GOODHUE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Gregory Isakson, P.E.
Public Works Director/County Engineer HIGHWAYS  PARKS  SOLID WASTE 2140 Pioneer Road P.O. Box 404 Red Wing, MN 55066 PHONE 651.385.3025 FAX 651.388.8437 www.co.goodhue.mn.us TO:
Honorable County Commissioners
Scott Arneson, County Administrator
FROM:
Greg Isakson, Public Works Director
RE:
17 May 16 County Board Meeting
Approve HKGi to Update the Byllesby Park Master Plan and Prepare a Master
Plan for the Kenyon Area Park
Date:
11 May 16
Summary
It is requested that the County Board approve hiring the Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc.
(HKGi) to update the Master Plan for the County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master
Plan for the new park land in the Kenyon Area.
Background
As discussed at past Board meetings, Dakota County is updating their master plan for their Lake Byllesby Regional Park. Staff has discussed updating the master plan for the Goodhue County Byllesby Park as a separate but coordinated effort with Dakota County. By coordinating efforts with Dakota County, the planning efforts should create master plans that work in harmony thus minimizing conflicting and overlapping facilities and providing a complimentary regional park system at Lake Byllesby in a cost efficient manner. Dakota County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to update their Lake Byllesby Regional Park Master Plan and interviewed the top three consulting firms on 15 Apr 16. Dakota County selected the firm HKGi to update their master plan and the Dakota County Board is scheduled to approve hiring HKGi at their meeting on 17 May 16. Goodhue County Staff sat in on these interviews. HKGi has created numerous Park and Trail Master Plans for Dakota County and other municipalities. They are currently preparing 3 park master plans for Olmsted County to meet the current criteria for the Greater Minnesota Regional Park & Trails Commission (the criteria our master plans must meet). They are very qualified to prepare these master plans for Goodhue County. In order to create a coordinated Byllesby Park Master Plan with Dakota County and minimize research, meeting and travel costs, Staff requested a proposal from HKGi to prepare master plans for Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Park. HKGi’s proposals were discussed at the County’s Park and Trail Board meeting on 10 May 16 and the concept of hiring HKGi was "To effectively promote the safety, health, and well-being of our residents"
supported by the Park Board, but a lack of a quorum prevented any formal action by the Park and Trail Board. HKGi’s proposed fee for both the Byllesby Park and Kenyon Area Master Plans is $72,000 and $75,000 is budgeted.
Alternatives
 Authorize hiring HKGi to create these two master plans.
 Revise the Request for Proposal and request a revised fee proposal.
 Take no action and end this master planning process.
Recommendations
It is the recommendation of staff to approve hiring HKGi to update the Master Plan for the
County’s Byllesby Park and prepare an initial Master Plan for the new County Park in the
Kenyon Area.
Proposal for
By l l e s by Pa r k
Master Plan
U p d at e
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Prepared by Hoisin gton Koegler G rou p I nc.
M ay 2 0 1 6
Lake Ann Park
Chanhassen, Minnesota
Co n t e n t s
01 Project Team...........................................................................................1
02 Understanding + Approach...........................................................2
03 Key Personnel..................................................................................... 10
04 Qualifications + Experience....................................................... 15
05 Fee Estimate.......................................................................................... 23
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Urban Design
123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
p: 612-338-0800
f: 612-338-6838
May 2, 2016
Greg Isakson
Goodhue County Department of Public Works
P.O. Box 404
Red Wing, Minnesota 55066
RE: Byllesby Park Master Plan Update Proposal
Dear Greg,
On behalf of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi), we are pleased to submit
this proposal to provide professional planning and design services to update
the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan. We are excited about the opportunity to
comprehensively plan for both sides of Lake Byllesby through a joint planning
effort with Dakota County.
Collaborate
Listen
Explore
Create
HKGi has over 30 years of experience preparing award-winning park plans and
design for communities across the upper Midwest. The HKGi team has extensive
experience with both park system and individual park master planning, including
developing park and trail plans for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota
Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Currently, HKGi is completing a master
plan for Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Woodland Trails in Elk River and developing
master plans for three of Olmsted County’s parks.
We are excited at the opportunity to work with Goodhue County on Byllesby Park
and look forward to discussing the project in more detail with you. Please let us
know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Rita Trapp, Project Manager
Paul Paige, President
HKGi believes that design, when
inspired by the character of the
people and the land, can create a
unique and identifiable sense of
community.
This proposal will remain valid for
120 days.
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Project Team
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi)
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
123 North Third Street Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
p: 612.338.0800
f: 612.338.6838
e: info@hkgi.com
w: www.hkgi.com
Est. 1982
Principals:
»» Mark Koegler, ASLA, CEO
»» Paul Paige, PLA, President
»» Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President
»» Bryan Harjes, PLA, LEED AP, Vice
President
Associates:
»» Jeff McMenimen, PLA, Associate
Staff:
»» 7 Licensed Landscape Architects
»» 4 Certified Planners
»» 1 Graduate Landscape Architect
»» 3 Graduate Planners
»» 1 Communications Staff
Services:
»» Park Planning and Design
»» Landscape Architecture
»» Urban Design
»» Public Participation
»» Schematic & Site Design
»» Streetscape Design
»» Comprehensive Planning
»» Downtown Planning
»» Commercial Area Revitalization
»» Transit Oriented Development
»» Corridor Studies
»» Strategic Planning
»» Zoning Ordinance
»» Greenway Planning
»» Bikeway and Trail Planning
»» Environmental Review
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For more than thirty years Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) has helped
communities create great places for people to live, work and play. Park planning
has long been a core service at HKGi, and as recognition of the economic,
environmental, and health benefits of well-designed parks, trails, and recreation
systems grows, so too does our commitment to providing innovative park planning
services to our clients. Our park planners and landscape architects bring a wealth
of experience and knowledge about the programming, sustainability, community
engagement, and operations issues that park and trail planning projects must
address. They also provide skilled project leadership, ensuring that projects stay on
budget, on schedule, and provide innovative, feasible solutions. Four core principles
define our planning approach:
COLLABORATE
Creating great places requires people working together to achieve a common vision.
HKGi’s most successful projects integrate our technical and creative expertise with
the insight and skills of our clients and stakeholders.
LISTEN
Clients, stakeholders, and community members have valuable knowledge about the
places they know, use, and love. Their input provides the foundation for our work.
As we collect their ideas, we also build support for the initiatives that emerge from
the planning process.
EXPLORE
Our ability to explore potential opportunities and strategies with clients and
communities is fundamental to our work. The best solutions emerge through
exploration, and in the process communities develop a greater understanding of the
challenges they face and the strategies that can lead them forward.
CREATE
We strive to develop plans and designs that produce positive results for our clients.
Whether that means we provide guidance during the development process, or we
lead the community through the planning process, our objective is the same: to
create great places that enrich people’s lives.
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Project Understanding
Goodhue County seeks to develop an plan for Byllesby Park’s future as a natural
and recreational resource in the region. The County is seeking the expertise of a
consultant team to develop an innovative, yet practical and feasible, master plan
that meets Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requirements
for regional park planning, and will guide future development, management,
restoration, and enhancement of the park. This planning process is intended to
update the 1994 Byllesby Park Master Plan.
Byllesby Park provides a number of recreational opportunities today including
picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, volleyball, and hiking. Lake Byllesby
Regional Park in Dakota County is across the Cannon River from Byllesby Park in
Goodhue County. The two parks would benefit from being more accessible to each
other. Better connectivity between the two parks would provide continuous and
expanded recreation experiences. In coordination with a concurrent Dakota County
master planning process, Goodhue County’s consultant will work to engage the
public, stakeholders, and staff of both Counties to create a plan that integrates and
connects both parks across County boundaries and around the lake.
The consultant team will engage the public and stakeholders in order to develop
a master plan that will be supported and championed by the local residents.
The master plan will recommend recreational uses, development concepts and
associated cost estimates, and ecological and land management strategies. Tangible
implementation methods and tools will be included in the master plan.
HKGi Project Example:
River to River Greenway
dakota County, Minnesota
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Task 1 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Meeting agendas, presentations,
materials, and summaries
»» Project base maps
»» Refined project schedule
including meetings, deliverables,
public engagement plan, and
communications plan
MEETINGS:
»» Kick-off meeting and Site Tour
with County staff
»» Kick-off meeting with Advisory
Group
»» Staff coordination meeting
Project Approach
HKGi’s approach to Goodhue County’s Byllesby Park Master Plan process follows
the steps outlined in the RFP. We have strived to capture as much co-planning
efficiencies as possible with the concurrent Dakota County planning process.
There are some limitations, however, as this process is for a park in a separate
county and the intent of the process is to meet Greater Minnesota Regional Parks
and Trails Commission requirements. These limitations and the available budget
have particularly impacted the amount of public engagement and County Board
presentations that we are able to propose in the work scope. We are happy to revise
this work scope as needed to best meet the needs of Goodhue County.
Task 1 - Project Organization
(June 2016)
Task 1.1 - Collect and review GIS data and background
information
Specific to Goodhue County we will need to collect :
»» County GIS data: boundaries, land use, ownership, existing features
»» Natural resources: Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) &
Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS)
Task 1.2 - Project Kick-off meeting with County staff
1-2 hour meeting combined with site tour
Task 1.3 - Site tour
1-2 hour site tour combined with the project kick-off meeting
Task 1.4 - Project Kick-off meeting with Advisory Group
One meeting combined with Dakota County meeting
Task 1.5 - Base Mapping
Developed specifically for Goodhue County
Task 1.6 - Site Inventory and Analysis
This will be a stand-alone graphic for Goodhue County. The context and connections
to Dakota County will be noted.
Task 1.7 - Prepare Refined Project Schedule, including Public
Engagement & Communications
The refined project schedule will be developed jointly with the Dakota County
process. While a separate “Public Engagement Plan” and “Communications Plan” will
not be developed, they will be included as sections in this deliverable.
Task 1.8 - County Staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
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Task 2 - INVENTORY AND RESEARCH
(July-September 2016)
Task 2.1 - Prepare Existing Conditions maps and graphics
While some of these graphics will include the entire Lake Byllesby Park/Byllesby Park
project areas, specific graphics for the Goodhue County portion of the project will be
developed as well.
Task 2.2 - Research of Demographics and Recreation Trends
Trends research will be applied to both planning processes. Additional demographic
research specific to Goodhue County will be conducted.
Task 2.3 - Conduct Focus Group Meetings
It is recommended that these meetings be held on the same day as any Dakota
County meetings in the area. If possible, co-locating meetings would allow for
additional meeting time that otherwise would be devoted to travel and set-up. We
have allocated 4 hours to meet with a few focus groups that would be specific to the
Goodhue County project.
Task 2.4 - Community Open House #1
It is recommended that this first open house be a combined meeting with Dakota
County as it is primarily an information gathering meeting where attendees have an
opportunity to share how they use the parks, needs, opportunities, etc. A separate
open house would require approximately $1,000 to $1,250 in additional fee due
to travel, set-up, take-down, and summarization. Similar to the open house, it is
assumed that online engagement can be done concurrently with Dakota County.
Task 2.5 - Prepare Draft Inventory & Research Report
Write and layout graphics for first couple chapters of the master plan document
Task 2 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Master Plan inventory and
research report updating
existing park development
and context; demographic
and recreation trends; and
identifying future needs
»» Park vision and guiding
principles
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
MEETINGS:
»» Focus Group Meetings (half day,
on same day as Dakota County
focus groups)
»» Community Open House #1
(combined with Dakota County
meeting)
»» Staff coordination meeting
»» Advisory Group Meeting #2 /
Visioning Workshop (combined
with Dakota County)
»» County Board update #1
Task 2.6 - County staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 2.7 - Advisory Group meeting #2 / Visioning Workshop
Combined with Dakota County
Task 2.8 - Prepare Final Inventory & Research Report
Includes edits to Draft Report
Task 2.9 - Goodhue County Board update #1
HKGi Project Example:
Barn Bluff Park Master Plan
Red Wing, Minnesota
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Task 3 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Park concept alternatives
illustrating recreation
development in graphic form
(plan graphic and sketches/
images needed to understand
the concepts) with supporting
narrative
»» Preferred park concept in
graphic format with supporting
narrative and supporting
graphics
»» Plan detail area sketches and
conceptual design sketches/
photo visualization for key
areas, to be determined at the
discretion of the County, will be
provided as the budget allows
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
MEETINGS:
»» Staff Workshop/Charrette to
Start Developing Concepts
(combined with Dakota County
meeting)
»» Staff coordination meeting
»» Advisory Group meetings #3
and #4 (combined with Dakota
County meeting)
»» Community Open House #2
(stand-alone meeting for
Goodhue County)
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Task 3 - CONCEPTS
(September-December 2016)
Task 3.1 - Staff Workshop/Charrette to Start Developing
Concepts
The Dakota County process includes time for a staff workshop to brainstorm and
develop ideas for the park. Goodhue County staff would be invited to attend this
workshop.
Task 3.2 - Prepare Park Concept Alternatives
Develop 1-2 concept alternatives for development in the park
»» Plan graphics
»» Sketches/precedent images as applicable
»» Supporting narrative description of concepts
Task 3.3 - County staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 3.4 - Advisory Group meeting #3
Combined with Dakota County
Task 3.5 - Community Open House #2
It is recommended that this Open House be specific to Goodhue County as it is
where attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed
development concepts. It is assumed that this will be held on the same day but at a
different location as a Dakota County Open House. It is assumed that this is a 1.5 to 2
hour meeting attended by 1 to 2 HKGi staff.
Task 3.6 - Advisory Group meeting #4
Combined with Dakota County
Task 3.7 - Prepare Preferred Concept Graphics & Narrative
»» Plan graphic
»» Detail area graphic(s) as necessary
»» Limited conceptual design sketches/photo visualization for key areas, as budget
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Task 4 - PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVALS
(JANUARY-APRIL 2017)
Task 4.1 - PREPARE PRELIMINARY DRAFT MASTER PLAN UPDATE
»» Write Plan narrative
»» Format Graphics and develop content
»» Layout document
Task 4.2 - PREPARE COST ESTIMATES
Prepare planning level cost estimates for major development projects
Task 4.3 - COUNTY STAFF COORDINATION MEETING
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 4.4 - ADVISORY GROUP MEETING #4
Combined with Dakota County
Task 4.5 - PREPARE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT MASTER PLAN
»» Includes edits from staff and Advisory Group
»» Prepare PDF for posting on County website
»» Prepare basic online survey to gather public input
TASK 4 SUMMARY
DELIVERABLES:
»» Staff Review/Preliminary Draft
Master Plan
»» Public Review Draft Master Plan
»» Final Master Plan
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
»» GMRPT Application
MEETINGS:
»» Staff coordination meetings (2)
»» Advisory Group meeting #5
(combined with Dakota County
meeting)
»» County Board update #2
»» Online input
Task 4.6 - COUNTY STAFF COORDINATION MEETING TO REVIEW PUBLIC
INPUT
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 4.7 - PREPARE FINAL MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Include edits from public input
Task 4.8 - COUNTY BOARD UPDATE #2
Present summary of final master plan to County Board
Task 4.9 - PREPARE GMRPT APPLICATION
Prepare and submit application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails
Commission.
HKGI PROJECT EXAMPLE
GRASSY POINT,
ST. LOUIS RIVER CORRIDOR
DULUTH, MINNESOTA
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Meetings
In-person meetings and open houses can easily become one of the most costly
components of a planning process. HKGi will coordinate Goodhue County’s planning
process with the Dakota County planning process as much as possible to maximize
efficiencies. The process proposed, while not meeting the request for proposal, does
reflect an expanded process in relation to what HKGi has typically conducted for a
Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission master planning process.
Public Engagement
The public engagement process is intended to involve a wide range of constituents,
including Goodhue County elected officials, advisory commissions, affected
municipalities, staff, partners, and stakeholders. The process seeks to gather input
on key park recreational needs and issues. It also seeks to solicit feedback and build
consensus on park design alternatives.
For all meetings, HKGi will be responsible for developing content and agendas with
input from County Staff. HKGi will also prepare maps, exhibits, design drawings and
layouts, feedback forms, presentations, and meeting summaries as appropriate.
Meeting notices will be prepared for County Staff distribution.
Proposed Public meetings:
While the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requires only
one public meeting as part of its master planning process, the proposed work scope
includes a number of opportunities for public input:
»» Community Open House #1 - the first open house will be joint with the Dakota
County Lake Byllesby Regional Park master planning process.
»» Community Open House #2 - the second open house will be specific to Goodhue
County
»» Focus Group Meetings - these will be conducted with park users, stakeholder
groups, and non-park users. These will be held on the same day as Dakota County
focus groups. Half a day will be dedicated to Goodhue County focus groups.
»» Online input - the first opportunity for online input will be held jointly with
Dakota County. A second, Goodhue specific, online input will be held at the end
of the process to provide feedback on the draft master plan.
Goodhue County Parks and Trails Board
»» 5 meetings (combined with Dakota County Planning Commission)
»» The Park Board will serve as the Advisory Group for the master planning process.
Meetings in the work plan are listed as Advisory Group meetings. HKGi will be
responsible for developing and conducting five joint meetings/workshops with
the Dakota County Planning Commission and the Goodhue County Park Board to
provide input and direction at key milestones.
Goodhue County Board
»» 2 meetings at key points in the process. The first update will occur after the
Inventory and Research Report and a Vision and Guiding Principles has been
drafted. The second meeting will be to present the draft master plan for review
and adoption.
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Goodhue County Staff
»» 6 meetings and 1 charrette/workshop
»» The Kick-off meeting will be in person; all other meetings will be phone calls or
Go To Meeting, unless they can be combined with another scheduled meeting to
save travel time.
Coordination with Dakota County Lake Byllesby
Regional Park Master Planning Process
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with the concurrent Dakota
County Lake Byllesby Regional Park master planning process. The planning efforts
will be linked with:
»» Parallel project milestones and schedules
»» Joint meetings/workshops with the Dakota County Planning Commission and the
Goodhue County Park and Trails Board
»» Coordinated community engagement such as joint public open houses,
coordinated on-line input, and combined stakeholder meetings (when possible)
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Schedule
Phase
Jun ‘16
Jul
Aug
Sep
Phase 1:
Project Organization
Phase 2:
Inventory and
Research
Phase 3:
Concepts
Phase 4:
Plan Development
and Approvals
Meetings
County Staff (6 meetings).................................................................
County Staff Charrette (1 meeting)..............................................
Site Tour (1 meeting)..........................................................................
Advisory Group (5 meetings)..........................................................
Community Engagement - Focus Groups..................................
Community Engagement - Open House (2 meetings)..........
Community Engagement - Online Input....................................
County Board (2 meetings)..............................................................
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Nov
Dec
Jan ‘17
Feb
Mar
Apr
Key Personnel
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Paul Paige, RLA, President, will serve as Principal in Charge for Goodhue County’s
Byllesby Park Master Plan project. In this role he will provide oversight and quality
control for the project team and will serve in an advisory role for the overall conduct
of the project. Paul has over two decades of experience as a park planner and
landscape architect, and he has developed park master plans for dozens of clients
throughout his career. He is currently leading park master planning and design
projects for the Woodland Trails Park in Elk River, South Loop Park in Bloomington,
and Veterans Memorial Park in Chaska.
Nokomis-Hiawatha
Regional Park
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP, will serve as Project Manager for the Byllesby Park project.
In this role she will coordinate the overall work of the project team and will be
responsible for coordinating the planning process with Goodhue County staff. Rita
brings over a dozen years of planning experience to this project, and she will provide
strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to the project. She has
worked with several Minnesota counties on park planning, active living, and grant
writing projects. Her knowledge and experience working at the county level will
be a valuable resource on this project. She has managed the Rochester Park and
Recreation System Master Plan and the Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan
Amendment for Ramsey County. She is currently leading a park master planning
process for Olmsted County, and she will lead the Lake Byllesby Park planning
project for Dakota County.
Gabrielle Grinde, PLA, will serve as the Lead Landscape Architect for the Byllesby
Park project. In this role she will provide leadership and expertise for the inventory
and analysis and concept development components of the project. Gabrielle brings
outstanding experience as a park planner and landscape architect to this project.
She has been a key contributor to several park and greenway projects in Dakota
County, and she is providing park planning expertise to the Woodland Trails Park
project in Elk River, a project that is also being developed in accordance with the
Greater Minnesota Regional Park and Trail Commission’s (GMRPTC) master planning
criteria. Gabrielle has also worked with the City of Duluth to develop a vision and
plans for its St. Louis River Corridor parks and recreation facilities, for the Fairmount
Park/Lake Superior Zoo, and the Cross City Trail. Gabrielle will provide the project
team with valuable insights and expertise related to park planning intended to
achieve multiple public objectives.
Sarah Evenson, PLA, will provide landscape architecture support for the Byllesby
Park project. Her park planning experience includes recent work on high profile
projects such as the West Side Flats in Saint Paul and the Minneapolis Sculpture
Garden renovation. Sarah is also working on the the Barn Bluff Park Master Plan in
Red Wing, which will adhere to GMRTPC master planning criteria. She brings strong
visual communications skills to this project, and her renderings, visualizations, and
graphics have been an important part of successful public communication strategies
on recent projects.
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Paul Paige PLA
President | 612.252.7125 | ppaige@hkgi.com
Paul possesses more than 20 years of experience completing public and private
projects throughout the country. He has provided leadership as project manager
on a wide range of planning and design projects, with a particular focus on
planning, site design, and construction administration for civic and corporate
campuses, park and recreation systems and facilities, downtown and commercial
corridor streetscapes, and other public spaces. Paul has also frequently provided
consultation and advisory services to public and private land owners to help them
understand their development options to achieve the highest and best use of their
land.
Years of Experience: 23
Education:
»» Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture - University of
Minnesota
Registration:
»» Landscape Architect, Minnesota
License No. 23594
Memberships/Affiliations:
»» Elk River Parks and Recreation
Commission (former)
»» Sensible Land Use Coalition
Awards:
»» 2015 ACEC-MN Excellence in
Engineering Honor Award Buffalo Downtown Commons
»» 2014 MN APA Planning in
Context Award - Chaska
Downtown Streetscape
Schematic Design
»» 2013 MN ASLA Merit Award and
2009 MRPA Award of Excellenc Rivers Edge Commons, Elk River,
MN
»» 2003 Mpls AIA Merit Award Bloomington Civic Plaza
»» 2002 MRPA Award of Excellence Normandale Lake Bandshell
»» 1988 ASLA Honor Award for
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Paul’s project management leadership and technical expertise have been critical
ingredients in transforming paper plans and designs into built work. He has
shepherded numerous construction projects through to completion, and the
results of his work can be seen throughout Minnesota.
Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»» Bush Lake Beach Renovation | Bloomington, MN
»» South Loop Park Design | Bloomington, MN
»» Normandale Lake Bandshell | Bloomington, MN
»» Lake Ann Stairway and Overlook | Chanhassen, MN
»» Andrews Park Renovation | Champlin, MN
»» Rice Marsh Lake Trail | Chanhassen, MN
»» Wayfinding and Dynamic Signage Plans | Chaska, MN
»» Veterans Memorial Park Design | Chaska, MN
»» North Urban Regional Trail Design | Dakota County, MN
»» Spring Lake Park Trail | Dakota County, MN
»» Lebanon Hills Connector Evaluation | Dakota County, MN
»» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN
»» Horseshoe Lake Park | Rosemount, MN
»» Como Regional Park Signage | St. Paul, MN
»» Marsh Glen Trail Extension | Chanhassen, MN
»» 15+ Park Improvement Projects over 15 years | Chanhassen, MN
»» Athletic Feasibility Study | Chanhassen, MN
»» River’s Edge Commons Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Village Creek and Arbor Plaza | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Countryside Neighborhood Park Master Plan | Edina, MN
»» Wayfinding Signage Design | Alexandria, MN
»» Hagemeister Pond Preserve Master Plan | Crystal, MN
»» Veterans Memorial Park | Champlin, MN
»» County Fairgrounds Master Plan | Douglas County, MN
»» Youth Athletics Complex Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Civic Plaza Site Design | Bloomington, MN
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Rita Trapp AICP, LEED AP
Planner | 612.252.7135 | rita@hkgi.com
Rita blends strong technical planning with exceptional communication and
management skills. She is an effective communicator, comfortable organizing input
processes and facilitating both large and small group activities. With her strong
writing skills she has assisted more than a dozen local government agencies secure
over $9 million in grant funding.
Besides being a certified planner, Rita is a LEED-certified professional who
incorporates sustainability issues into her planning work. She has led several active
living initiatives including grant writing and administration as well as park and trail
plan amendments.
Years of Experience: 12
Education
»» B.S., Land Use Geography
and Economics, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Registration
»» American Institute of Certified
Planners - Cert. #021555
Memberships and Affiliations
»» American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
»» Accredited Professional,
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
»» Professional Development Officer
(PDO) for Minnesota Chapter,
American Planning Association
»» Former Secretary of Board of
Directors, Minnesota Chapter, US
Green Building Council
»» Minnesota Design Team, past
Chair and co-leader of Walker
and Maple Plain visits
»» Former Vice Chair, Planning
Commission, Vadnais Heights,
Minnesota
Awards
»» 2009 ASLA-MN Honor Award for
Planning and Research - Saint
Paul Park and Recreation Vision
Plan
In addition to serving on project teams, Rita has also provided general planning
services to several communities, including providing day-to-day planning services
for the City of Mound for the past ten years. This planning experience, combined
with her work drafting development and zoning codes and service on her local
planning commission, means Rita brings a thorough understanding of the ways in
which policy and plans impact community development.
Relevant Project Experience
»» Greenway Master Plans (multiple projects) | Dakota County, MN
»» SHIP Grant Writing | Dakota County, MN
»» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Park Dedication Study | Elk River, MN
»» Trail Gap Study | Inver Grove Heights, MN
»» Park Dedication Update | Livonia Township, MN
»» Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Maplewood, MN
»» Above the Falls Regional Park Master Plan | Minneapolis Park Board
»» Park System Master Plans | Olmsted County, MN
»» Park Dedication Study | Prior Lake, MN
»» Trail and Sidewalk Study | Prior Lake, MN
»» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey
County, MN
»» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey County, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Rochester, MN
»» Parks and Recreation System Plan | St. Paul, MN
»» SHIP Grant Writing | Anoka County, MN
»» EECBG Grant Administration Assistance | Blaine, MN
»» MNDNR Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN
»» EPA Brownfields Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN
»» Comprehensive Plan | Mound, MN
»» Growth Area Plans and AUARs | Moorhead, MN
»» Visions AUAR | Mound, MN
»» Unified Development Code | Winona, MN
»» Comprehensive Plan | Eagan, MN
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Key Personnel
Gabrielle Grinde ASLA, PLA
Landscape Architect | 612.252.7141 | gabrielle@hkgi.com
Gabrielle’s range of experience includes working with communities on large
scale planning efforts as well as small scale site improvements. Comprehensive
community park, trail, recreation, and open space planning have been important
components of Gabrielle’s work. In addition to her extensive list of park planning
and design projects, she was a key contributor to the award-winning Minnesota
River and North Creek Greenway Master Plan project, and she has been heavily
involved in the planning and creation of Dakota County’s innovative greenway
network. She has also been an important contributor to community development
projects involving nature education, public arts, and cultural heritage.
Years of Experience: 7
Education:
»» Master of Landscape
Architecture - University of
Minnesota
»» Port Cities Study Abroad:
Lisbon, Barcelona, and Venice University of Minnesota
»» B.A. - Political Science,
University of Wisconsin
Registration:
»» Landscape Architect, Minnesota
License No. 50416
Memberships/Affiliations:
»» American Society of Landscape
Architects- Minnesota Chapter
Awards:
»» 2015 MN APA Planning in
Context Award - Moorhead
River Corridor Plan
»» 2015 MN APA Innovation in
Planning Award - Lanesboro
Arts Campus Vision Plan
»» 2015 MNDOT Stewardship
Award in Transportation and
the Natural Environment - River
to River Greenway, Dakota
County, MN
»» 2012 ASLA-MN Merit Award
for Planning - Minnesota River
and North Creek Greenways,
Dakota County, MN
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In addition to her park and recreation-related planning work, Gabrielle provides
design and landscape architecture expertise to development and redevelopment
planning, site design, and ecologically sustainable landscape design projects.
She is an experienced community meeting facilitator with excellent listening
and communication skills, and her graphic design skills enable her to create
user friendly materials that communicate clearly with project stakeholders and
community members.
Park and Recreation Planning EXPERIENCE
»» Greenway Master Plans (multiple greenways) | Dakota County, MN
»» Greenway Collaborative Guidebook | Dakota County, MN
»» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan | Dakota County, MN
»» River to River Greenway (North Urban Regional Trail segment) Construction |
Dakota County, MN
»» Spring Lake Park Reserve Trail Design | Dakota County, MN
»» West Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony
Falls Heritage Board
»» East Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony
Falls Heritage Board
»» St. Louis River Corridor Vision | Duluth, MN
»» Fairmount Park Vision | Duluth, MN
»» St. Louis River Corridor Neighborhood Parks Master Plans | Duluth, MN
»» Downtown Public Art Plan | Fargo, ND
»» Countryside Park Master Plan & Construction | Edina, MN
»» Great River Passage Master Plan | Saint Paul, MN
»» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan | Anoka County, MN
»» Hartkopf Park Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Munger Trail Spur Connector Plan | Hermantown, MN
»» Above the Falls Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» Northeast Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» Kayak Bay Paddle Center Concept Plan | Duluth, MN
»» Minnehaha Park Refectory Site Plan - Sea Salt | Minneapolis, MN
»» Tamarack Early Childhood Learning Center | Ramsey County, MN
»» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Trail and Bikeway Plan | Duluth, MN
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Key Personnel
Sarah Evenson PLA
Landscape Architect | 612.252.7140 | sarah@hkgi.com
Sarah’s background in urban ecology and green infrastructure combines with her
strong graphic skill set to make her an essential contributor to landscape planning
and site design projects. Her ability to think across scales and understand the
complex and interrelated factors that influence a site allows her to express those
processes graphically in a way that heightens a concept’s understanding.
Years of Experience: 5
Education
»» Master of Landscape Architecture
- University of Minnesota
»» Bachelor of Environmental Design
- University of Minnesota
Registration
»» Landscape Architect, Minnesota,
License No. 53008
Memberships/Affiliations
»» American Society of Landscape
Architects- Minnesota Chapter
Awards
»» 2015 MN APA Excellence in
Community Engagement Award,
Great River Passage Interpretive
Plan, Saint Paul
Skilled at artist’s renderings, analysis mapping, and infographics, Sarah’s ability
to translate ideas, data, and processes into visually compelling graphics ensures
that clients and stakeholders have as much insight into a project as the people
designing it. Sarah is also well-versed in public engagement techniques, ensuring
that the desires of the community are incorporated into the design process. At
HKGi, Sarah’s experience spans a variety of public work, from regional park master
planning, urban design, and trail planning, to site design.
Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»» Great River Passage Interpretive Plan | Saint Paul, MN
»» West Side Flats Master Plan | Saint Paul, MN
»» Island Station Development Concepts | Saint Paul, MN
»» Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Renovation | Minneapolis, MN
»» Barn Bluff Park Master Plan | Red Wing, MN
»» Crow River and West Mississippi River Regional Trail Master Plans | Hennepin
County, MN
»» Minnewashta Shores Rain Garden Design | Chanhassen, MN
»» Springbrook Nature Center Phase Two Site Design | Fridley, MN
»» Land Development Planning | Potlatch Corporation
»» MMPA Power Plant Site Design | Shakopee, MN
»» Downtown and Public Space Streetscape Schematic Design | Chaska, MN
»» Lebanon Hills Trail Alternatives Evaluation | Dakota County, MN
»» Grant Writing | Dakota County, MN
»» Cross City Trail Master Plan | Duluth, MN
»» SW LRT Station Area Design | Eden Prairie, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» East TOD Redevelopment Site Master Plan | Fridley, MN
»» Columbia Ice Arena Redevelopment Concepts | Fridley, MN
»» Central Park Concept Design | Greenfield, MN
»» Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» 54th Street Triangle Park | Minneapolis, MN
»» Downtown Streetscape Design | Osakis, MN
»» Highway 96 Regional Trail Snail Lake Marsh Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey
County, MN
»» Western Shakopee/Jackson Township Land Use Master Plan | Shakopee, MN
»» Wargo Nature Center Artist Rendering | Anoka County, MN
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References
The following pages provide brief descriptions of some of HKGi’s experience working
on park planning projects similar to the Byllesby Park project. As indicated on the
facing page, HKGi has a significant amount of similar experience working on regional
park planning efforts.
In addition, the references listed below can speak in greater detail about their
experience working with HKGi.
Lisa Luokkala, Project Coordinator
City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation Division
218-730-4312
lluokkala@duluthmn.gov
Kristie Leshovsky, Planning and Zoning Administrator
City of Moorhead
218-299-5374
kristie.leshovsky@ci.moorhead.mn.us
Jennifer Ringold, Manager of Public Engagement and Citywide Planning
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
612-661-4864
jringold@minneapolisparks.org
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HKGi has led several park and recreation planning projects in the past 5-10 years that
are similar to the Goodhue County Byllesby Park Master Plan in size and scope and
having similar contexts in terms of regional significance.
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Olmsted County Park Master Plan - (2016-current)*
Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - Red Wing, MN (2015-current)*
Woodland Trails Park Master Plan - Elk River, MN (2015-current)*
Cross City Trail - Duluth, MN (2015-current)*
St. Louis River National Water Trail Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2015-current)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Rochester, MN (2015-current)
Mississippi River and Crow River Regional Trail Master Plans - Hennepin County,
MN (2015-current)
Springbrook Nature Center Master Plan and Site Design - Fridley, MN
(2014-current)
Dakota County Greenway Guidebook and Master Plans - Dakota County, MN
(2010-current)
Munger Trail Spur Plan and Feasibility Study - Hermantown and Procter, MN
(2014-15)*
Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2014-15)
Tamarack Nature Center Early Childhood Center Site Design - Ramsey County, MN
(2014)
Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Vision Plan - Duluth, MN (2014)
West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2014)
Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment - Ramsey
County, MN (2014)
Great River Passage Interpretive Master Plan - Saint Paul, MN (2014)
East and West Bank (Mississippi River) Interpretive Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2013
and 2014)
Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - Anoka County, MN (2013)
Lanesboro Arts Campus Master Plan - Lanesboro, MN (2013)
Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan - Ramsey County, MN (2013)
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan - Dakota County, MN (2012)
Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2010)
Trail and Bikeway Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2009)
Parks and Recreation System Vision and Master Plans - Saint Paul, MN (2007 and
2009)
*Master Plans prepared to seek Regional Designation by the Greater Minnesota
Regional Parks and Trails Commission
Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - preliminary
site photo
St. Louis River Corridor National Water
Trail Master Plan
Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater
Conceptual Rendering
Munger Trail Spur Connector Master Plan
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Dakota County Regional Park and Greenway Planning
Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan
HKGi’s park planners and landscape architects
worked closely with Dakota County Staff to prepare
the master plan for the 2,000-acre regional park
located in Eagan and Apple Valley. HKGi prepared
the recreation improvement plans and the trail
concept plan, facilitated community and stakeholder
meetings, and helped review and edit the master
plan document. County staff led preparation of the
master plan document with HKGi’s assistance, and
Barr Engineering provided advice on natural resource
restoration.
The Master Plan confirms Lebanon Hills’ role as
Dakota County park system’s flagship park and
provides a detailed action plan that balances
recreation and natural resources. Given Lebanon Hills Regional Park’s reputation for
providing an immersive wilderness-like experience, the team was mindful of natural
resource management throughout the master planning process, and identified
areas for aquatic and vegetative restoration. Key features of the Master Plan include
concepts to enhance primary destinations and a complete network of sustainable
natural surface and paved trails that connects park destinations, allowing the park to
function as a hub for the Dakota County Greenway network.
Concept plan for the Visitor Center and
Beach at Lebanon Hills
Greenway Master Plans
Since 2009 Hoisington Koegler Group has worked with Dakota County on groundbreaking master plans for its county-wide greenway system. The master plans
are rooted in the directives outlined in the Dakota County Greenway Guidebook,
developed by HKGi in 2009. The projects exemplify HKGi’s long-standing approach
to infusing ecological functions into community planning and infrastructure
investments.
In 2011, Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans were completed,
followed by master plans for Vermillion Highlands, Rosemount, Lake Marion, and
Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenways. These projects represent the first regionallydesignated corridor master plans in the Twin Cities to intentionally combine the
functions of water quality, habitat, linear recreation, non-motorized transportation,
and interpretation planning. The plans have been prepared as models in both
approach and “design signature” for future greenway master plans to follow. The
master plans:
»» Provide strategic guidance for future greenway development
»» Integrate recreation, transportation, natural resource management and improved
water quality
»» Provide recommendations for natural and cultural resource stewardship
»» Identify a greenway trail alignment, interpretive themes and design direction
»» Recommend implementation strategies for land protection, development
phasing, capital and operations budgets and funding.
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Partnership in Planning, 2012
ASLA, Minnesota Chapter
Merit Award, 2012
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Duluth Regional Park and Recreation Planning
Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Visioning
Fairmount Park is located on a rocky hillside within the St. Louis River corridor. The
park features majestic pines and picturesque views of the river and houses the Lake
Superior Zoo. Kingsbury Creek runs through the heart of the park and the Cross City
Trail and Willard Munger State Trail run through or adjacent to the park. In 2012 a
devastating flood caused serious damage to the park, prompting the City to retain
HKGi to lead a visioning process to reimagine Fairmount Park and the Zoo.
The goals of the project included establishing the river corridor as a regional
destination through environmental learning and outdoor exploration and
reinvigorating the zoological tradition of the park. The vision concept that emerged
from the process features an exciting mix of new uses including a destination zoo;
nature/north woods-themed playgrounds; a natural amphitheater incorporating
repurposed zoo exhibits; accessible nature trails, gardens, and outdoor classrooms;
improved access and traffic circulation; and native landscape restoration and
stormwater treatment throughout the park.
Nature playground detail diagram
Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan
The West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan
provides guidance for improvements over the next
10 years for two major regional recreational facilities,
Wheeler Athletic Complex and historic Wade Stadium,
both of which are among the most highly regarded
baseball and softball tournament locations in Northern
Minnesota. In addition to these improvements, the
plan provides strategies for creating a sports corridor,
linking Wheeler and Wade to the Heritage Sports
Center, Cross City Trail and surrounding parks, creating
a cohesive district through the use of signage and
wayfinding, paving, and landscaping.
Improvements to Wheeler Athletic Complex
(left) and Wade Stadium (right) are the
foundation of the sports corridor plan.
HKGi led a park planning and community engagement process to solicit stakeholder
ideas about the future of the facilities and what improvements they would like to see
in the corridor. The plan required a balance of new amenities and reinvestment in
existing facilities with years of deferred maintenance, as well as functional upgrades
to parking and concessions. In addition to development concepts, the plan identifies
priorities and a phased approach to guide the City through implementation.
Cross City Trail Master PLan
HKGi has led the master planning process to create Duluth’s Cross City Trail which,
when complete, will be a regionally designated trail that connect state trail routes
from central Minnesota to the North Shore of Lake Superior. The Cross City Trail will
connect the Munger State Trail to the Duluth Lakewalk and will offer safe access to
distinctive natural areas in West Duluth and exceptional views of the St. Louis River
Corridor and estuary.
In addition to its regional significance, the trail will provide an important west to
east transportation connection currently lacking in Duluth. The Cross City Trail
will also highlight routes that exemplify Duluth’s cultural and natural heritage and
will encourage future development by linking to businesses, residential areas, and
regional attractions. Finally, the master plan calls for the trail to be constructed using
sustainable standards and to avoid high quality or sensitive natural areas.
Cross City Trail alignment alternatives were
explored as part of the planning process.
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Red River Corridor Master Plan
Moorhead, Minnesota
In 2014 the Fargo-Moorhead Council of Governments and the City of Moorhead
hired HKGi and EOR to prepare a master plan for the public land along 14 miles of
Red River Corridor that had been acquired for flood mitigation.
The new public land along the river was a unique opportunity for the City to not
only achieve its flood mitigation goals but reconnect to the river corridor and
transform it to a visible and publicly accessible source of pride, beauty, culture, and
recreation. The Master Plan presents a long term vision for the corridor side by side
with implementation actions that can be undertaken in the near term, within current
budgets, land ownership, and flood protection infrastructure.
The Master Plan:
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Addresses flood mitigation strategies
Proposes policy for lease/sale of public lands along the river corridor
Outlines strategies for the delineation of public & private land
Identifies a river trail alignment, pedestrian bridge locations, & priorities
Defines activities and concepts at recreation nodes
Guides natural resource stewardship & restoration
Recommends interpretive themes & strategies
Guides implementation: priorities & phasing, capital & operational budgets,
funding, & partnership opportunities
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2015 Planning in Context Award
APA, Minnesota Chapter
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Munger Trail Spur Plan & Feasibility Study
Hermantown & Proctor, Minnesota
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HKGi conducted a trail route plan and feasibility study for a paved regional bicycle
and pedestrian trail through the cities of Hermantown and Proctor. The Proctor
– Hermantown Munger Trail Spur will also connect these two communities to the
popular Munger State Trail, which runs for severnty miles between Duluth and
Hinckley.
Proctor Hermantown Munger Trail Spur
HKGi’s planners presented four alternative trail routes to a citizen-based project
advisory committee and facilitated three public open houses to gain community
input throughout the planning process. Advisory committee and community
feedback and input formed the basis for an in-depth analysis that identified a
preferred trail route. The future 16-mile trail will involve numerous crossings of
wetlands, creeks, steep slopes, streets, power line corridors, a rail line, and Interstate
35.
This multi-jurisdictional project involved a collaborative project team consisting of
staff from Proctor, Hermantown, Duluth, Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate
Council, Minnesota DNR, and Minnesota Power. In addition to identifying the
most preferred and feasible route, HKGi’s landscape architects will also provide
preliminary design specifications and cost estimates for construction of the trail.
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nokomis-hiawatha regional park
Nokomis-Hiawatha
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master plan and park improvements
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HKGi was retained to lead the first master plan update for Nokomis-Hiawatha
regional park map
Regional Park since the original master plan was established by Theodore Wirth
in 1934. The first phase, master plan development, was completed in March 2015
when the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approved the plan. The master
plan will guide park improvements for the next 25 years. HKGi is currently leading
phase two of the project, identifying park implementation priorities and conducting
preliminary design for initial park improvement projects.
HKGi collected input from park users and nearby neighborhood groups to
understand what kind of experience the park offers visitors. This input was used to
craft the master plan’s three vision themes that the plan is designed to accomplish:
1) improve the natural setting and quality of the park; 2) offer premier trail
experiences that knit the park together; and 3) continue to ensure quality recreation
for everyone by enhancing existing amenities and adding key new facilities.
Some of the specific initiatives include applying a naturalized landscape of native
plant types to enhance wildlife habitat and stormwater management efforts; more
fully separate bike and pedestrian trails especially at points at which pedestrian,
bicycle, and automotive traffic intersect; and make improvements to the three
recreational activity centers within the park.
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Barn Bluff Park Master Plan
Red Wing, Minnesota
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restoration
river access
• unavailable
• a missed opportunity
West overlook
• a popular destination for views
• easy to find and access
• want to avoid major structural
features like the west overlook in the
future (especially visible railings)
• Continue restoration/
maintenance of habitat,
especially prairie and oak
savanna
• remove invasives
• educate people on what’s
being done and how they can
help
east overlook
park access
• Popular location, but unsafe
perception makes some people wary
• Proximity to steep dropoffs make
safety an issue
• don’t want to see railings or too
much added structure
• needs “Climbers Below” sign
warning people not to throw rocks
• signage is too small, sporadic
• hard to find the first time
• should feel as if you are entering somewhere special/
sacred. leaving the profane behind.
trailhead
• needs updated maps
• should include information on work being done
(restoration/trail statuses), programming/events,
park rules, educational Psas, and interpretive
opportunities
• add shoe cleaners
Flagpole
• flagpole is disrespectful,
should be removed or
dakota flag should be
flown along with it
• light pollution at night
• options for reducing
impact of remnant
flagpole base in
burial mound should
beexplored
park entrance
• “Insignificant and
unattractive”
• should feel welcoming
• Parking inadequate
(car and bike)
• restrooms/water
desired
• need better signage at
entrance
• educational
opportunity about
history/sacred
landscape and the type
of respect the bluff
deserves
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hw y 61
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• Visible from town.
Mars views of bluff.
disrespectful.
• Is there a way to control?
• some cultural
significance/ historical
precedent
n
st
north trail
M
ai
Condition Safety
Poor
unsafe
Signage
okay
• Shouldbere-opened
• Loopexperiencemissed
• Minorsafetyimprovementsdesired
(unobtrusivecablerailing)
• Signageshouldcautionagainstuse
incertainsituationsandstressthe
trail’sdifficulty,butleaveuseto
visitor’sdiscretion
• Visitorsassumeresponsibilityfor
theirownsafety,butCityshould
protectitselffromliability
prairie trail t
ee
d s t r Signage
Condition
e 3 rSafety
B l Good Moderate Good
uf
fs
tr
ee
t
• Very steep on way to west
overlook
• Gravel should be removed to
improve traction
• Volunteer trails should be
removed in order to preserve
habitat
• add signage detailing why
it’s important to stay on the
trails
soUth trail
Condition
Safety
Moderate Moderate
Midland trail
Signage
Good
et
Condition
Poor
tre
4th s
Safety
Moderate
Signage
Poor
carlson kiln trail
QUarry trail
Condition
okay
Safety
Moderate
Signage
okay
Condition
Good
Safety
safe
Signage
Poor
5th street
• Grade can be somewhat
challenging in spots
• erosion and panning
present, sometimes severe
• Proximity to dropoffs can
feel unsafe in places
• direct and obvious route
with adequate signage at
connecting trails
• narrow with some
tripping hazards
• encroaching vegetationmuch buckthorn
• not obvious from
mapping/signage
w h at w e h e a r d at t h e o P e n h o u s e
• eroding in places. wooden treads
breaking down
• Many volunteer trails cut through
forest nearby (should be controlled)
• rocks thrown from east overlook
pose threat to safety of climbers and
people on trail
tre
7th s
• lack of signage and position
adjacent to railroad tracks make it
less attractive to visitors
• Could be made ada with minor
improvements
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B a r n B lu f f M a s t e r P l a n
HKGi is currently working with LOAM, Inc. to conduct the planning process to
develop a master plan for Barn Bluff Park, one of the most significant sites in Red
Wing and a place of great geologic and cultural importance not only to the City but
also to the Dakota people. The goals of the master planning process, as identified
through public input and collaboration with City staff, include preserving the natural
features and systems of the park; addressing safety issues and durability of the
trail system; developing plans to reopen a loop trail in the park; removing features
that negatively impact the natural and cultural integrity of the park; and enhance
opportunities for education and programming. In addition, this master plan is being
developed with the intention of establishing the park’s qualifications for regional
designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.
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F e e E s t i m at e
Fee and Hours
Phase
HKGi Hours
Total Fees
Phase 1 - Organization
68
$6,250
Phase 2: Inventory and Research
128
$11,500
Phase 3: Concepts
126
$11,000
Phase 4: Plan Development and
Approvals
163
$15,000
Sub-Total
489
$43,750
Expenses
$1,250
Total including Expenses
$45,000
Hourly Rates
HKGi
Principal$170-225/hr
Associate$115-165/hr
Senior Professional
$90–165/hr
Professional II$80-105/hr
Professional I$50–85/hr
Technical$40–65/hr
Secretarial$60/hr
Litigation Services$200/hr
Testimony$285/hr
Incidental Expenses
MileageCurrent Federal Rate/Mile
Photocopying BW 15¢/page
Photocopying Color
$1.00/page
Outside PrintingActual Cost
Large Format ScanningActual Cost
B/W Bond Plots
$5.00 each
Color Bond Plots
$20.00 each
Photo Paper Color Plots
$40.00 each
Statement of Compliance
As requested in the RFP, HKGi will comply with the terms identified for Standard
Insurance included as Attachment C to the RFP.
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Awards
2015 Twin Cities Great Places Award
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Osseo, MN
2014 Planning in Context Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Downtown Chaska Signage Design Guidelines
2015 Daniel Burnham Award for a
Comprehensive Plan
American Planning Association, Michigan Chapter
Comprehensive Plan; Ironwood, MI
2013 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2015 Planning in Context Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Moorhead River Corridor Master Plan; Moorhead, MN
2015 Innovation In Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Lanesboro Arts Campus Vision Plan; Lanesboro, MN
2015 Merit Award, Analysis and Planning
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Duluth, MN
2015 Engineering Excellence Grand Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota
Designing a City for Zero Discharge; Inver Grove
Heights, MN
2015 Engineering Excellence Honor Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota
Downtown Commons Enhancements; Buffalo, MN
2014 Innovation in Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
2014 People’s Choice Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2014 Merit Award, Planning and Analysis
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2013 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado
Chapter
2013 Honor Award, Planning
The Waterfront Center
Great River Passage; Saint Paul, MN
2009 Award of Excellence
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
River’s Edge Commons; Elk River, MN
2012 Honor Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide
2012 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
North Creek and Minnesota River Greenway Master
Plans; Dakota County, MN
2012 Partnership in Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Greenway Collaborative; Dakota County, MN
2010 Preservation Award
Minnesota Preservation Alliance
2010 Merit Award for Planning and Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Red Wing Downtown Action Plan; Red Wing, MN
2009 Honor Award for Planning and
Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
UMore Park: A University Founded Community;
Rosemount, MN
2009 Honor Award for Planning and
Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Saint Paul Park and Recreation Vision Plan; Saint Paul,
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Creating
places
that enrich
people’s lives
Proposal for
K e n yo n A r e a Pa r k
Master Plan
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Prepared by Hoisin gton Koegler G rou p I nc.
M ay 2 0 1 6
Benson Park
North Mankato, Minnesota
Co n t e n t s
01 Project Team...........................................................................................1
02 Understanding + Approach...........................................................2
03 Key Personnel..................................................................................... 10
04 Qualifications + Experience....................................................... 15
05 Fee Estimate.......................................................................................... 25
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Urban Design
123 N. 3rd Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55401
p: 612-338-0800
f: 612-338-6838
May 2, 2016
Greg Isakson
Goodhue County Department of Public Works
P.O. Box 404
Red Wing, Minnesota 55066
RE: Kenyon Area Park Master Plan Update Proposal
Dear Greg,
On behalf of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi), we are pleased to submit this
proposal to provide professional planning and design services to create a master
plan for the Kenyon Area Park. We appreciate the opportunity that planning for
multiple parks offers and look forward to coordinating it with the Byllesby Park
Master Planning effort.
Collaborate
Listen
Explore
Create
HKGi has over 30 years of experience preparing award-winning park plans and
design for communities across the upper Midwest. The HKGi team has extensive
experience with both park system and individual park master planning, including
developing park and trail plans for regional designation by the Greater Minnesota
Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Currently, HKGi is completing a master
plan for Barn Bluff in Red Wing, Woodland Trails in Elk River and developing
master plans for three of Olmsted County’s parks.
We are excited about the opportunity to work with Goodhue County on Kenyon
Area Park and look forward to discussing the project in more detail with you.
Please let us know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Rita Trapp, Project Manager
Paul Paige, President
HKGi believes that design, when
inspired by the character of the
people and the land, can create a
unique and identifiable sense of
community.
This proposal will remain valid for
120 days.
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Project Team
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi)
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
123 North Third Street Suite 100
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
p: 612.338.0800
f: 612.338.6838
e: info@hkgi.com
w: www.hkgi.com
Est. 1982
Principals:
»» Mark Koegler, ASLA, CEO
»» Paul Paige, PLA, President
»» Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President
»» Bryan Harjes, PLA, LEED AP, Vice
President
Associates:
»» Jeff McMenimen, PLA, Associate
Staff:
»» 7 Licensed Landscape Architects
»» 4 Certified Planners
»» 1 Graduate Landscape Architect
»» 3 Graduate Planners
»» 1 Communications Staff
Services:
»» Park Planning and Design
»» Landscape Architecture
»» Urban Design
»» Public Participation
»» Schematic & Site Design
»» Streetscape Design
»» Comprehensive Planning
»» Downtown Planning
»» Commercial Area Revitalization
»» Transit Oriented Development
»» Corridor Studies
»» Strategic Planning
»» Zoning Ordinance
»» Greenway Planning
»» Bikeway and Trail Planning
»» Environmental Review
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For more than thirty years Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) has helped
communities create great places for people to live, work and play. Park planning
has long been a core service at HKGi, and as recognition of the economic,
environmental, and health benefits of well-designed parks, trails, and recreation
systems grows, so too does our commitment to providing innovative park planning
services to our clients. Our park planners and landscape architects bring a wealth
of experience and knowledge about the programming, sustainability, community
engagement, and operations issues that park and trail planning projects must
address. They also provide skilled project leadership, ensuring that projects stay on
budget, on schedule, and provide innovative, feasible solutions. Four core principles
define our planning approach:
COLLABORATE
Creating great places requires people working together to achieve a common vision.
HKGi’s most successful projects integrate our technical and creative expertise with
the insight and skills of our clients and stakeholders.
LISTEN
Clients, stakeholders, and community members have valuable knowledge about the
places they know, use, and love. Their input provides the foundation for our work.
As we collect their ideas, we also build support for the initiatives that emerge from
the planning process.
EXPLORE
Our ability to explore potential opportunities and strategies with clients and
communities is fundamental to our work. The best solutions emerge through
exploration, and in the process communities develop a greater understanding of the
challenges they face and the strategies that can lead them forward.
CREATE
We strive to develop plans and designs that produce positive results for our clients.
Whether that means we provide guidance during the development process, or we
lead the community through the planning process, our objective is the same: to
create great places that enrich people’s lives.
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Project Understanding
Goodhue County seeks to develop a plan for a new County Park west of Kenyon,
Minnesota. The land for Kenyon Area Park was donated to the County by a
prominent business owner from Kenyon. Public input obtained from adjacent
landowners within the past couple years indicated the desire for the land to be used
as a low impact nature park and potential wildlife refuge.
The County is seeking the expertise of a consultant team to develop an innovative,
yet practical and feasible, master plan that meets Greater Minnesota Regional Parks
and Trails Commission requirements for regional park planning, and will guide future
development, management, restoration, and enhancement of the park.
The consultant team will engage the public and stakeholders in order to develop
a master plan that will be supported and championed by the local residents.
The master plan will outline conservation and restoration management options
and recommendations, recommended recreational uses, development concepts
and associated cost estimates, and land management strategies. Tangible
implementation methods and tools will be included in the master plan, including
the identification of projects that may be able to be built by local volunteers.
HKGi Project Example:
Rice Marsh Lake Trail
Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Task 1 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Meeting agendas, presentations,
materials, and summaries
»» Project base maps
»» Refined project schedule
including public engagement
meetings, communications, and
other meetings and deliverables
MEETINGS:
»» Kick-off meeting and Site Tour
with County staff
»» Focus Group Meetings (half day,
independent to Kenyon Park,
combined with Kick-off staff
meeting and site tour)
»» Kick-off meeting with Advisory
Group (combined with Byllesby
Park Advisory Group meeting)
Project Approach & Work Plan
HKGi’s approach to Goodhue County’s Kenyon Park Master Plan process follows the
process outlined in the RFP. Meetings will be coordinated between the two projects
when possible, but some tasks will be independent of each other.
Task 1 - PROJECT ORGANIZATION (June 2016)
Task 1.1 - Collect and review GIS data and background
information
In conjunction with the Byllesby Park planning process, we will need to collect:
»» County GIS data: boundaries, land use, ownership, existing features
»» Natural resources: Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) &
Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS)
Task 1.2 - Project Kick-off meeting with County staff
The Project Kick-Off Meeting is proposed to be separate for this project. For
efficiency, the 1-2 hour County Staff meeting is proposed to be combined with the
Site Tour and the Stakeholder/Focus Group Meetings for this project.
Task 1.3 - Site tour
1-2 hour site tour combined with the project kick-off meeting
Task 1.4 - Conduct Stakeholder / Focus Group Meetings
»» Independent focus group meetings for Kenyon Park
»» Half day (4 hours) allocated to this task for meetings
Task 1.5 - Project Kick-off meeting with Advisory Group (County
Parks and Trails Board)
»» One meeting combined with Byllesby process (recommended meet 1 hour prior
to Byllesby Advisory Group meeting)
»» Meeting will focus on understanding the goals for the park, as well as developing
a preliminary vision and guiding principles
Task 1.6 - Base Mapping
Task 1.7 - Site Inventory and Analysis
Task 1.8 - Prepare Refined Project Schedule, including Public
Engagement & Communications
The refined project schedule will be developed jointly with the Byllesby Park process.
While a separate “Public Engagement Plan” and “Communications Plan” will not be
developed, they will be included as sections in this deliverable.
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Task 2 - INVENTORY AND RESEARCH
(July-September 2016)
Task 2.1 - Prepare Existing Conditions maps and graphics
Task 2.2 - Research of Demographics and Recreation Trends
Can be combined with some of the research on trends and demographics for
Byllesby Park.
Task 2.3 - Prepare Draft Inventory & Research Report
Write and layout graphics for first couple chapters of the master plan document
Task 2.4 - County staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a
Byllesby Park Meeting.
Task 2.5 - Prepare Final Inventory & Research Report
Includes edits to Draft Report
Task 2.6 - Goodhue County Board update #1
Combined with Byllesby Park County Board update
Task 2 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Master Plan inventory and
research report updating
existing park development
and context; demographic
and recreation trends; and
identifying future needs
»» Park vision and guiding
principles
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
MEETINGS:
»» Staff coordination meeting
»» County Board update #1
(combined with Byllesby Park
Board update)
HKGi Project Example:
Barn Bluff Park Master Plan
Red Wing, Minnesota
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Task 3 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Park concept alternatives
illustrating recreation
development in graphic form
with supporting narrative
»» Preferred park concept in
graphic format with supporting
narrative and supporting
graphics
»» Plan detail area sketches and
conceptual design sketches/
photo visualization for key
areas, to be determined at the
discretion of the County, will be
provided as the budget allows
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
MEETINGS:
»» Staff coordination meeting
»» Advisory Group meeting
(combined with Byllesby Park)
»» Community Open House
(combined with Byllesby Park,
stand-alone meeting for 2
Goodhue County parks)
»» Advisory Group meeting (held
immediately after Open House)
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Task 3 - CONCEPTS
(September-December 2016)
Task 3.1 - Prepare Park Concept Alternatives
Develop 1-2 concept alternatives for development in the park
»» Plan graphics
»» Sketches/precedent images as applicable
»» Supporting narrative description of concepts
Task 3.2 - County staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 3.3 - Advisory Group meeting
One meeting combined with Byllesby process (assumed meeting 1 hour prior to
Byllesby Advisory Group meeting)
Task 3.4 - Community Open House
It is recommended that this Open House be held on the same day as the Byllesby
Park Open House. It is assumed that this is a 1.5 hour meeting in the Kenyon Area
attended by 1 to 2 HKGi staff. Assistance from Goodhue County Staff will be needed
in selecting the location, notifying area residents, and setting up for the meeting.
Task 3.5 - Advisory Group meeting
One meeting to be held immediately after the Community Open House to review
feedback and reach consensus on the preferred concept for Kenyon Area Park.
Task 3.6 - Prepare Preferred Concept Graphics & Narrative
»» Plan graphic
»» Detail area graphic(s) as necessary
»» Limited Conceptual design sketches/photo visualization for key areas, as budget
allows
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Task 4 - PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVALS
(January-April 2017)
Task 4.1 - Prepare Preliminary Draft Master Plan Update
»» Write Plan narrative
»» Format Graphics and develop content
»» Layout document
Task 4.2 - Prepare Cost Estimates
Prepare planning level cost estimates for major development projects
Task 4.3 - County staff coordination meeting
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 4 Summary
DELIVERABLES:
»» Staff Review/Preliminary Draft
Master Plan
»» Public Review Draft Master Plan
»» Final Master Plan
»» Meeting agendas, summaries,
and materials/presentations
MEETINGS:
»» Staff coordination meetings (2)
»» Online input
»» County Board update #2
Task 4.4 - Prepare Public Review Draft Master Plan
»» Includes edits from staff and Advisory Group
»» Prepare PDF for posting on County website
»» Prepare basic online survey to gather public input
Task 4.5 - County staff coordination meeting to review Public
Input
Phone call or Go To Meeting, unless occurs concurrently or subsequently to a Dakota
County Staff Meeting.
Task 4.6 - Prepare Final Master Plan Update
Include edits from public input
Task 4.7 - County Board Update #2
»» Present summary of final master plan to County Board
»» Combine with Byllesby County Board meeting
HKGi Project Example
Benson Park,
N. Mankato, Minnesota
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Meetings
In-person meetings and open houses can easily become one of the most costly
components of a planning process. HKGi will coordinate Kenyon Area Park’s
planning process as much as possible with both the Goodhue County and Dakota
County Byllesby planning processes to maximize efficiencies.
Public Engagement
The public engagement process is intended to involve a wide range of constituents,
including Goodhue County elected officials, advisory commissions, affected
municipalities, staff, partners, and stakeholders. The process seeks to gather input
on key park recreational needs and issues. It also seeks to solicit feedback and build
consensus on park design alternatives.
For all meetings, HKGi will be responsible for developing content and agendas with
input from County Staff. HKGi will also prepare maps, exhibits, design drawings and
layouts, feedback forms, presentations, and meeting summaries as appropriate.
Meeting notices will be prepared for County Staff distribution.
Proposed Public meetings:
While the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission requires only
one public meeting as part of its master planning process, the proposed work scope
includes a number of opportunities for public input:
»» Conduct focus groups with park users, stakeholder groups, and non-park users
-- This will be performed at the beginning of the process independent to Kenyon Park
-- Half day (4 hours) dedicated to Kenyon Park stakeholders and focus groups
»» Conduct 1 community open house to review proposed concepts
-- The open house will be held on the same day as the Byllesby Park master planning
process
»» Online input - an online input opportunity will be held at the end of the process
to provide feedback on the draft master plan.
Goodhue County Parks and Trails Board
»» 3 meetings as the Advisory Group for the Kenyon Area Park planning process
(combined with the Byllesby Park process, potentially meet one hour ahead of
Byllesby meetings, except that one meeting will be held after the Open House)
Goodhue County Board
2 meetings at key points in the process, combined with Byllesby Park. The first
update will occur after the Inventory and Research Report and a Vision and Guiding
Principles has been drafted. The second meeting will be to present the draft master
plan for review and adoption.
Goodhue County Staff
»» 5 meetings
»» The Kick-off meeting will be in person; all other meetings will be phone calls or
Go To Meeting, unless they can be combined with another scheduled meeting to
save travel time.
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Coordination with the Byllesby Park Master
Planning Process
The consultant will be responsible for coordinating with the concurrent Byllesby
Park master planning process. The planning efforts will be linked with:
»» Parallel project milestones and schedules
»» Coordinated community engagement such as joint public open houses,
coordinated on-line input, and combined stakeholder meetings (when logical)
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Schedule
Phase
Jun ‘16
Jul
Aug
Sep
Phase 1:
Project Organization
Phase 2:
Inventory and
Research
Phase 3:
Concepts
Phase 4:
Plan Development
and Approvals
Meetings
County Staff (5 meetings).................................................................
Site Tour (1 meeting)..........................................................................
Advisory Group (3 meetings)..........................................................
Community Engagement - Focus Groups..................................
Community Engagement - Open House....................................
Community Engagement - Online Input....................................
County Board (2 meetings)..............................................................
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan ‘17
Feb
Mar
Apr
Key Personnel
Paul Paige, RLA, President, will serve as Principal in Charge for the Kenyon Area
Park Master Plan project, providing oversight, quality control and guidance for
the overall conduct of the project. Paul has over two decades of experience as a
park planner and landscape architect, and he has developed park master plans for
dozens of clients throughout his career. He is currently leading park master planning
and design projects for the Woodland Trails Park in Elk River, South Loop Park in
Bloomington, and Veterans Memorial Park in Chaska.
HKGi Project Example
Runestone Park
Alexandria, Minnesota
Rita Trapp, AICP, LEED AP, will serve as Project Manager for the Kenyon Park project.
She will coordinate the overall work of the project team and will be responsible for
coordinating the planning process with Goodhue County staff. Rita brings over
a dozen years of planning experience to this project, and she will provide strong
leadership, communication, and collaboration skills to the project. She has worked
with several Minnesota counties on park planning, active living, and grant writing
projects. Her knowledge and experience working at the county level will be a
valuable resource on this project. She is currently leading a park master planning
process for Olmsted County, which has many similarities to the work that will
need to be done for Kenyon Park. She has also managed the Rochester Park and
Recreation System Master Plan and the Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan
Amendment for Ramsey County.
Gabrielle Grinde, PLA, will serve as the Lead Landscape Architect for the Kenyon
Park project. In this role she will provide leadership and expertise for the inventory
and analysis and concept development components of the project. Gabrielle
brings outstanding experience as a park planner and landscape architect to this
project. She has been a key contributor to several park and greenway projects in
Dakota County, and she is providing park planning expertise to the Woodland Trails
Park project in Elk River, a project that shares some similar characteristics with the
Kenyon Park project. Gabrielle has also worked with the City of Duluth to develop a
vision and plans for its St. Louis River Corridor parks and recreation facilities, for the
Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo, and the Cross City Trail. Gabrielle will provide the
project team with valuable insights and expertise related to park planning intended
to achieve multiple public objectives.
Kevin Clarke, Graduate Planner and Landscape Architect, will provide technical
planning support in the area of GIS mapping, research, and data and conditions
analysis. Kevin is currently providing similar service for the Barn Bluff Master Plan
in Red Wing and the Woodland Trails Park Master Plan in Elk River. Both of these
projects have similar characteristics to the Kenyon Park project. Recently Kevin has
also been involved in planning for regional park and recreation amenities in Duluth,
the Munger Spur in Hermantown and Proctor, and the Crow River and Mississippi
River Regional Trails in Hennepin County.
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Key Personnel
Paul Paige PLA
President | 612.252.7125 | ppaige@hkgi.com
Paul possesses more than 20 years of experience completing public and private
projects throughout the country. He has provided leadership as project manager
on a wide range of planning and design projects, with a particular focus on
planning, site design, and construction administration for civic and corporate
campuses, park and recreation systems and facilities, downtown and commercial
corridor streetscapes, and other public spaces. Paul has also frequently provided
consultation and advisory services to public and private land owners to help them
understand their development options to achieve the highest and best use of their
land.
Years of Experience: 23
Education:
»» Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture - University of
Minnesota
Registration:
»» Landscape Architect, Minnesota
License No. 23594
Memberships/Affiliations:
»» Elk River Parks and Recreation
Commission (former)
»» Sensible Land Use Coalition
Awards:
»» 2015 ACEC-MN Excellence in
Engineering Honor Award Buffalo Downtown Commons
»» 2014 MN APA Planning in
Context Award - Chaska
Downtown Streetscape
Schematic Design
»» 2013 MN ASLA Merit Award and
2009 MRPA Award of Excellenc Rivers Edge Commons, Elk River,
MN
»» 2003 Mpls AIA Merit Award Bloomington Civic Plaza
»» 2002 MRPA Award of Excellence Normandale Lake Bandshell
»» 1988 ASLA Honor Award for
Student Work
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Paul’s project management leadership and technical expertise have been critical
ingredients in transforming paper plans and designs into built work. He has
shepherded numerous construction projects through to completion, and the
results of his work can be seen throughout Minnesota.
Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»» Bush Lake Beach Renovation | Bloomington, MN
»» South Loop Park Design | Bloomington, MN
»» Normandale Lake Bandshell | Bloomington, MN
»» Lake Ann Stairway and Overlook | Chanhassen, MN
»» Andrews Park Renovation | Champlin, MN
»» Rice Marsh Lake Trail | Chanhassen, MN
»» Wayfinding and Dynamic Signage Plans | Chaska, MN
»» Veterans Memorial Park Design | Chaska, MN
»» North Urban Regional Trail Design | Dakota County, MN
»» Spring Lake Park Trail | Dakota County, MN
»» Lebanon Hills Connector Evaluation | Dakota County, MN
»» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN
»» Horseshoe Lake Park | Rosemount, MN
»» Como Regional Park Signage | St. Paul, MN
»» Marsh Glen Trail Extension | Chanhassen, MN
»» 15+ Park Improvement Projects over 15 years | Chanhassen, MN
»» Athletic Feasibility Study | Chanhassen, MN
»» River’s Edge Commons Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Village Creek and Arbor Plaza | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Countryside Neighborhood Park Master Plan | Edina, MN
»» Wayfinding Signage Design | Alexandria, MN
»» Hagemeister Pond Preserve Master Plan | Crystal, MN
»» Veterans Memorial Park | Champlin, MN
»» County Fairgrounds Master Plan | Douglas County, MN
»» Youth Athletics Complex Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Civic Plaza Site Design | Bloomington, MN
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Key Personnel
Rita Trapp AICP, LEED AP
Planner | 612.252.7135 | rita@hkgi.com
Rita blends strong technical planning with exceptional communication and
management skills. She is an effective communicator, comfortable organizing input
processes and facilitating both large and small group activities. With her strong
writing skills she has assisted more than a dozen local government agencies secure
over $9 million in grant funding.
Besides being a certified planner, Rita is a LEED-certified professional who
incorporates sustainability issues into her planning work. She has led several active
living initiatives including grant writing and administration as well as park and trail
plan amendments.
Years of Experience: 12
Education
»» B.S., Land Use Geography
and Economics, University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Registration
»» American Institute of Certified
Planners - Cert. #021555
Memberships and Affiliations
»» American Institute of Certified
Planners (AICP)
»» Accredited Professional,
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)
»» Professional Development Officer
(PDO) for Minnesota Chapter,
American Planning Association
»» Former Secretary of Board of
Directors, Minnesota Chapter, US
Green Building Council
»» Minnesota Design Team, past
Chair and co-leader of Walker
and Maple Plain visits
»» Former Vice Chair, Planning
Commission, Vadnais Heights,
Minnesota
Awards
»» 2009 ASLA-MN Honor Award for
Planning and Research - Saint
Paul Park and Recreation Vision
Plan
In addition to serving on project teams, Rita has also provided general planning
services to several communities, including providing day-to-day planning services
for the City of Mound for the past ten years. This planning experience, combined
with her work drafting development and zoning codes and service on her local
planning commission, means Rita brings a thorough understanding of the ways in
which policy and plans impact community development.
Relevant Project Experience
»» Greenway Master Plans (multiple projects) | Dakota County, MN
»» SHIP Grant Writing | Dakota County, MN
»» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Park Dedication Study | Elk River, MN
»» Trail Gap Study | Inver Grove Heights, MN
»» Park Dedication Update | Livonia Township, MN
»» Parks and Recreation System Master Plan | Maplewood, MN
»» Above the Falls Regional Park Master Plan | Minneapolis Park Board
»» Park System Master Plans | Olmsted County, MN
»» Park Dedication Study | Prior Lake, MN
»» Trail and Sidewalk Study | Prior Lake, MN
»» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey
County, MN
»» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment | Ramsey County, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Rochester, MN
»» Parks and Recreation System Plan | St. Paul, MN
»» SHIP Grant Writing | Anoka County, MN
»» EECBG Grant Administration Assistance | Blaine, MN
»» MNDNR Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN
»» EPA Brownfields Grant Writing | Coon Rapids, MN
»» Comprehensive Plan | Mound, MN
»» Growth Area Plans and AUARs | Moorhead, MN
»» Visions AUAR | Mound, MN
»» Unified Development Code | Winona, MN
»» Comprehensive Plan | Eagan, MN
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Key Personnel
Gabrielle Grinde ASLA, PLA
Landscape Architect | 612.252.7141 | gabrielle@hkgi.com
Gabrielle’s range of experience includes working with communities on large
scale planning efforts as well as small scale site improvements. Comprehensive
community park, trail, recreation, and open space planning have been important
components of Gabrielle’s work. In addition to her extensive list of park planning
and design projects, she was a key contributor to the award-winning Minnesota
River and North Creek Greenway Master Plan project, and she has been heavily
involved in the planning and creation of Dakota County’s innovative greenway
network. She has also been an important contributor to community development
projects involving nature education, public arts, and cultural heritage.
Years of Experience: 7
Education:
»» Master of Landscape
Architecture - University of
Minnesota
»» Port Cities Study Abroad:
Lisbon, Barcelona, and Venice University of Minnesota
»» B.A. - Political Science,
University of Wisconsin
Registration:
»» Landscape Architect, Minnesota
License No. 50416
Memberships/Affiliations:
»» American Society of Landscape
Architects- Minnesota Chapter
Awards:
»» 2015 MN APA Planning in
Context Award - Moorhead
River Corridor Plan
»» 2015 MN APA Innovation in
Planning Award - Lanesboro
Arts Campus Vision Plan
»» 2015 MNDOT Stewardship
Award in Transportation and
the Natural Environment - River
to River Greenway, Dakota
County, MN
»» 2012 ASLA-MN Merit Award
for Planning - Minnesota River
and North Creek Greenways,
Dakota County, MN
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In addition to her park and recreation-related planning work, Gabrielle provides
design and landscape architecture expertise to development and redevelopment
planning, site design, and ecologically sustainable landscape design projects.
She is an experienced community meeting facilitator with excellent listening
and communication skills, and her graphic design skills enable her to create
user friendly materials that communicate clearly with project stakeholders and
community members.
Park and Recreation Planning EXPERIENCE
»» Greenway Master Plans (multiple greenways) | Dakota County, MN
»» Greenway Collaborative Guidebook | Dakota County, MN
»» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan | Dakota County, MN
»» River to River Greenway (North Urban Regional Trail segment) Construction |
Dakota County, MN
»» Spring Lake Park Reserve Trail Design | Dakota County, MN
»» West Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony
Falls Heritage Board
»» East Bank Interpretive Vision Plan | Minnesota Historical Society/Saint Anthony
Falls Heritage Board
»» St. Louis River Corridor Vision | Duluth, MN
»» Fairmount Park Vision | Duluth, MN
»» St. Louis River Corridor Neighborhood Parks Master Plans | Duluth, MN
»» Downtown Public Art Plan | Fargo, ND
»» Countryside Park Master Plan & Construction | Edina, MN
»» Great River Passage Master Plan | Saint Paul, MN
»» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan | Anoka County, MN
»» Hartkopf Park Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Munger Trail Spur Connector Plan | Hermantown, MN
»» Above the Falls Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» Northeast Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» Kayak Bay Paddle Center Concept Plan | Duluth, MN
»» Minnehaha Park Refectory Site Plan - Sea Salt | Minneapolis, MN
»» Tamarack Early Childhood Learning Center | Ramsey County, MN
»» Recreation and Parks Master Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Trail and Bikeway Plan | Duluth, MN
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Key Personnel
Kevin Clarke
Graduate Planner & Landscape Designer | 612.252.7143 | kevin@hkgi.com
Kevin is a community planner and landscape architect in training. At HKGi he has
been especially involved with park and recreation planning, contributing to system
master plans, individual park master plans, trail and bikeway plans, and athletic
facilities plans. He has also participated in community comprehensive planning,
neighborhood planning, land use analysis and planning, and site design projects.
Kevin’s work at HKGi has focused on GIS mapping, conditions analysis, plan writing,
and public engagement, and he has provided support for concept planning,
design, and visual communication.
Years of Experience: 5
Education:
»» Landscape Architecture University of Minnesota
»» Urban and Regional Planning University of Minnesota
»» B.A., Economics Saint John’s University
Memberships/ Affiliations:
»» Urban Land Institute UrbanPlan for High Schools and
Universities
»» Minnesota Design Team
»» McCarthy Center for Public
Policy and Civic Engagement
Awards
»» 2015 MI APA Daniel Burnham
Award for a Comprehensive
Plan - Comprehensive Plan for
the City of Ironwood
In addition to his project work, Kevin has also been involved with volunteer
community planning efforts including the Minnesota Design Team and the Urban
Land Institute’s UrbanPlan for High Schools and Universities. Before joining
HKGi, Kevin preserved and restored historic landscapes while at The Jens Jensen
Center and The Clearing in Door County, Wisconsin. He also brings construction
experience from multiple urban infill projects in Portland, Oregon.
Relevant PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»» Rice Creek Trail Master Plan | Dakota County, MN
»» Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan | Duluth, MN
»» Mission Creek and Magney Snively Trail Planning | Duluth, MN
»» Greenfield Central Park Master Plan | Greenfield, MN
»» Munger Trail Spur Connector Plan | Hermantown and Proctor, MN
»» MPRB - Northeast Athletic Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
»» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan | Ramsey County, MN
»» Hoffman and Glen Park Master Plans | River Falls, WI
»» Camden Ridge Park Plan | Chanhassen, MN
»» Transportation Enhancement Grant Writing Services | Dakota County, MN
»» Safe Routes to School Grant Writing Services | Dakota County, MN
»» Transportation Enhancement Grant Writing Services | Anoka County, MN
»» Safe Routes to School Grant Writing Services | Anoka County, MN
»» Parks, Trails, and Bikeways Master Plan | Douglas County, MN
»» Athletic Facilities Feasibility Study | Chanhassen, MN
»» Athletic Facility Needs Assessment | White Bear Lake School District, MN
»» Athletic Facility Needs Study | Woodbury, MN
»» Athletic Facilities Master Plan | Worthington, MN
»» Spectrum High School Athletic Facilities | Elk River, MN
»» Recreation and Parks System Plan | Brooklyn Park, MN
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan | Elk River, MN
»» Park System Reinvestment Plan | Hopkins, MN
»» Parks and Recreation System Plan | Inver Grove Heights, MN
»» Park Dedication Update | Prior Lake, MN
»» Trail and Sidewalk Study | Prior Lake, MN
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References
The following pages provide brief descriptions of some of HKGi’s experience working
on park planning projects similar to the Kenyon Park project. As indicated on the
facing page, HKGi has a significant amount of similar experience working on regional
park planning efforts.
In addition, the references listed below can speak in greater detail about their
experience working with HKGi.
Lisa Luokkala, Project Coordinator
City of Duluth, Parks and Recreation Division
218-730-4312
lluokkala@duluthmn.gov
Kristie Leshovsky, Planning and Zoning Administrator
City of Moorhead
218-299-5374
kristie.leshovsky@ci.moorhead.mn.us
Jennifer Ringold, Manager of Public Engagement and Citywide Planning
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
612-661-4864
jringold@minneapolisparks.org
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Q ua l i f i c at i o n s + E x p e r i e n c e
Park planning has been a foundation of HKGi’s work since its earliest days. The firm
has developed longstanding park planning relationships with several Minnesota
communities and governmental entities, including Chanhassen, Elk River, and
Dakota County, and has been developing ongoing relationship with several other
Minnesota communities.
Current HKGi staff members have developed master plans for dozens of parks
throughout the state. A partial list is included below, and descriptions of selected
park planning projects can be found on the pages that follow. More park project
descriptions are also included in the Byllesby Park Master Plan Update proposal,
which is being submitted concurrently with this proposal.
»» Big Ole/Central Park and Lake Connie - Alexandria, MN
»» Kensington Runestone Park - Douglas County, MN
»» Oxbow, Chester Woods, and Root River Parks Master Plans - Olmsted County
(2016-current)*
»» Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - Red Wing, MN (2015-current)*
»» Woodland Trails Park Master Plan - Elk River, MN (2015-current)*
»» Henry’s Woods Memorial Park - Hassan Township, MN
»» Rice Marsh Lake Trail - Chanhassen, MN
»» Sugarbush Preserve Master Plan - Livonia Township, MN
»» St. Louis River National Water Trail Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2015-current)
»» Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Rochester, MN (2015-current)
»» Mississippi River and Crow River Regional Trail Master Plans - Hennepin County,
MN (2015-current)
»» Springbrook Nature Center Master Plan and Site Design - Fridley, MN
(2014-current)
»» Dakota County Greenway Guidebook and Master Plans - Dakota County, MN
(2010-current)
»» Munger Trail Spur Plan and Feasibility Study - Hermantown and Procter, MN
(2014-15)*
»» Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park Master Plan - Minneapolis, MN (2014-15)
»» Tamarack Nature Center Early Childhood Center Site Design - Ramsey County, MN
(2014)
»» Fairmount Park/Lake Superior Zoo Vision Plan - Duluth, MN (2014)
»» West Duluth Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan - Duluth, MN (2014)
»» Highway 96 Snail Lake Marsh Regional Trail Master Plan Amendment - Ramsey
County, MN (2014)
»» Great River Passage Interpretive Master Plan - Saint Paul, MN (2014)
»» Wargo Nature Center Master Plan - Anoka County, MN (2013)
»» Rice Creek North Regional Trail Master Plan - Ramsey County, MN (2013)
»» Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan - Dakota County, MN (2012)
Barn Bluff Park Master Plan - preliminary
site photo
St. Louis River Corridor National Water
Trail Master Plan
Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater
Conceptual Rendering
Munger Trail Spur Connector Master Plan
*Master Plans prepared to seek Regional Designation by the Greater Minnesota
Regional Parks and Trails Commission
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Barn Bluff Park Master Plan
Red Wing, Minnesota
P u B l I C I n P u t s u M M a ry
restoration
river access
• unavailable
• a missed opportunity
West overlook
• a popular destination for views
• easy to find and access
• want to avoid major structural
features like the west overlook in the
future (especially visible railings)
• Continue restoration/
maintenance of habitat,
especially prairie and oak
savanna
• remove invasives
• educate people on what’s
being done and how they can
help
east overlook
park access
• Popular location, but unsafe
perception makes some people wary
• Proximity to steep dropoffs make
safety an issue
• don’t want to see railings or too
much added structure
• needs “Climbers Below” sign
warning people not to throw rocks
• signage is too small, sporadic
• hard to find the first time
• should feel as if you are entering somewhere special/
sacred. leaving the profane behind.
trailhead
• needs updated maps
• should include information on work being done
(restoration/trail statuses), programming/events,
park rules, educational Psas, and interpretive
opportunities
• add shoe cleaners
Flagpole
• flagpole is disrespectful,
should be removed or
dakota flag should be
flown along with it
• light pollution at night
• options for reducing
impact of remnant
flagpole base in
burial mound should
beexplored
park entrance
• “Insignificant and
unattractive”
• should feel welcoming
• Parking inadequate
(car and bike)
• restrooms/water
desired
• need better signage at
entrance
• educational
opportunity about
history/sacred
landscape and the type
of respect the bluff
deserves
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hw y 61
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et
• Visible from town.
Mars views of bluff.
disrespectful.
• Is there a way to control?
• some cultural
significance/ historical
precedent
n
st
north trail
M
ai
Condition Safety
Poor
unsafe
Signage
okay
• Shouldbere-opened
• Loopexperiencemissed
• Minorsafetyimprovementsdesired
(unobtrusivecablerailing)
• Signageshouldcautionagainstuse
incertainsituationsandstressthe
trail’sdifficulty,butleaveuseto
visitor’sdiscretion
• Visitorsassumeresponsibilityfor
theirownsafety,butCityshould
protectitselffromliability
prairie trail t
ee
d s t r Signage
Condition
e 3 rSafety
B l Good Moderate Good
uf
fs
tr
ee
t
• Very steep on way to west
overlook
• Gravel should be removed to
improve traction
• Volunteer trails should be
removed in order to preserve
habitat
• add signage detailing why
it’s important to stay on the
trails
soUth trail
Condition
Safety
Moderate Moderate
Midland trail
Signage
Good
et
Condition
Poor
tre
4th s
Safety
Moderate
Signage
Poor
Condition
okay
Safety
Moderate
Signage
okay
Condition
Good
Safety
safe
Signage
Poor
5th street
• Grade can be somewhat
challenging in spots
• erosion and panning
present, sometimes severe
• Proximity to dropoffs can
feel unsafe in places
• direct and obvious route
with adequate signage at
connecting trails
• narrow with some
tripping hazards
• encroaching vegetationmuch buckthorn
• not obvious from
mapping/signage
w h at w e h e a r d at t h e o P e n h o u s e
• eroding in places. wooden treads
breaking down
• Many volunteer trails cut through
forest nearby (should be controlled)
• rocks thrown from east overlook
pose threat to safety of climbers and
people on trail
tre
7th s
B a r n B lu f f M a s t e r P l a n
HKGi is currently working with LOAM, Inc. to conduct the planning process to
develop a master plan for Barn Bluff Park, one of the most significant sites in Red
Wing and a place of great geologic and cultural importance not only to the City but
also to the Dakota people. The goals of the master planning process, as identified
through public input and collaboration with City staff, include preserving the natural
features and systems of the park; addressing safety issues and durability of the
trail system; developing plans to reopen a loop trail in the park; removing features
that negatively impact the natural and cultural integrity of the park; and enhance
opportunities for education and programming. In addition, this master plan is being
developed with the intention of establishing the park’s qualifications for regional
designation by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.
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• lack of signage and position
adjacent to railroad tracks make it
less attractive to visitors
• Could be made ada with minor
improvements
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Woodland Trails Park Master Plan
Elk River, Minnesota
HKGi is currently developing the master plan for Woodland Trails Park, which will
become a signature park within the City of Elk River’s park system. The master
planning process is in its early stages, but conceptual improvements include
construction of a small warming house/program facility and a maintenance/storage
facility. The majority of the park will remain in its current state, which includes
mostly undisturbed woodland and an extensive trail network used primarily for
cross country skiing. The master plan is intended to incorporate Big Tooth Ridge,
which has functioned as an extension of the park, and improved wayfinding. The
master plan will also address invasive species removal and prevention, the need
for additional natural resources and forestry planning, future connections to
surrounding neighborhoods as the city grows, and integrating additional parkland
as nearby mining operations conclude in the long term. This master plan is being
developed with the intent of securing regional park status in the future.
A preliminary park concept HKGi developed
for the Elk River Parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
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Kensington Runestone Park Master Plan
Douglas County, Minnesota
Three concept plans were prepared for consideration of park
improvements. The final Runestone Park Master Plan (above) is designed
to emphasize the historic Ohman Farmstead and the Runestone
Discovery site, while retaining family and group recreation uses.
Park Gateway and Ohman Farmstead detail.
The final master plan emphasizes the relationship between the Ohman
Farmstead and the Discovery Area.
The Kensington Runestone has garnered local, national and international interest
since its discovery in 1898 by Olof Ohman. Douglas County, the Runestone Park
Foundation and others recognized the need for a comprehensive plan to guide use,
preservation and enhancement of the park and to fully tell the engaging stories
associated with the Runestone, the Ohman family and the park. The County hired
Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) to prepare a comprehensive plan for the park.
To supplement their park planning expertise, HKGi teamed with 106 Group —
cultural resource management consultants — and Kodet Architects to prepare the
Runestone Park Comprehensive Plan, which also includes an Archaeological and
Historic Preservation Plan and a Park Master Plan. The planning process involved
research, site analysis, public and stakeholder input, and work sessions with County
staff, Foundation members and the County Board.
The Plan calls for a long-term phased approach to park enhancement. Application
for listing the site on the National Register of Historic Places is recommended to
reflect the National importance of the site and to enhance the ability to obtain
grants and funding for historic and cultural resource enrichment. A partnership
approach to further planning, funding, preservation and redevelopment is
anticipated.
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Benson Park Master Plan
North Mankato, Minnesota
Park Master Plan
Benson Park is a 70-acre regional park located at the developing edge of North
Mankato. Today, the park is an open space asset oriented to passive uses such as
walking, informal picnicking and bird watching. Much of the park, once used as
agricultural land, is undeveloped, and therefore has yet to realize its potential as a
primary community and regional destination.
HKGi began the Master Plan efforts by working with City staff members and the
Park & Green Spaces sub-committee to define a long-term vision and development
for Benson Park. The goal was to create an engaging, first-choice destination for
families and children wanting a natural resource focused recreation experience. The
plan expands the range of passive uses in the park, establishes native habitats and
introduces educational and interpretive components to become a first-class regional
park.
Some of the proposed master plan features include: Habitat restorations, interactive
water play area, water quality improvements, main park entry and parking, formal
and informal park shelters, playgrounds, natural play areas, amphitheater, sugar
shack/tree house, picnic areas, outdoor classrooms and demonstration areas, fishing
pier, interpretive boardwalk, additional storm pond capacity and winter skating,
trails and interpretive signage.
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Sugarbush Preserve Master Plan
Livonia Township, Minnesota
Master Plan recommendations provided
specifications for trail construction and
materials.
Sugarbush Preserve, located in Livonia Township, is a beautiful, remnant 40-acre
Maple-Basswood forest with large maples, fern understory and pockets of shaded
wetlands. Through the effort of many dedicated citizens, this site was rescued from
fragmentation by a planned residential development and is now protected for
all to enjoy as a public Natural and Scenic Area. HKGi led the development of the
Master Plan document, which was completed in the spring of 2008. The Master
Plan proposes guidelines for developing and managing the Preserve that will allow
people to respectfully experience the forest and gain an understanding of its unique
and sensitive plant and animal relationships.
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F e e E s t i m at e
Fee and Hours
Phase
HKGi Hours
Total Fees
Phase 1 - Organization
67
$6,150
Phase 2: Inventory and Research
57
$5,550
Phase 3: Concepts
69
$6,200
Phase 4: Plan Development and
Approvals
82
$7,850
275
$25,750
Sub-Total
Expenses
$1,250
Total including Expenses
$27,000
Hourly Rates
HKGi
Principal$170-225/hr
Associate$115-165/hr
Senior Professional
$90–165/hr
Professional II$80-105/hr
Professional I$50–85/hr
Technical$40–65/hr
Secretarial$60/hr
Litigation Services$200/hr
Testimony$285/hr
Incidental Expenses
MileageCurrent Federal Rate/Mile
Photocopying BW 15¢/page
Photocopying Color
$1.00/page
Outside PrintingActual Cost
Large Format ScanningActual Cost
B/W Bond Plots
$5.00 each
Color Bond Plots
$20.00 each
Photo Paper Color Plots
$40.00 each
Statement of Compliance
As requested in the RFP, HKGi will comply with the terms identified for Standard
Insurance included as Attachment C to the RFP.
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Awards
2015 Twin Cities Great Places Award
Sensible Land Use Coalition
Osseo, MN
2014 Planning in Context Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Downtown Chaska Signage Design Guidelines
2015 Daniel Burnham Award for a
Comprehensive Plan
American Planning Association, Michigan Chapter
Comprehensive Plan; Ironwood, MI
2013 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2015 Planning in Context Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Moorhead River Corridor Master Plan; Moorhead, MN
2015 Innovation In Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Lanesboro Arts Campus Vision Plan; Lanesboro, MN
2015 Merit Award, Analysis and Planning
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Parks and Recreation Master Plan; Duluth, MN
2015 Engineering Excellence Grand Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota
Designing a City for Zero Discharge; Inver Grove
Heights, MN
2015 Engineering Excellence Honor Award
American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota
Downtown Commons Enhancements; Buffalo, MN
2014 Innovation in Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
2014 People’s Choice Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2014 Merit Award, Planning and Analysis
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
2013 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Colorado
Chapter
2013 Honor Award, Planning
The Waterfront Center
Great River Passage; Saint Paul, MN
2009 Award of Excellence
Minnesota Recreation and Park Association
River’s Edge Commons; Elk River, MN
2012 Honor Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide
2012 Merit Award
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
North Creek and Minnesota River Greenway Master
Plans; Dakota County, MN
2012 Partnership in Planning Award
American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter
Greenway Collaborative; Dakota County, MN
2010 Preservation Award
Minnesota Preservation Alliance
2010 Merit Award for Planning and Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Red Wing Downtown Action Plan; Red Wing, MN
2009 Honor Award for Planning and
Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
UMore Park: A University Founded Community;
Rosemount, MN
2009 Honor Award for Planning and
Research
American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota
Chapter
Saint Paul Park and Recreation Vision Plan; Saint Paul,
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