Meeting ID: 863 4583 7535 Press *9 to speak during the Public Comment Sections in the meeting. Video Link and Instructions: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86345837535 visit http://www.zoom.us and enter Meeting ID: 863 4583 7535 Participants can utilize the Raise Hand function to be recognized to speak during the Public Comment sections in the meeting. Participant video feeds will be muted. In-person comments will be received first, with the hybrid electronic means option following. For more information on options to provide public comment visit: www.corcoranmn.gov CITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Parks and Trails Meeting Minutes September 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Parks and Trails Commission met on September 21, 2023, in Corcoran, MN. Present were Chairperson Anderson, Vice-Chairperson Christenson, and Commissioners Erzberger, Friedrich, and Strehler. Absent was Commissioner Nybo. Virtually present was Councilmember Nichols. Present at City Hall was Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck. 1.Call to Order / Roll Call Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 2.Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Anderson invited all in attendance to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3.Agenda Approval Motion: Made by Friedrich, seconded by Erzberger, to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Friedrich, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 4. Minutes a. Minutes – July 20, 2023, Meeting Motion: Made by Friedrich, seconded by Strehler, to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Friedrich, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) 5.Open Forum Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that there were no individuals interested in speaking. 6. Presentations – None 7. Unfinished Business a. RFPQ for Park Services – Update Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided background information on the Request for Proposals and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services (RFPQ), highlighting that the RFPQ was released on August 25, 2023. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that the window for questions on the RFPQ from consultants had closed, and the deadline for submissions was September 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Additional information shared by Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck included a staff review of submissions the week of October 2, interviews of firms the evening of October 10, and a discussion and recommendation by the Commission at the October 19, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting, for the October 26, 2023, City Council meeting. Chairperson Anderson inquired about what the submissions would include, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that it should include timelines, outlined services, and previous project experience. Vice-Chairperson Christenson inquired about 30% designs of City Park and how they would be utilized, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck responded that she had responded to an inquiry on the question and answer agenda to firms as well, informing them that the amenities are preferred, but locations are not finalized. b. TRPD Cooperative Agreement – Update Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided background information on the cooperative agreement, highlighting conversations at the Parks and Trails Commission and City Council levels. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted conversations with Three Rivers Park District 4a. CITY OF CORCORAN regarding the City Park alignment, reimbursement costs, and regionally significant thresholds for responsibility of trail. Commissioners inquired about maintenance of the trail, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that once Three Rivers Park District takes ownership, the maintenance becomes their responsibility. The exception to the maintenance, as noted by Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck, was winter trail maintenance, which would have to be done by the City. Commissioners requested a copy of the agreement, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck noted she would include it in an email once the information was finalized for the Council packet. 8. New Business a. Commissioner Resignation – Lisa Wyffels Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that Commissioner Lisa Wyffels was no longer intending to move back to the City of Corcoran and could therefore no longer serve on the Commission. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck notified the Commission of the opening and requested to have them send any interested parties to herself or City Clerk Friedrich. Commissioners thanked Commissioner Wyffels for her ideas and time on the Commission. b. Future Programming Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an overview of the discussion that occurred between herself, Chair Anderson, and Vice-Chair Christenson regarding the additional programming that could take place following the remaster of City Park. Highlighted items included leagues, lessons, rentals, special events, private rentals, general usage, and classes. Commissioners discussed the option of renting equipment that could be used at City Park amenities, such as pickleball equipment, and where that could be housed out of. Commissioner Friedrich inquired about additional volleyball courts to accommodate potential leagues, to which Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck responded there may not be space in phase 1 for additional courts. Commissioners discussed preferences on the building, including a covered area, orientation of the building, and general design preferences. Commissioners discussed operations of the splash pad including shaded areas, payment systems, and staffing. Chairperson Anderson highlighted the need to determine what the vision for the park is and what the residents of Corcoran value. Commissioners discussed the importance of including open space for general usage, special events, and athletics. Discussions around the splash pad included concessions stands, maintenance needs of fencing, and importance of shaded seating for larger groups. Commissioners discussed the operating costs of amenities and the desire to have that information prior to making decisions on fees and operations. Discussions took place among the Commission regarding noise, lighting, and expansion concerns. Commissioners discussed shaded areas during special events, especially if they take place in parking lots. 9. Reports/Information a. Active Planning Applications – Informational Only No discussion occurred. b. Recreation Supervisor Update Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck provided an update on items she had been working on including Night to Unite, fall youth baseball, RFPQ for Master Park Planning and Design Services tasks, and coordinating with Three Rivers Park District on the Diamond Lake Regional Trail cooperative agreement. c. Program Coordinator Update Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck informed the Commission that Program Coordinator Shipley had his last day on August 29, but prior to leaving he finalized scoreboard instructions, CITY OF CORCORAN coordinated youth athletics, and assisted in Night to Unite tasks. Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck highlighted the good work that he did during his time with the City. 10. Subcommittee & Miscellaneous Reports a. City Council Report Councilmember Nichols highlighted the items discussed at City Council meetings since the last Parks and Trails Commission meeting including the City Administrator Search Process, Pedestrian Crossing Policy and Quote, 2024 Advance CIP Purchase, and the 2024 budget. b. Garden Club Report Michelle Friedrich informed the Commission that the Garden Club has been watering the plants in the Memorial Garden through the end of August. Friedrich also updated the Commission about the Garden Club’s intention to mulch the Memorial Garden in October, in addition to the continued weeding of the gardens. c. Park Dedication Fund Commissioners inquired about the Natural Shores Technologies – Park Vegetation charge of $100 from the Memorial Park Maintenance Fund to which Chairperson Anderson informed the Commission it was a charge for Memorial Garden native plants. 11. Other Business/Announcements – None 12. Commissioner Liaison Calendar 09/28/2023 10/12/2023 10/26/2023 11/09/2023 11/20/2023* 12/18/2023* 01/11/2024 Nybo Christenson Wyffels Anderson Christenson ? Anderson Erzberger Strehler Friedrich Commissioners discussed adjustments to the liaison calendar. 13. Adjournment Motion: Made by Christenson, seconded by Strehler, to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm. Voting Aye: Anderson, Christenson, Erzberger, Friedrich, and Strehler. (Motion carried 5:0) Submitted by Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor 7a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: To: From: Re: October 19, 2023 Parks and Trails Commission Jessica Christensen Buck RFPQ for Master Park Planning ______________________________________________________________________ The deadline for Submissions of Proposals and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services was Friday, September 29 at 2:00 pm. Staff reviewed the submissions during the week of October 2 and invited four firms to City Hall during the evening of October 10, 2023, for interviews with the subcommittee. The four firms invited to interview were Anderson Engineering, HKGi, SRF Consulting Group Inc., and WSB. The subcommittee consisted of Mayor McKee, Councilmember Nichols, Commissioner Friedrich, Public Works Director Mattson, and Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck. Councilmember Nichols was unable to participate in the interviews, but was included in the distribution of information. During the interviews, the panel asked questions regarding opportunities and threats Corcoran faces in developing the park system, affordable engineering, contacts for day- to-day vs. design work, and conflicting viewpoint management. Following the interviews, the panel discussed their thoughts on the consulting firms and came to a consensus of HKGi being the best fit for the services. This decision was due to the previous project experience, knowledge of projects, and understanding of Corcoran’s needs. Attached are the four submissions from the consulting firms that were invited to interview for Commission review. Staff is looking for a recommendation of a preferred firm to go to the October 26, 2023, City Council meeting. Following Council approval of a firm, staff would work with the chosen firm to develop a Master Services Agreement to bring to City Council on November 9, 2023. Funding for the services is anticipated to come from Park Dedication Funds, however, additional funding options are being explored. Attachments: 7a1. Anderson Engineering SOPQ 7a. 7a2. HKGi SOPQ 7a3. SRF Consulting Group Inc. SOPQ 7a4. WSB SOPQ REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR MASTER PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES CITY OF CORCORAN September 29, 2023 13605 1st Ave. N.; #100 Plymouth, MN 55441 P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Point of Contact: Joe Lucht, PLA page 3 contents cover letter 4 introduction 5 experience 8 project manager 11 technical leads 14 support 20 approach 23 litigation disclosure 26 conclusion 26 fees/rates 27 September 29, 2023 Ms. Jessica Christensen Buck City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 RE: Request for Proposals and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services Dear Ms. Christensen Buck: On behalf of the Anderson Engineering (Anderson) Team, we are pleased to provide the following response to the Request for Proposals and Qualifications for the Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran. We are excited about working with the city and community members to provide on-call Landscape Architecture and Park Planning services. Collectively our team is very familiar with the City, and certain team members already know the city and its parks intimately. We are enthusiastic and motivated to work on a project where we have so much personal knowledge and interest. Our team provides exceptional park and recreation development project experience and unmatched design capabilities. With over 100-years of combined experience, our project team of landscape architects, planners and engineers provide an impressive background of park and recreation design with a deep portfolio of projects. Our team has performed dozens of projects for numerous public entities throughout the northwest metro including projects with multiple park districts. With our office located in Plymouth, MN, and our project manager living in Greenfield, MN, we are positioned to support the city with responsive and cost-effective services. We believe our team’s experience and expertise are exactly what the city is looking for in these projects. We will provide excellent plans, on time and on budget, to ensure each park project is successful and serves as key assets for the City of Corcoran. Respectfully, Anderson Joe Lucht, PLA Project Manager 763-412-4048 jlucht@ae-mn.com 13605 1st Avenue North Suite 100, Plymouth, MN 55441 | P 763.412.4000 | F 763.412.4090 | ae-mn.com introduction page 5 ANDERSON ENGINEERING PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA Anderson Engineering (Anderson), a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an award-winning multi-disciplinary consulting firm recognized nationally for delivering projects in a cost-effective manner, while maintaining the highest industry standards. Anderson’s professional staff of 60, consist of engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, architects and environmental specialists focused on collaboration to meet client’s needs. Our small, yet diverse group of professionals allows projects to be managed under one roof providing exceptional value for our clients. For 34 years, Anderson has been dedicated to successfully completing projects in all phases of design and construction. From project conception, Anderson’s staff is involved in providing investigative reports, surveys and master planning exercises while also leading the design and construction administration for numerous projects throughout Minnesota and the upper Midwest. With Anderson’s main office located in Plymouth, Minnesota, Anderson is positioned to serve the City of Corcoran with on-call services including attendance and active participation in City meetings and available to be on-site in relatively short notice. In fact, Anderson’s project manager resides in the City of Greenfield where he commutes through the City of Corcoran daily. In addition to Anderson’s proximity to the City of Corcoran, Anderson’s experience tailors to the expectations of local government agencies and has performed professional services for neighboring jurisdictions including the City of Rogers, City of Maple Grove, City of Plymouth and Three Rivers Park District. As displayed within the team resumes, the project manager and each technical lead are professionally licensed in the State of Minnesota ensuring that all aspects of any project can be delivered from our office. From providing existing conditions surveys, preparing easements, delineating wetlands, permitting, design documents, bidding and through construction, complete service is what Anderson will provide the City of Corcoran. Some projects may seek grant funding for construction projects. Anderson has supported their clients with grant funding applications by providing narratives, concept drawings and opinion of costs for construction. We understand these opportunities are available throughout the metro including Hennepin County Youth Sports Program, Elm Creek Watershed Commission Cost Share programs and more. We have the experience to actively support the City on grant funding projects. Anderson is equipped with the latest AutoCAD, GIS, Revit and other computer aided software to successfully achieve the City’s planning and design tasks to deliver work product efficiently to the City. Our staff of technical professionals are trained quarterly on new software integrations and design aided tools. With our multidisciplinary staff, we have vast knowledge of all federal, state, county and city design standards and guidelines to support the City in all aspects of projects including ADA, ABA, IBC, ASCE, ACI, ASSHTO, AISC and BMP requirements. Engineers introduction page 6 Anderson is teaming with Midwest Wetlands Improvements (MWI) to assist with water resources and their history with park projects in the City of Corcoran. MWI’s Principal was directly involved with the original City Park remaster (Athletic) and Ravinia (Wildflower) parks from its inception while employed with his previous employer. This background and knowledge of these parks will provide the City of Corcoran tremendous value through the park planning process with the understanding of what previous decisions were made and a comprehensive understanding of the sites to accelerate programming and analyzing the sites saving time and budget. In addition, Anderson’s Landscape Architect-in-Training previously worked with MWI’s Principal on these projects while both employed with their same previous employer providing seamlessness collaboration within the project team. MIDWEST WETLANDS IMPROVEMENTS VICTORIA, MINNESOTA Midwest Wetland Improvements, a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Emerging Small Business Enterprise (ESBE) through the Central Certification (CERT) Program, was created with the mission of restoring and protecting the water resources and habitats that are critical to life. The firm is a fusion of landscape architecture and ecology that provides a unique approach to problem solving. Our expertise ranges from pure ecological restoration of degraded systems to integrating stormwater management and green infrastructure into the human built environment. Through these projects, we also demonstrate our ability to address multiple goals by creatively solving runoff, infiltration or flooding problems while also repurposing what is typically lost space for public use and interaction with the site. Ultimately, this problem-solving approach supports our ability to identify opportunities to improve and protect surface and groundwater quality, manage the volume and flow of stormwater runoff, as well as incorporate opportunities for the public to engage with and become more knowledgeable about their local water resources. Lucius Jonett is the founder of Midwest Wetland Improvements and has had experience as a municipal landscape architect for the City of Lake Elmo, has previous experience with the City of Corcoran on the Ravinia and Athletic (now called City Park) parks, has developed a countywide park master plan for Kandiyohi County, MN, and continues to design new park projects integrating water resources into them. In addition to the design of public places, Lucius continues to practice as a stream ecologist following natural channel design principles and using the Stream Quantification Tool since 2019 to quantify project impacts and develop mitigation credits. Most of the stream projects that Lucius works on are in public parks and City outlots lined with residential properties, so he has become adept at working with large groups of public stakeholders. Midwest Wetland Improvement’s experience tailors to the expectations of local government agencies and has performed professional services for neighboring jurisdictions including the City of Maple Grove, City of Plymouth and Three Rivers Park District. introduction page 7 FIRM KEY ANDERSON MIDWEST WETLAND IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF CORCORAN SR. MEP ENGINEER KEITH HOMSTAD, PE PROJECT MANAGER JOE LUCHT, PLA SR. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ADAM ADAMS, PE MEP DESIGNER BOB BRANDT ENGINEER-IN TRAINING JACOB DOBIAS ENGINEER-IN TRAINING KYLIE AHL SR. ARCHITECT CHRISTINA MCDANIEL, AIA SR. CIVIL ENGINEER BRIAN FEILD, PE SR. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LUCIUS JONETT, PLA LANDSCAPE DESIGNER JENNA SCHMITZERLE A SR. LAND SURVEYOR NICK HILLMER, PLS ARCHITECTURE DESIGNER JULIE TUCHTENHAGEN ENVIRONMENTAL BEN HODAPP, PWS, MWDC experience page 8 PARK CONCEPT & DESIGN ATHLETIC (CITY) AND RAVINIA (WILDFLOWER) PARKS | CORCORAN, MN Worked with the City to develop layout concepts and final design for Wildflower Park, the City’s first neighborhood park located in the Ravinia subdivision. Provided guidance on what amenities to include within the park and oversaw the grading plan being developed. Negotiated with the developer to complete the rough grading for that addition of new homes. Volunteered for the community build day to assemble the playground equipment. Worked with the City on a second park master planning project for the community athletic park including up to eight sports fields, a sports dome, equipment storage areas, trail connections, a multi-use building including bathroom facilities, concessions, warming house and storage, parking, stormwater conveyance, landscapes, sight lines, and natural areas. Worked with staff and the City park commission to iterate through layouts to develop a final concept, phasing plan and cost estimates. MUNICIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT LAKE ELMO, MN Served as the City’s Landscape Architect to develop and recommend landscape policies and procedures, review land use applications, landscape plans, irrigation plans, and vegetative maintenance plans for private developments. Also assisted in the planning, layout and design of City parks and trails. Conducted on-site inspections to ensure compliance with approved landscape and other applicable plans and prepare punch lists prior to acceptance of landscaping. Utilized ArcGIS Online to create a tree inspection dataset that allowed us to record and verify the location of all new planted trees in the City, noting if trees were rejected for various reasons and to revisit and verify after the replacements were correctly planted. This database of trees became a tool to analyze the quantities and distribution of tree species throughout the City to provide guidance on diversity of the tree canopy and watching out for unbalance for future pest issues. As the City’s Landscape Architect, participated in internal and external meetings involving landscape questions and issues with City staff and development applicants. Reviewed development proposals for conformance with City standards and identified opportunities for non- traditional landscaping techniques and any applicable ordinance revisions needed. As a special project for the City, a redesign of the planting was developed and implementation plan for the 5th Street median to provide native plant species to promote easy maintenance, less irrigation and pollinator habitat. experience page 9 PARK PLANNING SERVICES FOR A GROWING CITY ROGERS, MN Worked with the fast-growing City of Rogers to deliver successful park projects on streamlined schedules to keep pace with the expanding city. Since 2021, six projects have been completed with four additional projects currently under design while providing on call services to assess existing parks and trails, review developer plans to evaluate potential neighborhood parks and review construction. Through each project, it has been vital to meet with city staff, homeowner’s associations and stakeholders to develop the park programs, discuss construction budgets and perform design charrettes. Completed projects for the City of Rogers since 2021: North Community Park » Scope: Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Court Design » Services: Survey, Design, Cost Estimates, Bidding, Contracts and Const. Admin. » Construction Cost: $240,000 Lions Park | Century 21 Event Center » Scope: Entrance Plaza, Wedding Ceremony Space, Formal Gardens, Backyard Stage with Synthetic Turf for Standing/Sitting, Outdoor Fire Pit and Dining Area. » Services: Survey, Design, Cost Estimates, Bidding, Contracts and Const. Admin. » Construction Cost: $790,000 Brockton Meadows Park Improvements Project – Rogers, MN » Scope: Basketball Court and Picnic Shelter » Services: Survey, Design, Cost Estimates, Bidding, Contracts and Const. Admin. » Construction Cost: $130,000 Edgewater Park Improvements Project » Scope: Sport Court including Pickleball, Basketball and Volleyball » Services: Survey, Design, Cost Estimates, Bidding, Contracts and Const. Admin. » Construction Cost: $120,000 Skye Meadows Park Master Plan – Rogers, MN » Scope: 15-acre Master Plan Including Bituminous and Aggregate (Passive) Trails, Playgrounds, Sport Court, Restrooms, Picnic Shelter and Parking » Services: Survey, Design, Cost Estimate and Phasing Plans » Estimated Construction Cost: $1 Million South Community Park Grant Assistance – Rogers, MN » Scope: Provide Concept Plan and Cost estimate for two hockey Rinks and Warming House with associated infrastructure and BMP’s. Current projects under design for the City of Rogers: » Hassan Park Women’s Fast Pitch Softball Field » Skye Meadows Construction Documents » Crow River Heights Park Improvements » North Community Park Playgrounds experience page 10 PARKS MASTER PLAN KANDIYOHI COUNTY, MN Games Lake is a popular destination park for camping, day-use, swimming and fishing near New London, MN. An upcoming road reconstruct required the addition of a second entrance to the park and the County wanted to use the opportunity to develop a master plan for the park to address conflicting uses, parking and drainage issues, and desired improvements. Partnered with the County to unify a vision for the park that can be accomplished in multiple phases, ensuring the most efficient completion of each phase with confidence there will be no rework and wasted money to complete each phase of the plan. After completing the master plan, designed the first phase of the project, the second entrance and parking lot improvements. Based on the success of the first master planning at Games Lake, the design team partnered again with Kandiyohi County to complete the same process for Diamond Lake park. The park sits on the West side of Diamond Lake and was cut off from the lake by a County Highway. The County relocated the highway and needed a new entrance along with other improvements to improve public access, park operations, safety and access to the lake. After completing two master planning projects and reconstructs for Kandiyohi County, the design team partnered again to assess all the parks within the county. Worked with the board of commissioners, park managers, parks department and the Citizens advisory committee to assess the current park amenities, the desires of the park users, and develop a planning document that aids the county with future park development projects. project manager page 11 JOE LUCHT, PLA ANDERSON PROJECT MANAGER | SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Overview Joe will be the project manager from the Anderson team working in concert with the City of Corcoran staff to provide landscape architecture and park planning services for multiple park projects throughout the City. His strong background in park planning and open space design will provide the City staff an exciting and engaging experience to ensure the City successfully delivers the parks vision for the community. Growing up in Delano, MN and now residing in Greenfield, MN, Joe enjoys working on projects where he lives, works and plays. His insight of the surrounding area will bring exceptional value for the City from his past and present experiences in the northwest metro communities. Joe’s philosophy is to engage the City fully to gain a thorough understanding of the program and expectations which communicates to the project team how the project can be completely executed on schedule and on budget. Once the project’s program is understood by all involved, a thorough inventory and analysis of available information that affects the site or scope is prepared. This process, in concert with locating unique features, viewsheds and unique opportunities identified during project inventory, begins to create the backdrop for the program integration. Joe builds off this backdrop with innovations and style that help distinguish the project, creates spaces that intimately fit within the regional and local context, and presents a comfortable environment with a sense of place. Project Management Experience For the past 8 years, Joe has been a project manager for Anderson. He has managed and successfully delivered over 100 projects with construction budgets ranging from $20,000 to $30 Million. His vast knowledge of the industry will provide the City with innovative designs, cost effective solutions and maintain schedules. Proven Key Achievements for Clients » Winner of 2019 DBIA-UMR Project of the Year Award, Fargo National Cemetery » Increased the number of bidders for three City of Rogers Parks projects by actively engaging with contractors to provide more competitive bids and providing awardable opinion of costs. » North Community Park: Cost Estimate: $262,890, Bid Result $241,775 » Brockton Meadows Park: Cost Estimate: $234,715, Bid Result $131,440 » Edgewater Park: Cost Estimate: $238,340, Bid Result $118,376 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 15 Years Experience 8 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture North Dakota State University (2008) Bachelor of Environmental Design North Dakota State University (2008) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No. 52858, Exp. 6/24 Kansas Lic. No. 909, Exp. 12/24 Pennsylvania Lic. No. LA003343, Exp. 5/25 South Carolina Lic. No. 1492, Exp. 1/25 CLARB Certified Council Record No. 40374 TRAINING PSMJ - A/E/C Project Management Boot Camp project manager page 12 Relative Experience Skye Meadows Park Master Plan | Rogers, MN Role: Project Manager/Sr. Landscape Architect Construction Budget: $1 Million Within the fast-growing City of Rogers, Joe supported the city by master planning a 15-acre neighborhood park as part of the developer’s park dedication requirements for a new single family residential neighborhood. The park includes 2 - 5 and 5 - 12-year-old playgrounds, picnic shelter, sport court and both bituminous and aggregate trails that meander through and around mature trees and wetlands and connect to an adjacent city-wide trail system. Joe is currently working with the City of Rogers to develop construction documents, facilitate public bidding and provide construction administration services to successfully deliver this project. Lions Park Improvements | Rogers, MN Role: Project Manager/Sr. Landscape Architect Construction Costs: $750,000 The City of Rogers Lions Park is located near downtown Rogers centralized location for community gatherings. Joe worked closely with the City of Rogers to develop this premier amenity for the community that includes formal garden space to host outdoor weddings, stage with synthetic turf, dining area, gas fireplace and new trails that connects to a city-wide trail system. Joe provided conceptual drawings with preliminary construction cost estimates to present to the city council, developed construction documents, facilitated public bidding and actively involved through construction. Shiloh Athletic and Arts Complex and Scheels Sports Complex | Bismarck, ND Role: Landscape Architect Construction Costs: Shiloh $8.9M, Scheels $10M While employed by his previous employer in Bismarck, ND, Mr. Lucht provided design services for two separate athletic complexes adjacent to each other; Shiloh Athletic and Arts Complex and Scheels Sports Complex. To accommodate Bismarck’s growing community during the “oil boom” in 2011, both Shiloh Christian School and Bismarck Parks and Recreation District developed two state of the art sports complexes providing a destination for community and statewide members for youth competitive sports. Joe’s involvement included developing master plan concepts for these two facilities and construction document preparation for public bidding. These sports complexes challenged Joe by providing multi-level spectator viewing areas of the synthetic baseball and football fields at Shiloh and accommodating proper grading and space for stormwater management within both sites. Vehicular circulation and parking for both these sites was also critical for the success of this project by providing safe and accessible parking and drop off sites for buses and vehicles. project manager page 13 Territory Development Parks and Trails | Credit River Township, MN Role: Landscape Architect Estimated Construction Costs: $2 Million Just south of Prior Lake and west of Lakeville is the home of a 700+ acre residential community nestled within the Minnesota prairie landscape. Like the natural beauty of the City of Corcoran, the vision for this neighborhood is to maintain the serene native prairie landscape setting by positioning roadways, residential lots, trails and parks to fit within the land so views of the native prairie remain open. Joe supported the Territory HOA with master planning and construction documents for private bidding for a new park that included a tot-lot, a combination baseball/soccer field, warming house, outdoor hockey rink, sport court, trails and winding driveway access capturing significant distant view of the native prairie. City of Rogers Park Improvement Projects | Rogers, MN Currently, Joe provides landscape architecture and park planning services for the City of Rogers on a regular basis. Joe regularly meets with City staff to review new and existing parks throughout the city to evaluate new potential developments and upgrades to aging parks. Below is five projects Joe has completed designs and supported through construction for the City of Rogers since 2021 to enhance their existing parks. » North Community Park Tennis, Pickleball and Basketball Courts » Edgewater Park Improvements » Brockton Meadows Improvements » Lions Central Park Improvements » Rogers Event Center Parking Lot Grading Availability | Workload As new projects are born and old project are complete, Joe is committed to maintain up to 20% availability for the City of Corcoran for the next 12 – 18 months. The list below is Joe’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 months. Project Role Start Finish % Avail. Hassen Softball Field PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 08/21/2023 9/29/2023 10% North Community Park Playgrounds PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 09/15/2023 11/15/2023 5% Crow River Heights Park PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 10/15/2023 12/14/2023 5% Skye Meadows Neighborhood Park PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 10/15/2023 09/15/2024 15% St. Michael Apartments Phase II PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 06/08/2023 12/01/2023 5% Elko National Cemetery PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 05/14/2022 04/01/2026 10% Marion National Cemetery PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 06/13/2023 07/01/2024 15% Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 09/29/2023 08/24/2024 15% City of Corcoran PM/Sr. Landscape Architect 10/26/2023 04/26/2025 20% Total: 100% technical leads page 14 LUCIUS JONETT, PLA MIDWEST WETLAND IMPROVEMENTS SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Overview Lucius’ favorite work as a landscape architect is the restoration of degraded natural systems and layering of public park space with stormwater solutions. Lucius provides technical expertise in stream restoration, green infrastructure, community park design and master planning. His sensitivity to stakeholder input and creative ideas allows him to balance design and engineering to find solutions for all projects. Relevant Experience (* Denotes project with previous employer) Athletic Park Master Plan (2019)* – Corcoran, MN » Iterated through layouts to develop the original concept plan, phasing plan and construction cost estimates. Ravinia Park (2016-2017)* – Corcoran, MN » Worked with the City to develop concepts and final design for the first neighborhood park located in the Ravinia subdivision. Stormwater Pocket Park (2023) – New London, MN » Developing a master plan for a city block, including a new municipal parking lot layout and pocket park between the library and a theater featuring green infrastructure practices. Creekside Park (2023) – Carver, MN » Designed a stream restoration through a park slated for redevelopment, partnering with the City engineer designing the park, to design and coordinate excess soil from the restoration to be reused on site for a future disc golf course. County Park Master Plan (2019)* – Kandiyohi County, MN » After completing two master planning and reconstruction projects, assessed all parks within the county to develop a master planning document to aid the county with future park development projects. Availability | Workload The list below is Lucius’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 months. Project Role Start Finish Stormwater Pocket Park Sr. Landscape Architect 08/15/23 10/31/23 Creekside Park Construction Sr. Landscape Architect 10/01/23 10/31/23 Campus Green & Pond Redesign Sr. Landscape Architect 10/15/23 12/15/23 Vesta Creek Permit & Construction Sr. Landscape Architect 08/01/23 09/15/24 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 11 Years Experience 3 Years with Midwest Wetland Improvements EDUCATION Master’s Landscape Architecture UMN – Twin Cities (2011) B.S. Electrical Engineering UW – Madison (2003) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No. 52856, Exp. 6/24 Wisconsin Lic. No. 813-14, Exp. 6/24 Iowa Lic. No. 667, Exp. 6/25 North Dakota Lic. No. 117, Exp. 6/25 technical leads page 15 NICK HILLMER, PLS ANDERSON SENIOR LAND SURVEYOR Overview Nick Hillmer will be the senior land surveyor on the project, providing oversight and quality control for all surveying activities. Nick brings a background of project management, coordination, and broad survey experience to the Anderson Engineering team. Nick’s experience includes ALTA, as-built, boundary, cadastral, CIC, construction, control, elevation, existing conditions, geodetic, GPS control, hydrographic, lot split, photo control, quantity, registered land, route, site development, subdivision and topographic surveys. Nick has been with Anderson for over 20 years and has completed hundreds of surveys across Minnesota and the Midwest. Relevant Experience Hassan Hills Park - Rogers, MN » Completed an existing conditions survey of the 5.5-acre park for the design of the future fastpitch softball fields. Edgewater Park - Rogers, MN » Completed an existing conditions survey of the eastern portion of Edgewater Park for the design team. Once design was completed, provided the construction staking for construction of the basketball court and improvements. ERX Motor Park - Elk River, MN » Completed an existing conditions survey for multiple planning phases and expansions of the ERX motor park. Skye Meadow Park – Rogers, MN » Completed and existing conditions survey for design team to design future parking lot, play area, shelter, picnic area and trail system. Fort McCoy Commemorative Area – Fort McCoy. WI » Completed and existing conditions survey of the commemorative area and the future expansion area for the future planning and expansion of the commemorative area at Fort McCoy. Block 52 Redevelopment pre-design survey - Downtown Monticello, MN » Completed an existing conditions survey for design of the redevelopment of Block 52. Availability | Workload The list below is Nick’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 months. Project Role Start Finish VAMC Des Moines Steam Tunnel Sr. Land Surveyor 8/25/23 3/31/24 VAMC St. Cloud Steam Tunnel Sr. Land Surveyor 10/2/23 4/15/24 Ohio Western National Cemetery Sr. Land Surveyor 9/5/23 5/15/24 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 25 Years Experience 21 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Construction Management South Dakota State University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No. 45774, Exp. 6/24 technical leads page 16 BRIAN FIELD, PE ANDERSON SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER Overview Brian will be the senior civil engineer on the project providing site engineering, pavement design, utility coordination and stormwater management. He has served as a civil engineer on numerous projects throughout the state of Minnesota specializing in site design for multi- scaled projects and has extensive experience working directly with watershed districts, specifically Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission. Relevant Experience Vadnais Heights Sports Complex – Vadnais Heights, MN » Civil Engineer completing the removal of an 82,000 SF dome and replacement with a steel framing and roofing. Responsibilities included reconstruction of parking and access and the inclusion of stormwater treatment using permeable asphalt pavement to meet local watershed requirements including grant application preparation for Ramsey County Parks. Mary Queen of Peace – Rogers, MN » Provided civil engineering services for a new 18,000 SF addition and entire site redesign of the existing church/school. As part of the planning process, the 7.76-acre plot of land required the evacuation of City ROW, dedication of D&U easement, and platting. Brian assisted with site master planning including building layout, parking and circulation needs, and stormwater management. James Road North Design – Rogers, MN » Provided civil engineering services for approximately 560 LF of reconstructed road and improving local drainage on the west side of James Road North by installing curb and gutter with an improved storm water sewer network. ADA pedestrian ramps were also installed to improve pedestrian circulation through the area. Northwest Steel – Rogers, MN » Civil Engineer for the construction of a 16,500 SF addition onto their existing warehouse. Site work included retrofitting the new addition into the existing curb with minimal disturbance and adding additional parking on the south side of the site to accommodate parking needs. Northwest Bible Church – St. Michael, MN » Provided Civil Engineering services for a new 15,000 SF building, parking, stormwater filtration basin and two future build out additions on the 4.5-acre property. Availability | Workload The list below is Brian’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 month. Project Role Start Finish Cedar Meadow Development Sr. Civil Engineer 9/21/23 10/1/26 VA St. Louis John Cochran Division Sr. Civil Engineer 9/21/23 06/1/28 Affinity Plus Credit Union Shakopee Sr. Civil Engineer 9/21/23 03/1/24 SAP Library St. Paul Sr. Civil Engineer 9/21/23 05/1/24 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 9 Years Experience 8 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Duluth PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No. 57224, Exp. 6/24 technical leads page 17 CHRISTINA MCDAIEL, AIA ANDERSON SENIOR ARCHITECT Overview Ms. McDaniel has 15 years of experience working on federal, public and private projects, managing deliverables aligned with client’s unique design and submittal requirements - sustainability, facility or company specific standards, historical, climate, security or seismic driven. Well informed when it comes to various building, accessibility, fire and life safety codes. Relevant Experience New Public Restroom Building, Honolulu, Hi » Project Architect for the Design and Construction Administration services for new accessible public restroom building to replace existing facility at the Veterans Cemetery. Local materials, building technology and design aesthetic were incorporated due to the project’s remote location. New Committal Services Shelters and Maintenance Complex, Honolulu, Hi » Project Architect providing Conceptual through Design Development services for new cemetery maintenance facility structures and public Committal Service Shelters for the cemetery utilizing local materials, building technology and design aesthetic, will being conscientious of aggressive construction cost inflation impacting the project’s budget and limited materials and labor in the locale. Lodge Renovation, Leavenworth, KS » Project Architect providing full design and construction document services to renovate, restore and expand an existing historic two-story 1905 superintendent’s lodge. It addressed hazardous material abatement in the existing structure and ensured the addition was complementary to the historic building. Window replacements, facade alterations and front porch restoration were vetted through the state’s historic preservation office. Availability | Workload The list below is Christina’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 month. Project Role Start Finish Maintenance Facility Sr. Architect - Design 08/01/2022 11/29/2023 Dallas VAMC Warehouse Sr. Architect – QA/QC 09/21/2023 10/05/2023 Air Handling Unit Tower Sr. Architect – Inspections 10/21/2023 09/01/2024 Restroom Building Sr. Architect - Inspections 11/01/2021 11/14/2023 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 15 Years Experience 10 Years with Anderson EDUCATION M. Arch University of South Florida, Tampa; BS Architecture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; AAS, Arch Drafting & Design, Hennepin Tech College, Eden Prairie, MN PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No. 52909, Exp. 6/24 NCARB Certificate 82268, Exp. 11/23 LEED BD+C, Exp. 10/23 technical leads page 18 KEITH HOMSTAD, PE ANDERSON SENIOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL PLUBMING (MEP) ENGINEER Overview Keith will be the Principal Mechanical Engineer on the project, bringing 14 years of experience designing, managing, and producing mechanical deliverables. Relevant Experience Nutek Gen 10 Manufacturing, Fargo, ND » Project mechanical and plumbing engineer responsible for the design and construction of a $20M brown field plant. HVAC, Plumbing design, Site Drainage, Lidar locating, equipment placement, utility and process pipe design, aseptic pipe design, ISO and Ortho Graphic production. SunOpta Grains, Alexandria, MN » Project management and owner’s representative for $24M Oat Milk facility in Alexandra MN. Site layout, permit negotiation and execution, site layout and process integration. Marion National Cemetery, Marion, IN » Project mechanical and plumbing engineer for the design of a new administration building and renovation of a historical building into a maintenance facility office. Project included two new air handling units, duct work routing, HVAC load calculations, plumbing fixtures and piping throughout the new and renovated buildings. Availability | Workload The list below is Keith’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 month. Project Role Start Finish Legionella Risk Assessment Sr. Mechanical Engineer 8/8/2023 01/20/2024 Des Moines VAMC Steam Tunnels Sr. Mechanical Engineer 9/15/2023 12/10/2024 St. Cloud VAMC Steam Tunnels Sr. Mechanical Engineer 9/10/2023 10/12/2024 Iowa City VAMC Renovate Sr. Mechanical Engineer 8/15/2023 12/16/2023 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 14 Years Experience 1 Year with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering, University of North Dakota PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. 52219, Exp. 6/24 page 19 technical lead ADAM ADAMS, PE ANDERSON SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Overview Mr. Adams is new to Anderson but not to the professional world of structural design. Adam has over 20 years of experience in a variety of structural designs in multiple construction types. As it relates to Parks and Recreational facilities, Adam’s group have designed over 200 hotels with Porte Cochere using wood and steel framing. Additionally, Adam has worked with Park and Recreations in Fargo ND, and on White Earth Reservation MN, on miscellaneous structural investigations and structural repairs. Relevant Experience » Gooseberry Park Shelter, Moorhead MN The structural design of this shelter was unique in the idea that is not protected from floods therefore the structure was engineered to take ice jambs and flowing water up to the bottom of the roof structure. The columns are a board formed concrete for visual ascetics and the roof is framed with curved steel for a unique look. » Fairfield Inn and Suites Central Park CO For the purposes of showcasing the Porte Cochere, the Fairfield Inn and Suites has a unique curved canopy that requires some “out of the box” thinking to design and economically construction this type of structure. It displays curved steel along with cantilevered structure which gives off its uniqueness. » Home 2 Suites Pool Yakima WA Concrete pools are one of the services that Anderson Engineering provides. As we are well versed in the franchise hospitality pool design, that will translate into the aquatic needs for any pool, pool structure, or aquatic features that may be required for the City of Corcoran. Availability | Workload The list below is Adam’s current commitments and demonstrates that he has ample capacity to support the City of Corcoran for the next 18 month. Project Role Start Finish VACIHS Des Moines Steam Tunnel Sr. Structural Engineer 8/25/23 06/14/24 RVW Dallas VAMC Warehouse Sr. Structural Engineer 9/18/23 12/29/23 John Deere Implement Humphrey NE Sr. Structural Engineer 6/29/23 10/15/23 Home 2 Suites Wheatridge CO Sr. Structural Engineer 10/15/23 02/15/24 White Earth Tribal Community College Sr. Structural Engineer 11/01/23 04/01/24 Roers 45th St. Center Fargo ND Sr. Structural Engineer 11/01/23 04/01/24 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 21 Years Experience 1 Year with Anderson EDUCATION BS- Civil Engineering North Dakota State University PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Lic. No 49318, Exp. 6/24 support page 20 JENNA SCHMITZERLE ANDERSON LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT-IN-TRAINING Overview Jenna has 5 years’ experience and has served as a landscape architect in training on multiple projects for city parks, residential development, and alongside the Landscape Architect for the City of Lake Elmo. These projects have varied in size and scope from small neighborhood parks to master planning county park renovations. In these projects Jenna’s roles have included planning, designing and on-site inspections during construction. Relevant Experience » Edgewater Park – Rogers, MN » Brockton Meadows Park – Rogers, MN » Oneka Prairie Residential Development – Hugo, MN » Cedar Meadow Residential Development – Northfield, MN » Kandiyohi County Park Improvements – Kandiyohi County, MN » City Landscape Architect – Lake Elmo, MN BENJAMIN HODAPP, PWS, MWDC ANDERSON ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Overview Benjamin Hodapp, an Environmental Scientist and Senior Project Manager, brings a broad background of knowledge and experience in the environmental field to the Anderson Engineering team. Benjamin has a unique combination of multi-disciplinary academic training and work experience at various levels of federal, state and local government, and private consulting. Benjamin’s project experience includes natural resource inventory and assessment; wetland delineation, mitigation design and monitoring; regulatory permitting; agency and stakeholder coordination; environmental impact assessment, environmental document preparation and public outreach. Relevant Experience » Three Rivers Park District, Baker Park Reserve Outdoor Learning Center – Maple Plain, MN » Three Rivers Park District, Bassett Creek Regional Trail – New Hope, MN » Bennett Family Park, Park Complex Improvements – Minnetonka, MN » Anoka County Parks, Wargo Nature Center – Lino Lakes, MN » City of Lake Elmo, Reid Park – Lake Elmo, MN » U. S. Army Fort McCoy, Commemorative Park Expansion – Tomah, WI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 5 Years Experience 1.5 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Iowa State University (2018) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 24 Years Experience 19 Years with Anderson EDUCATION MS Water Resources Management University of Wisconsin-Madison BS Biology; Ecology Minnesota State University- Mankato PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Minnesota Professional Wetland Scientist #1832 Certified Wetland Delineator #1016 page 21 support JACOB DOBIAS ANDERSON ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING Overview Jacob Dobias, Engineer in Training, provides working technical experience in Civil 3D (AutoCAD) and HydroCAD along with thorough client and cross-discipline communication. Jacob has a combination of project experience in site development, grading and drainage, site utilities, and storm water management for a wide array for project scopes. This allows him to identify ways to deliver a low impact and sustainable design while anticipating the clients end expectations. Jacob provides erosion and stormwater management inspection and design for an extensive range of projects. Relevant Experience » Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery – San Antonio, TX » Minneapolis VA Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN » St. Louis VA Medical Center – St. Louis, MO » Iowa City VA Medical Center – Iowa City, IA » Beckley VA Medical Center – Beckley, WV JULIE TUCHTENHAGEN ANDERSON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER Overview Julie is an architectural designer with Anderson and has a wealth of experience preparing architectural detailed construction drawings. Her strong background of working closely with architects provides clear and concise construction drawings limiting issues during construction. Julie’s technical skill’s include AutoCAD and Revit modeling for building systems and integrates her modeling with MEP and structural engineer’s designs. Relevant Experience » Target Stores – Chaska and Waconia, MN » Elko National Cemetery – Elko, NV » Marion National Cemetery – Marion, IN » National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific – Honolulu, HI » Minneapolis VA Medical Center – Minneapolis, MN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3 Years Experience 3 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Mankato PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 20 Years Experience 7 Years with Anderson EDUCATION University of Minnesota Minneapolis School of Drafting support page 22 BOB BRANDT ANDERSON DESIGNER Overview As professional who specializes in creating and designing MEP systems and components, using fundamentals of engineering & expertise in engineering principles, I will transfer these designs into computer-aided design (CAD) or Revit software to develop functional MEP systems for a variety of public and private sectors. Bob has been involved with many of these sectors over the years such as Retail & Entertainment, Healthcare, Industrial & Process, Government, Schools & Education, Airports. Relevant Experience » Medtronic Renovation – Brooklyn Park, MN » Graco Spray Booth Addition – Rogers, MN » SW Light Rail Pump and Piping » Osseo High Scholl Boiler Replacement – Osseo, MN » Park Center High Scholl Boiler Replacement – Osseo, MN » Marion National Cemetery – Marion, IN KYLIE AHL ANDERSON ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING Overview Kylie is an engineer-in-training with Anderson who is an analytical thinker that will bring technical expertise for the parks project. She has been enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard for eight years which providing strong work ethic and ability to problem solve. Relevant Experience » Omaha National Cemetery – Omaha, NE » Omaha VA Medical Center – Omaha, NE » St. Louis VA Medical Center – St. Louis, MO » John Cochran VA Medical Center – St. Louis, MO » Black Hills National Cemetery – Black Hills, SD » National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific – Honolulu, HI PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 28 Years Experience 6 Months with Anderson EDUCATION Bemidji State University BS Degree Minneapolis Drafting School BA Degree PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 3.5 Years Experience 1.5 Years with Anderson EDUCATION Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota Mankato approach page 23 page 10 Park administration is a balance of ongoing maintenance needs, park improvements and occasionally evaluating expansion opportunities. Funding can be limited, desired improvements may be numerous, and there may be conflicting or safety issues. Anderson strongly promotes the development of master plans for complex projects or expansions as a road map to unify and achieve the final vision. We work with public and private clients to unify their vision that can be accomplished in multiple phases, ensuring the most efficient completion of each phase with minimal and costly rework, and full confidence that there will be minimal backpedaling or second guessing if the ultimate vision will be achieved. Anderson’s approach to master planning has been successful in balancing stakeholder input by starting the process with 2 draft concept plans and opinion of cost to discuss at a concept review meeting. The two different concepts are independent attempts to inventory existing amenities, spatially layout desired improvements, address conflicting uses, and present a final view of what the project could look like. During the concept review meeting with stakeholders, we present the concepts and opinions of cost for each improvement. The result of these meetings is a selection by the stakeholders on which components of the two concepts are preferred. Following the concept review meeting, Anderson synthesizes the selected components from the 2 concepts into a final concept/master plan with a revised opinion of cost. We will also begin to breakdown the master plan into proposed phases and costs if the budget demands. Once completed, we facilitate a phasing review meeting to present the final master plan, phasing plan and opinions of cost. Sometimes this is as far as we go as our clients use the plan to budget and secure funding. Other times our clients are ready to proceed with one or more phases of construction and we proceed with preparing construction documents. Anderson’s first step in construction document preparation is to solidify the scope of work and construction budget. The second step is to develop a schedule that encompasses the client’s needs through construction. This approach forecasts the number plan reviews, meetings, permitting, potential funding source milestones, optimum bidding timeline and when the completed project is to be delivered. The third and final step is to execute step one and two through construction. Critical issues of concern in preparation of master planning and design services include making sure infrastructure is designed, functional, and cost effective. Phasing plans will ensure there is low risk of reworking previous phases and spending resources twice on improvements. By providing thoroughly thought through high quality of designs that are practical and cost effective, the approach is to deliver projects that are enjoyable by the current and future users, constructable, and maintainable by City staff. page 24 approach SAMPLE PLAN REVIEW SCHEDULE BY PHASE Because project scope and milestones vary, the below sample plan review schedule is correlated to a similar scope to the City Park Remaster Project. Duration from Project Kickoff through the delivery of Construction Documents including plan reviews is 144 calendar days. PHASE 1 – PROJECT KICKOFF AND SITE INVESTIGATIONS: 36 CALENDAR DAYS The project will begin with a kickoff meeting and site investigations. This phase will include a site visit with analysis of the project area existing conditions, photo documentation, and other investigations to fully understand the site. » TASK 1.1 - PROJECT KICKOFF MEETING: We want to be a partner assisting the City of Corcoran to complete their park projects and provide ample opportunity for city involvement. Our initial kickoff meeting will introduce team members, City staff and stakeholders. It will provide an opportunity for our team to learn more about the project from key staff members, and have initial questions answered. The goals for the project will be discussed and confirmed, and we will present a project schedule and process for project completion. DURATION: 1 Day » TASK 1.2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS STUDIES: To fully understand the existing conditions of the project site, investigations such as a topographic and utility survey or geotechnical investigations may be required. This will be determined during the project kickoff meeting based on the team’s discussions with the City staff and visual assessment of the project area. Additional studies including potential platting or easements, traffic, wetland delineation, environmental assessments, and similar will be identified if necessary. DURATION: 30 Days » TASK 1.3 – SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS: Our site analysis is an important step to fully understanding the existing conditions. We will walk the site, observe and photograph important features, understand the complex circulation and visitor amenity needs, and visually assess opportunities and constraints to the site. We will review the topographic survey of the project area to map all existing conditions and natural features, significant trees, tree lines, watercourses, site features, cultural resources, structures, public and private utilities, and topographic data and analyze the site. DURATION: 5 Days PHASE 2 – SCHEMATIC DESIGN | MASTER PLAN: 37 CALENDAR DAYS This phase will develop concepts based on the kick-off meetings discussions with city staff and stakeholders, existing conditions studies and analysis. » TASK 2.1 – CONCEPT PLAN DEVELOPMENT: Armed with real world information, the design program will be layered onto the survey base drawing. With accurate survey data and additional investigative studies (if required), the design team will prepare two concepts with opinion of cost to present to City staff and stakeholders. DURATION: 15 DAYS » TASK 2.2 – CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW MEETING: As part of the concept plan process, we will meet with city staff and stakeholders to present investigative findings, analysis, two concept plans and opinion of cost. City staff, stakeholders and the project team will select the preferred components of the two concepts. DURATION: 5 DAYS for city review, 1 DAY for review meeting page 25 approach » TASK 2.3 – FINAL MASTER PLAN | SCHEMATIC DESIGN: Based on the results of the concept plan review meeting, the project team will solidify the design based on the selection of preferred components and show a comprehensive master plan, with potential phasing, and update the opinion of cost. If desired by the City, the final master plan may include additional sketches or product photographs to the convey the design intent. DURATION: 10 DAYS » TASK 2.4 – PHASING REVIEW MEETING: To complete the master planning process, we will meet with city staff and stakeholders to present the final master plan with initial phasing displays and opinion of cost. Phasing, if required, will be discussed and altered if needed based on the City’s needs of the project. The design team will not proceed to the next phase of design until the City has approved the master plan direction. DURATION: 5 DAYS for city review, 1 DAY for review meeting PHASE 3 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT: 41 CALENDAR DAYS » TASK 3.1 – PLAN DEVELOPMENT: Our first step will be to confirm that any changes and phasing requested by the city during the phasing review meeting have been incorporated into our drawings. We will then advance the design of the proposed improvements. The project team will begin to design specific elements of the project including a strategy for erosion control and stormwater management to meet Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission requirements, site clearing and removals, geometric layout plans, grading and drainage plans, utility plans, architectural floor plans including MEP and structural designs and details for construction. An opinion of cost will also be prepared at this time. DURATION: 30 DAYS » TASK 3.2 – DESIGN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MEETING: Once the design development plans are complete, we will coordinate a meeting final meeting with city staff to review the design. Our project team will discuss the major design elements, decisions, changes from schematic design and review the opinion of cost with City staff. City review comments and concerns will be addressed and final decisions for the project will be made. DURATION: 10 DAYS for city review, 1 DAY for review meeting PHASE 4 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS, PERMITTING AND BIDDING: 70 CALENDAR DAYS The design team will prepare Construction Documents utilizing input from the final review meeting. The permitting process will also begin. » TASK 4.1 – PREPARE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: The project team will assemble the fully engineered final construction documents and specifications in preparation for bidding. Plans and specifications will be fully detailed for clarity during the bidding and construction phases. Also, a final opinion of cost will be prepared. The design team will submit a preliminary set of drawings and specifications to the City for review and comment prior issuing signed documents. DURATION: 30 DAYS, 10 DAYS for city review » TASK 4.2 – PROJECT PERMITTING: The project team will prepare all necessary permitting documents and applications for the project. We anticipate the project will require a permit from Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the City of Corcoran and Minnesota DNR. Depending upon findings earlier in the project, permitting for some of these agencies may begin earlier than Phase 4 to ensure the permit is in hand prior to construction. DURATION: N/A, executed during Task 4.1 or earlier. page 26 litigation disclosure conclusion approach » TASK 4.3 – BIDDING ASSISTANCE: The project team will be available to assist the city through the public bidding process. This will include preparation of the bid package, responding to bidder inquiries, presence/host the bid opening, evaluation of bids and bid tabulation. The project team will support on-line bidding through QuestCDN if desired by the City. DURATION: 30 DAYS PHASE 5 – CONSTRUCTION PERIOD SERVICES » TASK 5.1 – CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION: Construction administration services include site visits to evaluate construction, hosting bi-weekly construction progress meetings, preparation of change orders, responding to contractor request for information, shop drawing review, contractor schedule and pay application approval. OPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES » TASK 5.2 – CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION: Provide full or part time construction observation to the City for the duration of the construction project. Part time construction observation includes site visits 2 – 3 times per week and visits for all major construction activities (tolerance of base materials, bituminous and concrete paving, foundation installation, etc.) These meetings will be documented with minutes and construction progress photographs. » TASK 5.3 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING AND STAKING Anderson and their subconsultant have no insurance claims, professional negligence, damages, indemnification and/or ethic complaints taken against our firms over the last four years. In addition, Anderson and their subconsultant do not have any potential or perceived conflicts of interest related to prior or ongoing claims involving the City of Corcoran. The Anderson Project Team understands the importance the City of Corcoran’s parks projects for both the local and regional community. We believe our team will provide the multidimensional leadership the City is looking for. Anderson has exceptional planning and engineering capability with a deep portfolio of planning projects, and personal knowledge of the City of Corcoran. We are excited by the opportunity to lend our design expertise to the City of Corcoran to carefully craft a design which will allow the parks to be used by many well into the future. We sincerely hope that you consider our team for your projects. page 27 rates ANDERSON 2023 – 2024 HOURLY RATES ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Principal Engineer $240/Hr. Senior Environmental Scientist $132/Hr. Senior Civil Engineer $180/Hr. Environmental Scientist $100/Hr. Civil Engineer $155/Hr. Environmental Technician $88/Hr. Engineering CAD Tech. $125/Hr. GIS Specialist $104/Hr. Engineering Tech. / EIT $100/Hr. MECHANICAL & PLUMBING ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING Senior Mechanical Engineer $184/Hr. Senior Land Surveyor $184/Hr. Mechanical Engineer $148/Hr. Land Surveyor $148/Hr. Mechanical Designer $100/Hr. Survey CAD Technician $122/Hr. Survey Technician $100/Hr. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Senior Electrical Engineer $184/Hr. ARCHITECTURE Electrical Engineer $148/Hr. Senior Architect $174/Hr. Electrical Designer $100/Hr. Architect $150/Hr. Architectural Designer $130/Hr. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Senior Interior Designer $128/Hr. Senior Structural Engineer $184/Hr. Interior Designer $104/Hr. Structural Engineer $148/Hr. Structural Designer $100/Hr. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Senior Landscape Architect/PM $184/Hr. Landscape Architect $148/Hr. Landscape Designer $100/Hr. MIDWEST WETLAND IMPROVEMENTS 2023 - 2024 HOURLY RATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | WATER RESOURCES Senior Landscape Architect/PM $184/Hr. Landscape Designer $115/Hr. PROPOSAL AND QUALIFICATIONS FORMASTER PARK PLANNING & DESIGN SERVICESCORCORAN, MINNESOTA Prepared by HKGi September 29, 2023 ii Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran Spring Lake Park Pickleball Prior Lake CONTENTS A. FIRM INTRODUCTION 1 B. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE 4 C. PROPOSED PROJECT MANAGER 7 D. PROPOSED LEAD TECHNICIANS 10 E. SUPPORT PERSONNEL 14 F. APPROACH TO PARK DEVELOPMENT 17 G. LITIGATION DISCLOSURE 21 iii Cover Letter September 29, 2023 Jessica Christensen Buck, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor Corcoran City Hall 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 Re: Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services Dear Ms. Christensen Buck and Members of the Review Committee: Since HKGi’s establishment in 1982, park, trail, and open space planning has been one of the firm’s core services. We have completed more than thirty park and recreation system plans and needs assessments in the past decade and have worked with dozens of communities throughout the state and the Twin Cities region to develop park and trail master plans and design and complete hundreds of park improvement projects. The knowledge we have gained about park and recreation trends, best practices, funding strategies, and construction costs informs our work and enhances our ability to provide clients with action-oriented parks plans and parks improvement projects. HKGi emphasizes outstanding client service and a collaborative approach that takes inspiration from the ideas and knowledge of community members. We believe in listening to stakeholders as they share their ideas and their hopes for the future, then we use our knowledge and skills to develop plans, designs, and implementation strategies that will help them achieve their future vision for their parks, trails, and open spaces. This approach has enabled us to build strong working relationships with communities throughout the region. We have organized this qualifications statement to highlight a few of those clients and the park planning and design work we have conducted for those communities. We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for this project, and we are excited at the potential to serve the City. I will serve as HKGi’s Project Manager for this proposal. If you have any questions about our qualifications or would like to speak in more detail about Corcoran and its parks initiatives, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you. Sincerely, Gabrielle Grinde Project Manager | Vice President 612.252.7141 gabrielle@hkgi.com 612.338.0800 www.hkgi.com 800 Washington Ave. N., Suite 103 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 PRINCIPALS Paul Paige, PLA, President Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President Bryan Harjes, PLA, LEED AP, Vice President Gabrielle Grinde, PLA, Vice President ASSOCIATES Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP Jeff Miller, AICP Lance Bernard STAFF 4 Certified Planners 8 Licensed Landscape Architects 9 Planners/Urban Designers 2 Marketing Communications 1 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran A. FIRM INTRODUCTION We value long-lasting client community relationships For more than forty years HKGi has supported client communities in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest to create lasting places for people to live, work, and play. HKGi’s landscape architects and planners share their park design and planning expertise and passion with clients striving to envision and create quality places. Our project managers provide responsive and professional leadership necessary to ensure that projects stay on schedule, on budget, and are delivered to the client’s highest standards. We are comprehensive in our approach Our comprehensive community-centered approach to park planning and design provides long-term strategic services that are responsive, collaborative, thoughtful and practical. We begin by listening and engaging, learning how to best fit our process and solutions to fit the needs of the community. We take what we’ve learned and develop strategic frameworks, park system plans, and resource management tools to establish and guide a comprehensive approach to the development of a community’s recreation system. This ensures resources are maximized and outcomes for stakeholders are optimized by developing plans and tools that are grounded in a community’s needs, financial realities, operational demands, and long-term sustainability goals. We are engaged and collaborative Being thorough and thoughtful from the outset enables us to craft tailored solutions that leverage strategic planning and incorporate stakeholder input into projects fitting the financial demands and operational realities of our client communities. We are collaborators at our core, striving to be flexible, and responsive to our clients and the communities we serve. We develop implementation strategies with our clients and strategically select design partners to fit the specific requirements of projects and the stakeholders they serve. We are responsive and adaptive Our firm’s people, structure, and the depth and breadth of our planning and design experience allows us to anticipate and provide timely solutions to the unique challenges our clients face. We revel in the challenges posed by an evolving world and strive to be at the leading edge of design and recreation trends, and operational demands. With an ever-expanding portfolio of design and planning services, we are continually seeking to meet the dynamic needs of our clients by creating tailored solutions that are specific to the needs of each community. 2 Firm Introduction Staff Name Gabrielle Grinde Tim Solomonson Kevin Clarke Rita Trapp Jody Rader Hannah Schmitz Hannah Jonasson Josiah Clarke Professional Certifications PLA(MN) / ASLA PLA(MN) / ASLA AICP PLA(MN) / ASLA Years of Experience 15 12 12 21 14 5 5 4 Project Management x x x x x Park System Planning x x x x x Asset & Resource Management x x x Park Master Planning x x x x x Construction Admin x x x x Daily Client Services x x x x x Grant Applications / Assistance x x x x x Capital Planning x Community Engagement x x x x x x 3D Design Visualizations x x x x Community Planning x x x x x Bike & Pedestrian Planning x x x x x Signage and Interpretation x x x x x x Graphic Design / Branding x x x x Park & Trail Construction Plans x x x x x GIS and Data Management x x x x x x Our landscape architects and planners have delivered hundreds of long-range plans, management and forecasting tools, and design and built projects that fit the wide-ranging requirements of a growing suburban community. Helping communities plan for and build relevant and functional park and trail systems is at the heart of our work. Our planning and asset management expertise allows us to plan and design parks and trails in the context of understanding their role in the overall system, including the life-cycle costs related to replacement and maintenance of proposed ideas. Staff Licenses, Registrations, and Experience The matrix below provides a summary of the qualifications of the staff members contained in this proposal. More details about each staff member’s qualifications can be found in sections C, D and E. 3 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran Gabrielle Grinde, PLA (MN) Vice President Principal and Project Manager Tim Solomonson, PLA (MN) Landscape Architect Lead Technician Jody Rader, PLA (MN, WI) Landscape Architect Lead Technician Hannah Schmitz Landscape Designer Visualization and Design Support Hannah Jonasson Graphic Designer Support Josiah Clarke GIS Technician Support Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP Associate | Planner Lead Technician Kevin Clarke Planner Lead Technician Organizational Chart Note: All staff members listed in this proposal have availability of at least 40% in the next 18 months based on current workload projections. 4 Relevant Experience < For full cutsheet, align sidebar to this guide Client: City of Maple Grove, Minnesota Featured Project: Gleason Athletic Fields Complex Feasibility Study, Design, Construction Documentation and Administration HKGi conducted a feasibility study for reconfiguring the athletic fields at Gleason Fields and subsequently worked with the City, community members, and user groups to identify a preferred concept and improvements to create a tournament-quality baseball and softball complex. Thanks to neighborhood residents, what initially began as an effort to improve the playability and durability of the athletic fields also became a larger initiative to improve the park’s ability to serve nearby families and residents with neighborhood park amenities. In addition to a new premier baseball diamond and improved baseball and softball fields, improvements include new pickleball courts, basketball courts, play area, and concessions/ picnic facilities. Mature trees were preserved and relocated and a berm that will double as a sledding hill was built to buffer homes from activities at the ballfields. Skating and hockey rinks will be expanded. OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Parks and Recreation System Plan »Lakeview Knolls Pickleball Feasibility Study, Design, and Construction Documentation and Administration »Fernbrook Fields Feasibility Study, Design, and Construction Documentation and Administration 6 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Tim Solomonson »Kevin Clarke »Hannah Schmitz REFERENCE See page 17 for references OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Park System Plan »School Knoll Park Renovation Design & Construction Documentation and Administration »Park System Signage Plan »Prairie Park Pickleball Design & Construction Documentation and Administration »Prairie Park Master Plan »Ashwood Park (New Construction) 5 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Tim Solomonson »Hannah Schmitz »Kevin Clarke REFERENCE See page 17 for references B. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Client: City of Otsego Featured Project: Carricks Landing Concept Plan and Design (Grant funded) HKGi provided the City of Otsego with concept planning services for the development of a paddle launch on the Mississippi River at Carrick’s Landing Park. Initial planning included the creation of a development concept to identify the best location for the launch and explore potential configurations. HKGi continued its work on the next implementation phases, including schematic design assistance with grant writing to help fund the improvement project. Improvements under development include stairway and an accessible ramp to provide access to the riverfront; a new shelter; wayfinding signage; benches; a new connection from the parking lot to the landing; and a floating dock. 5 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran < For full cutsheet, align sidebar to this guide Client: City of St. Francis Featured Projects: Park & Trail System Plan & Community Park Master Plan As part of its services to the City of St. Francis, HKGi worked with staff and community members to develop a park system plan that will guide the City as it seeks to enhance its park system while the city grows. HKGi compiled an inventory of St. Francis’ park and trail assets and conducted a needs assessment that included benchmarking against neighboring peer communities and national park and recreation standards. Preliminary parks and trails mapping developed by HKGi established a data-driven foundation for the system plan. As part of the planning process, HKGi’s landscape architects also created a replacement and budget schedule and developed concept plans for three community and neighborhood parks: Community Park, Hidden Ponds Park, and Woodbury Park. Subsequent planning included creating a more detailed master plan for Community Park. This process included a feasibility study and refined concept planning. HKGi also produced 3D renderings to help illustrate critical park improvements. Client: City of Chaska Featured Project: Veterans Park Design, Construction Documentation and Administration HKGi worked with the City of Chaska and VFW Post #1731 to develop a new park that pays tribute to service members yet also respects those members’ desire for the park to be a welcoming place people come together. HKGi’s concept included several remembrance-themed features including a Service Plaza and a Coin Check display that will allow veterans to share their stories. A Memorial Grove of Serviceberry trees leads to the Remembrance Clearing, whose dramatically lit sculptures will be visible from Fireman’s Park on the other side of the lake. Play elements include a picnic lawn, horseshoe pits, archery range, and an obstacle course-themed play area. Because of the unique nature of several of the park’s furnishings and features, HKGi conducted a substantial amount of research, worked with vendors to custom-design and fabricate memorial and display elements, and coordinated with construction and installation contractors to ensure the final product remained true to the initial concepts and spirit of the park. OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Comprehensive Plan »Siwek Neighborhood Park Design and Implementation (Grant funded) »Asset Management Plan »Downtown Plan & Redevelopment Planning »Ongoing Community Planning Support »City Hall Campus Design and Construction Documentation 7 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Kevin Clarke »Tim Solomonson »Rita Trapp »Hannah Schmitz REFERENCE See page 17 for references OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Comprehensive Plan including Parks Chapter »Trail System Signage Plan »Athletic Park Ballfield Master Plan »Harvest Park Master Plan Construction Documentation »Downtown Wayfinding and Interpretive Plan »Downtown Plan »Streetscape Design and Implementation »Lions Park Pickleball Design »Lions Park Dog Park 6 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Tim Solomonson »Jordan Hedlund REFERENCE See page 17 for references 6 Relevant Experience < For full cutsheet, align sidebar to this guide Client: City of Prior Lake Featured Project: Lakefront Park Master Plan & Watzl’s Beach Concept Plan Lakefront Park is a popular park near downtown and Lower Prior Lake that offers something for just about everyone. The 126-acre park features trails and a beach to a bandstand and lots of play and athletic facilities. The City retained HKGi in fall of 2021 to conduct a master planning process to help City leaders understand what park improvements residents and stakeholders would like to see and to identify potential costs to replace aging facilities and reconfigure elements that no longer function effectively. The 24 improvement initiatives outlined in the plan include a mix of new program elements, improvements and upkeep of existing facilities, and some reorganizing of the park’s layout to address issues such as accessibility and conflicting uses in proximity to one another. Some of the more notable recommendations include enhanced amenities at Watzl’s Beach, public access docks, new pickleball/tennis courts, an inclusive playground, a new splash pad, a new and relocated skate park, a new winter warming house in a reorganized winter activity area, and a new disc golf course. OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Spring Lake Pickleball and Park Master Plan »Summit Ridge Neighborhood Park »Howard Lake Park Concept Plans »Ponds and Memorial Park Improvements 10 YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Tim Solomonson »Kevin Clarke »Hannah Schmitz »Jordan Hedlund REFERENCE See page 17 for references OTHER PROJECTS + SERVICES »Civic Campus Master Plan + Construction Documents »Downtown Sign System Plan »Lake Ann Preserve and Signage Plans »Lake Ann trail and boardwalk design »20+ concept plans for existing and new neighborhood parks over the past 25 years. »Quote Packages for Park Renovation Support 25+ YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY KEY HKGI STAFF »Gabrielle Grinde »Kevin Clarke »Rita Trapp »Hannah Schmitz REFERENCE See page 17 for references Client: City of Chanhassen Featured Project: Park System and Asset Management Plan 2018 MN APA Excellence in Community Engagement Award As the city entered its next phase of development, staff wanted to take a comprehensive look at their parks and recreation system and identify guidelines for growing and maintaining the system. HKGi was retained to lead the community through its first system wide planning process. HKGi assessed current conditions, including identifying levels of access, distribution of facilities, and gaps in the system. The planning process also addressed the City’s desire to establish a new set of guiding principles that will provide a framework for future decision-making and measuring the success of implementation initiatives. Among several key outcomes, the high level of community participation and support for the parks system inspired the City Council to designate maintenance and enhancement of parks and trails as a key funding priority for future budgets. This priority funding has enabled the City to budget for annual playground replacements to ensure that aging and worn equipment is cycled out and replaced by new equipment. 7 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran <Align image to this guide Qualifications Gabrielle has worked in a project management role with many growing municipalities, including the cities of Otsego, Maple Grove, Farmington, Prior Lake, and several growing counties, including Sherburne, Wright, Rice, and Stearns. Over the past 15 years, most of Gabrielle’s work has been managing park system planning and park master planning projects for cities and counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She has led engagement processes, facilitated public and stakeholder meetings, and presented at city and county board, commission, and council meetings. Her role on projects has included overall project management, managing client and stakeholder communication, writing reports, and developing maps and graphics, and presenting project findings and recommendations in public meetings. Gabrielle is a skilled project manager with the ability to understand processes from planning to funding to design and construction. Her excellent listening and communication skills are valuable on complex projects where many stakeholders are involved in order to keep track of key dates and tasks. Maintaining flexibility and being responsive are services that HKGi will provide to the city of Corcoran. Her value to client communities is exemplified by the number of long-standing clients that she has developed over her career. People like working with her because she is a responsive and clear communicator, and holds her work to very high standards. HKGi has intentionally not included any specific project partners as part of our team for this proposal. We are doing that because our approach to project delivery includes aligning our team for each project that provides the best product and value for our client communities. Regarding a need for engineering or architectural support, HKGi maintains working relationships with many local Architects and Engineering firms that provide teaming options for us depending on the project scale and budget. Our approach for any of your park or trail improvement projects is to work with City staff to add skills and expertise to a design team that complement our landscape architecture and planning services, and bring the best value to the design process. Knowing that Stantec is the City Engineer for Corcoran, we are glad to consider their support to the design team if the City sees them as an efficient project partner. We have successfully teamed on many other park improvement projects with them and have always had a great working relationship with their staff. We have also worked with Stantec on several community park and trail projects. Gabrielle Grinde ASLA, PLA Vice President 612.252.7141 gabrielle@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 15 Education Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts-Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison Project Management Training: Courses attended through American Society of Landscape Architect-Minnesota Chapter Registration Landscape Architect, Minnesota License No. 50416, Licensed since 2012; current license expires in 2024 Availability Over the next 12-18 months, Gabrielle has 50% of her time available, with an average of 20 hours per week open for this project work Awards 2020 MRPA Award of Excellence - Hutchinson Parks, Recreation and Community Education System Plan 2015 MN APA Planning in Context Award - Moorhead River Corridor Plan 2015 MNDOT Stewardship Award in Transportation and the Natural Environment - River to River Greenway, Dakota County, MN C. PROPOSED PROJECT MANAGER 8 Proposed Project Manager Related Project Experience Prior Lake Lakefront Park Master Plan Gabrielle managed the design and planning process for Prior Lake’s signature community park, including facilitating an Advisory Committee, coordinating design recommendations, and presenting at City Council meetings. The process incorporated input from over 2,000 residents in the city through online and in-person engagement methods. Facilities included in the master plan include a new signature playground and splashpad, pickleball courts, a new hockey rink and potential ice-skating ribbon, a new park pavilion, athletic fields, trails, and lakefront and beach improvements. The master plan includes detailed cost estimates, phasing strategies, and detailed park improvement recommendations with 3D renderings of proposed park improvements. Otsego Park System and Individual Parks Master Planning In Otsego, Gabrielle has managed several park planning and design processes over the past five years, beginning with a comprehensive, city-wide park and trail system plan, which included several specific recommendations, phasing, and cost estimates for follow up projects. The follow up projects have included design and implementation of pickleball courts at Prairie Park, splashpad improvements at Prairie Park, river access planning and design at two locations along the Mississippi River, grant writing and the successful award of a DNR Outdoor Recreation Grant for river access improvements at Carrick’s Landing Park, and development of a park wayfinding and signage plane with implementation of phase one signs in Prairie Park. Gabrielle has worked with the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council to present and facilitate discussions regarding park planning and design projects. At right, top to bottom: 1. Bubble diagram for Lakefront Park identifying program element reorganization and additions. 2. Development plan for north play area of Lakefront Park. 3. Rendering of new splash pad and play area at Lakefront Park. 4. New pickleball complex at Prairie Park in Otsego. 9 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran Farmington Jim Bell Park Master Plan, Park System Analysis, and Rambling River Park Master Plan: Gabrielle managed three park planning and design projects for the city of Farmington, starting with the Jim Bell Park Master Plan in 2022. Gabrielle led an Advisory Committee through a process of evaluating existing conditions, gathering and interpreting public and stakeholder input, and developing a concept for new roads, parking lots, ballfields, an amphitheater, pickleball courts, hockey rinks, a playground and splashpad, trails, and a park pavilion. After detailed engineering analysis of the proposed concept estimated a $20 million cost for all new facilities, City Council directed the consultant team to conduct an evaluation of the city’s park system to determine if there were existing parks where new facilities could be incorporated. Gabrielle led the HKGi team in a park and trail system asset management analysis, which analyzed existing and potential future funding for proposed projects throughout the system. An outcome of the park system analysis included a master planning process for the city’s main community park: Rambling River Park. Gabrielle managed the Rambling River Park Master Plan process, which included a fast-paced and comprehensive community and stakeholder engagement process, site analysis, concept exploration, and creation of a detailed schematic plan with associated phasing and cost estimates to guide the city in the next phase of project implementation. Wright County Great River Regional Trail Master Plan Gabrielle worked with the Wright County parks department to develop a master plan for regional designation of the Great River Regional Trail, a 30-mile non-motorized trail corridor along the Mississippi River. The planning process involved a project team with multiple city partners, online and in-person public engagement, a detailed evaluation of land ownership, adjacencies, connections, viewsheds, topography, cost considerations, and cultural interpretation. The comprehensive plan document identifies several segments of proposed trail development along with an innovative bike- paddle loop with key connections to canoe/kayak opportunities on the river. Detailed cost estimates and phasing provide the county with a strong plan for implementation. The plan was successful in achieving regional designation, and portions of the trail have been constructed since its adoption. One of two concepts being evaluated for the Rambling River Park activity areas. The GRRT Master Plan included renderings and a fly-through video to illustrate the intended character of the trail (top). Destinations in the three communities along the trail were mapped to aid the communities in understanding the potential economic impact of the trail (bottom). 10 Proposed Lead Technicians <Align image to this guide Qualifications Tim provides leadership and services related to park design; construction bidding, management and administration; daily client service; design standards guidance; resident project representative services; and city engineer support services. He has shepherded several park design and construction projects through to completion. These projects have included small scale neighborhood parks, special use parks, and large scale athletic complexes. He has assembled quote packages and construction documents and assisted clients in the bid process. He is also skilled at coordinating the work of subconsultants and agency reviews, and throughout the construction administration process he serves as a strong client advocate to ensure that contractors have the guidance they need to deliver high quality construction projects to HKGi’s clients. Tim also has experience serving as the City Landscape Architect for municipal clients. His duties in this role entail providing staff support with development reviews to ensure compliance with design standards. He provides reports as needed to city councils and boards and commissions and serves as a representative of the city in engagements with residents. This experience has broadened his understanding of the roles and responsibilities of municipal and agency staff and additional experience engaging with residents and other members of the community. Relevant Project Experience Gleason Fields Athletic Complex | Maple Grove, MN - Design and construction services for large-scale, tournament level ballfield complex and neighborhood park program Spring Lake Park Pickleball Courts | Prior Lake, MN - Design and construction services for pickleball court complex Prairie Park Pickleball Courts | Otsego, MN - Design and construction services for pickleball court complex Keewaydin Park | Minneapolis, MN - Design and construction services for new adventure and traditional play areas Veterans’ Memorial Park | Chaska, MN - Design and construction services for special use downtown park featuring memorial plaza and grove, play area, archery range Robert Piram Regional Trail | Saint Paul, MN - Design and construction services for trail amenities and trailheads South Valley Park | Inver Grove Heights, MN - Design and construction services for new picnic shelter, play area, patio and activity plaza Tim Solomonson PLA (MN) Landscape Architect 612.802.0142 tim@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 11 Education Master of Urban and Regional Planning, Master of Landscape Architecture, and Bachelor of Environmental Design, University of Minnesota Registration Landscape Architect, Minnesota, License No. 53837 Awards 2018 ASLA-MN Merit Award for Planning and Urban Design - St. Louis River Estuary National Water Trail Master Plan 2017 MN APA Success Stories in Implementation Award - Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Reconstruction, Chaska, MN 2015 MN APA Planning in Context Award - Red River Corridor Master Plan, Moorhead, MN D. PROPOSED LEAD TECHNICIANS 11 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran <Align image to this guide Qualifications Kevin has a versatile skill set that includes project management, park and recreation planning, development concept planning, land use planning, and site design. His background includes training in data collection and analysis. He is an advanced user of GIS data and mapping tools, which he leverages for his work on park system plans, parks and recreation needs assessments,a and economic impact studies related to parks and recreation. Kevin has led park and recreation system planning projects for clients throughout the state. He is able to approach these projects from a community-wide perspective, using his planning experience and training to examine a community’s needs in a holistic manner, and he is also able to bring a designer’s knowledge and skill to the task of developing high-level concept plans for individual parks. His work conducting field and facility utilization studies also capitalizes on both his planning and design training. The insights he is able to provide aid municipal staff and community leaders in understanding how their systems are used, how they compare to peer communities and national standards, and what needs or surpluses might exist. He works with clients to use this information to develop asset and resource management tools that help them plan and budget for both capital improvements and ongoing operations, maintenance and replacement. Relevant Project Experience Park, Trail, and Recreation System Plans | Alexandria, Nisswa, St. Francis, MN - Project management and lead planner Athletic Facilities Needs Assessment | Chanhassen, White Bear Lake School District, Woodbury, Worthington, MN - Project management and lead planner, GIS data collection/analysis Lake Ann Preserve Feasibility Study and Design | Chanhassen, MN - Lead planner, context analysis, design for new nature-based reserve and boardwalk trail Asset Management Plan | Carver County, MN - Project manager, data collection and analysis, cost estimating Athletic Facilities Economic Impact Study | Cottage Grove, MN - Project manager, data collection and analysis Athletic Field Facilities Assessment | Maple Grove, MN - Landscape analysis and design, field utilization studies, concept planning Maintenance and Replacement Schedule | Otsego, MN - Project manager, asset management planning Ponds & Memorial Park Improvements | Prior Lake, MN - Project manager, planning and design Kevin Clarke Planner and Urban Designer kevin@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 12 Education Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Urban and Regional Planning - University of Minnesota B.A., Economics - Saint John’s University Awards 2017 MN APA Success Stories in Implementation Award - Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Design - Chaska, MN 2015 MI APA Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan - Comprehensive Plan for the City of Ironwood 12 Proposed Lead Technicians <Align image to this guide Qualifications Rita is a community planner who has applied her experience conducting comprehensive community planning and engagement to the area of parks and recreation planning. She has served as project manager for park and recreation system plans, park master plans, and park dedication ordinance writing and revisions. Rita is an outstanding communicator and meeting facilitator as well. She has been frequently called upon to lead engagement efforts for park and trail planning projects. For more than a decade she has also provided leadership for HKGi’s grant writing work for municipal and county clients. She has worked with clients to assess grant opportunities, evaluate grant criteria, then identify projects that are strong candidates for securing grant funding. Rita’s experience conducting comprehensive planning, zoning ordinance and regulatory tools revisions and reviews, land use planning, and facilitation with city council, boards, and commissions enable her to bring community-wide insights and context to park planning projects. Relevant Project Experience Parks and Recreation System Plan | Chanhassen, MN - Project manager, lead planner Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Plan | Dakota County, MN - Project manager Thompson County Park Master Plan | Dakota County, MN - Project manager Park Dedication Study | Elk River, Prior Lake, MN - Project manager and lead planner Byllesby Park and Nielsen Reserve Master Plans | Goodhue County, MN - Project manager Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Maplewood, MN - Project manager, lead planner Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN - Engagement leadership Park Master Plans | Olmsted County, MN - Project manager Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Rochester, MN - Project manager, lead planner Soldiers Memorial Field Park Master Plan | Rochester, MN - Project manager Community Recreation Study | Woodbury, MN - Lead planner Rita Trapp AICP Associate rita@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 21 Education B.S., Land Use Geography and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Registration American Institute of Certified Planners - Cert. #021555 Awards 2018 MN APA Excellence in Community Engagement Award - Chanhassen Parks and Recreation System Plan 2017 National APA President’s Council Leadership Award 2009 ASLA-MN Honor Award for Planning and Research - Saint Paul Park and Recreation Vision Plan Rita has helped more than a dozen local government agencies secure over $21 million in grant funding, primarily for active living initiatives and park, trail, sidewalk, and roadway improvements. 13 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran <Align image to this guide Qualifications Jody has served as project manager and lead landscape architect on a growing number of park, trail, and bicycle-pedestrian planning projects in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She has also provided key leadership and contributions to HKGi’s grant writing work and has helped several clients secure grant funding for park, trail, and multi-modal connectivity improvements that provide a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. Jody brings a thoughtful approach to the planning and design process. She is an outstanding communicator and excels at engaging with community stakeholders and then working with them to develop design solutions that incorporate their input and address key concerns and project objectives. She is committed to conducting community planning and design that promotes healthy living, sustainable ecosystems, and quality of life for all. Jody has demonstrated her technical skills on several recent park and trail improvement projects, and with a background in architecture, her broad-based knowledge of design principles enables her to approach design problems from multiple perspectives. She has a keen understanding of the ways in which design impacts vibrancy, quality of life, and accessibility. Relevant Project Experience »Soldier’s Memorial Field Park Improvements | Rochester, MN - Lead landscape architect, schematic design and construction documentation for large-scale, multi-use downtown park »South Valley Park Master Plan and Improvements | Inver Grove Heights, MN - Project manager, design and construction documentation for picnic shelter, play area, activities plaza »Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan and Improvements | Minneapolis, MN - Lead landscape architect for master plan; project manager, design and construction documentation for trail and streetscape improvements »Bicycle-Pedestrian Plans | Farmington, Washington County, MN - Project manager and lead planner »Grant Writing | Anoka and Dakota Counties, MN - Lead planner for annual Regional Solicitation and other outdoor recreation and active living grant applications »Sauk State Trail Master Plan | Sauk County, WI - Project manager and lead landscape architect »High Cliff Trail Alignment Study | E. Central WI Regional Planning Commission - Project manager and lead landscape architect »Glacial Edge Regional Trail Master Plan | Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County, MN - Project manager and lead landscape architect Jody Rader ASLA, PLA Landscape Architect jody@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 14 Education Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota B.S. Architecture, University of Minnesota Certificate in Ecological Restoration, 2021 Registration Landscape Architect, Minnesota Lisc. 57311; Wisconsin Lisc. 1000-14 Awards 2021 ASLA-MN Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design - Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan, Minneapolis ASLA Student Honor Award College of Design Student Excellence and Scholarship Award HUD Innovation in Affordable Housing Finalist Professional Activities Active member of ASLA, Association for Community Design (ACD) and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) Bike Walk MN 2018 Conference, Presenter ASLA-MN Executive Committee, Student Chapter Liaison, Step-Up Chair and WILA (Women in Landscape Architecture) Co- Chair Guest reviewer for the College of Design at the University of Minnesota and Dunwoody Institute Architecture Department 14 Support Personnel <Align image to this guide E. SUPPORT PERSONNEL Qualifications Hannah provides landscape design and visualization services for a variety of projects, and her portfolio includes a growing number of park, trail and recreation planning and design projects. She provides graphic and technical support for projects throughout the design process, and the renderings that she creates play an important role not only in communicating design intent to community members and stakeholders, but are also used to evaluate and refine design concepts. Hannah uses programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and Lumion to create renderings that help bring design concepts to life. She is also an experienced AutoCAD technician and has developed several methods to maximize efficiency while still maintaining the highest quality visual rendering. Her work to develop graphic and report production processes has enabled HKGi to deliver more efficient planning processes. Hannah’s previous work experience includes contributing to master plan elements such as streetscape, park, and wayfinding enhancements. Having come from a small town herself, Hannah enjoys expressing a community’s values and identity through its landscape and built environment. Relevant Project Experience »Parks and Trails System Master Plan | Alexandria, MN »Splash Pad Design Concept | Hutchinson, MN »PSA 9 Park Master Plan and Site Design | Maple Grove, MN »Keewaydin Park Improvements | Minneapolis, MN »Park and Recreation System Master Plan | Nisswa, MN »Prairie Park Ballfields & Carrick’s Landing Improvements | Otsego, MN »Lakefront Park Master Plan | Prior Lake, MN »Lakeview Knolls Pickleball Courts | Maple Grove, MN »Soldier’s Field Memorial Park Improvements | Rochester, MN »Park System Plan | St. Francis, MN »Park and Recreation System Plan | Wright County, MN »Lions Park Pickleball Courts | Chaska, MN »Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail | Chaska, MN »Civic Campus Improvements | Chanhassen, MN »Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN »Parks Wayfinding Plan | Wright County, MN »Recreation Area Park Master Plan | Grand Marais, MN »Park System Plan | St. Michael, MN Hannah Schmitz Landscape Designer hannah@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 3 Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University, 2018 Awards 2020 Ubuilt Design Award - Frisco Public Library - Frisco, TX 15 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran <Align image to this guide Qualifications Hannah is a graphic designer who is able to provide a broad range of design expertise to planning initiatives. She is capable of developing visual communications materials for engagement efforts, grant applications, and marketing materials, but she is also capable of designing materials such as wayfinding and gateway signage, interpretive elements, and other character elements that can play a role in broader public space improvement projects. She has recently been involved in developing heritage signs for a historic downtown park and streetscape improvement project, and she has also provided graphic design services to several park and trail master plan and system plan projects. Hannah has also played a critical role in HKGi’s re-brand, designing brochures, website materials, and marketing collateral. Relevant Project Experience »Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN »Lake Ann Preserve Design | Chanhassen, MN »Great Sauk State Trail Master Plan | Sauk County, WI »Parks and Trails System Master Plan | Alexandria, MN »Downtown Park and Streetscape Design | Chaska, MN »Civic Campus Improvements | Chanhassen, MN »Comprehensive Plan | Sherburne County, MN Hannah Jonasson Graphic Design hannah@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 5 Education B.F.A., Graphic Design, Iowa State University Involvement MSP Creative Mornings Venice Bienale 2017, ISU Rome Design Editor - Revival Magazine, ISU 16 Support Personnel <Align image to this guide Qualifications Josiah provide GIS services to HKGi’s clients. He regularly coordinates with municipal staff to collect and compile GIS data and will build the data foundation for the planning process. He is currently providing GIS support services for park master plan projects in Grand Marais and Farmington, and he is also providing GIS service on comprehensive plans in Sherburne County, Farmington, and Winona. Josiah is a new addition to the HKGi staff and his knowledge of GIS will enable the planning team to assemble, organize, and implement GIS data efficiently. Josiah’s previous experience includes work as an information designer in the energy production industry and serving as an intern with a municipal GIS department. His research work has included mapping a variety of community qualities and characteristics including resiliency, amenities, service concentrations and gaps, preservation strategies, and landscape features. Relevant Project Experience »Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN »General Planning Support | Lake Elmo, MN »Comprehensive Plan | Sherburne County, MN »Comprehensive Plan Update | Farmington, MN »Recreation Area Park Master Plan | Grand Marais, MN »Planning Support | Greenfield, MN »Redevelopment Planning | Newport, MN »Downtown Parking Study | Lakeville, MN »Comprehensive Plan | Winona, MN Josiah Clarke GIS Specialist josiah@hkgi.com Years of Experience: 4 Education B.A., Environmental Studies and Economics, St. Thomas University, St. Paul Research and Volunteer Experience MIT Beyond Smart Cities: Emerging Design and Technology Minnesota Undergraduate Geographic Symposium ESRI User Conference Student Assistant 17 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran Collaborate Our approach to park master planning and design services combines the expertise of our landscape architects, planners, and park designers with the energy, knowledge and ideas of community stakeholders. The concepts and ideas that emerge from this process result in great places that offer the community great outdoor experiences. All of our projects begin with a kick off meeting to review the proposed project schedule, expectations for communication and engagement, and our role as the consultant. Our goal is to keep projects on schedule and work with the city to lead or support in the role that is desired. We remain responsive and attentive to the needs of a project, and we will suggest modifications to the schedule, process, or work scope as needed to ensure a high quality final product that meets the city’s objectives. F. APPROACH TO PARK DEVELOPMENT References Chuck Stifter, Park Director, City of Maple Grove, 763-494-6501, cstifter@maplegrovemn.gov Aimee Peterson, Assistant Park Director, City of Maple Grove 763-494-6510, apeterson@maplegrovemn.gov Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Wright County, 763-682-7693, ross.demant@co.wright.mn.us Kate Thunstrom, City Administrator, City of St. Francis, 763-267-6191, kthunstrom@stfrancismn.org Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Otsego, 763-334-3170, njacobs@ci.otsego.mn.us Andy Brotzler, Public Works Director, City of Prior Lake, 952-447-9896, abrotzler@priorlakemn.gov Steve Hart, Parks and Recreation Manager, City of Prior Lake, 952-447-9822, shart@priorlakemn.gov Kelsey Coy, Recreation Supervisor, City of Prior Lake, 952-447-9823, kcoy@priorlakemn.gov Kellee Omlid, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Farmington, 651-280-6851, komlid@farmingtonmn.gov Jerry Ruegemer, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Chanhassen, 952-227-1100, jruegemer@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Nate Kabat, Community Development Director, City of Chaska, 952-448-9200, nkabat@chaskamn.gov Brian Jung, Public Works Director, City of Chaska, 952-448--4335, bjung@chaskamn.gov The kick-off meeting can include a site or a system tour. The kick-off meeting is an opportunity for HKGi to begin the learning process by talking with city staff about its potential needs, challenges, and opportunities. The kick-off meeting is also used to confirm project schedules, roles and responsibilities, and preferred methods of communications and coordination. 18 Approach Listen Our park and trail master planning processes incorporate meaningful public input opportunities for residents and existing park users to help us evaluate ideas and determine which park improvements best fit the needs and desires of the community. Site visits and site analysis with city staff and key stakeholders enable us to use the inherent strengths of the site as the basis for the final Master Plan. Building a plan that responds to input also ensures that it will have a strong foundation of community support. We utilize several online and in-person engagement tools to match the needs of each project. Online surveys and interactive mapping software are valuable tools for soliciting public input on parks and trails use and ideas for improvements. In-person and virtual stakeholder meetings and interviews help us learn important background information about concerns or conflicts that need to be addressed through the planning process. Our graphically engaging outreach materials (flyers, postcards, social media graphics, and yard signs) are designed to brand the planning and design process and build excitement in the community. We also write press releases and other project summaries to convey the appropriate information to public officials, stakeholders, and community members. We understand the importance of providing the public with information that will set expectations for potentially complex processes for implementation. Public engagement is critical, but providing clear, concise summaries of input collected from stakeholders is just as important. HKGi designs engagement summaries that staff and city leaders can use to demonstrate community support for investments in the parks and recreation system. The online tools HKGi uses (top) also enable people to review input in greater detail. 19 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran Explore HKGi’s typical park master planning and design processes include the development of two to three concept plans, which are evaluated by the project team, city staff, stakeholders, and the public, as appropriate. We use the inventory and needs assessment (existing survey data, GIS layers, photographs, site visit information, community input, etc.) to lay the groundwork for these concepts. Our process of exploration may include design workshops or charrettes where client and consultant representatives meet to capture ideas on paper. Working quickly and intensely, we can develop several conceptual ideas for a park site. These ideas are then refined and tested in more detail to discover which concepts rise to the top. HKGi has developed detailed asset management tools for several city and county clients over the past ten years. We tailor the tool to the client based on existing data and desired use of the tool. Utilizing Excel spreadsheets and GIS data, we will develop a detailed cost breakdown of capital, operations, and replacement costs needed for the next 10-20 years. Compounded inflation, design and engineering, and soft costs can be included to give a full picture of funding needed to maintain a parks and trail system and to enhance it with new facilities. By identifying projects and tying funding and timelines to the existing and future assets, we can help the city make informed decisions about future projects and investments. 3D renderings are a great way to generate excitement about park improvement projects. They also enable the design team to test different ideas or concepts to understand how they might function or look upon implementation. 20 Approach Create Since we have the in-house knowledge and experience of all phases of planning and design, we can seamlessly transition a project from planning all the way through construction. Our landscape architects work on the ground and in the field to review project schedules, solicit bids, and conduct construction administration. Our approach to the implementation and construction of projects focuses on the intent of the original plans, ensuring the details of the project will work together and result in a space that will be built correctly and provide excellent experiences for all who visit. We will review the proposed 30% design for the City Park remaster to ensure the desired park program is incorporated in an efficient and effective design. Initially we will look broadly at the park program and discuss with staff the ideas within the context of trends and future recreation demands for the City. HKGi has extensive experience in helping cities understand future demand related to sports facilities and will leverage that knowledge in the assessment of the current design program for the park. After confirming the park program, we will review the parking demand for the proposed program and work with engineering to incorporate creative approaches to site layout, grading, and stormwater management. The features and amenities within the park should provide access for all park users, work well for city operations and maintenance staff, offer flexibility in layout for seasonal variations and all potential events and activities, and be built to last. As part of our implementation strategy, we will collaborate with staff to determine the best delivery method for the proposed park elements, including potentially leveraging a vendor-based approach to park buildings and structures like pavilions and playgrounds. We have found that this approach can often more efficiently provide the implementation of specific park features, by leveraging vendor-based design and engineering of the components as opposed to having the consulting team conduct all of the design and engineering tasks. Gleason Fields Athletic Complex in Maple Grove, seen here at the ribbon cutting event in summer 2023, is a tournament-level ballfield complex. The ballfields all feature covered seating as in the example of the premiere field shown above. The park also features several neighborhood park amenities to ensure that the park remains a neighborhood gathering place. More details about Gleason Fields are included on page 4. 21 Proposal - Master Park Planning & Design - City of Corcoran G. LITIGATION DISCLOSURE HKGi has no known claims for losses, professional negligence, damages, or indemnification to disclose, including no settled, threatened, or ongoing litigation or arbitration in which the Firm, any current employee of the Firm, and/or any proposed sub-consultant of the Firm are listed as a party or potential party. MASTER PARK PLANNING Design Services CITY OF CORCORAN September 29, 2023 Jessica Christensen Buck City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR MASTER PARK PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES Dear Jessica Christensen Buck and Members of the Selection Committee: The City of Corcoran is experiencing a period of intense growth that will create opportunities for new parks and recreation facilities and will require upgrades to existing parks. City Park, which is the City’s crown jewel, is the perfect location to add new recreation amenities that are desired by current and future residents. An important park like City Park, deserves the best planning that will help the City through the first phase of the redevelopment to create a highly functional park that will benefit the entire community. New neighborhoods, like Bellwether, need to be connected to the larger trail network that has been planned through Corcoran, including local and regional trails. An important component of the Bellwether development is to create pedestrian access to the new recreation facility, and a boardwalk across the wetland adjacent to the facility will provide the most efficient access for residents. The successful planning and implementation of this work will demand a seasoned and experienced team, one that City staff can trust and with whom they can collaborate to develop the City Park remaster plan, and prepare final design and bidding to complete the project within the desired timeframe of summer 2024. Equally important is the ability to develop plans for the boardwalk in the Bell- wether Neighborhood so construction can commence during the winter of 2024, when conditions are perfect for building boardwalks. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. (SRF), is excited to be part of this project, and we have assembled an experienced team of landscape architects, planners, structural, civil and water resource engineers to undertake this multi-phase planning and design effort. SRF’s planning approach focuses on the following key areas: TECHNICAL EXPERTISE | The SRF team includes technical park design, municipal and structural skill sets that can evaluate the current site conditions to ensure proposed concepts are implementable for the City. Our Team of multidisciplinary professionals has worked collaboratively on many park and trail projects, and we understand what is needed to implement park updates, new trails and boardwalks in sensitive areas. COST-EFFECTIVE RECOMMENDATIONS | As part of the planning process, the SRF team will refine the existing 30 percent plan for City Park in a way that maximizes the City’s return on investment in the short term and minimizes maintenance needs in the long term. For the Bellwether boardwalk project, SRF has recent experience in designing and administering construction for similar boardwalks and will be able to provide the City with realistic and achievable cost estimates that will benefit the bidding process for the construction phase. PROCESS AND COMMUNICATION | We are committed to working closely with the City of Corcoran staff during all phases of planning, design, and construction. Communication is the key to every assignment, reinforcing the trust and support needed to successfully design – and implement – park development efforts. ENTHUSIASM AND EFFICIENCY | The SRF team will bring enthusiasm and energy to this planning and design effort to make this an enjoyable process for all stakeholders. We are committed to completing tasks on time with creative, high-quality outcomes. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the approach we have outlined for undertaking your park planning and design effort. If you have any questions regarding our proposal, please contact Stewart Crosby at 763.452.4780 or scrosby@srfconsulting.com. Our team acknowledges the Q/A Addenda posted on September 20, 2023. Sincerely, Stewart Crosby, PLA, ASLA Ken Grieshaber, PLA, ASLA Senior Project Manager Project Director Marketing or promotional statements about SRF’s professional services are provided solely for general information and not as a contract commitment. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55416 763.475.0010 www.srfconsulting.com September 29, 2023 City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 1SRF Consulting Group FIRM INTRODUCTION DRIVEN BY MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS. Our SRF team shares a drive to cultivate connections within the communities we serve, and create resilient and meaningful recreation facilities shaped by our evolving world. SRF has been providing parks, trail and general recreation planning services to public sector clients in Minnesota and the upper Midwest for over 30 years. SRF has offered comprehensive, integrated consult- ing services for more than 60 years and with offices in Wisconsin, Min- nesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Florida, and Illinois, our current team of over 350 staff includes planners, designers, and engineers who collaborate with our clients and their stakeholders to develop creative solutions for the most challenging projects. Our award-winning proj- ects range from designing roadways, bikeways, parks, and bridges to planning transportation systems, neighborhoods, and urban spaces. SRF has the experience to take a project from planning and conceptual development through preliminary design and into final design. SRF has built a culture of multi-disciplinary collaboration. We bring together teams of internal and external technical experts needed to address the complexities of the project. Our team members respect and value the various perspectives brought to the table and collabo- rate to find creative solutions that push disciplinary boundaries, while still providing technically sound and implementable responses. SRF’s award-winning team has the diverse skills and depth of knowledge to provide clients with carefully crafted planning and design responses across a wide spectrum of project types. Whether it is developing the strong vision to guide a master plan effort, or providing a thoughtful response to the intricacies of site design, SRF’s landscape architects provide creative sustainability and innovation by collaborating with cli- ents and allied professionals to create valued community amenities. By skillfully blending planning, technical, artistic, and environmental aspects of the profession, SRF excels at delivering clients the broad range of expertise that is increasing demanded of projects large and small. CONTACT STEWART CROSBY, ASLA, PLA 763.452.4780 SCROSBY@SRFCONSULTING.COM Office Location (Headquarters): Minneapolis SRF’s team of landscape architects, September 2023 City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 2SRF Consulting Group ORGANIZATION CHART SRF has assembled a team of landscape architects, engineers, and planners with expertise in park planning, design, grants and funding, public engagement, and GIS. Led by SRF’s project manager, Stewart Crosby, the team will work with the City of Corcoran to provide park master planning and design services. Recreation Supervisor Jessica Christensen Buck City of Corcoran City Council Project Manager / Grants Lead Stewart Crosby, PLA, ASLA Structural Design Casey Black, PE Civil Design Mike Aaron, PE Civil Design Brady Rutman, PLA, PE Deputy PM / Design Lead Tim Wold, PLA, ASLA Project Advisor Ken Grieshaber, PLA, ASLA Water Resources Erin Hunker, PE GIS Services Dan Tinklenberg Public Engagement Dan McNiel, AICP Electrical & Lighting Design Steve McHenry, PE Park Planning & Design Shaunna Newton SRF’s landscape architects and planners are leaders in the profession with extensive experience in park, trail, and recreation planning. We have delivered numerous comprehensive plans for a wide variety of communities to guide their growth and redevel- opment. We are committed to planning extraordinary park and recreation facilities. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 3SRF Consulting Group EXPERIENCE OF THE FIRM WITH SIMILAR WORK SRF has prepared park master plans for multiple communities around the state of Minnesota. In the last five years, we have worked with the following communities: • City of Bloomington • City of Blaine • City of Eden Prairie • City of Moorhead • City of New Ulm • City of Plymouth • City of Otsego • City of Oakdale • City of Robbinsdale • City of Rosemount • City of St Louis Park • City of St Paul • City of Stillwater • City of Duluth • City of Eagan • City of Roseville • Three Rivers Park District • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • Dakota County • Scott County • Becker County • Otter Tail County • Hubbard County • Stearns County • Washington County • MN Department of Natural Resources Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan Three Rivers Park District, Minnesota The Diamond Lake Regional Trail will be a 25-mile-long north/ south trail extending from Lake Minnetonka to the Mississippi River through central Hennepin County. SRF worked with Three Rivers Park District for over two years to develop the master plan for the Diamond Lake Regional Trail. This trail extends through six communities, including Wayzata, Orono, Medina, Corcoran, Day- ton, and Rogers. The trail will connect with several other planned and developed regional trails, Baker Park Reserve and Elm Creek Park Reserve. SRF conducted extensive public engagement with outreach geared toward adjacent property owners, underprivi- leged trail users, and trail users in the surrounding communities. Complicating matters, the master plan was developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, so SRF and the Park District facilitated several online open house and engagement events and met community members outside along the corridor to receive input. The Diamond Lake Regional Trail will become a key north-south trail that will provide exciting off-road recreation opportunities and transportation options for trail users. Otsego Neighborhood Parks Otsego, Minnesota The City of Otsego is a fast-growing suburban com munity northwest of Minneapolis. The City’s popula tion and housing growth has spurred park develop ment to accommodate the influx of new residents. Recognizing the importance of recreational ameni ties to their expanding population, the City retained SRF to design three new neighborhood park facilities. These parks vary in size from five to seven acres and with both active and passive recreational amenities that include playgrounds, walking paths, basketball courts, tennis courts, a picnic pavilion, and athletic fields. During the design process, SRF emphasized creat ing parks that support a wide variety of recreational activities and installed low-maintenance turf and landscape areas to minimize mainte- nance costs for the City. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 4SRF Consulting Group Avonlea Community Park Lakeville, Minnesota The City of Lakeville commissioned SRF to prepare concepts, schematic grading plan, cost estimates, and assist with commu- nity engagement for this 40-acre community park. Key amenities include several grass multi-use green fields, an artificial turf multi- use field, a premier baseball field, pickleball courts, a destination play area and splash pad, and restroom/concessions buildings. Other features include a youth challenge course, adult fitness equipment, and a lighted loop trail system. The site, located on Cedar Avenue, provides a central location within the city for youth tournaments and offers good access for vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Based on feedback received from staff, community members, the Park and Recreation Commission, and City Council, SRF prepared a preferred master plan for the park. SRF will begin preparing final plans in 2023. The Lakes Neighborhood & Community Parks Blaine, Minnesota In order to meet the needs of a new residential community, several vacant properties ranging in size from one and seven acres were dedicated for the development of neighborhood and community parks. SRF worked with the City of Blaine to develop master plans for these community and neighborhood park facilities, which will be integrated with surrounding development and natural amenities. Several alternative concepts were generated for each park property and areas were defined for incorporating no-mow turf areas to minimize maintenance needs. Amenities in each park included establishment of internal pathway circulation, playgrounds, bas- ketball courts, informal open lawn areas, and landscaping to reinforce park edges and entries to each park. TRPD French Regional Park Creative Play Area Plymouth, Minnesota SRF worked closely with Three Rivers Park District staff and a diverse group of stakeholders, including a fourth-grade class from a local elementary school, in developing a new destination play area within this extremely popular regional park. The play area site, located adjacent to an existing visitor center and parking area, afforded opportunities to use grade change to provide accessible circulation to the upper level of the play structure via walls and elevated ramps. In addition, a berm with decorative rubber safety surfacing provides access to the ramp system from the lower level of the play area while providing an accessible transition point between elements within the upper level. Key features of the play area include a three-level tower with slides and climbers, an extensive system of climbing nets, multi-user swings, a sand/water play node, mist towers, and a playhouse for the 2-5 age group. The surrounding site includes generous patio spaces with seating, shade structures, and landscape planting. All circulation routes comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The play area opened to the public in August of 2018. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 5SRF Consulting Group Comprehensive Plan Update Park, Trail, Recreation, and Open Space Chapter Plymouth, Minnesota SRF assisted the City of Plymouth in preparing the Park, Trail, Rec- reation, and Open Space Chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan: • Refining the location and sizing of eight neighborhood parks • Analyzing existing/potential dog park locations • Developing concepts for enhancing three beaches • Refining the City’s non-motorized transportation system, including trails, sidewalks and on-street bicycle facilities • Developing concepts for three at-grade trail crossings of a railroad corridor • Developing concepts for a new special use park and a portion of Plymouth Creek Park • Proposing potential initiatives for the City to partner with other public/privates entities • Analyzing the need, role and options for public art within the City • Refining the City’s Northwest Greenway Plan The Northwest Greenway will use existing parks, wetland buffers, easements and potential open space acquisitions to create an ecological and recreational corridor in a primarily rural part of the city. Portions of the greenway are slated for development within the 2030 planning horizon, which made current planning crucial in the preservation and enhancement of this corridor. SRF worked closely with City staff and elected officials in discuss- ing alternatives. Subsequently, we made recommendations that will guide the City in their future acquisition, development, and preservation efforts. SRF produced full-color maps of the greenways, existing and pro- posed parks, trail system, population projections by neighborhood, and other elements of the planning process. A great majority of this work was done using GIS, which enabled us to efficiently and accurately analyze the City’s park, trail, and open space systems. Northwest Greenway Phase IV Boardwalk Plymouth, Minnesota This project continued SRF’s work with the NW Greenway Trail Bridge over Vicksburg Lane by continuing the trail system west of the trail bridge. An 861-foot boardwalk was designed to cross wetlands between Peony Lane and the trail connection where Phase 3 ended, to the east. SRF provide trail design, grading, paving, turf establishment, erosion control final design plans. Our structures team designed a meandering boardwalk and scenic overlook supported on micropile foundations with timber pile caps. With the natural environment in mind, designers used timber framing and decking throughout the boardwalk, lined with a timber and wire mesh railing. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 6SRF Consulting Group RESUME OF PROPOSED PROJECT MANAGER Areas of Expertise • Project Management • Site Planning & Design • Park Master Planning • Trail Planning & Design • Conceptual & Detail Design • Construction Administration • Public Involvement Education Master of Landscape Architec-ture, University of Oregon, 2002 Bachelor of Landscape Architec-ture, University of Oregon, 2001 B.A., International Affairs, Lewis and Clark College, 1991 Registrations Landscape Architect: Minnesota #45681 (Expires 6/30/2024) Landscape Architect (Council of Landscape Architecture Registra- tion Board) Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Landscape Architec- ture Review Board (CLARB) Location Minneapolis Project Experience Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Willmar, Minnesota. Stewart was the project manager and primary author for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a project that focused on two regional parks and six neighborhood parks in Willmar. Stewart led all meetings including four with the Technical Advisory Com- mittee and two open houses. The master plan was approved by the Willmar City Council and two develop- ment projects including a splash pad and four new tennis courts were installed within a year. Washington County Central Greenway Regional Trail Master Plan, Minnesota. Stewart was the project manager for Phases I and II of the Central Greenway Regional Trail. The trail is planned to extend from Cot- tage Grove Ravine Regional Park north through Big Marine Park Reserve to Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Through two master plans, Stewart led the planning process and public engagement to develop a preferred trail route to connect three of the region’s premier regional parks. The master plans were prepared to meet the require- ments of the Metropolitan Council and was approved by all communities along the trail route. Plymouth NW Greenway, Plymouth, Minnesota. Stewart served as the Project Manger for multiple phases of predesign, design and construction of the Northwest Greenway project. This project has included five phases of trail development, including four boardwalks, a pedestrian bridge over Vicksburg Lane, a new trailhead and three-season pavilion, and a challenge course recreation feature. In addition, over five miles of trail has been constructed connecting many new neighborhoods in northwest Plymouth. Stewart was the primary point of contact for all phases of the trail’s development and worked closely with city staff, contractors, vendors, and neighbors. Washington County Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park Lake Elmo Segment Master Plan, Minne- sota. Stewart served as project manager for the trail master plan. In this role, he worked closely with Washington County staff on developing alignment alternatives, meeting with special interest groups, making public presentations and facilitating public outreach events including pop-up meetings and open houses. Stewart also oversaw the development of the master plan document and coordinated internal reviews and agency reviews of the draft document. M.B. Johnson Regional Park Master Plan, Moorhead, Minnesota. Stewart served as the project man- ager for the development of a master plan for M.B. Johnson Regional Park, the largest park in the City of Moorhead. Stewart led a team of designers who worked with Moorhead staff to develop a layout for park facilities, a network of soft-surface and paved trails, park roads and parking facilities, as well as develop- ing a plan for bringing city services to the site including sanitary sewer and new power service. Stewart provided guidance to the team’s architect for the siting, scale and size of the park’s new visitor center and warming hut and the new large group picnic shelter. Stewart Crosby, PLA, ASLA | Project Manager & Grants Stewart has 20 years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design, including conceptual design, design development construction document preparation, and construction administration. He brings innovative design solutions to a variety of projects that include park and trail master plans and youth camp site design. Stewart has also conducted visual impact assessments for roads and trails and has worked on urban streetscape projects. Stewart excels at managing park planning and design projects, while fostering an open, collaborative design process that includes agencies, residents, design professionals, and other interested stakeholders. His work is mindful of operations and maintenance considerations and emphasizes sustainability. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE  ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GEOSCIENCE  INTERIOR DESIGN BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE  ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GEOSCIENCE  INTERIOR DESIGN This certifies that as of 6/24/2022 Stewart French Crosby 6/30/2024 Expiration Date This certifies that as of 6/24/2022 3965 Princeton Avenue St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Landscape Architect 6/30/2024 Expiration Date 45681 License # 45681 License # Stewart French Crosby holds the license holds the license Landscape Architect Current Projects/Availability % Commitment South St. Paul Wakota Trailhead 10% Plymouth NW Greenway Predesign 10% Arden Hills Old Highway 10 15% Other Projects 35% Available Time 30% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 7SRF Consulting Group RESUMES OF PROPOSED LEAD TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS Areas of Expertise • Urban Design • Site Planning and Design • Park and Trail Improvements • Public Involvement • Master Planning • Project Management Education B.L.A., Iowa State University, 1987 Registrations Landscape Architect: Minnesota #24860 (Expires 6/30/2024), Iowa #00592, North Dakota #78 Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association – Parks and Natural Resource Committee Location Minneapolis Project Experience Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Creative Play Area, Plymouth, Minnesota. SRF worked closely with Three Rivers Park District staff and a diverse group of stakeholders, including a fourth-grade class from a local elementary school, in developing a new destination play area within this extremely pop- ular regional park. The play area site afforded opportunities to use grade changes to provide accessible circulation to the upper level of the play structure via walls and elevated ramps. Key features of the play area include a three-level tower with slides and climbers, an extensive system of climbing nets, multi-user swings, a sand/water play node, mist towers, and a playhouse for younger children. City of Brooklyn Park 10-Year Park System Plan, Minnesota. Brooklyn Park is the sixth largest city in Minnesota and one of the most diverse cities in the state. SRF developed a plan for the city that was highly focused on community engagement and ensuring equitable distribution to facilities and services through- out the community. As the project manager, Ken was involved in community engagement, equitable analy- sis, developing a system-wide framework and vision, leading a design charrette for priority parks, crafting final recommendations for all 60 parks within the system, and writing the master plan document. Washington County Ravine Regional Park Master Plan, Cottage Grove, Minnesota. SRF is working with Washington County Parks to amend the master plan to provide the County with a plan that prepares the park for future growth in the area and addresses the impacts to recreation and natural resources of a proposed stormwater conveyance system through the park. The master plan includes updates of the developed areas around the south shore of Ravine Lake including park road circulation, lake access, pic- nic facilities a 4-season building that could serve as a Nordic center and a summer trailhead facility, and a new park entrance from County Road 19. The park’s network of soft and paved trails have been updated and include lighted trails for winter use. Additional Projects Include: • Crystal Park and Recreation System Master Plan and Becker Park Master Plan, Crystal Park, Minnesota • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Bryn Mawr Park Improvements, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Edina Braemar Park Site and Trail Improvements, Edina, Minneapolis • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Painter Park Phase 1 Improvements, Minneapolis, Minnesota Ken Grieshaber, PLA, ASLA | Project Advisor Ken has 30 years of landscape architecture and urban design experience, with an emphasis on park and trail improve- ments. He has been involved in the planning and design of more than 60 neighborhood, community, and regional parks. Ken’s skills include project management, conceptual and detailed design, and preparation of construction drawings and cost estimates. His work is mindful of operations and maintenance considerations and emphasizes sustainability. In addition, Ken is known for his skill in fostering an open, collaborative design process that includes residents, city officials, and design professionals. Current Projects/Availability % Commitment Pembina Gorge State Park Campground 15% Minot Park System Plan 10% Commons Community Park 15% Braemar Park Trail System Design 10% Minnewashta Regional Park Play Area 10% Available Time 40% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 8SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Park Planning and Design • Master Planning • Streetscape Design • Urban Planning and Design Education Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University, 1998 Bachelor of Arts in Environmen- tal Design, North Dakota State University, 1997 Registrations Landscape Architect: Minnesota #42164 (Expires 6/30/2024) Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Location Minneapolis Project Experience Dakota County Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Plan Improvements, Minnesota. SRF collabo- rated with Dakota County in the expansion of an existing campground and redevelopment of supporting facilities. Key elements include enhancement of the beach, a large nature play area with splash pad, trail and node development on Echo Point, and a new day use play area. Construction will be complete in late 2020. Tim led design development and preparation of construction documents and is overseeing construction. Three Rivers Park District French Regional Park Creative Play Area, Plymouth, Minnesota. SRF worked closely with Three Rivers Park District staff and a diverse group of stakeholders, including a fourth-grade class from a local elementary school, in developing a new destination play area within this extremely pop- ular regional park. The play area site afforded opportunities to use grade changes to provide accessible circulation to the upper level of the play structure via walls and elevated ramps. Key features of the play area include a three-level tower with slides and climbers, an extensive system of climbing nets, multi-user swings, a sand/water play node, mist towers, and a playhouse for younger children. City of St. Michael Town Center Park, Minnesota. SRF is worked with the City of St. Michael on the plan- ning and development of their civic gathering and special event campus. Key program elements include a large multi-purpose open lawn space, splash pad with restroom/changing room building, destination play area, and picnic shelters which can be reserved for small group gatherings. Tim provided conceptual design, public engagement, and cost estimation services. City of Otsego Parks, Minnesota. Tim has assisted the City with development of numerous park prop- erties including several neighborhood parks, a splash pad within Prairie Park, and development of a boat launch within a special use park on the Mississippi River. Services provided have spanned the full spec- trum from programming and development of concepts, stakeholder engagement, design development, preparation of construction documents, to construction oversight. City of Roseville Parks Renewal, Minnesota. SRF collaborated closely with City staff and a multidisciplinary consultant team to renovate twelve neighborhood and community parks within a citywide parks renewal pro- gram. Projects ranged from complete renovations to reconstruction of individual tennis courts and fields. SRF provided landscape architecture, water resource, and electrical design services from design development through preparation of construction documents, including permitting and cost estimation. Tim Wold, PLA, ASLA | Deputy Project Manager Tim has been practicing landscape architecture and urban design for 21 years. He has a wide range of project experience that includes neighborhood and community park planning and design, athletic complexes, trail system planning, site design, urban streetscapes and plazas, and natural resource-based state and regional parks. Tim has successfully managed a number of multi-million dollar park and athletic complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams from the initial planning stages through implementation. He works with a wide variety of clients and enjoys collaborating with design professionals from other disciplines. Current Projects/Availability % Commitment Avonlea Park 50% Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Play 15% Oxbow Campground 15% Other Projects 10% Available Time 10% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 9SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Pedestrian/Trail Bridges • River Crossings • Highway Bridges • Bridge Feasibility Studies • Bridge Type Studies • Tunnels • Parking Structures • Miscellaneous Structure Design • Construction Oversight Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engi- neering, University of Minnesota, 2005 Registrations Professional Engineer: Minne- sota #49163 (Expires 6/30/2024), North Dakota #8902, and Wisconsin #43114-6 Professional Affiliations American Society of Civil Engineers American Council of Consulting Engineers of Minnesota Location Minneapolis Project Experience Three Rivers Park District Crystal Lake Regional Trail Boardwalk Overlook, Lakeville, Minnesota. Casey led the structural design and the development of the final plans, special provisions and cost estimate (PS&E). Carver County TH 41 over TH 5 Trail Underpass, Chanhassen, Minnesota. Casey served as the struc- tures design lead on this federally funded trail underpass project. Working with Carver County Parks and the City of Chanhassen, SRF designed two miles of trail and a box culvert underpass to provide better community access to Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. SRF facilitated all aspects of the preliminary and final design of this project including community meetings and MnDOT coordination, a project memoran- dum, construction administration, permitting, and wetland delineation. Three Rivers Park District Luce Line Regional Trail Bridge over CSAH 61 (Xenium Lane), Plymouth, Minnesota. Casey managed the design of a trail bridge over Xenium Lane. Project duties included pre- liminary and final bridge and civil design, retaining wall design, environmental documentation, railroad coordination, roadway improvements, utility coordination, public involvement and agency coordination including Hennepin County. The project included a 180-foot main span prefabricated steel truss (modified bowstring arch) with four approach spans of prestressed concrete beams, and approach ramps supported by cast-in-place concrete retaining walls with lightweight fill. The project included local and federal fund- ing. Casey also served as the construction engineer during the construction phase of the bridge. Additional Projects Include: • NW Greenway Trail, Plymouth, Minnesota • France Avenue Trail Boardwalk, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Crystal Park Pedestrian Bridge - Recreation System Master Plan and Becker Park Master Plan, Crystal Park, Minnesota • St. Louis Park Dakota-Edgewood Trail Bridge, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Casey Black, PE | Boardwalk Design Casey has 15 years of structural engineering experience and has led bridge design projects including rehabilita- tions, replacements, and new construction in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. He has managed projects using federal, state, and local funding. Casey’s experience includes concrete slabs, prestressed concrete beams, steel girders, and prefabricated steel trusses. As a project manager, Casey has directed the coordination efforts for property acquisitions and impacts, environmental documents, wetland delineations, hydraulic analysis, drainage designs, surveying, geotechnical investigations, environmental site assessments, and roadway designs. He has also served as a construction engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, which enables him to foresee potential field issues during the design process and design easily constructible structures. Casey works closely with clients and permitting agencies to ensure project parameters are understood and met. Current Projects/Availability % Commitment Rogers Trail Bridge over TH 94 20% Minneapolis Grand Ave Bridge Replacement 20% Merriam Junction Trail Bridges 15% Other Projects 15% Available Time 30% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 10SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Stormwater Management Planning • Preliminary Design • Final Design • Hydrologic and Hydraulic Analysis • Construction Plans Education Master of Science in Engineering Professional Practice, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009 Bachelor of Science in Biosys- tems/Agricultural Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2002 Registrations Professional Engineer: Minne- sota #45040 (Expires 6/30/2024) and North Dakota #PE-6657 Certifications Certified Floodplain Manager #32280 Professional Affiliations Minnesota Association of Flood- plain Managers Location Minneapolis Project Experience Como Park McMurray Field BMP Feasibility Study, St. Paul, Minnesota. Project manager for the con- cept development of large underground water reuse and infiltration BMP at McMurray Field. Developed final design and construction documents for stormwater diversion structure. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department Rice Park Improvements, Minnesota. Lead water resources engineer for the concept development, final design, and construction plans for the stormwater management improvements for the Rice Park improvements project in downtown Saint Paul. The proj- ect includes green infrastructure BMPs designed to meet the City of Saint Paul discharge restrictions to City storm sewer. Complex underground storage, coupled with a bioretention basin and tree trenches designed to meet project requirements. Erin conducted extensive coordination with CRWD and City staff on the design of the stormwater management system. 1NE Watershed Planning and Preliminary Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Project manager for the plan- ning and preliminary design of multiple Best Management Practices within the 1NE Watershed in northeast Minneapolis. The project includes development and detailed analysis of multiple stormwater management scenarios that address flooding and improve water quality and ecological function within the 1NE Watershed. Led the PMT meetings with key stakeholders from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, City of Minneapolis, and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Developed detailed XP-SWMM and P8 model- ing, GIS analysis, and concept and preliminary design of several types of BMPS, including surface detention basins, underground detention/retention systems, raingardens, and tree trenches. City of Minneapolis Hoyer Heights Neighborhood Street Reconstruction and Stormwater Improve- ments, Minnesota. Water resources project manager for feasibility and final design of tree trenches and storm sewer improvements associated with a neighborhood street reconstruction project. Oversaw the development of detailed XP-SWMM and MIDs modeling and lead coordination between City departments and MWMO for capital project grant funding. City of Brooklyn Park Subarea Stormwater Master Plan, Minnesota. Project manager for the develop- ment of a subarea study and Stormwater Master Plan for a large undeveloped area in Brooklyn Park. The project includes development of multiple stormwater management scenarios for future high density urban development area. Led the PMT meetings made up of a diverse group of stakeholders, developed detail XP-SWMM modeling, and concept-level design of traditional and green infrastructure BMPs. Erin Hunker, PE, CFM | Water Resources Erin has 19 years of experience in drainage and water resources planning, engineering and design. She has excellent project management and communication skills as well as design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling skills. She has served as project manager on stormwater management systems at the planning level, preliminary, and final design stages, and has obtained permits for stormwater management systems for various types of projects. She also has expertise in comprehensive stormwater planning for municipalities, and has completed design reviews for municipal- ities and institutions. Her projects have included extensive use of XP-SWMM, HydroCAD, P8, HEC-RAS, MIDS Calcula- tor, and other modeling software. Erin has also provided design review services for the University of Minnesota. In addition to more traditional storm sewer and stormwater pond designs, Erin has designed innovative stormwater green infrastructure Best Management Practices (BMPs) that enhance the project environment while meeting regulatory requirements. Erin is also a Manager of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE  ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GEOSCIENCE  INTERIOR DESIGN BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE  ENGINEERING LAND SURVEYING  LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE GEOSCIENCE  INTERIOR DESIGN This certifies that as of 9/17/2022 Erin Leigh Hunker 6/30/2024 Expiration Date This certifies that as of 9/17/2022 306 Dearborn Court Edina, MN 55343 Professional Engineer 6/30/2024 Expiration Date 45040 License # 45040 License # Erin Leigh Hunker holds the license holds the license Professional Engineer Current Projects/Availability % Commitment Metro Transit Blue Line Extension 30% Glacial Valley Interpretive Area 15% City of Minneapolis Stormwater Improvements and Outfall Replacement 15% Other Projects 20% Available Time 20% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 11SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Project Management • Transit Facilities • Site Planning • Construction Document Preparation • Drainage Design • Utility Design • Highway & Street Design • Trail Design • Hydraulic Analysis • Stormwater Management • Construction Administration Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engi- neering, Bradley University, 1991 A.A.S., Technology in Highway Engineering, Morrison Institute of Technology, 1987 Registrations Professional Engineer: Minne- sota #25721 (Expires 6/30/2024) Location Minneapolis Project Experience Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation Landmark Plaza, Saint Paul, Minnesota. This open space plaza links the core of downtown Saint Paul with the Mississippi River. Once a surface parking lot, the plaza has been transformed into one of the community’s most valued amenities. Mike was the lead civil engineer on the project and responsible for creating the civil construction plans and project specifications for the plaza and the surrounding roadway improvements. He coordinated project details with City staff during the design phase and provided assistance during the construction phase of the project. Three Rivers Park District Silverwood Park Development, St. Anthony, Minnesota. Provided civil engi- neering services for this park development. Prepared demolition construction documents and design development-level plans for park improvements along with final construction documents. Mike also per- formed in-construction services for the demolition portion of the project. (2010 MASLA Award of Excel- lence, 2010 MRPA Award of Excellence, 2009 Business Journal Best in Real Estate) Washington County Big Marine Park Reserve, Minnesota. Civil engineering design and coordination for this project including preliminary design, preparation of civil construction documents, and provided in-construction services during the construction phase of the project. He worked closely with the owner, contractor, and permitting agencies to help make this a successful project. (2008 Award of Excellence – Minnesota Recreation and Park Association) Additional Park Design Projects Include: • Dakota County Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead, Minnesota • Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - East Bank Mississippi River Regional Trail, Saint Paul, Minnesota • City of Bloomington Old Cedar Avenue Bridge Enhancements, Minnesota • Town Square Park Grading and Utilities, Blaine, Minnesota • Purgatory Creek Recreation Area Grading and Utilities, Eden Prairie, Minnesota • National Sports Center Athletic Field Expansion Final Design, Blaine, Minnesota • Klamath Trail Bituminous Path, Lakeville, Minnesota Michael Aaron, PE | Civil Design Support Mike has more than 25 years of experience in site planning, municipal engineering, highway and trail design, hydraulic analysis and stormwater management. His municipal and site development expertise includes project management, feasibility, predesign, demolition, layout, drainage, utilities, grading, detailing, and supporting spec- ifications as well as permitting and contract administration. He has demonstrated his outstanding civil/site skills on many of SRF’s well-known municipal facilities, commercial, and retail site development projects. Current Projects/Availability % Commitment 117th Street Reconstruction 20% Marshall Utility Project 10% USFWS Projects 10% Other Projects 30% Available Time 30% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 12SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Stakeholder and Community Engagement • Park and Recreation Planning and Public Engagement • Planning for Connected and Automated Vehicles • Youth engagement • Virtual Meeting Facilitation and Online Input Opportunities • Graphic Design, ADA Compliance, Plain Language • Welcoming, Interactive and Educational Engagement Events Education Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minne- sota 2019 Bachelor of Individualized Stud- ies, Communications, Manage- ment, American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota, 2017 Certifications American Institute of Certified Planners #34234 Professional Affiliations American Planners’ Association (APA) Location Minneapolis Project Experience Ramsey County Battle Creek Master Plan, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Dan provided public engage- ment support and outreach for the Battle Creek Regional Park Master Plan, developing survey questions, promotional materials, and opportunities for in-person engagement. The planning process connected with a wide variety of park users and residents, who guided the future vision for the park space and safe connections to the park. Bruce Vento Regional Trail – Phase 2, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Dan coordinated public and stake- holder engagement for this project that advanced the approved master plan alignment for Phase 2 of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail through preliminary design. The project included several rounds of public out- reach, with in-person and online engagement opportunities, including surveys, an online comment map, pop-up events, virtual and in-person open houses as well as accessible content for the project website. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board East of the River Master Plan, Minnesota. The East of the River master planning process was guided by a community-driven initiative to identify improvements for each neighborhood park within the East of the River Service Area. Dan helped to advance a collaborative engage- ment process that worked with stakeholders to identify potential park improvements and incorporate com- munity recommendations into the plan. Dan designed and distributed community surveys, planned a com- munity tour of the parks, assisted the Youth Design Team and facilitated various public engagement events. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Southwest Service Area Master Plan, Minnesota. The Southwest Service Area Master Plan (SWSAMP) evaluated all outdoor park assets and created improve- ment plans for each neighborhood park. Dan participated in a robust community engagement process designed to establish a vision and set priorities for park properties. Dan helped conduct a stakeholder analysis, reviewed public feedback on proposed improvement plans and facilitated direct engagement at open houses, workshops and pop-up events. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Mississippi Gorge Regional Park Master Plan, Minnesota. The Mississippi Gorge Regional Park Master Plan created a new long-term vision for 132 acres of riverfront parkland between Bridge 9 and Minnehaha Regional Park. Dan designed strategies for engaging with underrepresented stakeholders, developed project surveys, facilitated engagement events and docu- mented public comments from surveys and engagement events. City of Ramsey Circle of Ramsey Greenway Plan, Minnesota. Dan assisted the City of Ramsey with the development of a city-wide greenway plan by identifying incentive-based approaches to creating green- ways. He helped to identify strategies for communicating to property owners the importance and value of greenway protection and researched innovative storm water management design and policy solutions to help leverage greenway investments. Dan also designed a community survey to assess community preferences and potential pathways for the Circle of Ramsey. Dan McNiel, AICP | Public Engagement Dan has seven years of experience in public engagement and planning, including youth engagement, transporta- tion planning and parks and recreation planning. He has significant experience facilitating community workshops, leading youth engagement activities, planning for connected and automated vehicles and designing long-range public participation processes. Dan is committed to developing meaningful, measurable and adaptable community engagement and is passionate about incorporating underrepresented perspectives into planning processes. Prior to coming to SRF, Dan worked with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board planning department and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Current Projects/Availability % Commitment Carver County 82nd Street Project 20% I-90 / Hwy 52 Interchange Project 20% Hwy 113 Pedestrian Study 15% Worthington Comprehensive Plan Update 15% Available Time 30% City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 13SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • ADA Requirements: Accessible Design • ADA Requirements: Self-Evaluations and Transition Plans • Site Development & Site Design • Parks and Urban Design • Trail and Roadway DesignEducation Master of Science in Environ- mental Engineering, 2013, University of Minnesota Master of Landscape Archi- tecture, 2009, University of Minnesota B.A., Biology, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2006 Registrations Professional Engineer: Minne- sota #56607 (Expires 6/30/2024) Professional Landscape Archi-tect: Minnesota #56607 Minnesota Accessibility Special- ist #AS711052 Location Minneapolis Project Experience Rice Park Revitalization, St. Paul, Minnesota. As design engineer and deputy project manager, Brady was a central figure in the development of construction plans for the project. Brady communicated reg- ularly with the City of St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation and St. Paul Public Works to develop cost-effective stormwater solutions for a complex site. Brady served as the primary inspector and con- struction administrator during construction. 2023 ADA Pedestrian Ramps and APS Improvement Project, Various Locations, Hennepin County Minnesota. Brady served as deputy project manager and lead designer for a 105-intersection pedestrian curb ramp improvement project. Brady evaluated more than 300 intersection quadrants for ADA compli- ance, coordinated the survey of 9 project corridors throughout Hennepin County, managed SRF’s design- ers, designed compliant ramps, and reviewed final construction plans within the County’s tight timeline. Phalen Regional Park Intermodal Transportation Improvements, St. Paul, Minnesota. Brady devel- oped parking lot and trail concepts during preliminary design and construction plans for the selected concepts in final design. Brady also provided construction administration services. Como Regional Park - McMurray Field Area Transportation Improvements, St. Paul, Minnesota. Brady created design concepts in preliminary design and construction plans for the final design for a 40-acre athletic field site in an urban setting. Brady worked directly with the City of St. Paul and Capitol Region watershed district to design roadways, trails, sidewalks, parking lot expansion, and stormwater conveyance and storage. Brady also provided construction administration services. Crystal Lake Regional Trail, Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Brady created geometrics, alignments, profiles, cross sections, and graphics for trail design alternatives. He also prepared 100% construction plans and an estimate of quantities, and observed and documented trail construction. The shared use trail featured over 30 retrofit pedestrian curb ramps with challenging grades. Brady Rutman, PE | Civil Engineering & Accessibility Brady has been a designer in SRF’s Civil Engineering Group for ten years, and he has been the Group’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lead since 2016. Brady comes to SRF following dual master’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Recently, Brady has managed park, stand-alone ADA, and highway design projects in Minnesota. He has designed regional trails, site development proj- ects, urban streetscapes, pedestrian improvement projects, and concept studies. On the TH 23 project for MnDOT District 3, Brady managed the delivery of preliminary layout and final construction plans for a 3-firm consultant team. He recently led the design of over 300 curb ramp quadrants for the 2023 Hennepin County ADA/APS Improvement project and another 100 quad- rants for the Minnehaha ADA project in the City of Minneapolis (compliant with MnDOT ADA Standards). As a Certified Accessibility Specialist and SRF’s ADA design expert, Brady thrives in the role of reviewing plans and offering design guidance to SRF’s designers and clients. His ADA expertise is valuable in countless SRF projects. SUPPORT PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 14SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Lighting Design • Power Systems • Parking Systems • Communications • Electric Vehicle Charging Education Bachelor of Science in Electri- cal Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1986 Registrations Professional Engineer: Minne- sota #46710 (Expires 6/30/2024), North Dakota #PE-8671, Wis- consin #29199, Iowa #21927, Illinois 062.065959, Missouri # 2014015035 Professional Affiliations Institute of Electrical and Elec- tronics Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers Location Minneapolis Project Experience Nicollet Mall Redesign, Minneapolis, Minnesota. SRF is part of the consultant team developing a vision and concept for the Nicollet Mall redesign, from Grant Street to Washington Avenue in downtown Minne- apolis. Steve worked with a national lighting design firm to lead the electrical design aspects, including power distribution for city street lighting, specialty power pedestals and Metro Transit bus stops. The lighting includes LED roadway and areaway lighting, aesthetic and accent lighting along with specialty dynamic color armature lighting. In addition, Steve led the design of fiber optic communications systems for both Metro Transit bus stops and the specialty lighting control system. Rice Park Reconstruction, St. Paul, Minnesota. Steve led the design for new lighting and electrical dis- tribution plan for the reconstruction of Rice Park in St. Paul. The design included updating all the electrical systems while minimizing above ground facilities and enhancing the lighting with pole mounted, bollard and holiday lighting functions. The project also included power and communications options for Winter Carnival, concerts and other events. 12th Avenue Reconstruction, Shakopee Minnesota. SRF performed preliminary and final design for the reconstruction of 0.6 miles of roadway to change the configuration from a 4-lane undivided roadway to a 4 lane – divided roadway with curb and gutter, sidewalks, and trails. A roundabout was also designed for the intersection of 12th Avenue and Vierling Drive. Steve led the lighting design for the roundabout and roadway. TH 100/TH 7 Turbidity Monitoring, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Steve led the design of a measurement and control system to monitor the water clarity, known as turbidity, at two water outlets near a construc- tion site. The system uses devices to measure turbidity, rainfall, water depth, and water temperature. All of these measurements are remotely monitored through a cell modem. The system sends email and text alerts when the turbidity reaches a certain threshold and included a website for stakeholders to review real-time data. Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead, Dakota County Parks, Minnesota. Steve led the design of a for new lighting and electrical distribution for trailhead project through a Minnesota DNR Scientific Natural Area in Inver Grove Heights. The design included LED lighting with special selec- tion of color temperature for the park setting. CCTV and security system were also part of Steve’s design function. Mississippi East Bank Trail, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve led the design for trail lighting to extend the trail from Boom Island Regional Park to Sheridan Memorial Park and a new Scherer Park site. The lighting design required special consideration for Broadway Ave- nue bridge underpass, optimizing lighting design while under the constraint of pole height limits due to a large overhead power line and LED color temperature selection. Steve McHenry, PE | Electrical & Lighting Design Support Steve is an experienced electrical engineer with 35 years of design and management expertise in electrical engi- neering, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), National Transportation Communication for ITS Protocol (NTCIP), control systems, and solar power systems. He joined SRF after working 25 years for an international manufactur- ing firm specializing in the ITS/NTCIP industry. Systems included monochrome to full-color DMS, full-motion CCTV, sensors, RWIS, de-icing, HAR, embedded Linux software development, client/server central control systems soft- ware development, and numerous variations of communication infrastructures. Steve also led the development of embedded firmware for ITS equipment controllers and web-based ATMS software for ITS devices in numerous ITS-related protocols, platform tools, and programming languages. Steve has expert knowledge in solar power systems for portable equipment and small-scale (<4kW) off-grid installations including battery power (FLA, AGM, GEL) and inverter/UPS variations. He is also familiar with grid-tie solar power systems, small- scale wind energy, and fuel-cell systems. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 15SRF Consulting Group Areas of Expertise • Park/Trail Planning • Graphics/Visualization • Site & Planting Design • Park Master Planning • Wayfinding/Signage Education Master of Landscape Architec- ture, University of Minnesota, May 2019 Bachelor of Science in Environ- mental Horticulture, Emphasis in Professional Landscape Manage- ment, Minor in Art, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, May 2016 Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects, Member Location Minneapolis Project Experience Parks and Trails Master Plan, New Brighton, Minnesota. To provide the city with a master plan docu- ment that includes public park assessment, vision planning, a park system plan, and a trail system plan. Shaunna assisted with community engagement needs, supporting data, graphics, and master planning for the final document to illustrate the City of New Brighton’s needs and goals. Lions Park Design, Hugo, Minnesota. A multifaceted park located near Hugo City Hall that is designed to bring connection, flexibility, and inclusivity. The design includes a new park building, a large trail loop, open lawn space, gateway features, a court area, and a destination playground. Shaunna was a lead designer on this project from early conceptualization and schematic design through construction doc- umentation and administration. Shaunna assisted with project coordination, meetings, and construction management with stakeholders and contractors as needed throughout the project. River Park Master Plan, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. River Park, located along the Mississippi River included a refined master Plan and construction plans for the City of Brooklyn Park. Park improve- ments involved overlook areas, canoe-kayak launch, fishing piers, a restroom building, new trails, and a stormwater pond. Shaunna assisted with graphics, design solutions, planting strategies and construction plan development for the project. Parks Master Plan Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. To provide the city with a master plan document that includes public park assessment, vision planning, and a park system plan. Shaunna was a lead designer working with stakeholders on this project. Shaunna assisted with survey data, engagement needs, park assessments, service area assessments, schematic and conceptual park design, and master planning for the final document. Shaunna Newton | Park Planning Shaunna is a landscape architect-in-training with three years of experience. Shaunna has worked on a variety of projects such as streetscape design, outdoor venues, public park design, playgrounds, campgrounds, interpre- tive wayfinding and trail corridors. Her responsibilities range from assisting with preliminary design and master planning to preparing technical documents. As a designer, Shaunna brings strong plant knowledge and creative skills to the team. Areas of Expertise • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - ArcGIS & Cartography • GIS to AutoCAD/Microstation Interoperability • Geodatabase Design/ArcSDE • Map Production Services/ Custom Web Applications • Spatial/3D/Network Analyst Education B.A., St. Cloud State University, 1998 Location Minneapolis Project Experience MnDOT Statewide County Road Safety Plans, Minnesota. Served as lead GIS analyst conducting spacial analysis for each county including segment and intersection locations to be analyzed, crash locations and suggested project locations. In addition he developed a statewide database for the state to use to track the suggested projects as they are competed. MPRB Park Asset Inventory/Assessment, Minnesota. Built a GIS asset inventory of all Minneapolis parks’ hard surface areas including sidewalks, paths, parking lots, and patios. Natural Area Assess/Management Recommend Phase II, Minnesota. Built and hosted a GIS database for the assessment of all natural areas in the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board’s system. Additional GIS Project Experience Includes: • Stearns County Kraemer Lake Wildwood County Park Master Plan, Stearns County, Minnesota • Eden Prairie Flying Cloud Drive Concept Trail Design, Eden Prairie, Minnesota • Saint Paul Selby-Western Commercial Area Parking Study, Saint Paul, Minnesota Dan Tinklenberg | GIS Support Staff Dan has 20 years of experience in a wide variety of GIS applications, including data creation, manipulation, and analysis in the entire range of ArcGIS products. Additionally, he has experience with map publishing, web map services, dynamic segmentation, travel-time networks, model building, and numerous ArcGIS extensions. Dan has extensive experience working with transportation spatial data for analysis in regional, county and city transpor- tation plans. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 16SRF Consulting Group APPROACH TO PARK DEVELOPMENT The City of Corcoran’s three park development needs, including City Park Remaster project, Open Space Parks, and Future Park Development require three different approaches. The SRF Team has the capability to provide for all three park development needs, and we have outlined approaches for each below. City Park Remaster Project The City Park Remaster Project includes completing the design of Phase 1 of the park project and implementing the construction process to complete several previously identified infrastructure improvements and user amenities. The City of Corcoran has developed a 30 percent plan that will be the basis for the design. The scope for this project will include developing 60 and 90 per- cent plans, and final plans and specifications, bidding assistance, and construction administration. To achieve this, the SRF Team will follow the approach outlined below. Kick-Off & Site Analysis To begin the City Park Remaster project, SRF will hold a kick-off meeting with City Staff to confirm individual roles and responsibili- ties, the project schedule, and confirm what site analysis elements are still needed, such as topographic site survey, wetland delinea- tion and geotechnical analysis. If these elements are required, SRF has staff that can complete the site survey and wetland delineation. We will need to contract with an environmental engineering firm for a geotechnical analysis for building, parking and roadway sites. Design Development, Affirm 30 Percent Plans Once the site analysis is complete, SRF will affirm the 30 percent plan to ensure that it can be constructed as designed. Modifica- tions to the design may be needed based on new information learned during the site analysis. The City intends to include new and updated amenities in the park including parking lots, a park road, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a tennis court, six pickleball courts, hockey rinks, an open skating rink, a splashpad, a playground, a park building/pavilion, trails and trail amenities, and landscaping. Some of these elements will require additional design consultants, such as the splash pad and the park building/ pavilion, and SRF can facilitate obtaining these additional consul- tants to contract directly with the City or as part of the SRF Team. An updated 30 percent plan will be developed for City staff review and approval. We assume that the current design files for the 30 percent plan will be shared with the design team to facilitate the design process. An updated cost estimate will be prepared at the 30 percent plan level. Construction Documents Once the City has approved the updated 30 percent plan, the SRF Team will move onto final design and developing construction documents. Final design will include preparation of 60%, 90% and 100% plan sets, including utility connections, and project specifications. We will coordinate with the City on additional specifications, such as front-end specifications that will be needed for the final bid set. Final cost estimates will be prepared with the final design and presented to the City for review. Bidding The SRF Team is experienced in developing bid documents and soliciting proposals online through Quest CDN. We will prepare all bid documents and we will assist the City in preparing for bidding, including submitting advertisements in local papers or other venues, as needed. Once bids are received, the SRF Team will review the apparent low bidder’s proposal and prepare a letter of recommendation for the City. Construction Administration During construction, the SRF Team will lead construction admin- istration activities. The SRF project manager will be the primary contact between the contractor and the City, and will coordinate weekly construction meetings, review materials submittals, review pay applications, and provide a final punch list once substantial completion is achieved. We assume that the City will handle material testing for concrete, aggregate and bituminous materials, but SRF can facilitate hiring a testing firm this service at an additional cost. SRF can also assist the City in communicating with residents and nearby businesses during construction to keep interested parties updated in the project’s progress. The following preliminary schedule outlines the process we will undertake to complete design development, construction docu- ments, bidding and construction to meet the City’s timeline for developing City Park. Existing ballfields in City Park. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 17SRF Consulting Group SCHEDULE 2023 2024 2025 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Project Kickoff Site Analysis, Site Survey, Geotechnical Field Work (as needed) Design Development, Affi rm 30% Plans Construction Documents, Special Provisions & Cost Estimates Advertising, Bidding & Contracts Construction The following schedule outlines the SRF approach for City Park design, bidding, and construction. This schedule may need to be modified, depending on what additional design elements are needed and confirmation that funding has been secured. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 18SRF Consulting Group Open Space Parks The Bellwether and Ravinia developments, which are currently under construction, will require park and trail planning services. The SRF Team is familiar with these developments, as we completed the Diamond Lake Regional Trail Master Plan for Three Rivers Park District, and we are currently identifying locations for a future trail grade-separated-crossing under CSAH 116 near Hunter’s Ridge. Our knowledge of the area, and our experience developing parks and trails for similar developments will allow the SRF Team to bring immediate value to the City for park master planning services. Planning for the Bellwether Development is the first priority, and we propose creating a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) to help guide the planning process for parks and trails. Committee mem- bers may include City staff, representatives from the developer, current residents, and Elm Creek Watershed District (ECWD) staff. Working with the PAC, the SRF Team will hold a series of up to four meetings to introduce the park planning process, develop up to two park concept alternatives, and refine the alternatives into a preferred concept plan based on PAC input. SRF’s structural engineers will be included in the planning process to share insight on boardwalk design for the Bellwether Park and Trail plan. We have designed and administered construction for several similar boardwalks in Maple Grove and Plymouth in recent years and are familiar with ECWD requirements and can provide current pricing for boardwalk development. A similar process can be developed for the Ravinia Development, once that project is underway. Future Park Development Corcoran is growing rapidly, and future development will expand the City’s residential, retail, and light industrial footprint. The Parks and Trails Chapter in Corcoran’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan nicely lays out the City’s plan for developing recreational amenities as the city grows. The plan identifies park and trail development within the 2040 Metropolitan Urban Services Area (MUSA) boundary and has a separate strategy for parks and trails outside this area. This plan will help Corcoran focus park and trail development where it is needed most in the next several years. The SRF Team has experience developing park and trail master plans for neighborhood parks, community parks, and trails and parkways. Our experience working in developing communities will allow us to consider important connections between Corcoran’s existing developments and new projects, creating linkages to proposed regional trails and Corcoran’s local trail network. The proposed Bellwether boardwalk will extend across this wetland to connect both sides of the neighborhood. City of Corcoran | Master Park Planning and Design Services 19SRF Consulting Group LITIGATION DISCLOSURE Consultant warrants that as of the Effective Date it has no knowledge of any litigation, proceeding, arbitration, investigation, violations, or actions pending or threatened which might result in any material change that will or may adversely affect Consultant’s ability to fulfill its obligations under this Contract. CLIENT REFERENCES Sonya Rippe, Parks Coordinator City of Plymouth 612.509.5000 srippe@plymouthmn.gov Kelly Grissman, Director of Planning Three Rivers Park District 763.559.6741 kgrissman@threeriversparkdistrict.org John Hennen, Parks and Recreation Director City of Lakeville 612.985.4421 jhennen@lakevillemn.gov Boardwalk at City Park A PROPOSAL AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR Master Park Planning and Design Services FOR THE CITY OF CORCORAN 70 1 X E N I A A V E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N 5 5 4 1 6 | T E L : 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | F A X : 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 1 7 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M September 29, 2023 Jessica Christensen Buck City of Corcoran 8200 County Road 116 Corcoran, MN 55340 Re: Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services Dear Jessica, On behalf of WSB, thank you for this opportunity to submit our proposal and qualifications. Based on conversations with you about the project, we have assembled a team and scope that we feel aligns with your expectations and goals. We feel our extensive park planning and design experience, knowledge and proximity of the Corcoran area, and collaborative approach to enhancing the City’s assets will set the stage for a successful project. Experience | Our highly-experienced team has a long history of providing over-the-top dedication to clients in Minnesota and has completed successful park planning and park improvement projects for many communities, which are specifically tailored to their unique community vision and goals. Our team recognizes and share your passion for parks and recreation, and the value that it provides to your community. Our past park plans have been highly regarded by our clients as being both visionary and realistic given the budget constraints faced today by many municipalities. Proximity & Knowledge of Area | We bring on-the-ground experience in the communities that surround Corcoran, having built relationships through multiple projects in Maple Grove, Medina, Hanover, Rogers and Plymouth. Proximity and availability are important and I, as project manager, live within four miles of the Corcoran City Hall and will be ready and available to assist the City whenever needed. This will help set the stage for a successful project with the staff and residents of Corcoran. Technical Expertise | WSB features a deep roster of technical experts from a wide range of service areas. Rest assured that our decades of experience successfully completing similar projects for many communities in the region will prove to be a great asset. With newer service areas such as Asset Management and Sustainability, our team will identify unique opportunities for the City of Corcoran to enhance and maintain current facilities, while recognizing other potential opportunities to expand the amenity and program offerings within your parks. Please contact me at 612.328.6682 or Jfeulner@wsbeng.com with any questions about our qualifications or availability. Sincerely, WSB Jeff Feulner, PLA, ASLA Jason Amberg, PLA, ASLA Project Manager Principal 70 1 X E N I A A V E S | S U I T E 3 0 0 | M I N N E A P O L I S , M N 5 5 4 1 6 | T E L : 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 4 8 0 0 | F A X : 7 6 3 . 5 4 1 . 1 7 0 0 | W S B E N G . C O M TABLE OF CONTENTS Firm Overviews .................................................1 Experience with Similar Work .........................3 Resume of Proposed Project Manager ...........6 Resumes of Proposed Lead Technical Professionals ...................................8 Support Personnel Experience ......................12 Approach to Park Development .....................14 Litigation Disclosure .......................................18 Firm Overviews | 1 1,100+ STAFF 30+ SERVICE AREAS 36 OFFICES 7 STATES Alternative Project Delivery | Biogas | Bridges & Structures | City Engineering | Community Planning | Constructability Review | Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection | Contractor Modeling | Drinking Water | Economic Development | Environmental Compliance | Geohazard Risk Management | Geospatial | Geotechnical Engineering | GIS Services | Grants & Funding | Health & Safety Compliance | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Investigation & Remediation | Land Development | Landscape Architecture | Managed Services | Natural Resources | Pavement Management | Pipeline | Project Management & Construction Administration | Public Engagement | Public Works Management | Right of Way | Roadway Design | Smart Cities | Solar | Survey | Sustainability | Technology Solutions | Traffic Engineering | Transit Planning | Transportation Planning | Urban Design | Vibration Monitoring | Visualizations | Water Resources | Water Reuse | Wind Forge ahead. Since 1995, WSB has operated as a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Together, our staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We share a vision to connect your dreams for tomorrow to the needs of today— the future is ours for the making. Main Office Location (Headquarters): 701 Xenia Ave S, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 553416 FIRM OVERVIEWS WSB LLC Firm Overviews | 2A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Alliiance ARCHITECTURE SUBCONSULTANT From our founding in 1970, Alliiance has embodied a team approach to design that integrates owners, builders, and specialists into a process focused on success. Communicative, friendly, and oriented toward putting together the best team, we emphasize cooperative relationships to help clients realize their goals. We have developed long-standing relationships with these partners, based on mutual trust and respect. The results are spaces that are creative, functional, and responsive to the physical, cultural, and environmental context. Alliiance has a history of successfully managing complex projects with many stakeholders for the City of Minneapolis; City of Saint Paul; and Dakota, Hennepin, and Washington counties. In addition, our team has considerable experience designing projects located in park settings for clients including Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Three Rivers Park District, National Park Service, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Firm Overview Alliiance From our founding in 1970, Alliiance has embodied a team approach to design that integrates owners, builders, and specialists into a process focused on success. Communicative, friendly, and oriented toward putting together the best team, we emphasize cooperative relationships to help clients realize their goals. We have developed long-standing relationships with these partners, based on mutual trust and respect. The results are spaces that are creative, functional, and responsive to the physical, cultural, and environmental context. Alliiance has a history of successfully managing complex projects with many stakeholders for the City of Minneapolis; City of Saint Paul; and Dakota, Hennepin, and Washington counties. In addition, our team has considerable experience designing projects located in park settings for clients including Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Three Rivers Park District, National Park Service, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Alliiance. We unite people and place through design. Alliiance – City of Corcoran Master Park Planning & Design Services Alliiance 1 Relevant Experience Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park, MN The Gateway Center will serve as a conduit for Twin Cities residents to experience the Upper Mississippi River and the natural environments created by it. The Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is a 160 acre park with over two miles of hiking trails along the river valley. The project focuses on creating a unified architectural language for the park, consisting of indoor/outdoor spaces to learn, play, and gather. The largest gathering space is the 15,000 sf Gateway Center. This building provides classrooms and gathering spaces for the public, as well as exhibit and office space for the Three Rivers Park District. The project is participating in the State of Minnesota’s B3 Program, and has developed a pathway to Net- Zero for the facility. Extensive sustainable design strategies are integrated, including passive daylighting, carbon footprint analysis, and a geothermal system that captures heat from existing shallow aquifers. Client: Three Rivers Park District Team Members: Paul Anderson, Amber Sausen Completion Date: Anticipated 2024 K:\0 1 7 2 9 8 - 0 0 0 \ G r a p h i c s \ S c h e m a t i c D e s i g n P a c k a g e \ 0 1 7 2 9 8 - 0 0 0 S c h e m a t i c D e s i g n P a c k a g e SHEET SHEET TITLE Mi s s i s s i p p i G a t e w a y Re g i o n a l P a r k WSB PROJECT NO. SCHEMATIC DESIGN 9 11/19/2021 EAST UNIT PLAY TOWER GATEWAY CENTER GATEWAY CENTER PLAZA MINI MISSISSIPPI PLAY AREA PARK BOUNDARY STANDARD PICNIC SHELTER EXISTING RESTROOM SURMOUNTABLE CURB TRAILS TREE HOUSE BIRD’S NEST TREETOP TRAIL BOARDWALK TRAIL WITH OVERLOOK ENLARGEMENT, SEE MINI MISSISSIPPI AND PLAY TOWER LARGE SHELTER UNDERPASS LOWER RECAREA UPPER RECAREA EXISTING PARKING BITUMINOUS PARKING (75 STALLS)(ALTERNATE) S7 STANDARD PICNIC TABLE, TYP. ACCESSIBLE PICNIC TABLE AND GRILL, TYP. STANDARD PICNIC SHELTER ACCESSIBLE PICNIC TABLE AND GRILL, TYP. LEGEND CONCRETE BITUMINOUS GRAVEL TREETOP TRAIL BOARDWALK DRINKING FOUNTAIN Scale in Feet 0’50’100’ Alliiance – City of Corcoran Master Park Planning & Design Services Alliiance 3 Alliiance. We unite people and place through design. Main Office Location (Headquarters): 400 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Experience with Similar Work | 3A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR WORK Champlin Client Reference: Heather Nelson - City Engineer ph. 763.923.7120 email: hnelson@ci.champlin.mn.us -Brittany Park Master Plan -Mississippi Commons / Crossings Master Planning, Design -Chandler Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -TH169 Landscape / streetscape improvement planning, design and construction observation Park Projects for Select Ongoing / Repeat Clients Below is a partial list of municipalities where WSB provides repeat and ongoing park planning and design services. Projects have included a variety of public spaces and parks that are relevant to Corcoran’s defined RFPQ. The WSB project team is very familiar with managing multiple projects and budgets for our clients and have a long and successful track record. Brooklyn Park Client Reference: Brad Tullberg – Recreation & Parks Director ph. 763.493.8344 email: brad.tullberg@brooklynpark.org -Mississippi Gateway Regional Park Master Planning, Design, and Construction Observation (Brooklyn Park and Three Rivers Park District were co-owners of this jointly funded project) -River Park Master Plan, Grant applications, Final Design, Construction Observation -Master Planning for Edinburgh Outdoor Wedding Venue -Eidem Park and Brookdale Park Trail, final design and construction observation -Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts at Five Parks Eagan Client Reference: Chris Fleck - Parks Superintendent ph. 651.675.5329 email: cfleck@cityofeagan.com -Woodhaven Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Rahn Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Quarry Park Master Plan, Design, Construction Observation -Soo Line Trail Feasibility Study -Trapp Farm Park Improvements, Design, Construction Observation -City Hall Pocket Park Concepts -Central Maintenance Facility Landscape Design, Construction Observation -Ohmann Park Master Plan, Design, Construction Observation -Cedar Grove Area Monuments Design, Construction Observation -Cedar Grove Park Master Planning Experience with Similar Work | 4A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Edina Client Reference: Perry Vetter – Parks & Recreation Director ph. 952.826.0430 email: pvetter@edinamn.gov -Braemar Park / Courtney Fields Park Design and Construction Observation -Arneson Acres Public Garden Improvements -Browndale Park Public Water Access Planning, Design -Centennial Lakes Trellis Concept -Lewis Park Play Area Improvements -Arts Center Monument Planning and Design Lino Lakes Client Reference: Rick DeGardner – Public Services Director – ph. (651) 982-2444 email: RDeGardner@linolakes.us -Watermark Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Northpointe Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -City Hall Landscape Plan -Woods Edge Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Country Lakes Park Master Plan -Arena Acres Master Plan -Recreation Complex Master Plan -Tower Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Woods of Baldwin Lake Park Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -City Gateway Monument Planning Monticello Client Reference: Tom Pawelk - Parks, Arts & Recreation Director ph. 763.271.3268 email: tom.pawelk@ci.monticello. mn.us -The Pointes at Cedar Master Planning -Bertram Chain of Lakes Athletic Complex Master Planning, Design, Construction Observation -Pioneer Park Splash Pad Feasibility -Community Center Plaza Concept -Fallon Avenue Bridge and Streetscape planning, design and Construction Observation Experience with Similar Work | 5A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Recent Park System Planning Project Experience The following list highlights clients in the region for whom WSB has delivered Comprehensive Park and Trail Masterplan projects: Owatonna, MN Client Reference: Mary Jo Knudson - Parks, Recreation and Facilities Administrative Specialist ph. (507) 774-7364 email: Mary.Knudson@ci.owatonna.mn.us Coon Rapids, MN Client Reference: Ryan Gunderson – Recreation Supervisor ph. (763) 767-6513 email: RGunderson@coonrapidsmn.gov Spring Lake Park, MN Client Reference: Kay Okey - Parks and Recreation Director ph. (763) 792-7201 email: kokey@slpmn.org New Brighton, MN Client Reference: Jennifer Fink – Director of Parks & Recreation ph. (651) 638-2126 email: Jennifer.Fink@newbrightonmn.gov Princeton, MN Client Reference: Bob Gerold - Public Works Director ph. (763) 389-2042 email: Bgerold@princetonmn.org) Circle Pines, MN Client Reference: Patrick Antonen – City Administrator ph. (763) 231-2605 email: PAntonen@ci.circle-pines.mn.us Blaine, MN Client Reference: Jerome Krieger – Parks Director ph. (763) 785-6161 email: JKrieger@blainemn.gov Resume of Proposed Project Manager | 6A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran RESUME OF PROPOSED PROJECT MANAGER Dedicated Staff Jeff Feulner, ASLA will be the project manager dedicated to every aspect of each project cycle in Corcoran. Jeff has focused on park related projects for the last 8 years of his 23 year career as a senior landscape architect. While WSB’s office is in close proximity to Corcoran, Jeff lives even closer – within 4 miles of the Corcoran City hall, and would be able to serve the City in any capacity as needed in a timely manner, on a daily basis. City of Corcoran Jeff Feulner, PLA, ASLA PROJECT MANAGER Candace Amberg, PLA, ASLA QUALITY CONTROL / SYSTEM PLANNER Jim Stremel, PE CIVIL ENGINEER Ryan Earp PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Jason Amberg, PLA, ASLA PRINCIPAL SUBCONSULTANTS: ALLIIANCE ARCHITECTS WSB’S INTERNAL RESOURCE POOL WATER | WASTEWATER | WATER RESOURCES | ASSET MANAGEMENT GIS | COST ESTIMATING Paul Anderson, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT DESIGNER Amber Sausen, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER new swatch Resume of Proposed Project Manager | 7A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Jeff Feulner, PLA, LEED AP SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Jeff is a Landscape Architect with over 23 years of professional experience. He has worked on projects of various scales and scope both in the private and public sector. This experience has led to creative design solutions which acknowledge varied user perspectives by collaborating with private developers, landowners, and business owners, as well as municipal staff, elected officials and other stakeholder groups. Jeff has significant experience with Parks and Recreation projects in planning, design and implementation. He embraces the collaboration between the client, contractor, and designer that take place as a project is constructed, ultimately bringing the original vision into a functional reality. SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture REGISTRATION: Landscape Architect Minnesota #42976 LEED Accredited Professional US Green Building Council GBCI #10359911 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University, 2000 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, North Dakota State University, 2000 Mississippi Gateway Regional Park | Brooklyn Park, MN CLIENT: THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT PROJECT DURATION: MAR 2021 - JUN 2025 Jeff is currently working closely with Three Rivers Park District to facilitate construction administration for significant improvements to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. This project is a follow-up to the master planning and construction document production work that Jeff completed with the Park District over the last several years. As co-project manager, Jeff is coordinating a team of consultants to develop the improvements which include a visitor center, entry plaza, interactive water feature, elevated treetop trail, nature connection points, specialty recreation areas, as well as parking and trail improvements. River Park | Brooklyn Park, MN CLIENT: CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK PROJECT DURATION: MAR 2018 - JUN 2021 As Project Manager, Jeff worked with the City of Brooklyn Park to develop a refined Master Plan and construction plans for improvements to River Park. The park improvements include new trails, a river overlook area, dedicated canoe / kayak launch on the Mississippi River, a new restroom building, and large stormwater pond connected to the City storm sewer system, which slows and treats runoff from a 300-acre area of Brooklyn Park. Since the project lies on the banks of the Mississippi River, agency stakeholders were identified early in the process to develop design solutions that meet the expectations and criteria of the DNR, Corps of Engineers, watershed district and National Park Service. Jeff also assisted the City of Brooklyn Park in obtaining grant funding for the project through several agencies. Woodhaven Park | Eagan, MN CLIENT: THE CITY OF EAGAN PROJECT DURATION: NOV 2019 - JUN 2021 As Project Manager, Jeff worked with the City of Eagan to develop a Master Plan and Construction Documents for improvements to Woodhaven Park. The park upgrades include the City’s only inclusive play area, Bankshot court, large picnic shelter and restroom building, parking lot, trails and stormwater BMPs. The new park is a regional destination for inclusive play with a variety of play features. Jeff coordinated the project from initial concepts through construction administration to ensure the original design vision was carried through in the final product. Resumes of Proposed Lead Technical Professionals | 8A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture REGISTRATION: Landscape Architect MN #40003 TX #3206 WI #558-14 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University, 1995 Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design, North Dakota State University, 1995 MEMBERSHIPS + RECOGNITIONS: MN Recreation & Parks Association, Member & Routine Speaker American Society of Landscape Architects MN APA Guest Speaker: Community Transformation Through Park & Trail Planning (2015) Greater MN Parks & Trails NDSU Architecture/ Landscape Architecture Advisory Board 2000-2010 Jason Amberg, PLA, ASLA PRINCIPAL Jason is the Principal Landscape Architect at WSB and an expert in the field of public space planning and design. Through his experience working with municipal staffs, park boards, and a variety of public groups and governing agencies, he has developed an ability to arrive at creative design solutions that meet project goals while respecting the diverse input of stakeholders. Jason is particularly astute at managing projects from the initial design phase through construction and observation. His projects range from small-scale neighborhood park improvements to comprehensive park and trail system plans and urban design/streetscaping projects. Additionally, Jason has presented park and trail planning topics at conferences and universities and served as an advisory board member at NDSU. Park & Trail System Master Plan | Owatonna, MN CLIENT: CITY OF OWATONNA PROJECT DURATION: OCT 2018 - JAN 2020 Jason served as the project manager and lead planner for this citywide park and trail system master plan. This was the first system plan prepared for this growing and diverse city. Our public engagement strategy included a range of opportunities for the community to interact with the planning team, including open house meetings, pop up booths at local events, face to face interviews, online engagement, and phone calls/email. The information gained and compared with participation data and recreational standards provided meaningful public ‘buy in’ during the process. Bertram Chain of Lakes Regional Athletic Park | Monticello, MN CLIENT: CITY OF MONTICELLO PROJECT DURATION: JUL 2015 - NOV 2019 This project began as a master plan / needs assessment / feasibility study that evolved into several phases of design and implementation. Jason served as project manager and lead designer for the entire process from initial kick-off meeting, community engagement, and master-planning, through final design, bidding / contractor procurement, and construction oversight, inspections, staking, and testing for the first two phases. Proposed full buildout of this 115-acre site is estimated to cost $18 million and will support current and future recreation needs within the local community and broader region. The project is currently 20% implemented in alignment with budget and schedule. Parks, Trail & Open Space System Master Plan | Coon Rapids, MN CLIENT: CITY OF COON RAPIDS PROJECT DURATION: FEB 2012 - JAN 2013 Jason was the project manager and lead planner. While the project was not initially viewed as a high priority politically, the thoughtful public engagement process we led quickly revealed the diverse community’s needs. The project was overwhelmingly embraced by the public, city staff, and the policy makers which led to a successful bond referendum that helped fund major improvements throughout their system. Jason was involved in the city’s original system planning effort completed in 2001 and has continued to serve the community for more than two decades with athletic studies, individual park master plans, and final design of the majority of their new and redeveloped parks. RESUMES OF PROPOSED LEAD TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS Resumes of Proposed Lead Technical Professionals | 9A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture REGISTRATION: Landscape Architect Minnesota #40646 North Dakota #76 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University, 1995 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, North Dakota State University, 1995 MEMBERSHIPS + RECOGNITIONS: Minnesota Recreation and Park Association North Dakota Recreation and Park Association APA-MN 2016 Equity Planning Award (MLK Park) ACEC-MN 2019 Honor Award (Hwy 22 Victory Memorial Drive) & 2018 Excellence Award (Afton Revitalization Project) OFFICE LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN Candace Amberg, PLA, ASLA QUALITY CONTROL / SYSTEM PLANNER Candace is a professional Landscape Architect and project manager with over 27 years of experience. She has managed projects from the inception through construction. Her experience in aesthetics, design, construction document development, construction management, and estimation have proven invaluable to her clients and she is involved with numerous professional organizations that includes the MRPA, NDRPA, ASLA-MN, ACEC, and APA-MN. Park & Trail System Plan | Prior Lake, MN CLIENT: CITY OF PRIOR LAKE PROJECT DURATION: 2018 - 2020 Candace was the project manager and primary planner for the development of an updated Park & Trail System Plan for the City of Prior Lake. Candace and the WSB design team undertook extensive public engagement to develop an updated system-wide park, trail and recreation plan that was aligned with local community values and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The plan focused on identifying strategic partnerships, opportunities and priorities to ensure the community vision was achievable. WSB is currently working with the city to submit for potential grant funding applications to implement some identified higher priority projects. Antlers Park | Lakeville, MN CLIENT: CITY OF LAKEVILLE PROJECT DURATION: 2016 - 2017 Candace was the project manager and lead Landscape Architect for the creation of a master plan for this key community park for the City of Lakeville. The project included working with the community to create a plan that not only met current recreational needs for a broad range of user groups, but also highlight the historical significance of the park with improved connectivity throughout the region. Heritage Village Park | Inver Grove Heights, MN CLIENT: CITY OF INVER GROVE HEIGHTS PROJECT DURATION: 2017 - CURRENT Candace Amberg worked with the City of Inver Grove Heights and numerous stakeholders to develop the original master plan for Heritage Village Park in 2004 with several subsequent master plan updates between 2010 and 2012 that responded to changes in community priorities, perspectives, and ongoing land acquisitions, but kept the original design intent to honor the history of Inver Grove Heights. WSB is currently working with the city and stakeholders to plan for the next phase of development to include a playground themed around the history of the site and city. Resumes of Proposed Lead Technical Professionals | 10A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Jim Stremel, PE MUNICIPAL / CIVIL ENGINEER Jim is a registered Professional Engineer with over 21 years of experience in civil engineering, design development, and project management. As a civil site design engineer, Jim encourages collaboration and utilizes team members based on their expertise to produce the ideal product on schedule, within budget, and utilizing the most efficient site layout. Jim’s public/governmental project knowledge includes all phases of the design and construction process from schematic design, design development, permitting, to administering the bidding process, and construction administration. His project experience includes projects ranging from loading docks, parking lots, site rehabilitation, new site design, to linear projects up to five miles of full urban street and utility reconstruction. He will be responsible for leading and coordinating the work associated with the civil site and utility planning for the project. SERVICE GROUP: Municipal REGISTRATION: Professional Engineer MN #45782 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota, 2002 City Engineer | Medina, MN CLIENT: CITY OF MEDINA PROJECT DURATION: 2013 - CURRENT Jim began his engineering role for the City of Medina in 2013, and since 2017 has been the appointed City Engineer. He is responsible for delivering a wide variety of municipal projects, day-to-day duties working as an extension of City staff, attends council meetings, and oversees the City’s private development engineering reviews and construction activities. The projects that he has managed and successfully delivered include the Tower Drive Street & Utility Improvement Project, Ardmore Avenue Stormwater Improvements, Arrowhead Drive Trail Extension with R/R Quiet Zone & TH 55 Signal Modifications, Hamel Legion & Hunter Park Improvements, and Hackamore Road Street Extension. Project Delivery & Development Reviews | Monticello, MN CLIENT: CITY OF MONTICELLO, MN PROJECT DURATION: JUN 2019 - CURRENT WSB has played an integral role in the delivery of municipal projects to the City of Monticello for almost three decades. In 2019, Jim took over the project management role for solicited public project delivery and also oversees development review services and inspections. Currently, Jim is working on the $11 million Pointes At Cedar Project that includes a twelve acre lake amenity and surrounding park and access improvements. United States Postal Service Projects | MN, WI, ND, SD CLIENT: UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE PROJECT DURATION: 2007 - CURRENT Jim is the primary civil stie designer on a project team that consults for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Since 2007, Jim has worked on dozens of USPS sites ranging from new building locations, reconstruction of existing sites, loading dock improvements, and utility rehabilitation projects throughout the Midwest region. The latest project involves a $100 million expansion to the main USPS data center in Eagan. MN. The role of Jim’s team is to provide site topographic surveys, utility design, site grading/drainage design, storm sewer/management, SWPPP design, structural design of retaining walls, civil related construction services, and assistance in preparing governing agency permits. Resumes of Proposed Lead Technical Professionals | 11A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Ryan Earp PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEAD Ryan is a creative and collaborative strategist with nearly twenty years of experience working in the fields of stakeholder engagement and strategic communications. During this time, Ryan has worked with a variety of private and public sector clients to develop impactful strategic communications plans and execute stakeholder and community engagement initiatives. Ryan is passionate about integrating emerging tools and technologies to meet stakeholder outreach objectives for our WSB clients. Ryan will serve as a strategic advisor and will provide oversight of the stakeholder engagement process presented here. SERVICE GROUP: Public Engagement EDUCATION: Master of Business Administration, St. Thomas University Master of Public Policy, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota MEMBERSHIPS: International Association for Public Participation Pointes at Cedar Development | Monticello, MN CLIENT: CITY OF MONTICELLO PROJECT DURATION: 2021 - CURRENT The City of Monticello is planning for the development of a large land area in the core of city. The project will transform vacant land into a vibrant, community wide destination. This new area will have a lake providing public recreation and green space, with businesses and residential living around the perimeter. Ryan is leading the public engagement team responsible for community outreach and gathering input on what community stakeholders would like to see included in this new public space. Public engagement efforts have included an advisory visioning committee, developing visually appealing materials to inform the public about the project, and leveraging technology to gather feedback from the residents of Monticello. Douglas Drive and Hwy 55 | Golden Valley, MN CLIENT: CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY PROJECT DURATION: 2021 - CURRENT Ryan oversees the engagement team responsible for developing and implementing the engagement and communication plan for a roundabout and pedestrian underpass in Golden Valley. Engagement includes website, social media, open houses, and community pop-up events for businesses, schools and residents. Rethinking I-94 | Minnesota CLIENT: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DURATION: 2019 - CURRENT Ryan is responsible for strategy development and the execution of public involvement and engagement activities. Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to improve MnDOT’s engagement and relationships with the communities in a 15-mile study area between St. Paul and Minneapolis. With a focus on easier, safer travel in the corridor, Rethinking I-94 intends to reconnect neighborhoods, revitalize communities, and ensure residents have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions that affect their lives. As member of the project leadership team and a communications lead, Ryan supports client delivery of virtual and in-person open house meetings, assists in management and development of the project’s Community Leaders program, and manages ongoing public and stakeholder communications and engagement for the project. Support Personnel Experience | 12A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Amber Sausen AIA, LEED AP BD+C, ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER Amber excels at communication with client teams to bring all participants into the design conversation. She has managed and guided numerous teams with knowledge, goal setting, rigor, and passion to find appropriate design solutions. Amber brings specialized expertise in change management, communication, WELL, and sustainable design. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 14 REGISTRATION: Registered Architect, MN #52844 EDUCATION: M.S. Architecture- Sustainable Design, University of Minnesota, 2011 M. Arch., Architecture, University of Minnesota, 2010 CERTIFICATIONS: WELL AP LEED AP Building Design + Construction Project Experience • Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park, MN • Bryant Lake Park Pavilion and Restrooms Window and Siding Replacement, Eden Prairie, MN • Richardson Nature Center Envelope Upgrades, Eden Prairie, MN • Cloquet Forestry & Hubachek Wilderness Research Centers Master Plan, Cloquet and Ely, MN • MnDOT Jordan Truck Station, Jordan, MN • MnDOT/Carver County Truck Station, Chaska, MN • MnDOT Safety Rest Area Replacement and Site Rehabilitation, Jackson, MN • Washington County West Central Service Center, Woodbury, MN • Public Safety Building, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, St. Paul, MN • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Operational Improvements, St. Paul, MN • Minnesota State Capitol Repairs, Restoration, and Preservation FF&E, St. Paul, MN • Science Mill, Johnson City, TX • City of Duluth Spirit Mountain Chalet Design Services, Duluth, MN • University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Honeycrisp Welcome Center, Chaska, MN • University of Minnesota, various projects, multiple campuses in MN SUPPORT PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE Support Personnel Experience | 13A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Paul Anderson AIA, LEED AP BD+C, ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT DESIGNER Paul has focused his career on creating sustainable environments that reflect purpose and place. In close collaboration with project stakeholders, Paul has designed numerous visitor and nature centers, environmental education and interpretation centers, camps, and nature-based recreational facilities that connect people and place. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 43 REGISTRATION: Registered Architect, MN #15865 EDUCATION: B. Arch., University of Minnesota B. Environmental Design, University of Minnesota CERTIFICATIONS: LEED Accredited, Building Design and Construction, U.S. Green Building Council Project Experience • Mississippi Gateway Regional Park, Brooklyn Park, MN • Oxbow Nature Center, Bryon, MN • University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point, WI • Bear Head Lake State Park Trail Center, Ely, MN* • St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center and Headquarters, St. Croix Falls, WI* • Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan, MN* • McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center, Savage, MN* • Heritage Village Park Shelter and Restrooms, Inver Grove Heights, MN • MnDOT Safety Rest Area Replacement and Site Rehabilitation, Jackson, MN • Bryant Lake Park Pavilion and Restrooms, Windows and Siding Replacement, Eden Prairie, MN • Thompson County Park and Dakota Lodge, St. Paul, MN • Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, Bloomington, MN* • Oliver Kelley Farm, Elk River, MN* • Mississippi River Regional Trail Rock Island Swing Bridge Trailhead, Inver Grove Heights, MN* • Murie Science Center, Denali National Park, Healy, AK* • Richardson Nature Center, Bloomington, MN* • North Mississippi Regional Park Shelter/Restrooms, St. Paul, MN* * Project completed while with a previous firm Approach to Park Development | 14A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran APPROACH TO PARK DEVELOPMENT City Project Design Services Our landscape architecture group is a leader in park and recreation design, and has designed parks, trails and associated facilities for countless municipalities througout the upper Midwest. We have partnered with Alliiance Architects for any building architectural requirements to provide a comprehensive team of professionals well prepared to lead the City of Corcoran through the development of new and improved park spaces, as the City continues to grow and evolve. We have partnered with Alliiance Architects many times in the past and have developed a seamless process of collaboration that has resulted in successful outcomes for our clients. Project Understanding Our team has reviewed the RFPQ, is familiar with the City of Corcoran, and have a solid understanding of this exciting project. This park master planning process will guide the future redevelopment of City Park, open space parks in the Bellweather and Ravinia developments, as well as other future parks and trails throughout the City of Corcoran. With demographics that continue to grow and evolve, it is anticipated that changes to how existing parks are used and the addition of new parks will bring new opportunities to the community. Our team will ensure that park design is based on both current and projected needs and trends. Our team appreciates the City’s commitment and approach to preparing this Park Planning and design project. Our team recognizes and shares your passion for parks and recreation and the value it provides communities. Our past projects have been highly regarded by our clients as being visionary and implementable, with community support for improvements. Many of our past planning efforts have proven useful in successful bond referendums, tax levies, and/ or grant funding to implement the vision established in the plan. KICKOFF MEETING At the start of the project, the WSB design team will meet with the City of Corcoran to fully review and identify the key contacts/team throughout the design process as well as to develop a very clear understanding of the intended project outcome and the expectations of the WSB design team. This will include reviewing the overall project schedule for key dates as they relate to the process and deliverables, the project approach, key project stakeholders, and general discussion about the overall goals, vision, and concerns related to this project. It is our intent to hold this meeting in person unless the City indicates otherwise. The following detailed work plan provides comprehensive services to fulfill the requirements of the RFP. Approach to Park Development | 15A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Existing Field Conditions WSB will conduct individual site visits to each park or potential park location in order to provide a high-level understanding of how well a park is meeting design standards in its current development and identify the potential opportunities of each site. These visits will provide critical insight from a programming and design perspective. We also use this time to look at each site’s characteristics, landforms, and intrinsic opportunities that can be used to our advantage during the planning process. City staff will be invited to tour the sites with the design team to provide their insights regarding known opportunities or challenges to consider during the evaluations. The WSB team will also provide Topographic Survey, Geotech, Environmental Site Assessments, Wetland delineations or other environmental services as needed to identify all of the unique existing features and constraints, as well as determine potential development feasibility at each site. Project Design Based on the 30% design plans for City park, and other preliminary concepts previously explored for the open space sites, the Preliminary Design task will develop and confirm the unique programmatic items to be included within each project site moving forward. Amenity sizing and relationships will be confirmed, and integration of other park design elements will take place. This design phase will include the preparation of written text, plans, photos, product info, and other drawings necessary to describe the design, materials, colors, textures in sufficient detail for the City to envision the appearance and function of the improvements. Key goals in this phase of design will be: -Develop a plan that will result in the creation of welcoming parks with appealing elements to excite the community and increase usage -Use of park planning best practices to provide safe and inviting amenities to the community -Incorporate sustainability strategies (environmental, community, financial) for long term success -Deliver effective projects in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. Preliminary design will include using the appropriate design standards for the identified facilities and preparing design development drawings. The drawings anticipated to be prepared for each site would include, but not be limited to, site layout, landscaping, grading, removals plans, site utility plans, site lighting plans, site building plans and details as required. An estimate of the cost to construct these improvements will be developed and refined based on these documents. From this estimate the City shall determine which of the improvements shall be included in the final design. WSB will develop a strategic approach to implementation to guide the development, redevelopment, and improvements that will have the greatest positive impact on the community and foster support for subsequent improvements. With our expertise in park and public space construction, we can identify the best methods to reduce overall operation and maintenance costs while increasing the lifespan of the built features. We have also aided our clients in the preparation of numerous types of state and national grant funding applications after master plans have been adopted. Once the design options are fully explored and selected, WSB will prepare final Construction Documents. These documents shall include plans, details, and specifications in sufficient detail for the City to pursue competitive bids for the construction of the improvements. Approach to Park Development | 16A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran MEETINGS The design team will schedule and facilitate routine check-in meetings with City staff to ensure progress is consistent with City goals and budget throughout all phases of the design process. WSB will also attend and participate in small-group meetings with identified key leaders and stakeholder representatives to discuss opportunities and ideas associated with the park design and process. We intend to leverage the stakeholder work to ensure a cross- section of perspectives and representatives from the identified groups can participate. We anticipate that the stakeholder groups may include, but not be limited to City Council and Commissions, City staff, affected property owners, athletic groups, seniors, school district, or others as identified throughout the stakeholder identification process. ESTIMATING WSB will prepare a comprehensive cost estimate at each stage of design for the improvements that will guide the investment in the park system based on the implementation strategy. The WSB design team has a strong track record of real-world budgeting that are in line with actual construction costs including consideration of construction contingencies, professional design fees, permitting fees, and other budget impacts that can often be overlooked at a planning stage. This provides our clients with a degree of confidence in establishing budgets for implementation. The WSB Team has a staff of estimators who keep a close eye on the construction cost climate in terms of escalation and material availability. Permitting WSB will work with agencies to identify the permitting review and approval process, including, but not limited to the following: -Completion and submittal of the NPDES stormwater permit. Assumes erosion control plan, SWPPP, and required erosion and sediment control details. -MN Wetland Conservation Act: If the Aquatic Resource assessment concludes wetlands or other aquatic resources exist, the approved delineated boundaries will be incorporated into project design for wetland impact avoidance and minimization considerations. If impacts are required, WSB will prepare the permit application for a wetland replacement plan decision. -Watershed District Permitting -Other local, state and federal agency permitting Bidding Assistance It is understood that the project will be bid for construction in 2024. WSB will work in partnership with the City in preparation and development of a bid document that fits the project goals and schedules. WSB will provide services to facilitate the bidding process of the project as noted in the RFP. Deliverables: The final document and supporting graphics will be provided in a reader friendly digital format (e.g., Adobe package, MS Word). The final products, as well as all presentation materials (i.e., Power Point presentations, maps, graphics, etc.) used throughout the planning process, will be shared with the City of Corcoran. Final Construction plans and as-built drawings will be provided in digital (pdf) format as well as AutoCAD (dwg) or GIS files as desired by the City. Approach to Park Development | 17A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran Construction Phase The WSB team will participate in the following Contract Administration activities and Site Progress Meetings: The WSB team is also able to provide the following construction services: -Environmental Compliance inspections -Construction Staking: -Prepare staking data for construction limit, erosion control, grading and layout of utilities, trails, buildings, storm sewer, utilities, and other site elements. -Construction Testing Services: -Aggregates and Soils – nuclear density testing, excavation observations, proctor tests. -Concrete testing -Concrete Reinforcement inspections -Special building inspections as needed -Grant Assistance -Conduct Pre-construction Conference and prepare / distribute meeting minutes to all the attendees. -Weekly Site Progress Meetings: Attend site progress meetings during periods of active construction during the project to allow for proactive communication with the Contractor and Owner, which will maximize efficiency during the construction. These meetings will allow WSB to: -Become generally familiar with and to keep the Owner informed about the progress and the quality of the Work completed. -Determine in general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating that the Work, when fully completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. -Report to the Owner known deviations from the Contract Documents. -Coordination of staking and material testing operations. -Review submittals & shop drawings and respond to contractor questions. -Review pay applications and make recommendations regarding payment. -Assist City staff with grant administrative reporting, budget tracking and project status. -In the event of changed conditions during the project, WSB will prepare and distribute any necessary change orders to expedite the work in the field. -Substantial completion meeting and punchlist. -Prepare record drawings and conduct warranty inspection. The WSB team has staff dedicated to identifying and pursuing grant opportunities for our clients. Our team will research available grants and assist the City with applications for opportunities that are most appropriate for the City projects. Our team has successfully acquired grant funding through MnDNR Outdoor Recreation Grants, Clean Water Funds, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails, as well as other local and regional grant opportunities. TASK 2023 2024 NO V DE C JA N FE B MA R AP R M A Y JU N Kickoff Meeting Assess Existing Conditions Stakeholder Engagement Preliminary Design Final Design (60% Plan set & Specs) Client Review Meeting Final Design (90% Plan set & Specs) Client Review Meeting Permitting Final Design (100% Plan set & Specs) Bidding Construction Proposed Schedule Litigation Disclosure | 18A Proposal and Qualifications for Master Park Planning and Design Services for the City of Corcoran LITIGATION DISCLOSURE Both WSB and Alliiance Architects do not have any known claims for losses, professional negligence, damages, or indemnification to disclose. Additionally, our team does not see any potential conflict-of-interest issues that may arrive from this contract being awarded to our team. If you have any questions on this statement, or anything else in our qualifications package, please reach out to Jeff Feulner at 612.328.6682 or Jfeulner@wsbeng.com. 8a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: October 19, 2023 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: Wildflower Park Bike Rack ______________________________________________________________________ Over the summer, Mayor McKee received a letter from Annabelle, a young resident of Corcoran who visits Wildflower Park frequently. In her visits, she noticed that the park does not have a bike rack, and as her family often bikes there, she wrote to Mayor McKee requesting one. Discussions took place between Mayor McKee and staff regarding the funding of the request. A committed donation has been attained with the cost of the bike rack and installation being covered without utilizing unbudgeted funds or park dedication funds. Staff invited Annabelle and her family to the October 19, 2023, Parks and Trails Commission meeting to formalize the request to the Commission. Staff is looking for a recommendation from the Parks and Trails Commission for an upcoming City Council meeting regarding the addition of a bike rack in Wildflower Park. Attachments: None 9a. Page 1 of 2 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: October 19, 2023 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Dwight Klingbeil, Planning Technician Re: Active Corcoran Planning Applications Projects/comments in blue italics are new. The following is a status summary of active planning projects: 1. “Kwik Trip CUP, Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan” (PID 12-119-23-14- 0006; 12- 119-23-14-0004) (City File No. 23-006). Kwik Trip Inc. submitted a Site Plan, Lot Line Adjustment and CUP application for the two parcels north of Mama G’s. The application was determined to be incomplete for City review and is not currently scheduled for review by the City Council. A feasibility study was required to evaluate the infrastructure needs of the project. The infrastructure feasibility study has been distributed to the applicant. This item is not currently scheduled for any upcoming meetings. 2. “Red Barn Pet Retreat” (PID 01-119-23-44-0045) (City File No. 23-008) Daniel Benjamin submitted an application for the expansion of his business, “Red Barn Pet Retreat” to a site on the Northwest corner of Stieg Road and County Road 101. This application includes a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and a Site Plan. The Public Hearing for this item was held during the September 7, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting. After some discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of this item with the additional requirement that the applicant transition to municipal water and sewer once available. This item is scheduled for the September 28, 2023, Regular Meeting. 3. Bennett Garage CUP (PID 05-119-23-34-0019) (City File No. 23-014) Lee Bennett submitted a Conditional Use Permit application for a detached garage with sidewalls exceeding 10 feet in height in the front yard of 10208 Hage Drive. After the Planning Commission’s recommendation for approval at the August 3, 2023 meeting, the Council approved the CUP at the August 24, 2023, regular meeting. 4. Sunram IUP (PID 26-119-23-21-0006) (City File No. 23-015) Ryan Sunram 9a. Page 2 of 2 applied for an Interim Use Permit to allow staging and stockpiling soil for construction projects at 20305 County Road 50. The Public Hearing for this item was held during the September 7, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting. After some discussion the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the IUP request with the addition of a 35-foot maximum stockpile height. This item is scheduled for the September 28, 2023, Regular Meeting. 5. Corcoran Storage II (PID 31-119-23-33-0001) (City File No. 23-016) Scherber and Associates, LLC. applied for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Variance, and a Rezoning to allow a 6-building storage facility at 23730 Highway 55. The applicant requested the Council to table this item at the August 24, 2023, regular meeting, and return at the September 28, 2023, Council Meeting. 6. Kariniemi/Jensen Concept Plan (PID 11-119-23-21-0002) (City File No. 23-018) Nate Kariniemi submitted a concept plan for a proposed Open Space and Preservation plat subdivision at 20400 County Road 30. The concept consists of 16 single-family lots ranging from 1-2.2 acres and a 52.4-acre outlot. The applicant received Council feedback at the July 27. Since the July 27, 2023, regular meeting, the applicant has submitted more material for review. This item is scheduled to return to the City Council at the September 28, 2023, regular meeting. 7. South Fork Village Concept Plan (PID 01-119-23-44-0046) (City File No. 23-020) Fenway Land Company submitted a concept plan for an apartment complex on the Martin property, located on the southwest corner of Stieg Road and County Road 101. The concept includes a 100-unit market rate apartment, and an outlot that would allow the development of 1-2 retail/commercial spaces along Stieg Road. This item is still being reviewed for completeness but is expected to be reviewed by the City Council at the September 28, 2023, regular meeting. 8. Accessory Structure Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Citywide) (City File 23- 021) After some discussion at the August 24th Regular Meeting, Council directed staff to bring forward an amendment to Section 1030.020 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow flexibility from the eave and overhang requirements on new accessory buildings to match legal nonconforming structures on the property. This item is scheduled for the October 5, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. 9. Ordinance Cleanup (Citywide) (City File 23-022) At the request of staff, Council authorized Staff make minor edits to Title IX & X of the City Code. The edits address minor typographical errors, formatting errors, and other inconsistencies. The update will also include an expansion to the public hearing notice radius from 350 feet to 500 feet. This item is scheduled for the October 5, 2023, Planning Commission meeting. 9b. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: October 19, 2023 To: Parks and Trails Commission From: Jessica Christensen Buck, Recreation Supervisor Re: Recreation Supervisor Update ______________________________________________________________________ The following is a summary of what Recreation Supervisor Christensen Buck has been overseeing since the last meeting. • Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Conference: Presented about grant opportunities, attended a variety of sessions (sports, Ai, resident feedback), and networked with agencies and vendors throughout Minnesota. • Baseball: Communicated with coaches and parents, wrapped up the fall baseball season, refunded coaches, and coordinated season end with the Public Works team. • Trails: Met with City staff and communicated with Three Rivers Park District staff to discuss adjustments to the Cooperative Agreement prior to Council and Board presentation. • Request for Proposals and Qualifications: Reviewed submissions, coordinated interviews with firms, and provided a report to the Parks and Trails Commission on feedback from the interview panel. • Holiday Toy and Food Drive: Met with Officer Burns to discuss tasks for the event, provided an overview of 2022’s event, and continued planning/updating information about the event. • Other: Put together Parks and Trails Commission packet materials, answered questions regarding park reservations, compiled City Council reports regarding Parks and Recreation related items, and attended monthly development review meetings. Attachments: None Agenda Item 10a. 8200 County Road 116  Corcoran, MN 55340 763-420-2288  www.corcoranmn.gov MEMO Meeting Date: October 19, 2023 To: Planning Commission From: Michelle Friedrich, City Clerk Re: City Council Report The Parks and Trails Commission last met on September 21, 2023. The following is a recap of some of the items discussed at City Council meetings since that time. A full recap can be found by reviewing the approved City Council minutes on the website. September 28, 2023, City Council Meeting • Southfork Village Concept Plan o Reviewed the concept plan and provided feedback. • Karinemi-Jensen Concept Plan o Reviewed the concept plan and provided feedback. • Rezoning, Site Plan, Variances and Conditional Use Permit for Corcoran Storage II o Approved the application as presented. • Red Barn Pet Retreat Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan o Approved the application as presented. • Preliminary Budget o Reviewed the preliminary budget. • Five Year Financial Management Plan o Reviewed and accepted the Five-Year Financial Management Plan. • Draft 2023 Enterprise Fund Budgets o Reviewed the draft budgets. October 12, 2023, City Council Meeting • City Administrator Finalists o Council discussed and chose 4 final candidates to interview on November 6. October 12, 2023, City Council Meeting Agenda Item 10a. • Sunram Interim Use Permit o Council approved resolution 2023-86 Interim Use Permit and Site Plan Application with conditions. Resident adjacent to property space of public comment opportunity requesting stronger enforcement of IUP. • Storage Interim Ordinance o Council approved ordinance 2023-505 prohibiting approval of new storage units through October 12, 2024. • Met Council Density Follow Up o Staff updated Council on residential density guidelines. • Charter Commission Amendment Discussion o Council directed staff to publish notice for October 26 for a public hearing for the charter amendment at a Council meeting on November 20. • Non-Public Health and Medical Data o Council reviewed and approved separation of employment employee. • City Center Drive and 79th Place Improvement Project o Council moved to October 26. • Resolution 2023-90 Supporting City of Champlin and City of Dayton o Council approved Resolution 2023-90 supporting the cities of Champlin and Dayton in discussion to potentially secede from Hennepin County. AGENDA ITEM 10c. August 25, 2023 Date Park Dedication Memorial Park Maintenance Combined Fund Balance 415-10100 415-10102 09/16 Beginning Balance 364,189.75 9,097.68 373,287.43 07/22 St. Therese 321,466.37 07/22 Natural Shores Technologies - Park Vegetation (100.00) 07/22 Pulte Homes Bellwether 9th 109,591.04 09/22 Cook Lake Highlands 336,407.00 09/22 Interest 0.23 11/22 Zewde Subdivision 4,628.00 11/22 Garages Too 20,645.82 12/22 Kariniemi Meadows 23,741.64 12/22 Interest 0.28 01/23 Stantec Invoice 2044165 - Park Planning (118.00) 03/23 Lennar Tavera 4th Addition Park Dedication Fee 140,605.36 04/23 Lennar Tavera 5th Addition Park Dedication Fee 120,328.00 04/23 Pulte Homes Walcott Glenn Park Dedication Fee 470,617.00 03/23 Interest 0.28 06/23 Interest 0.29 07/23 Grove Nursery - Memorial Garden Plants (482.90) 08/23 Grove Nursery - Top Soil (14.60) 10/23 Rush Creek Reserve 3 104,842.17 ENDING BALANCE 4,003,453.56 10,800.50 4,014,254.06 CITY OF CORCORAN PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT CASH FUNDS 10c. May 10, 2022 Date Park Dedication Memorial Park Maintenance City Park Improvement Combined Fund Balance 415-10100 415-10102 415-10100 06/21 NW Jaycees-City Park Improvement (Splash Pad)100,000.00 12/21 Hanover Athletic Association - Donation 45,000.00 06/23 Corcoran Athletics Association - City Park Donation 5,622.41 4,003,453.56 10,800.50 150,622.41 4,164,876.47 CITY OF CORCORAN PARK CAPITAL FUND REPORT CASH FUNDS