Plan and Prepare a Master Plan for the Kenyon Area Park

GOODHUE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Gregory Isakson, P.E. 2140 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 404 Public Works Director/County Engineer Red Wing, MN 55066 PHONE 651.385.3025 FAX 651.388.8437 HIGHWAYS  PARKS  SOLID WASTE www.co.goodhue.mn.us

TO: Honorable County Commissioners Scott Arneson, County Administrator

FROM: Greg Isakson, Public Works Director

RE: 17 May 16 County Board Meeting Approve HKGi to Update the Byllesby Park Master Plan and Prepare a Master Plan for the Kenyon Area Park

Date: 11 May 16

Summary It is requested that the County Board approve hiring the Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. (HKGi) to update the Master Plan for the County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master Plan for the new park land in the Kenyon Area.

Background As discussed at past Board meetings, Dakota County is updating their master plan for their Lake Byllesby Regional Park. Staff has discussed updating the master plan for the Goodhue County Byllesby Park as a separate but coordinated effort with Dakota County. By coordinating efforts with Dakota County, the planning efforts should create master plans that work in harmony thus minimizing conflicting and overlapping facilities and providing a complimentary regional park system at Lake Byllesby in a cost efficient manner.

Dakota County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to update their Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Plan and interviewed the top three consulting firms on 15 Apr 16. Dakota County selected the firm HKGi to update their master plan and the Dakota County Board is scheduled to approve hiring HKGi at their meeting on 17 May 16.

Goodhue County Staff sat in on these interviews. HKGi has created numerous Park and Trail Master Plans for Dakota County and other municipalities. They are currently preparing 3 park master plans for Olmsted County to meet the current criteria for the Greater Minnesota Regional Park & Trails Commission (the criteria our master plans must meet). They are very qualified to prepare these master plans for Goodhue County.

In order to create a coordinated Byllesby Park Master Plan with Dakota County and minimize research, meeting and travel costs, Staff requested a proposal from HKGi to prepare master plans for Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Park. HKGi’s proposals were discussed at the County’s Park and Trail Board meeting on 10 May 16 and the concept of hiring HKGi was

"To effectively promote the safety, health, and well-being of our residents" supported by the Park Board, but a lack of a quorum prevented any formal action by the Park and Trail Board.

HKGi’s proposed fee for both the Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Master Plans is $72,000 and $75,000 is budgeted.

Alternatives  Authorize hiring HKGi to create these two master plans.  Revise the Request for Proposal and request a revised fee proposal.  Take no action and end this master planning process.

Recommendations It is the recommendation of staff to approve hiring HKGi to update the Master Plan for the County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master Plan for the new County Park in the Kenyon Area.

Proposal for Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Goodhue County, Minnesota

Prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2016 Lake Ann Park Chanhassen, Minnesota

Contents

01 Project Team...... 1 02 Understanding + Approach...... 2 03 Key Personnel...... 10 04 Qualifications + Experience...... 15 05 Fee Estimate...... 23

ii Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2, 2016 Landscape Architecture Planning Greg Isakson Urban Design Goodhue County Department of Public Works P.O. Box 404 123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 100 Red Wing, Minnesota 55066 Minneapolis, MN 55401 p: 612-338-0800 RE: Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal f: 612-338-6838 Dear Greg, On behalf of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi), we are pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional planning and design services to update the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan. We are excited about the opportunity to comprehensively plan for both sides of Lake Byllesby through a joint planning effort with Dakota County. HKGi has over 30 years of experience preparing award-winning park plans and design for communities across the upper Midwest. The HKGi team has extensive experience with both park system and individual park master planning, including developing park and trail plans for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Currently, HKGi is completing a master Collaborate plan for Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Woodland Trails in Elk River and developing Listen master plans for three of Olmsted County’s parks. Explore We are excited at the opportunity to work with Goodhue County on Byllesby Park and look forward to discussing the project in more detail with you. Please let us Create know if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,

Rita Trapp, Project Manager Paul Paige, President HKGi believes that design, when inspired by the character of the people and the land, can create a unique and identifiable sense of community.

This proposal will remain valid for 120 days.

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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi)

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 123 North Third Street Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 p: 612.338.0800 f: 612.338.6838 e: [email protected] w: www.hkgi.com Est. 1982 Principals: »» Mark Koegler, ASLA, CEO »» Paul Paige, PLA, President For more than thirty years Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) has helped »» Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President communities create great places for people to live, work and play. Park planning »» Bryan Harjes, PLA, LEED AP, Vice has long been a core service at HKGi, and as recognition of the economic, President environmental, and health benefits of well-designed parks, trails, and recreation systems grows, so too does our commitment to providing innovative park planning Associates: services to our clients. Our park planners and landscape architects bring a wealth »» Jeff McMenimen, PLA, Associate of experience and knowledge about the programming, sustainability, community Staff: engagement, and operations issues that park and trail planning projects must »» 7 Licensed Landscape Architects address. They also provide skilled project leadership, ensuring that projects stay on »» 4 Certified Planners budget, on schedule, and provide innovative, feasible solutions. Four core principles »» 1 Graduate Landscape Architect define our planning approach: »» 3 Graduate Planners COLLABORATE »» 1 Communications Staff Creating great places requires people working together to achieve a common vision. Services: HKGi’s most successful projects integrate our technical and creative expertise with »» Park Planning and Design the insight and skills of our clients and stakeholders. »» Landscape Architecture »» Urban Design LISTEN »» Public Participation Clients, stakeholders, and community members have valuable knowledge about the »» Schematic & Site Design places they know, use, and love. Their input provides the foundation for our work. As we collect their ideas, we also build support for the initiatives that emerge from »» Streetscape Design the planning process. »» Comprehensive Planning »» Downtown Planning EXPLORE »» Commercial Area Revitalization Our ability to explore potential opportunities and strategies with clients and »» Transit Oriented Development communities is fundamental to our work. The best solutions emerge through »» Corridor Studies exploration, and in the process communities develop a greater understanding of the »» Strategic Planning challenges they face and the strategies that can lead them forward. »» Zoning Ordinance CREATE »» Greenway Planning We strive to develop plans and designs that produce positive results for our clients. »» Bikeway and Trail Planning Whether that means we provide guidance during the development process, or we »» Environmental Review lead the community through the planning process, our objective is the same: to create great places that enrich people’s lives.

1 Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal Understanding + Approach

Project Understanding Goodhue County seeks to develop an plan for Byllesby Park’s future as a natural and recreational resource in the region. The County is seeking the expertise of a consultant team to develop an innovative, yet practical and feasible, master plan that meets Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requirements for regional park planning, and will guide future development, management, restoration, and enhancement of the park. This planning process is intended to update the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan. Byllesby Park provides a number of recreational opportunities today including picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, volleyball, and hiking. Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Dakota County is across the Cannon River from Byllesby Park in Goodhue County. The two parks would benefit from being more accessible to each other. Better connectivity between the two parks would provide continuous and expanded recreation experiences. In coordination with a concurrent Dakota County master planning process, Goodhue County’s consultant will work to engage the public, stakeholders, and staff of both Counties to create a plan that integrates and connects both parks across County boundaries and around the lake. The consultant team will engage the public and stakeholders in order to develop a master plan that will be supported and championed by the local residents. The master plan will recommend recreational uses, development concepts and associated cost estimates, and ecological and land management strategies. Tangible implementation methods and tools will be included in the master plan.

HKGi Project Example: River to River Greenway dakota County, Minnesota

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Task 1 Summary Project Approach HKGi’s approach to Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park Master Plan process follows DELIVERABLES: the steps outlined in the RFP. We have strived to capture as much co-planning »» Meeting agendas, presentations, efficiencies as possible with the concurrent Dakota County planning process. materials, and summaries There are some limitations, however, as this process is for a park in a separate »» Project base maps county and the intent of the process is to meet Greater Minnesota Regional Parks »» Refined project schedule and Trails Commission requirements. These limitations and the available budget including meetings, deliverables, have particularly impacted the amount of public engagement and County Board public engagement plan, and presentations that we are able to propose in the work scope. We are happy to revise communications plan this work scope as needed to best meet the needs of Goodhue County.

MEETINGS: »» Kick-off meeting and Site Tour Task 1 - Project Organization with County staff (June 2016) »» Kick-off meeting with Advisory Group Task 1.1 - Collect and review GIS data and background »» Staff coordination meeting information Specific to Goodhue County we will need to collect : »» County GIS data: boundaries, land use, ownership, existing features »» Natural resources: Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) & Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS)

Task 1.2 - Project Kick-off meeting with County staff 1-2 hour meeting combined with site tour Task 1.3 - Site tour 1-2 hour site tour combined with the project kick-off meeting Task 1.4 - Project Kick-off meeting with Advisory Group One meeting combined with Dakota County meeting Task 1.5 - Base Mapping Developed specifically for Goodhue County Task 1.6 - Site Inventory and Analysis This will be a stand-alone graphic for Goodhue County. The context and connections to Dakota County will be noted. Task 1.7 - Prepare Refined Project Schedule, including Public Engagement & Communications The refined project schedule will be developed jointly with the Dakota County process. While a separate “Public Engagement Plan” and “Communications Plan” will not be developed, they will be included as sections in this deliverable. Task 1.8 - County Staff coordination meeting Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota County Staff Meeting.

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Task 2 - INVENTORY AND RESEARCH Task 2 Summary (July-September 2016) DELIVERABLES: Task 2.1 - Prepare Existing Conditions maps and graphics »» Master Plan inventory and While some of these graphics will include the entire Lake Byllesby Park/Byllesby Park research report updating project areas, specific graphics for the Goodhue County portion of the project will be existing park development developed as well. and context; demographic Task 2.2 - Research of Demographics and Recreation Trends and recreation trends; and identifying future needs Trends research will be applied to both planning processes. Additional demographic »» Park vision and guiding research specific to Goodhue County will be conducted. principles Task 2.3 - Conduct Focus Group Meetings »» Meeting agendas, summaries, It is recommended that these meetings be held on the same day as any Dakota and materials/presentations County meetings in the area. If possible, co-locating meetings would allow for MEETINGS: additional meeting time that otherwise would be devoted to travel and set-up. We have allocated 4 hours to meet with a few focus groups that would be specific to the »» Focus Group Meetings (half day, Goodhue County project. on same day as Dakota County focus groups) Task 2.4 - Community Open House #1 »» Community Open House #1 It is recommended that this first open house be a combined meeting with Dakota (combined with Dakota County County as it is primarily an information gathering meeting where attendees have an meeting) opportunity to share how they use the parks, needs, opportunities, etc. A separate »» Staff coordination meeting open house would require approximately $1,000 to $1,250 in additional fee due »» Advisory Group Meeting #2 / to travel, set-up, take-down, and summarization. Similar to the open house, it is Visioning Workshop (combined assumed that online engagement can be done concurrently with Dakota County. with Dakota County) Task 2.5 - Prepare Draft Inventory & Research Report »» County Board update #1 Write and layout graphics for first couple chapters of the master plan document Task 2.6 - County staff coordination meeting Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota County Staff Meeting. Task 2.7 - Advisory Group meeting #2 / Visioning Workshop Combined with Dakota County Task 2.8 - Prepare Final Inventory & Research Report Includes edits to Draft Report Task 2.9 - Goodhue County Board update #1

HKGi Project Example: Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Red Wing, Minnesota

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Task 3 Summary Task 3 - CONCEPTS (September-December 2016) DELIVERABLES: »» Park concept alternatives Task 3.1 - Staff Workshop/Charrette to Start Developing illustrating recreation Concepts development in graphic form The Dakota County process includes time for a staff workshop to brainstorm and (plan graphic and sketches/ develop ideas for the park. Goodhue County staff would be invited to attend this images needed to understand workshop. the concepts) with supporting Task 3.2 - Prepare Park Concept Alternatives narrative Develop 1-2 concept alternatives for development in the park »» Preferred park concept in graphic format with supporting »» Plan graphics narrative and supporting »» Sketches/precedent images as applicable graphics »» Supporting narrative description of concepts »» Plan detail area sketches and Task 3.3 - County staff coordination meeting conceptual design sketches/ Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota photo visualization for key County Staff Meeting. areas, to be determined at the discretion of the County, will be Task 3.4 - Advisory Group meeting #3 provided as the budget allows Combined with Dakota County »» Meeting agendas, summaries, and materials/presentations Task 3.5 - Community Open House #2 It is recommended that this Open House be specific to Goodhue County as it is MEETINGS: where attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed »» Staff Workshop/Charrette to development concepts. It is assumed that this will be held on the same day but at a Start Developing Concepts different location as a Dakota County Open House. It is assumed that this is a 1.5 to 2 (combined with Dakota County hour meeting attended by 1 to 2 HKGi staff. meeting) Task 3.6 - Advisory Group meeting #4 »» Staff coordination meeting Combined with Dakota County »» Advisory Group meetings #3 and #4 (combined with Dakota Task 3.7 - Prepare Preferred Concept Graphics & Narrative County meeting) »» Plan graphic »» Community Open House #2 »» Detail area graphic(s) as necessary (stand-alone meeting for »» Limited conceptual design sketches/photo visualization for key areas, as budget Goodhue County) allows

5 Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal UNDERSTANDING + APPROACH

Task 4 - PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVALS T ASK 4 SUMMARY (JANUARY-APRIL 2017) DELIVERABLES: Task 4.1 - PREPARE PRELIMINARY DRAFT MASTER PLAN UPDATE »» Staff Review/Preliminary Draft »» Write Plan narrative Master Plan »» Format Graphics and develop content »» Public Review Draft Master Plan »» Layout document »» Final Master Plan »» Meeting agendas, summaries, Task 4.2 - PREPARE COST ESTIMATES and materials/presentations Prepare planning level cost estimates for major development projects »» GMRPT Application Task 4.3 - COUNTY STAFF COORDINATION MEETING MEETINGS: Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota »» Staff coordination meetings (2) County Staff Meeting. »» Advisory Group meeting #5 (combined with Dakota County Task 4.4 - ADVISORY GROUP MEETING #4 meeting) Combined with Dakota County »» County Board update #2 Task 4.5 - PREPARE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT MASTER PLAN »» Online input »» Includes edits from staff and Advisory Group »» Prepare PDF for posting on County website »» Prepare basic online survey to gather public input

Task 4.6 - COUNTY STAFF COORDINATION MEETING TO REVIEW PUBLIC INPUT Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota County Staff Meeting. Task 4.7 - PREPARE FINAL MASTER PLAN UPDATE Include edits from public input Task 4.8 - COUNTY BOARD UPDATE #2 Present summary of final master plan to County Board Task 4.9 - PREPARE GMRPT APPLICATION Prepare and submit application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

HKGI PROJECT EXAMPLE GRASSY POINT, ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR DULUTH, MINNESOTA

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Meetings In-person meetings and open houses can easily become one of the most costly components of a planning process. HKGi will coordinate Goodhue County’s planning process with the Dakota County planning process as much as possible to maximize efficiencies.T he process proposed, while not meeting the request for proposal, does reflect an expanded process in relation to what HKGi has typically conducted for a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission master planning process.

Public Engagement The public engagement process is intended to involve a wide range of constituents, including Goodhue County elected officials, advisory commissions, affected municipalities, staff, partners, and stakeholders.T he process seeks to gather input on key park recreational needs and issues. It also seeks to solicit feedback and build consensus on park design alternatives. For all meetings, HKGi will be responsible for developing content and agendas with input from County Staff. HKGi will also prepare maps, exhibits, design drawings and layouts, feedback forms, presentations, and meeting summaries as appropriate. Meeting notices will be prepared for County Staff distribution. Proposed Public meetings: While the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requires only one public meeting as part of its master planning process, the proposed work scope includes a number of opportunities for public input: »» Community Open House #1 - the first open house will be joint with the Dakota County Lake Byllesby Regional Park master planning process. »» Community Open House #2 - the second open house will be specific to Goodhue County »» Focus Group Meetings - these will be conducted with park users, stakeholder groups, and non-park users. These will be held on the same day as Dakota County focus groups. Half a day will be dedicated to Goodhue County focus groups. »» Online input - the first opportunity for online input will be held jointly with Dakota County. A second, Goodhue specific, online input will be held at the end of the process to provide feedback on the draft master plan.

Goodhue County Parks and Trails Board »» 5 meetings (combined with Dakota County Planning Commission) »» The Park Board will serve as the Advisory Group for the master planning process. Meetings in the work plan are listed as Advisory Group meetings. HKGi will be responsible for developing and conducting five joint meetings/workshops with the Dakota County Planning Commission and the Goodhue County Park Board to provide input and direction at key milestones.

Goodhue County Board »» 2 meetings at key points in the process. The first update will occur after the Inventory and Research Report and a Vision and Guiding Principles has been drafted. The second meeting will be to present the draft master plan for review and adoption.

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Goodhue County Staff »» 6 meetings and 1 charrette/workshop »» The Kick-off meeting will be in person; all other meetings will be phone calls or Go To Meeting, unless they can be combined with another scheduled meeting to save travel time. Coordination with Dakota County Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Planning Process The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with the concurrent Dakota County Lake Byllesby Regional Park master planning process. The planning efforts will be linked with: »» Parallel project milestones and schedules »» Joint meetings/workshops with the Dakota County Planning Commission and the Goodhue County Park and Trails Board »» Coordinated community engagement such as joint public open houses, coordinated on-line input, and combined stakeholder meetings (when possible)

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Schedule

Phase Jun ‘16 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan ‘17 Feb Mar Apr

Phase 1: Project Organization

Phase 2: Inventory and Research

Phase 3: Concepts

Phase 4: Plan Development and Approvals

Meetings County Staff (6 meetings)...... County Staff Charrette (1 meeting)...... Site Tour (1 meeting)...... Advisory Group (5 meetings)...... Community Engagement - Focus Groups...... Community Engagement - Open House (2 meetings)...... Community Engagement - Online Input...... County Board (2 meetings)......

9 Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal Key Personnel

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Nokomis-Hiawatha Paul Paige, RLA, President, will serve as Principal in Charge for Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park Master Plan project. In this role he will provide oversight and quality Regional Park control for the project team and will serve in an advisory role for the overall conduct Minneapolis, Minnesota of the project. Paul has over two decades of experience as a park planner and landscape architect, and he has developed park master plans for dozens of clients throughout his career. He is currently leading park master planning and design projects for the Woodland Trails Park in Elk River, South Loop Park in Bloomington, and Veterans Memorial Park in Chaska. Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP, will serve as Project Manager for the Byllesby Park project. In this role she will coordinate the overall work of the project team and will be responsible for coordinating the planning process with Goodhue County staff. Rita brings over a dozen years of planning experience to this project, and she will provide strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to the project. She has worked with several Minnesota counties on park planning, active living, and grant writing projects. Her knowledge and experience working at the county level will be a valuable resource on this project. She has managed the Rochester Park and Recreation System Master Plan and the Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment for Ramsey County. She is currently leading a park master planning process for Olmsted County, and she will lead the Lake Byllesby Park planning project for Dakota County. Gabrielle Grinde, PLA, will serve as the Lead Landscape Architect for the Byllesby Park project. In this role she will provide leadership and expertise for the inventory and analysis and concept development components of the project. Gabrielle brings outstanding experience as a park planner and landscape architect to this project. She has been a key contributor to several park and greenway projects in Dakota County, and she is providing park planning expertise to the Woodland Trails Park project in Elk River, a project that is also being developed in accordance with the Greater Minnesota Regional Park and Trail Commission’s (GMRPTC) master planning criteria. Gabrielle has also worked with the City of Duluth to develop a vision and plans for its St. Louis River Corridor parks and recreation facilities, for the Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo, and the Cross City Trail. Gabrielle will provide the project team with valuable insights and expertise related to park planning intended to achieve multiple public objectives. Sarah Evenson, PLA, will provide landscape architecture support for the Byllesby Park project. Her park planning experience includes recent work on high profile projects such as the West Side Flats in Saint Paul and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden renovation. Sarah is also working on the the Barn Bluff Park Master Plan in Red Wing, which will adhere to GMRTPC master planning criteria. She brings strong visual communications skills to this project, and her renderings, visualizations, and graphics have been an important part of successful public communication strategies on recent projects.

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Paul Paige PLA President | 612.252.7125 | [email protected]

Paul possesses more than 20 years of experience completing public and private projects throughout the country. He has provided leadership as project manager on a wide range of planning and design projects, with a particular focus on planning, site design, and construction administration for civic and corporate campuses, park and recreation systems and facilities, downtown and commercial corridor streetscapes, and other public spaces. Paul has also frequently provided consultation and advisory services to public and private land owners to help them understand their development options to achieve the highest and best use of their land. Years of Experience: 23 Paul’s project management leadership and technical expertise have been critical Education: ingredients in transforming paper plans and designs into built work. He has »» Bachelor of Landscape shepherded numerous construction projects through to completion, and the results of his work can be seen throughout Minnesota. Architecture - University of Minnesota Registration: Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE »» Landscape Architect, Minnesota »» Bush Lake Beach Renovation | Bloomington, MN License No. 23594 »» South Loop Park Design | Bloomington, MN Memberships/Affiliations: »» Normandale Lake Bandshell | Bloomington, MN »» Elk River Parks and Recreation »» Lake Ann Stairway and Overlook | Chanhassen, MN Commission (former) »» Andrews Park Renovation | Champlin, MN »» Sensible Land Use Coalition »» Rice Marsh Lake Trail | Chanhassen, MN Awards: »» Wayfinding and Dynamic Signage Plans | Chaska, MN »» 2015 ACEC-MN Excellence in »» Veterans Memorial Park Design | Chaska, MN Engineering Honor Award - »» North Urban Regional Trail Design | Dakota County, MN Buffalo Downtown Commons »» Spring Lake Park Trail | Dakota County, MN »» 2014 MN APA Planning in »» Lebanon Hills Connector Evaluation | Dakota County, MN Context Award - Chaska »» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan | Elk River, MN Downtown Streetscape »» Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN Schematic Design »» 2013 MN ASLA Merit Award and »» Horseshoe Lake Park | Rosemount, MN 2009 MRPA Award of Excellenc - »» Como Regional Park Signage | St. Paul, MN Rivers Edge Commons, Elk River, »» Marsh Glen Trail Extension | Chanhassen, MN MN »» 15+ Park Improvement Projects over 15 years | Chanhassen, MN »» 2003 Mpls AIA Merit Award - »» Athletic Feasibility Study | Chanhassen, MN Bloomington Civic Plaza »» River’s Edge Commons Master Plan | Elk River, MN »» 2002 MRPA Award of Excellence - »» Village Creek and Arbor Plaza | Brooklyn Park, MN Normandale Lake Bandshell »» Countryside Neighborhood Park Master Plan | Edina, MN »» 1988 ASLA Honor Award for Student Work »» Wayfinding Signage Design | Alexandria, MN »» Hagemeister Pond Preserve Master Plan | Crystal, MN »» Veterans Memorial Park | Champlin, MN »» County Fairgrounds Master Plan | Douglas County, MN »» Youth Athletics Complex Master Plan | Elk River, MN »» Civic Plaza Site Design | Bloomington, MN

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Rita Trapp AICP, LEED AP Planner | 612.252.7135 | [email protected]

Rita blends strong technical planning with exceptional communication and management skills. She is an effective communicator, comfortable organizing input processes and facilitating both large and small group activities. With her strong writing skills she has assisted more than a dozen local government agencies secure over $9 million in grant funding. Besides being a certified planner, Rita is a LEED-certified professional who incorporates sustainability issues into her planning work. She has led several active living initiatives including grant writing and administration as well as park and trail plan amendments. Years of Experience: 12 In addition to serving on project teams, Rita has also provided general planning Education services to several communities, including providing day-to-day planning services »» B.S., Land Use Geography for the City of Mound for the past ten years. This planning experience, combined and Economics, University of with her work drafting development and zoning codes and service on her local Wisconsin-Eau Claire planning commission, means Rita brings a thorough understanding of the ways in which policy and plans impact community development. Registration »» American Institute of Certified Relevant Project Experience Planners - Cert. #021555 »» Greenway Master Plans (multiple projects) | Dakota County, MN Memberships and Affiliations »» SHIP Grant Writing | Dakota County, MN »» American Institute of Certified »» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN Planners (AICP) »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN »» Accredited Professional, »» Park Dedication Study | Elk River, MN Leadership in Energy and »» Trail Gap Study | Inver Grove Heights, MN Environmental Design (LEED) »» Park Dedication Update | Livonia Township, MN »» Professional Development Officer (PDO) for Minnesota Chapter, »» Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Maplewood, MN American Planning Association »» Above the Falls Regional Park Master Plan | Minneapolis Park Board »» Former Secretary of Board of »» Park System Master Plans | Olmsted County, MN Directors, Minnesota Chapter, US »» Park Dedication Study | Prior Lake, MN Green Building Council »» Trail and Sidewalk Study | Prior Lake, MN »» Minnesota Design Team, past »» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey Chair and co-leader of Walker County, MN and Maple Plain visits »» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey County, MN »» Former Vice Chair, Planning »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Rochester, MN Commission, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota »» Parks and Recreation System Plan | St. Paul, MN »» SHIP Grant Writing | Anoka County, MN Awards »» EECBG Grant Administration Assistance | Blaine, MN »» 2009 ASLA-MN Honor Award for Planning and Research - Saint »» MNDNR Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN Paul Park and Recreation Vision »» EPA Brownfields Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN Plan »» Comprehensive Plan | Mound, MN »» Growth Area Plans and AUARs | Moorhead, MN »» Visions AUAR | Mound, MN »» Unified Development Code | Winona, MN »» Comprehensive Plan | Eagan, MN

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Gabrielle Grinde ASLA, PLA Landscape Architect | 612.252.7141 | [email protected]

Gabrielle’s range of experience includes working with communities on large scale planning efforts as well as small scale site improvements. Comprehensive community park, trail, recreation, and open space planning have been important components of Gabrielle’s work. In addition to her extensive list of park planning and design projects, she was a key contributor to the award-winning Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plan project, and she has been heavily involved in the planning and creation of Dakota County’s innovative greenway network. She has also been an important contributor to community development projects involving nature education, public arts, and cultural heritage. Years of Experience: 7 In addition to her park and recreation-related planning work, Gabrielle provides Education: design and landscape architecture expertise to development and redevelopment »» Master of Landscape planning, site design, and ecologically sustainable landscape design projects. She is an experienced community meeting facilitator with excellent listening Architecture - University of and communication skills, and her graphic design skills enable her to create Minnesota user friendly materials that communicate clearly with project stakeholders and »» Port Cities Study Abroad: community members. Lisbon, Barcelona, and Venice - University of Minnesota Park and Recreation Planning EXPERIENCE »» B.A. - Political Science, »» Greenway Master Plans (multiple greenways) | Dakota County, MN University of Wisconsin »» Greenway Collaborative Guidebook | Dakota County, MN Registration: »» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan | Dakota County, MN »» Landscape Architect, Minnesota »» River to River Greenway (North Urban Regional Trail segment) Construction | License No. 50416 Dakota County, MN Memberships/Affiliations: »» Spring Lake Park Reserve Trail Design | Dakota County, MN »» American Society of Landscape »» West Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony Architects- Minnesota Chapter Falls Heritage Board Awards: »» East Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony »» 2015 MN APA Planning in Falls Heritage Board Context Award - Moorhead »» St. Louis River Corridor Vision | Duluth, MN River Corridor Plan »» Fairmount Park Vision | Duluth, MN »» 2015 MN APA Innovation in »» St. Louis River Corridor Neighborhood Parks Master Plans | Duluth, MN Planning Award - Lanesboro »» Downtown Public Art Plan | Fargo, ND Arts Campus Vision Plan »» Countryside Park Master Plan & Construction | Edina, MN »» 2015 MNDOT Stewardship »» Great River Passage Master Plan | Saint Paul, MN Award in Transportation and the Natural Environment - River »» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan | Anoka County, MN to River Greenway, Dakota »» Hartkopf Park Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN County, MN »» Munger Trail Spur Connector Plan | Hermantown, MN »» 2012 ASLA-MN Merit Award »» Above the Falls Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN for Planning - Minnesota River »» Northeast Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN and North Creek Greenways, »» Kayak Bay Paddle Center Concept Plan | Duluth, MN Dakota County, MN »» Minnehaha Park Refectory Site Plan - Sea Salt | Minneapolis, MN »» Tamarack Early Childhood Learning Center | Ramsey County, MN »» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN »» Trail and Bikeway Plan | Duluth, MN

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Key Personnel

Sarah Evenson PLA Landscape Architect | 612.252.7140 | [email protected]

Sarah’s background in urban ecology and green infrastructure combines with her strong graphic skill set to make her an essential contributor to landscape planning and site design projects. Her ability to think across scales and understand the complex and interrelated factors that influence a site allows her to express those processes graphically in a way that heightens a concept’s understanding. Skilled at artist’s renderings, analysis mapping, and infographics, Sarah’s ability to translate ideas, data, and processes into visually compelling graphics ensures that clients and stakeholders have as much insight into a project as the people designing it. Sarah is also well-versed in public engagement techniques, ensuring Years of Experience: 5 that the desires of the community are incorporated into the design process. At Education HKGi, Sarah’s experience spans a variety of public work, from regional park master »» Master of Landscape Architecture planning, urban design, and trail planning, to site design. - University of Minnesota »» Bachelor of Environmental Design Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE - University of Minnesota »» Great River Passage Interpretive Plan | Saint Paul, MN Registration »» West Side Flats Master Plan | Saint Paul, MN »» Landscape Architect, Minnesota, »» Island Station Development Concepts | Saint Paul, MN License No. 53008 »» Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Renovation | Minneapolis, MN Memberships/Affiliations »» Barn Bluff Park Master Plan | Red Wing, MN »» American Society of Landscape »» Crow River and West Mississippi River Regional Trail Master Plans | Hennepin Architects- Minnesota Chapter County, MN Awards »» Minnewashta Shores Rain Garden Design | Chanhassen, MN »» 2015 MN APA Excellence in »» Springbrook Nature Center Phase Two Site Design | Fridley, MN Community Engagement Award, »» Land Development Planning | Potlatch Corporation Great River Passage Interpretive »» MMPA Power Plant Site Design | Shakopee, MN Plan, Saint Paul »» Downtown and Public Space Streetscape Schematic Design | Chaska, MN »» Lebanon Hills Trail Alternatives Evaluation | Dakota County, MN »» Grant Writing | Dakota County, MN »» Cross City Trail Master Plan | Duluth, MN »» SW LRT Station Area Design | Eden Prairie, MN »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN »» East TOD Redevelopment Site Master Plan | Fridley, MN »» Columbia Ice Arena Redevelopment Concepts | Fridley, MN »» Central Park Concept Design | Greenfield, MN »» Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN »» 54th Street Triangle Park | Minneapolis, MN »» Downtown Streetscape Design | Osakis, MN »» Highway 96 Regional Trail Snail Lake Marsh Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey County, MN »» Western Shakopee/Jackson Township Land Use Master Plan | Shakopee, MN »» Wargo Nature Center Artist Rendering | Anoka County, MN

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References The following pages provide brief descriptions of some of HKGi’s experience working on park planning projects similar to the Byllesby Park project. As indicated on the facing page, HKGi has a significant amount of similar experience working on regional park planning efforts. In addition, the references listed below can speak in greater detail about their experience working with HKGi.

Lisa Luokkala, Project Coordinator City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation Division 218-730-4312 [email protected]

Kristie Leshovsky, Planning and Zoning Administrator City of Moorhead 218-299-5374 [email protected]

Jennifer Ringold, Manager of Public Engagement and Citywide Planning Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 612-661-4864 [email protected]

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HKGi has led several park and recreation planning projects in the past 5-10 years that are similar to the Goodhue County Byllesby Park Master Plan in size and scope and having similar contexts in terms of regional significance. »» Olmsted County Park Master Plan - (2016-current)* »» Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - Red Wing, MN (2015-current)* »» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan - Elk River, MN (2015-current)* »» Cross City Trail - Duluth, MN (2015-current)* »» St. Louis River National Water Trail Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2015-current) »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Rochester, MN (2015-current) Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - preliminary site photo »» Mississippi River and Crow River Regional Trail Master Plans - Hennepin County, MN (2015-current) »» Springbrook Nature Center Master Plan and Site Design - Fridley, MN (2014-current) »» Dakota County Greenway Guidebook and Master Plans - Dakota County, MN (2010-current) »» Munger Trail Spur Plan and Feasibility Study - Hermantown and Procter, MN (2014-15)* »» Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2014-15)

»» Tamarack Nature Center Early Childhood Center Site Design - Ramsey County, MN St. Louis River Corridor National Water (2014) Trail Master Plan »» Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Vision Plan - Duluth, MN (2014) »» West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2014) »» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment - Ramsey County, MN (2014) »» Great River Passage Interpretive Master Plan - Saint Paul, MN (2014) »» East and West Bank (Mississippi River) Interpretive Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2013 and 2014) Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater »» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - Anoka County, MN (2013) Conceptual Rendering »» Lanesboro Arts Campus Master Plan - Lanesboro, MN (2013) »» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan - Ramsey County, MN (2013) »» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan - Dakota County, MN (2012) »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2010) »» Trail and Bikeway Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2009) »» Parks and Recreation System Vision and Master Plans - Saint Paul, MN (2007 and 2009)

*Master Plans prepared to seek Regional Designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission Munger Trail Spur Connector Master Plan

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Dakota County Regional Park and Greenway Planning Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan HKGi’s park planners and landscape architects worked closely with Dakota County Staff to prepare the master plan for the 2,000-acre regional park located in Eagan and Apple Valley. HKGi prepared the recreation improvement plans and the trail concept plan, facilitated community and stakeholder meetings, and helped review and edit the master plan document. County staff led preparation of the master plan document with HKGi’s assistance, and Barr Engineering provided advice on natural resource restoration. The Master Plan confirms Lebanon Hills’ role as Dakota County park system’s flagship park and provides a detailed action plan that balances Concept plan for the Visitor Center and recreation and natural resources. Given Lebanon Hills Regional Park’s reputation for Beach at Lebanon Hills providing an immersive wilderness-like experience, the team was mindful of natural resource management throughout the master planning process, and identified areas for aquatic and vegetative restoration. Key features of the Master Plan include concepts to enhance primary destinations and a complete network of sustainable natural surface and paved trails that connects park destinations, allowing the park to function as a hub for the Dakota County Greenway network. Greenway Master Plans Since 2009 Hoisington Koegler Group has worked with Dakota County on ground- breaking master plans for its county-wide greenway system. The master plans are rooted in the directives outlined in the Dakota County Greenway Guidebook, developed by HKGi in 2009. The projects exemplify HKGi’s long-standing approach to infusing ecological functions into community planning and infrastructure investments. In 2011, Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans were completed, followed by master plans for Vermillion Highlands, Rosemount, Lake Marion, and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenways. These projects represent the first regionally- designated corridor master plans in the Twin Cities to intentionally combine the functions of water quality, habitat, linear recreation, non-motorized transportation, and interpretation planning. The plans have been prepared as models in both approach and “design signature” for future greenway master plans to follow. The master plans: APA, Minnesota Chapter »» Provide strategic guidance for future greenway development Partnership in Planning, 2012 »» Integrate recreation, transportation, natural resource management and improved ASLA, Minnesota Chapter water quality Merit Award, 2012 »» Provide recommendations for natural and cultural resource stewardship »» Identify a greenway trail alignment, interpretive themes and design direction »» Recommend implementation strategies for land protection, development phasing, capital and operations budgets and funding.

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Duluth Regional Park and Recreation Planning Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Visioning Fairmount Park is located on a rocky hillside within the St. Louis River corridor. The park features majestic pines and picturesque views of the river and houses the Lake Superior Zoo. Kingsbury Creek runs through the heart of the park and the Cross City Trail and Willard Munger State Trail run through or adjacent to the park. In 2012 a devastating flood caused serious damage to the park, prompting the City to retain HKGi to lead a visioning process to reimagine Fairmount Park and the Zoo. The goals of the project included establishing the river corridor as a regional destination through environmental learning and outdoor exploration and reinvigorating the zoological tradition of the park. The vision concept that emerged from the process features an exciting mix of new uses including a destination zoo; nature/north woods-themed playgrounds; a natural amphitheater incorporating repurposed zoo exhibits; accessible nature trails, gardens, and outdoor classrooms; improved access and traffic circulation; and native landscape restoration and stormwater treatment throughout the park. Nature playground detail diagram Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan The West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan provides guidance for improvements over the next 10 years for two major regional recreational facilities, Wheeler Athletic Complex and historic Wade Stadium, both of which are among the most highly regarded baseball and softball tournament locations in Northern Minnesota. In addition to these improvements, the plan provides strategies for creating a sports corridor, linking Wheeler and Wade to the Heritage Sports Center, Cross City Trail and surrounding parks, creating Improvements to Wheeler Athletic Complex a cohesive district through the use of signage and (left) and Wade Stadium (right) are the wayfinding, paving, and landscaping. foundation of the sports corridor plan. HKGi led a park planning and community engagement process to solicit stakeholder ideas about the future of the facilities and what improvements they would like to see in the corridor. The plan required a balance of new amenities and reinvestment in existing facilities with years of deferred maintenance, as well as functional upgrades to parking and concessions. In addition to development concepts, the plan identifies priorities and a phased approach to guide the City through implementation. Cross City Trail Master PLan HKGi has led the master planning process to create Duluth’s Cross City Trail which, when complete, will be a regionally designated trail that connect state trail routes from central Minnesota to the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Cross City Trail will connect the Munger State Trail to the Duluth Lakewalk and will offer safe access to distinctive natural areas in West Duluth and exceptional views of the St. Louis River Corridor and estuary. Cross City Trail alignment alternatives were In addition to its regional significance, the trail will provide an important west to explored as part of the planning process. east transportation connection currently lacking in Duluth. The Cross City Trail will also highlight routes that exemplify Duluth’s cultural and natural heritage and will encourage future development by linking to businesses, residential areas, and regional attractions. Finally, the master plan calls for the trail to be constructed using sustainable standards and to avoid high quality or sensitive natural areas.

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Red River Corridor Master Plan Moorhead, Minnesota

In 2014 the Fargo-Moorhead Council of Governments and the City of Moorhead hired HKGi and EOR to prepare a master plan for the public land along 14 miles of Red River Corridor that had been acquired for flood mitigation. The new public land along the river was a unique opportunity for the City to not 2015 Planning in Context Award only achieve its flood mitigation goals but reconnect to the river corridor and APA, Minnesota Chapter transform it to a visible and publicly accessible source of pride, beauty, culture, and recreation. The Master Plan presents a long term vision for the corridor side by side with implementation actions that can be undertaken in the near term, within current budgets, land ownership, and flood protection infrastructure. The Master Plan: »» Addresses flood mitigation strategies »» Proposes policy for lease/sale of public lands along the river corridor »» Outlines strategies for the delineation of public & private land »» Identifies a river trail alignment, pedestrian bridge locations, & priorities »» Defines activities and concepts at recreation nodes »» Guides natural resource stewardship & restoration »» Recommends interpretive themes & strategies »» Guides implementation: priorities & phasing, capital & operational budgets, funding, & partnership opportunities

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Munger Trail Spur Plan & Feasibility Study Hermantown & Proctor, Minnesota

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HKGi conducted a trail route plan and feasibility study for a paved regional bicycle Proctorand pedestrian Hermantown trail Munger through Trail the Spur cities of Hermantown and Proctor. The Proctor – Hermantown Munger Trail Spur will also connect these two communities to the popular Munger State Trail, which runs for severnty miles between Duluth and Hinckley. HKGi’s planners presented four alternative trail routes to a citizen-based project advisory committee and facilitated three public open houses to gain community input throughout the planning process. Advisory committee and community feedback and input formed the basis for an in-depth analysis that identified a preferred trail route. The future 16-mile trail will involve numerous crossings of wetlands, creeks, steep slopes, streets, power line corridors, a rail line, and Interstate 35. This multi-jurisdictional project involved a collaborative project team consisting of staff from Proctor, Hermantown, Duluth, Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council, Minnesota DNR, and Minnesota Power. In addition to identifying the most preferred and feasible route, HKGi’s landscape architects will also provide preliminary design specifications and cost estimates for construction of the trail.

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nokomis-hiawatha regional park Nmasterokomis- plan andHiawatha park improvements Regional Park Master Plan Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis, Minnesota

43rd Street Bloomington Ave Cedar Ave athletic fields/ 30th Ave courts Playgrounds & q 44th Street Wading Pool  44th Street 14th Ave lake hiawatha park recreational center ericsson Longfellow Ave * northrop r hiawatha golf lake hiawatha course  ´ Lake Hiawatha 46th Street club house Picnic Grounds 46th Street 13th Ave * Fishing Dock mcrae l 5 park 17th Ave minnehaha creek lake nokomis park community center to the mississippi! i 5   48th Street minnehaha parkway | i minnehaha * creek 5 Nokomis Ave | l Canoe Launch & Fishing Dock athletic fields Nokomis Naturescape Monarch i Festival Grounds  28th Ave

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54th Street Fishing Dock 54th Street 30th Ave 54th street Edgewater Blvd l “triangle park” (phase 1 play area  improvements) Our Lady of Peace Art Walk wenonah  24th Ave

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HKGi was retainedregional to lead park the mapfirst master plan update for Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park since the original master plan was established by Theodore Wirth in 1934. The first phase, master plan development, was completed in March 2015 when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approved the plan. The master plan will guide park improvements for the next 25 years. HKGi is currently leading phase two of the project, identifying park implementation priorities and conducting preliminary design for initial park improvement projects. HKGi collected input from park users and nearby neighborhood groups to understand what kind of experience the park offers visitors.T his input was used to craft the master plan’s three vision themes that the plan is designed to accomplish: 1) improve the natural setting and quality of the park; 2) offer premier trail experiences that knit the park together; and 3) continue to ensure quality recreation for everyone by enhancing existing amenities and adding key new facilities. Some of the specific initiatives include applying a naturalized landscape of native plant types to enhance wildlife habitat and stormwater management efforts; more fully separate bike and pedestrian trails especially at points at which pedestrian, bicycle, and automotive traffic intersect; and make improvements to the three recreational activity centers within the park.

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Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Red Wing, Minnesota

PuBlIC InPut suMMary river access restoration east overlook park access • unavailable • Continue restoration/ • Popular location, but unsafe • signage is too small, sporadic maintenance of habitat, • a missed opportunity perception makes some people wary • hard to find the first time especially prairie and oak • Proximity to steep dropoffs make West overlook savanna • should feel as if you are entering somewhere special/ safety an issue sacred. leaving the profane behind. • a popular destination for views • remove invasives • don’t want to see railings or too • easy to find and access • educate people on what’s much added structure • want to avoid major structural being done and how they can • needs “Climbers Below” sign features like the west overlook in the help trailhead warning people not to throw rocks future (especially visible railings) • needs updated maps • should include information on work being done (restoration/trail statuses), programming/events, Flagpole park rules, educational Psas, and interpretive • flagpole is disrespectful, opportunities should be removed or • add shoe cleaners dakota flag should be flown along with it • light pollution at night park entrance • options for reducing • “Insignificant and impact of remnant unattractive” flagpole base in • should feel welcoming burial mound should beexplored • Parking inadequate (car and bike) • restrooms/water graFFiti desired • need better signage at • Visible from town. entrance Mars views of bluff. disrespectful. • educational opportunity about • Is there a way to control? history/sacred • some cultural landscape and the type significance/ historical of respect the bluff precedent hwy 61 deserves

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• Should be re-opened • Very steep on way to west • Grade can be somewhat • narrow with some • eroding in places. wooden treads • lack of signage and position • Loop experience missed overlook challenging in spots tripping hazards breaking down adjacent to railroad tracks make it • Minor safety improvements desired • Gravel should be removed to • erosion and panning • encroaching vegetation- • Many volunteer trails cut through less attractive to visitors (unobtrusive cable railing) improve traction present, sometimes severe much buckthorn forest nearby (should be controlled) • Could be made ada with minor • Signage should caution against use • Volunteer trails should be • Proximity to dropoffs can • not obvious from • rocks thrown from east overlook improvements in certain situations and stress the removed in order to preserve feel unsafe in places mapping/signage pose threat to safety of climbers and trail’s difficulty, but leave use to habitat • direct and obvious route people on trail visitor’s discretion • add signage detailing why with adequate signage at treet • Visitors assume responsibility for it’s important to stay on the connecting trails 7th s their own safety, but City should trails protect itself from liability

what we heard at the oPen house Barn Bluff Master Plan HKGi is currently working with LOAM, Inc. to conduct the planning process to develop a master plan for Barn Bluff Park, one of the most significant sites in Red Wing and a place of great geologic and cultural importance not only to the City but also to the Dakota people. The goals of the master planning process, as identified through public input and collaboration with City staff, include preserving the natural features and systems of the park; addressing safety issues and durability of the trail system; developing plans to reopen a loop trail in the park; removing features that negatively impact the natural and cultural integrity of the park; and enhance opportunities for education and programming. In addition, this master plan is being developed with the intention of establishing the park’s qualifications for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

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Fee and Hours Phase HKGi Hours Total Fees

Phase 1 - Organization 68 $6,250

Phase 2: Inventory and Research 128 $11,500

Phase 3: Concepts 126 $11,000

Phase 4: Plan Development and 163 $15,000 Approvals

Sub-Total 489 $43,750

Expenses $1,250

Total including Expenses $45,000

Hourly Rates HKGi Principal $170-225/hr Associate $115-165/hr Senior Professional $90–165/hr Professional II $80-105/hr Professional I $50–85/hr Technical $40–65/hr Secretarial $60/hr Litigation Services $200/hr Testimony $285/hr

Incidental Expenses Mileage Current Federal Rate/Mile Photocopying BW 15¢/page Photocopying Color $1.00/page Outside Printing actual Cost Large Format Scanning actual Cost B/W Bond Plots $5.00 each Color Bond Plots $20.00 each Photo Paper Color Plots $40.00 each Statement of Compliance As requested in the RFP, HKGi will comply with the terms identified for Standard Insurance included as Attachment C to the RFP.

23 Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal Awards

2015 Twin Cities Great Places Award 2014 Planning in Context Award Sensible Land Use Coalition American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Osseo, MN Downtown Chaska Signage Design Guidelines 2015 Daniel Burnham Award for a 2013 Merit Award Comprehensive Plan American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota American Planning Association, Michigan Chapter Chapter Comprehensive Plan; Ironwood, MI 2009 Award of Excellence 2015 Planning in Context Award Minnesota Recreation and Park Association American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter River’s Edge Commons; Elk River, MN Moorhead River Corridor Master Plan; Moorhead, MN 2012 Honor Award 2015 Innovation In Planning Award American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Chapter Lanesboro Arts Campus Vision Plan; Lanesboro, MN Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide 2015 Merit Award, Analysis and Planning 2012 Merit Award American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter Chapter Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Duluth, MN North Creek and Minnesota River Greenway Master Plans; Dakota County, MN 2015 Engineering Excellence Grand Award American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota 2012 Partnership in Planning Award Designing a City for Zero Discharge; Inver Grove American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Heights, MN Greenway Collaborative; Dakota County, MN 2015 Engineering Excellence Honor Award 2010 Preservation Award American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota Minnesota Preservation Alliance Downtown Commons Enhancements; Buffalo, MN 2010 Merit Award for Planning and Research American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota 2014 Innovation in Planning Award Chapter American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Red Wing Downtown Action Plan; Red Wing, MN 2014 People’s Choice Award American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota 2009 Honor Award for Planning and Chapter Research American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota 2014 Merit Award, Planning and Analysis Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota UMore Park: A University Founded Community; Chapter Rosemount, MN 2013 Merit Award American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado 2009 Honor Award for Planning and Chapter Research American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota 2013 Honor Award, Planning Chapter The Waterfront Center Saint Paul Park and Recreation Vision Plan; Saint Paul, Great River Passage; Saint Paul, MN

Goodhue County, Minnesota 24 Creating places that enrich people’s lives Proposal for Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Goodhue County, Minnesota

Prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2016 Benson Park North Mankato, Minnesota

Contents

01 Project Team...... 1 02 Understanding + Approach...... 2 03 Key Personnel...... 10 04 Qualifications + Experience...... 15 05 Fee Estimate...... 25

ii Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Proposal Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2, 2016 Landscape Architecture Planning Greg Isakson Urban Design Goodhue County Department of Public Works P.O. Box 404 123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 100 Red Wing, Minnesota 55066 Minneapolis, MN 55401 p: 612-338-0800 RE: Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Update Proposal f: 612-338-6838 Dear Greg, On behalf of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi), we are pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional planning and design services to create a master plan for the Kenyon Area Park. We appreciate the opportunity that planning for multiple parks offers and look forward to coordinating it with the Byllesby Park Master Planning effort. HKGi has over 30 years of experience preparing award-winning park plans and design for communities across the upper Midwest. The HKGi team has extensive experience with both park system and individual park master planning, including developing park and trail plans for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Currently, HKGi is completing a master Collaborate plan for Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Woodland Trails in Elk River and developing Listen master plans for three of Olmsted County’s parks. Explore We are excited about the opportunity to work with Goodhue County on Kenyon Area Park and look forward to discussing the project in more detail with you. Create Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information.

Sincerely,

Rita Trapp, Project Manager Paul Paige, President HKGi believes that design, when inspired by the character of the people and the land, can create a unique and identifiable sense of community.

This proposal will remain valid for 120 days.

Goodhue County, Minnesota iii Project Team

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi)

1 Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Proposal Understanding + Approach

Project Understanding Goodhue County seeks to develop a plan for a new County Park west of Kenyon, Minnesota. The land for Kenyon Area Park was donated to the County by a prominent business owner from Kenyon. Public input obtained from adjacent landowners within the past couple years indicated the desire for the land to be used as a low impact nature park and potential wildlife refuge. The County is seeking the expertise of a consultant team to develop an innovative, yet practical and feasible, master plan that meets Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requirements for regional park planning, and will guide future development, management, restoration, and enhancement of the park. The consultant team will engage the public and stakeholders in order to develop a master plan that will be supported and championed by the local residents. The master plan will outline conservation and restoration management options and recommendations, recommended recreational uses, development concepts and associated cost estimates, and land management strategies. Tangible implementation methods and tools will be included in the master plan, including the identification of projects that may be able to be built by local volunteers.

HKGi Project Example: Rice Marsh Lake Trail Chanhassen, Minnesota

Goodhue County, Minnesota 2 Understanding + Approach

Task 1 Summary Project Approach & Work Plan HKGi’s approach to Goodhue County’s Kenyon Park Master Plan process follows the DELIVERABLES: process outlined in the RFP. Meetings will be coordinated between the two projects »» Meeting agendas, presentations, when possible, but some tasks will be independent of each other. materials, and summaries »» Project base maps »» Refined project schedule Task 1 - PROJECT ORGANIZATION (June 2016) including public engagement Task 1.1 - Collect and review GIS data and background meetings, communications, and information other meetings and deliverables In conjunction with the Byllesby Park planning process, we will need to collect: MEETINGS: »» County GIS data: boundaries, land use, ownership, existing features »» Kick-off meeting and Site Tour »» Natural resources: Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) & with County staff Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) »» Focus Group Meetings (half day, independent to Kenyon Park, Task 1.2 - Project Kick-off meeting with County staff combined with Kick-off staff The Project Kick-Off Meeting is proposed to be separate for this project. For meeting and site tour) efficiency, the 1-2 hour County Staff meeting is proposed to be combined with the »» Kick-off meeting with Advisory Site Tour and the Stakeholder/Focus Group Meetings for this project. Group (combined with Byllesby Task 1.3 - Site tour Park Advisory Group meeting) 1-2 hour site tour combined with the project kick-off meeting Task 1.4 - Conduct Stakeholder / Focus Group Meetings »» Independent focus group meetings for Kenyon Park »» Half day (4 hours) allocated to this task for meetings Task 1.5 - Project Kick-off meeting with Advisory Group (County Parks and Trails Board) »» One meeting combined with Byllesby process (recommended meet 1 hour prior to Byllesby Advisory Group meeting) »» Meeting will focus on understanding the goals for the park, as well as developing a preliminary vision and guiding principles

Task 1.6 - Base Mapping Task 1.7 - Site Inventory and Analysis Task 1.8 - Prepare Refined Project Schedule, including Public Engagement & Communications The refined project schedule will be developed jointly with the Byllesby Park process. While a separate “Public Engagement Plan” and “Communications Plan” will not be developed, they will be included as sections in this deliverable.

3 Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Proposal Understanding + Approach

Task 2 - INVENTORY AND RESEARCH Task 2 Summary (July-September 2016) DELIVERABLES: Task 2.1 - Prepare Existing Conditions maps and graphics »» Master Plan inventory and Task 2.2 - Research of Demographics and Recreation Trends research report updating Can be combined with some of the research on trends and demographics for existing park development Byllesby Park. and context; demographic and recreation trends; and Task 2.3 - Prepare Draft Inventory & Research Report identifying future needs Write and layout graphics for first couple chapters of the master plan document »» Park vision and guiding principles Task 2.4 - County staff coordination meeting »» Meeting agendas, summaries, Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a and materials/presentations Byllesby Park Meeting. MEETINGS: Task 2.5 - Prepare Final Inventory & Research Report »» Staff coordination meeting Includes edits to Draft Report »» County Board update #1 Task 2.6 - Goodhue County Board update #1 (combined with Byllesby Park Combined with Byllesby Park County Board update Board update)

HKGi Project Example: Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Red Wing, Minnesota

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Task 3 Summary Task 3 - CONCEPTS (September-December 2016) DELIVERABLES: »» Park concept alternatives Task 3.1 - Prepare Park Concept Alternatives illustrating recreation Develop 1-2 concept alternatives for development in the park development in graphic form »» Plan graphics with supporting narrative »» Sketches/precedent images as applicable »» Preferred park concept in »» Supporting narrative description of concepts graphic format with supporting narrative and supporting Task 3.2 - County staff coordination meeting graphics Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota »» Plan detail area sketches and County Staff Meeting. conceptual design sketches/ photo visualization for key Task 3.3 - Advisory Group meeting areas, to be determined at the One meeting combined with Byllesby process (assumed meeting 1 hour prior to discretion of the County, will be Byllesby Advisory Group meeting) provided as the budget allows Task 3.4 - Community Open House »» Meeting agendas, summaries, It is recommended that this Open House be held on the same day as the Byllesby and materials/presentations Park Open House. It is assumed that this is a 1.5 hour meeting in the Kenyon Area MEETINGS: attended by 1 to 2 HKGi staff. Assistance from Goodhue County Staff will be needed »» Staff coordination meeting in selecting the location, notifying area residents, and setting up for the meeting. »» Advisory Group meeting Task 3.5 - Advisory Group meeting (combined with Byllesby Park) One meeting to be held immediately after the Community Open House to review »» Community Open House feedback and reach consensus on the preferred concept for Kenyon Area Park. (combined with Byllesby Park, stand-alone meeting for 2 Task 3.6 - Prepare Preferred Concept Graphics & Narrative Goodhue County parks) »» Plan graphic »» Advisory Group meeting (held »» Detail area graphic(s) as necessary immediately after Open House) »» Limited Conceptual design sketches/photo visualization for key areas, as budget allows

5 Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Proposal Understanding + Approach

Task 4 - PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVALS Task 4 Summary (January-April 2017) DELIVERABLES: Task 4.1 - Prepare Preliminary Draft Master Plan Update »» Staff Review/Preliminary Draft »» Write Plan narrative Master Plan »» Format Graphics and develop content »» Public Review Draft Master Plan »» Layout document »» Final Master Plan »» Meeting agendas, summaries, Task 4.2 - Prepare Cost Estimates and materials/presentations Prepare planning level cost estimates for major development projects MEETINGS: Task 4.3 - County staff coordination meeting »» Staff coordination meetings (2) Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota »» Online input County Staff Meeting. »» County Board update #2 Task 4.4 - Prepare Public Review Draft Master Plan »» Includes edits from staff and Advisory Group »» Prepare PDF for posting on County website »» Prepare basic online survey to gather public input

Task 4.5 - County staff coordination meeting to review Public Input Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota County Staff Meeting. Task 4.6 - Prepare Final Master Plan Update Include edits from public input Task 4.7 - County Board Update #2 »» Present summary of final master plan to County Board »» Combine with Byllesby County Board meeting

HKGi Project Example Benson Park, N. Mankato, Minnesota

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Meetings In-person meetings and open houses can easily become one of the most costly components of a planning process. HKGi will coordinate Kenyon Area Park’s planning process as much as possible with both the Goodhue County and Dakota County Byllesby planning processes to maximize efficiencies.

Public Engagement The public engagement process is intended to involve a wide range of constituents, including Goodhue County elected officials, advisory commissions, affected municipalities, staff, partners, and stakeholders.T he process seeks to gather input on key park recreational needs and issues. It also seeks to solicit feedback and build consensus on park design alternatives. For all meetings, HKGi will be responsible for developing content and agendas with input from County Staff. HKGi will also prepare maps, exhibits, design drawings and layouts, feedback forms, presentations, and meeting summaries as appropriate. Meeting notices will be prepared for County Staff distribution. Proposed Public meetings: While the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requires only one public meeting as part of its master planning process, the proposed work scope includes a number of opportunities for public input: »» Conduct focus groups with park users, stakeholder groups, and non-park users -- This will be performed at the beginning of the process independent to Kenyon Park -- Half day (4 hours) dedicated to Kenyon Park stakeholders and focus groups »» Conduct 1 community open house to review proposed concepts -- The open house will be held on the same day as the Byllesby Park master planning process »» Online input - an online input opportunity will be held at the end of the process to provide feedback on the draft master plan. Goodhue County Parks and Trails Board »» 3 meetings as the Advisory Group for the Kenyon Area Park planning process (combined with the Byllesby Park process, potentially meet one hour ahead of Byllesby meetings, except that one meeting will be held after the Open House)

Goodhue County Board 2 meetings at key points in the process, combined with Byllesby Park. The first update will occur after the Inventory and Research Report and a Vision and Guiding Principles has been drafted. The second meeting will be to present the draft master plan for review and adoption. Goodhue County Staff »» 5 meetings »» The Kick-off meeting will be in person; all other meetings will be phone calls or Go To Meeting, unless they can be combined with another scheduled meeting to save travel time.

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Coordination with the Byllesby Park Master Planning Process The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with the concurrent Byllesby Park master planning process. The planning efforts will be linked with: »» Parallel project milestones and schedules »» Coordinated community engagement such as joint public open houses, coordinated on-line input, and combined stakeholder meetings (when logical)

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Schedule

Phase Jun ‘16 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan ‘17 Feb Mar Apr

Phase 1: Project Organization

Phase 2: Inventory and Research

Phase 3: Concepts

Phase 4: Plan Development and Approvals

Meetings County Staff (5 meetings)...... Site Tour (1 meeting)...... Advisory Group (3 meetings)...... Community Engagement - Focus Groups...... Community Engagement - Open House...... Community Engagement - Online Input...... County Board (2 meetings)......

9 Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Proposal Key Personnel

Paul Paige, RLA, President, will serve as Principal in Charge for the Kenyon Area Park Master Plan project, providing oversight, quality control and guidance for HKGi Project Example the overall conduct of the project. Paul has over two decades of experience as a Runestone Park park planner and landscape architect, and he has developed park master plans for Alexandria, Minnesota dozens of clients throughout his career. He is currently leading park master planning and design projects for the Woodland Trails Park in Elk River, South Loop Park in Bloomington, and Veterans Memorial Park in Chaska. Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP, will serve as Project Manager for the Kenyon Park project. She will coordinate the overall work of the project team and will be responsible for coordinating the planning process with Goodhue County staff. Rita brings over a dozen years of planning experience to this project, and she will provide strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to the project. She has worked with several Minnesota counties on park planning, active living, and grant writing projects. Her knowledge and experience working at the county level will be a valuable resource on this project. She is currently leading a park master planning process for Olmsted County, which has many similarities to the work that will need to be done for Kenyon Park. She has also managed the Rochester Park and Recreation System Master Plan and the Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment for Ramsey County. Gabrielle Grinde, PLA, will serve as the Lead Landscape Architect for the Kenyon Park project. In this role she will provide leadership and expertise for the inventory and analysis and concept development components of the project. Gabrielle brings outstanding experience as a park planner and landscape architect to this project. She has been a key contributor to several park and greenway projects in Dakota County, and she is providing park planning expertise to the Woodland Trails Park project in Elk River, a project that shares some similar characteristics with the Kenyon Park project. Gabrielle has also worked with the City of Duluth to develop a vision and plans for its St. Louis River Corridor parks and recreation facilities, for the Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo, and the Cross City Trail. Gabrielle will provide the project team with valuable insights and expertise related to park planning intended to achieve multiple public objectives. Kevin Clarke, Graduate Planner and Landscape Architect, will provide technical planning support in the area of GIS mapping, research, and data and conditions analysis. Kevin is currently providing similar service for the Barn Bluff Master Plan in Red Wing and the Woodland Trails Park Master Plan in Elk River. Both of these projects have similar characteristics to the Kenyon Park project. Recently Kevin has also been involved in planning for regional park and recreation amenities in Duluth, the Munger Spur in Hermantown and Proctor, and the Crow River and Mississippi River Regional Trails in Hennepin County.

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Key Personnel

Paul Paige PLA President | 612.252.7125 | [email protected]

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Rita Trapp AICP, LEED AP Planner | 612.252.7135 | [email protected]

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Gabrielle Grinde ASLA, PLA Landscape Architect | 612.252.7141 | [email protected]

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Kevin Clarke Graduate Planner & Landscape Designer | 612.252.7143 | [email protected]

Kevin is a community planner and landscape architect in training. At HKGi he has been especially involved with park and recreation planning, contributing to system master plans, individual park master plans, trail and bikeway plans, and athletic facilities plans. He has also participated in community comprehensive planning, neighborhood planning, land use analysis and planning, and site design projects. Kevin’s work at HKGi has focused on GIS mapping, conditions analysis, plan writing, and public engagement, and he has provided support for concept planning, design, and visual communication. In addition to his project work, Kevin has also been involved with volunteer Years of Experience: 5 community planning efforts including the Minnesota DesignT eam and the Urban Education: Land Institute’s UrbanPlan for High Schools and Universities. Before joining »» Landscape Architecture - HKGi, Kevin preserved and restored historic landscapes while at The Jens Jensen Center and The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin. He also brings construction University of Minnesota experience from multiple urban infill projects in Portland, Oregon. »» Urban and Regional Planning - University of Minnesota Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE »» B.A., Economics - »» Rice Creek Trail Master Plan | Dakota County, MN Saint John’s University »» Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan | Duluth, MN Memberships/ Affiliations: »» Mission Creek and Magney Snively Trail Planning | Duluth, MN »» Urban Land Institute - »» Greenfield Central Park Master Plan | Greenfield, MN UrbanPlan for High Schools and Universities »» Munger Trail Spur Connector Plan | Hermantown and Proctor, MN »» Minnesota Design Team »» MPRB - Northeast Athletic Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN »» McCarthy Center for Public »» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan | Ramsey County, MN Policy and Civic Engagement »» Hoffman and Glen Park Master Plans | River Falls, WI Awards »» Camden Ridge Park Plan | Chanhassen, MN »» 2015 MI APA Daniel Burnham »» Transportation Enhancement Grant Writing Services | Dakota County, MN Award for a Comprehensive »» Safe Routes to School Grant Writing Services | Dakota County, MN Plan - Comprehensive Plan for »» Transportation Enhancement Grant Writing Services | Anoka County, MN the City of Ironwood »» Safe Routes to School Grant Writing Services | Anoka County, MN »» Parks, Trails, and Bikeways Master Plan | Douglas County, MN »» Athletic Facilities Feasibility Study | Chanhassen, MN »» Athletic Facility Needs Assessment | White Bear Lake School District, MN »» Athletic Facility Needs Study | Woodbury, MN »» Athletic Facilities Master Plan | Worthington, MN »» Spectrum High School Athletic Facilities | Elk River, MN »» Recreation and Parks System Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN »» Park System Reinvestment Plan | Hopkins, MN »» Parks and Recreation System Plan | Inver Grove Heights, MN »» Park Dedication Update | Prior Lake, MN »» Trail and Sidewalk Study | Prior Lake, MN

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References The following pages provide brief descriptions of some of HKGi’s experience working on park planning projects similar to the Kenyon Park project. As indicated on the facing page, HKGi has a significant amount of similar experience working on regional park planning efforts. In addition, the references listed below can speak in greater detail about their experience working with HKGi.

Lisa Luokkala, Project Coordinator City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation Division 218-730-4312 [email protected]

Kristie Leshovsky, Planning and Zoning Administrator City of Moorhead 218-299-5374 [email protected]

Jennifer Ringold, Manager of Public Engagement and Citywide Planning Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 612-661-4864 [email protected]

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Park planning has been a foundation of HKGi’s work since its earliest days. The firm has developed longstanding park planning relationships with several Minnesota communities and governmental entities, including Chanhassen, Elk River, and Dakota County, and has been developing ongoing relationship with several other Minnesota communities. Current HKGi staff members have developed master plans for dozens of parks throughout the state. A partial list is included below, and descriptions of selected park planning projects can be found on the pages that follow. More park project descriptions are also included in the Byllesby Park Master Plan Update proposal, Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - preliminary which is being submitted concurrently with this proposal. site photo »» Big Ole/Central Park and Lake Connie - Alexandria, MN »» Kensington Runestone Park - Douglas County, MN »» Oxbow, Chester Woods, and Root River Parks Master Plans - Olmsted County (2016-current)* »» Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - Red Wing, MN (2015-current)* »» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan - Elk River, MN (2015-current)* »» Henry’s Woods Memorial Park - Hassan Township, MN »» Rice Marsh Lake Trail - Chanhassen, MN »» Sugarbush Preserve Master Plan - Livonia Township, MN St. Louis River Corridor National Water »» St. Louis River National Water Trail Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2015-current) Trail Master Plan »» Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Rochester, MN (2015-current) »» Mississippi River and Crow River Regional Trail Master Plans - Hennepin County, MN (2015-current) »» Springbrook Nature Center Master Plan and Site Design - Fridley, MN (2014-current) »» Dakota County Greenway Guidebook and Master Plans - Dakota County, MN (2010-current) »» Munger Trail Spur Plan and Feasibility Study - Hermantown and Procter, MN Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater (2014-15)* Conceptual Rendering »» Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2014-15) »» Tamarack Nature Center Early Childhood Center Site Design - Ramsey County, MN (2014) »» Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Vision Plan - Duluth, MN (2014) »» West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2014) »» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment - Ramsey County, MN (2014) »» Great River Passage Interpretive Master Plan - Saint Paul, MN (2014)

»» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - Anoka County, MN (2013) Munger Trail Spur Connector Master Plan »» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan - Ramsey County, MN (2013) »» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan - Dakota County, MN (2012) *Master Plans prepared to seek Regional Designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission

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Barn Bluff Park Master Plan Red Wing, Minnesota

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Woodland Trails Park Master Plan Elk River, Minnesota

A preliminary park concept HKGi developed HKGi is currently developing the master plan for Woodland Trails Park, which will for the Elk River Parks and Recreation become a signature park within the City of Elk River’s park system. The master Master Plan. planning process is in its early stages, but conceptual improvements include construction of a small warming house/program facility and a maintenance/storage facility. The majority of the park will remain in its current state, which includes mostly undisturbed woodland and an extensive trail network used primarily for cross country skiing. The master plan is intended to incorporate Big Tooth Ridge, which has functioned as an extension of the park, and improved wayfinding. T he master plan will also address invasive species removal and prevention, the need for additional natural resources and forestry planning, future connections to surrounding neighborhoods as the city grows, and integrating additional parkland as nearby mining operations conclude in the long term. This master plan is being developed with the intent of securing regional park status in the future.

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Kensington Runestone Park Master Plan Douglas County, Minnesota

Three concept plans were prepared for consideration of park improvements. The final Runestone Park Master Plan (above) is designed to emphasize the historic Ohman Farmstead and the Runestone Discovery site, while retaining family and group recreation uses.

Park Gateway and Ohman Farmstead detail. The final master plan emphasizes the relationship between the Ohman Farmstead and the Discovery Area.

The Kensington Runestone has garnered local, national and international interest since its discovery in 1898 by Olof Ohman. Douglas County, the Runestone Park Foundation and others recognized the need for a comprehensive plan to guide use, preservation and enhancement of the park and to fully tell the engaging stories associated with the Runestone, the Ohman family and the park. The County hired Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) to prepare a comprehensive plan for the park. To supplement their park planning expertise, HKGi teamed with 106 Group — cultural resource management consultants — and Kodet Architects to prepare the Runestone Park Comprehensive Plan, which also includes an Archaeological and Historic Preservation Plan and a Park Master Plan. The planning process involved research, site analysis, public and stakeholder input, and work sessions with County staff, Foundation members and the County Board. The Plan calls for a long-term phased approach to park enhancement. Application for listing the site on the National Register of Historic Places is recommended to reflect the National importance of the site and to enhance the ability to obtain grants and funding for historic and cultural resource enrichment. A partnership approach to further planning, funding, preservation and redevelopment is anticipated.

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Benson Park Master Plan North Mankato, Minnesota

Park Master Plan

Benson Park is a 70-acre regional park located at the developing edge of North Mankato. Today, the park is an open space asset oriented to passive uses such as walking, informal picnicking and bird watching. Much of the park, once used as agricultural land, is undeveloped, and therefore has yet to realize its potential as a primary community and regional destination. HKGi began the Master Plan efforts by working with City staff members and the Park & Green Spaces sub-committee to define a long-term vision and development for Benson Park. The goal was to create an engaging, first-choice destination for families and children wanting a natural resource focused recreation experience. The plan expands the range of passive uses in the park, establishes native habitats and introduces educational and interpretive components to become a first-class regional park. Some of the proposed master plan features include: Habitat restorations, interactive water play area, water quality improvements, main park entry and parking, formal and informal park shelters, playgrounds, natural play areas, amphitheater, sugar shack/tree house, picnic areas, outdoor classrooms and demonstration areas, fishing pier, interpretive boardwalk, additional storm pond capacity and winter skating, trails and interpretive signage.

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Sugarbush Preserve Master Plan Livonia Township, Minnesota

Master Plan recommendations provided specifications for trail construction and materials.

Sugarbush Preserve, located in Livonia Township, is a beautiful, remnant 40-acre Maple-Basswood forest with large maples, fern understory and pockets of shaded wetlands. Through the effort of many dedicated citizens, this site was rescued from fragmentation by a planned residential development and is now protected for all to enjoy as a public Natural and Scenic Area. HKGi led the development of the Master Plan document, which was completed in the spring of 2008. The Master Plan proposes guidelines for developing and managing the Preserve that will allow people to respectfully experience the forest and gain an understanding of its unique and sensitive plant and animal relationships.

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Fee and Hours Phase HKGi Hours Total Fees

Phase 1 - Organization 67 $6,150

Phase 2: Inventory and Research 57 $5,550

Phase 3: Concepts 69 $6,200

Phase 4: Plan Development and 82 $7,850 Approvals

Sub-Total 275 $25,750

Expenses $1,250

Total including Expenses $27,000

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