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4.a Ayres_Scandia Parks Recreation and Open Space MPwww.AyresAssociates.com Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. City of Scandia January 28, 2022 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan www.AyresAssociates.com 715.834.3161 | 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway | Eau Claire, WI 54701-7698 January 28, 2022 City of Scandia Ken Cammilleri, City Administrator 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 mail@ci.scandia.mn.us Re: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Dear Mr. Cammilleri and Selection Committee: We are pleased to present this proposal to provide updates to your 2005-2025 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan. A park and open space plan is a powerful tool to aid in the enhancement of a community’s park system. Ayres has worked with municipalities large and small to update these planning documents over the years. We can offer you a fresh look at your park system and provide unique services. We have a skilled team that will create a document for you that is clear, concise, and ready to implement. Ayres’ team of planners and landscape architects are at the forefront of park and open space planning and will offer innovative alternatives to traditional methods of park planning. We bring municipal management experience, a strong background in park design, and expert data and mapping skills. We also have vast experience with grant writing and can provide you with a product that will properly prepare you to compete for future funding. Amanda Arnold will be your project manager. As a former municipal administrator, she offers not only experience in park planning but also in overall municipal planning and administration, public outreach, and budget and data analysis. Amanda will be joined by Chris Silewski, a registered landscape architect with considerable park planning experience as well as experience using elements of arts and heritage to create a sense of place. His skills would be a perfect fit for your historic water tower barn site. Aaron O’Keefe, our GIS specialist, has logged over 2,700 hours of work on CORPs and will provide detailed analysis of community demographic patterns. He excels in technical design and graphic communication. Please review our qualifications materials, and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Sincerely, Ayres Associates Inc Amanda T. Arnold, AICP Benjamin J. Peotter, PE Urban Planner/Project Manager Development Services Manager Cell: 612.236.7807 Cell: 608.577.9593 ArnoldA@AyresAssociates.com PeotterB@AyresAssociates.com 2AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. About Ayres With a team of 350+ innovative problem-solvers nationwide, we stand with integrity behind thousands of projects that strengthen communities and our country’s infrastructure, economy, and environment. Clients notice our project managers’ ability to translate and transform every detail into actionable, understandable, smoothly coordinated pieces of a successful project. Planning + Development Services Where the future is uncertain, our team sees opportunity to cultivate a vision. Transforming the spark of an idea into a series of actionable steps makes achieving a brighter future possible. From concept to construction, we’re more than your project partner – we’re the knowledgeable navigator to see you through the process.  Our urban planning services include: National Expertise Contact Information Amanda Arnold, AICP Project Manager | Urban Planner 612.236.7807 ArnoldA@AyresAssociates.com 2020-2025 City of Burlington, Wisco n s i n Comprehensive Outd o o r Recreation Plan BURLINGTON ©2019 • Comprehensive Plans • Downtown and District Plans • Public Engagement Strategies • 3D Computer Visualization & Animation • ADA Assessment • Aquatic Facilities • Athletic Fields • Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Planning comprehensiv e outdoor recreation pl a n 2018 • Downtown & Urban Planning & Design • Park Planning & Design • Playground Design & Assessments • Public Involvement • Trail Design • Wayfinding • Zoning and Design Standards • Grant Assistance Park & Op e n S p a c e P l a n 2020-2024 ©2019 Ayres Office Locations 3433 Oakwood Hills Parkway Eau Claire, WI 54701 715.834.3161 5201 E. Terrace Drive, Suite 200 Madison, WI 53718 608.443.1200 1700 Highway 36 West, Suite 700 St. Paul, MN 55113 651.639.9606 • •• 3AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. What We Bring Park planning requires careful attention to the quality and character of an area. We give careful consideration to the sustainability of our planning recommendations and minimize effects on the environment. Our goal is to help communities create beautiful, functional, and sustainable spaces that build a sense of community and provide accessibility for all while minimizing the community’s long-term maintenance costs. As part of our attention to detail, we will provide quality graphics that will easily show the City where your park system is excelling and where it could use more attention. Our graphics can include participation and revenue generation, potential under-served areas of the City, distribution of amenities, and a breakdown of park services areas among others. Below is a list of the most recent communities Ayres has helped with Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans, some of which we have updated multiple times. LOCATION # OF PLANS POPULATION DATE(S) Outagamie County 1 187,885 2021-2025 Wisconsin Rapids 1 17,770 2021-2025 City of Burlington 3 10,463 2020-2025 Village of DeForest 2 8,936 2014-2015 and 2019 City of Kenosha 2 99,877 2010 and 2019 Village of Maple Bluff 1 1,313 2015-2019 Village of Marshall 2 3,862 2013 and 2018 Milwaukee Public School District 1 595,351 2014 City of Mondovi 1 2,777 2018 City of Onalaska 2 17,736 2005 and 2017-2022 Village of Pleasant Prairie 1 19,719 2018-2023 Villages of Prairie du Sac and Sauk City (Sauk Prairie) 1 7,382 2016-2020 City of Stoughton 1 12,611 2019-2023 City of Waukesha 1 70,718 2018 City of West Allis 1 60,411 2016-2020 4AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. “While at the City of Minneapolis, Amanda managed plans in areas with a diversity of stakeholders. She was able to develop policies that people could embrace, and those policies directly shaped future development” Barbara Sporlein City of Minneapolis, (former) Planning Director Key Personnel Ayres has assembled a concise team of skilled professionals with extensive knowledge of park and open space planning. We believe our team brings a unique mix of talents that can produce a robust, friendly Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan for the City of Scandia. The following pages contain resumes for the team. Our team will include: Amanda Arnold, AICP, who will lead the project and provide coordination with the City. As a former municipal land use planner, Amanda knows firsthand the operational and budget constraints that are involved in park management. Amanda spent six years working for the City of Minneapolis, where wrote the parks and open space chapter of the Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth. She has also served as a small town administrator so she understands the unique needs of smaller communities. For this process, she will manage the public involvement process and conduct much of the necessary research, including funding opportunities, and oversee the plan production. She will be able to efficiently manage this team to provide Scandia with the exact outcomes you desire. Aaron O’Keefe, GIS Specialist, will bring his wealth of experience to the project. Aaron has provided services for over 20 Wisconsin communities on Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (CORPs) and updates. Aaron has logged over 2,700 hours of work on CORPs. You can be sure that Ayres will provide an efficient and engaging product. Aaron brings exceptional skills in map production, which will allow City staff and community members to easily see how their park system is performing. Chris Silewski, PLA, brings 14 years of park planning experience. He focuses on creating dynamic, place-specific designs that incorporate a sense of community. This creative approach is balanced by his priority of analyzing existing conditions and discovering how a community’s assets can accentuate and dovetail with the project goals and objectives. He will bring his experience working with communities to plan parks that are unique to that location. He has served on the Eau Claire Public Arts Council and is particularly skilled at helping communities envision future plans. 5AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Amanda Arnold, AICP Project Manager/Urban Planner Amanda holds degrees in planning and landscape architecture and has worked as a municipal planner for most of her career. Her vast experience includes completing comprehensive plans, overseeing capital improvement projects, coordinating with neighborhood groups, and reviewing subdivision and site plans. In addition, her experience as a municipal administrator provides her with a solid understanding of all municipal operations. She has served as an urban forester and parks commissioner, produced park master plans, and written parks policy document including the park and open space portion of the Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth and Minneapolis’ Urban Agriculture Plan. As a former Town Administrator, she understands the operations side of open space management and the interjurisdictional coordination involved in providing parks and open space. Amanda’s current responsibilities include comprehensive planning, downtown master revitalization, grant strategy and funding implementation, community outreach, research, data analysis, economic development, and site-specific land use planning. She has a passion for community development and outreach. She is a skilled project manager with a strong record of building consensus and facilitating change. Select Experience • CORP 2021 - 2025 Update, Outagamie County • CORP 2021 - 2025 Update, Wisconsin Rapids • 2020 DNR Grant for Park Improvements, Burlington • ECWRPC-Small Business and Community Technical Assistance Program, Multi County • TEA Grant Preliminary Design Site Engineering, Marinette • Marinette Community Development Plan, Marinette • Brillion Iron Works EDA Grant and DOT Grant Applications for Infrastructure Improvements, Brillion • Rib Mountain Corridor Study and Master Plan Select Experience Under Prior Employment • Parks and Open Space Chapter, Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth • Urban Agriculture Plan in coordination with the Minneapolis Department of Health and the Park Board, Minneapolis, MN Total Experience 25 Years Certifications American Institute of Certified Planners, AICP Education MA, Urban and Regional Planning, University of New Orleans BA, Landscape Architecture, Ball State University 6AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Total Experience 16 Years Education BA, Cartography/GIS, University of Wisconsin-Madison AS, Civil Engineering Technology, Madison Area Technical College Award Wisconsin Land Information Association (WLIA) Best Brochure/Small Format Map for DeForest Park & Trail Facilities Guide, 2020 Aaron O’Keefe GIS Specialist Aaron provides mapping and GIS support to our engineers and planners. His experience includes the coordination of mapping efforts for projects such as outdoor recreation plans, bicycle and pedestrian plans, wayfinding signage plans, and traffic studies. Aaron develops GIS maps and databases that enable clients to layer different types of data on a geographic area. He strives to develop compelling and concise visualizations that enable clients to quickly and effectively discern complex information. Aaron is proficient in ArcGIS with Spatial Analyst, AutoCAD, M-Color, and Adobe products. Aaron also has prior experience in civil engineering and surveying and is proficient at preparing engineering and survey drawings, including site maps, profile drawings, and plat maps. Select Experience • Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) 2021 - 2025 Update, Outagamie County • CORP 2021 - 2025 Update, City of Wisconsin Rapids • CORP 2010 Update, 2020-2025 Update, City of Burlington • CORP 2018-2023 Update, Village of Pleasant Prairie • CORP 2019-2023 Update, City of Stoughton • CORP 2005, 2017-2022 Updates, City of Onalaska • CORP 2015 and 2019 Updates, Village of DeForest • CORP 2016-2020 Update, City of West Allis • CORP 2015-2019 Update, Village of Maple Bluff • CORP 2018 Update, City of Waukesha • CORP 2018 Update, City of Mondovi • CORP, 2016-2020 Update, Villages of Prairie du Sac and Sauk City (Sauk Prairie) • CORP 2016 Update, City of Wausau • CORP 2010 & 2019 Update, City of Kenosha • CORP 2013 & 2018 Update, Village of Marshall • CORP 2014, Milwaukee Public School District, Milwaukee County • ECWRPC-Small Business and Community Technical Assistance Program, Multi County, WI 7AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Chris Silewski, PLA Landscape Architect As a project manager in Ayres’ landscape architecture group, Chris brings creative and thoughtful input into the design process from conception to construction. Over the past 10 years, he has focused on creating dynamic, place-specific designs that incorporate a sense of wonder. His innate interests in community outreach, local typology, art, ecology, and regional design make him a valuable resource to any project aimed at engaging the public in creating a place-specific destination. This creative approach is balanced by his priority of analyzing existing conditions and discovering how a site’s assets can accentuate and dovetail with the project goals and objectives. You can rest assured no opportunities are overlooked in Chris’ engaging design process. Select Experience • Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, Mondovi • ECWRPC-Small Business and Community Technical Assistance Program, Multi County, WI • Mary Fitz Park Master Plan, Eau Claire County • Boyd Park Master Park, Eau Claire • Adams County, Petenwell Park Graphic Visualization, Friendship • Erickson Park, Chippewa Falls • Lake Front Pine Park, Phelps • Lincoln Park North Pond, Chicago, IL • Flag Hill Park Master Plan, Chippewa Falls • Irvine Park Wayfinding System, Chippewa Falls • Lake Altoona County Park Plan Updates, Altoona • Chippewa County Parks Capital Improvement Plan Study • Beaver Creek Reserve Campus Master Plan, Fall Creek • Cannery District Master Plan, Eau Claire • Jones Park Plan and Animation, Algoma • West Riverside Concept Plan, Eau Claire • Roberts Rolling Meadows Park Master Plan, Roberts • Haymarket Plaza Model Updates, Eau Claire • UW-River Falls Gateway Concept, River Falls Total Experience 14 Years Registrations Professional Landscape Architect, WI, MN, FL Education BLA, Landscape Architecture, North Dakota State University BS, Environmental Design, North Dakota State University “This project has helped better identify a sense of place and identity for Altoona. It certainly has had an enormous impact in terms of building the tax base. It’s led to a community sense of pride.” Michael Golat Administrator, City of Altoona 8AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Project Understanding Scandia is looking for a consultant to update its 2005-2025 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open Space and Recreation Plan. This plan will provide a road map for future park development and maintenance planning. The project should be grounded in a strong public input process. The plan will include a needs assessment, visioning, a community needs evaluation, a ranking of priorities and opportunities, and an implementation plan grounded in service standards and solid financial planning. In addition, the City of Scandia would like special effort focused on the future Arts and Cultural Hertiage Center and how it fits into the parks system. This plan should also fit with other established City plans. At Ayres, we believe sustainability should be a key element of any update. This should not only mean environmental sustainability; the plan should also propose economically sustainable improvements as well. Scandia needs a user-friendly document that clearly states agreed upon goals and puts forth logical implementation steps for achieving those goals. Project Approach We are dedicated to quality public input, solid research, good design, and implementable plans. We won’t leave you with a plan that will just sit on a shelf. Instead, we’ll start where you left off and build on past successes. Community Input Our first priority is to listen. Community consensus is essential to the success of any project, and as the facilitators of this process, we will engage diverse stakeholder groups in productive discussions about future active and passive recreation needs. Our team has an exceptional resume of facilitating public input. Tools that we can use include: • Interactive online meetings. One benefit of online meetings is that they offer participants the convenience of providing input from their home, and they can be fun! Breakout group discussions can be set up that will build a clear understanding of other people’s perceptions. • Online surveys. We can create online surveys that directly influence the plan recommendations. The survey would be designed to result in usable data about park use and priorities. Understanding/Approach 9AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. • Webpages. Ayres offers a Community Comment webpage where maps and comments made by community members can be posted. If preferred, Ayres can also work with City staff to provide materials for posting onto the City’s website. • Interviews. While big community meetings may still be on hold for a while, we believe in reaching out to park users, and one option would be socially distanced, in-person interviews of people using City parks. There’s no better time to get quality input than when people are using the resources that Scandia provides. • Calls, coordination, and outreach. Our process will include talking one-on-one with stakeholders such as maintenance staff, recreation clubs, municipalities, and schools. Most importantly, throughout this process we will stay in close communication with Scandia staff. Ayres takes pride in the wide variety of techniques we have developed over the years for gathering public opinion and mining and using the vast knowledge provided by City parks staff, the public, and local officials. These techniques allow us to develop actionable recommendations that create consensus and improve “buy-in” from the community. Research We will start our process by building a solid understanding of the existing conditions of the Scandia parks system and past and current efforts to improve it. Ayres will audit the City’s park and open spaces to create the existing facilities conditions report. We will also examine park usage, area growth, and demographics. This data will then be compared with other communities of similar size and character for benchmarks pertaining to the park and open space system. We know that understanding future needs comes from past lessons learned, and this knowledge is best obtained by interviewing facility maintenance staff and understanding day-to-day management issues. Good Design The existing conditions analysis will then be used to guide the needed design improvement recommendations. Our extensive experience in park design will enable us to come up with specific improvements, articulate their value, and examine their cost. Maintenance will be a top priority so that we create a plan that is economically sustainable for the City. At Ayres we make sure that all of our design and implementation recommendations preserve and enhance the natural environment. We know your community wants a say in how it looks, feels, and grows. They want to be part of the change! But attending meetings isn’t convenient for everyone. We understand, and have created a method to solicit their input when attendance at a public forum just doesn’t work. As consultants with over 25 years of experience in public open space planning, we understand the value of user feedback. A civic process is a vital ingredient for creating those enduring community spaces and places. Ayres’ Community Comment is a digital portal where the community can access current project plans and comment using a web-based posting process. Community Comments is a digital platform for community members to voice concerns, raise issues, react to progress, view exhibits, or just plain check in for curiosity’s sake. Either way, we appreciate their interest in the project. The use of online project portfolios, such as Ayres’ Community Comment page and SurveyMonkey, allows the team to post maps, discussion forums, and surveys which allow respondents to record input at their convenience and to see results in real time. Ayres hosts both WordPress and SurveyMonkey sites for projects and have received high acclaim from clients and stakeholders. Ayres believes that social media marketing is the key to creating a shift towards a more engaged, invested stakeholder base. Social marketing is the technique of tailoring educational messages to individuals based on their needs and desires, focusing attention on those users who are interested in learning more about the impacts of their community’s land use, transportation, and other planning decisions while providing them with the education and encouragement they need to convert that interest into action. Our team uses various social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, WordPress) to spread these messages to users of different age groups. SERVICES COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SOCIAL MEDIA VISION OPPORTUNITY LEVERAGE ACTION SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS ➢ Master planning ➢ Landscape design ➢ Comprehensive planning ➢ Parks ➢ Trails ➢ Planting plans ➢ Athletic fields ➢ Park facilities ➢ Park condition analysis ➢ 3D visualization ➢ Playground assessments ➢ Safe community design ➢ Grant writing and funding ➢ Public process and consensus building ➢ Stream geomorphology ➢ Lake management plans ➢ Dredging ➢ Sediment transport modeling 10AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Implementation Our belief in creating this plan is that it will serve as a living document and a realistic road map for developing park facilities, natural open spaces, and thoughtful trail connections. A recommendations table will outline top project priorities, costs, funding opportunities, and a realistic timeline for implementation. This table will be divided into time periods, including 1-3 years, 3-5 years, and 5-10 years. We believe existing capital is best used as leverage. We have assisted many communities in doubling and tripling their initial investment by using it as seed money. Strategic partnerships, local business sponsors, group incentive fundraising, and creative grant writing are all techniques we have used successfully. We will provide the City with funding analysis. CHAPTER 4: Implementation | 89 Sample Recommendation Table 11AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Project Scope Task I: Research • Conduct background research and data collection. Acquire and review existing plans, reports, and maps related to the project. • Attend virtual kickoff meetings with City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee. These meetings will address topics including: - Goals and objectives - Mission statement - Priorities - Future meeting dates and outreach methods • Tour existing park and open space sites to conduct facility inventory and analysis. Ayres will also photo- document existing facilities in City parks during this visit. Elements to be investigated include: - Recreational facilities and amenities - Site access and connectivity - ADA accessibility - Safety issues - Environmental impacts (drainage, noise abatement, wetlands, etc.) • Attend virtual work session meeting with City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee to review existing park facilities, staffing issues, programming elements, ordinances, long-term needs, and proposed communitywide land use plans and to identify future open space opportunities. • Set up an online survey. • Host a community meeting to discuss parks and recreation needs. Task II: Preliminary Plan Development • Analyze public input results to date. • Create plan maps and identify zones of strengths and weaknesses. Maps may include: - Existing park and open space system - Park service areas - Needs assessment (demographic patterns, etc.) - Proposed park system plan - Regional trail connections • Conduct a level of service distribution comparison in coordination with local and regional entities. • Formulate preliminary recommendations to include: - Promotion and education - Facilities and operations (including strategies for barrier-free access and ADA compliance) - Environmentally sustainable practices - Surplus or shortage property strategies - Programming and facility type gaps - Maintenance cost vs. revenue/service benefits • Create one schematic concept layout for a site in need of improvement as determined by City staff. While not a required element of a standard parks plan, this will give City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee the chance to articulate their vision for key sites. These schematic plans can be further developed upon negotiation of additional scope/fee. • Prepare preliminary draft plan and associated graphics. • Present preliminary draft plan to City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee. Deliverables for Task I : • Summary memo from kickoff meeting • Summary memo from work session • Summary of community meeting • Preliminary facility inventory matrix • Digital site photographs • Field notes and observations • In-field interview summary • Online survey set up Deliverables for Task II : • Public Input Summary • Plan maps and identifying strengths and weaknesses and levels of service. • Preliminary recommendations report • Schematic concepts 12AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Task III: Final Plan Development • Update recommendations based on feedback from City. • Host interactive public meeting to discuss plan recommendations. • Formulate cost estimates for proposed improvements/options. • Provide an analysis of current funding levels and practices. • Create prioritized capital improvement plan for the park system with cost projections for development, maintenance, and acquisition, broken down into 1-3 years, 3-5 years, and 5-10 years. • Identify new opportunities and develop potential funding strategies. We will suggest mechanisms for acquiring and developing parks and provide a detailed summary of available grants. We provide background on the grants, and, more importantly, tell you how to be competitive for them. We will also review other funding sources such as donations and fees. • Prepare final report. • Present final plan to the City staff and Parks and Recreation Committee for adoption. Assumptions The City will provide existing basemap information in digital format (CAD/GIS) and all existing previous planning studies. Topographic survey and geotechnical investigations are not included in this scope. The City will be responsible for printing additional plans beyond what is outlined in the scope, reserving meeting locations, and issuing public notices for any meetings. Deliverables for Task III : • Summary of community meeting • Proposed improvements summary with cost estimates • Capital Improvements Plan • Future funding memo • A final plan that includes all the work done to date. Two copies and one editable file, plus one PDF will be provided. UVFF UV83 UV36 UV83 UVFF UV83 UV36 UV83 UVFF UV83 UV36 UV83 Population Density by Age Group CITY OF BURLINGTON 300 North Pine Street Burlington, WI 53105 Project 52-0620.01 • 6.28.2019 MAP 4 City of Burlington Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan I 0 10.5 Miles CHILDREN UNDER 5 Population Density LOW HIGH !Burlington Parks Combined Park Service Areas UVFF UV83 UV36 UV83 I 0 10.5 Miles CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 9 Population Density LOW HIGH !Burlington Parks Combined Park Service Areas I 0 10.5 Miles CHILDREN AGES 10 TO 17 Population Density LOW HIGH !Burlington Parks Combined Park Service Areas I 0 10.5 Miles AGES 55 AND UP Population Density LOW HIGH !Burlington Parks Combined Park Service Areas FoxRiverFoxRi verE c h o L o n g L a k eB r o w n ' s L a k e R o c k l a n d L a k e L a k e B o h n e r L a k e B U R L I N G T O N UV83 UVFF UV142 UV11 UV83N Honey Lake RdBURLINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT STEINHOFF PARK HINTZ COMPLEX WAGNER PARK ECHO PARK DEVOR PARK WESTEDGE PARK SUNSET PARK ST. 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Similar Project Experience The following five projects are of Ayres’ most recently completed Park and Open Space Plans, commonly called Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans, or CORPs. After completing numerous CORPs over the years, we know what to look for. We will bring a fresh set of eyes as we thoroughly photo-document all the properties included in the plan. Below is a sample of the first page of one site and how we document pertinent information for each location within a community’s park and open space system. You will receive an easy-to-use report that photo-documents each site’s assets and issues. It will list existing facilities, the current maintenance program, and any issues noted at the location. It will contain site photos and a list of improvement options along with the cost estimate to address them. We address all the elements necessary for the future planning of a community’s park and open space system. Park Name Park Description/ Location 52 | Chapter 3: Recommendations Bjoin Park Bjoin Park is a 7.2-acre neighborhood park at the intersection of East Wilson Street and Grant Street. Park facilities include a baseball field, play equipment and a restroom building. Existing Facilities: • Park shelter/restroom building • Youth baseball field (with benches & bleachers) • Tennis/pickleball court • ½ basketball court • Play structure (2 to 12 year old) • Jungle gym • Climber • Drinking fountain • Open space • Lighting • Horseshoe pits • Park sign • Park dedication monument • Picnic table • Benches • Trash receptacles Issues: • Mildew/mold on play equipment • No ADA accessibility to some park facilities • Missing end cap on baseball team bench • Tennis court is aging and missing net. • Tree overhanging basketball court • Dead/dying trees • Drinking fountain is not an ADA approved model or ADA accessible • No recycling receptacle • No bicycle parking • No safety mats under play equipment Maintenance Program • Open shelter in spring/winterize in fall o Coordinate with Stoughton Utilities to install meters/turn on water o Blow out water lines and use RV Antifreeze in toilet bowls and drains to prevent freezing. Turn off appropriate breakers and drain water heater. o Lock doors • Add engineered wood fiber to proper levels in play area every 3 years • Inspect play structure monthly • Check trash cans/restrooms daily during season • Refer to Appendix C for turf management procedures Inventory of Existing Facilities Maintenance Needs Park Classification Indicator Aerial Site Image Observed Issues Park Location Map 14AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Information• Client: City of Burlington• Contact: Peter Riggs, Public Works Director, 262.539.3770, Priggs@burlington-wi.gov and assigned implementation benchmarks. General recommendations for the entire park system included: • Retrofitting all parks and park facilities to be disabled accessible, including shelters and restrooms. • Improving existing playlots and playgrounds. • Developing a citywide, barrier-free, multi-purpose trail system that connects city parks, county and state parks, existing regional trails, and provides access to natural and cultural resources in the community and region. • Actively pursuing funds for park and recreation programs and park development. Ayres successfully obtained four WDNR grants on behalf of the City using this document. Burlington, WI In 2010, Ayres was first hired to update the City of Burlington Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and has provided two updates since. The current update was prepared to guide the City in acquiring and developing public outdoor parks and recreation facilities and to enable Burlington to participate in the outdoor recreation grant programs through the WDNR. The existing City park system is comprised of 26 active and passive use park areas. A majority of these are special use parks that provide specific facilities for baseball or other active use pursuits. Ayres used an intimate public involvement process that included one-on-one stakeholder interviews to identify opportunities and assets to enhance the overall park system and strengthen existing public- private cooperation. As a result of Ayres’ inventory and engagement, a detailed set of recommendations was developed CORP 2020-2025 15AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Information• Client: Village of DeForest• Contact: Judd Blau, Village Park Director, 608.846.6751, blauj@vi.deforest.wi.us DeForest, WI Ayres completed an update of the Park and Open Space Plan in 2014-15 and again in 2019. This process was completed in tandem with a rewrite of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and involved extensive coordination to ensure a consistent road map for future Village development. Ayres worked with MDRoffers Consulting, LLC, to provide the Village with a comprehensive planning package. The planning process included thorough site and facility analysis, public outreach, GIS demographic analysis, and both short- and long-term capital improvement planning. Recommendations included the need for a more extensive master plan for the largest existing community park as well as the need for a centrally located athletic complex to serve not only the Village but also surrounding communities. As part of the plan, Ayres also provided planning and zoning recommendations for future park and open space land allocations within new residential and commercial developments. 19 51 39 90 94 39 90 94 51 51 19 CV CV V V I River Road Hickory Lane Meek Road Easy Street Windsor Road Daley Road Morrisonville Road Gray Road Cuba Valley Road Vinburn Road WIBU Road South Street Hahn Road Smith Road Holum Street Manthe Road A c k e r P a rk w a y Mueller Road M o h a w k T ra ilW North Street N Stevenson StreetN Yahara Road Clinto n Road Yorktown Road Selje Road E North Street Daentl Road Golf D rive Rumley Run Jefferson Street Duraform Lane Glen RoadE Y ahara Road Semino l e W a y Innovation Driv e Erickson Parkway S Main StreetS Hill Road Halsor Street Sunset Dri v e Evco Circle Pepsi Way Forest Park Drive Stokely Drive Yahara Street Grinde R o ad Prairie Creek Road Liuna Way Hanove r D rive Williamsburg W ay Dah l Drive Dawn Drive H ig hla nd Drive No rth To wne RoadS Oak Lane W i ndsor Prairie Road Linde Lane Norway G r o ve R o a d Clover L a n e Second Street Rembrandt Road Bakke Drive Market Street Leonard Road Peck Street Liberty D ri ve Star G aze r Drive Wo lf H oll ow Road Norway Grove School Road Riverw o o d B e n d Walt er Drive Brook Street Bear Tree Parkway Brule Pa r kway Reardon Road Cake Park w ay Snowy Ri d g e Tr ail Willow Street Conservancy Plaza Scott Drive Catchfly L ane Revere Pass Prairie Lane Token Way Kirkwood Drive W L e x in g t o n P a rkw a y Hawk Trail Gen e Street Ol d Indian Trail Steamer PassE Oak Lane C onstitution Lane Cradle H i l l D r i v e Hilltop Drive Conifer Court Chestnut C ir c le Diamond Drive Linden Drive Linden Circ l e Burl Oak Dri v e Mack Lane Oa k Springs Circle Iver Munson Drive L a r k s p u r L a n e Court Street Pine Spring Roa d Bassett Street Nature Cove Trail V i enn a Drive Melwood Lane Pelican Bay Circle Metro Drive Red Bird Road Maple Street First Street Lula Court Hilltop Circle C o n s e r va n c y Wa y Third Street Norski Court Dekorra Road Templeton Drive Fourth Street E Leonar d R o a d Beech Court Royal V iew Dr ive Lake Circle Rostad Circle Shagbark Lane North Towne Road WIBU RoadS Main Street Hahn Road Determining Need for Equipment 0 2,8001,400 Feet DeForest Park and Open Space Plan Village of DeForest 306 DeForest Street DeForest, WI 53532 Project 2564 • 12.18.2014 MAP 6.2 2010 Population Density - Children 5 to 9 A Parks (Community, Neighborhood & Mini)Park Service AreasB Play items for children5 to 9 by years by PSA*C D Layer reclassified. High values = more need** Census BlocksA Playground Equipment Priority Areas for Children 5 to 9 Overlay of & - Priority areas for installation of playground equipment for children ages 5 to 9 D B Darker areas indicate less access to playground equipment designed for children ages 5 to 9 and at the same time a high population density of children ages 5 to 9. * Total number of items of play equipment designed for use by children ages 5 to 9 within Park Service Areas (PSA). Examples of equipment included - Standard swings, climbing structures, teeter totters, standard slides, merry-go-rounds and monkey bars. Notes: Population density for children ages 5 to 9.B Priority locations for the installation of playground equipment for children ages 5 to 9. Legend Low Priority High Priority ** Map represents an overlay of items of play equipment in each Park Service Area. The darker shaded areas represent more items of equipment are accessible by people who live in these areas. Values are reclassified in map so that higher values (darker areas) represent areas of greater need (i.e. less equipment). Values are grouped into five classes with the lower numbers of equipment getting a value of 5 and the areas with the most equipment getting a value of 1. This layer shown in map can now be overlayed with population density to help determine parks where more 5 to 9 year old play equipment is needed. C D D Existing Parks (Community, Neighborhood & Mini) Existing Park Service Areas CORP 2020-2024 16AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Information• Client: City of Mequon• Contact: Mike Gies, Parks and Forestry Superintendent; 262.512.1297; mgies@ci.mequon.wi.us Mequon, WI Ayres was hired in 2019 to provide updates to the City of Mequon’s Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which is intended to guide the community’s outdoor recreation facility development through the year 2024. During development of the plan, an online survey was created to record public opinion on key issues and opportunities regarding City parks. Mequon’s existing park system includes 25 parks and natural areas owned and maintained by the City. Many of the parks are community parks, and improvements to these will be the main priority for future park development. §¨¦43 UV181 UV57 §¨¦43 UV57UV167 UV181 §¨¦43 UV181 UV57 §¨¦43 UV57UV167 UV181 §¨¦43 UV181 UV57 §¨¦43 UV57UV167 UV181 §¨¦43 UV181 UV57 §¨¦43 UV57UV167 UV181 MAP 10Mequon Park & Open Space PlanAge Cohort Analysis CITY OF MEQUON11333 N. Cedarburg Rd.Mequon, WI 53092Project 52-0658 • 11.4.2019 Underserved areas for children under 5 Underserved areas for ages 10 to 17 Underserved areas for ages 5 to 9 Underserved areas for ages 55 and up ! PROJECT LOCATION Data sources: U.S Census Bureau, Ozaukee County, WisconsinView, Wisconsin State Cartographers Office Overlay of population density and access to park facilities by age group Examples of park facilities by age group: Under 5 - Toddler swings, sandboxes, sandbox diggers, tot slides, spring riders and tilt cups. 5 to 9 - Standard swings, climbing structures, teeter totters, standard slides, merry-go-rounds and monkey bars. 10 to17 - Baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, skate parks and ice rinks 55 & up - Hiking trails, outdoor fitness stations, boat launches, pickle ball, comunity gardens and tennis. Darker areas indicate less access to park facilities designed for the specific age group and at the same time a high population density of that specific age group. This map uses the same technique as Map 9 in that population density and park facility data layers are overlayed to create a new layer. The resulting layer in Map 9 gave new information about what areas of the City might be in need of new facilities. This group of maps also show the overlay of population density and park facilities, but with a focus on four specific age groups. This gives information not only on where new facilities might be needed but also what type of facilities should be installed. I 0 9,0004,500 Feet I 0 9,0004,500 Feet I 0 9,0004,500 Feet I 0 9,0004,500 Feet LEGEND HighLow Need for additional facilities Park Properties! CORP 2019-2024 17AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Information• Client: City of Stoughton• Contact: Dan Glynn, Parks and Recreation Director; 608.873.6746; dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us Stoughton, WI The City of Stoughton hired Ayres to update its Comprehensive Parks and Open Space Plan in 2007 and again in 2018. Experiencing strong development pressure, a growing population and shrinking budgets, the City needed a plan to address preserving and protecting its existing park system while advocating for high-quality parkland acquisition. Ayres created a plan focused on new park additions and the development of a trail/ greenway system. Stoughton’s existing park system includes 23 parks and natural areas. Many of the parks are neighborhood scape parks with traditional recreational facilities such as playgrounds, sports facilities and open-air shelters. Larger community parks contain swimming pools, fairgrounds, skate park, and a community center. The plan process included a public information meeting, online survey, and input from City staff. S T O U G H T O N £¤51 UVB £¤51£¤51 £¤51 £¤51 UVB UVN UVN UVN UVN UVA UVA UV138 UV138 YaharaRiverL a k e K e g o n s a W South St Robert St CTH B Spring Rd Skaalen Rd STH 138 Pleasant Hill RdN P age S t Starr School Rd Roby Rd Williams DrW Main St Lincoln AveE Main St Jackson St Johnson St Hoel AveN Van Buren StS Page St Lake Kegonsa Rd Skyline DrS Fourth St Shadyside Dr KingsLynnRd East St Aaker Rd Veteran s Rd Collins Rd Taylor Ln Norgaren Rd Barb e r D r Rutland-Dunn Town Line Rd LinnerudDr D u n k i r k A v e W Wilson St Nygaard StM olineS tKri e d e m an D r West St Halverson Rd S Monroe St Giehler Dr S Prairie StSundtLn Country Club RdS Academy StHilldale Ln S Van Buren StBuckingham Rd Hyland Dr OakviewDr Pine St Nordland Dr Oak StNHarrisonStS Brooklyn Dr Furseth Rd S Madison StAshL n Felland St Isham St Berry St Schroeder Ln Chap i n LnN ottingham Rd Brooklyn Dr Gi lrust Ave Clyde St EisenhowerRd Aasen Dr S Gjertson StB u rrittRdW Taft St Skogdalen Dr Vernon St Rowe StL unde Cir I n d u s trial Cir Ridge St Lowell St S Franklin St Haggman Rd E Academy St She ry l Ln Duncan Rd Otteson Dr Mellum DrS Quam DrW Broadway St Forton St W Prospect St W McKinley St S Division St Tracy Ln Truman Rd Westchester CirSSeventh StM arilynDr Amundson PkwyAspenRd S t o n e CrestRd Cottonwood Dr Commerce RdS Forrest St Yahara Rd Marie Dr Smedal Dr Holtan Rd Business Park Cir Nora St Ca r l Ave Kegonsa Rd Paradise DrSe v e rsonDrCourse V i e w D r N Monroe StAlice Cir Fallen Oak Trl Meadow Dr Roy Ave Quinn Ln Park St Hill St Oak Opening Dr Eighth St Summit Ave Keenan Ln Highland Ln Giles St S h o r e View Dr Oakwood Ct Hanson Rd Cedarbrook Ln Apollo CirN Madison StPetersonDr Red Oak D r S Harrison St Patterson St Nordic Trl Oa k K n o l l L n Overlook Dr Dvorak CtS Fifth St Skyline Ln Blue Heron Ct Oakridge Way Bergen Ct Shirley St Clancey Ln S Fifth St Giles St Ridge St H y l a n d D r CTH N W Milwaukee St Unnamed Vernon St West St Unnamed E South St 20 25 23 15 16 8 5 9 24 11 10 13 22 14 12 7 3 6 17 21 2 18 19 1 4 F E D A B C MAP 1Stoughton Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Existing Parks CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 Project 52-0617 • 10.31.2018 Î Î Î ÎÎÎ A B C D 3 2 1 DCBA 1 2 3 I 0 2,0001,000 Feet MINI PARKS 1. Criddle Park (B-2) 2. Division Street Park (C-2) 3. Riverside Park (C-3) 4. Roby/Page Park (B-2) NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS 5. Bjoin Park (C-2) 6. Dunkirk Avenue Park (C-3) 7. East Side Park (C-3) 8. Lowell Street Park (B-3) 9. Nordic Ridge Park (B-3) 10. Norse Park (B-2) 11. Schefelker Park (B-2) 12. Veteran’s Memorial Park (B-3) 13. Virgin Lake Park (B-2) 14. Westview Ridge Park (B-3) COMMUNITY PARKS 15. Mandt Park (C-3) 16. Racetrack Park (C-3) SPECIAL-USE PARKS 17. Heggestad Park (B-2) 18. Stoughton Rotary Park (C-3) 19. Victorian Garden (B-3) CONSERVANCY, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL AREAS 20. AJ Admunson Park (C-2) 21. Nottingham Park (B-2) 22. Roby/Page Conservancy (B-2) 23. Settler’s Point Parkland (C-1) 24. Virgin Lake Natural Area (B-2) 25. Yahara River Natural Area (C-2) PARKS SCHOOLS/COUNTY PARKS A. Fox Prairie Elementary (B-3) B. Kegonsa Elementary (C-3) C. River Bluff Middle School (C-2) D. Sandhill Elementary (B-1) E. Stoughton High School (B-2) F. Viking County Park (C-2) LEGEND EXISITING PARKS k Future Park (Approximate Location) OTHER Schools Mini Parks Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Special-Use Parks Conservancy, Open Space & Natural Areas County Parks CORP 2019-2023 18AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Information• Client: Village of Marshall• Contact: Brandon Millner, Parks & Recreation Director; 608.655.4017, ext. 221; bmillner@marshall-wi.com Marshall, WI Ayres was hired to provide an update to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan in both 2013 and 2018. Marshall has enjoyed steady growth over the past 50 years and is expected to continue this growth over the next 20 years. The Village park system comprises 10 active and passive park areas, plus enjoys the use of three public school parks and Riley-Deppe Park just outside the Village boundary that is maintained by Dane County. The updated CORP process included a public information meeting, an online survey, and input from Village representatives. Complete audits of all parks were conducted, and a report of the results and recommendations was provided to the Village including the need for new facilities such as a dog park, splash pad, ice skating rink, and mulit-use trails. 19 19 73 73 T TT Maunesh a R i ver River Access Charles Langer Family Park Marshall Elementary, Middle & High School Fireman's Park Riley-Deppe Park Converse Park Riverview Park Deerhaven ParkLion's Park Scenic Circle Park Vereran's Memorial Park River Access River Access Canal Road Cherry Lane 19 State Highway Hubbell Street M a i n S t r e e t W Waterloo Road T Count y H i g h w a y Lewellen Street TT County Highway B o x E l d e r R o a d Deerfield Road School Street Freidel Drive 73 State Highway Madison S t r e e t Waterloo Road Lochinvars Trail Rive r V i e w D r i v e Sunnyview Lane Oak Park Road Bentwood Drive Indian Summer Road Industrial Drive Hurd Street Lothe Street Beebe Street Pardee Street Fir Lane F a r n h a m S t r e e t Po r t e r S t r e e t Maunesha Drive Phillips Drive Bl u e S p r u c e L a n e Karem Drive Pl a z a D r i v e Parkview Lane Marshall Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation PlanMap 1 - Existing Parks Marshall, Wisconsin 0 1,200600 Feet Project 2515 | 9.4.2013 Legend Village of Marshall Mini Park Neighborhood Park Community Park Special Use Park School Park Conservancy Park Parks Village Owned Property CORP 2018-2023 19AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Information• Client: East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (ECWRPC) • Project Reference: Kevin Englebert, Assistant Director, ECWRPC, 920.886.6827, kenglebert@ecwrpc.org East Central Wisconsin The East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission received a federal grant to provide technical assistance to communities in their region. Ayres was selected to provide a variety of tools over a series of one-day workshops. Ayres assisted the RPC in structuring a program to deliver wide-ranging assistance to as many communities as possible. Our team developed marketing materials to explain the program and cultivate interest among localities. Following deployment of a short video and informational flyers, 26 applications were received, and Ayres helped develop selection criteria to assist the RPC in narrowing down the pool to eight communities. For each locality, Ayres produced products and tools that could also be used to aid other communities facing similar challenges. Communities and products included: façade recommendations for Scandinavia, a conceptual riverfront development plan for Winneconne, ally activation concepts for Kaukauna, zoning recommendations for Ripon, streetscape plans for Hortonville, an activation and marketing plan for the Marquette County Fairgrounds including concepts for the round barn, organizational planning for Seymour, and downtown building utilization and plaza plans for Omro. ECWRPC WORKSHOPS Marquette Fairgrounds Concept Winneconne Park and Dock Improvement Concepts 20AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. References Outagamie County 320 S. Walnut Street, 3rd Floor Appleton, WI 54911 Kara Homan, Director 920.832.4770 kara.homan@outagamie.org Town of Verona 7669 County Highway PD Verona, WI 53593 Mark Geller, Board Chairman 608.845.7187 mgeller@town.verona.wi.us City of Marinette 1905 Hall Avenue Marinette, WI 54143 Steve Genisot, Mayor 715.732.5120 sgenisot@marinette.wi.us City of Minneapolis 505 Fourth Ave. S., 320 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Barb Sporlein, Former Planning Director 651.266.7085 barb.sporlein@ci.stpaul.mn.us “The Ayres team did a masterful job in conducting public outreach and facilitating committee visioning and goal setting. Throughout the process, there were many divergent opinions and desires expressed by the public and committee members, yet through a thoughtfully facilitated planning process, everyone involved felt like their voice was heard and the plan reflected issues that were important to them. Our plan was recently adopted unanimously by our County Board.” Kara Homan Director, Outagamie County Department of Development and Land Services 21AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. Schedule Ayres is confident we can complete all the tasks necessary for your project within the following eight–month schedule. We are assuming a start time of early April 2022. Our schedule can be flexible and change, if needed, to fully meet your expectations. We have no workload conflict and are prepared to begin the project immediately. 2022 APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV Task I: KickOff Background research Kickoff meetings Tour/inventory parks Work session with staff Online survey Community meeting #1 Task II: Draft Plan Summarize public involvement Analyze data and create plan maps Draw schematic concepts Draft recommendations Present/review draft Task III: Final Plan Community meeting #2 Funding analysis CIP preparation Final recommendations Final report Final Presentation 22AYRES | PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN | CITY OF SCANDIA Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence. You can rely on Ayres to provide creative solutions to your problems, maximize your budget, and masterfully navigate regulations – all while building and continually investing in a strong, lasting relationship. Fee The staff assigned to your project has a documented history of providing successful park and open space plans to clients. In consideration of the scope of services submitted, we propose a lump sum fee of $23,575. TASK COST Task I: Kickoff $8,200 Background research Kickoff meetings Tour/inventory parks Work session with staff Online survey Community meeting #1 Task II: Draft Plan $10,495 Summarize public involvement Analyze data and create plan maps Draw schematic concepts Draft recommendations Present/review draft Task III: Final Plan $4,880 Community meeting #2 Funding analysis CIP preparation Final recommendations Final report Final Presentation Total Fee $23,575 Note: We have planned for two in-person meetings. However, if you would like to make one of these a virtual meeting, we could reduce the overall cost by $1,000. Cost includes all miscellaneous expenses (travel, materials, etc.) Certificate of Insurance can be provide if selected.