GOODHUE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Gregory Isakson, P.E. 2140 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 404 Public Works Director/County Engineer Red Wing, MN 55066 PHONE 651.385.3025 FAX 651.388.8437 HIGHWAYS PARKS SOLID WASTE www.co.goodhue.mn.us TO: Honorable County Commissioners Scott Arneson, County Administrator FROM: Greg Isakson, Public Works Director RE: 17 May 16 County Board Meeting Approve HKGi to Update the Byllesby Park Master Plan and Prepare a Master Plan for the Kenyon Area Park Date: 11 May 16 Summary It is requested that the County Board approve hiring the Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. (HKGi) to update the Master Plan for the County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master Plan for the new park land in the Kenyon Area. Background As discussed at past Board meetings, Dakota County is updating their master plan for their Lake Byllesby Regional Park. Staff has discussed updating the master plan for the Goodhue County Byllesby Park as a separate but coordinated effort with Dakota County. By coordinating efforts with Dakota County, the planning efforts should create master plans that work in harmony thus minimizing conflicting and overlapping facilities and providing a complimentary regional park system at Lake Byllesby in a cost efficient manner. Dakota County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to update their Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Plan and interviewed the top three consulting firms on 15 Apr 16. Dakota County selected the firm HKGi to update their master plan and the Dakota County Board is scheduled to approve hiring HKGi at their meeting on 17 May 16. Goodhue County Staff sat in on these interviews. HKGi has created numerous Park and Trail Master Plans for Dakota County and other municipalities. They are currently preparing 3 park master plans for Olmsted County to meet the current criteria for the Greater Minnesota Regional Park & Trails Commission (the criteria our master plans must meet). They are very qualified to prepare these master plans for Goodhue County. In order to create a coordinated Byllesby Park Master Plan with Dakota County and minimize research, meeting and travel costs, Staff requested a proposal from HKGi to prepare master plans for Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Park. HKGi’s proposals were discussed at the County’s Park and Trail Board meeting on 10 May 16 and the concept of hiring HKGi was "To effectively promote the safety, health, and well-being of our residents" supported by the Park Board, but a lack of a quorum prevented any formal action by the Park and Trail Board. HKGi’s proposed fee for both the Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Master Plans is $72,000 and $75,000 is budgeted. Alternatives Authorize hiring HKGi to create these two master plans. Revise the Request for Proposal and request a revised fee proposal. Take no action and end this master planning process. Recommendations It is the recommendation of staff to approve hiring HKGi to update the Master Plan for the County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master Plan for the new County Park in the Kenyon Area. PROPOSAL FOR BYLLESBY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE GOODHUE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Prepared by Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2016 LAKE ANN PARK CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA CONTENTS 01 PROJECT TEAM ..........................................................................................1 02 UNDERSTANDING + APPROACH ..........................................................2 03 KEY PERSONNEL .................................................................................... 10 04 QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE ...................................................... 15 05 FEE ESTIMATE ......................................................................................... 23 II BYLLESBY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROPOSAL Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. May 2, 2016 Landscape Architecture Planning Greg Isakson Urban Design Goodhue County Department of Public Works P.O. Box 404 123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 100 Red Wing, Minnesota 55066 Minneapolis, MN 55401 p: 612-338-0800 RE: Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal f: 612-338-6838 Dear Greg, On behalf of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi), we are pleased to submit this proposal to provide professional planning and design services to update the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan. We are excited about the opportunity to comprehensively plan for both sides of Lake Byllesby through a joint planning effort with Dakota County. HKGi has over 30 years of experience preparing award-winning park plans and design for communities across the upper Midwest. The HKGi team has extensive experience with both park system and individual park master planning, including developing park and trail plans for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Currently, HKGi is completing a master COLLABORATE plan for Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Woodland Trails in Elk River and developing LISTEN master plans for three of Olmsted County’s parks. EXPLORE We are excited at the opportunity to work with Goodhue County on Byllesby Park and look forward to discussing the project in more detail with you. Please let us CREATE know if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Rita Trapp, Project Manager Paul Paige, President HKGi believes that design, when inspired by the character of the people and the land, can create a unique and identifiable sense of community. This proposal will remain valid for 120 days. GOODHUE COUNTY, MINNESOTA III PROJECT TEAM Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 123 North Third Street Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 p: 612.338.0800 f: 612.338.6838 e: [email protected] w: www.hkgi.com Est. 1982 Principals: » Mark Koegler, ASLA, CEO » Paul Paige, PLA, President For more than thirty years Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) has helped » Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President communities create great places for people to live, work and play. Park planning » Bryan Harjes, PLA, LEED AP, Vice has long been a core service at HKGi, and as recognition of the economic, President environmental, and health benefits of well-designed parks, trails, and recreation systems grows, so too does our commitment to providing innovative park planning Associates: services to our clients. Our park planners and landscape architects bring a wealth » Jeff McMenimen, PLA, Associate of experience and knowledge about the programming, sustainability, community Staff: engagement, and operations issues that park and trail planning projects must » 7 Licensed Landscape Architects address. They also provide skilled project leadership, ensuring that projects stay on » 4 Certified Planners budget, on schedule, and provide innovative, feasible solutions. Four core principles » 1 Graduate Landscape Architect define our planning approach: » 3 Graduate Planners COLLABORATE » 1 Communications Staff Creating great places requires people working together to achieve a common vision. Services: HKGi’s most successful projects integrate our technical and creative expertise with » Park Planning and Design the insight and skills of our clients and stakeholders. » Landscape Architecture » Urban Design LISTEN » Public Participation Clients, stakeholders, and community members have valuable knowledge about the » Schematic & Site Design places they know, use, and love. Their input provides the foundation for our work. As we collect their ideas, we also build support for the initiatives that emerge from » Streetscape Design the planning process. » Comprehensive Planning » Downtown Planning EXPLORE » Commercial Area Revitalization Our ability to explore potential opportunities and strategies with clients and » Transit Oriented Development communities is fundamental to our work. The best solutions emerge through » Corridor Studies exploration, and in the process communities develop a greater understanding of the » Strategic Planning challenges they face and the strategies that can lead them forward. » Zoning Ordinance CREATE » Greenway Planning We strive to develop plans and designs that produce positive results for our clients. » Bikeway and Trail Planning Whether that means we provide guidance during the development process, or we » Environmental Review lead the community through the planning process, our objective is the same: to create great places that enrich people’s lives. 1 BYLLESBY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROPOSAL UNDERSTANDING + APPROACH Project Understanding Goodhue County seeks to develop an plan for Byllesby Park’s future as a natural and recreational resource in the region. The County is seeking the expertise of a consultant team to develop an innovative, yet practical and feasible, master plan that meets Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requirements for regional park planning, and will guide future development, management, restoration, and enhancement of the park. This planning process is intended to update the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan. Byllesby Park provides a number of recreational opportunities today including picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, volleyball, and hiking. Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Dakota County is across the Cannon River from Byllesby Park in Goodhue County. The two parks would benefit from being more accessible to each other. Better connectivity between the two parks would provide continuous and expanded recreation experiences. In coordination with a concurrent Dakota County master planning process, Goodhue County’s consultant will work to engage the public, stakeholders, and staff