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106 Group Ltd.Bolton & Menk Inc.

June 4th, 2012

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.123 North Third Street Suite 100Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401612.338.0800 www.hkgi.com

Greenway Master PlansLake Marion Regional Greenway & Mendota Lebanon Regional Greenway

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Lang Multimedia

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COLLABORATE We strive to integrate diverse perspectives into all of our work. We bring together teams of professionals that thrive on a studio approach to design and are passionate about the continuous process of teaching and learning.

LISTENIn order for design to reflect the unique character of any given place, the natural, cultural, and historical values need to be heard and understood. We will continually listen to clients and stakeholders to ensure we build upon the inherent strengths of the land and consistently provide direction that respects the context of the project at hand.

EXPLOREBy embracing the complexities of our projects we can create new solutions that bring obvious and measurable value to our clients. Our thirst to seek out new connections between people and the land is at the heart of our explorations and is integral to our design process.

CREATEOnly by understanding how a planning principle evolves into a built community asset can we actually begin to see how our work affects the physical character of any given place. We will always strive to carry our conceptual planning ideas forward to built realities so that our plans can have a real and tangible contribution to our culture.

June 4, 2012

Mr. John Mertens, Senior PlannerDakota County Office of Planning14955 Galaxie Avenue WestApple Valley, MN [email protected]

Re: Proposal for Lake Marion Regional Greenway and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Regional Greenway Master Plans

Dear John & Members of the Selection Committee:

We are excited to submit this proposal to prepare master plans for the Lake Marion and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenways. Through our work on the 2010 Greenway Collaborative Guidebook, and the Minnesota River, North Creek, Rosemount, and Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plans we have a deep understanding of Dakota County’s vision for creating a multi-functional greenway system built on water quality, habitat, recreation and non-motorized transportation.

We welcome the opportunity to work with the Vermillion River Watershed JPO on restoration concepts for the South Creek. We see this as an opportunity to fully integrate water quality enhancements with the other core greenway goals - recreation, transportation, and habitat - for the Lake Marion Regional Greenway. At HKGi we have a history of translating complex concepts into easy to understand, engaging graphics.

We bring to the project first-hand knowledge of the communities, landscape, and planning context surrounding these corridors through our work in Eagan, Savage, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, and with Three Rivers Park District. This knowledge of the project background will enable us to ‘hit the ground running’ to accomplish project objectives.

Previous master planning efforts in Dakota County provide a foundation for both master planning process and the final document. We see the Lake Marion and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway Master Plans as an opportunity to build on and improve this work. More and more, we see the need to supplement printed documents with interactive web-based information. Our final deliverables include an interactive pdf version of the Master Plan Document. We are also excited to offer, as an optional service, the ability work with Lang Multi-Media to produce a video summary of the two Master Plans.

To provide the comprehensive range of expertise demanded by the project, HKGi has reassembled the team from previous Master Planning efforts. The firms on our team understand the master planning process and final product and will be able to effectively and efficiently collaborate. Bolton & Menk Incorporated will provide civil engineering services related to grade separated crossing feasibility and cost estimating. Bolton and Menk also brings to the project extensive experience working with railroads, and has worked on projects involving coordination with the Canadian Pacific and Progressive Railroads in Scott and Dakota Counties. The 106 Group will assess existing historic resources and develop unique interpretive themes for the corridors.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Lil Leatham at 612-252-7127. We look forward to hearing from you regarding your selection.

Sincerely,

Paul Paige, LLA Lil Leatham, ASLA

Vice President Associate

612-252-7125 / [email protected] 612-252-1727 / [email protected]

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.123 North Third Street Suite 100

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

612.338.0800

www.hkgi.com

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Firm Profile 1

Awards 2

Project Team 3

Project Staff and Roles 5

Project Understanding 6

Project Approach 7

Work Plan 10

Project Fees 13

Experience 15

Resumes 34

References, Assurances and Statements of Compliance 37

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Firm prOFiLE

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.123 North Third Street Suite 100Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

p: 612.338.0800f: 612.338.6838e: [email protected]: www.hkgi.comEst. 1982

Principals: Mark Koegler, ASLA, PresidentPaul Paige, RLA, Vice PresidentBrad Scheib, AICP, Vice President

Staff:11 Landscape Architects3 Community Planners1 Support Staff

Services:Landscape ArchitectureComprehensive PlanningGreenway Planning Bikeway and Trail Planning Master PlanningSite DesignPublic ParticipationZoning OrdinancePark Planning and DesignDowntown PlanningStrategic PlanningCommercial Area RevitalizationSchool Campus Planning & DesignUrban DesignTransit Oriented Development PlanningEnvironmental ReviewCorridor StudiesStreetscape Design

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.

Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) is a firm of talented planners, landscape architects, and

urban designers who share their passion for planning and design with client communities

striving to create lasting places of quality. HKGi has over twenty-eight years of experience

designing high quality and distinctive public and private spaces on budget and on time.

Communities seek HKGi to lead their planning and design efforts because of our ability

to creatively synthesize complex program needs and planning issues within a process of

community consensus-building.

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2012 honor award for communicationAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide

2012 merit award for analysis and planning

American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)North Creek Greenway and Minnesota River Greenway Master Plans

2012 merit award for general designAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Osseo Central Avenue Streetscape

2010 Project of the year awardCity Engineers Association of MinnesotaOsseo Central Avenue Reconstruction

2010 preservation awardMinnesota Preservation AllianceRed Wing Downtown Action Plan

2010 merit award for planning and researchAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Red Wing Downtown Action Plan

2009 Honor Award for Planning and ResearchAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)UMore Park: A University Founded Community

2009 Honor Award for Planning and ResearchAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Saint Paul Park and Recreation Vision Plan

2007 Merit Award for PlanningAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Bassett Creek Valley Master Plan; Minneapolis, MN

2007 Merit Award for Private Landscape DesignAmerican Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (ASLA-MN)Chevalle, A Country Estate; Chaska, MN

2005 Minneapolis Preservation AwardMinneapolis Heritage Preservation CommissionUniversity of Minnesota Southeast Heating Plant; Minneapolis, Minnesota

2005 Excellence in Affordable Housing Design/ Preservation Housing Design AwardMinnesota Housing Finance AgencyHeritage Greens; Cambridge, Minnesota


prOjECT TEAm

HKGI TeamTo provide the highest quality master plans, HKGi has assembled a team of leading firms who have a history of working together with Dakota County on Greenway Master Plans since 2010. The HKGi team members were selected specifically for their expertise in greenway, park, recreation and trail design, graphic design capabilities, natural resources, engineering, cost estimating, and cultural interpretation.

Bolton & Menk, Inc. was founded in 1949 by John Bolton and Martin C. Menk, Jr. The firm was incorporated in 1960, and is owned and operated exclusively by the professionals and technicians on the staff. Today, Bolton & Menk has a total of 285 employees, including a professional staff of over 100 engineers and land surveyors. The firm has provided engineering services to over 225 communities and agencies in Minnesota and Iowa, in addition to surveying, land

development and environmental services for public and private clients.

The firm has offices in Mankato, Fairmont, Sleepy Eye, Burnsville, Willmar, Ramsey and Chaska, Minnesota; and Ames, Iowa.

Bolton & Menk has a broad range of experience in the areas of civil, environmental and transportation engineering, and land surveying. As an independent organization of professional engineers, our selection of design methods and materials is entirely objective and based on experience, knowledge and judgment. Over the years, Bolton & Menk has successfully worked with many communities on a continuous and ongoing basis as the designated city engineering firm. As such, the firm provides continuity, local expertise, familiarity with the community’s engineering needs and cost effective solutions for the community.

Bolton & Menk is organized to serve our clients’ needs for a wide range of projects with sound, up-to-date engineering and surveying practices and principles. Projects of all sizes are approached with creative thinking, leading to the best solution according to the economics, construction techniques and aesthetic qualities desired.

Bolton & MenkBurnsville, MN

12224 Nicollet AvenueBurnsville, MN 55337(952) 890-0509 (952) 890-8065 (fax) [email protected]

Bolton & Menk is a full service consulting engineering firm specializing in the following areas of engineering: •Civil & Municipal Engineering•Water & Wastewater Engineering•Transportation Engineering•Aviation Services•Water Resources Engineering•Environmental Reviews•Cultural Resource Management•Land Surveying•GIS & Mapping•Energy Sector Services


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The 106 Group Ltd.Minneapolis/St Paul106 Group370 Selby Ave Ste 206St Paul, MN 55102phone: 651.290.0977fax: [email protected]

The 106 Group began more than 18 years ago as a small, family-owned business founded on the principles of integrity, reliability, creativity, and hard work. Now, as a nationally recognized leader in cultural resources management, planning, and interpretation, we remain committed to our roots. We have the capacity and talent required to be leaders in our field. This leadership is achieved through our excellence, creativity, and commitment to our clients and the communities in which we work. The 106 Group is based in Minnesota with an office in the Washington, DC metro area. We have more than 20 full-time employees, half of whom hold advanced graduate

degrees in their respective fields. Most of our staff members have not only national, but also international experience working on heritage sites, planning projects, educational programs, and archaeological jobs. We place the highest value on our professionalism and ability to consistently deliver innovative, quality results. The 106 Group is recognized for our unique leadership in integrating our interdisciplinary staff into true collaboration with clients and stakeholders to produce outstanding results.

The 106 Group is certified as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) under 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR 26), with the Small Business Procurement Program of the State of Minnesota, and as a small- and woman-owned business enterprise (S/WBE) with the Central Certification (CERT) program for St. Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County, and Hennepin County.

We offer our services and expertise in the following areas: Interpretive planning, Cultural tourism and strategic planning, Exhibit and site development, Graphic and interactive design, Preservation planning, Compliance laws and process, Archaeology, Architectural history, Tribal relations, Public process, CAD, GIS, GPS, and data technologies, Economic and social evaluation, Grant writing.

Lang Multimedia is a small multimedia p r o d u c t i o n fi r m

based in Minneapolis Minnesota. Founded and directed by Matthew Lang, LM provides professional video, photography, and web publishing services to organizations, businesses, and individuals in Minnesota and beyond. Lang Multimedia specializes in affordable High Definition Digital Single Lens Reflex (HDSLR) video production and post production services.

Lang MultimediaMinneapolis, MN

2929 Chicago Avenue # 1018Minneapolis, MN 55407 [email protected](612) 703-7319

Lang Multimedia offers full service professional multimedia production services for clients of all sizes. Services include: •HDSLR video production--film quality production at affordable rates.• Digital still photography•Drupal based web content management systems (site design, site building, and site hosting)


prOjECT STAFF ANd rOLES

HKGI PrOjecT STAFF AND rOLeSPaul Paige, RLA, Principal In-Charge. Paul is a vice president at HKGi and has over 20 years experience in park and trail design and construction. Paul will oversee the project and assist with work direction, quality control, and cost estimating.

Lil Leatham, project manager and lead greenway manager. Lil will manage the HKGi team and be the primary project contact. Lil has been fortunate to work with Dakota County as a project manager on four previous greenway master plans. In addition, over the past 13 years, she has worked with numerous communities in Minnesota on park and trail projects.

Gabrielle Grinde, lead project designer. Gabrielle has been working with Dakota County on Greenway projects since the 2010 Greenway Guidebook. She also brings strong graphic capabilities to the project including production of interactive documents. Her recent work on the interactive Metropolitan Council Stormwater Reuse Guide won a 2012 ASLA-MN Honor award for communications.

Tim Solomonson, project designer. Tim brings strong technical and design skills to the project. He will provide plan, meeting and graphic design support.

106 GrOuPThe 106 Group will lead the cultural resources and development of interpretive themes. HKGi and 106 Group have a long history of collaboration that includes the North Creek, Minnesota River, Rosemount, and Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plans as well as the Great River Park Master Plan and the Miesville Ravine, Thompson and Lake Byllesby Master Plans.

Anne Ketz , cultural resources and interpretive planning specialist. With over 25 years experience, Anne is a recognized expert in interpretive planning and management. She will guide the cultural interpretive planning efforts.

Nathan Moe, cultural resources and interpretive planning specialist. Nathan Moe will develop unique interpretive themes and subthemes for each greenway.

BOLTON AND MeNK

Bolton and Menk Incorporated will provide civil engineering services related to grade separated crossing feasibility, cost estimating and railroad coordination. Bolton & Menk and HKGi are close collaborators and together have planned and built numerous corridor projects and completed several feasibility studies in addition to collaboration on Dakota County Greenway Master Plans.

Aaron Warford, grade separated crossing analysis and cost estimating. Aaron brings 13 years experience in transportation engineering to the project. In that time he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge of bridge and underpass construction and cost estimating.

Deena King, grade separated crossing analysis and cost estimating. Deena has been a transportation project engineer for 11 years and brings construction and cost estimating expertise to the project.

Chris Chromy, railroad coordination. Chris has experience coordinating roadway and trail projects with CP Railway and Progressive Rail, including the recent collaboration between the City of Northfield and Progressive Rail in successfully obtaining TIGER funding for a trail project. Chris has successfully assisted public agencies with C.P./Progressive Rail coordination on other projects including: County Road 69 roadway and bridge improvement (Scott County, MN); TH 3/TH 19 Modal Integration Study (Northfield, MN); and County Road 42 roadway and bridge improvements (Dakota County, MN).

Lang MuLtI-MedIa (OptIOnaL ServIce)Land Multi-Media will produce a 2-5 minute video summary of the final master plans. Video is an effective way to ‘tell the story’ to a broad audience.

Matthew Lang, video. Matthew Lang contributes ten years of achievement and experience, multimedia development, and communications work in the areas of land use, transportation, and community design. He has worked with Transit for Livable Communities and St. Paul Smart Trips to produce videos for non-motorized transportation projects.


Dakota County is leading a collaborative effort to master plan two regional greenway corridors: the Lake Marion Regional Greenway and the Mendota-Lebanon Hills Regional Greenway. These master plans will build on Dakota County’s vision to create a regional network of multi-functional greenways with a common design signature.

The two greenway corridors have defined sub-segments, each with slightly different planning needs as outlined in the RFP. For each corridor and sub-segment, we will evaluate alignment alternatives, trailhead and access locations, evaluate grade separated crossings, and present creative solutions to specific design challenges.

The effort will be organized around a collaborative process involving Dakota County, The Vermillion River Watershed JPO, local jurisdictions, key stakeholders/agencies as well as the general public. We understand that an inclusive master planning process that allows stakeholders to explore options and issues, identify partnerships and discuss concurrent projects paves the way for the approval process and future implementation efforts.

The Lake Marion Regional Greenway will include concept plans for the South Creek stream and floodplain restoration. These concepts will include proposed restoration alignment, floodplain, fishing access, stream habitat features, buffer vegetation types and widths, anticipated construction limits, soil stockpile areas, and trail alignment.

The Master Plan documents will follow the framework established by the 2010 Greenway Collaborative Guidebook and the 2012 Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans. Within this framework issues, challenges, and innovative solutions unique to the Lake Marion Greenway and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Regional Greenway will be addressed. Final documents will meet all Metropolitan Council requirements for regional trail/greenway master plans, foster future collaboration, and position the corridors for outside funding.

Other key points of project understanding include:

• The project will begin July 2012 with Public Review Draft Plans completed by March 2013. The plans are expected to be adopted by the Met Council by June 2013.

• Two Technical Advisory Groups (TAG) will be established, one for each greenway corridor, to oversee the planning process. Four meetings are anticipated with each group (8 meetings total).

• The project requires consultant coordination with key stakeholders (agencies and landowners). A total of 13 meetings are anticipated with key stakeholders.

• The project requires updates to local jurisdictions. A total of 8 presentations are to city councils/ community committees are anticipated.

• Restoration concepts for South Creek will require coordination with and a presentation to the Vermillion River Watershed JPO staff.

• The effort will include public participation/outreach coordinated by the consultant. Outreach will include 2 open house meetings for each corridor as well as establishing and updating an engaging project website. Established local email lists will be used to increase project awareness.

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Dakota County staff will:• Assemble Technical Advisory Group• Provide background GIS data• Do large-format printing• Coordinate mailings and meeting noticesVermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization staff will provide technical/engineering for the South Creek stream and floodplain restoration concepts.


prOjECT ApprOACh

We have assembled a team and organized an approach that is comprehensive and addresses key factors of community support, functionality/feasibility, inspired design, long-term operations and outside funding opportunities. The HKGi team has extensive experience with regional greenway master plans, including the adopted North Creek and Minnesota River Regional Greenway Master Plans and the nearly complete Rosemount and Vermillion Highlands Regional Greenway Master Plans.

Our approach is rooted in the following key areas:

• Collaborative process & public participation. From our previous work on Dakota County Greenways we have seen first-hand the success of the collaborative master planning process that integrates evaluation and feedback from the Technical Advisory Group (TAG), project stakeholders, and the general public. Our approach has 3 main components:

» TAG. As in previous master planning efforts, the TAG, made up of stakeholders in each greenway corridor, will provide review and comment on the Master Plan Content. We see the TAG as an essential component to stakeholder buy-in, building consensus, and coordinating with other planning efforts.

» Landowner-stakeholder outreach. Outreach to key landowners and stakeholders during the planning process will allow the final plans to address specific issues in a collaborative manner.

» Public Participation. Our process includes 2 open houses for each greenway; one at the beginning of the master planning process where we will gather input on alternatives and one at the end of the process to review the draft plan. In addition to a traditional open house, we will host an interactive greenway website where the public can follow the planning process and review and comment on project information.

• Creative and functional greenway planning and design. The HKGI team’s approach will result in creative design solutions that meet Dakota County’s Greenway objectives and meet Metropolitan Council’s requirements. Our approach includes:

» Integrating a holistic design process that combines programming, physical design, resource stewardship, and multi-functionality issues

» Building on the design signature outlined in the 2010 Greenway Guidebook and previous greenway master plan documents

» Determining engineering feasibility of and preferred location for potential grade-separated crossings along the length of both corridors

» Evaluating alignment alternatives based on criteria that weigh greenway goals, technical feasibility, cost, and political feasibility

» Developing viable greenway corridors and alternatives

» Preparing natural resource and stewardship plans

» Identifying water resources and opportunities for water quality improvement

» Inventorying cultural resources and engaging local stakeholders to help identify interpretive themes that can be celebrated in the design

» Identifying projected user demand through a combination of origin/destination analysis, population forecasts and case study evaluation


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» Outlining steps for resolution for potential conflict areas

» Identifying strategies for operational rules and general routine maintenance that suggest the who and how of long-term corridor care

» Determining capital and maintenance budgets for alternative and preferred corridors

» Preparing a phased implementation plan

» Creating master plan documents that provide a roadmap for construction and operations, meet Met Council criteria for regional designation, and position the corridors for outside funding opportunities

• Clear, engaging graphics. Our approach places a high priority on delivering graphics that clearly communicate design intent. For the South Creek stream restoration concepts we will work with the Vermillion River JPO staff to develop concept plans that translate technical information into user friendly graphics that appeal to a broad audience.

• Innovative documents. HKGi will build on the template developed for the award winning Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans to create, in addition to print versions, interactive electronic versions of the documents.

• Streamlined process. The HKGi Team’s deep understanding of project goals, outcomes and context will allow us to ‘hit the ground’ running and to efficiently manage the project process. The HKGi team is fortunate to have worked with Dakota County on 4 previous Greenway Master Planning efforts. In addition we have the good fortune to build on past work and relationships with the City of Eagan, the City of Inver Grove Heights, the City of Farmington, Three Rivers Park District, C.P., and Progressive Railroads. This will enable us to efficiently gather information on previous planning efforts, understand the master planning process, and product deliverables.


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Lake Marion Regional Greenway&

Mendota Lebanon Hills Regional Greenway

Strategic Guidance

MASTer PLAN

technical advisory groups

regional greenway Designation

Community Participation

Project Stakeholder Involvement

Cost EstimatingDesign

Natural Resources

Stewardship

Cultural Resources

Interpretation

Engineering Feasibility

Land Protection

Project Delivery

Operations/ Maintenance

HKGi TeamPaul Paige

(Principle-in-Charge) Lil Leatham

(Project Manager)Gabrielle Grinde (Lead Designer)Tim Solomonson

(Designer)

Bolton & Menk106 Group

dakota county(Project Lead)John Mertens

Lake Marion regional greenway

City of Burnsville

Scott County/Three Rivers Park District

City of Savage

Vermillion River Watershed JPO

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District

Dakota County

City of Lakeville

City of Farmington

Dakota County Historical Society

Mendota-Lebanon Hills regional greenway

City of Mendota Heights

City of Eagan

City of Inver Grove Heights

Dakota County

Dakota County Historical Society


Our general work plan is proposed as follows:1. OrganIZe tHe eFFOrt (JuLY 2012)

• Facilitate kick-off meeting with County staff (1)

• Coordinate with County staff to organize the Technical Advisory Group (TAG)

• Collect existing base materials (aerial, GIS parcel & land cover data, natural resources, surface and groundwater, topo, etc.)

• Review previous planning studies and grant applications (The Lebanon Hills Regional Park Master Plan, Comprehensive, Park and Trail plans for the Cities of Burnsville, Savage, Lakeville, Farmington, Mendota Heights, Eagan, and Inver Grove Heights, Murphy-Harahan Park Reserve Master Plan, TE Grant Applications, Vermillion River Watershed Plans, Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Plans, etc)

• Review Metropolitan Council Guidelines for greenway/regional destination trail master plans

• Review County and local CIPs to understand related efforts

• Prepare detailed project schedule and key milestones

• Prepare project introduction presentation for use by TAG members to introduce the project to their organizations

• Set up project website

2. underStand WHat eXIStS (auguSt-SepteMBer 2012)• Facilitate coordination meeting with County staff

• Tour the corridors with the core project team and possibly others

• Facilitate meeting with Vermillion River Watershed JPO staff

• Conduct natural resource analysis and prepare inventory report (green signature)

• Conduct surface and groundwater analysis and prepare inventory report (blue signature)

• Conduct cultural resource analysis and prepare inventory report (interpretation)

• Identify potential habitat and water quality restoration/preservation areas

• Prepare base mapping and photo inventory

• Prepare corridor physical and landscape sensitivity analyses

• Facilitate TAG kick-off meeting

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1. ORanIze THe effORT

DeLIveRAbLeS• TAG member list and contact info• Review memos: previous planning

efforts & local CIPs• Project schedule• Project introduction presentation• Project website

MeeTINGS

• Kick-off meeting with County Staff

2. UndeRsTand wHaT exIsTs

DeLIveRAbLeS• Base mapping• Photo inventory• Physical corridor analysis• Cultural resource inventory report• Natural and water resource inventory

reports• Meeting agendas and summaries• Update project website

MeeTINGS

• Coordination meeting with County Staff (1)

• Kick-off meeting with Vermillion River Watershed JPO staff (1)

• Corridor Tours (2)

• TAG Kick-off and review meetings (2)


3. eXpLOre tHe aLternatIveS (OctOBer-deceMBer 2012)• Facilitate coordination meeting with County staff

• For full greenway corridors, identify corridor program elements, facility needs, habitat preservation areas, water quality zones, stormwater infiltration zones, trail connections and trail types for the prefered and alternative corridor alignments

• Identify preferred greenway corridor alignment. Develop alignment evaluation criteria. For greenway corridors where alternative alignments exist, identify issues and evaluate options based on the evaluation criteria to determine preferred alignment

• Develop overall concept graphic for the South Creek River Restoration

• Prepare cross-sections depicting typical facility and landscape relationships

• Identify corridor types: urban, suburban or rural

• Identify and evaluate grade-separated crossing opportunities

• Conduct an interpretive workshop to identify interpretive themes and sub-themes for the corridors. Participants may include representatives from local historical societies, Dakota County staff, Dakota County Historical Society and others

• Conduct first round of individual or small group land owner and agency meetings (7 total)

» 3 meetings for the Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway

» 2 meetings for the South Creek Restoration

» 2 meetings for the Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway

• Facilitate a TAG review meeting for each corridor (2)

• Work with County staff to advertise open houses using both traditional (press release, mailings) and electronic methods (existing City and County e-mail lists, social media such as facebook and twitter)

• Facilitate two (one for each corridor) public concept review open house to outline the projects and offer meaningful input to alternatives and design concepts by the public. The open houses will be located within each corridor in a central location.

• Offer a ‘virtual open house’ option on the project website

• Prepare project update for Dakota County Board

4. draFt MaSter pLanS (deceMBer 2012-MarcH 2013)• Facilitate coordination meeting with County staff

• Facilitate coordination meeting with Vermillion River Watershed JPO Staff (1)

• Prepare illustrative master plans for corridor sub-segments

• Prepare right-of-way and shared-space diagrams for the corridors that depict potential acquisitions/easements

• Prepare diagrams/illustrations to identify solutions to challenge areas along preferred alignments

• Prepare detail graphics for 4 to 6 specific locations along South Creek

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3. explORe THe alTeRnaTIves

DeLIveRAbLeS• Meeting and open house summaries• Corridor programs• Corridor layout plans (including

preferred and alternative corridor analysis where applicable)

• Grade-separated crossing evaluation (tech memo)

• Identify/confirm corridor interpretive themes

• Virtual Open House on project website

MeeTINGS

• Coordination meeting with County Staff (1)

• TAG meeting (2)

• Public Open House (2)

• Materials for Dakota County Board Review

• Individual or small group land owner and agency meetings (7)

• Interpretive workshop (1)

4. dRafT masTeR plans

DeLIveRAbLeS• Meeting agendas and summaries• Public Review Draft Master Plan• Graphics for 4 to 6 specific locations

along South Creek• Update project website

MeeTINGS

• Coordination Meeting with County Staff (1)

• Coordination Meeting with Vermillion River Watershed JPO Staff (1)

• TAG review meetings (2)


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5. fInal masTeR plan

DeLIveRAbLeS• Meeting agendas and summaries• Final Master plan documents for each

corridor in digital format• Virtual Open House with Public Review

draft plan on project website, along with ability for feedback

MeeTINGS

• Final TAG review meetings (2)

• Conduct final round of individual or small group land owner and agency meetings (6)

• Participate in community/council presentations (8)

• Public Open Houses (2)

• Presentation to Dakota County Board (1)

• Presentation to Vermillion River Watershed JPP (1)

• Prepare Draft Master Plan documents for each corridor that assembles all materials gathered as part of the effort into a cohesive and compelling package. Anticipated content includes:

» Existing physical, cultural and natural resources

» Greenway alignment (preferred and alternative), trailhead and neighborhood gateway locations

» Trail visitation projections

» Summary of previous planning efforts

» Development, interpretive and stewardship (natural and water resources) plans

» Phasing strategy

» Land protection/acquisition strategy

» Potential conflict areas and steps for resolution

» Preliminary capital budgets for the preferred alignments that address land protection, stewardship, landscaping and facility development

» Operations/maintenance strategies, rules and routine maintenance checklist, and associated annual budgets

» For the South Creek - stream restoration concepts

• Facilitate a TAG review meeting for each corridor

5. FInaL MaSter pLan and apprOvaLS (MarcH-June 2013)• Facilitate coordination meeting with County Staff (1)

• Facilitate final TAG review meeting (2)

• Conduct final round of individual or small group land owner and agency meetings (6)

» 3 meetings for the Lake Marion/South Creek Greenway

» 1 meeting for the South Creek Restoration

» 2 meetings for the Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway

• Work with County staff to advertise open house using both traditional (press release, mailings) and electronic methods (existing City and County e-mail lists, social media)

• Facilitate master plan review open house for each corridor (2)

• Offer a ‘virtual open house’ option on the project website

• Participate in community/council presentations (8)

• Present final South Creek River Restoration Concepts to the Vermillion River Watershed JPO (1)

• Modify final report based on feedback and deliver to Dakota County staff

• Assist County staff as needed in moving master plans through the Met Council review process

OptIOnaL ServIce We would work with Lange Multi Media to produce a 2-5 minute promotional video of plan highlights. Video is an effective way to ‘tell the story’ and reach a broad audience. We will work with Dakota County Staff to develop video message and content.


prOjECT FEES

Tasks

Overall Fee

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Organize the Effort $500 1 2 2 5

Understand What Exists $700 2 8 10

Explore the Alternatives $6,000 4 18 35 28 85

Draft Plan $1,500 2 4 10 4 20

Final Plan and Approvals $800 1 4 6 11

TOTAL: $9,500 6% 23% 47% 24% 131

Total corridor Fee (including Reimbursable Expenses):

$10,000

Reimbursable Expenses $500.00

South creek restoration

Tasks

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Organize the Effort $1,800 2 5 9 8 24

Understand What Exists $6,800 4 20 30 20 5 6 85

Explore the Alternatives $13,500 6 44 38 30 27 15 160

Draft Plan $10,400 6 34 64 19 8 6 137

Final Plan and Approvals $11,000 4 53 42 32 5 136

TOTAL: $43,500 4% 29% 34% 20% 8% 5% 542

Total corridor Fee (including Reimbursable Expenses):

$45,00o

Reimbursable Expenses $1,500.00

Lake Marion regional greenway

HKGi, as well as other assigned staff from each firm have the capacity in our schedules to devote the time required to the project and deliver Master Plans by March of 2013 and complete the project by June of 2013.


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Draft Plan $10,000 4 30 65 20 7 126

Final Plan and Approvals $7,000 2 37 30 19 86

TOTAL: $34,000 4% 28% 38% 16% 8% 6% 417

Reimbursable Expenses $1,000.00 Total corridor Fee (including Reimbursable Expenses):

$35,000

Mendota Lebanon Hills greenway

prOjECT FEES

Optional Service - plan Summary video(including Reimbursable Expenses):

$5,000

Work Area Fee

Lake Marion Greenway $45,000

South Creek Restoration Concepts $35,000

Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway $10,000

Total Proposed Fee (including reimbursable expenses) $90,000

Optional Service (plan summary video) $5,000

Fee Summary


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Overall Fee


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Draft Plan $10,000 4 30 65 20 7 126

Final Plan and Approvals $7,000 2 37 30 19 86

TOTAL: $34,000 4% 28% 38% 16% 8% 6% 417

Reimbursable Expenses $1,000.00

Mendota Lebanon Hills greenway

Team expeRIenCeThe HKGi Team’s unique qualifications for the Lake Marion Regional Greenway and Mendota-Lebanon Hills Regional Greenway work:

• Deep understanding of project objectives and deliverables through work on 4 previous Dakota County greenway master plans

• Award winning planning, design, and document production

• Ability to covey complex issues and technical information into clear, engaging graphics

• Successful history of working corroboratively with County staff, officials and stakeholders

• Established positive working relationships with the surrounding communities

• Successful history of projects involving coordination with the Canadian Pacific and Progressive Railroads

• Knowledge of Metropolitan Council Requirements for regional trails/greenways

• Passion for natural resource based recreation and trails

The HKGi Team is proud that the Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans recently won a 2012 ASLA-Minnesota Merit Award. We know what it takes to create top quality greenway master plans and we know the Met Council master plan requirements. Summaries of some of our past projects are attached.

ExpEriENCE

Work Area Fee

Lake Marion Greenway $45,000

South Creek Restoration Concepts $35,000

Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway $10,000

Total Proposed Fee (including reimbursable expenses) $90,000

Optional Service (plan summary video) $5,000

Adopted by the dAkotA County boArd of Commissioners oCtober 18, 2011

Approved by the metropolitAn CounCil JAnuAry 25, 2012

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Adopted by the dAkotA County boArd of Commissioners oCtober 18, 2011

Approved by the metropolitAn CounCil JAnuAry 25, 2012

North Creek Greenway m A s t e r p l A n


ExpEriENCE

Dakota County Greenway Collaborative Guidebook*

Dakota County Greenway Master Plans *

• North Creek Greenway Master Plan

• Minnesota River Greenway Master Plan

• Rosemount Greenway Master Plan

• Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plan

Vermillion River Corridor Plan*

SHIP Grant Writing Services

Inver Grove Heights Trail Gap Study*

Inver Grove Heights Comprehensive Plan

Eagan Comprehensive Plan*

Eagan Norteast Land use Study

Master Plan and Management Plan for Patrick Eagan Park

City of Farmington Recreation Needs Assessment

City of Farmington Park Planning*

City of Savage Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan*

Rosemount Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan

West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan

Mississippi River Greenway Strategic Plan

Great River Park Plan – the Mississippi River corridor in Saint Paul

Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board - Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Missing Link Parkway Development Plan

Hastings Greenway Plan

Mound Lost Lake Greenway

Midtown Greenway Public Art

Metropolitan Stormwater Reuse Guide*

Duluth Trail and Bikeway Plan

Saint Paul Central Corridor Bike-Walk Action Plan

Wright County Trail and Bikeway Plan

Cloquet Community Trail Plan

New Brighton Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Plan

Dayton Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan

Three Rivers Park District - Hyland Bush Anderson Regional Park Master Plan*

Chanhassen Best Management Practices for Water Access

Chanhassen Marsh Glen Trail

Chanhassen Fox Chase Trail

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Magney Snively

Natural Area

Fond du Lac Park

Hawk Ridge

Hartley Park

Spirit Mountain Recreation Area

Enger Park

Bagley Nature Area (UMD)

N.B. Merritt Memorial Park

Kitchi Gammi Park (Brighton Beach)

Fairmont Park

Lester/Amity Park

Chester Bowl

Lincoln Park

Park Point Recreation Area

Wheeler Athletic Complex

Chambers Grove

Leif Erikson Park

Canal Park

Blackmer Park

Keene Creek Park

Glen Avon Park

Cobb Park

Portland Square

Birchwood Park

Cascade Park

Fremount Park

Grosvenor Square

Washington Square

Lafayette Square

Kenwood Community Recreation Center

Midtown Park

Morley Heights

Park

Liliput Park

Chester Park

Amity Park

Congdon Park

Minnesota Point Shoreline

Oneota Park

Klang ParkHartman Park

Civic Center

Waverly Park

Jollystone Park

Heritage Garden Triangle

Lake Place Plaza

University Park

Fond Du Lac Park Square

Plaza Lake Superior Fountain

Fountain of the Wind

Lester Park Golf Course

Arlington Athletic Complex

Lake Park Athletic Complex

Grassy Point

Wade Sports Complex

Rice's Point Boat Landing

Boy Scout LandingPerch Lake Fishing Pier

Lakeview Winter Sports Complex

Rose Garden

Rail Park

Brewer Park

Jennette Pollay ParkMoose Hill Park

Central Park

Downer Park

Southworth Marsh

Carson Park

Hilltop Park

Norton Park

Bellevue Park

Russell Square

Manchester Square

Kelso Park

Indian Park

Morningside Park

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Lakeside Court Park

Amity Creek

Lyman Park

Johnson Park

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Munger Park

Lakeview Park

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Stanley Park

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Munger Landing

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Longview Tennis

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Disc Golf Course

Boat Landing

Hartley Nature Center

East High School

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EXISTING PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM

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Trails & ParkwaysExisting Snowmobile Trail

Regional Trail

Existing Paved Trail

Other Existing Trails

Skyline Parkway

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Water Trails

EXISTING PARK, TRAIL, & RECREATION SYSTEM

» Acreage of Parkland: 11,600 acres

» Number of Parks: 105

» Acreage of Special-Use Facilities (golf courses, ice arenas, community cen-ters, etc.): 400 acres

» Miles Unpaved Trails: 100 miles

» Miles Paved Off -Road Trails: 5 miles

» Number of Basketball Courts: 20

» Outdoor Ice Rinks: 15

» Tennis Courts: 16

» Soccer/Lacrosse/Football Fields: 11

» Adult Baseball Fields: 1

» Youth Baseball Fields: 15

» Adult Softball Fields: 4

» Youth Softball Fields: 10

» Recreation Center Buildings: 22

Park System at a Glance:

HKGi has a history of award-wining work in Dakota County and throughout Minnesota. The breath of our relevant work includes the projects listed below. Projects with a (*) are highlighted on the following pages.

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Recreation destinations f Apple Valley Aquatic Center

f Johnny Cake Ridge Park

f Regatta Park

f Quarry Point Park

f Cobblestone Lake

Activity centers f Eastview High School

f Scott Highlands Middle School

f 157th Street Transit Station

f Cobblestone Lake commercial area

Neighborhood gateways f Johnny Cake Ridge Park

f Eastview High School/Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center

f Regatta Park

f Quarry Point Park

f Cobblestone Lake

Loop and connecting trails f Trails on CSAH 42

f Cobblestone Lake trails

f Trail loops in conjunction with new development

Grade-separated crossings f Johnny Cake Ridge Road at

Eastview High School

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f Future 147th Street

f CSAH 42/150th Street

Segment 2: apple valley South, 140th Street to lakeville (3 miles)

This segment of the greenway links Johnny Cake Ridge Park, Eastview High School and Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center to Cobblestone Lake. Extending south of the Apple Valley Aquatic Center to Quarry Point Park is a future development area. Greenway alignment and design in this area will be coordinated with future redevelopment plans to create a recreation and natural resource asset. From Quarry Point Park, the greenway trail is already built and travels under Pilot Knob Road via an existing underpass and connects to the exiting trails in the Cobblestone Lake development before heading south again across 160th Street to Lakeville, via an existing underpass.


ExpEriENCE

Minnesota River Greenway Typical Section (Not to Scale)

To Minnesota River

Existing Soft Surface Trail

Active Railroad

Opportunity for Stormwater

PlantingsOpportunity for Slope Stabilization and Habitat Restoration

Sibley Memorial Hwy

Existing Big Rivers Regional Trail

Minnesota River Floodplain

30 Foot Wide Regional Trail Easement

Greenway Corridor

Stewardship Land

The North Creek Greenway winds through existing and future suburban housing developments in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Farmington and Empire Township.

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GReenway masTeR plansdakOta cOuntY, MInneSOtaSince 2010, Hoisington Koegler Group has been working with Dakota County on ground-breaking master plans for its county-wide greenway system. In 2012, Minnesota River and North Creek Greenway Master Plans were adopted and work on the Vermillion Highlands and Rosemount Greenway Master Plans began.

The projects represent the first regionally-designated corridor master plans in the Twin Cities to intentionally combine the functions of water quality, habitat, linear recreation and non-motorized transportation. 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.

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.


ExpEriENCE

GReenway COllabORaTIve GUIdebOOK

dakOta cOuntY, MInneSOta

Dakota County is the third largest county in the Twin Cities Metro Area and the fastest growing county in the state. Planning for the protection, connection, and management of green infrastructure is essential for protecting natural systems and the quality of life in Dakota County.

Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. worked with Dakota County to produce the Greenway Collaborative Guidebook. The Guidebook outlines a ground -breaking approach to building a county wide greenway network where greenways are treated as infrastructure that has multiple functions including non-motorized transportation, recreation, habitat, and water quality .

Greenway implementation is organized around key activities including funding and governance, land protection and stewardship, design and operations and maintenance. Implementation is a collaborative process where Dakota County, cities, and other partners collaborate to more efficiently and effectively deliver better greenways. Since the guidebook was adopted in 2010, the framework has proven to be very effective. In that time Dakota County has worked with cities and other agencies to produce master plans for 4 individual greenway corridors as well as work in cooperation across agencies to secure land and funding for the County-wide greenway network.


The Vermillion River is a “prairie river” slowly winding through rural and urban areas, draining 335 square miles in Dakota and southeastern Scott counties. With all or part of twenty municipalities, the Vermillion is the largest watershed in the Twin Cities metro. The Corridor Plan looks at the River as a complex shared resource and a place where human interests and natural systems converge. The purpose of this plan is to think more comprehensively about the Corridor and how we can provide multiple benefits in the projects and improvements that we all make in the Corridor:

Improve water quality•Improve and interconnect habitat in the corridor and adjacent lands •Improve visitor access and provide compatible recreation•Build a resilient natural framework in which to live, work, and grow in the future•

Corridor Conditions: River of contrasts: urban/rural, warm-/cold-water, public/private•State-listed as impaired: bacteria, low dissolved oxygen, turbidity •World class urban trout stream, but waters have been warming •Altered and degraded channel and bank conditions •High quality adjoining natural areas – adjoining wetlands, woods, prairies, rare species •Limited public access, growing interest in recreation and future trails•Community interest in the Corridor as a natural amenity for future growth •Complex regulatory framework: federal, state, and local agencies •

The Vermillion River Corridor Plan seeks balance between broad public good and individual pursuits, between restoring what once existed and improving on the current reality, and between cost and benefit. Within this context of balance, the goals and vision are about a more sustainable healthy environment that is achievable. Concepts for water quality, habitat, recreation and economy communicate the vision for the Corridor.

Corridor Goals:Improve stream water quality and quantity •Improve stream channel and floodplain structure and function •Improve, stabilize, and connect Corridor habitat •Build and protect a healthy natural framework for the future•Improve quality of life for Corridor residents, businesses, and •visitors with opportunities for healthy recreation and sustain-able economic development Promote sustainable development patterns within a protected •natural frameworkOptimize efficient placement of new infrastructure into the •Corridor Promote continued research about the watershed and Corridor •Educate and inform the public about the corridor and its goals•Build partnerships to implement the plan and maintain projects•Identify and leverage new funding for Corridor projects and •maintenance

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Buffer the River: a continuous corridor of perennial, native vegetation * Enhance Wetlands: restore wetlands and establish

buffers * Manage Nutrients: monitor soil nutrients and adjust fertilizer rates * Improve Streambanks and Channel: re-grade slopes, re-meander, and stabilize erosion * Retrofit Urban Storm Sewers: infiltrate rainwater, cleanse and cool runoff

Water Quality Improvement Concept: A Stable and Healthy Hydrologic Regime

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Criteria used for determining the Natural Resource Stewardship and Protection Areas:

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Protect and Restore Corridor Habitat: first priority, on

both sides of the River * Protect and Restore Adjoining Lands and Uplands: second priority, for

species diversity and infiltration * Build a Resilient Framework: first and second-order priorities build a resilient natural framework for growth

Natural Area Stewardship and Protection Concept: A Healthy Ecological Balance

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The Corridor vision will be implemented through enhanced coordination and collaboration with partner agencies, landowners, and stakeholder organizations on a range of projects and best practice adoption.

Individual Landowner Projects and Buffer Easements•Small Area Projects with Multiple Landowners•Demonstration Projects•Integrated Development and Re-development Solutions•Public Sector Corridor Preservation•Joint Planning Initiatives•Major Restoration Projects•

These hypothetical illustrations depict how multiple design techniques can be applied to a developing landscape to achieve a full range of community values.

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Online Resource for Management Practices:The project’s online Corridor Handbook is a searchable database of practices with descriptions, information, and cost-sharing and technical assistance resources. http://www.improvethevermillionriver.org.

Fund It!Plan and Project Implementation FundingResources are available to implement the vision.

Ongoing Funding:Watershed, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, DNR and Cities

Available New Funding:$.5M Projects for water quality, habitat, and recreation benefits (MN LCCMR)$1.2M Conservation easements from willing sellers and resource management on private and public lands (Outdoor Heritage)

Existing and Future Parks: incorporate local recreation visions

into a connected Corridor * Wildlife-Oriented Recreation: incorporate DNR undeveloped hunting and fishing lands into the

corridor * Trout Fishing: protect habitat and provide access in designated trout reaches west of Highway 52 * Vermillion River Water Trail: for canoeing and kayaking from Highway 52 to Hastings * Greenways: high priority corridors with trails in Hastings, Farmington, Lakeville, Empire Township * Conservation Corridors: habitat and water quality near-term, portions transition to greenways with subdivision/growth * Access Sites: enhance existing public access sites associated with roads and bridges and new public lands

Recreation Concept: Connected, Compatible, Supportive Recreation

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Hoisington Koegler Group, in conjunction with Friends of the Mississippi River, developed The Vermillion River Corridor Plan for Dakota County. The plan is a comprehensive and integrated framework to protect water quality and wildlife habitat, and provide appropriate outdoor recreational for the Vermillion River and 4 significant tributaries.

As is often the case, the planning process was as important as the product. Embedded within the process was a series of collaborative and consensus building workshops involving multiple agencies and stakeholders. The resulting plan is an innovative, replicable model for river corridor protection in urbanized, developing, and rural contexts, and models best practices for collaborative planning, funding, protection, and management.

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sHIp GRanT wRITInGdakOta cOuntY, MInneSOtaHKGi worked collaboratively with Dakota County Department of Public Health, Dakota County Planning and its communities on securing funding for construction projects that support healthy communities through active living. These projects include trail development, property acquisition, bridge construction, lighting, wayfinding and interpretative signage, and amenities such as benches, water fountains and bike racks. Since 2010, grant applications for a dozen projects were submitted requesting over $1.6 million in funding. In 2010, three of the five proposed projects were awarded, bringing nearly $400,000 in trail construction funding to Dakota County.

Potential funding sources have been identified using a comprehensive grant database developed by HKGi. The tool enables staff to enter a project and quickly produce a report of available grant opportunities to be further researched. This database is searchable using key words and phrases that describe a project and sorts the project by type, geographic location, partnership opportunities, funding level needed, key project dates and other potential attributes. It currently includes over 175 grants for various community development related functions that are available through local, state and federal government agencies as well as non-profit entities and foundations. HKGi contributes staff time on a weekly basis to ensure the database is maintained and up-to-date

With 12 governmental units involved, a key component is evaluating potential projects and assisting communities in better positioning them to seek grant sources. HKGi has developed a process to track potential projects and effectively evaluate which are the best fit for available funding sources. Evaluations can be weighted by the grant priorities using the measures of safety, transit use, pedestrian generation, safe routes to schools, recreational links, community engagement and project readiness.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Gaps:55A. th Street from Highway 3/South Robert Trail to County Highyway 73/Babcock TrailCounty Highway 73/Babcock Trail from 494 Bridge to B. 163rd St.55C. th St. from Cahill Ave to 5th Ave SouthTrail link between North Valley Park and Blaine Ave: pave D. north end of North Valley Park Trail and add trail on 65th St. to Blaine Ave.Dawn Ave from 66E. th St E to 78th St E70F. th Street from Dawn Ave to County Highway 56/Concord AveRiver Road from 66G. th St. E to 78th St E75H. th St E from Highway 52 Trail to Cahill Ave.78I. th St E from Clayton Ave E to River RoadSouth end of South Valley Park: address grades and safetyJ. Loop trail around Civic Campus south of 80K. th St E. (City Hall, Community Center, etc.)College Trail from Blaine Ave to Cahill AveL. Regional Trail Gap – County Highway 56/Concord Ave M. from Cahill Ave to Old Concord Blvd.

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TRaIl Gap sTUdyInver grOve HeIgHtS, MInneSOtaThe City of Inver Grove Heights is a developing suburban community in the southern Twin Cities metro areas. The community has over 25 miles of trail and 30 miles of sidewalks but significant gaps hinder full use of the network. In 2011, the City hired Hoisington Koegler Group to evaluate the trail and sidewalk network. The study’s purpose was to prioritize improvements that would be cost effective and provide the biggest benefits in improving city-wide connectivity and safety.

Twenty-eight gaps were tested against a set of prioritization criteria to identify 12 priority projects. The study developed cost estimates for the priority projects and a funding tool for the City. Potential grant and partnership opportunities for each project were identified to assist City staff with future implementation efforts.


paRK plannInGFArMINGTON, MINNeSOTAHKGi has worked collaboratively with the citizens of Farmington and City staff for many years helping them determine the appropriate direction for changes in both new and existing parks. The process incorporates neighborhood stakeholders into the planning process through a series of interactive workshops and open houses in a proactive environment that uses their ideas as the foundation for plan alternatives. The result has been the development of master plans for over a dozen parks ranging in size from small neighborhood parks and art-based linear parks, to larger community scale parks with extensive athletic facilities, all of which have been well received by the public because they successfully integrated the ideas of the residents into the final master plans. The master plans have also consistently been founded in and respected the existing natural systems of the land. The incorporation of native grasses in non-programmed spaces, rainwater gardens for storm water management, and interpretive signage related to ecological features have been successfully integrated into many of the plans.

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Neighbors wanted more gathering space for community events at what was once an underutilized park.


paRKs, TRaIls, & Open spaCe plancItY OF Savage, MInneSOtaThe Savage Parks, Trails and Open Space System Plan establishes a vision for the park and recreation system and provides a framework for ongoing system development. It looks ahead 25 years to 2030 and serves as a guide to improvements to individual parks, trail additions and new parks and natural areas. The Plan also includes strategies for enhancements to recreation programs and services and emerging interests like public art.

The Plan serves two primary purposes, to guide build-out of the City parks, trails and open space system and to set the stage for the transition from a developing to developed community. The plan includes recommendations for new park, trails and natural area acquisitions and includes detailed improvement plans for all city parks. Concept plan alternatives were prepared for two new community parks, including a park on the Minnesota River to create a crucial link to Savage’s riverfront and heritage. Open space recommendations were based on the City Natural Resources Inventory and included a loop greenway and trail network. The city-wide trail and bikeway plan included recommendations for grade separated bike/pedestrian crossings at key locations.

Construction and acquisition cost estimates were provided and park dedication fee recommendations were tied to the system plan needs. The Plan also included a strategy for a locally-based public art initiative.

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Figure 3. Growth Areas and Future Park Needs (Search Areas)

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Left: This map illustrates growth areas and future park needs for the City of Savage.

Above: Access to the Minnesota River was identified as one of these “search areas”.

Parks, Trails & Open Space System Plan

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COmpReHensIve planeAGAN, MINNeSOTAIn 2009 HKGi prepared the City of Eagan’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan. As the community is approaching full development, the plan built on the directions set in the previous Comprehensive Plan and responded to current demographic and planning trends such as an aging and more diverse population. In the last decade planning issues in Eagan have shifted from development, growth management, and the construction of infrastructure and facilities (roads, schools, parks, utilities, etc.) to maintenance, redevelopment and revitalization. The plan seeks to create a more complete city with less reliance on regional highways, more orientation toward transit and more access to nearby goods and services. The transition to a more complete community is guided by specific policies for active living, sustainable development and increased connectivity. Particular focus was also given on guiding public and private investment in seven focus areas covering greenfield, infill and redevelopment areas.

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Corridor segments were defined based on the prevailing landscape use and character.

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HKGi conducted urban design studies in the focus areas to understand how to plan different mixes of land use to achieve the community’s vision. The above redevelopment alternatives consider how an existing retail area could be enhanced or redeveloped to create a pedestrian friendly environment.

As a nearly developed community, Eagan’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan focuses on guiding redevelopment and revitalization efforts.


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Hyland-bUsH-andeRsOn laKes ReGIOnal paRK ReseRve masTeR plantHree rIverS park dIStrIctDuring the early 20th Century, passenger steamers shuttled tourists from “the Big Lake,” Lake Minnetonka, through Lost Lake Canal and into Downtown Mound, visitors were afforded the opportunity to spend a leisurely day along the shores of Lost Lake. Mound Visions, a collaborative effort between the City of Mound and HKGi to revitalize the downtown, draws inspiration from the Lake’s resort-era history; the Lost Lake Greenway, which winds through restored wetlands along the north shore of Lost Lake, provides one of the key elements of the vision. The Central Green, a historically-inspired boardwalk and pier structure specially designed by HKGi, is the focal point of the Greenway. Featuring garden plantings, engraved pavers, crosshatched brickwork and a circular boardwalk and pier structure, the Central Green will become the town plaza, a Mound landmark bridging the meeting of the canal, the wetlands and the built environment.

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The images above show the various faces of the Hyland Bush Anderson Park Reserve.

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A sample project description helps one visualize the parts of a stormwater reuse system.

The Table of Contents page gives brief overviews of each section and provides interactive links to the sections within the PDF document.

About This Guide

Reuse Fact Sheet

Project Planning

Case Studies

Toolbox

Glossary

Sources & Links

This guide contains seven sections: About this Guide, Reuse Fact Sheet, Project Planning, Case Studies, Toolbox, Glossary and Sources & Links. Each section can be used as a stand alone section, though all sections work together as one comprehensive guide to stormwater reuse.

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Read through the Reuse Fact Sheet to learn about the topic. Learn about the basics and benefits of stormwater reuse: what, where, when, why and how?

Research information related to stormwater reuse, learn more about the case studies featured in this guide and keep up-to-date on current trends in stormwater reuse.

Discover what is contained in and how to use this guide.

Find step by step instructions that describe how to bring a project to reality. Follow the process of conceptualizing a stormwater reuse project, analyzing how a project will work, and discovering what’s needed to design, construct and implement a project.

Find case studies that highlight stormwater reuse projects: local and around the globe.

Use the Toolbox to access a variety of information that assist in planning a stormwater reuse project. The Toolbox can be used as a stand alone resource to access information or as part of the step by step project planning process.

Find definitions and descriptions for terms and phrases related to stormwater.

sTORmwaTeR ReUse GUIdeMeTrOPOLITAN cOuNcILHoisington Koegler Group worked with CDM and SEH to create a user-friendly guide to stormwater reuse in Minnesota. The goals of the Stormwater Reuse Guide are to: introduce effective alternative techniques to reduce reliance on potable water supplies and reduce stormwater discharges to surface waters; provide guidance to policy makers, planners, and designers who are considering a stormwater reuse project; and suggest references for additional research.

The outcome of the project is an interactive PDF that can be accessed from the Metropolitan Council’s website. The Guide is organized into sections, and the Table of Contents acts as the home page. Button links on each page are used to navigate through the document similar to navigating a website. Every page links back to the Table of Contents.

There are seven sections that can be used in conjunction with each other or as individual documents:

» About this Guide

» Reuse Fact Sheet

» Project Planning

» Case Studies

» Toolbox

» Glossary

» Sources & Links


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nORTHeRn lInK TRaIlcItY OF FarIBauLt, MInneSOtaThe Northern Link Trail is part of the City of Faribault’s extensive recreational trail system. The city contracted with Bolton & Menk to complete the design

of approximately 1.5 miles of bituminous trail along the west side of TH 21 between the White Sands Trailhead and TH 3, along the east side of TH 21 between TH 3 and Park Avenue, and along TH 3 between TH 21 and North Alexander Park. The trail improvements feature a bridge over the scenic Cannon River and three underpass structures that will enable trail users to pass below TH 21, TH 3, and the Canadian Pacific Railroad.

The Northern Link Trail is part of the Mill Towns Trail, a regional trail under development between the cities of Faribault, Dundas, Northfield, and Cannon Falls. Once complete, the Mill Towns Trail will connect the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail with the Cannon Valley Trail, creating a continuous recreational corridor between Mankato and Red Wing. Due to its regional significance, the $3.2 million Northern Links Trail project is funded by the Federal Transportation Enhancement program as well as MN DNR grants.

Bolton & Menk’s role included the preliminary and final design of the trail, retaining walls, and underpass structures; design of storm water collection and treatment; preparation of the Project Memorandum and necessary permits; extensive coordination with the MN DNR, Mn/DOT, and the railroad; facilitation of the easement acquisition process; and execution of stakeholder involvement activities.

This project is currently under construction.

TH 23 pedesTRIan faCIlITy GRade sepaRaTIOncItY OF MarSHaLL, MInneSOtaThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) District 8 began developing plans for a mill and concrete overlay of Trunk Highway (TH) 23

through Marshall to be completed in 2010. With these plans to remove and replace the pavement section, the City of Marshall recognized an opportunity to install a pedestrian underpass connecting Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) on the west side of TH 23 to the High School and a proposed athletic complex on the east side. The City of Marshall hired Bolton & Menk, Inc. to determine the feasibility of a pedestrian underpass, complete a geometric layout and environmental documentation, and prepare fi nal design plans for construction. Bolton & Menk worked closely with the City of Marshall and Mn/DOT staff throughout the design process. The project is expected to be constructed in 2010 in conjunction with the Mn/DOT project. The pedestrian underpass will be a 14-foot by 10-foot box culvert with concrete sidewalk connections on both sides. It was designed to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards and enhanced with aesthetic retaining walls and lighting. The underpass should also improve safety conditions for pedestrians crossing TH 23 since they will not be forced to either cross the highway at-grade or travel two-thirds of a mile out of their way to utilize a signalized intersection for purposes of traveling from one destination to the other. The pedestrian underpass facility will be integrated with the SMSU sidewalk and trail system.


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TRaIl/Cp RaIl bRIdGe ImpROvemenTscItY OF arden HILLS, MInneSOtaThe City of Arden Hills selected Bolton & Menk to prepare a feasibility study to evaluate the logistics of constructing a three mile long, off road, shared

use path along Old Snelling Avenue and Old Highway 10 from Minnesota State Highway 51 to Ramsey County Road 96. The report detailed options for constructing a trail on either side of the roadway and it weighed the benefits for construction on both sides. Some of the influences discussed included: costs, convenience, user preferences, access, and safety.

Once the City Council received the feasibility study, Bolton & Menk was asked to complete a topographic survey and final design for a segment of the trail. This segment of trail was selected to improve safety by creating a crossing at an existing railroad bridge location. The narrow width between the piers of this bridge created a ‘bottle neck’, which increased the potential for vehicle and pedestrian conflicts. The design for the project involves constructing structural retaining walls to restrain the existing bridge abutment and allow for the trail to be built between the bridge piers and the abutment.

The project is currently in the late stages of final design and is planned to be constructed in 2010. LHB Corporation is Bolton & Menk’s sub-consultant for the project, assisting with the design of the retaining wall system, which is a critical element of the overall design. This segment of trail is estimated to have a total project cost of $375,000 while the entire corridor evaluated in the feasibility report is projected to cost $2.3 million.

sleepy eye laKe bIKe TRaIlcItY OF SLeepY eYe, MInneSOtaThe Sleepy Eye Lake Trail project was constructed in 2007-2008 and involved the construction of a 10-feet wide bituminous pavement trail approximately

3 miles in length. The trail was constructed around Sleepy Eye Lake with parts of the trail along the edges of the lake, parts within agricultural field areas bordering the lake, and other parts within current City owned parks. The trail included federal funding obtained through the MnDOT State Aid system and local City funds. The County was the sponsor for the project since the City cannot receive the State Aid funding directly. Bolton & Menk provided preliminary engineering, project memorandum, environmental review and report, easement legal descriptions, fi nal design, project coordination, and construction engineering services for the project. One challenge and ultimately hi-lite of the trail is a crossing of the trail through a natural “cat-tail wetland” on the north side of the lake. To minimize the impact of the trail on this wetland, a timber pedestrian bridge was constructed over the wetland area. The bridge was 150-feet long and 12-feet wide. The bridge was supported by wood piers. Permits were obtained through the Corp of Engineers for the crossing of the wetland. All work was coordinated with the appropriate governing agencies, including the DNR, the Corps, Brown County, the City and the LGU. Future plans are to connect this trail with future trails along the Minnesota River Valley.


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RIveRfROnT TRaIls & Hay CReeK ImpROvemenTscItY OF redWIng, MInneSOtaThis two-mile trail project will link the Minnesota Cannon Valley Trail with

the Hay Creek Trail and the Bay Point Park, via the Riverfront Trail, all within the City limits of Red Wing. This project includes a bike trail bridge over the Cannon River and elevated trail sections along the Canadian Pacific Railroad line. A project Memorandum including a review of the social, economic and environmental (SEE) effects of this improvement on the Hay Creek (designated trout stream), adjacent wetlands, eagle nesting grounds, and the proximity to the Mississippi River was completed. Other issues addressed in the design phase included design of an elevated boardwalk system, poor soils along the Hay Creek embankment, and City of Red Wing connection with two separate trail heads. Bolton & Menk also prepared the final construction plans and specifications. The project was constructed in 2002.

HObO Camp TRaIlcItY OF FaIrMOnt, MInneSOtaThe Hobo Trail project involved the construction of approximately 700 feet of trail along the shoreline of “Turtle Pond” – a connecting channel

between Lake Sisseton and Lake George – in the City of Fairmont. The trail got its name from the history of the project location, where hoboes used to camp between the tracks during the early portion of the 20th century. The project was a coordinated effort between the local ad-hoc trail group and the City. The ad-hoc trail group raised funds for the project by soliciting local groups, citizens and businesses. Bolton & Menk provided preliminary engineering, fi nal design, project coordination and construction engineering services for the project. A particular challenge on this project was crossing under two railroad trestles within the waterway of the channel. The Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), which owned one of the trestles, would not allow an earthen trail embankment to be constructed under their trestle. In addition, an earthen embankment through the water would have also created other environmental issues. To address the UPRR’s concerns and to avoid environmental mitigation, a “floating trail” was constructed, requiring the use of approximately 200 feet of a floating dock and handrail system. In addition, to protect users from potential falling rail car debris, a protective cover was constructed in the segment underneath the UPRR trestle. The floating trail system also included bumpouts for fishing and observation. The balance of the trail was built on land, winding through the natural wooded features of the area. All work was coordinated and permitted through the appropriate governing agencies, including the DNR, the Corps, the City and the LGU.


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SprIng Lake park reServe, MInneSOtaSpring Lake Park Reserve has a richly layered natural and cultural history. For approximately 8,000 years, people have lived along the shores of Spring Lake—a wide spot in the Mississippi River.

In 2003, the 106 Group contributed to Dakota County’s master planning process for Spring Lake Park Reserve. Since that time, the 106 Group has conducted cultural resources surveys, developed a comprehensive interpretive plan, designed interpretive media, and collaborated with the project’s architect and landscape architects to design and develop both the site’s circulation patterns and new Gathering Center. The goal was to ensure that the park’s unique history was not confined to the pages of a report or an occasional interpretive sign, but that it found meaningful expression in all aspects of design and brought clarity of purpose to the Gathering Center.

Our approach to developing interpretive media beyond standard signs and exhibits has been realized in the fabrication and installation of several innovative interpretive features. The “sit in a story” circles, shadow boxes, and compass alcove imaginatively and physically invite the visitor into the stories of this special place. We have also written and designed orientation and interpretive signs, postcards, and brochures for the park. Of primary importance in this effort is developing interpretation that “lays lightly” on the landscape, aesthetically enhancing what is already a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River.

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TRaIls develOpmenT, plannInG and COmplIanCeTrails not only connect us to other locations but to nature, history, and different people. Over the past 16 years, the 106 Group has worked with many public and private organizations to support the development of trails through cultural resources compliance and interpretive planning. The results of these investigations can be used as a tool for planning and ensuring that vulnerable cultural resources are not compromised during the construction of the trail.

With our knowledge of the cultural and historical resources that complement the natural beauty of the trail and our interpretive planning expertise, we are able to transform facts and resources into meaningful visitor experiences that enhance the public’s understanding of our shared heritage. Our work experience ranges from trails winding through small parks to trail systems traversing an entire county or counties. A selected list of our cultural resources management and interpretive planning experience for trails is provided below:

• Bruce Vento Trail, St. Paul, Ramsey County• Coon Rapids Trail, Anoka County• Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais, Cook County• Dakota County Parks System Plan• Fair Ridge Trail, Fort Ridgely National Register Historic District, Renville and Nicollet

counties• Faribault County Unity Trail• Gitchi Gami Trail, Gooseberry Falls to Split Rock Connector, Lake County• Hutchinson Spur Bike Trail, St. Louis Park• Lake Wobegon Trail, Stearns County• Lower Phalen Creek Trail, St. Paul, Ramsey County• Moose Lake Recreational Trail, Carlton County• New Ulm Bicycle Trail, Brown County• Rice Creek Trail Interpretive Concept Plan, Anoka County

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laKe COUnTRy sCenIC byway

Lake cOuntY, MInneSOtaThe Lake Country Scenic Byway is an 88-mile state scenic byway in northwestern Minnesota. The route traverses pine forest, through northern hardwoods, to the edge of the prairie and, as the byway’s name suggests, the landscape along the byway is bespeckled with lakes that are linked by a network of rivers and streams. Beyond the natural beauty or perhaps woven

into it, however, are the stories of the people that were lured to the land and the lakes and year by year built the area’s history and culture. Lake Country Scenic Byway Association recognized the need to communicate these unique stories of the byway and retained the services of the 106 Group to develop an interpretive plan. The interpretive planning process entails a thorough review of the scenic, natural, cultural, historical, archaeological, and recreational qualities of the byway and facilitating stakeholder input. The plan will include identification of interpretive themes and subthemes, recommendations for enhancing the visitor experience with interpretive elements, and a process for implementation and regular evaluation.

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GReaT RIveR ROad develOpmenT sTUdyThe Upper Mississippi has been selected as one of 14 American Heritage Rivers—a nation-wide initiative designed to encourage communities to revitalize their rivers and the neighborhoods along them. The 106 Group was part of a multidisciplinary team assembled to develop Minnesota’s 688-mile Great River Road as a cultural tourism attraction that will provide economic development opportunities for river communities.

The 106 Group identified historic properties with integrity and interpretive potential along the route, and created five historical narratives that provide a framework to convey the significance of the sites. In addition, we collaborated on a capital improvement plan that details continued development, management, and promotion strategies for the future.


bIG RIveRs TRaIl (sOO lIne abandOnmenT) InTeRpReTaTIOnThe 106 Group conducted historical mitigation documentation of a 4.2-mile corridor of Soo Line rail track in Mendota, Minnesota using innovative application of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Historical Documentation. The 106 Group’s recommendations for public interpretation were a key component to the mitigation of this project. The 106

Group provided themes and text for interpretive signboards and kiosks along this important regional trail to illustrate historic vistas, historic sites, and other points of historic and natural interest. The views from the trail overlooked the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, a significant place for the Dakota. Other interpretive themes included the various contact period sites in the Mendota area such as the Sibley House, the ferry landing, and the geology of the valley.

daKOTa COUnTy paRKs sysTem planpreServatIOn and InterpretIve pLannIngThe 106 Group was part of the planning team that comprehensively and strategically addressed the growth and maturation of the county’s 30-year-old park system. The team considered the direction of the park system as a whole and evaluated how well the existing system can meet current and future needs in five key areas, one of which was cultural resources and historic preservation.

Our contribution included brainstorming with the multi-disciplinary team, providing insight into the legislative framework for decision making, and seeking opportunities to consider development of the system based on the history of the evolution of the community and its open spaces. Trails, open spaces, residential areas, and businesses do not develop accidentally. Thus, 106 Group interpreted the connections and unique elements that have made the county the place it is today, thereby strengthening the ultimate system plan and rooting it in place.

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pIlOT KnOb The 106 Group conducted an extensive archaeological, historical and cultural study on behalf of the developer for this controversial proposed development project near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. The study included thorough archival research, interviews with Dakota leaders and elders, close coordination with all appropriate state and

federal agencies, an archaeological survey, an evaluation of the area as a traditional cultural property, and an assessment of effects of the proposed development on many surrounding National Register properties. The results of this extensive study showed that the area known as Pilot Knob (OHEYAWAHE or PAHA OIPA or SAGI AKI) is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places as a traditional cultural property. It is recommended that OHEYAWAHE (Pilot Knob) together with other traditional sites in the area of the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers be considered contributing properties to a larger MDOTE Traditional Cultural District.


LIL LeATHAM, rLARole: Project Manager, Lead Planner

YearS OF eXperIence: 12

areaS OF eXpertISe:Lil Leatham is a registered landscape architect with a wealth of experience in park, trail and open space planning in communities across Minnesota.

Key components of her work has been planning complete pedestrian and bicycle networks that encourage healthy active living by connecting key destinations and incorporating enhanced design and support facilities that make walking and biking accessible and fun for people of all ages and abilities.

Lil’s responsibilities with HKGi include project management and facilitating public involvement.

eDucATION:Masters of Landscape Architecture - University of Minnesota

Bachelors of Arts, Political Science - Emory University, Georgia

reLated prOJect eXperIence:dakota county, Mn North Creek , Minnesota River, Vermillion Highlands, and Rosemount Greenway Master Plan

Inver Grove Heights, MNTrail Gap PlanDuluth, MNPark System Master Plan

Trail and Bikeway Master Plan

Wright county, MnTrail and Bikeway Master Plan

Three rivers Park DistrictHyland Bush Anderson Regional Park Master Plan

West St. PaulPedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

Saint Paul, MNSaint Paul Parks & Recreation Vision Plan

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GABrIeLLe GrINDe, MLARole: Lead Project Designer


areaS OF eXpertISe:Gabrielle combines her background in political science and landscape architecture to solve problems by looking at the physical as well as the social aspects of complex design issues. She has used GIS to inform planning and site design, from urban to rural areas. Her past work experience includes designing and supervising installation of storm water best management practices (rain water gardens, lake shore and native plant restorations), writing and attaining grants for landscape restoration projects, developing comprehensive plan maps using GIS, designing master plans for urban infill sites and using graphic design to create public outreach materials.

eDucATION:Master of Landscape Architecture-University of Minnesota, 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science-University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2003

reLated prOJect eXperIence:dakota county, MnGreenway Collaborative Guidebook

North Creek, Minnesota River, Rosemount, and Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plans

city of albert Lea, MnComprehensive Plan

city of duluth, MnPark System Master Plan

Metropolitan council Stormwater Reuse Guide

city of White Bear Lake, MnLions Park Lakeshore Restoration and Fishing Piers*

Lake Avenue Trail Beautification and Historical Monuments*

*Work completed prior to joining HKGi


PAuL PAIGe, rLARole: Principal In-Charge


areaS OF eXpertISePaul Paige has twenty years of experience completing public and private projects throughout the country. His extensive project management experience includes a number of park and recreation planning, streetscape design, and site design projects. He has also managed a number of unique projects such as a land holdings use study, a hospice planning and implementation project, and a municipal beach reconstruction project. In addition to his design and planning experience, Paul has played an important role in transforming project designs into built products. He frequently provides construction documentation oversight and expertise as well as construction administration services for clients.

eDucATIONBachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota

Registered Landscape Architect, State of Minnesota # 23594

prOJect eXperIence

dayton, MnParks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

Hassan Township, MNParks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

Mankato, MNParks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan

Minnetrista, MN Parks, Trails and Open Space Comprehensive Master Plan

Baxter, MNPotlatch Corporation - Land Holdings Study

Potlatch Corporation - Land Use Development Concepts



tIM SOLOMOnSOn, MLa-MurpRole: Designer


areaS OF eXpertISeTim Solomonson is the latest member to join the HKGi team, bringing with him experience in 3D Modeling, GIS, Graphic Design, Drafting, and Public Engagment Methods. His educational background paired with years of experiences abroad, as soldier and civilian, gives him a diverse perspective everyday issues and allows him to think beyond conventional ideas to achieve higher order solution. His previous work includes; using graphic design, GIS, and 3D software to promote public engagement, designing conservation development to protect high quality natural areas, creating aquatic invasive species best management practices implementation guidelines, and designing park master plans for community parks.

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Master of Urban & Regional Planning-University of Minnesota, 2012

Master of Landscape Architecture-University of Minnesota, 2011

Bachelor of Environmental Design - University of Minnesota, 2008

prOJect eXperIence

Alexandria, MNBig Ole Park Master Plan

chanhassen, MNBest Management Practices for Water Access

Buffalo, MnDowntown Street Scape

champlin, MNAndrews Park Redesign

Duluth, MN Gary/New Duluth, Memorial, and Morgan Park Master Plans

Spring Grove, MNMain Street - Streetscape Plan

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cHrIS cHrOMY, peRole: Lead Engineer


areaS OF eXpertISe:Mr. Chromy is the Transportation Services Manager for Bolton & Menk, Inc. He has over 15 years of transportation engineering experience including transportation system planning, corridor planning, traffic engineering, and roadway and trail design and construction. Mr. Chromy is experienced in a wide variety of surface transportation engineering. His experiences range from freeway operations to neighborhood traffic control; from transportation system planning to detail roadway and trail design. He is experienced in preliminary and final design, traffic signal and roundabout design, intersection control studies, and traffic flow modeling. He has been a project engineer for municipal transportation plans, sub-area and corridor studies, and traffic forecasting. Mr. Chromy has been responsible for roadway and trail concept development including project scoping, preliminary layout and profile, safety and capacity analysis. Mr. Chromy routinely manages multi-agency stakeholders and public involvement activities on roadway system studies, intersection improvements, and roadway and trail design projects. In addition to his project experience, Mr. Chromy provides traffic and transportation expertise to Bolton & Menk’s municipal project managers and clients.

eDucATION:Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

reLated prOJect eXperIence:dakota county, Mn North Creek and Minnesota River Master Plan

Faribault, MNNorthern Link Trails, Design and Construction

rice county, MnRice County 2025 Transportation Plan

Arden Hills, Mound, jordan, Belle Plaine, elko new Market, Mayer, Watertown, norwood Young america, St. Francis, and Ham Lake, MN Met Council 2008 Transportation Plan Updates

DeNA KING, PeRole: Project Engineer


areaS OF eXpertISe:Ms. King is a Transportation Project Engineer for Bolton & Menk, Inc. She has nearly 10 years of transportation engineering experience including the design of highways and trails, complex intersections, roundabouts, and traffic signals. Ms. King’s primary work tasks include the preparation of roadway and trail design plans and specifications, corridor studies, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and other engineering documents and reports.

eDucATION:Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota -Minneapolis

Associate of Arts - Pre-Engineering, Normandale Community College

Continuing Education includes: Traffic Engineering Fundamentals Workshop, NCITE; Mn/DOT Bicycle Facility Design Training; Public Involvement Tools and Techniques, IAP2; Design Institute Courses, MnDOT

reLated prOJect eXperIence:dakota county, Mn North Creek and Minnesota River Master Plan

Rosemount & Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plans

Mayer, MnNorth South Corridor Preservation Study

Mayer, MnIntersection Control Evaluation & Roundabout Design in Montrose

Belle Plaine, MNCR 66 and CR 64 Corridor Preservation Study

rice county, MnCSAH 1 Corridor Preservation Study

Scott county, MnCSAH 5 Realignment Planning Study

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ANNe KeTz, MA, rPARole: Principal Interpretive Planner

areaS OF eXpertISe:Anne Ketz’s career in interpretive planning and cultural resources management extends over 25 years and three continents. Her experience covers the United States, Great Britain, India, Israel, and Canada. Anne is a recognized expert in interpretive planning and management; she was recently awarded the honor of Master Interpretive Manager Region V by the National Association of Interpretation. Originally from the United Kingdom, Anne has witnessed the field of interpretive planning change significantly over the years and has been instrumental in enabling interpretation to become an increasingly vital part of any planning process. In 1981, she was one of the first students in the field of Museum Studies. Today, Anne is one of less than 100 worldwide members of the ICOMOS International Committee on Interpretation and Presentation of Cultural Heritage Sites (ICIP) and is actively involved with the interpretive planning community on an international level. Much of her career has been dedicated to increasing public access and understanding of the world’s cultural resources and sites.

Anne’s sensitivity to others and her sense of diplomacy has brought successful conclusion to complex and potentially controversial projects. She has worked closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including Native American elders, to ensure respect for their heritage in plan development. Throughout her career, she has also demonstrated a unique commitment to the community through public speaking, publications of popular materials on historic and archaeological resources, media interviews, teaching school programs, volunteer and intern training, tutoring in archaeology, and the design and installation of museum displays. Anne has managed numerous planning projects including but not limited to the development of an interpretive master plan for Arkansas’ Historic Washington State Park, and planning projects such as the Cherokee Nation Heritage Tourism Program Development, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Historic Murphy’s Landing, Great River Road, Harriet Island, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary, and Spring Lake Park on the Mississippi River. Anne received the award for Master Interpretive Planner NAI Region V in 2007.

NATHAN MOe, BARole: Planner/GIS Specialist

areaS OF eXpertISe:Nathan is a planner and geographic information systems (GIS) specialist with experience working in a diverse range of fields including environmental conservation, interpretive planning, housing and community development, and urban planning. He has been project coordinator and planner for a range of heritage-based planning projects including the Cultural Resources Management Plan for Three Rivers Park District, Union Depot Redevelopment, and Great River Park. Nathan has applied his technical experience with GIS and CAD software as a tool for decision making. At his current position and at each stop in his professional career, Nathan has leveraged his planning knowledge to provide useful spatial analysis. Nathan has used GIS to create a suitability model that helped to identify appropriate land uses for a future development. He has also helped to develop the Inland Sensitivity Atlas for oil spill responders throughout Minnesota. With the Dakota County Office of Planning, Nathan created and managed a GIS database that tracked future development projects which was useful to help the planning office project infrastructure needs. With his experience and education in planning, Nathan has the background to apply GIS data to produce useful maps for various applications including; workgroup discussions, 3D modeling, interpretive exhibits, field navigation, compliance reports, interpretation of historical contexts, and planning. His technical background includes knowledge of ARC/INFO®, ArcView GIS applications, AutoCAD, Google Earth Pro, Google SketchUp, and Natural Scene Designer

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AArON WArFOrD, P.e.Role: Project Manager


areaS OF eXpertISe:Mr. Warford has 12 years of experience on a variety of projects including roadways, bridges, trails, tunnels and other highway structures. This experience includes Project Management in both design and construction of roadway, aircraft and pedestrian structures, and seven years of CPM project scheduling experience.

Mr. Warford also has significant experience in construction administration and support services on federal, state, and locally funded construction projects. This experience includes providing contract administration and project controls on both small and large scale projects. Specific contract administration experience includes scope and change management, cost management, and schedule management.

eDucATION:Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, University of Minnesota

Master of Business Administration - Strategic Management, University of Minnesota

reLated prOJect eXperIence:dakota county, Mn Rosemount & Vermillion Highlands Greenway Master Plans

jordan, MNTH 169 at TH 282/CSAH 9 Interchange

Scott county, MnCSAH 101 Infrastructure Replacement

city of Faribault, MnTH 21/TH 3 Intersection and Trail Improvements

chaska to eden Prairie, MNTH 212 Design-Build Preliminary Engineering

Bolton & Menk

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MATTHeW LANG, BARole: Cinematographer/Filmmaker


areaS OF eXpertISe:Matthew Lang brings ten years of accomplishment and experience in community organizing, multimedia development, and communications work in the areas of land use, transportation, and community design. A community organizer, filmmaker, and artist, Matthew develops tools and facilitates communities’ processes to understand and envision ways in which they can become humane and sustainable places to live, to work, and to play. He has professional experience in turn key pre-production, production, and post-production capability. Matthew has expertise in video and photography production and publication, time-lapse photography, community organizing, and interactive web design and development. His software skills include: Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack, Garageband, Aperture, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quicktime Pro.

eDucATION:Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Coursework in Urban Planning at Parisian Center for Critical Studies, Paris, France

reLated prOJect eXperIence:cinematography, and video production, Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Proj-ect, Transit For Livable

cinematography, video production, and photography, 2011 Bike Walk to Work day event, St. Pail, MN - St. Paul Smart Trips

community Organizer - communications and Land use policies, Midtown greenway coalition, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Lang Multimedia

rEFErENCES, ASSUrANCES, & STATEmENTS OF COmpLiANCE

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cItY OF FarMIngtOn

RANDy DISTADParks and Recreation Director

City of Farmington [email protected] (651) 280-6851

tHree rIverS park dIStrIct

DoN DeveAuDevelopment Administrator

Three Rivers Park District [email protected] (763) 559-6759

cItY OF Inver grOve HeIgHtS

MARK boRGWARDTPark Superintendent

City of Inver Grove Heights [email protected] (651) 450-2581

assURanCesThis proposal is based on the Request for Proposals received from Dakota County dated May 9th, 2012. This proposal shall remain valid for 120 days from the date of submittal.

sTaTemenT Of COmplIanCe HKGi complies with the terms identified in Attachments C and D of the RFP.

COnflICT Of InTeResT sTaTemenT The HKGi Team does not have any conflicts of interest in providing the master planning services outlined in this proposal.

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