Parks Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 9:00 a.m. Bunker Hills Activities Center, Cedar Room Agenda
Parks and Recreation Update
County Board Items
1. Authorization of Joint Powers Agreement – City of Fridley 2. Authorization of Access Agreement – Rice Creek Watershed District 3. Authorization of Master Contracts – Utility Locating Services 4. Authorization of Matching County Funds - Minnesota Legacy Fund Grant Programs 5. Award of Contract - Exhibit and Displays/Design Build Services for Wargo Nature Center
Committee Items
6. Bunker Beach Water Park Wave Pool Renovation Recommendation 7. Chomonix Golf Course Professional Golf Services Consultant
Informational Items
8. Rice Creek Maintenance Building Concept Plan, Phase II 9. Bidding Bunker Beach Parking Lot and Park Trail Improvements 10. Open House for proposed changes to Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan 11. Contracts Processed
Public Comments
Please Limit to Two Minutes ANOKA COUNTY PARKS
the connection may • 2019 VOLUME 26 ISSUE 5 CONTENTS
EVENTS AND UPDATES
From the Director 3
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve Maintenance Facility 4
Camping Season Begins 4
Lake George Dam Reconstruction Preparations 5
Earth Day at Wargo Nature Center 5
Brighter Days Ahead for Bunker Park Stable 6
Training Time at Bunker Beach 7
Meet Chomonix’s New Golf Operations Manager 7
- 2 - FROM THE DIRECTOR: With Spring well under way, one of the many unique outdoor recreation opportunities the Anoka County Parks System has to offer is located at the Bunker Hills Archery Complex in Bunker Hills Regional Park. The evolution of the Bunker Hills Archery Complex is an interesting story that began about 40 years ago when Anoka County partnered with a local archery organization, Rapids Archery Club, to build the original building and field ranges near the south gatehouse in the late 1970’s. This archery facility operated successfully for approximately 20 years in this location.
In 1998, as part of the master planning process for Bunker Hills Regional Park, the plan called for the archery range to be relocated to the far west side of the park to better serve the long-term needs of the archers, minimize potential conflicts with other park uses and to minimize the impacts to the high-quality natural resources.
In early May of 1999, ironically, a train passing through the park sparked an intense wild land fire that burned 145 acres in the west quadrant of Bunker Hills Regional Park. The wildfire caused significant tree mortality of 3,700 mature pine trees and 200 oak trees. Park staff conducted a tree loss appraisal of the damages and submitted a restoration claim to the railroad company. As a result, a claim was negotiated and settled and provided the needed financial framework to move the archery complex over to its’ current location on the west side of the park, achieving the goals of the recently completed master plan.
In 2001, a state-of-the-art archery complex was constructed that included an 8,400 square foot clubhouse that offers 24 shooting stations, a full-service kitchen, seating area, restrooms, and training room. In addition, there are 5 outdoor ranges consisting of a large field-tip practice range, a broadhead range, and three National Field Archery designed loops with 56 unique shooting stations that co-exist with the surrounding oak savanna habitat and sand dune formations.
Rapids Archery Club is one of largest clubs in Minnesota that plans and coordinates multiple state- wide and national shooting events, year-round classes and programs for all ages, Junior Olympic Archery Development, and competitive leagues. When scheduled events are not taking place, the outdoor ranges are always open for public use and there are open public shooting opportunities at the indoor range.
If you haven’t visited the Bunker Hills Archery Complex yet, it is well worth your time to experience what has been described as one of the premier archery facilities in the Upper Midwest!
Jeff Perry - 3 - RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES PARK RESERVE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
In 2017/18, the first phase the Rice Creek maintenance facility was constructed. This included the construction of a cold storage building for equipment. The second phase of the project is to construct the office/breakroom area, restrooms, and a work and tool storage area. The County has hired BTR Architects for the design. Plans and specifications are underway, with construction scheduled to start in September or October of 2019 with completion in 2020. Funding for this project is provided through a Metro Regional Parks and Trails Legacy Grant.
CAMPING SEASON BEGINS
Several new and exciting changes have been made in the campgrounds and they are ready for the 2019 season. Based on customer feedback, additional concessions have been added to the Bunker Hills Campground and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground to accommodate requests for water and other beverages. The Bunker Hills Campground has new upgrades in the visitor center and out in the campground. Inside the visitor center, the meeting room was transformed into a warm and welcoming visitor lounge that has already been well received by our guests. Another exciting change in the Bunker Hills Campground is the new nature play area. This new space will create more opportunities for families to enjoy the outdoors and allow for guests to take full advantage of the creativity and adventure that is possible in Anoka County Parks.
- 4 - LAKE GEORGE DAM RECONSTRUCTION PREPARATIONS
The natural resource winter logging crew addressed an access issue associated with tree removals to the Lake George dam site. The access is located on property owned by the City of Oak Grove. A 600’ long by 16’ wide by 12’ tall access road was cleared to allow trucks and heavy equipment into the site. A large area near the dam was also cleared to stage equipment and materials. Wood from the removal of these trees will be utilized for a public firewood sale and campground firewood. The dam is being replaced as part of a grant from the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. This project will be a change in design from a sheet pile dam to a more natural weir that will facilitate fish passage while maintaining the historic water level in Lake George.
EARTH DAY AT WARGO NATURE CENTER
Make every day Earth Day! The weather finally cooperated and earth-friendly visitors flocked to Wargo Nature Center on April 20 for the annual Earth Day Celebration. Earth Day has been a great collaborative event with the city of Lino Lakes for more than 20 years. During the morning hours, more than 40 volunteers did a great job removing invasive plants, taking down fencing around the bird feeding station, and removing the aging signs along the trail. In the afternoon, focus shifted to a celebration of the earth. Thanks to the City of Lino Lakes, Tricia and the Toonies entertained kids with their earth-friendly message. Another thanks to a grant from the Anoka County Libraries, the Roe Family Singers kept the toes tapping and music filled the outdoor amphitheater. Visitors also enjoyed earth-friendly vendors, crafts, face painting, and outdoor fun. It was a wonderful day reminding us all to take care of the Earth!
- 5 - BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD FOR BUNKER PARK STABLE
The Maintenance Unit is charged with making sure our partners are well taken care of, and that the maintenance and upkeep of these facilities is at our high-quality standard. Over the past few years, the Maintenance Unit in conjunction with Facilities Management & construction staff have made great progress in standardizing the interior lighting at these buildings and facilities. With the relatively recent introduction of LED technology and ongoing maintenance needs with fluorescent light fixtures, the decision to begin converting to LED was financially sound and has reduced long-term maintenance costs by reducing the number of visits for bulb repair.
A recent project at the Bunker Hills Stables will quickly show the many benefits of converting. Between the Stables Riding Arena and Horse Barn, there were 62 eight-foot long double lamp fluorescent light fixtures. Each fixture totaled approximately 440 watts cost $70 for complete replacement and were expected to last about 12,000 hours. In addition to the energy and monetary costs of the lighting components, ongoing maintenance costs were high due to the specialized lift equipment and staff needed to efficiently replace these bulbs due to the unique use of the buildings, the harsh environment they were in, and the demands for good lighting for the Stable’s operation.
Over the course of approximately 2 days, a team of Facilities Management and Construction personnel skillfully retrofitted these two building with brand new LED fixtures. Each of the 62 fixtures were converted to the energy efficient 72-watt LED’s. At an almost identical replacement cost of $71.50 per fixture and an expected four-time greater life of 50,000 hours, the return on investment will be noticed almost immediately. In addition, Connexus Energy offers a rebate for converting to more energy efficient fixtures. In this case, the 72-watt retrofit kit will get reimbursed $25 each.
A special note of thanks goes to the four Facilities Management and Construction staff that completed the work: Tim Norling, Tim Barthel, Mike Herzog and Stalin Ballesteros.
- 6 - TRAINING TIME AT BUNKER BEACH
Bunker Beach completed seasonal interviews for the 2019 season. In total, 200 interview requests were sent out to applicants interested in maintenance, lifeguarding, concessions, and guest services. Next up is training for all departments. Before Bunker Beach opens for the season, each employee will go through an all-staff training and a department-specific training. These training sessions typically take around 15 hours to complete. Lifeguards also take a full review course and add around 30 hours of additional training before the season even starts.
Special announcement: Bunker Beach is holding a lifeguard training course for new guards on May 24 through 27. Employment is not guaranteed, but this course will be taught entirely at Bunker Beach and participants will get the chance to experience training at a water park.
MEET CHOMONIX’S NEW GOLF OPERATIONS MANAGER
From palm trees to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve. Mark Johnson accepted the Golf Operations Manager position at Chomonix Golf Course and started his employment with Anoka County on April 15. Mark and his family have spent the past 13 years living and working in southern California. His wife and two kids are excited to move back to Minnesota to be closer to family and to further progress Mark’s career in the golf industry.
Previously, Mark was the Head Golf Professional at Talega Golf Club for 10 years in San Clemente. He is a 2008 graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy with a degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management. His interest in golf started at a young age picking range balls at a small course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. With more than 20 years of golf course experience, Mark brings a proven golf business background and exceptional customer service practice to the Chomonix Clubhouse operations in 2019.
- 7 - COUNTY BOARD ACTION ITEM 1 – AUTHORIZATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT – CITY OF FRIDLEY Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Committee to recommend to the County Board to authorize a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fridley for Rice Creek West Regional Trail (Locke Park) parkland exchange for the City of Fridley’s Civic Campus Redevelopment Area (Anoka County Contract C007070).
Previous Committee / County Board Action February 2017 – Authorization of resolution for land exchange January 2017 – Committee reviewed and authorized proceeding with parkland exchange June 2016 – Committee reviewed City of Fridley’s concept proposal for the Columbia Arena area redevelopment.
Background / Analysis In 2017, the Committee approved proceeding with a parkland exchange for the City of Fridley’s Civic Campus area development and the County Board authorized Resolution #2017-18 approving the parkland exchange. This parkland exchange came about as mitigation for the City impacting about 1 acre of regional parkland along Rice Creek West Regional Trail for a new roadway as part of the Civic Campus development. The impacted acre is being replaced with an acre in the southeast corner of the development area. The replacement land is of higher quality than the impacted land.
The County has been working with the City to develop a Joint Powers Agreement for the parkland exchange and a regional trail easement. The City of Fridley approved the JPA at their April 22, 2019 City Council meeting.
Conclusion / Recommendation For the Committee to recommend to the County Board to authorize a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fridley for Rice Creek West Regional Trail parkland exchange for the City of Fridley’s Civic Campus Redevelopment Area (Anoka County Contract C007070).
Supporting Documents JPA and associated exhibits
Lead Staff Karen Blaska, Park Planner
Anoka County Contract No. C0007070
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANOKA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR CONVEYANCE OF RIGHT OF WAY AND TRAIL EASEMENT
This Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) is made and entered into this ____ day of ______, 2019, by and between the County of Anoka, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 ("County”) and the City of Fridley, a municipal corporation under the laws of the State of Minnesota, 7071 University Avenue NE, Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (“City”).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of completing its new Civic Campus at Locke Park Pointe, the former Columbia Arena site, in Fridley, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City plans to construct a road which will provide access from 71st Avenue N.E. to the Civic Center campus, Locke County Park, and adjacent residential development (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the road improvements will require the use of certain park land on the western edge of Locke Park, which will then be compensated by the City through the conveyance of replacement park land to be added to the park boundary, as depicted in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City also agrees to convey a Trail Easement to the County, running over the southerly fifteen feet of the Lock Parkway right-of-way, adjacent to the residential developments, that will serve as part of the Rice Creek West Regional Trail and will provide public access to Locke Park; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of each jurisdiction to collaborate in this Project regarding the road configuration, replacement park land, and trail facilities that benefit both local and county area residents; and
WHEREAS, access to parks, trails, and recreation areas are essential to the quality of life, health, and welfare of the residents of the City, the County, and the region; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes political subdivisions of the State to enter into joint powers agreements for the joint exercise of powers common to each.
1 NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS MUTUALLY STIPULATED AND AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
I. PURPOSE
The parties have joined together to enable the City to construct a roadway (Locke Parkway) as part of its overall Civic Campus project at Locke Point Park, which includes a large residential development. The parcels and land areas involved in the Project are legally described and depicted in a series of exhibits, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Further, it is the purpose of this Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”) to provide for the planning, conveyance of property, construction, and costs necessary to complete the Project and provide for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Project.
II. REPLACEMENT PARK LAND
The City plans to construct a road on the westerly edge of Locke Park, which is currently owned by the City but situated within the regional park boundary. In exchange for the City’s use of park land for its right of way, the City shall provide and identify replacement park land, to be added to the boundary for Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor. The proposed right of way to be removed from the park boundary and the replacement park land are depicted in Exhibit A and legally described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of Exhibit B, attached hereto.
III. CONVEYANCE OF TRAIL EASEMENT
The regional trail lies within Outlot D of the Locke Park Pointe plat. As part of the Project, a portion of regional trail will be relocated and shifted south from its original location, as depicted in Exhibit A and legally described in paragraph (3) of Exhibit B. The City will construct the portion of regional trail depicted herein within one (1) year of this Agreement, and shall convey to the County a 15-foot-wide Permanent Easement for trail purposes over the Rice Creek West Regional Trail alignment, to provide public access to Locke Park and the regional trail. A “preliminary description” of the trail easement area is included in paragraph (4) of Exhibit B, and is subject to modification by agreement of the parties. The parties agree that the easement will not be finalized or recorded until substantial completion of the Project. The parties further agree to work together in achieving a final description of the trail easement as soon as reasonably possible during completion of the Project. The City shall maintain the portion of the regional trail located within the residential development, as described in Section VIII. below.
IV. METHODS AND COST ALLOCATION
a. Planning and Design The City shall provide for the planning, engineering, construction, and construction administration for the Project solely at the City’s expense. The City shall be responsible for all engineering and design services and will prepare plans and specifications for the Project in consultation with the County. The regional trail shall be reconstructed to Anoka County’s specifications.
2 b. Bidding / Construction The City shall do the calling for all bids and the accepting of all bid proposals, and shall cause the construction of the Project in conformance with the approved plans and specifications. After receipt of all necessary governmental approvals, the City shall cause the commencement of the Project's construction, shall keep the County informed of its progress, and shall manage the Project through to completion.
c. Trail Closure and Detour Routes Since the construction of the Project will necessitate short-term, temporary closures and re-routing of the Rice Creek West Regional Trail, the City will provide detour routes, as depicted in Exhibit C1, attached hereto, to ensure public access to Locke County Park and to the regional trail adjacent to the Project. The City will post signage, as depicted in Exhibit C2, at all times during construction to inform the public of the locations of trail closures and detour routes.
d. Restoration Activities The City shall restore, at its own cost, all areas of County property that are disturbed or damaged during the Project, including any park land and the regional trail, if impacted. Any damaged areas shall be restored to Anoka County’s specifications.
V. TERM / TERMINATION
This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon signing and will remain in effect until the Project and all restoration activities are completed, with exception of the ownership and maintenance provisions in Section VII., which shall continue indefinitely.
VI. STRICT ACCOUNTABILITY
A strict accounting shall be made of all funds and reports of all receipts and disbursements shall be made upon request by either party.
VII. OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
The City shall own and maintain all improvements within the Project, with the exception of the Trail Easement as described in Section III, above. The City will maintain that portion of the regional trail within Outlot D, including mowing, trash pick-up, crack-sealing, pothole repairs, stormwater maintenance and any other repairs or maintenance needed within Outlot D. The County is responsible to plow the trail in the winter and for regional trail construction. Any damage caused to the regional trail from activities or construction performed by the City or its contractors shall be restored by the City at its sole cost to the original condition of the trail before the damage occurred.
3 VIII. NOTICES
For purposes of delivery of any notices hereunder, the notice shall be effective if delivered to the County Adminstrator of Anoka County, 2100 Third Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303, on behalf of the County, and to the City Administrator for the City of Fridley, 7071 University Avenue NE, Fridley, Minnesota 55432, on behalf of the City.
IX. INDEMNIFICATION / INSURANCE
Subject to exceptions and limitations provided by law, including but not limited to those contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466, the City agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County from any claims, losses, costs, expenses or damages resulting from the acts or omissions of its respective officers, agents, or employees relating to activities conducted under this Agreement. The City shall maintain the insurance as set forth in Exhibit D and shall name the County of Anoka as additional insured on any such policies.
X. SEVERABILITY
Should any portion, term, condition, or provision of this Agreement be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflicts with any laws of the State of Minnesota, or be otherwise rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining portions, terms, conditions and provisions shall not be affected thereby.
XI. AMENDMENT
Any alterations, variations, modifications or amendments to the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by the parties.
XII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and all negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter thereof, as well as any previous agreement presently in effect between the parties to the subject matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates written below:
COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF FRIDLEY:
By: ______By: ______Rhonda Sivarajah, Chair Scott Lund County Board of Commissioners Mayor
Dated: ______Dated: ______
ATTEST
By: ______By: ______Jerry Soma Wally Wysopal County Administrator City Manager
Dated: ______Dated: ______
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ______By: ______Christine Carney Attorney for the City Assistant County Attorney
Dated: ______Dated: ______
5 STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 47 (UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE)
EAST SERVICE DRIVE
71ST AVENUE N.E. AVENUE 71ST OUTLOT D (LOCKE PARKWAY) (LOCKE D OUTLOT LOCKE PARK MASTER PLAN BOUNDARY AMMENDMENT CITY OF FRIDLEY CIVIC CAMPUS PROJECT
Legal Descriptions for the Project
1. Proposed Right of Way Description (Removed from Park Boundary) That part of the West 50.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying South of the North 50.00 feet thereof, and lying northerly of the following described line:
Commencing at the northwest corner of Outlot C, LOCKE POINTE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota; thence easterly and northeasterly 131.38 feet, along the north line of said Outlot C, LOCKE POINTE, being a tangential curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 204.00 feet, a central angle of 36 degrees 53 minutes 50 seconds, and chord bearing of North 58 degrees 22 minutes 41 seconds East, assumed bearing, to the West line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence continuing along the northeasterly extension of the last described curve, 145.92 feet to its intersection with the East line of the West 50.00 feet of said Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter and said line there terminating.
2. Proposed Park Replacement Description Outlot C, LOCKE POINTE according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
3. Proposed Trail Easement The trail lies within Outlot D of the Locke Park Pointe plat. It is generally the Northerly 10.00 feet of the Southerly 13 feet of Outlot D, but its location follows the curb and is not follow the south line of Outlot D exactly. Below is a preliminary description of the trail, that will be located after constructed and a new description determined based on the constructed.
4. Preliminary Trail Easement Description The northerly 10.00 feet of the southerly 13.00 feet of Outlot D, LOCKE PARK POINTE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota.
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Connecting trail 67th Ave NE 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Miles ´ EXHIBIT D CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE ($100,000 TO $500,000) INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Bidders/contractors/consultants (hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”) will procure and maintain for the duration of this Agreement/Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”), insurance coverage for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work herein by the Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. ANOKA COUNTY CONTRACT NUMBER: ______.
1.1 Commercial General Liability and Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor will maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance, with a limit of not less than $3,000,000 each occurrence.
1.1.1 CGL Insurance will be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 96 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage), and will cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal injury and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract.
1.1.2 Anoka County, including all its elected and appointed officials, all its employees and volunteers, all its boards, commissions and/or authorities and their board members, employees, and volunteers, and all its officers, agents, and consultants, are named as Additional Insured under the CGL, using ISO additional insured endorsement CG 20 10 10 01 and CG 20 37 10 01 or substitute providing equivalent coverage, and under the commercial umbrella, if any, with respect to liability arising out of the Contractor’s work and services performed for the County. This coverage shall be primary to the Additional Insured.
1.1.3 The County’s insurance will be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and will not contribute to it. The Contractor’s coverage will contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the County, its agents, officers, directors, and employees.
1.1.4 Coverage as required in Paragraph in 1.1 herein will include Per-Project General Aggregate Limit, using ISO form CG 25 03 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage).
1.1.5 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor waives all rights against Anoka County and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the Commercial General Liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor pursuant to Paragraph 1.1 herein.
1.2 Automobile Liability. Contractor will maintain Automobile Liability and, if necessary, commercial umbrella insurance, with a limit of not less than $3,000,000 each accident.
1.2.1 Automobile insurance will cover liability arising out of Any Auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos). If the Contractor does not own any vehicles, Anoka County will accept hired and non-owned autos with a letter from the Contractor stating that it does not own any autos.
1.2.2 Coverage as required in Paragraph 1.2 herein will be written on ISO form CA 00 01, or substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy will be endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage equivalent to that provided in the 1990 and later edition of CA 00 01.
1.2.3 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor waives all rights against Anoka County and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the business auto liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor pursuant to Paragraph 1.2 herein.
1.3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Contractor will maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Minnesota and Employer's Liability Insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 Bodily Injury By Accident for each accident, not less than $1,000,000 Bodily Injury By Disease each employee, and not less than $1,000,000 Bodily Injury By Disease policy limit.
1.3.1 If Contractor is not required by statute to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance, Contractor must provide a letter on their letterhead which includes:
1.3.1.1 Evidence as to why the Contractor is not required to obtain Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
1.3.1.2 A statement in writing which agrees to provide notice to Anoka County of any change in Contractor’s exception status under Minn. Stat. § 176.041; and
1.3.1.3 A statement which agrees to hold Anoka County harmless and indemnify the County from and against any and all claims and losses brought by Contractor or any subcontractor or other persons claiming injury or illness resulting from the performance of work for this Contract.
1.3.2 Waiver of Subrogation. Contractor waives all rights against Anoka County and its agents, officers, directors and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance obtained by Contractor pursuant to Paragraph 1.3 herein. Contractor will obtain an endorsement equivalent to WC 00 03 13 to affect this waiver.
1.4 Builders’ Risk Insurance. Anoka County will maintain Builders’ Risk Insurance for this project. Contractor will be responsible for the $15,000.00 deductible.
1.5 Other Insurance Provisions
1.5.1 Prior to the start of this Contract, Contractor will furnish Anoka County with completed copies of its certificate(s) of insurance and copies of the additional insured endorsement(s), waivers of subrogation, and any other required documents, dated within two (2) weeks of the award of this Contract, all executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements set forth herein.
1.5.2 Cancellation and Material Change Endorsement shall be included on all insurance policies required by the County. Thirty (30) days' Advance Written Notice of Cancellation, Non-Renewal, Reduction in insurance coverage and/or limits, and ten (10) days' written notice of non-payment of premium shall be sent to the County at the office and attention of the Certificate Holder. This endorsement supersedes the Standard Cancellation Statement on Certificates of Insurance to which this endorsement is attached.
1.5.3 No Representation of Coverage Adequacy. By requiring insurance herein, Anoka County does not represent that coverage and limits will necessarily be adequate to protect the Contractor and such coverage and limits shall not be deemed as a limitation on Contractor’s liability under the indemnities granted to Anoka County in this Contract.
1.5.4 Failure of Anoka County to demand such certification or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of Anoka County to identify deficiency from evidence that is provided will not be construed as a waiver of Contractor’s obligation to maintain such insurance.
1.5.5 Failure to maintain the required insurance may result in termination of this Contract at Anoka County's option.
1.5.6 Contractor will provide certified copies of all insurance policies required herein within ten (10) days if requested in writing by Anoka County.
1.5.7 Cross-Liability coverage. If Contractor’s liability does not contain the standard ISO separation of insured provision, or a substantially similar clause, they shall be endorsed to provide cross-liability coverage.
1.5.8 For any policy written on a claims-made basis, the Contractor warrants that any retroactive date applicable to coverage under the policy precedes the effective date of this Contract; and that continuous coverage will be maintained for an extended discovery period of two (2) years beginning from the time that work under this Contract is completed.
1.5.9 Acceptability of Insurer(s). Anoka County reserves the right to reject any insurance carriers that are rated less than: A.M. Best rating of A: IV. COUNTY BOARD ACTION ITEM 2 – AUTHORIZATION OF ACCESS AGREEMENT FOR RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Parks Committee to recommend to the County Board to authorize an Access Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for work on Rice Creek within Locke Park, part of the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor (Anoka County Contract # C0007173).
Previous Committee / County Board Action N/A
Background / Analysis Rice Creek Watershed District (District) approached the County with a request for an agreement to allow the District access to Locke Park, part of Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor, to conduct restoration activities along Rice Creek. The District is preparing plans and specs to stabilize the eroding streambanks and improve water quality and habitat within the creek corridor and has received Clean Water Legacy Funds for the project. Upon completion of the project, the District will be responsible for maintaining the project for 25 years. There will be no permanent impacts to the facilities or amenities within the park and trail corridor. Paved trails and bridges in the project area may be temporarily impacted during construction, but detour routes will be provided. Construction is anticipated to occur in 2020 and 2021. There will be no cost to Anoka County for this project.
Since the City of Fridley owns the land Locke Park consists of, this will be a three-party agreement between the Watershed District, Anoka County and the City of Fridley. Staff worked with the District, City of Fridley and County Attorney’s office to develop an Access Agreement for approval and signature.
Conclusion / Recommendation For the Parks Committee to recommend to the County Board to authorize an Access Agreement with Rice Creek Watershed District for work on Rice Creek within Locke Park, part of the Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor (Anoka County Contract # C0007173).
Supporting Documents Agreement Exhibit A
Lead Staff Karen Blaska, Park Planner
Anoka County Contract C0007173
Access Agreement City of Fridley, County of Anoka, and the Rice Creek Watershed District
Lower Rice Creek Stabilization Project
THIS ACCESS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made by and among the City of Fridley (“City”), County of Anoka (“County”), and the Rice Creek Watershed District (“District”), political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota;
WHEREAS the City owns property between MN Highways 47 and 65 in the City of Fridley that is crossed by Rice Creek (the “Property”), and that consists of four parcels with property identification numbers 11-30-24-43-0001, 11-30-24-44-0001, 12-30-24-33-0001 and 13-30-24- 22-0075; and
WHEREAS the County operates a natural and recreational area on the Property known as Locke Park and maintains, by agreement, bituminous recreational trails within the Property and the riparian corridor; and
WHEREAS the Rice Creek streambank within the Property is unstable and eroding in several locations; and
WHEREAS the District has prepared a plan to stabilize eroding streambanks and improve water quality and habitat (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS the City and County concur in the public benefit and improvement to the Property, and support the Project; and
WHEREAS the District has received a Clean Water Fund (CWF) grant from the State of Minnesota that will provide substantial funding for the Project; and
WHEREAS the CWF grant agreement requires that the District maintain the Project for 25 years; and
NOW THEREFORE, the City, County, and District enter into this Access Agreement (“Agreement”) as follows, intending to be legally bound hereby:
1. RIGHT OF ENTRY AND NOTICE TO PROCEED.
a. The District, its employees and contractors are granted access to the Property depicted in the Exhibit A, attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein, subject to subsequent agreement of the parties as to the Construction Limits. Upon
1 completion of plans and specifications by the District’s engineers, the parties agree to define specific construction limits within Exhibit A, for the design and construction of the Project, including but not limited to land and vegetation disturbance, excavation, recontouring of the channel and adjacent land, structural and bioengineered features, seeding and planting, staging, stockpiling, installations to protect work-in-progress and public safety, and all other operations convenient or necessary for design and construction, or to conform to the CWF grant agreement. The District will provide plans/specifications to the County and City for review. Once an agreement is reached by the parties as to the specific Construction Limits for the Project and access routes, the County will issue a Notice to Proceed to enable the District to commence construction. The Construction Limits will be reasonably convenient for, and not impose unnecessary cost on, Project construction. Before construction, the District, County, and City will further confer on site to identify trees that may be removed.
b. TERM / TERMINATION OF RIGHT OF ENTRY: The right of entry and occupation described in the above paragraph will commence immediately upon execution of this Agreement for design purposes, and on June 1, 2020, or the date of the County’s Notice to Proceed (whichever is later) for construction purposes. The right of entry for construction purposes ceases on December 31, 2021, or when the District confirms in writing that the Project has been completed, whichever is earlier. Notwithstanding this termination of the right of entry, the parties agree that the District will have a continuing right of entry as necessary for ongoing maintenance of the Project, described herein.
2. PERMITS/APPROVALS.
The County and City each will timely give the District any information in its possession regarding subsurface structures, utilities, other physical features, and any other information relevant to project development and design. Each party will cooperate with the District in securing permits and approvals in its status as landowner, and will timely process any permit or approval that the District requires for the Project. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §103D.335, subdivision 24, each party will not charge a fee for any such permit or approval.
3. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS. The Project will conform to the following requirements:
a. All permanent land disturbance will be within the existing 100-year floodplain of Rice Creek, as the floodplain is delineated on Attachment A. The Project will not expand the 100-year floodplain of Rice Creek either in the Project area or generally.
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b. The permanent alterations constituting the Project will not encroach on bituminous trail or structural components of walking bridges.
c. The District will repair and restore all lands and improvements within the Property, including bituminous trails and structures, to their materially preexisting condition before the Project, except for those structures or land that will be permanently altered by the Project, per the plans/specifications, or where the owning party waives that requirement in writing.
d. The District will require its contractor to meet all local requirements for traffic control and public safety, to provide for public safety, to keep the Project site clean and clear of trash and debris, and to avoid interference with trail use to the extent feasible. No trails or portions of trail will be closed during the Project without prior consent of the County and detour routes and signage in place to inform the public.
e. The District will require that its contractor name the City and County as additional insureds under its commercial general liability policy during construction, with primary coverage on a noncontributory basis and a coverage limit of at least $1.5 million per claim and aggregate. Each party will be named as a holder and will receive a certificate of insurance before contractor entry for construction.
f. If any dewatering of the work site is required, waters will be diverted and returned to the Rice Creek channel downstream.
4. SIGNAGE.
The District, City and County may collaborate to erect and maintain public informational and educational signage in conformance with reasonable size and location conditions of the City and County. Signage will recognize the collaboration of the parties. The District will be responsible, at its cost, for signage necessary to meet CWF grant agreement terms, but the parties otherwise may agree to share signage costs and responsibilities.
5. COSTS.
The District is responsible for all costs of the Project, unless otherwise stated herein. Neither the City nor the County will be responsible for any part of the cost of Project design, construction, maintenance, or required permits, except for each entity’s own costs that may be necessary to meet its responsibilities under this Agreement.
6. INDEMNIFICATION.
The District will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County and the City, including their officials and employees, from any and all claims, losses, actions, costs, damages and liabilities to the degree they are the result of any action or omission of the District in the design,
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construction, or maintenance of the Project that is the basis for the District’s liability in law or equity. This indemnification provision shall not be construed to waive any immunity to a tort claim that any party may otherwise have by virtue of its status as a government entity. This Agreement shall affect only the allocation of liability between the parties to this Agreement and creates no right in and waives no immunity, defense, or liability limit with respect to any third party.
7. MAINTENANCE.
For a period of 25 years from the date of project completion, the District may enter and occupy the Property, including with light vehicles, to inspect and maintain the Project. On District request, the City and County will provide reasonably convenient access and limits for Project maintenance. The District will provide at least one week’s written notice to the City and County before accessing the property using motorized equipment for Project inspection or maintenance. The District will be responsible for any impact or disturbance of land, trails, or structures as a result of Project maintenance, and will repair all impacts or disturbed areas materially to their materially preexisting condition, except where the owner waives that requirement in writing. During the 25-year period of maintenance, neither the City nor the County will disturb, or authorize disturbance of, the channel bed or banks within the Project limits without written District concurrence.
8. NOTICES.
All communications and notices under this Agreement will be made to the following representatives of the parties, or to such other representative as a party may advise the others in writing:
For the District: Administrator, Rice Creek Watershed District 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, #611 Blaine, MN 55449 763-398-3070
For the County: Jeff Perry, Director of Anoka County Parks 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304 763-324-3409
For the City: ______7071 University Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 763-571-3450
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9. AMENDMENT
Any alterations, variations, modifications or amendments to the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing and duly signed by the parties.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
It is understood and agreed that the entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and that this Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and all negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter thereof, as well as any previous agreement presently in effect between the parties to the subject matter thereof.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties of this Agreement have hereunto set their hands on the dates written below:
RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
By: ______Dated: ______Phil Belfiori, Administrator
COUNTY OF ANOKA
By: ______Dated: ______Rhonda Sivarajah, Chair Anoka County Board of Commissioners
By: ______Dated: ______Jerry Soma County Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ______Dated: ______Christine V. Carney Assistant County Attorney
CITY OF FRIDLEY
By: ______Dated: ______Scott Lund Mayor
By: ______Dated: ______Wally Wysopal City Manager
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COUNTY BOARD ACTION ITEM 3 – AUTHORIZATION OF MASTER CONTRACTS FOR UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Committee to recommend to the County Board to enter into three master contracts with three different utility locating companies.
Previous Committee / County Board Action March 2018 – Authorization of final 1-year utility locate renewal
Background / Analysis The County enters into Master Contracts with various vendors to streamline the purchasing process. In 2014, the County entered into master contracts with two utility locating companies. These were three-year contracts, with the option of two 1-year renewals. The County opted to renew the contacts for the two 1-year renewals. As the end of the renewal period nears, Parks staff worked with the Purchasing Department to issue a new Request for Proposal for utility locating services. Three companies responded. Proposers provided their qualifications, references and rate sheets. Two of the three companies are currently under master contract with the County. Once executed, these contracts will be available for use by all County departments.
Conclusion / Recommendation The Parks Committee recommends to the County Board to award master contracts to the following utility locating service companies:
ZoneOne Locating – Anoka County Contract C0007211 Dell Comm Inc. – Anoka County Contract C0007212 Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS) – Anoka County Contract C0007213
Supporting Documents Contracts are in process with Purchasing/County Attorney’s Office pending County Board approval.
Lead Staff Karen Blaska, Park Planner
COUNTY BOARD ACTION ITEM 4 – AUTHORIZATION OF MATCHING COUNTY FUNDS – MINNESOTA LEGACY FUND GRANT PROGRAMS Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested To recommend to the County Board authorization of matching County funds for grant requests to the Minnesota Legacy Fund for a Rum River Habitat Enhancement Initiative in Anoka County.
Previous Committee / County Board Action December 5, 2018: Authorization to Submit Funding Requests to the Minnesota Legacy Fund
Background / Analysis In December of 2018, the Parks Committee authorized staff to submit funding requests to various Minnesota Legacy Fund Programs for a Rum River Habitat Enhancement Initiative in Anoka County. Since then, Department staff has been working with the Anoka Conservation District in further developing a comprehensive Rum River Habitat Enhancement Strategy that includes quantifying the erosion inventory, identifying project approaches, and proposed financing. There are a total of 80 erosion sites involving 133 property owners that span just over 7 miles. Combined, the sites contribute more than 7,800 tons per year of sediment into the river. For this project, one of three general stabilization approaches is proposed for each eroding stretch based on erosion severity, as well as total bank or bluff height. The three stabilization approaches considered are: 1. Cedar tree revetments: Anchoring Eastern Red Cedar trees to the toe of the slope to reduce water velocities near the bank to protect against erosion and promote sediment deposition, which and can help rebuild the bank. Revetments are well-suited to lesser erosion problems and are relatively inexpensive to install. They have a 10-year life, but with property maintenance can result in the bank being naturally stabilized within the 10 years.
2. Bioengineering: Light toe armoring with minor grading and vegetative bank stabilization. Bioengineering is appropriate to correct active erosion that is not on a severe cutbank, does not threaten critical infrastructure, and does not have a high bluff elevation or extremely steep slopes. The cost of bioengineering per linear foot treated is less than 40% of armoring. Bioengineering is considered more ecologically friendly and consistent with aesthetic goals for scenic waterways.
3. Armoring: Hard armoring of the toe of the slope up to the 10-year water level, likely involving significant bank grading. Armoring is necessary for severe cutbanks, steep tall bluffs, or in situations where critical infrastructure is being threatened by active erosion.
Below, Table 1 illustrates the total riverbank stabilization need by approach and ownership type.
Table 1: Total Riverbank Stabilization Need by Approach and Ownership Type
Ownership Project Design Cost Construction Owners Sites Approach Total Cost ($) Type Length (ft) ($) Cost ($) (#) (#)
Armor Private 8047$ 1,376,630 $ 7,403,407 $ 8,780,036 35 16 State 752$ 108,045 $ 658,312 $ 766,357 1 1 Armor Total 8800$ 1,484,674 $ 8,061,719 $ 9,546,393 36 17 Bio-eng. City 1255$ 59,787 $ 277,391 $ 337,178 5 4 County 2605$ 135,398 $ 857,481 $ 992,878 6 5
Private 5461$ 353,391 $ 2,144,926 $ 2,498,318 23 11
State 662$ 28,370 $ 165,587 $ 193,958 2 1 Bio-eng. Total 9983$ 576,946 $ 3,445,385 $ 4,022,332 36 21 Revet City 3175$ 30,201 $ 89,754 $ 119,955 8 5 County 4798$ 40,568 $ 112,838 $ 153,406 9 9 Private 10697$ 118,343 $ 251,713 $ 370,055 44 28 Revet Total 18670$ 189,111 $ 454,305 $ 643,416 61 42 Grand Total 37453$ 2,250,731 $ 11,961,409 $ 14,212,141 133 80
The budget timeline below represents two 3-year grants (phase 1 & 2) spanning five total years, with a 1- year overlap in the middle. Prior to applying for phase 2, a program assessment to determine public value and interest will be conducted. Should subsequent phases be sought, additional county match would be requested.
County Landowner State FY & Grant Grant ($) Phase Match ($) Match ($) 2020 $ 629,845 $ 100,000 $ 68,919 1 BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 175,601 $ 21,950 $ 21,950 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 380,902 $ 68,213 $ 38,470 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 73,342 $ 9,837 $ 8,499 2021 $ 629,845 $ 100,000 $ 68,919 1 BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 175,601 $ 21,950 $ 21,950 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 380,902 $ 68,213 $ 38,470 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 73,342 $ 9,837 $ 8,499 2022 $ 629,845 $ 100,000 $ 68,919 1-2 BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 175,601 $ 21,950 $ 21,950 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 380,902 $ 68,213 $ 38,470 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 73,342 $ 9,837 $ 8,499 2023 $ 629,845 $ 100,000 $ 68,919 2 BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 175,601 $ 21,950 $ 21,950 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 380,902 $ 68,213 $ 38,470 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 73,342 $ 9,837 $ 8,499 2024 $ 629,845 $ 42,711 $ 68,919 2 BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 175,601 $ 21,950 $ 21,950 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 380,902 $ 10,924 $ 38,470 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 73,342 $ 9,837 $ 8,499
Total 5 Year Plan BWSR - Clean Water Fund $ 878,004 $ 109,750 $ 109,750 LSOHC - Outdoor Heritage Fund $ 1,904,512 $ 283,777 $ 192,352 DNR - Conservation Partners Legacy $ 366,711 $ 49,184 $ 42,494 Total $ 3,149,226 $ 442,711 $ 344,596 As a result, if successful in securing grant funds from all three Legacy fund programs, the County’s maximum matching requirements would be as follows over the next five years:
2020: $100,000 2021: $100,000 2022: $100,000 2023: $100,000 2024: $42,711
The total 5-year county match shall not exceed $442,711.
The Anoka Conservation District would be the lead agency in applying for the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council grant and the Clean Water Fund grant programs. Anoka County would be lead agency in applying for the Conservation Partners Legacy grant program.
Conclusion / Recommendation To recommend to the County Board authorization of matching county funds for grant requests to the Minnesota Legacy Fund for a Rum River Conservation Initiative in Anoka County that includes a total maximum county match not to exceed $442,711 from 2020 through 2024, pending successful grant awards.
Supporting Documents Stabilization Method Illustrations
Lead Staff Jeff Perry, Park Director
Cedar Tree Revetments
Bioengineering
Armoring
COUNTY BOARD ACTION ITEM 5 – Exhibit and Displays Design/Build Services for Wargo Nature Center Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Parks Committee to recommend to the Board to award contract for the Exhibit and Displays/Design Build Services for the Wargo Nature Center.
Previous Committee / County Board Action September 2013: Authorization to Issue RFP for Master Planning Wargo Nature Center Campus November 2013: Authorization to Award Master Plan Contract for Wargo Nature Center Campus March 2014: Joseph E. Wargo Nature Center Master Planning Progress Report January 2016: Award of Bid for Wargo Nature Center Pedestrian Planning Project December 2018: Authorization to issue RFP for Design/Build Services.
Background / Analysis In 2014, the Wargo Nature Center Master Plan was completed which identified a vision, goals, and strategies, as well as phasing and priorities for future infrastructure enhancements. Goal #3 of the master plan was to improve the entry experience and sense of welcome. As a result, the first phase improved the entry experience by re-working the entrance path and adding interpretive “node” areas. Construction of the nodes was completed in 2016.
This project will complete the nodes by installing interpretive sculptures and information at the existing nodes. In addition, goal #5 of the master plan focuses on improving the drop-in visitor experience, which includes a strategy of bringing nature indoors by adding interactive exhibits in the lobby. Therefore, completing the entrance to the building, and designing a multi-phased plan for interior exhibits/displays is the next step.
Two proposals were received during the solicitation process. Parks staff recommends awarding the contract to Chase Studios of Cedar Creek, MO. Chase Studios submitted the most imaginative and comprehensive proposal that would address the goals of the Wargo Nature Center to improve the visitor experience. Design work would begin in June and is expected to be substantially completed by early 2020.
The project total cost is $400,000 and will be funded $50,000 by the Edith Wargo Nature Center Endowment and $350,000 from a Metro Parks and Trails Legacy Grant.
Conclusion / Recommendation For the Committee to recommend to the Board to award a contract (Anoka County # C0007177) to Chase Studio of Cedar Creek, MO in the amount of $400,000.
Supporting Documents Exhibits and Displays Design/Build Services Proposal for Wargo Nature Center Anoka County Parks
Lead Staff Cory Hinz, Recreation Services Manager
Exhibits and Displays Design/Build Services Proposal WARGO NATURE CENTER Anoka County Parks
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Chase Studio, Exhibit Division Ozark Museum of Natural History 205 Wolf Creek Road Cedar Creek, Missouri 65627 417.794.3303 vox 417.794.3741 fax www.chasestudio.com .,
OZARK MUSEUM OF. .. February 18, 2019 NATURAL HISTQRY . . . . ' . Anoka COL!fltY Parks Dep.artm~nt 2100 3ro Avenue, Suite 3oo .Anoka, MN 55303 . . - - bear Exhil;)it Committee: . · . ·
I am always interested to submit proposals. for projects like' the Wargg Nature Center · . that are.so perfectly matched to our interests, goals, a'nd experienc_e. -ChaS?e Studio is a · ·major exhibit company specializing in the design· and proquction of . natur~l history and environmental science exhibits, Hundreds of muse~.Jms and nature centers around the CHASE STUDIO world · di~play our work, including·over a hundred of the National Park Service visitor · EXHIBIT Dl\fiSION centers (a list of our' cli~nts is ·included with this proposal). To my knowledge We are the · ~o5 WOLF CREEK ROAD only exhibit organization th.at has· a scientific staff and that focuses exclusiv~ly on the CEDARCREEK. MO .. design and production of natural ~istoty exhibits· for nature centers and museums. Our . . 65621-7374 staff's knowleqge and love forthe natural world is reflected in ·the C.lose attention to. deta'il 417-794-3303 and scientific accuracy ~f our work: · . FAX; 4 .17-l94-3741 chasestudio.com. I spent a significant part of 2017 and 2018 in Minneapolis where 'lied a team of artists, . model builders;. conservators, taxidermists, and riggers .to move .a.rid restore the Jaques· • · dioramas in the Janie~ Ford Bell Museum. Many years .earlier I .was a· curator · on~x~ibits there. · As aresuit of. this experience. a lid num·er9i.Js family fishing trips to .Minnesota -in my youth, 1 ~m quite familiar viith .your local na.tural .liistory. · · · ' .. . .
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Terry L .Chase, Director . · DESIGNERS AND ; BUILDERS OF 1- . . NATI,.JRAL HISTORY · AND ENVIRONMENTAL ..SCIENCE .EXHI81TS. 205 W~lf Creek Road.• Cedar Creek, Missouri • 65627 • 417.794.3303 vox • 417.794,3741 fax e· www .c~asestudlo. com . .@ AR "'!"h~;r•r~• nude ;, .,.;ol ~'l. '"' ~·,~ ~ r<~ tY,.,.;.. , .,~;; .. Table of Contents
Cover Letter from Terry Chase, Director 1
Executive Summary 3
Questions and Answers 4
Résumé of Terry Chase 15
Magazine Article about Terry Chase 16
Organizational Chart for Staff Assigned to This Project 17
Summary of Chase Studio Capabilities 18
Exceptions / Confidential Information / Security 19
Chase Studio Client List 20
Photographic Sample of Chase Studio Exhibits 24
References for Recently-completed Projects 28
Chase Studio Children’s Nature Center Design/Build 37
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Exhibit Division Ozark Museum of Natural History
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF CAPABILITIES
Established in 1973, Chase Studio's specialization in natural science interpretation sets us apart from other exhibit companies. Our extensive in-house reference resources are all geared to this subject area. They include one of the largest privately-owned natural history collections in the country—over a million specimens; extensive photo and illustration archives; and a comprehensive natural history research library of over 16,000 volumes. Our campus of eleven buildings is located on 1600 acres of oak-hickory forest adjacent to Bull Shoals Lake and Mark Twain National Forest. Twelve hundred acres of this land has been donated to Missouri State University for their Biological Field Station. They have received 1.4 million dollars from the State to construct dormitories, classrooms, and a food service next to the studio, so we can share facilities and jointly offer summer workshops, internships, and on-line classes.
Chase Studio's staff of trained professionals includes exhibit designers, master cabinet makers, model makers, graphic artists, and lighting/AV specialists. Sixty-thousand square feet of exhibit design and production space allows us to work simultaneously on a number of major projects. Our staff's scientific background, proven communication skills, in-house fabrication capabilities, and long-term experience gives us a great advantage in designing and fabricating exhibits that are well-conceived, effective, durable, and accurate. Our extensive experience and focus on the natural sciences enables us to produce graphics, habitat groups, murals, botanical and zoological models, and taxidermy of the very highest quality. We are especially proud of our ability to make our exhibits highly interactive. Engaging the visitor is a major objective for all of the exhibits we design.
For nature centers we strongly believe that you should never duplicate on the inside what visitors can better see on the outside. For a nature center, we want to encourage visitors to go outdoors and participate in the natural world. Nature centers should also be dynamic places with some exhibits that rotate with the seasons, so visitors can directly relate to what they observe outdoors. As designers, we want to stimulate and instill in visitors an interest and curiosity to observe nature in a different light, or as Freeman Tilden would say, create “revelations” and “provocations.” We endeavor to constantly follow Tilden's principles and philosophy of interpretation in our approach to design.
If you have similar ideas about your nature center exhibits, we hope you will put our extensive experience to work for you. We look forward to the possibility of working with you on this project.
205 Wolf Creek Road Cedar Creek,Missouri 65627 417.794.3303 vox 417.794.3741 fax www.chasestudio.com
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Exhibit Division PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Ozark Museum of Natural History WOW FACTOR
How will you incorporate the WOW factor into the designed displays? How will these displays be memorable?
As the Director of Chase Studio who has traveled worldwide, visited hundreds of museums, and viewed thousands of exhibits, the WOW factor is set at a pre y high bar. In general a WOW factor for me is something so impressive—so unexpected and extraordinary that it not only cap vates me ini ally and holds me spellbound, but leads me to think and talk about it long a erward.
One perfect WOW example that comes to mind (poten ally appropriate for your facility) is in the children's gallery of the recently opened Royal Alberta Museum where we constructed an extensive number of exhibits. There an “augmented reality sandbox with real- me water flow simula on” allows visitors to manipulate fine white sand to create different topographic and water features. Overhead is a Kinect 3D camera and projector that creates topographic contour lines on the sand surface. Different eleva ons have different colors, and depressions below sea level are filled with simulated glimmering water and small swimming fish. As the visitor moves the sand around, the contour lines and water- covered areas change accordingly. The visitor can also make it “rain!” You can see several examples of this on You Geological Sandbox–Royal Alberta Museum Tube, such as “East Carolinian Presents the Augmented Reality Sandbox.” This is a perfect example of a WOW exhibit—it creates an unexpected experience that exceeds all expecta ons; it is mesmerizing and totally engaging. I can hardly tear myself away from “playing” with this thing!
A number of museums have recently incorporated some form of projec on technology in their exhibits. We first used the interac ve projec on system in our exhibits at the Illinois State Museum ten years ago, but the technology was primi ve then compared to today. We are in the process of u lizing this “augmented reality” and other projec on systems in a number of our projects. Last year in the Shepherd of the Hills Nature Center for the Missouri Department of Conserva on we projected on the floor schools of swimming fish that react to visitors' ac ons. In a large diorama of New England marine life for the Harvard Museum of Natural History we simulate shallow water grading into deeper water with projected undula ng wave highlights that gradually change from crisp bright-colored
205 Wolf Creek Road Cedar Creek,Missouri 65627 417.794.3303 vox 417.794.3741 fax www.chasestudio.com
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shimmers of light to slowly moving, more subdued waves projected over the surface. Visitors intui vely sense the change in depth, and the effect is hypno c. Although it helps to have an IT person on your staff who can look a er these computerized systems, we have developed techniques for servicing computerized exhibits remotely form our studio. We take great pains to insure that our exhibits con nue to func on for many years a er their ini al installa on. Marine Dioramas–Harvard Museum of Natural History Another “WOW technique” we have used for several projects takes the tradi onal “Pepper's Ghost” technique into the digital age. First let me explain the tradi onal technique which transforms one scene (usually a miniature diorama) into another as if by magic. The illusion is created by two mirror- image dioramas, mounted at right angles to each other and separated by a 45o angle sheet of glass. When the diorama directly in front of the viewer is illuminated, the scene is viewed through the glass. Usually this light is on a med dimmer. When a bu on is pushed, the first exhibit slowly grows dark while the second diorama mounted overhead gradually illuminates. The scene in this second diorama is viewed as a reflec on in the inclined glass, although it looks three-dimensional. If elements in the two dioramas are perfectly aligned, the loca on will appear the same, but some elements can change from one scene to the other. This is a good type of exhibit to contrast images or to show changes in the landscape a er a natural geological or ecological event, during different seasons, or between night and day. This technique could be incorporated in your exhibits to contrast the glaciated landscape verses today's, a landscape before and a er agriculture, or before and a er a forest fire.
We have taken this tradi onal Day/night Peppers “Pepper's Ghost” effect one step Ghost Diagram further using reflected anima on on the glass. We posi on the slanted glass in front of a three-dimensional scene, like an underwater seascape (in our applica ons, a prehistoric underwater scene). Out in front under the reader rail and
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out of the visitor's view we mount a series of monitors that display animated creatures. The anima on is reflected on the glass, and the creatures look like they are swimming through the three-dimensional scene. We block out some of the ver cal elements in the 3-D scene on the monitors, so it appears that some of the creatures are swimming behind these elements. The effect is stunning. We used this at the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History to show a “living” Cambrian sea. Unlike a 2-D film or video, this exhibit appears to be totally three dimensional and alive. We could also simulate a living aquarium using photographic footage of indigenous fish without the real aquarium's space requirements, expense, and upkeep. We can also use this same technique in large terrestrial dioramas to create localized anima on. Subtle mechanical anima on in some of our dioramas—breathing organisms or ones that ra le their tail, blink their eyes, move their wings, or rear up from the leaf li er, if done sparingly, can also create a WOW effect. We are also exploring the use of LED screens for animated diorama and aquarium backgrounds.
Crea ng exhibits that display some aspect of nature not readily seen by the naked eye can also be quit stunning. A drop of lake or pond water magnified 200 mes or life in the forest soil greatly magnified can reveal new worlds that the visitor has never seen before. Combine these exhibits with an interac ve touch-screen program that allows the visitor to explore aspects of the exhibit in more detail, Paleo Marine Dioramas–Sam Noble Museum of NH and you have created an engaging experience that is visually cap va ng and highly interac ve. In the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History we constructed two large dioramas depic ng Paleozoic marine life. We wanted to show visitors the landscape during these same me periods, so we constructed two terrestrial dioramas and mounted them above the underwater dioramas. Visitors could view these through rota ng periscopes with an a ached camera. Whenever you can create an aesthe cally stunning exhibit with some means to engage the visitor long enough to get across the main message (hopefully hold their a en on longer), you have achieved the first two steps toward a WOW exhibit.
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Burying Beetle with Decomposing Mouse Miami (OH) University
Peer-thru Dragonfly Head Powder Valley Greatly Enlarged Pitched Nature Center Plant with Discovery Window Big Thicket National Preserve Drop of Water x200 Bennett Spring State Park
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Exhibit Division PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Ozark Museum of Natural History FUNCTIONALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
How will you incorporate ease of use and maintenance in your finished product?
Having worked extensively with the Smithsonian and the Na onal Park Service for over forty years, we have adopted their guidelines for accessible exhibi on design. Our exhibit designs not only address concerns of visitors with disabili es, but they also respond to issues regarding different learning styles, different age groups, and in some cases mul -lingual audiences. In short, we strive to make our exhibits accessible to everyone and comfortable for everyone to use.
Both the Smithsonian and the Na onal Park Service have published accessible exhibit guide-lines, each with more than a hundred pages. To answer this ques on with a reasonable amount of brevity I will only discuss how we address accessibility and func onality issues in general, along with a few examples. Obvious factors that every exhibit designer should consider are to make sure all pathways through the exhibit areas are wheelchair accessible (we usually try to maintain eight-foot widths) and that all exhibits (e.g. ar facts, text, graphics, audiovisual elements) are visually accessible to all visitors. We also, whenever possible, try to make our exhibit content available in different formats—audio (with closed cap oning), illustra ons (both two- and three-dimensional), and text (printed, Braille, raised le ers, or alternate foreign languages).
Exhibit text must be succinct in its message and kept to a minimum length (usually a maximum of 100 words per sec on). Text must also be wri en in plain English with short sentences, and at a reading level of usually junior high or freshman high school. Ideally the message should be presented in different hierarches—the tle, one-sentence main message, and one-paragraph concise text accompanied by visuals. Exhibit typeface (sanserif upper and lower case for headings; serif for text) and point size are also important considera ons.
When we need to incorporate Braille (or raised le ers) and/or an addi onal foreign language the exhibit can easily become clu ered. A clu ered exhibit is overwhelming to most visitors, and they will likely not stop long to look at it, much less dis ll from the clu er a main message. Also text more than a paragraph long will likely cause the visitors' eyes to glaze over, and they will give up reading. Designers (and especially museum curators or overzealous Didactic Panel naturalists-- both notorious for producing lengthy text) must understand that –Rochester Museum and Science Center it is uncomfortable for visitors to stand for long periods of me in a museum se ng—they would rather be home in an easy chair reading the text from a book. We strive to avoid the so-called “book on the wall” approach to exhibits, and instead where there is a lot of content to cover, we use a computer interac ve, menu-driven, touch-screen monitor (more about this in the “Technology” sec on). This medium allows us to pack a lot of informa on in a small amount of space; it allows for conversion to different languages or age levels at the touch of a bu on; and most importantly, it allows the visitor to pick and choose what topics they are most interested in learning about.
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For the Na onal Park Service we have been experimen ng with ways to make their visitor center exhibits more universally accessible. One interes ng experiment was at Casa Grande where we made a tac le version of the visitor center floorplan with different textures to differen ate restrooms from public exhibit areas or staff premises. NPS has discovered that the visually impaired don't really use Braille much these days-- instead they prefer raised le ers.
Bronze Sculpture –Zion National Park Also the NPS and Smithsonian are using more tac le elements in their exhibits, especially bronze casts. At Casa Grande we produced touchable bronze replicas of the cliff dwellings, and the topographic map of the park with roads and places of interest. At Zion Na onal Park we did a whole series of touchable animal sculptures cast in bronze. For the Smithsonian we just completed a sizable Devonian reef that is being cast in bronze for their new paleontology galleries. At the St. Louis Science Center in front of a prehistoric Carboniferous marine diorama with reconstruc ons of characteris c plants and animals, we installed a con nuous bronze cast of fossiliferous limestone with fossils of the animals in the diorama. Because bronze is conduc ve we were able to connect small pin lights in the diorama to individual fossils on the outside fossil slab. When visitors touch individual fossils the corresponding reconstruc on in the diorama Touchable Reproductions lights up. –NPS Harper’s Ferry
On our outdoor wayside exhibits we have been adding at least one touchable element to each panel—casts of turtles, fish, fossils, ar facts, leaves, animal tracks, etc. For the Na onal Park Service at Harpers Ferry Center we gained much a en on for our touchable epoxy reproduc ons of historical ar facts which were fashioned en rely from photographs, since the ar facts were much too fragile to undergo the molding process. At Hawaii Volcanoes Na onal Park we did a series of touchable wayside models showing stages in the development of a volcano. Because of the corrosive atmosphere there, these tac le elements were also cast in epoxy instead of bronze. At Mar n Nature Park in Oklahoma City we constructed a whole series of outdoor exhibits for a handicap accessible nature trail which included tac le orienta on maps, touchable sculptures, and 3-D elements for all of the waysides. Here we also used Braille in addi on to printed text. The trail design included a treehouse Elevator Door–Discovery Creek classroom similar to the one proposed by your architects. Rolling Rainforest
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For the Discovery Creek Children's Museum in Washington D.C. we constructed a rainforest in a fi y- five-foot semi-truck trailer, “The Rolling Rainforest,” that has been traveling to schools around the country. Visitors enter in an upper level where we have represented the forest canopy. Then they descend by stairs to the forest floor. To make this handicap accessible we provided a rota ng periscope to the canopy from the ground level. We also included an elevator to provide ground-level handicap accessibility. The inside elevator door is disguised as a lichen-covered Mayan stela. When you are walking through the rainforest it is not obvious you are in a trailer. Murals on the sides are illuminated by lights behind a dense layer of trees and foliage. There is a running stream and water dripping from the foliage. There are pumped-in smells (coffee, vanilla, and coffee) as well as sounds of animals. A combina on of live animals and models inhabit this rainforest which is structured around a classroom curriculum.
Chase Studio also helped develop another curriculum-based program in Kansas City, “EarthWorks,” a children's experien al learning center focused on environmental science. In the EarthWorks program, third- and fourth- grade students study ecology for six weeks in the classroom following a structured curriculum based on cogni ve learning principles. Building on their classroom work, students then spend a day at Periscope alternative to stairs EarthWorks, a museum-like facility housed in an underground –Discovery Creek Rolling Rainforest limestone quarry, where we realis cally reconstructed five major Missouri habitats (forest, pond, cave, soil, and prairie). These “immersion” dioramas are also a home to 45 species of live animals. Adjacent to each habitat is a “field sta on” that resembles a scien st's temporary research shelter. At EarthWorks, students assume the role of a par cular scien st and through structured ac vi es and experiments, they develop hypotheses, collect data, and discover answers to their inves ga ons. During the day each one of the habitats undergoes a radical change (the forest and prairie burn, the cave floods, the soil desiccates, and the pond undergoes eutrophica on). Students work in teams to analyze how the habitats' ecology has changed. They also build their own natural habitats and discover ecological rela onships that make the “Earth work.”
A er their visit to EarthWorks, students have a two-week follow-up in the classroom where they discuss the results of their scien fic inves ga ons and conduct addi onal ongoing classroom experiments. This program sa sfies both state and na onal science standards, encouraging children to formulate ques ons, plan experiments, make scien fic observa ons, interpret and analyze data, draw conclusions, and communicate results.
I seem to have strayed a bit from the ques on, but I guess I can conclude with the point that we have constructed exhibits in museums, nature centers, semi-trucks, outdoor pathways, and underground quarries—somehow we have found ways to make each venue readily accessible to its visitors.
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How will you allow for audience interac on and contribu ons?
I have already cited many examples of interac ve agents we employ. In fact, we incorporate interac ve elements in nearly all of our exhibits. Whenever you can get a visitor to engage in any ac vity associated with an exhibit, the be er chance they will pause long enough to absorb some of the intended message. Interac ve elements don't have to be complicated or high-tech to be effec ve; some low- tech examples include touchable objects and surfaces; simple manipula ve devices like sliding or flip panels, rota ng graphics and cases, or manipula ve models, like a rota ng hourglass of sand or simple mechanisms; bu on- operated exhibits that ac vate lights or sound; smell dispensers; mo on-sensor or electric-eye ac vated devices (like animals breathing, blinking their eyes, rearing up off the substrate, wiggling legs, ra ling snake tails, flapping wings, etc.—as I said earlier, we find that subtle anima on is most effec ve); Pepper's Ghost effects; simulated notebooks with flip pages; simple phone devices; magnifying glasses or binoculars a ached to the Tectonic Interactives exhibit; microscopes with changeable objects; small –Sam Noble Museum of NH flashlights a ached to an exhibit to view objects in a darkened area; ultraviolet lights to reveal otherwise invisible objects; rota ng cylinders that mix and match images of heads, bodies, and tails of different animals; puzzle pieces; drawer exhibits; use of water to change landscapes (stream tables) or rain on miniature landscapes to trace water movements above and below ground; and hundreds of other low- tech varia ons on these techniques.
O en more than one technique is employed to create an interac ve. Interpreta on of a volcanic event, for example, might employ a topographic map of the site and a system of pin-point fiber-op c lights tracing movements of magma. This might also be accompanied by narra on. With the advent of open-source microcontrollers, such as “Arduino,” a more elaborate, interac ve program can now be devised. Such micro-programmers can precisely synchronize ligh ng with sound effects or narra on, auxiliary video footage, or projec ons on the map's surface. Fiber-op c lights can be Discovery Drawer –Sam Noble Museum of NH programmed to fade, change color, or simulate volcanic erup ons.
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Simple ligh ng effects can o en be used effec vely to hold a visitor's a en on. At the Springfield Nature Center in Missouri we constructed a walk-in nocturnal forest with a ligh ng/narra on/sound program that sequen ally reveals animals hidden in the darkness. We find that such light-sequenced exhibits hold the visitor's a en on, and they stay for the en re program. At the Draper Natural History Museum in Wyoming we used a visitor-ac vated ligh ng system to contrast changes in the size of a glacier over me. A large LED-illuminated mural shows the glacier 25 years ago. When the visitor pushes a bu on the mural is flooded with ultra-violet light which shows today's glacial remnants as fluorescing patches. At the Rochester Museum and Science Center in New York we focused small laser beams on animals in two dioramas ac vated by bu ons on the key in front of the exhibits. At Fossil Bu e Na onal Monument in Utah we constructed a diorama depic ng the Eocene terrestrial landscape. Using programmers and special effects we were able to simulate the ligh ng and animal sounds of an Eocene landscape from early morning dawn through midday sunlight and early evening dusk to a moonlit night. The program is ac vated by mo on sensors as visitors enter the gallery. At the Burpee Museum in Illinois, we simulated a storm in a large walk-in Carboniferous diorama using strobe lightning, sounds of thunder and rain, wind generated by oscilla ng fans, and rain projected on an invisible scrim stretched between tree trunks. In this day of virtual reality, computerized projec on systems (described earlier), and other high-tech systems which I will describe later, these special effects are fairly simple, but nonetheless effec ve ways to ac vate Carboniferous Forest visitors' senses and make them feel like they are –Burpee Museum of NH actually a part of the exhibit.
Another simple special effect that cap vates visitors is an ingenious device that employs muscle wire. This nickel- tanium alloy expands when charged and contracts when the charge is interrupted. By running this wire through the stem of a flower model and a aching the end to ny hinges on the wings of a bu erfly model perched on the blossom, we can make the bu erfly wings open and close. Using a simple programming device to create a random charge to the wire, we can have dozens of bu erflies on a single clump of flowers gracefully opening and closing their wings at irregular intervals. This ac on can be ini ated by an electric eye or other visitor-ac vated means. The effect is almost magical!
Again, I may have strayed a bit from the ques on, but in summary, visitor par cipa on not only involves devices that encourage interac on or a en on-holding techniques, but also the u liza on of special effects that create ambience and make the visitor feel like they are a part of the exhibit.
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Exhibit Division PROPOSAL NARRATIVE Ozark Museum of Natural History TECHNOLOGY
How will you u lize technology to enhance crea vity and accessibility?
Chase Studio has made a conscious effort to stay on top of the latest technology for possible inclusion in exhibits. I have previously talked about our use of special ligh ng effects to simulate ocean wave highlights, rain, or fire—also our extensive use of fiber op cs, LED ligh ng, and lasers (we have won awards for our innova ve ligh ng). I have also talked about our use of micro-programmers for the sequencing of ligh ng, sound, and special effects; the use of LED screens for animated diorama and aquarium backgrounds; and our use of computerized projec on systems. We presently use computerized systems more than any other technology because of their versa le capabili es, especially for interac ves—anima on, special effects, compe ve “games,” keys to exhibits, seasonal exhibits, electronic puzzles, guessing games, virtual tours, and “ci zen census.” We have produced many different types of computer interac ves on menu-driven, touch-screen monitors for numerous projects in the last fi een years, and we have developed the method for servicing these programs remotely from the studio.
Chase Studio's “electronic notebooks” are programs used primarily in front of dioramas to give visitors informa on on the exhibit's content. They have the appearance of a naturalist's notebook, typically with sketches of plants and animals, as well as text that appears hand wri en. With the slide of a finger the pages appear to turn with absolute realism. When visitors touch an illustra on they gain access to addi onal layers of informa on—audio (like animal sounds), narra on, video clips, or addi onal text. These notebooks can also be mul lingual. Touch an Naturalist’s E-Notebooks–Hobbs State Park VC icon at the bo om of the page and the text is instantly converted to a different language. These “electronic notebooks” have largely replaced the mechanical flip books of laminated pages that were once used for this same purpose.
Chase Studio also uses touch-screen monitors to iden fy an exhibit's components. Usually the exhibit is photographically reproduced on the screen, although we some mes use drawings. Visitors can touch any individual component in the photo or illustra on for instant iden fica on of the object. Photos of components can be reproduced graphically in 3-D, so visitors may view them at any angle—even interior structures. These programs can also provide layers of informa on. Touch a photo of an exhibit component and gain access to audio, video clips, addi onal text, distribu on maps, etc., or get informa on on different educa onal levels. Like the “electronic notebooks” Animated Key described above, these programs can also be mul lingual. –South Padre Island Nature Center
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The equipment we use for sound systems is highly variable. It might consist of an anchored sound phone, various mobile audio systems, or sta onary direc onal sound that can be confined to a three- foot radius. With the advent of digital technology, visitors with cell phones or I-pads equipped with Bluetooth technology can download narra on on their personal device. Programs can be set up so as the visitor walks through the exhibits, a sound on the phone (like when a text message is received) indicates that there is a new narra on segment to listen to. There can also be different apps for different languages.
For nature centers, I have been especially intrigued with ways to move interpreta on from the exhibit gallery to the outside world. As I said previously, most visitors have cell phones or I-pads equipped with GPS technology that enables them to download informa on, programs, or special apps when they are in the vicinity of the nature center. I-pads and most cell phones are also equipped with GPS technology that allows for accurate determina on of loca ons. Here are a few low-cost examples of how this technology can be effec vely employed for interpreta on. You can download narra on for hiking trails that allows for a personal guided naturalist's tour. The program can be set up so as you walk along the trail, using the GPS func on, a “ping” on your phone tells you there is a new narra on segment to listen to. There can also be a variety of programs available (using different apps) specifically geared to selec ve topics—one might feature birds, another wild flowers, another geology, etc. These programs can also be frequently modified to reflect seasonal changes along the trail. You can even use these programs to take a census, like asking a visitor to punch a specific number on the phone each me he/she sees a pawpaw tree, a bluebird, or a jack-in-the-pulpit. The GPS coordinates give the exact loca on, and this data can be fed back to the nature center for tabula on. The same technology can even be used to create seasonal ID scavenger hunts for various species or natural features along the trails. Scavenger hunts can be set up by a staff naturalist for visi ng school groups. Our staff can assist you in ge ng these things started.
Many visitors are interested to make notes (by tex ng) on the observa on of interes ng things along the trail and a ach a photo and GPS loca on. This informa on can be fed back to the nature center and collated/forma ed. A er a couple of years of gathering this informa on it can be used to create a naturalist's notebook or wildlife calendar for every day of the year. This can be published as a book, a calendar, a CD/DVD, or thumb drive and made available in the gi shop.
This same technology can be used to help visitors iden fy plants and animals in several different ways. You can text a ques on, accompanied by a photo, to a naturalist on duty in the nature center. You might even record a bird sound and a ach a text message with the ques on “What bird is this?” The naturalist in turn will text back with the answer. A more immediate way to ID something is to feed your photo into a computer program that matches the photo to a database which in turn iden fies the species, much the same way law enforcement officials iden fy fingerprints. There are a number of readily-available apps for this. As hand-held personal communica on devices become more sophis cated this technology can be used not only for observa on but also for ac ve learning, turning the outdoors into a virtual classroom.
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14 Résumé Chase Studio — Exhibit Designers and Builders. Ozark Museum of Natural History
Terry Chase Director
Principal Best known for natural science exhibit design and dioramas Activities reconstructing prehistoric life for museums in the United States and abroad. Lecturer on museum methods at a number of universities and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Author, co-author, or illustrator of a number of journal articles and one book (mostly dealing with museum methods or research specialty on Paleozoic corals).
Education Wittenberg University, 1966-1970, B.A. Geology. University of Michigan, 1971-1972, M.S. Invertebrate Paleontology. Wittenberg University, 1996, Honorary D.Sc., Geology.
Principal 1998-Present: Chase Studio, Ozark Museum of Natural History, Director Employment 1973-2014: Chase Studio, Inc., Director 1970-1971: Springfield (Ohio) South High School, Art Teacher
1964-1973: exhibit related employment: Louisville Museum of Natural History (1964-1965) Chicago Field Museum of Natural History (1967) Wittenberg University Geology Museum (1966-1970) Springfield Art Center (Springfield, Ohio, 1967-1970) Clark County (Ohio) Historical Society Museum (1971) University of Michigan Exhibit Museum (1971-1973) James Ford Bell Museum (1977-1979)
Professional American Association for the Advancement of Science Affiliations American Association of Museums Association of Missouri Interpreters Geological Society of America Guild of Natural Science Illustrators International Assoc. Sedimentologists International Paleontological Association International Society for Cnidarian Research Palaeontological Association London Paleontological Research Institution Paleontological Society Society for Sedimentary Geology Society of Vertebrate Paleontologists
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SCIENCE in taking over his exhibits business, “He took ture. As a model maker paints each leaf, he me under his wing and trained me to do ev- or she will add a few insect holes here, some erything he’d learned in his life,” Chaase says. droughtwithered leaves there - damage that When Marchand retired to Branson, Chase would be found on a real broadleaf milkweed followed and set up his own studio. Over the years, the studio has become a That’s only one leaf on one plant our of thou- plant - and details specific to that species. museum in itself. Chase’s childhood fossil col- sands that the studio will handcraft for a sin- lection has grown into one of the largest pri- gle installation. vate natural-history collections in the coun- The project dearest to Chase’s heart, try, with more than a million items neatly though is even closer to home: the Ozark cataloged in basement cabinets. the campus includes more than 2,000 square feet of li- brary space, housing more than 15,000 books - and“I subscriptions tell my employees, to 110 scientific ‘If you periodi consider the thousands of people who see our exhibits Installing a model of the lion’s mane daily, it’s amazing to think jellyfish at National Museum of natural History. Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, D.C. in educating people about the natural world.’” A Day Museum of natural History. The museum, ABOVE: Terry Chase (left) and his which is still in the planning stages, will be a exhibit, Deep Water (Newfoundland) cals. The library is so specialized (Journal of Ediacara, at the Sam Noble Oklaho- this kind of work,” says the 63-year-old. He Ichthyology, anyone?) that the studio devel- partnership between Chase Studio and Mis- ma Museum of natural History, in grew up in Jeffersonville, Ind. a short bike oped its own cataloging codes to supplement at the Norman, Okla. ride from the Falls of the Ohio, which is a the standard Dewey decimal system. “I’ve done projects all over the world and souri State University, in nearby Springfield. writ large on these showcase pieces that he - 390-million-year-old exposed fossil bed The staff draws on those vast resources never anything at home,” Chase says.”Right Museum and his Chase Studio have created for the tion in their surroundings, as does Chase. along the Ohio River. The falls bedame Chase’s daily to ensure their work is as accurate as makers and paleontologists - find inspira all the specimens collected, go to either the childhood playground where he spent hours possible, especially when they’re re-creating TERRY CHASE brings the natural Smithsonian. “I’ve been to some pretty spectacular plac- now, all the scientific work done in the Ozarks, world to life at museums around Whether a museum needs a life-size mas- es for my work, but I still come back here searching for ancient coral fossils for his col- animals and plants that haven’t existed for Smithsonian or the Field Museum in Chicago. the world. tadon model or a tiny taxidermy specimen and think, ‘Wow this is the best place in the lection. “My parents worried about about the millions of years. After all there’s no Carbon- There needs to be a regional repository for of a pocket mouse, Chase is the man to see. world I could ever be,’” he says. house sinking from the wight of all the rocks,” natural-history specimens here.” For the past 38 years, hundreds of museums He hasn’t spent much time here lately. he says. a crafts store. Chase and his committee members have iferous fern section in the silk-flower aisle of IT’S A RAINY AFTERNOON IN WASHINGTON, and national parks in more than a dozen Repeat clients and word-of-mouth referrals His parents nurtured his interests by tak- ing him to natural-history museums across - wooing a potential donor to underwrite the D.C. Inside the Sant Occan Hall at the Nation- countries accross the globe - from Indonesia keep the studio busy with an average of a selected a site, identified a director and are “A lot of design firms know how to draw or - al Museum of Natural History, the crowds to Egypt - have turned to Chase and his tal- dozen projects at any given time and often the country. He soon realized that the exhib- ground,” says Peter Tirrell, associate direc- $100 million price tag. Chase Studio will be paint, but they don’t have a scientific back I its that caught his eye - those that sparkled tor of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of come the museum’s exhibition division and swell as visitors escape the down pour out- ented studio staff to bring the natural world, keep Chase on the road. His to-do list reads side and enter the watery realm of creatures past and present, to vivid life. like a 10-year-old boy’s dream journal: In- with detail and life - were all made by the natural History, “Terry does, so details that Chase himself will donate his private collec- that live their lives submerged. Overhead, a “I tell my employees, ‘If you consider the stall a mummy model at a children’s activity same man: George Marchand, whose family a design company might miss are unlikely to tion to the museum. 45-foot-long replicaof a North Atlantic right thousands of people who see our exhibits gallery; head to Wyoming for an installation pioneered the art of the museum diorama escape Terry’s attention.” The 10-year-old boy in Chase comes out whale named Phoenix dives down, its mouth - at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center; clean at the turn of the 20th century. “I became a This quality comes at a hefty price: be- as he leads a tour of his collection cases that open in anticipation of its next plankton feat. ence we have in educating people about the the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton a tthe Chil- groupie,” Chase says. “I idolized him.” tween $600 and $1,000 per square foot of de- will one day stand empty. There are delicate The gleaming white tentacles of a 25-foot- naturaldaily, it’s world,’ amazing ” Chase to think says. how “It’s amuch great influ feel- dren’s Museum of Indianapolis. Chase had always been equally drawn to velooped exhibit space. But the level of detail art and science. High school teachers scold- to which Chase’s team adheres is worth the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, in Mid- ing.” - ammonites from his first solo project, the A small sign on a mailbox is the only in- low up on the studio’s $74 million exhibit ed him to choose one over the other, but he cost. Take, for instance just one plant model land, Texas. Some newly acquired uranium- year-oldlong lion’s Permian mane jellyfish reef, teeming cascade towardwith more the diction to visitors that they’ve arrived at contractIn between, bid for Chase the willShanghai fly to ChinaMuseum to fol of simply couldn’t. High school teachers scold- - a broadleaf milkweed - being created for an floor. A sprawling diorama of a 250-million- ed him to choose one over the other, but he upcoming installation at the Sam Noble mu- and green under a black light. And in the back than 100,000 models of corals and crea- Chase Studio in the tiny town of Cedarcreek, Natural History. “This will be the largest laced zinc from new Jersey fluoresces red tures, provides visitors with a scuba diver’s MO (pop. 507), an hour’s drive southeast of natural- history museum that has ever been simply couldn’t He was as comfortable with seum about the Black Mesa Region of Oklaho- stand a half-dozen cases from his childhood view of life in the ancient seas. Branson. The studio’s 11 stone-and-wood done,” Chase says excitedly. “Larger than the a paintbrush as he was with a chisel. So when ma. Model makers begin with a specimen of - he arrived at the University of Michigan in the plant; they take it apart and bour plaster ply marked “Falls of the Ohio.” These visitors have likely never heard of buildings are tucked away in a forest of oak Smithsonian; larger than the American Mu- explorations more than five decades ago, sim 1970 to pursue a Ph. D, in paleontology and over it to create a mold. A vacuum-forming Terry Chase. His name doesn’t appear on a and hickory trees, on 1,500 acres along the seum of Natural History, in New York.” KRISTIN BAIRD RATTINT is a freelance writer based in St. single exhibit. However, his signature style -- shore of Bull Shoals lake. The 50 or so staff The job truly is Chase’s childhood dream study under Marchand, Chase found an idal machine creates a perfectly clear plastic copy Louis, Mo., where she and her 4-year-old daughter frequently a masterful mix of art and science, of breath- members - including electricians, mural come true. “I always knew I wanted to do mentor. marchand wanted to retire, but he of the milkweed leaf, replicating not only each visit Chase Studio’s installations at the Powder Valley Conser- didn’t have any children or anyone interested tiny vein but also the microscopic cell struc- vation Nature Center. She is a frequent taking beauty and painstaking accuracy - is painters, librarians, graphic artists, model contributor to American Way. Chase Studio
Exhibit Division ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Ozark Museum of Natural History Staff to be assigned to this project
CHASE STUDIO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Terry Chase Project Manager & Chief Designer
David Darby Assistant Director, Administrative overseeing administrative tasks Staff
James Patrick Graphics Head of Graphics Department Department Staff
Peter Wille A/V and Lighting Specialist
Curt Gorman Shop Foreman Construction Staff
Will Gray Sculpture and Chief Model-maker Model-making Staff
Marita Glover Botanical Supervisor of Botanical Models Model-making Staff
Patrick Needham Head of Installation Crew Installation Team
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SUMMARY OF CHASE STUDIO IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES
1. Aquarium design and fabrication 14. Moldmaking 2. Artifact replication 15. Mountmaking 3. Cabinetmaking 16. Mural and background painting 4. Design work 17. Outdoor exhibits 5. Digital production 18. Packing, Crating, Shipping 6. Diorama building 19. Palaeontological reconstructions 7. Exhibit planning and consultation 20. Photography 8. Fiberglass fabrication 21. Project management 9. Illustration 22. Research 10. Installation of exhibits 23. Restoration of exhibits and models 11. Interactive exhibits 24. Rockwork and ground forms 12. Exhibit lighting 25. Script and copy writing 13. Model building 26. Welding (archaeological, botanical, geological, and zoological)
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EXCEPTIONS:
We agree to all terms, including cost proposal —no exceptions.
CONFIDENTIAL OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
Technical data contained in this proposal shall not be used or disclosed except for evaluation purposes.
PROPOSAL SECURITY:
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Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia PA Cooke City Montana Museum Agricultural Canada Research Center, Cranbrook Museum of Natural History, Saskatoon SK, Canada Bloomfield Hills MI Amazeum Children’s Museum Denver Museum of Natural History, CO Bentonville AR Dinofest 2000, Chicago IL American Cave Museum, Horse Cave KY Discovery Center of Springfield, MO American Museum of Natural History, NY Discovery Creek Children’s Museum, Washington DC Anniston Museum of Natural History, AL Draper Natural History Museum, Cody WY Arkansas State Parks Visitor Centers, East Texas Oil Museum, Kilgore TX Little Rock AR EarthWorks, The Learning Exchange, Kansas City MO Beaver Lake State Park Visitor Center, Rogers Cossatot River Exhibit Museum, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor State Park Visitor Center, Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center, Clarksville IN Wickes Mt. Magazine State Park Visitor Center, Paris Florence Indian Mound Museum, Florence AL Artificial Life, Inc., New York City NY Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville The Audubon Institute, New Orleans LA Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario OR Australian Museum, Sydney Freedom Museum, Shawnee OK Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, Sanibel Island FL Fukui Prefecture Dinosaur Museum, Japan Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield MA Gatlinburg Visitor Information Center, TN Berry Center for Biodiversity, Geological Museum, University, Laramie WY Laramie WY George F Canyon Nature Center Big Bone Lick State Park, Beaverlick KY City of Rolling Hills Estates CA Buffalo Bill Cody Museum, Cody WY Glen Burnie Museum, Winchester VA Burger Company Visitor Center, Great Plains Zoo and Museum, Sioux Falls SD California MO Harvard Museum of Natural History MA Burpee Museum of Natural History, Rockford IL Highbanks Metro Park Nature Center, Columbus OH Cairo Ministry of Education, Egypt Idaho State University California Academy of Sciences, Natural Heritage Project, Pocatello San Francisco Illinois Department of Natural Resources California Museum of Science and Industry, Beall Woods State Park, Mt. Carmel Los Angeles CA Giant City State Park Visitor Center, Makanda California State Parks Henry Barkhausen Wetlands Center, Cache River Moraine Hills State Park Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center Pere Marquette State Park Nature Center, Grafton Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa Stephen A. Forbes State Park Visitor Center, Omega Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency Pittsburgh PA Cahokia Mounds Visitor Center, Cahokia Chicago Academy of Sciences, IL Chicago Field Muse Illinois State Museum, Springfield um of Natural Iowa State Museum, Iowa City History, IL Irian Jaya Visitor Center, New Guinea Children’s Museum, Indianapolis IN - James Ford Bell Museum of Natural History, Chinese Dinosaur Traveling Exhibit Minneapolis MI Chinese University of Hong Kong Jeddah Science Center, Saudi Arabia Chippewa Nature Center, Midland MI John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Cincinnati Museum of Natural History, Boston, MA OH Kansas City Museum, MO City Museum/World Aquarium, Kansas City Zoo, MO St. Louis MO Kansas Department of Fish and Wildlife Cleveland Museum of Natural History, OH Milford Education Center, Junction City Connecticut Department of Environmental Kansas Museum of History, Topeka Protection Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Resources
Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill CT Salato Wildlife Education Center, Frankfort
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King Abdullah Univ. Sci. & Tech., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia National Aquarium, Baltimore MD Kitakyusu Municipal Museum, Kitakyusu, Japan National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Oklahoma City, OK Kunming Institute of Zoology, Yunnan, China National Geographic Society Magazine Lake County Discovery Museum, National Great Rivers Museum, East Alton IL Wauconda IL National Museum of Wales, Cardiff Lakeside Nature Center, Kansas City MO National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh Long Beach Aquarium, CA National Park Service Louisiana State Cotton Museum, Lake Providence Agate Fossil Beds National Monument Visitor Center, NE Alibates Flint Quarry National Monument, Texas Louisville Nature and Conservation Center, KY Arches National Park Magic House, St. Louis MO Assateague Island, NB Visitor Center, MD Maramec Spring Park Nature Center, St. James MO Big Bend National Park Visitor Center, TX Marion Natural History Museum, Mattapoisett MA Big Thicket National Preserve TX Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary, Liberty MO Biscayne National Park, Convoy Point Visitor Center, FL Martin Nature Park, Oklahoma City OK Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park/Curecanti Na- tional Recreation Area Mashantucket Pequot Museum, CT Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center, UT Michigan Department of Transportation Michigan Buffalo River, Tyler Bend Visitor Center, AR State Library, Museum & Archives, Lansing Canyonlands National Park Visitor Center, UT Miguasha National Park Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor Center, MA Cape Cod Province Lands Visitor Center, MA Museum of Natural History, Quebec, Canada Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Double Keeper’s Milwaukee Public Museum, WI Center, NC Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Cape Lookout National Seashore, Harkers Island NC Missouri Department of Conservation Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center, NM Chamizal August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Nature Center,Wel- National Memorial Visitor Center, TX Chickasaw National don Spring Recreation Area, Sulfur OK Burr Oak Woods Nature Center, Blue Springs Craters of the Moon National Monument Visitor Center, ID Lost Valley Fish Hatchery, Warsaw Cuyahoga National Recreational Area Visitor Center, Missouri State Fair Aquariums, Sedalia OH Powder Valley Nature Center, St. Louis Denali National Park, AK Shepherd of the Hills Nature Center, Branson Devil’s Tower National Monument Visitor Center, WY Springfield Nature Center, Springfield Dinosaur National Monument Visitor Center, UTEffigy Mounds Missouri Department of Natural Resources National Monument Visitor Center, IA Everglades National Babler State Park Visitor Center, Chesterfield Bennett Spring Park, Flamingo Visitor Center, FL Everglades National Park, State Park Visitor Center, Lebanon Coe Visitor Center, FL Fairbanks Interagency Visitor Center, Knob Noster State Park, Warrensburg AK Mastodon State Park, Imperial Fort Caroline National Memorial, FL Fort Clatsop National Meramec State Park Visitor Center, Sullivan Memorial, OR Fort Davis National Historic Site, Texas Prairie State Park Visitor Center, Lamar Fossil Butte National Monument Visitor Center, WY Roaring River State Park, Cassville Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center, AK Sam A. Baker State Park Visitor Center, Patterson Glacier National Park, Logan Pass Visitor Center, MT Grand Canyon National Park Visitor Center, AZ Missouri State University Great Sand Dunes National Monument Visitor Center, CO Center for Archaeological Research, Springfield Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN Gatlinburg Wel- Moniteau County Historical Society, California, MO come Center Sugarlands Nature Center Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich VT Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford PA Museo Civico di Zoologia di Roma, Italy Guadalupe Mountains National Park, TX Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle, Geneva, Switzerland Pine Springs Visitor Center Gulf Islands National Seashore Visitor Center, MS Haleakala Museum Mensch und Natur, Munich Germany National Park Visitor Center, HI Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Museum of Natural History, Novell, Quebec Hot Springs National Park, Fordyce Visitor Center, AR Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, NY Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter IN Jean LaFitte Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman MT National Historical Park, American Italian Cultural Center, LA Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, VA Joshua Tree National Park, CA
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National Park Service (cont.) Public Museum of Grand Rapids, MI Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis MO Rochester Museum and Science Center, NY Kilauea National Park, HI Royal Alberta Museum, Edmonton Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, ND Mammoth Cave National Park, KY Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, England Kobuk Valley National Monument Visitor Center, AK Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, Mojave National Preserve, CA Alberta, Canada Museum of Western Expansion, St. Louis MO St. Louis Public Library, MO National Trails, Independence, MO St. Louis Science Center, MO New River Gorge, Canyon Rim Visitor Center, WV St. Louis Zoo, MO North Cascades National Park, WA Olympic National Park, Pioneer Visitor Center, WA Sanabel Island Shell Museum, FL Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visitor Center, MI Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque NM Rock Creek Nature Center, Washington DC Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia NC Saguaro National Monument, AZ Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond Shenandoah National Park, Massanutten Lodge, LurayVA Seiberling Naturealm, Akron OH Sitka National Historic Site Visitor Center, AK Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center, MI Senckenberg Natural History Museum, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Unit VisitorCenter, NC Frankfort, Germany Virgin Islands National Park, Cruz Bay Visitor Station, St. John Shafer Memorial Gallery, Great Bend KS Voyageurs National Park, Rainy Lake Visitor Center, MN Shanghai Museum of Natural History, China Yellowstone National Park, Grant Village Visitor Center, WY Sheik Al Abdullah Salem Cultural Centre, Zion National Park, UT Kuwait City, Kuwait Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria Slater Museum of Natural History, Tacoma WA Naturkunde Museum Coburg, Germany Smithsonian Institution, Naturkunde Museum Ostbayern, Germany National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC Nebraska State Museum, Lincoln National Zoological Park, Washington DC Neponset Valley Center & Museum, Canton MA Smithsonian Institution, Traveling Museum Service, New England Aquarium, MA Washington DC New Mexico Energy, Mineral & South Australian Museum, Adelaide Natural Resources Department, State Parks & South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Recreation Division South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center, City of Rocks State Park Visitor Center, Faywood Living Desert State Park Visitor Center, Carlsbad South Padre Island TX Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Hays KS Rock Hound State Park, Las Cruces NM Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Taneyhills Community Library, Branson, MO Albuquerque Three Lakes Nature Center, Richmond VA New York Hall of Science, Flushing Meadows Trout Nature Center Mountain Home, AR New York State Museum, Albany U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North American Museum of Ancient Life, Lehi UT Caesar Creek Lake Visitor Center, Waynesville OH Dewey Short Table Rock Visitor Center, Branson MO North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences, Mountain Home Project Office, AR Raleigh U.S. Department of Agriculture, ForestService Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Columbus Clay Center, Charleston WV Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, Norman Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center, Mt. St. Helens WA Oklahoma State Parks Mono Lake Visitor Center, Lee Vining CA Osaka Aquarium, Japan Ozark National Forest, AR Osaka Museum of Natural History, Japan U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Oshkosh Public Museum WI Minnesota Valley Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge Interpretive Center, Bloomington MN Paleontological Research Institution, New York National Wildlife Visitor Center, Laurel MD Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Midland TX Red Wolf Research Project, Townsend TN Pink Palace Museum, Memphis TN Upper Mississippi River Environmental Interpretive Center, Principia College, Elsah IL Winona MN Provincial Museum of Alberta, Edmonton Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge, AK
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University of Waterloo Earth Sciences Museum, ON University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks Viet Nam Museum of Nature, Hanoi University of Alberta, Department of Geology, Virginia Living Museum Edmonton Peninsula Nature and Science Center, Newport News University of California Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville Berkeley Museum at Blackhawk Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, University of Cambridge MA Sedgwick Museum, England Washington University, St. Louis MO University of Kentucky, Lexington Welder Wildlife Foundation, Sinton TX University of Southern Florida Westark Community College, Fort Smith AR Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa Western North Carolina Nature Center, Asheville University of Tennessee Wichita Historical Museum, KS The Frank H. McClung Museum, Knoxville
50’ Right Whale Model “Phoenix” (accurately depicted) Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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DRAPER NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Dr. Charles Preston, Director Draper Natural History Museum Center of the West 720 Sheridan Avenue Cody, Wyoming 82414 307-586-2346 [email protected]
In July 2018, we designed, constructed, and installed Golden Eagles exhibits in a new permanent gallery for the Draper Natural History Museum in Cody, Wyoming. As one of a series of exhibits we have produced for Draper since 2007, this exhibit set uses audio (for verbal description, please contact Dr. Preston), video, touchscreens, a mix of models, murals, and didactic panels - demonstrating our ability to successfully combine interactive components with traditional exhibit elements.
Several years ago Dr. Preston wrote: “Terry Chase and his phenomenal Chase Studio are world-renowned and certainly at the top of my list for natural history exhibition design and fabrication. When I began searching for the best to further enrich the exhibits in the Draper Natural History Museum, Terry Chase immediately came to the forefront. I have worked closely with Terry and his team over the last several years and found they are even better than their stellar, worldwide reputation. Terry’s enthusiasm is contagious, and his abilities are unmatched.”
PREP LAB
* DIDACTIC RAIL IN FRONT LAB WINDOWS Exhibit on hold pending budget analysis. * MIGRATORY TRACKING SIMULATED NATIVE ROUTES AMERICANS EAGLE FLIGHT GRAPHICS VITRINE * PANELS W/ NATIVE RESEARCH QTY. 6 AMERICAN EQUIPMENT ARTIFACTS STOOL ES VITRINE G W/NATIVE N PILED ROCK E AMERICAN RESEARCH ES SEATING LL TI ARTIFACTS A 55" MONITOR EAGLE MOUNT NI CH IN VITRINE EAGLE TRAP N RTU SANDSTONE O INTERACTIVE CLIFF I O TOUCH WALL AT QTY. 3, 55" V R MONITORS SANDSTONE CLIFFS W/ PETROGLYPHS AND OPP MURAL MALE EAGLE IN FLIGHT 55" MONITOR AN EAGLES PREY, CONSE VITRINE W/MONITOR MONITORS W/ NATURALIST'SINSET HABITAT NOTEBOOKS CASES BENCH EAGLE NEST W/ GOLDEN EAGLE FEMALE & 2 NESTLINGS SILHOUETTE GRAPHICS PANELS QTY. 6 ECOLOGY INTRODUCTION DONOR PANEL EXHIBIT BASES TOPOGRAPHIC NESTED AGAINST MAP (VERTICAL) SANDSTONE CLIFF "HUMAN INFLUENCES" INTERACTIVE WALL. RAIL BENCH
EAGLE SKELETAL MOUNT
SCALE 1/8"=1' @11" X 17" PRINTOUT
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Florence Indian Mound Museum Libby Jordan, Director Florence Indian Mound Museum 217 East Tuscaloosa Street Florence, AL 35630 256-760-6379 LJordan@florenceal.org
In January 2017, we designed and constructed exhibits for a new archaeology museum, the Florence Indian Mound Museum. Exhibits include numerous specimen cases, a walk-through cave and excavation exhibit, murals, miniature dioramas, a video presentation, interactive exhibits, and an immersive woodland alcove. This exhibit provides a good example of our capabilities for case design and construction using pin-hinge glass doors, as well as a mix of other kinds of exhibits, including audio components.
“ I consider us extremely fortunate to have had Terry Chase and his associates design and construct the exhibits in our new Indian Mound Museum. A brilliant designer, Terry's creativity is endless and his knowledge and insistence on artifact and content accuracy sets him far apart from other designers. The professionalism and ease with which his entire team operates makes working with them all a pleasure.” Libby Jordan, Director Department of Arts & Museums City of Florence, AL
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Exhibit Division REFERENCES Ozark Museum of Natural History Recently-completed Projects FLORENCE INDIAN MOUND MUSEUM
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WELDER WILDLIFE FOUNDATION MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER
Dr. Selma Glasscock, Assistant Director Welder Wildlife Foundation P.O. Box 1400 Sinton, Texas 78387 361-364-2643 [email protected]
In October 2018, we completed exhibits for a new natural history museum/nature center at the Welder Wildlife Foundation. The museum focuses on the natural communities on the Welder Wildlife Refuge, the history of the Foundation, and conservation efforts practiced on the Refuge. Exhibits also showcase a series of layered glass paintings and murals by acclaimed wildlife artist, Francis Lee Jaques and more than 300 bird mounts by master taxidermist, Donald Bowman. A 65-foot mural of the Welder Wildlife Refuge landscape was painted by Chase Studio for the exhibits.
Dr. Glasscock reports that “the museum looks absolutely fabulous and everyone who sees it is so amazed. Our Trustees were exceptionally pleased with the outcome. The Welder Museum could not be more perfect—all your work is beyond perfect! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your dedication to this project.”
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CLASSIFICATIONCO-ADAPTATION COPY BIOLOGY OF PREY THE WORLD OF BIRD CASE (NON-NATIVE SPECIES) CHEMICAL& EXTINCT & INTRO PANEL EXOTIC ENDANGERED (MAP OF HABITATS& SPECIES INTRODUCTION TO 6 MAJOR HABITATS "MANAGING THE LAND") AT WELDER CHANDELIER
NORTH AMERICAN MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS
18" DOOR36" DOOR
MURAL BACKGROUND-BOTH SIDES 20' 10" CASES FOR NORTH AMEREICAN UPLAND GAME BIRDS MOUNTS GRAZING INTERPRETIVE RAILS BURNS (5´ x 1´) BIRD MURALS ABOVE
CASE FOR MOUNTS 36"
WILD TURKEYS WHITE-TAIL DEER DUCKS & GEESE GLASS PAINTINGS
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36 Cave Habitat Earthworks Learning Exchange Kansas City, MO
37 Prairie Habitat Earthworks Learning Exchange Kansas City, MO
38 Forest Habitat Earthworks Learning Exchange Kansas City, MO
39 Soil Habitat Earthworks Learning Exchange Kansas City, MO
40 Pond Habitat Earthworks Learning Exchange Kansas City, MO
41 COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM 6 – Bunker Beach Water Park Feasibility Analysis Update Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Committee to review and recommend to the Finance Committee, via the CIP process, Bunker Beach Water Park Wave Pool Option 2B: Replace Existing Wave Pool Footprint and add Children’s Area and Restroom.
Previous Committee / County Board Action February 2018: Bunker Beach Renovation Project August 2018: Bunker Beach Tour April 2019: Bunker Beach Water Park Feasibility Analysis Update
Background / Analysis Per the recommendation of the Facilities Management and Construction Sub-Committee, which was held on April 16, 2019, Parks staff and the consultant further revised the total cost estimate for Option 2B, Replace Existing Wave Pool Footprint and add Children’s Area and Restroom, as follows:
• Support Space Updates $1,424,575 • Outdoor Aquatics $2,784,680 • Deck & shade $263,095 • Site Construction $278,869 • Amenities $133,857 • Pre-Design Contingency $488,508 • Inflation $195,403 • Indirect Costs $537,358 • Asset Preservation Plan $336,000 • Round up to nearest 10/1000th $7,655 • Round up to the nearest 100/1000th $57,655
TOTAL OPINION OF COST RANGE $6,450,000 - $6,500,000
Upon Committee review and concurrence with option 2B and the associated total opinion of cost range, park staff will authorize the consultant to proceed with schematic design and a final cost estimate that will be included in the final feasibility report that will be presented to the Parks Committee in July.
Conclusion / Recommendation To recommend to the Finance Committee, via the CIP process, to support Wave Pool Option 2B: Replace Existing Wave Pool Footprint and add Children’s Area and Restroom with a total opinion of cost range of $6,450,000 - $6,500,000.
Supporting Documents Illustration of Option 2B: Replace Existing Footprint and Add Children’s Area & Restroom Revised Option 2B Opinion of Probable Cost
Lead Staff Cory Hinz, Recreation Services Manager
Bunker Beach Water Park
Anoka County, MN
Updated Cost Estimate
April 22, 2019
OPINION OF PROBABLE COST: 100% REPLACEMENT + CHILDREN'S AREA Description Unit Amount Cost per Unit Opinion of Cost Opinion of Cost
Support Space Updates 1,800 791 $1,424,575 $1,424,575 Casion Chamber 1,453 275 $399,575 Restroom Building 1 650,000 $650,000 Maintenance Shop Sq. Ft. 1,000 175 $175,000 Office Expansion Sq. Ft. 800 250 $200,000
Outdoor Aquatics 14,873 187 $2,784,680 $2,784,680 Wave Pool Sq. Ft. 14,873 160 $2,379,680 Feature Allowance Allowance 1 80,000 $80,000 Heating System Allowance 1 50,000 $50,000 Wave Generation Equipment Allowance 1 275,000 $275,000
Support 22,310 12 $263,095 $263,095 Outdoor Deck Sq. Ft. 22,310 10 $223,095 Shade Structures Quantity 4 10,000 $40,000
Unit Sq. Ft. Cost Opinion of Cost Opinion of Cost
Site Construction Costs (demolition, landscaping, drainage, walks) $278,869 $278,869
Total Construction Costs Sq. Ft. 22,310 213 4,751,219 4,751,219 . . Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (Chairs, Tables, Equipment, etc.) $133,857 $133,857 Subtotal $4,885,076 $4,885,076
Preliminary Design Contingency 10.0% $488,508 $488,508
Inflation (1 Year) 4.0% $195,403 $195,403
Indirect Costs (Design Fees, Surveys, Permitting) 10.0% $537,358 $537,358
Asset Preservation Plan $336,000 $336,000
Total Estimated Project Costs: $6,442,345 $6,442,345 Say 289 $6,450,000 $6,500,000 Source: Counsilman-Hunsaker COMMITTEE ACTION ITEM 7 – Professional Golf Services Proposals Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested To review, comment, and make a recommendation on whether to pursue a professional golf services consultant for Chomonix Golf Course.
Previous Committee / County Board Action Committee Evaluation and Discussion of Chomonix Golf Course – January 15, 2019 Committee Authorization to Continue Operations of Chomonix Golf Course – February 5, 2019 Chomonix Golf Course Transparency Portal – April 2, 2019
Background / Analysis Considering the recent Park Committee action to continue with the operation of Chomonix Golf Course for the next three years, one of the strategies moving forward is to explore the option of hiring a professional golf course management consultant that is experienced in evaluating publicly owned golf courses. As a result, a Request for Proposals was advertised and issued to a total of nine firms around the country in late February with a proposal due date of April 12, 2019.
The following five professional golf consulting firms provided proposals:
Billy Casper (Reston, Virginia) JJ Kegan (Castle Rock, Colorado) Sirius Golf Advisors (Midland, Georgia) THK Associates (Aurora, Colorado) Wilson Golf Group (Stillwater, MN)
Based upon an objective evaluation and scoring criteria for each proposal, the following rankings were obtained:
1. Billy Casper 2. Sirius Golf Advisors 3. THK 4. Wilson Golf Group 5. JJ Keegan
The professional services cost of the proposals ranged from $23,000 - $30,000.
Upon further review with the new Golf Operations Manager and other key staff, the recommendation is to not proceed with hiring a professional golf service consultant. Over the past several months, several issues related to tee sheet management, data tracking, inventory, staff training, discount programs, memberships, and actual rounds played have already been identified that are in the process of being resolved to make Chomonix Golf Course a solvent operation. In addition, the current operating season under new leadership and improved policies will further reveal golf business continuity strengths and weaknesses. Following an analysis at the end of this year, the county will be in a better position to further evaluate the need to hire a professional consulting firm for further evaluation.
Supporting Documents None
Lead Staff Jeff Perry, Park Director
COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL ITEM 8 – RICE CREEK MAINTENANCE BUILDING CONCEPT PLAN, PHASE II Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested For the Committee to review and provide comments on the schematic layout plan for the Rice Creek Maintenance Building Office Expansion project at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
Previous Committee / County Board Action February 2019 – Contract Award – Design Services January 2019 – 10-year Capital Project Forecast September 2018 – Grant Agreement Authorization June 2018 – 5 Year CIP presentation
Background / Analysis Phase I of the Rice Creek Maintenance Building Park was completed in 2017. Park staff have been working with BTR Architects to develop plans and specifications for the second phase of the Rice Creek Maintenance Facility, which includes construction of an office/breakroom, restrooms, mechanical room and a work room/tool storage area. Park staff is looking for feedback on the schematic plan prior to proceeding to the construction document phase. Bidding is anticipated to occur in June with a bid award recommendation in August. Construction is expected to occur September to December 2019. Project funding is provided from a Park and Trails Legacy Grant.
Conclusion / Recommendation For the Committee to provide comments and concurrence on the schematic layout plan for the Rice Creek Maintenance Building Expansion project at Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve.
Supporting Document Schematic layout plan
Lead Staff Jake Thompson, Landscape Planner
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6 THOMPSON A PREFINISHED METAL GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT SYSTEM A1.0 BTR VENTED METAL PANEL SOFFIT RIETOW METAL PANEL ROOFING 900 SECOND AVENUE SOUTH, SUITE 400 A BAFFLES MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402 UNFACED BATT INSUL - R-35 KEY NOTES: THIS SHEET P: (612) 332‐1234
SEALED CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE CONCRETE APRON ADA SHOWER ATTIC VAPOR BARRIER 1 18 35 32 WITH INTEGRAL Anoka County Parks and INSULATION SUPPORT 29 2 12 X 12 CERAMIC FLOOR TILE. TILE ALSO ON WALLS IN RESTROOMS19 CONCRETE SIDEWALK 36 PROPOSED AWNING Recreation B.O. NEW SOFFIT 9' - 3 11/32" 3 HOSE BIB 20 DOWNSPOUT WITH PRECAST CONC SPLASHBLOCK37 BUILT-IN WOOD WORK COUNTERTOP 2 31 35 Rice Creek ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE 4 AIR CONDITIONING UNIT 21 AIR COMPRESSOR 1A 2X6 PRE-ENGINEERED WOOD FRAMING Maintenance SYSTEM MEN 5 MOP SINK 22 HOTSY POWER WASHER. ALTERNATE PRICING. 27 WINDOW BLINDS SHOWER WOMEN 27 Building ‐ Phase 2 6 EMERGENCY EYE WASH 23 EXISTING-0" 6' TALL CHAIN LINK FENCE TO REMAIN. FIXED FRAME EXTERIOR WINDOW METAL PANEL SOFFIT- ALIGN FACE WITH ADJACENT WELDING HOOD DOWNSPOUT BEYOND 7 24 EXISTING METAL BUILDING SIDING B 8 COMPRESSED AIR LINE 25 FIXED FRAME INSULATED WINDOW-TYP. 7373 MAIN STREET LINO LAKES, MN 55038 9 HOSE REEL 26 MATCH EXISTING METAL PANEL SIDING GLASS FIBER BATT INSUL- FULL
STUD DEPTH 15" X 15" X-0" 6' METAL LOCKERS ON 4" TALL FURNACE 10 27 CONCRETE PAD. ENLARGED PLAN AT RESTROOMS POLY VAPOR BARRIER 1 1/4" = 1'-0" 5/8" GYP @ PAINTED AREAS/ STACKED ELECTRIC WASHER AND- FRONT DRYER LOADED. PROVIDED AND 11 28 EDGE OF SOFFIT ABOVE TILE BACKER BOARD @ INSTALLED BY OWNER. AREAS REFLECTEDTO RECEIVE TILE 12 CEILING PLAN 12 BLACK VINYL COATED CHAIN LINK FENCE WITH MAN DOOR 29 FLOOR DRAIN C 5 B A 0' - 0" CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE 13 CEILING FAN 30 NOT USED POLY VAPOR BARRIER EXISTING PROPOSED CIP FOUNDATION WALL 14 TRENCH DRAIN 31 FIXED WOOD BENCH 2" RIGID INSUL 15 CONCRETE SLAB ON GRADE 32 WALL MOUNTED TOILET EXIST JST BRNG CIP FOOTING 116'-0" EXISTING WALL TO REMAIN. WALL IS COMPOSED OF WOOD 16 33 EMERGENCY SHOWER WITH CONCRETE FORMED FRAMING WITH METAL SIDING ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR & BATT CURB/DRAIN AREA & HOT/COLD FAUCET INSULATION/ POLY VAPOR BARRIER.
WALL SECTION 17 EXISTING -0"14' X 14'-0" INSULATED SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOOR TO34 REMAIN.HOLLOW METAL FRAME GLASS WINDOW 6 1/2" = 1'-0"
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SOUTH ELEVATION 2 1 2 1/8" = 1'-0" 24' - 6" A1.0 10' - 8 1/2" 4 3/4" 12' - 10" 80'-1-1/2" 1 4 East 20 4' - 4" A1.0 A B 12 C 4 5 A PROPOSED AWNING WITH RECESSED LIGHTING
PROPOSED EXISTING 0" 1' - 1A 23 2 1 37 2 BREAK ROOM WOMEN 10 1 11 South 16'-0"
EXIST JST BRNG 116'-0" UTILITY/ STORAGE 2 A1.0 2 SHOWER 12 TOOL 5 MEN 5 STORAGE REMOVE EXTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURE B 25 EXISTING ELECTRICAL 7' - 8" 5' - 0" TO REMAIN 34 3 17 6 33 22
North 99'‐10" FIRST FLOOR A1.0 3 100'-0" 14 BOLLARD 18 18 NORTH ELEVATION 100'‐0" 3 1/8" = 1'-0" 17 19011 COMM. NO. 13 17
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2 1 6" - 30' AJM DRAWN 36 REVISIONS 13 15
REMOVE EXISTING 2" - 11' ROOFING AS REQUIRED - 16 16 MAINTAIN WARRANTY STORAGE BAY 3 101 3 EXIST JST BRNG 116'-0"
NEW METAL PANEL ROOFING- TIE INTO EXISTING 8 NO ISSUE DATE 21 7 9 C OPTION 5A
16 FIRST FLOOR PLAN & 9 FIRST FLOOR 100'-0" 28 23 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
EAST ELEVATION FIRST FLOOR PLAN 4 5 1/8" = 1'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" A1.0 COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL ITEM 9 – BUNKER HILLS TRAILS AND BUNKER BEACH PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested To provide the Committee with a project update. No Action Required
Previous Committee / County Board Action June 2018 – 5 Year CIP presentation January 2018 – 10-year Capital Project Forecast September 2017 – Grant Agreement Authorization
Background / Analysis The Parks Department has been working on plans and specifications for the reconstruction of the Bunker Beach parking lot and trails within Bunker Hills Regional Park. The Bunker Beach parking lot reconstruction includes improvements to the entrance and exit drives, repaving the existing parking lot, and expanding infiltration basins to address storm water management. The trail reconstruction will address trail segments that are beginning to fail. The 7,500 linear feet of trail reconstruction includes widening 3,700 linear feet of 8’ wide trail to 10’ wide trail to comply with the regional trail standards. If bids are favorable, staff has included an alternate of for an additional 46 parking spaces to be added to the parking lot, which was not part of the original scope of work.
The County will be bidding this project in May/June 2019 and a recommendation to award bid is anticipated to be brought to the Committee in August 2019. If awarded, construction is scheduled to begin immediately upon contract execution and after Bunker Beach closes for the season. This project is being funded with a $600,000 Parks and Trail Legacy Grant.
Conclusion / Recommendation To provide the Committee with a project update. No action required.
Supporting Documents Overall Site Improvement Map
Lead Staff Danielle Sanborn, Landscape Architect
CSAH 116/ Bunker Lake Blvd
Trail Segment 1
Trail Segment 2
Trail Segment 3
Parkway A
Trail Segment 5
Trail Segment 4
Bunker Beach Parking Lot November 2018 Miles Legend 000.05 .10.2 Trails to Be Reconstructed Bunker Beach Parking Lot to be Reconstructed Overall Site Improvements Bunker Hills Regional Park Trail and Bunker Beach Parking Lot Reconstruction ´ COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL ITEM 10 – OPEN HOUSE FOR RUM RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested To provide the Committee with a project update. No action required.
Previous Committee / County Board Action April 2019 – Information item on proposed changes to trail
Background / Analysis At last month’s meeting, the Committee was presented information on the proposed changes to the Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan. Those changes include a trail underpass for Bridge Street and a realignment of the proposed trail to be closer to the Rum River. Both proposed changes are within the City of St. Francis. Park Staff has engaged the public online via the Plan Your Parks website, social media and attending community events. Parks staff will also be conducting an open house as part of the engagement process. Staff worked with the County Attorney’s office to draft the advertisement. The Open House is scheduled for May 29, 2019 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Rum River North County Park Shelter Building.
Conclusion / Recommendation To provide the Committee with a project update. No action required.
Supporting Documents Draft Advertisement Trail Graphics
Lead Staff Karen Blaska, Park Planner
OPEN HOUSE NOTICE
Rum River Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment
The County of Anoka will hold a public open house on May 29, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Rum River North County Park, 23100 Rum River Blvd NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 to receive public comments on proposed changes to the Rum River Regional Trail master plan. The changes include a trail underpass for Bridge Street and a realignment of the trail to be closer to the Rum River north of the county park.
Anyone interested in learning more about the proposed changes to the trail or wanting to offer comments on the changes is invited to attend the open house or go to https://www.anokacounty.us/2932/Plan-Your-Parks. For those who have comments, but cannot attend the open house, contact Karen Blaska, Park Planner via telephone at 763- 324-3412 or e-mail at [email protected].
Written comments on the master plan amendment may also be submitted to the project manager at the following address: Karen Blaska, Park Planner, Anoka County Parks, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover, MN 55304.
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______Jerry Soma County Administrator
______Christine Carney Assistant County Attorney
Publish: Anoka County Union: Friday, May 10 and Friday, May 17, 2019 245TH Isanti KINGS Anoka
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Proposed Trail Realignment 241ST
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Existing Trail Alignment SAINT FRANCIS SÇ 237TH
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MARIGOLD 234TH 234TH Rum River North County Park
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VINTAGE WOODBINE 233RD 232NDPROPOSED REALIGNMENT FOR RUM 232ND RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL
UNDERCLIFT YUCCA Proposed Trail EXISTING RUM RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSED RUM RIVER REGIONAL Underpass 231ST FLORA 231ST TRAIL PARK GLADIOLA EXISTING REGIONAL TRAIL PROPOSED REGIONAL TRAIL 230TH
BRIDGE 230TH ROADWAY BUTTERFIELD
AMBASSADOR Sn EIDELWEISS KERRY ANOKA REGIONAL/COUNTY230TH PARK ANOKA COUNTY CONSERVATION/NATURAL AREA 229TH
229TH WATER WOODBINE POPPY QUAY OAK GROVE PARCEL ZION Proposed Changes to the Rum River Regional Trail ´ 0 1,000 2,000 Feet Master Plan Amendment Date: 02/26/2019
COMMITTEE INFORMATIONAL ITEM 11 – CONTRACTS PROCESSED Parks Committee Committee Date: May 7, 2019 County Board Date: May 14, 2019
Action Requested To provide information to the Committee regarding contracts executed by the Parks Department since the last Committee meeting.
Previous Committee / County Board Action Monthly Update
Background / Analysis C0007183 Chronogolf-Online Tee Sheet C0007217 Mickman Brothers-Coon Lake Paver Work
Conclusion / Recommendation No action requested.
Supporting Documents N/A
Lead Staff Andy Soltvedt, Operations and Visitor Services Manager