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6.d3 WSB_Submittal_Scandia Parks, Rec, and Open Space Master Plan
A PROPOSAL FOR Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan FOR THE CITY OF SCANDIA 701 XENIA AVE S | SUITE 300 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 | TEL: 763.541.4800 | FAX: 763.541.1700 | WSBENG.COMJanuary 28, 2022 Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator City of Scandia 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 Re: Proposal for a Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Dear Ken, On behalf of WSB, thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications for the Scandia Parks Master Plan project. We are truly excited about the prospect of working with the City of Scandia. Our Landscape Architecture team will be led by Jeff Feulner, a Senior Landscape Architect and supported by Jolene Rieck, who is the Director of our Western Region Landscape Architecture Group. The design team will include additional team members with varying backgrounds and areas of expertise for a well-rounded planning team to provide you with a successful project. Responsive & Creative Solutions: WSB has extensive experience in the development of creative and unique designs that strengthen the sense of place by highlighting local characteristics, features and details to shape the design. We will work collaboratively with Scandia staff and stakeholders to develop a plan that reflects their priorities and meets the changing needs of the community, potential budget limitations and equitable balance of facilities. Local Knowledge & Park Expertise: The WSB design team has been specifically focused on park and recreation projects for the past 25 years. We are passionate about every project we undertake and stay attuned to current recreational trends in order to make improvements that are relevant and meaningful to the users. We are highly familiar with the similar Park Systems in the Twin Cities Area, having recently completed master plans in Blaine, New Brighton and Fridley. From initial visioning to the final designs, we will be there every step of the way for consistent communication and a broad set of tools and services to inform the decisions that will have the greatest positive impacts. Understanding Total Costs: Our team has an exemplary track record of developing successful master plans which meet the needs of the community, fit within reasonable budgets and reduce overall maintenance and replacement costs. We have extensive experience analyzing the maintenance, upkeep and replacement costs beyond the initial investment, but also are creative in identifying and helping the City obtain grant funding to ensure cost effective improvements. Again, thank you for this opportunity. We are excited to build a relationship with the City of Scandia. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Feulner or 612.328.6682. Sincerely, WSB Jeff Feulner Project Manager Bart Fischer Client Liaison 701 XENIA AVE S | SUITE 300 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416 | TEL: 763.541.4800 | FAX: 763.541.1700 | WSBENG.COMTABLE OF CONTENTS Firm Overview ...................................................1 Project Approach .............................................2 Key Personnel .................................................14 Schedule ........................................................25 Fees ................................................................26 Firm Overview | 1Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia 550+ STAFF 30+ SERVICE AREAS 15 OFFICES 5 STATES Forge ahead. WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, landscape architecture community planning, environmental, and construction services. Together, our staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We share a vision to connect your dreams for tomorrow to the needs of today— the future is ours for the making. Alternative Project Delivery | Biogas | Bridges & Structures | City Engineering | Community Planning | Constructability Review | Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspection | Contractor Modeling | Drinking Water | Economic Development | Environmental Compliance | Geohazard Risk Management | Geospatial | Geotechnical Engineering | GIS Services | Grants & Funding | Health & Safety Compliance | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Investigation & Remediation | Land Development | Landscape Architecture | Managed Services | Natural Resources | Pavement Management | Pipeline | Project Management & Construction Administration | Public Engagement | Public Works Management | Right of Way | Roadway Design | Smart Cities | Solar | Survey | Technology Solutions | Traffic Engineering | Transit Planning | Transportation Planning | Urban Design | Vibration Monitoring | Visualizations | Water Resources | Water Reuse | Wind Firm Overview Project Approach | 2Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Project Understanding The City of Scandia is an established rural community that became an incorporated City approximately 15 years ago. Located in Washington County, this community of strong Swedish history is approximately 39.7 square miles in size and includes a natural scenic, rolling landscape with beautiful lakes, woodlands and borders the St. Croix River corridor. The city’s park system currently includes: 3 developed parks and 8 undeveloped areas. Recreational amenities such as playgrounds, ballfields, ice rink, tennis courts, boat landings, picnic shelters and natural ecological areas. The Scandia Community Center ties the park system together with the banquet hall, meeting rooms and outdoor recreation facilities. Scandia is also home to county and state park facilities as well as a National Scenic Riverway. The City of Scandia is looking to update their current Parks Master Plan, which will guide park improvements over the next 15 years or more. This plan will provide guidance for the Parks and Recreation Department by integrating community input with recreation standards to develop a comprehensive plan. Project Approach Project Approach | 3Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia TASK 1: REVIEW AND UNDERSTANDING TASK 3: NEEDS ASSESSMENT TASK 2: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT TASK 4: IMPROVEMENT PLAN TASK 5: DEVELOP DESIGN TASK 6: CHECK-IN MEETINGS WSB has carefully reviewed the RFP, visited Scandia’s parks, and assembled a team of professionals to prepare a master plan which will include the following tasks: TASK 7: PREPARE FINAL DOCUMENTS The final document will be prepared in a format that can be adopted Common goals and design principles for the system plan may include: -Accessibility -Sustainability -Safety and security -Beautification and uniqueness -Capacity versus demand -Environmental stewardship -Economic/fiscal responsibility -Healthy lifestyle -Connectivity -Sense of community Project Approach | 4Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Scope of Work The following detailed work plan provides comprehensive services to meet the goals of the City of Scandia. The overall approach of the WSB design team is to improve the quality of life for communities while protecting the natural environment in creative ways. We strongly believe in the value of investing in public infrastructures for the common good if those investments are well reasoned and justified, to ensure that public dollars are wisely spent. We are confident we can meet or exceed your expectations to provide you with a plan and strategy that will be comprehensive and successful. Project Approach | 5Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Review and Analysis WSB will review all the data collected including all previous planning initiatives and projects in recent years, recent needs and demands, and funding mechanisms and policies, in order to gain a broader understanding of the comprehensive park and recreation system within the city. TASK 1: Review and Understanding Client Meetings & Presentations At the start of the project, the WSB design team will meet with the City of Scandia to review and identify the key contacts throughout the design process, as well as develop a very clear understanding of the intended project outcome and the expectations of the project. This will include reviewing the overall project approach, process and deliverables, and general discussion about the project goals. At this time the WSB design team will also collect any relevant data from the City of Scandia. The team will then undertake site visits to the parks and open spaces. WSB has developed a site evaluation app for iPad/ iPhone, which will be used to gather information about each site, amenity, and facility. The tool allows for individual assessments of each location as well as the ability to organize clear and effective note taking, photo documentation and both evaluate and rank the existing features, the overall development, condition, design, and characteristics. WSB has found that the tool streamlines the information gathering process, allowing us to gain a personal understanding of the system and identify various opportunities and constraints that will help influence decision making as it relates to the park system master plan goals. This includes ensuring safety, accessibility and athletic needs are being met while balancing the demands of other types of recreation. Additional data collection will include reviewing updated demographics, recreational trends, general land cover classifications as they relate to the parks, trails, open spaces, and parks facilities. Project Approach | 6Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia TASK 2: Community Outreach and Engagement for meetings or gatherings. While the onset of COVID- 19 has altered some of the approaches to public outreach, WSB has been using a variety of alternative methods for public outreach with great success for many years, and we can still provide in-person events following recommended guidelines. WSB has a strong commitment to using the public outreach process as a means to understand the needs of the constituents and gain confidence that the planning objectives and recommendations are in line with community sentiment. This will be particularly important in terms of reviewing concept plans, developing strategic prioritization and confirming an implementation plan that is favored by the community. We anticipate using outreach to gain feedback and approval of the concept plans and overall approach to prioritization for implementation. WSB uses varying community engagement techniques that encourage involvement in a fun and meaningful manner and allow us to reach a broader audience, resulting in a more equity-based plan. WSB is suggesting the following engagement plan but will work with the city to confirm the various methods, which we know may sometimes need to be adjusted as the project progresses or depending on current recommendations Project Approach | 7Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Online Engagement WSB uses an online engagement program which includes an interactive mapping tool and is an excellent way to engage community members in a virtual dialogue. The software allows people to “pin” ideas, questions and concerns to a map of the project area, as well as host surveys, images, GIS information, maps, plans, aerial images and photos to articulate issues and questions to the community. Communities find that sharing the map link on their social media channels can drive robust engagement with the project. WSB’s online engagement program allows for customization with a drag-and-drop interface that can be easily shared through various forms of social media platforms. It can be used to: -Generate ideas. -Show photo images. -Collect feedback on specific questions. -Illustrate alternative design ideas. -Collect comments regarding planning and design preferences. Surveys In many communities, our planning team has had great success with hard copy surveys either distributed through direct mailing or included with a monthly utility bill. Community members are able to fill out and return the surveys to the city or can be directed to fill out the survey online with a weblink or QR code. Survey results can be combined with online findings to provide a comprehensive data set between the two methods. Open House For some community members, a traditional open house is still the best way to engage in meaningful conversation and gather comments. Our team wants to ensure that every community voice is heard and will facilitate an in-person meeting which will follow current social distancing guidelines. Digital tools like this help reach a broad and diverse section of the community; a recent Pew Research poll found that 77% of Americans own smartphones – a figure that varies minimally across diverse groups. Information gathered via the online engagement method can then be exported into graphs and excel spreadsheets and can even be integrated into the city’s GIS maps. Project Approach | 8Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT Thoughtful, inclusive, and intentional public engagement can be challenging especially when we cannot meet in-person. Virtual engagement through live webinars or recorded videos and interactive websites create opportunities to continue public engagement. In communities where internet access is not a barrier to participation, we have seen an increase in public participation using virtual engagement tools. Through boosted social media, stakeholder notifications, and postcard mail 3500+ people visited an interactive project website and provided 550+ comments over two fourteen-day engagement events in May and July 2020. Live webinars can be implemented across several platforms with their reach extended through streaming to the clients YouTube or Facebook accounts. Presentations, facilitated discussions, Q&A, survey/ polling are all available to gather community input and maintain interest in the webinar. Our team plans to host a live webinar event early in the process to inform and gather community input for the project. STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW SESSIONS The WSB design team, in coordination with city staff, will meet with stakeholder groups for one-on-one interviews and discussion. This allows us the opportunity to reach those who may have specific and detailed information that will contribute to the overall park and recreation master plan who may not participate otherwise. Our design team will dedicate specific times to meeting with athletic associations, school district representatives or special user groups. Project Approach | 9Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia TASK 3: Needs Assessment Many facilities may need additions, updates, or replacement due to their age and condition, so it is important to consider a variety of opportunities in the context of potential overlaps or gaps within park service areas. WSB will develop a city-wide needs assessment that examines both the needs of the existing parks as well as the need for additional park development, facilities, and amenities. The system plan will be created on the premise of being responsive to the needs and desires of the community set forth by a shared project vision. A strong project vision will account for varying age groups, abilities, and perspectives; therefore, the system plan needs to respond to those needs accordingly to strengthen the community through common goals. The overall importance of the park system goes beyond providing recreation. It also serves to provide the “sense of place” within a community. A high-quality park and trail system will attract and keep residents and even businesses. This analysis will include recommendations for system-wide improvements, improving existing parks and potential opportunities to provide additional needs for the community. The analysis will come primarily from existing data including: -The inventory and conditions report -Projections of population growth, demographic characteristics -Recreation participation trends -Level of Service (LOS) standards -Geographic distribution within the city -Identified unmet needs of residents -Identification of areas of non-existent recreational opportunities Project Approach | 10Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia TASK 4: Improvement Plan From the conditions report and needs assessment, WSB will develop prioritized recommendations to meet needs through improvements and maintenance of parks facilities, development of additional recreational amenities and potential land acquisition. Our team will develop estimates of the capital and operational cost for renovation and maintenance, development of additional recreational features and acquiring additional land as needed. A few key improvements in the system can dramatically raise the overall perception of the system and encourage support for future improvements and development. The approach to prioritizing recommendations is based upon identifying strategic accomplishments that positively affect the community. The result is that you will attract community “champions” who will carry your voice to support needs that are critical, but less obvious to your citizens. WSB will create a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in Excel format that will guide long- term investment and rehabilitations in the park and trail system, to include the following: -Identification of current yearly revenue and funding sources -Identification of potential partnerships and funding opportunities -Identification of priority projects across a 10-year period to include proposed replacements, repairs, development, redevelopment, and anticipated design fees WSB has experience serving as city administrators, contract engineers and public agency leaders. Rely on our experience of preparing capital improvement plans, policy recommendations and operations expertise for a balanced plan. Project Approach | 11Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Identify Staffing and Funding Needs Our design team members have prepared numerous park and trail system plans and can provide not only the recreational expertise but also identify accurate implementation, staffing and future maintenance considerations. Our past system plans are highly regarded by our clients as both visionary and realistic given the budget constraints faced today. Many of our past system plans have gained community-wide support and proven instrumental to our clients through successful bond referendums, tax levies, and/or grant funding to implement the vision established in the plan. As part of the CIP development in the previous task, our process will examine the city’s organizational structure, including staffing and funding levels compared with cities of comparable size and in relation to national averages. This will allow WSB to provide a budget and staffing analysis needed for levels of service ranging from adequate to desirable and determine where current service levels fall on that spectrum. The analysis will include funding and staffing requirements for future growth and operation corresponding to the proposed recommendations. Our team will identify potential grant and funding opportunities that could be pursued to assist the community with funding: -Extensive Database. We have developed an extensive database that not only houses examples of successful grant and funding applications, but also notifies key WSB representatives and our clients of any upcoming grants. -Grants fund ideas. Our dedicated grant and funding committee focuses on the cities we serve to discover new funding opportunities and prepare the appropriate applications. TASK 7: Grant Opportunities Project Approach | 12Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia TASK 6: Check-in Meetings Throughout the entire master planning process, continuous communication with city staff, stakeholders, the public and other professionals is key to identifying issues and developing an effective plan for the future. The WSB team has established the following formal meeting and check-in points throughout the process, in addition to informal correspondence with city staff on a regular basis. The collaborative design approach that our staff brings to each project has helped identify varying perspectives from park users, which has resulted in creative and effective design solutions. Scheduled Meetings for this task includes: -Kick-off Meeting with city staff and stakeholders -Background Information review meeting with staff and stakeholders -Engagement summary meeting with staff and stakeholders -Discussion of identified gaps and elements needs with city staff -Review of recommendations meeting with city staff and stakeholders to determine the design options. -Presentation of draft plan at City Council work session. -Review of recommendations and final plan meeting with city staff and stakeholders. -Presentation of master plan to City Council for adoption TASK 5: Develop Design Based on the review and analysis of the existing system, WSB will identify methods to increase flexibility and balanced recreation opportunities across the park system. Balanced development will be key to meet the varying needs and abilities for a broader range of demographics while ensuring the recommendations for the changes are sensible and will not detrimentally affect or eliminate another user group. It is our goal to work with the City of Scandia and project stakeholders to identify recommendations for implementation related to the overall park system that will raise the service level of the parks. This may include identification of more sustainable methods or approaches to reduce ongoing operation, maintenance and replacement needs as well as identification of locations to implement more challenging or engaging features to encourage activity. Improved designs and unique experiences can help create greater satisfaction and encourage exploration across the system. These suggestions will be summarized for all sites, with accompanying images or sketches as needed to convey the suggested improvements. Optional Service: WSB will develop conceptual site plans for each park location to illustrate overall site layouts and potential recreational features at a conceptual level. Each park plan will take into consideration the existing uses but may also include alternative approaches based on our experience in park and recreation design and recreational trends. Project Approach | 13Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Prepare Final Document Falcon Heights Park Improvement Study May 21, 2014 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Tel: (763) 541-4800 · Fax: (763) 541-1700 wsbeng.com City of Falcon Heights FALCON HEIGHTS PARKS IMPROVEMENT STUDY Recommendations Page 15 Potential Improvement Costs: Potential cost range for improvements as listed could range between $600,000 and $800,000 depending on the building costs and the extent of changes to the site layout. Imagery ©2014 Google Map data Based on the input from the City of Scandia and the feedback collected from the community, WSB will develop a preferred master plan document which will outline options for implementation within a corresponding timeline and budget. We have found that trying to spread numerous but smaller improvements across a system can go unnoticed or even result in lower overall satisfaction. The preferred implementation strategy will outline an approach to guide the development, redevelopment and improvements that will have the greatest positive impacts on the community and foster support for subsequent improvements. The preferred implementation strategy will include the preferred concept plans for the parks and trails, overall priorities and will identify the following: -Identification of amenities and park elements to be retained, restored, or replaced -Identification of new equipment and park elements to be provided -Identification of new parks or park land to be acquired -Priority projects and phasing plan -Estimates of probable costs The final document will include the use of diagrams, plans and figures to clearly illustrate the intended result of the improvements. The plan will be formatted in a way that can be easily updated in the future, as master plans tend to be a “living document”, which will be able to adjust with changes to economic conditions, population shifts and unpredictable circumstances. Key Personnel | 14Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Key Personnel City of Scandia Jeff Feulner, PLA PROJECT MANAGER Bart Fischer CLIENT LIASION Shaunna Newton PARK PLANNING SUPPORT Jolene Rieck, PLA CIP, COSTING, QA/QC Brad Hamilton PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT/ STRATEGY RESOURCE POOL - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, GIS, SUSTAINABILITY. WSB has assembled a design team with broad experience in Park and Recreation planning in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota and beyond. We are passionate about Park and Recreation projects and will bring this experience to the City of Scandia to help shape the future of your park system. Key Personnel | 15Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Jeff Feulner, PLA, LEED AP PROJECT MANAGER Jeff is a Landscape Architect with over 21 years of professional experience. He has worked on projects of various scales and scope both in the private and public sector. This experience has led to creative design solutions which acknowledge varied user perspectives by collaborating with private developers, landowners, and business owners, as well as municipal staff, elected officials and other stakeholder groups. Jeff also has significant experience as a project manager directing installations and overseeing project implementation. He embraces the collaboration between the client, municipality, and designer that take place as a project is constructed, ultimately bringing the original vision into a functional reality. SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture REGISTRATION: Landscape Architect Minnesota #42976 LEED Accredited Professional US Green Building Council GBCI #10359911 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University, 2000 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, North Dakota State University, 2000 Park System Plan | Spring Lake Park, MN CLIENT: CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK PROJECT DURATION: APR 2021 - JAN 2022 As Project Manager, Jeff worked with the City of Spring Lake Park to assess items within their Park System and guide the creation of a vision for future improvement. The system includes six highly used parks, with most facilities towards the end of their life cycle. Jeff worked with the City to prioritize future improvements and identify funding and grant opportunities. The project included both in person and online public engagement, needs assessment, concept plans for each park and estimation to help guide the improvements over the next 10 years. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan | Savage, MN CLIENT: CITY OF SAVAGE PROJECT DURATION: OCT 2017 - JUNE 2018 Acting as Co-Project manager, Jeff assisted the City of Savage in preparing its first ever Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, to address the ongoing evolution of non-motorized transportation facilities and increased walking and biking trends nationwide. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan provides a framework for future implementation and maintenance of the city’s sidewalk and trail system by: prioritizing sidewalk and trail projects that maximize connectivity within Savage and link to adjacent communities; incorporating policies and practices to enhance the sidewalk and trail system; and recognizing best practices and approaches for maintaining the sidewalk and trail system. River Park | Brooklyn Park, MN CLIENT: CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK PROJECT DURATION: MAR 2018 - JUNE 2021 As Project Manager, Jeff worked with the City of Brooklyn Park to develop a refined Master Plan and construction plans for improvements to River Park. The park improvements include new trails, a river overlook area, dedicated canoe / kayak launch on the Mississippi River, a new restroom building, and large stormwater pond connected to the City storm sewer system, which slows and treats runoff from a 300-acre area of Brooklyn Park. Since the project lies on the banks of the Mississippi River, agency stakeholders were identified early in the process to develop design solutions that meet the expectations and criteria of the DNR, Corps of Engineers, watershed district and National Park Service. Jeff also assisted the City of Brooklyn Park in obtaining grant funding for the project through several agencies. Key Personnel | 16Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Bart Fischer CLIENT LIAISON Bart Fischer has over two decades of experience in public administration. Throughout his tenure, he’s worked in four Minnesota communities as the city or assistant city administrator. Bart joined our firm in 2019 as a senior public administrator and focuses on lending his public service expertise to our clients. Bart is well-known in our industry as a strategic leader with a passion for developing deep relationships with his partners and clients. Through this approach, he’s developed common themes and goals that support their missions and help better prepare them for future challenges. SERVICE GROUP: Municipal EDUCATION: Masters of Public and Non-Profit Administration, Metropolitan State University, 2003 Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, University of Northwestern-St Paul, 1997 MEMBERSHIPS & RECOGNITIONS: ICMA & MCMA Credentialed Manager & Member MCMA President League of MN Cities Member & Active Committee Participant Technology of Participation (MnTOP) Training Strategic Planning Experience Bart has experience in and been a part of strategic planning sessions in every community he has worked. These processes have ranged from half-day sessions of facilitated discussion to multi-day retreats where mission, vision, priorities and goals were established. Bart’s involvement in strategic planning processes, provide him with a unique perspective and ability to both facilitate strategic discussions while still understanding the needs, desires and emotions of the process participants. In addition, a significant portion of a city administrator/managers role is to facilitate and coalesce the individual priorities of the mayor/council and staff leadership team into a realistic direction for the city to pursue. Bart’s experience as a city administrator will benefit the city in seeking a clear and efficient direction. City Strategic Planning Experiences: LOCATION: CITY OF FAIRMONT, MN DESCRIPTION: Facilitated and led the 2021 City of Fairmont Strategic Planning Process with the city council and staff leadership team. LOCATION: CITY OF CARVER, MN EXAMPLE: Facilitated and led the two day 2021 City of Carver Strategic Planning Effort with the city council and department heads. LOCATION: CITY OF CHASKA, MN EXAMPLE: Two day, consultant facilitated retreat with council and staff leadership team to set mission, vision, goals, priorities. LOCATION: CITY OF OAKDALE, MN EXAMPLE: Multi-day/meeting process over a 60 day period, facilitated by a consultant. Participants included the council and staff leadership team. Objective was to build relationships with newly elected council members and coalesce individual goals and priorities into a shared vision. Key Personnel | 17Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Shaunna Newton PARK PLANNING SUPPORT Shaunna is a landscape architect-in-training and has worked on a variety of projects such as streetscape design, public park design, playgrounds, and trail corridors. Her responsibilities range from assisting with preliminary design and master planning to preparing technical documents. As a designer, Shaunna brings strong plant knowledge and creative skills to the team. SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture EDUCATION: Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, May 2019 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture, Emphasis in Professional Landscape Management, Minor in Art, University of Wisconsin – Platteville, May 2016 Harriet Bishop Elementary School | Rochester, MN CLIENT: ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROJECT DURATION: MAR 2020 – CURRENT This is a collaborative design project where WSB worked in developing landscape plans. Shaunna assisted in analyzing zoning, code and buffer yard requirements to prepare documents and plan sheets for the project. The landscape design plan considered species diversity along with the needs of school maintenance and safety. Hugo Lions Park Development | Hugo, MN CLIENT: CITY OF HUGO PROJECT DURATION: OCT 2020 – CURRENT This project implements a master plan that was further developed to achieve the city’s desire for flexible open space, trail loops, and various recreational activities. The design worked to group like activities such as tennis, pickleball, basketball and a skate park area on one end of the park with associated parking. The opposite end of the park focused on creating a destination playground area complete with a park building and plaza space. The park in its entirety is united by gateway features, repeating seating elements and a perimeter trail loop. Shaunna assisted in conceptual, schematic and master plan design graphics along with planting strategies and construction plan development. Parks and Trails Master Plan | New Brighton, MN CLIENT: CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON PROJECT DURATION: MAY 2019 – JAN 2020 This master plan document includes public park assessment, vision planning, a park systems plan, and a trail systems plan. Supporting data and graphics accompanied this document to illustrate the City of New Brighton’s needs and goals. Key Personnel | 18Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia SERVICE GROUP: Landscape Architecture LICENSES: Montana #184LAR Wyoming #LA-0073C North Dakota #8 South Dakota #10075 Texas #3696 EDUCATION: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Concentration: Natural Resource Management, North Dakota State University Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design, Minor: Earth Science North Dakota State University CERTIFICATIONS: CLARB Certified #6980 Prosci Change Management Practitioner Government Quality Process Improvement Practitioner Chief of Planning and Programs (Deputy Director) | ND EMPLOYER: STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION DURATION: 2018 - 2021 Jolene authored and led the implementation of the department’s five-year strategic plan that focused on six areas: partnerships, planning, continuous improvement, communications, experiences and resource sustainability. As a member of the Department’s leadership team, she was responsible for legislative tracking and testimony, program area budget preparation, partnerships, cross-agency collaborations, and led several process improvement initiatives. Her team consisted of 12 FTE’s across four programs: natural resources, grants, motorized and non-motorized trails and planning and construction. Park Facilities, Pathways and Open Spaces Master Plan | Sheridan, WY CLIENT: CITY OF SHERIDAN PROJECT DURATION: 2018 - 2019 In an effort to increase economic competitiveness and workforce recruitment, Jolene was the principal parks planner leading a community-involved update to Sheridan’s parks, open spaces and trails plan. Her role included facilitating several public engagement initiatives, facilitating an advisory committee, evaluate levels of service and equity mapping. Integrated into needs assessment was an operational analysis focused on governance structure, staffing and equipment needs. As a result, the community has reinvested in its community pool and is working towards constructing a sports tourism complex. Parks and Open Space Plan | Big Sky, MT CLIENT: BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION PROJECT DURATION: 2016 - 2017 Big Sky is an unincorporated resort community where the parks and open spaces are owned by a non-profit organization, developer or property owner’s association. Ms. Rieck was the Principal in Charge and lead facilitator that led a group of community advocate through the process of developing their first comprehensive parks and open space plan. She led several methods of public engagement and chaperoned the process through two separate counties. The plan outlays policy recommendations, an organizational management structure, funding strategies and recreational program needs. The plan’s outcomes supported the community in receiving a TIGER grant that will help fund trail access needs. Jolene Rieck, PLA CIP, COSTING, QA/QC Jolene is a recognized leader in the landscape architecture profession in her distinguished 23 year career. She is an accomplished public speaker, and her work has been recognized with several awards. Jolene’s remarkable track record of empowering clients to fulfill their goals is a direct result of her expertise in facilitating meaningful discussions and maximizing community engagement. Jolene combines her design and planning expertise with a genuine desire to elevate capital investment with the operational needs of agencies. She strives to paint the “total cost of ownership” picture through informed decision-making based on data-driven and defensible inputs that elected officials embrace. Key Personnel | 19Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Brad Hamilton PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT/STRATEGY Brad has over 20 years of experience in strategic development, engagement, facilitation, and relationship building. With the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), he led the creation and strategic development of MnDOT’s Liaison Services. Brad facilitated private and public partnerships with Fortune 500 companies for emerging technologies, managed several Agency programs, and worked to advance multiple MnDOT initiatives and define policy for Central Office and District stakeholders under the direction of the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Senior Leadership. His experience includes program and project management, relationship building, facilitation, conflict resolution and engagement with policymakers, community leaders, diverse communities, and industry stakeholders. Brad’s knowledge of the public and private side of projects gives him a unique ability to lead groups with opposing interests through successful collaborations and partnerships. SERVICE GROUP: Engagement EDUCATION: BA in Speech Communications, Iowa State University MEMBERSHIPS + RECOGNITIONS: Customer Centered Culture (C3) Certified MnDOT Leadership Academy 2008 ACEC/MN Distinguished Service Award 2017 Completed International Association of Public Participation’s Foundations in Public Participation Central Entrance Transportation Plan | MN CLIENT: DULUTH SUPERIOR METROPOLITAN INTERSTATE COUNCIL PROJECT DURATION: MAR 2021 - JAN 2022 As WSB develops the Duluth Central Entrance Transportation Plan, Brad is leading engagement and public involvement. Brad leads the development of the website, comment map, surveys, business and public meeting facilitation, and affirms that all stakeholders are provided transparent avenues to provide input on the plan. Rethinking I-94 Phase 2 | St. Paul, MN CLIENT: MNDOT PROJECT DURATION: JAN 2021 - CURRENT Brad is the engagement lead on this project. Rethinking I-94 is a long-term effort to improve MnDOT’s engagement and relationships with the communities in a 15-mile study area between St. Paul and Minneapolis. With a focus on easier, safer travel in the corridor, Rethinking I-94 intends to reconnect neighborhoods, revitalize communities, and ensure residents have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions that affect their lives. Brad supports public involvement through development of the Scoping Decision Document and Tier 1 EIS. Native Landscapes Restoration for 5 Interceptor Sites CLIENT: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROJECT DURATION: DEC 2021 - CURRENT Brad is the public engagement project manager for this 5-city landscape project. The engagement includes informing stakeholders about the existing and future construction needs and impacts, developing strategies to minimize or mitigate potential impacts, manage those impacts when they cannot be avoided, and provide educational materials about the sustainable landscape sites. Brad led the development of the virtual and in-person educational and informational programs and outreach, including website development, signs, door hangers, mailers, as well as email and telephone info-lines. Key Personnel | 20Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia K:\017592-000\Graphics\Preferred Concepts\017592-000 Preferred ConceptsScale in Feet 120’0’60’30’Sanburnol Park Spring Lake Park, Minnesota September 21, 2021 | WSB#: 017592-000 PROPOSED PARKING LOT(39 STALLS) PROPOSED COMMUNITY CENTER ENTRANCE SIGN PROPOSED GARDEN STORAGE PROPOSED COMMUNITY GARDEN EXPANDED TRAIL EXISTING BALL FIELD FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACE GENERAL ICE SKATING RINK IMPROVED SEATING SANBURNOL DR NE TERRACE RD NEPROPOSED PICKLEBALL COURT EXISTING DECIDUOUSTREE TYP. EXISTING CONIFEROUSTREE TYP. PROPOSED PLAYGROUND IMPROVEDSHELTER Concept Plan 4.3: Sanburnol Park Scale in Feet 0’120’60’ Parks System Plan 69CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) Comprehensive Park Plan CLIENT: CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK LOCATION: SPRING LAKE PARK, MN DURATION: MAR 2021 - DEC 2021 WSB was chosen by the City of Spring Lake Park to prepare their first park system master plan. The City currently maintains a system of six highly used parks in their community, with one facility shared with the City of Mounds View. This project was identified by the City to create a clear “Vision” and budget for park improvements over the next 10-15 years. Many of the city’s parks had been developed over 30 years ago and amenities are near or at the end of their life cycle. WSB, along with City Sta ff , Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council worked together through a public engagement process to understand the wants and needs of the community. Park improvement priorities were identified to allow the system to be more accessible with up to date amenities and features. A number of improvements are already planned in the coming years, bringing each individual park concept plan closer to real life. KEY WSB STAFF: JEFF FEULNER, SHAUNNA NEWTON, CANDACE AMBERG SUBCONSULTANT: HCM ARCHITECTS PROJECT COST: $19,700 REFERENCE: KAY OKEY | PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR | 1301 81ST AVENUE NE | SPRING LAKE, MN | 763.792.7201 | KOKEY@SLPMN.ORG Assessment of Need 9CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) 43.4 MEDIAN AGE $66,916MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Snapshot of Spring Lake Park 6,465 POPULATION 2.597 NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS AGE PYRAMID 30-34 60-64 15-19 45-49 74-79 5-9 0-4 Male Female 35-39 65-69 20-24 50-54 80-84 10-14 40-44 70-74 25-29 55-59 85+ Parks System Plan 46CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (DRAFT)K:\017592-000\Graphics\Maps\017592_MapsSPRING LAKESPRING LAKE LADDIE LAKELADDIE LAKE Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park, Minnesota June 22, 2021 | WSB Project number: 017592-000 Scale in Feet 1600’0’800’400’ Proposed Connections 65 10 47 Improved Ped Crossing Proposed Walk Existing Walk Map 4.1: Existing Parks and Trails Map 4.2: Park and Trail Connections K:\017592-000\Graphics\Preferred Concepts\017592-000 Preferred ConceptsScale in Feet 120’0’60’30’Able Park Spring Lake Park, Minnesota September 21, 2021 | WSB#: 017592-000 EXISTING BALL FIELD FLEXIBLE GREEN SPACE IMPROVED HOCKEY RINK IMPROVED/COMBINED PARKING (61 STALLS) EXISTING BALL FIELD ABLE ST NE82ND AVE NE (2) ADA STALLS EXISTING DECIDUOUSTREE TYP. IMPROVED PARK BUILDING IMPROVEDSHELTER UPDATED PLAYGROUND IMPROVED FULL SIZE BASKETBALL COURT EXPANDED TRAIL IMPROVED VOLLEYBALL COURTS PROPOSED SMALL SHELTER Parks System Plan 57CITY OF SPRING LAKE PARK PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM MASTER PLAN (DRAFT) Concept Plan 4.1: Able Park Scale in Feet 0’120’60’ PROJECT EXAMPLES Key Personnel | 21Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia PROJECT EXAMPLES City of New Brighton DRAFT PLAN March 9, 2020 #013154-000 2040 PARK & TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN 2040 Parks and Trails System CLIENT: CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON LOCATION: NEW BRIGHTON, MN DURATION: NOV 2019 - MAY 2020 WSB worked with the City of New Brighton to update a system wide comprehensive plan for their parks, trails and recreation. This strategic planning document is meant to provide guidance and recommendations for improvements, developments and redevelopment over the next 20 years in order to better meet the current needs of the community. The scope of services for this project included data collection, assessment of the park system, evaluation of the existing and proposed trail and pedestrian-way system, and community engagement to better understand the needs of the community. The community helped to shape the vision, goals and priorities of the system plan, which informed recommendations for improvements to the parks, trails and recreational programs. WSB developed estimates of probable costs for the park and trail recommendations in order of priority, and also developed concept site plans for several key parks. The plan is meant to guide the city in terms of priorities for improvements that will have the greatest benefit to the community and accounts for a system that is focused on higher quality with greater flexibility and resiliency. It also identifies methods for improved revenue generation, partnership opportunities and additional funding mechanisms. KEY WSB STAFF: JASON AMBERG, CANDACE AMBERG, SHAUNNA NEWTON SUBCONSULTANT: HCM ARCHITECTS PROJECT COST : $133K ($103K - WSB FEE, $3OK HCM FEE) REFERENCE: JENNIFER FINK | DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION | 400 10TH STREET NW | NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112 | 651.638.2126 | JENNIFER.FINK@ NEWBRIGHTONMN.GOV Key Personnel | 22Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia PROJECT EXAMPLES Parks Implementation Plan CLIENT: CITY OF FRIDLEY LOCATION: FRIDLEY, MN DURATION: OCT 2020 – CURRENT WSB used the outcomes of a prior comprehensive master planning project developed by the City to prepare a strategic plan. WSB reviewed previous planning eff orts, then analyzed City parks in relation to overall demographics. The parks were mapped to indicate which neighborhood areas were lacking outdoor recreation in terms of quality, location, accessibility and underserved populations. WSB and the City could now prioritize improvement projects to better meet community needs. WSB prepared construction cost estimates for each park and categorized them based on overall priorities. The next steps in the planning process will include gathering feedback from the community to confirm priorities are in line with community values. WSB will work with the City to develop a 10-year CIP based on planning outcomes and available funding. An interactive GIS Story Map will be used throughout the planning process and beyond. Currently, the maps display existing park locations and amenities. Concept plans for each park with corresponding estimates, a draft priority implementation plan, and tabs identifying scheduled and completed projects will be added during the community outreach process. This site can be viewed here: https:// wsbeng.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index. html?appid=3650ab1ea6784d66bcb5fad068898772 KEY WSB STAFF: CANDACE AMBERG, CHRIS PETREE, JASON AMBERG COST: $55,000 REFERENCE: JEFFREY JENSEN | OPERATIONS MANAGER | CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT | 400 71ST AVE. N.E., FRIDLEY, MN 55432 | 763.572.3569 | JEFFREY. JENSEN@FRIDLEYMN.GOV | FRIDLEYMN.GOV Park Priorities Fridley, Minnesota January 2021 | WSB Project number: 016927-000 5: MADSEN• 6.2 acre neighborhood park• Services Neighborhood 5• Could service neighborhoods 6, 7 & 8 with improved connectivity• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 16b: EDGEWATER GARDENS• 4.4 acre neighborhood park• Services neighborhoods 16 & 23 with existing trail connections• May service neighborhood 22 with an existing crosswalk over E. River Road• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 31: SKYLINE• 0.9 acre mini neighborhood park• Services neighborhood 31• May also service new housing in area D if there is a recreational draw• Little opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation E: MOORE LAKE• 14 acre special use community park (beach) • Services entire community and also lareger neighborhood areas that includes high density and lower income housing & neighborhoods lacking parks• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 38: NO PARK• No opportunity to develop park within Fridley to meet the needs of this neighborhood without land acquisition. Ensure adequate access to Sullivan Park in Columbia Heights. HIGH PRIORITY 4a: RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS• 7.4 acre park along the Mississippi River• Services neighborhood 4 in conjunction with Craig-4b• Also services greater community due to unique draw of the natural resources and river• Opportunity to expand types of recreation• Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 4b: CRAIG• 2.8 acre neighborhood park• Services neighborhood 4 in conjunction with Riverview Heights-4a• Could also serve neighborhood 2• Opportunity to improve quality of recreation with complementary designs 8: FLANERY• 7.9 acre neighborhood park• Services neighborhood 8• Could service neighborhoods 7 & 9 with improved connectivity• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 10: LOGAN• 2 acre neighborhood park• Services neighborhood 10• Could help service neighborhoods A, 11 & 12 with improved connectivity• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation• Opportunity in this area with potential change in use for Camp Lockeslea site (noted with question mark) could take demands off of Logan with supplemental recreation 15: CREEKVIEW• 0.8 mini neighborhood park• Services Neighborhood 15 (high density and low income)• Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 22a: ED WILMES• 0.6 mini neighborhood park• Services neighborhood 22• Could service neighborhood 27 with improved connectivity and recreational draw• Minimal opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 28: COMMONS PARK• 21 acre community park• Services entire community and also a very large neighborhood area with high density and lower income housing• Supplemented by school properties for athletics• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation 36: JUBILEE• 0.4 acre mini neighborhood park• Services Neighborhood 36 & 37 in conjunction with Oak Hill-37• Opportunity to improve quality of recreation with complementary design to Oak Hill 40: PLYMOUTH SQUARE• 1.1 acre mini neighborhood park• Services Neighborhood 40• Opportunity to expand types of recreation • Opportunity to improve quality of recreation MEDIUM PRIORITYMEDIUM PRIORITY OTHER MAP PRIORITY OVERVIEW Priorities are based on providing balanced access to quality recreation across the comunity and are based on the following:• Neighborhood currently lacking a park within a half-mile distance• Neighborhood identified as having a poor or minimal park service level (based on park age, condition and size for neighborhood) • Neighborhood identified as having underserved demographic populations (high density, low income)• Park suitable for providing greater opportunities for recreation and unique experiences 20 19 5 6 7 9 8 21 35 39 36 37 27 23 31 40 C 38 25 26 28 24 17 14 B1 12 13a11 10 A 4a 2a 3 1 18 30 29 33 32 2b 4b 13b 16a 16b 22a 22b D B2 34a 34b E ? 15 LEGEND Underserved Populations (high density, low income) Neighborhood Lacking Park High Priority Park Medium Priority Park Park Neighborhood Area Road Barrier Railroad Barrier 28 28 23 Key Personnel | 23Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia PROJECT EXAMPLES LAUREL CITIZEN SURVEY - PARKS Prepared by nVision Research, Inc. Comprehensive Parks Plan CLIENT: CITY OF LAUREL LOCATION: LAUREL, MT DURATION: 2014 Typical of many small communities in Montana, the elected off icials and staff for the City of Laurel (pop. 7,222) continually adjust general fund budgets to support all aspects of local governance. Often public safety and infrastructure dominate the budget discussions and resulting allocations over the quality of life aspects, such as parks. The City hired Peaks to Plains Design (now WSB) to facilitate the creation of a comprehensive parks plan. The first aspect of the plan was to conduct a community needs assessment specifically related to parks. The Park Board wanted to consider alternatives for the development, maintenance and governance of parklands within city limits and nearby. To assess community priorities, the project team designed and administered a mail survey of Laurel households. The response rate was almost 45 percent, a high participation rate for a mail survey. The survey results provided valuable information regarding: • Residents’ current usage of Laurel’s Parks; • Citizen’s satisfaction with existing parks and preferences for various types of parklands; • Feedback on how well the parks serve the community at large; • Preferences for new park facilities; • Determine residents’ positions on issues regarding future management, funding, and strategies for development; and • Profile ark users and issue preferences by demographic characteristics. Based upon the results, the Laurel City Council placed a park district on the ballot for consideration. The next steps include the development of an improvements plan, a strategy for funding, and the development of ordinance/policy changes to align with the citizens’ expectations. KEY WSB STAFF: JOLENE RIECK REFERENCE: MARK MACE | FORMER MAYOR | 803 W. 4TH STREET | LAUREL, MT 59044 | 406.812.0788 | CITYMAYOR@LAUREL.MT.GOV PARKDEVELOPMENTPREFERENCESPriorities for Long Term Park Strategy Options 26% 4% 29% 52% 8% 7% 42% 25% 34% 17% 17% 11% 23% 65% 4% 4% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Downsize/dispose of underutilized parks Maintain/improve existing parks Acquire land for open space and future parks Acquire and develop new parks now % of All Laurel Households Prioritization of Long‐Term Park Planning Strategies Fourth Priority Third Priority Second Priority First Priority The same picture emerges when the long term options presented in the questionnaire are ranked by priority. Expansion of park lands is the first priority of only 4% of Laurel households. Nearly two out of three households rank maintenance and improvement of existing parks as the number one priority, while one‐fourth assign top priority to downsizing. NOTE: Values shown sum to less than 100% because some respondents did not answer the questions. Some respondents gave tied ranks, so the totals of the individual ranking categories are not 100%.ACCEPTANCE OFTAXINCREASESTax Rate Sensitivity – Favor Special District 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% $0 $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300Percentage of Respondents (Cumulative)Average Household Annual Property Tax Bill for Parks Park Property Tax Rate Sensitivity Analysis (Favor Creation of Special District) So low that you would feel that parks could not be adequately maintained A tax bill at which parks that meet your needs would be a good value for the money Starting to get expensive, but worth it, as long as the parks meet your needs A tax bill that is too expensive for parks in Laurel; would oppose this levy Compared to all households, respondents who favor the special parks district display a greater acceptance of higher tax bills. For example, points A and B are slightly higher on the percentage scale compared to all households. At higher price points, point C shows 20% believe a tax bill of $190/year or more is acceptable for parks that meet their needs (compared to $145 for the city as a whole). Finally, at point D, 14% feel $100 or more is too expensive (compared to 20% of all households), and 50% feel a price as high as $160/year is too expensive (compared to $145 among all households). $90 A. B. C. D. Key Personnel | 24Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Comprehensive Parks Plan CLIENT: CITY OF SIDNEY LOCATION: SIDNEY, MT DURATION: 2014 Sidney, Montana (6,346 population) experienced the impacts of the Bakken oil boom with a sudden increase in population and development. While the community has primarily focused its attention on public safety and infrastructure, the Parks Board realized that quality of life was just as important as the other issues. Peaks to Plains Design (now WSB) was hired to facilitate a planning process to outline the community’s growing needs for quality open spaces. A needs assessment was developed to review the inventory and identify park types or amenities that are missing from the current community. Changing, younger demographics, demand 21st Century conveniences and trends in park usage. Utilizing publicly available GIS data, a map was created that identified the parklands owned and managed by the City. The parks were classified into four types: regional, community, neighborhood and trails. A proximity analysis determined if additional lands were necessary to acquire through statutory dedication with new subdivisions. Through this process, the Board developed an updated policy regarding the acceptance of parklands or cash- in-lieu. If lands were acquired, the plan provided the Board with minimum standards that the lands should meet based on the other criteria. Perhaps the most important outcome of the project was the park asset inventory and life cycle cost analysis. It came as a surprise that the City was responsible for over $3.5 million in park assets. The life cycle cost analysis indicated a $700,000 deferred maintenance backlog of projects. However, once that backlog was addressed, the community only needed to spend about $40,000 per year to maintain their current facilities. This information was especially useful as the Park Board was considering the creation of a Special Tax District solely to fund and maintain their parks. . KEY WSB STAFF: JOLENE RIECK REFERENCE: JEFF HINTZ | PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR | 115 2ND ST. SE | SIDNEY, MT 59270 | 406.433.2809 | SIDNEYDPW@MIDRIVERS.COM PROJECT EXAMPLES Schedule | 25Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Schedule TASK 2022 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT TASK 1: INVENTORY AND CONDITIONS REPORT Project Start-up Meeting with City Staff Review Existing Site Information Site Visits Review existing site information Review demographics, trends & other influencing info Review Meeting: Summary of Inventory and Conditions Information TASK 2: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT Develop Public Outreach Plan Launch Online Engagement Website Public Engagement Open House Review Meeting: Summary of Public Involvement TASK 3: NEEDS ASSESSMENT Analyze Gaps in Parks System Develop Assessment of Needs TASK 4: IMPROVEMENT PLAN Identify Recommendations Develop CIP / Estimating Determine Additional Staff ing Needs Prepare Draft Master Plan Review Meeting: Draft Master Plan Meeting: Council Work Session or Parks Commission TASK 5: DEVELOP DESIGN Develop Phasing Plan Identify Strategies for Funding TASK 6: PREPARE FINAL DOCUMENT Develop Final Plan Update Estimates Review Meeting: Final Plan Meeting: Final Plan Presentation to Council KEY: TASK DURATION MEETING Fees | 26Proposal for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan for the City of Scandia Fees The following fee proposal is based on our current understanding of the City of Scandia’s expectations and our recommended approach to the project as defined in our proposal. Any qualifications or limitations defined in this proposal are also used as a basis for preparing our fee proposal. Note that WSB is comfortable with a good-faith negotiation on the final scope of work once we have an opportunity to meet with city staff representatives to review the work tasks and ensure a common understanding of all intended project outcomes. WSB takes pride in providing quality work for a fair price and we are willing to adjust the scope as necessary to best fit your needs. TASKS COST Task 1 Review and Understanding $3,124 Task 2 Community Outreach and Engagement $3,219 Task 3 Needs Assessment $987 Task 4 Improvement Plan $5,233 Task 5 Develop Design $2,132 Task 6 Check-in Meetings $1,709 Task 7 Prepare Final Documents $2,537 TOTAL FEE $18,941 Optional Services Public Engagement Webinar Meeting $850 Stakeholder Interview Sessions $1,325 Individual Park Concept Plans $3,400