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,I' " .i:rGUlAR MEETING CAll TQ ORDER ROLL CAll APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Possible approval of December 4, 2006 regular and recess minutes CITY OF STillWATER CITY COUNCil MEETING NO. 06-28 Council Chambers, 216 North Fourth Street December 19, 2006 7:00 P.M. PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Presentation of retirement plaque to Police Chief Larry Dauffenbach OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting to address Council on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Council may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief 2. Fire Chief Update on Fire- fighters Act Grant Award 3. City Clerk 4. Director of Admin 5. 6. 7. City Attorney 8. Finance Director 9. City Administrator CONSENT AGENDA* 1. Resolution 2006-255, directing payment of bil 2. Possible renewal of Towing License for 20 . 3. Possible approval to carry over Capital 0 ec. Center, Parks, Streets, Sewer 4. Possible approval to carry over Capital Ou - Fire Department 5. Possible approval to carry over Capital Out s - MIS 6. Possible approval to carry over Ca ems - Community Development 7. Possible approval to carry over C alOutla ems - PlanUCity Hall 8. Possible approval to purchase - ngineering 9. Resolution 2006-256, approva ent letter - arbitrage agreed-upon procedures 10. Resolution 2006-257, appr rance premium rates for 2007 11. Resolution 2006-258, aR vehicle maintenance agreement 12. Resolution 2006-259, a uent Sewer Charges (L.1. No. 0001) 13. Resolution 2006-260, adop elinquent Garbage Bill Charges (L.1. No. 0002) 14. Resolution 2006-261, approvi eclaration of cross easement 15. Possible approval of utility bill adjustments 16. Resolution 2006-262, approval of radio maintenance agreement with AI/star Wireless - Public Works 17. Possible approval of request for support for ArtReach Alliance PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the date and time for a public hearing on conduit bond refinancing the Cottages of Stillwater. Notice was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 1, 2006. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Council Appointment Update ~EW BUSINESS .. i< 1. Possible approval of first reading of amended parking ordinance 2. Discussion on preliminary information on Community survey 3. Discussion on proposals for Comprehensive Plan update 4. Possible appointments to Boards/Commissions (Resolution) 5. Possible adoption of resolutions for 2007 Budget & Tax levy (2 Resolutions) 6. Possible acquisition of tax forfeit land (Resolution) 7. Discussion on 2007 Fees for Services/Publications (Resolution) 8. Possible ordering preparation of feasibility report for 2007 Street Improvements (Resolution) 9. Discussion on Abatement Request . PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTS COUNCil REQUEST ITEMS STAFF REPORTS (continued) ADJOURNMENT * All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. . . 2 &EGUlAR MEETING CITY OF STillWATER CITY COUNCil MEETING NO. 06-28 Council Chambers, 216 North Fourth Street December 19, 2006 7:00 P.M. CAll TO ORDER ROll CAll APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Possible approval of December 4, 2006 regular and recess minutes PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS 1. Presentation of retirement plaque to Police Chief Larry Dauffenbach OPEN FORUM The Open Forum is a portion of the Council meeting to address Council on subjects which are not a part of the meeting agenda. The Council may take action or reply at the time of the statement or may give direction to staff regarding investigation of the concerns expressed. STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Chief 2. Fire Chief Update on Fire- fighters Act Grant Award 3. City Clerk 4. Director of Admin 5. Community Dev. Director 6. City Engineer/PWD 7. City Attorney 8. Finance Director 9. City Administrator CONSENT AGENDA* 1. Resolution 2006-255, directing payment of bills 2. Possible renewal of Towing License for 2007 . 3. Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Rec. Center, Parks, Streets, Sewer 4. Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Fire Department 5. Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - MIS 6. Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - Community Development 7. Possible approval to carry over Capital Outlay Items - PlanUCity Hall 8. Possible approval to purchase computer - Engineering 9. Resolution 2006-256, approval of engagement letter - arbitrage agreed-upon procedures 10. Resolution 2006-257, approving Life Insurance premium rates for 2007 11. Resolution 2006-258, approval of police vehicle maintenance agreement 12. Resolution 2006-259, adopting Delinquent Sewer Charges (L.1. No. 0001) 13. Resolution 2006-260, adopting Delinquent Garbage Bill Charges (L.1. No. 0002) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. This is the date and time for a public hearing on conduit bond refinancing the Cottages of Stillwater. Notice was published in the Stillwater Gazette on December 1, 2006. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Council Appointment Update NEW BUSINESS 1. Possible approval of first reading of amended parking ordinance 2. Discussion on preliminary information on Community survey 3. Discussion on proposals for Comprehensive Plan update 4. Possible appointments to Boards/Commissions (Resolution) . 5. Possible adoption of resolutions for 2007 Budget & Tax Levy (2 Resolutions) 6. Possible acquisition of tax forfeit land (Resolution) 7. Discussion on 2007 Fees for Services/Publications (Resolution) 8. Possible ordering preparation of feasibility report for 2007 Street Improvements (Resolution) 9. Discussion on Abatement Request PETITIONS, INDIVIDUALS, DELEGATIONS & COMMENDATIONS (continued) COMMUNICA TIONS/REQUESTS COUNCil REQUEST ITEMS . STAFF REPORTS (continued) ADJOURNMENT * All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member or citizen so requests, in which event, the items will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately. . - 2 .. i . . . CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 06-27 Monday, December 4, 2006 REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present Councilmembers Harycki, Junker, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Kimble Staff present City Administrator Hansen City Attorney Magnuson Community Development Director Turnblad Finance Director Harrison Fire Chief Glaser Police Chief Dauffenbach Public Works Director Sanders City Clerk Ward OTHER BUSINESS Possible multi-aqency purchase of Minnesota Zephyr Dave Paradeau, owner of the Minnesota Zephyr, provided Council with his possible future plans for the Zephyr. He stated he had contacted other train operators across the country regarding possible purchase of the Zephyr. However, he said he was aware of the Gateway Trail system, which currently ends about a mile from the Zephyr tracks at the Duluth Junction. He stated he had contacted DNR officials to determine whether that agency was interested in connecting the Gateway Trail system into Stillwater by acquiring an easement to the land adjacent to the Zephyr tracks; that easement would bea part of an agreement with any new owners of the Zephyr. In further discussions, however, the DNR determined that the topography of the land would make it too costly to have the trail running adjacent to the tracks. As a result, Mr. Paradeau said, if the numbers can be worked out, he is offering to sell his company and land in order to make the connection of the Gateway Trail to downtown Stillwater. Dorian Grilley, executive director of the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota and member of Friends of Washington County, explained that in addition to acquiring land for parks, the Parks and Trails Council is an aggressive advocate for the State's trail system. He stated the Parks and Trails Council would be willing to work with the City, County and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to bring about the acquisition of the Zephyr for the Gateway Trail system. To at least begin the process, he said the Council had commissioned an appraisal of the real estate in order to begin talking numbers of dollars involved. Dan Collins, regional trails and waterways .supervisor of the DNR, called the potential acquisition a "spectacular" opportunity. Joe Krasinka, regional director with the DNR, ",.. City Council Meeting - 06-27 , December 4, 2006 also called the possible acquisition an exceptional opportunity; he noted that the agen. would need to put forth some policy legislation that would allow it to get involved in the purchase and said the DNR would be looking to partner with the County and City in making the acquisition a reality. Mr. Collins spoke of the number of people who currently use the Gateway Trail system, one of the most popular trail systems in the State. Jim Lueger, Washington County Parks Director, spoke of how the acquisition fits into the County's master trail plans. Council member Harycki asked if the trains would be taken out of operation should the acquisition take place. Mr. Grilley responded that the trains would go, as it has been determined that it would not be possible to have the trail along side of the tracks. Mr. Grilley also noted that it would be several years before the DNR could ask for funding, as 2008 is the next State bonding cycle. Councilmember Harycki also asked about the possible cost; Mr. Grilley stated that would likely be in the single-digit millions of dollars. Councilmember Harycki asked about the role of the Brown's Creek Watershed District. A DNR spokesperson noted that part of the rationale for the acquisition would be to provide more public access to Brown's Creek trout stream; he also noted that there would need to be consensus of all parties involved for the acquisition to succeed. Mayor Kimble asked if the Zephyr depot would remain; Mr. Grilley responded in the affirmative, noting that the depot is not being appraised, only the Zephyr tracks from Laurel Street to the Duluth Junction. Mr. Paradeau also spoke of the opportunity the acquisition represented and suggested that the trail could be an economic boom for the City and would bring many more people to Stillwater than the Zephyr does. There also was . discussion of the relative ease of conversion of the rail bed to a trail. Council member Polehna asked if the trail, with the possible connection to Stillwater, is envisioned as being a destination trail; Mr. Collins spoke to that potential. Mr. Paradeau asked for the Council's support; he also noted that time is a factor in his decision. Councilmember Milbrandt noted some type of trail connection in this corridor has been discussed and indicated in concept plans for a number of years. Mayor Kimble suggested this Council and future Councils would be supportive of the idea but would likely indicate a preference that the State or County purchase the business and own the trail, rather than the citizens of Stillwater, due to the regional nature of the trail system and the cost involved. No formal vote was taken. STAFF REPORTS Police Chief Dauffenbach told the Council that information regarding the possible amendment of the ordinance for winter parking in the area of Laurel and Owens and Myrtle and Owens would be available at the next Council meeting. He noted that enforcement of the winter parking ordinance in those areas has been suspended until an ordinance amendment is presented to the Council for possible adoption. Community Development Director Turnblad reported there had been a 60 percent response to the City survey, a very good response rate. Preliminary results/report will ~ likely be available for the Dec. 19 Council meeting, he said. Mr. Turnblad also reported., Page 2 of 6 .' , City Council Meeting - 06-27 December 4, 2006 . that RFPs to assist in the Comprehensive Plan update had been received from five different firms; he said he would bring a comparison table to help the Council in assessing the firms to the next meeting. The meeting was recessed at 5:20 p.m. RECESSED MEETING 7:00 P.M. Mayor Kimble called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Present Council members Harycki, Junker, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Kimble Staff present City Administrator Hansen Community Development Director Turnblad Public Works Director Sanders Police Chief Dauffenbach Captain Peterson Fire Chief Glaser Finance Director Harrison City Clerk Ward APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Motion by Councilmember Junker, seconded by Council member Polehna to approve the special and regular meeting minutes of November 21,2006. Motion passed unanimously. OPEN FORUM There were no public comments. CONSENT AGENDA* Motion by Councilmember Milbrandt, seconded by Councilmember Junker to approve the Consent Agenda. Ayes: Councilmembers Harycki, Junker, Milbrandt, Polehna and Mayor Kimble Nays: None . Resolution 2006-251, directing payment of bills Possible approval of Special Event - 2007 Rivertown Art Festival - May 18-21, 2007 (includes setup/cleanup) Resolution 2006-252, approval of 2007 Rivertown Art Festival Agreement Possible approval of Special Event- 2007 Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz Festival - October 5-7,2007 (includes setup/cleanup) Resolution 2006-253, approval of 2007 Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz Festival Possible approval of Special Event - Ballet Jubilate - August 15-16, 2007 Page 3 of 6 City Council Meeting ~ 06-27 , December 4, 2006 Possible approval of Special Event - American Diabetes Association - June 27, 2007 . Possible approval to purchase of miscellaneous items for Recreation Center Resolution 2006-254, accepting work and authorizing final payment for Pine Street improvement Possible approval of maintenance repairs on Nelson & Aiple Lift Stations PUBLIC HEARINGS This is the date and time for a public hearinq for Truth in Taxation. Notice was published in the Stillwater Gazette on November 27, 2006 City Administrator Hansen reviewed the proposed 2007 budget. He began by noting that the Truth in Taxation hearing does not deal with problems with assessed valuation; people who have a problem with their assessed property valuation should contact Washington County at 651-430-6175. He continued his presentation by informing the Council that the 2007 budget is $14,813,000, actually down some $15,000 from the 2006 budget. The property tax for 2007 is $9,569,0000, up $683,000 from 2006. The tax rate for 2007, as proposed, is 47.471 percent, again down from 2006. Mr. Hansen showed a sheet prepared by Washington County which depicted the change in market values from 2003-2007; during that timeframe the City had a 59.6 percent increase in market value, which represents new growth and paper growth in the value of existing houses/buildings. Local taxable value was up 68.4 percent over the period. Stillwater's median change in taxable market value is 3.4 percent, with taxes projected to decline . about $2 -- .01 percent. Mr. Hansen briefly reviewed department budgets, noting that unlike many cities, Stillwater has a public library and the recreation center to fund with its tax dollars. He identified sources of revenue as intergovernmental aid and user fees, in addition to property taxes. He pointed out those intergovernmental revenues, which several years ago made up about 33 percent of the City's revenues, now makes up just 10 percent of the City's revenues, while property taxes, which used to be about 33 percent, now represent 54 percent of the revenues. The proposed operating revenue for 2007 is $11,805,000, 54 percent in property taxes and just 10 percent in intergovernmental aid, down from 13 percent in 2006. Mr. Hansen noted that the City lost $189,000 in local government aid in 2007 based on the new formula the Legislature instituted. Mr. Hansen noted that in 2007, the City's general tax levy amounts to $6,260,000 compared to the 2006 general tax levy of $5,580,000, $679,000 in additional spending. The $189,000 loss in intergovernmental revenue reduces the amount of new spending to $490,000, of which personnel costs account for $384,000, leaving just $47,251 of additional spending, a one-half percent increase over last year, he noted. He showed a bar chart indicating the reductions in intergovernmental aid compared to property taxes, noting that in a two-year period, the City lost $1.5 million of cash flow (intergovernmental aid). He briefly reviewed operating expenses. He also showed a flow chart from the Minnesota Taxpayers Association which explains how property taxes are calculated and spoke to the impact of changes in state formulas/rates. He briefly . reviewed estimated property taxes on homes of various valuations, noting that in most Page 4 of 6 ,. . . . City Council Meeting - 06-27 December 4,2006 cases there will be a slight decrease in 2007. He concluded by noting that the only way to raise new money is with the tax levy -- there is no new money generated just because new homes are constructed. Mayor Kimble opened the public hearing. Mr. Hansen told those in the audience and those watching on TV that he would be willing to go through the budget in detail to answer any questions. Steve Thron asked Mr. Hansen if he had any idea of how many commercial properties, such as apartment buildings, increased. Mr. Hansen noted that the County does the assessing and is mandated by state law to do a reassessment at least once every four years. Mr. Hansen said it was some of the downtown area's time to be reassessed this year. Mr. Thron said they are not in the downtown, but their property value went up 34.8 percent; he expressed a concern about keeping rents affordable for tenants. Council member Polehna said he had spoken to the County Commissioner representative regarding the situation and they were trying to set up a meeting with the County Assessor and downtown businesses to discuss the issue and explain the assessments. City Administrator Hansen also advised to call the County and discuss the concern. Chuck Hoffman, 2250 Orwell Court, spoke of the increases in his property valuation, which has risen from $185,200 in 1996 and currently is $428,100. He asked the City to lobby the Legislature to change the formula. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. City Administrator Hansen told the Council that since the preliminary budget/levy was presented in September, he has found some money, perhaps in the $100,000 range, to reduce the tax rate if the Council desires. Mr. Hansen said he would present the information at the Dec. 19 meeting when the Council will formally adopt the budget/levy. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. STAFF REPORTS (continued) Chief Dauffenbach reminded residents that the City's winter parking (odd-even) ordinance is in force and asked for residents' cooperation in adhering to the ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Page 5 of 6 '. City Council Meeting - 06-27 December 4,2006 Motion by Council member Junker, seconded by Council member Polehna to adjourn the . meeting at 7:40 p.m. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk Resolution 2006-251, directing payment of bills Resolution 2006-252, approval of 2007 Rivertown Art Festival Agreement Resolution 2006-253, approval of 2007 Fall Colors Fine Art and Jazz Festival Resolution 2006-254, accepting work and authorizing final payment for Pine Street improvement . . Page 6 of 6 . . . Stillwater Fire Department I Memo To: Mayor Kimble and Council From: Stuart W. Glaser, Fire Chie~v Date: December 12, 2006 Re: 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Act Grant Award I am pleased to inform Council that the regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant application, which was submitted in cooperation with the Washington County Fire Chiefs Association, was successful! The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Fire Administration awarded $1,000,000.00 dollars in grant funding to be divided among all 15 fire departments countywide for the purchase of 800 MHz radio equipment The grant award along with the required 20 percent local agency match brings the total dollar amount to $1,252,110.00. The Stillwater Fire Department will receive $65,776.78 of this funding. This grant award will cover over half the cost of the estimated $113,343.59 needed to outfit the fire department with the equipment needed to operate on the new Washington County 800 MHz Public Safety radio system. It should also be noted that the Stillwater Fire Department has applied for and received over $261,000,00 in various grant funding over the past 3 years. These funds have been used to improve department operations, purchase equipmen~ improve firefighter health, and implement fire prevention and life safety initiatives for the citizens SFD serves and protects daily. I am extremely proud of all our department staff who successfully seek out and apply for these grant opportunities. As you can see, grant funding provides a significant cost savings to the city and helps keep the Stillwater Fire Department on the cutting edge of new technology and safety practices. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or would like to discuss this in more detail. 1 " LIST OF BILLS exHIBIT" An TO RESOLUTION #2006-255 1 st Line/Leewes Ventures LLC Ace Hardware ACS Government Systems Alex Air Apparatus, Inc All Tec American Tire Distributors Armor Security Inc, AT&T Bailey Construction BCA/Training & Development Big Ink Board of Water Commissioner Bonestroo, Rosen, Anderlik Bryan Rock Products, Inc. Buberl Black Dirt, Inc, Buberl, Larry C3 Visuals Cardinal Tracking Carquest Cartridge World Clarey's Safety Equipment Clark, Luann .ca Cola Commissioner of Transportation Computer Services of Florida Cub Foods Dalco FBI-LEEDA Fire Guard Foley, Belsaw Co. Force America G&K Galls GCR Minneapolis Truck Tire Center Glaser, Stuart Gopher State One Call Grand Prix Vending Gray Auto Electric, Inc. Greeder & Mondor Electric Co. Hansen, Larry Heavy Equipment Repair, Inc. I/O Solutions Insight Public Sector ~tegra Telecom, Inc. .terstate Batteries J,H. Larson Electric Concession Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies MN Regional Training Vetter Kevlar Air Bags Alarm Monitoring Tires Monitoring Service for Teddy Bear Park Telephone Application Two for 2006 Sidewalk Project Training Registration Fees Dasher Board November 2006 WAC Charges Professional Engineering Services AG Lime Black Dirt November 2006 Animal Transport Computer Software Computer Equipment Equipment Repair Supplies Refill Ink Safety Equipment Cleaning Public Works Soda for Concessions Construction Survey Ticket Labels, Replace pas Terminal Concession Supplies Janitorial Supplies Membership for 2007 Fire Sprinkler Inspection Equipment Repair Supplies Digital Manual/Wire Harness for Streets Uniform Cleaning, Rugs, Towels, Mops General Supplies Tires Reimburse for Calendar September Billable Tickets Concession Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies Lift Station Repairs Council Member Orientation Lunch Equipment Repair Supplies National Firefighter Selection Inventory Forms MIS Computer Equipment Telephone Batteries Equipment Repair Supplies 711,74 485,92 200,00 2,056,70 288,00 1,196.64 89.46 308,82 3,692.23 120.00 197.03 2,178,00 17,683.60 80.45 93.72 150.00 424,95 6,578.50 344.65 142.68 249.71 190.00 1,772.50 51.09 2,460.00 37.74 77.69 50.00 315.00 96.36 579.65 3,065.94 38.31 483.26 34.04 694.55 132.00 122.50 160.00 24,03 80.00 191.00 582.10 897.18 26.52 686.70 EXHIBIT" A" TO RESOLUTION #2006-255 Kraus, Deborah Krongard, Leslie Lake View Hospital Layman, Colleen League of MN Cities Line-X of Hudson Menards Met Council Metro Fire Metropolitan Council MN Asphalt Pavement Assoc, MN Ice Arena Managers Association MN Occupational Health MN State Fire Chiefs Association Municipal Code Corp NAPA Auto Parts Needles Supplies North American Salt Co, Office Depot Papco Performance Plus Practioners Publishing Group Quill Corporation R&R Rivertown Newspaper Shilts, Cindy Simplex Grinnell Sprint PCS S1. Croix Boat & Packet Stick Wizard Stillwater Firefighters Relief Stillwater Gazette Stillwater Medical Group Stillwater Towing TA Schifsky & Sons, Inc Toll Gas & Welding United Rental Highway Tech Valley Trophy Watson Co. Wilson Bohannan Padlock Yocum Oil Ziegler, Inc. Zoller, Rob ADDENDUM TO BILLS Browns of Two Rivers Carquest Hearing Officer Services Labor to Repair Equipment Legal Blood Draws Reimburse for Batteries Insurance Deductible Machinery & Equipment General Supplies January 2007 Wastewater Service Elite Face Pieces November 2006 SAC Charges Registration Fees for Conference Annual Dues NIDA Drug Screen Membership Dues Supplemental Pages Filter Kit Cleaning Chemicals Road Salt Office Supplies Solution Valve Medical Evaluations Fund Accounting & Revenues & Receivables Office Supplies Replace Fan Motor Legal Ads Reimburse for Meals & Mileage Alarm System Monitoring Cell Phone November 2006 Billing Hockey Stick Fixing Parts Class Registration Printing and Publishing Office Visits, MD Review Forfeiture Towing Asphalt General Supplies Seminar Fees Name Plates Concession Supplies Brass Padlocks Fuel Repair Cylinder Fire Education Materials Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies Page 2 54. 80,00 80.00 9.57 500.00 4,284,26 286.25 95,505.77 3,189.93 3,069.00 60,00 150,00 75.00 165.00 957.86 26,00 369.63 5,545.82 129.95 144,94 1,221.00 59. 69 397.78 53.20 118.79 1,774,82 765.82 57,759.95 407.00 583,11 39.50 2,714.00 223.66 190.56 127.42 119.85 46.33 318.95 142.94 5,204.27 1,888,77 156,68 . 160.40 441.53 EXHIBIT" A" TO RESOLUTION #2006-255 .ities Digital rysteel Truck Equipment Delta Dental Election Systems & Software Emergency Automotive Technology Force America Fred's Tire GreenMan Technologies Insight Public Sector Jenks, Lenny Johnson Controls Layman, Colleen League of MN Cities Magnuson Law Firm Mantilla Well Drilling, Inc. Menards MN Pollution Control Agency Napa Office Depot Office Max Performance Plus Ramada Plaza Suites Schwaab,lnc, Stillwater Motors ...tillwater Township .tillwater Township Swift, Mary Three Rivers Construction Three Rivers Construction Tower Asphalt, Inc, University of MN Xcel Adopted by the City Council this 19th Day of December, 2006 . Records Retention Equipment Repair Supplies Dental Cobra Election Data Equipment Repair Supplies Return Digital Manual/Wire Harness for Streets Tire Change Tire Recycling DeskJet, Docking Station Court Reporting Services Equipment Repairs Reimburse for Mileage & Parking for Conference Conference Fee Professional Services Well Abandonment's Equipment Repair Supplies Conference, Exam Certification Fee Equipment Repair Supplies Office Supplies Office Supplies Safety Equipment Hotel For Conference Office Supplies Vehicle Repair Supplies Annexation Payment 2006 Maintenance Project Annexation Agreement Reimburse for Mileage Application #3 for Reconstruction Phase 2 Utilities Application #2 for 2nd & Nelson Storm Sewer Application #4 for Boutwell Road Project Tree Inspection Certification Workshop Electricity & Natural Gas Page 3 TOTAL 750.00 84.85 311,20 2,973,82 83.38 -579.65 93.59 115.00 799.27 137.50 6,144.83 39.59 265.00 13,677.53 2,096.00 68.33 842,00 23.93 190.75 0.40 74.00 206.80 70,54 36.62 1,086.45 29,582.93 15.58 25,043.90 14,778.15 88,317.37 85.00 15,369.76 443,067,66 RESOLUTION 2005-259 ADOPTING DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 00001 WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Stillwater to certify to the County the delinquent utility charges. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, which the attached list constitutes the delinquent sewer charges and is hereby levied as an assessment against those parcels and the total is $117,207.73 Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19`h day of December 2006. Jay Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk \ City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings . For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification 10 Amount 10 Amount 2803020340062 293.10 2803020320049 301.30 2803020330094 327.50 2803020320140 246.00 2803020330083 207.00 2803020320144 246,00 2903020440097 378,50 2903020410009 550,95 2903020440026 246,00 2803020340007 440,00 2803020330107 321.20 2803020340087 123.20 2803020340110 259.10 2803020320092 78.70 2803020330061 566.70 2803020320033 133.30 2803020340105 386.70 2803020230064 147,00 2803020340044 113.00 2803020230 295.50 3203020320030 1340.00 28030202 324.60 2803020330059 429.40 2803020 218.70 2803020330066 402.70 2803 725,90 2803020330074 386.40 280 246,00 2803020330100 82,10 28 291.60 2903020440020 324,60 352.70 2803020330016 65.10 50 55.50 '~, 2903020440009 205.10 10132 260.85 2903020440017 278,50 310135 190.00 2903020440016 116.40 0310107 502.80 . 2903020440041 246.00 3020310059 244.10 2903020440104 167.40 03020310131 54.90 2903020440075 255. 2803020310049 275.10 2903020440070 1 0 2803020240104 350,80 2903020430020 2803020240099 126.60 2903020430027 2803020310098 78.50 2903020430031 2803020310138 417.30 2903020430053 2803020310042 246.00 2903020430075 2803020310031 246.00 3203020120011 .10 2803020310088 452.30 3203020120049 .50 2803020310004 528.90 3203020120048 246.00 2803020310091 90.00 3203020120019 291.60 2803020310009 388.70 3203020120018 66.90 2803020310021 270.00 3203020110020 246.00 2803020310022 181.30 3203020110019 123.00 2803020310032 366.80 2803020230081 308.10 2803020130128 249.40 2803020230085 246.00 2803020130150 74.70 2803020230113 255.70 2803020130092 75.30 2803020320046 246.00 2803020130083 68.50 2803020320125 65.10 2803020130081 386.40 2803020320085 69.90 2803020240075 376.50 2803020320075 295.50 2803020240059 58.30 2803020320039 282.50 2803020240061 386,40 2803020320037 113.00 2803020240064 279.80 . 2803020230108 297.90 2803020240051 223.40 # . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification 10 Amount 10 Amount 2803020240053 429.40 2803020210043 301.80 2803020230140 221.70 2803020210004 246.00 2803020230046 51.50 2103020340112 51.50 2803020230022 221.90 2103020340133 132.00 2803020230023 488.50 2103020340148 262.50 2803020240025 86.60 2103020340129 286.00 2803020240028 403.20 2103020340073 246.00 2803020120063 357,10 2103020340080 174.50 2803020120069 143.60 2103020340051 181.30 2803020120115 579,75 2103020340 333.30 2803020120078 884.60 2103020 208.50 2803020120094 346.00 210302 334.30 2803020240018 291.60 2103 113.00 2803020240020 258.80 210 246.00 2803020240038 113.00 21 256.20 2803020240039 194.30 242.50 2803020240041 68.50 34 268.80 2803020230019 122.70 0036 246.00 2803020220088 298.40 120029 266.40 . 2803020220086 119,50 0120026 246.00 2803020220093 213.30 3020120028 90.00 2803020220073 532.90 03020430070 184,10 2803020220071 246. 2103020430009 75.10 2803020210104 5 2103020430020 354.20 2803020210114 2103020430021 246.00 2803020210107 2103020420062 79.00 2803020210108 2103020410014 54.73 2803020210109 2103020430080 51.50 2803020210112 2103020430045 246.00 2803020220060 4.70 2103020430015 58.30 2803020210081 8.50 2103020430014 246.00 2803020210072 539.50 2103020430030 100.00 2803020210023 403.20 2103020430031 99.10 2803020220055 182.70 2103020430039 126.30 2803020220054 51.50 2103020430027 246.00 2803020220040 350.30 2103020430028 85.50 2103020330025 324.40 2103020430029 125.00 2103020330027 534 .20 2103020430074 1342.10 2803020220012 259,60 2103020340144 344.50 2803020220006 304.70 2103020140007 207.00 2803020210029 376.50 2103020140032 207.00 2803020210010 351.00 2903020140017 334.80 2803020210009 268.80 2103020140033 174.50 2803020210007 51.50 2903020140032 331.40 . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings . For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification ID Amount ID Amount 2903020410072 298,60 3303020320012 246.00 2903020410066 56.60 3303020320012 174.50 2903020410077 369,90 2903020330048 346.90 2903020410042 51.50 2903020330010 81,90 2903020410041 194.50 2903020330013 377,50 2903020410039 61,50 2903020330076 452.70 2903020410029 346,90 2903020330073 246.00 2903020140063 126,60 2903020330062 286.70 2903020410025 211.40 3003020440049 331.40 2903020410007 174.50 3003020440 116.10 2103020140018 207.00 31030201 123.00 2903020410055 395.40 3003020 78.50 2903020140066 246.00 3003 126.60 2903020410092 252.80 300 266.30 2903020410093 262.50 31 246.00 2903020410080 252.80 108.00 2103020140020 432.40 17 51.50 2903020440129 207.00 140051 516.30 2103020140016 207.00 130012 249.40 2903020340029 147.00 0110088 454.10 . 2903020340005 228,90 3020110090 387.20 2903020340008 61.70 03020110007 211.60 2903020340018 363, 3103020110066 133.40 2903020340020 24 3103020140022 65.80 3203020210009 3103020140042 68.60 2903020340040 3103020140035 283.00 2903020340043 3203020230026 301.30 2903020340045 3203020230046 252.80 2903020340048 3203020230018 333.80 2903020340084 .40 3103020140044 687.90 2903020330026 .20 3103020110085 314.90 2903020330030 186.70 3203020220003 65.10 2103020140014 207.00 3103020110022 246.00 2103020130089 127.00 3203020220017 324.60 2803020410089 586.50 3203020220020 97.45 2803020410106 752.00 3203020220028 51.50 2803020410003 288.00 3203020210029 71.90 2803020410035 1790.10 3203020220065 246.00 2803020410036 1004.30 3203020210046 333.00 2803020420098 166.00 3203020210054 474.50 3303020310065 351.30 3203020220079 68.30 3303020310002 64.90 3203020220085 373.60 3303020310007 170.20 3203020220094 147.70 3303020240012 246.00 2903020320034 552.70 3303020240027 380.40 2903020320022 246.00 . . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification ID Amount ID Amount 2903020320016 82,10 2903020340081 354.20 2903020320086 246.00 3203020130010 136.80 3003020410028 51.50 3203020130048 88.70 2903020320049 442.00 3203020130050 336.70 2903020320044 305.20 3203020120053 344,50 2903020320068 367.30 3203020130084 313,90 3003020410022 179.70 3203020130034 113.00 3003020410019 294.50 3203020130029 393,20 3303020340021 174,50 2003020320001 269.90 2003020440032 119.50 210302013 246,00 2003020140007 107.90 21030201 207,00 2003020130012 308.10 2103020 207.00 2903020420009 710.70 2103 168.00 2903020240037 81.90 210 184.50 2903020240050 293.50 21 174.50 2003020240011 58.30 174.50 2003020240009 249.40 97 246.00 2003020210020 361.00 140022 305.20 3303020140071 262.50 140023 249.60 . 2003020210015 446.90 0140079 51.50 2003020210013 174.50 3020140032 211.60 3303020140074 295.00 3 03020310092 370.10 2003020220022 346. 3103020240013 95.70 2003020220009 2 0 3103020310078 353.20 2003020230017 3103020220062 207.00 3403020220006 3103020220034 262.50 3403020220010 3003020330066 51.50 3403020230024 3103020410026 246.00 3403020220068 3103020410021 51.50 3403020230091 5.90 3103020410039 54.90 3403020230090 0.00 3103020440014 2911.00 2003020320004 382.90 1903020340031 361.00 2003020330036 337.70 1903020340007 334.80 2903020210007 233.60 3303020110129 272.20 2003020330077 354.20 3303020140002 51.50 2003020330074 177.60 3403020220013 123.60 1903020440048 54.60 3403020220076 85.50 1903020440045 281.90 3303020110111 400.80 2903020110050 347.10 3303020110116 71.90 2903020110057 419.20 3303020140022 95.80 2103020330012 341.10 3303020140118 51.50 2003020410038 422.10 3303020140086 113.80 2903020310043 385.30 3303020140013 246.00 2903020310014 465.30 3303020140015 184.70 . 2903020310024 462.40 3303020110136 694 .70 City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property ID 3303020110138 2803020420087 3203020320049 3203020320005 3303020110044 3303020110048 2803020440050 3303020140120 3303020110126 3303020110030 3303020140128 3303020140131 3303020130042 3303020130043 3303020110084 3303020110086 3303020110061 3303020110065 2803020430066 2803020430004 3303020120017 3303020120016 3303020120157 3303020130045 3303020130028 3303020130029 3303020130022 3303020130066 3303020130061 2803020430010 2803020430012 3303020120034 3303020120139 3303020120110 3303020120062 3303020120116 3303020130002 3303020120094 3303020120091 3303020120089 3303020120087 3303020120086 3303020120066 3303020120083 Certification Amount 71,50 64.90 90.00 90.00 174.50 313,90 90.00 389,60 467.80 321.70 246,00 246.00 402,60 249.40, 247.60 276.10 608.40 298.40 389.80 90.00 268.80 116.80 386. 2 0 Property ID 3303020120100 3303020210109 3303020210102 3303020210116 3303020210063 3303020210059 3303020210048 3303020210123 3303020210008 3303020210 33030202 3303020 33030 330 28 35 10058 330057 0320057 3020430005 1 03020340060 2803020110040 3.20 6.00 126.40 285.30 246.00 246.00 54.90 201.40 823.80 340.60 631.30 246.00 196.00 146.00 280.60 . Certification Amount 272.20 246.00 265.90 68.50 51.50 255.70 198,30 340.60 402.70 236.00 208.50 123.00 554.10 246,00 353.90 246,00 246,00 54.90 61.50 246.00 201.90 58.30 1398.60 . . . . . MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor and Council ~ ~ Rose Holman, MIS Specialist \"Y 1211 5/06 Rollover of funds I would like to roll over the following funds: MIS Finance Police Fire Inspections Wireless Network, 100-4020-5310 Website Upgrades 100-4020-5310 Springbrook Software 100-4030-5310 Ruggedized Laptops 100-4060- 5 310 Digital Video Camera 100-4070-5310 Bldg Permit Software 100-4080-5310 Ruggedized Laptop 100-4080-5310 f28Vr~fD $20,000 (2005 unspent) $ 3,500 (2005 unspent) $ 8,300 $ 4,500 $ 1,000 $13,500 $ 6,000 ($5,000 - 2005 unspent) All of these projects did not get completed in 2006 for various reasons and will be completed in 2007. . . . TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: 1 CITY OF STILLWATER MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Sharon Harrison, Finance Direct~) December 19, 2006 Utility Billing Adjustments Description Recommendation Construction & Tree Watering Adjust billing to start July 2006. . RESOLUTION 2006-262 APPROVAL OF RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH ALLST AR WIRELESS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, MN that the Maintenance Contract Agreement between the City of Stillwater and Allstar Wireless for Public Works radio maintenance, as on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: . Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . ALLS---*R Maintenance Contract Agreement . i I ,- J.---' ,--J ,--.--i r--P" ~$ J~I Js ~~ r.---~~ _._~.~ ~~~ -~- ~/ ".- -;; 451 East Cliff Road. Suite 101 Burnsvllle. MN 55337 Name: StiJIwater Public Works 216 N. 4rth Street StiJIwater, MN 55082 Tim Thomsen/Superintendent 651-275-4102 651-351-2844 Date: December 18,2006 Maintenance Period: Jan.t 2007 - December 31, 2007 Payment Schedule: Quarterly Special Instructions/Comments: Address: City, State, Zip: Contact Name: Telephone: Fax Number: Radio Maintenance Agreement Item Quantity Description Location Place of Service Monthly Fees Rate/Mo. Total 1 I Basel Kenwood Mobile **city hall customer site $8.00 $8.00 2 I Basel Kenwood Mobile **front desk customer site $8.00 $8.00 3 15 Mobiles! maxtracl ***maxar public works customer site $8.00 $120.00 4 14 Kenwood TK-762 Mobiles public works customer si te $8.00 $112.00 5 7 Kenwood/ Motorola Portables public works Allstar shop $7.00 $49.00 6 3 Mobile Radios engineering customer site $8.00 $24.00 7 2 Portable Radios engineering customer site $7.00 $. 8 1 Motorola Base wi Pwr Supply Wilkins Street Time & Materials $0.00 9 2 Kenwood TK 762 Mobiles/69/49 warranty warranty $0.00 $0.00 **covers radio; mic & pwr sply are above contract *** parts are scarse. Radio may need to be replaced Monthly Total $335.00 · Maintenance Agreement customers receive priority service on all equipment. · Trip Charge is included. · Service Hours are Mon. - Fri., 8AM - 5:00 PM excluding holidays. Calls coming in after 3PM may receive on-site service the next day. After Hour Emergency Service is Available for an extra fee. . This agreement covers all repairs. Physical, liquid or damage other than normal wear & tear will be above contract · Batteries & Antennas are accessory items. · Annual Preventive Maintenance Is Included on All Equipment. AIIStar Wireless Inc. Customer . By: By: Date: . . . AIIStar Wireless Hardware Support Agreement General Provisions Schedule Maintenance: Includes the labor and parts necessary to inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment at the service center listed on the reverse side of this Agreement, according to the coverage selected (See Rate I or Rate 2). Rate 1: This rate reflects coverage limited to internal components of the chassis and control head (if applicable) only. Service for all supporting accessories (i.e., vehicle battery, power supply, wiring to radio, antenna parts, microphone, speaker) will be at regular rates (Time & Material). Rate 2: This rate reflects coverage to all chassis, control head, and accessories supporting the operation of the 2-way radio. Power to the radio must be free from noise interference and supply proper radio power levels, Field Service: Is included in maintenance agreement. T & M calls will be charged a trip fee, Unlimited Number of Service Calls: During the Contract period, all parts and labor are included as described under Rate 1 or Rate 2 in the yearly charge. When requested, service will be furnished during normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (Except on National Holidays). 24-hour on-call service is available with charges over and above the Contract rate. Service provided under this Agreement shall not include labor, parts or expenses necessary to repair damage caused by acts of God, strikes, fire, water, accident, misuse, or service by unauthorized personnel. AlIStar Wireless Inc., will not be liable, for any failure or delay in performance due in whole of part to any cause beyond AllStar Wireless control. AllStar Wireless shall not be liable for loss or profit or other economic loss, indirect, special, consequential or other similar damages arising out of any breach of this Agreement or obligations under this Agreement. Invoices will be rendered and payment is to be made in advance on a basis at the current rates. No Service will be performed if your account is 30 days past due. This Agreement will renew itself automatically each year at the rates in effect at the time of renewal and will continue on an annual basis unless cancelled by either party by 30 day written notice. Units added to the existing Contract Agreement will be pro-rated to maintain annual renewal of all covered units. Customer will pay, or reimburse, ASW for all state and local taxes imposed on Customer or ASW as a result of this Agreement. This Agreement may be assigned only with the prior written consent of ASW. This Agreement is governed by the Laws of the State of Minnesota. FCC records and requirements are the responsibility of the licensee. This Agreement includes an annual preventive maintenance check of system to ensure maximum uptime per customer request. Agreement is contingent upon verification of quantities, serial numbers and units in good working condition. SA Customer will receive a 5% discount on battery and accessory items. Customer will receive a 5% discount for annual billing. * When signed on the reverse side, this Agreement shall be in effect as described above. . . . October 18, 2006 Jay Kimble Mayor City of Stillwater 214 N 4th ST Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Mayor Kimble, I am writing on behalf of the Board of Art Reach Alliance to request general operating support in the amount of $2,000. As you know Art Reach Alliance is working hard to meet its goal of connecting the community and the artfwhile particularly working to support a variety of art events in Stillwater. During the past year ArtReach Alliance... . Coordinated events that benefited over 17,000 community members. . Worked to keep most of our events at no-cost, so that all members of our community can attend and benefit from a variety of art experiences. . Provided free hands-on art activities in Stillwater city parks during the summer to over 800 children (Pioneer Park and Teddy Bear Park) . Expanded the Valley Reads program, our community wide read, in April, and in 2006 saw participation increase to over 1500. . We worked to expand our community partnerships and participated in the Partnership Plan's Art to Heart event, the Chamber of Commerce's Summer Tuesdays, and worked with area art groups to host a variety of events. The City of Stillwater has been generously supported ArtReach Alliance in the past. We have hosted a variety of visual, music and literary events in 2006, please see our website at www.artreachalliance.org for a full calendar. We appreciate your important support of the arts, and your support of our efforts to build community. Thank you so much for the opportunity to submit a request, Sincerely, Jessica Pack Executive Director ..w.ST OF BILLS .HIBIT " A" TO RESOLUTION #2006-255 1 st Line/Leewes Ventures LLC Ace Hardware ACS Government Systems Alex Air Apparatus, Inc All Tec American Tire Distributors Armor Security Inc. AT&T Bailey Construction BCAlTraining & Development Big Ink Soard of Water Commissioner Bonestroo, Rosen, Anderlik Bryan Rock Products, Inc. Buberl Black Dirt, Inc. Buberl, Larry C3 Visuals Cardinal Tracking Carquest Cartridge World Clarey's Safety Equipment _ark, Luann oca Cola Commissioner of Transportation Computer Services of Florida Cub Foods Dalco FBI-LEEDA Fire Guard Foley, Belsaw Co. Force America G&K Galls GCR Minneapolis Truck Tire Center Glaser, Stuart Gopher State One Call Grand Prix Vending Gray Auto Electric, Inc. Greeder & Mondor Electric Co. Hansen, Larry Heavy Equipment Repair, Inc. I/O Solutions Insight Public Sector Ategra Telecom, Inc. ~nterstate Batteries J,H Larson Electric Concession Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies MN Regional Training Vetter Kevlar Air Bags Alarm Monitoring Tires Monitoring Service for Teddy Bear Park Telephone Application Two for 2006 Sidewalk Project Training Registration Fees Dasher Board November 2006 WAC Charges Professional Engineering Services AG Lime Black Dirt November 2006 Animal Transport Computer Software Computer Equipment Equipment Repair Supplies Refill Ink Safety Equipment Cleaning Public Works Soda for Concessions Construction Survey Ticket Labels, Replace POS Terminal Concession Supplies Janitorial Supplies Membership for 2007 Fire Sprinkler Inspection Equipment Repair Supplies Digital Manual/Wire Harness for Streets Uniform Cleaning, Rugs, Towels, Mops General Supplies Tires Reimburse for Calendar September Billable Tickets Concession Supplies Equipment Repair Supplies Lift Station Repairs Council Member Orientation Lunch Equipment Repair Supplies National Firefighter Selection Inventory Forms MIS Computer Equipment Telephone Batteries Equipment Repair Supplies 711,74 485,92 200.00 2,056.70 288.00 1,196,64 89.46 308.82 3,692.23 120.00 197,03 2,178.00 17,683.60 80.45 93,72 150.00 424.95 6,578.50 340.19 142.68 249.71 190,00 1,772.50 51.09 2,460.00 37.74 77.69 50.00 315.00 96.36 579.65 3,065.94 38.31 483,26 34.04 694.55 132.00 122.50 160.00 24,03 80.00 191.00 582,10 897.18 26.52 686.70 EXHIBIT" A" TO RESOLUTION #2006-255 Kraus, Deborah Krongard, Leslie Lake View Hospital Layman, Colleen League of MN Cities Line-X of Hudson Menards Met Council Metro Fire Metropolitan Council MN Asphalt Pavement Assoc, MN Ice Arena Managers Association MN Occupational Health MN State Fire Chiefs Association Municipal Code Corp NAPA Auto Parts Needles Supplies North American Salt Co. Office Depot Papco Performance Plus Practioners Publishing Group Quill Corporation R&R Rivertown Newspaper Shilts, Cindy Simplex Grinnell Sprint PCS SI. Croix Boat & Packet Stick Wizard Stillwater Firefighters Relief Stillwater Gazette Stillwater Medical Group Stillwater Towing T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc Toll Gas & Welding United Rental Highway Tech Valley Trophy Watson Co. Wilson Bohannan Padlock Yocum Oil Ziegler, Inc. Zoller, Rob Page 2 Hearing Officer Services Labor to Repair Equipment Legal Blood Draws Reimburse for Batteries Insurance Deductible Machinery & Equipment General Supplies January 2007 Wastewater Service Elite Face Pieces November 2006 SAC Charges Registration Fees for Conference Annual Dues NIDA Drug Screen Membership Dues Supplemental Pages Filter Kit Cleaning Chemicals Road Salt Office Supplies Solution Valve Medical Evaluations Fund Accounting & Revenues & Receivables Office Supplies Replace Fan Motor Legal Ads Reimburse for Meals & Mileage Alarm System Monitoring Cell Phone November 2006 Billing Hockey Stick Fixing Parts Class Registration Printing and Publishing Office Visits, MD Review Forfeiture Towing Asphalt General Supplies Seminar Fees Name Plates Concession Supplies Brass Padlocks Fuel Repair Cylinder Fire Education Materials Supplies 54. 80,00 80.00 9.57 500.00 4,284.26 286,25 95,505.77 3,189.93 3,069,00 60,00 150.00 75.00 165,00 957.86 24.41 369.63 5,545.82 129.95 144.94 1,221.00 59. 69. 397.78 53,20 118.79 1,774.82 765.82 57,759.95 407.00 583.11 39.50 2,714,00 223.66 190.56 127.42 119.85 46,33 318.95 142.94 5,204,27 1,888.77 156.68 . . Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Diane Ward, City Clerk DATE: December 19,2006 SUBJECT: Towing License - Stillwater Towing . Stillwater Towing has submitted the required information and fee for their 2007 Towing License. RECOMMENDATION: With Chief Dauffenbach's approval, I recommend the issuance ofthe 2007 Towing License to Stillwater Towing. . RESOLUTION NO, 2006- RENEWAL OF TOWING LICENSE FOR 2007 WHEREAS, Stillwater Towing, Inc., has requested renewal of a towing license for 2007; and WHEREAS, all forms and documentation have been received and fees paid; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the towing license for Stillwater Towing, Inc. is renewed for the Year 2007. Adopted by Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor Attest: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . . . . o o o o ...... €A . . ...... 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The City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota hereinafter referred to as "the city", hereby grants a towing license to Stillwater Towing, Inc. hereinafter referred to as "the company" and the license shall be on the terms and conditions set forth in this license and subject to annulment and revocation as provided herein. I. EQUIPMENT, The company must provide equipment that includes at a mInImum: a. Equipment to handle all vehicles including those with fiberglass bodies. b. Vehicle dollies or flatbed for towing vehicles that cannot be moved by conventional means. c. Equipment of sufficient size to handle semi tractor trailer vehicles or in the alternative have the ability to provide this equipment to a location within a reasonable time period. d. Equipment needed to sweep and remove accident debris and also equipment to jump start vehicles. . e. Winching equipment of sufficient size and strength to winch vehicles of tractor trailer type or ability to provide this equipment to a location within a reasonable time period. f Emergency lights conforming to standards set forth in the Minnesota Highway Traffic Regulation Act and from time to time promulgated by the Commission of Public Safety of the State of Minnesota. II. FACILITIES. The company must provide storage for the vehicles it tows and these facilities must include at a minimum: a. A vehicle storage lot within the city or within a reasonable distance from the city. The storage lot must be secured by a 6 foot fence with a lockable gate. b. The storage facility must be large enough to store 15 cars. c. The facility must have indoor storage in order to protect vehicles from inclement weather when necessary to avoid damage to the vehicle or when indoor storage is ordered by the police department. . . d. The facility must have secure indoor storage that consists of at least one stall that is totally secure, even from employees of the company. These stalls are used for the storage for vehicles that are to be held as evidence or that may contain evidence and are awaiting a search warrant. III, IMPOUND AND RELEASE PROCEDURES. The towing company must agree to abide by the Stillwater Police Department's policy and procedure directives dealing with the release of vehicles to citizens. They must further agree to abide by "hold" orders issued by members of the police department. The companies and their drivers must agree to abide by the requirements of the police impound report filled out by the officer at the scene of the tow. IV. RESPONSE TIME TO THE SCENE OF TOW OR TO IMPOUND LOT. All tow companies must agree to a minimum response time of ten minutes to the scene of a requested tow or to the impound lot, or unless a longer period is required because of a need for special equipment. V. RESOLUTION OF COMPLAINTS, All tow companies must provide to the Stillwater Police Chief a procedure for handling citizen's complaints dealing with the tow service. This procedure must be submitted within 30 days of the granting of this license. . VI. CRIMINAL HISTORY AND DRIVING RECORD CHECKS, All owners and drivers must agree to a criminal history and driving record check and a history of theft or drug related crimes and any convictions for DWI, reckless driving or repeated speeding violations shall render that driver or owner disqualified to provide any service hereunder. VII. INSURANCE, The company shall carry and keep in full force and effect general liability insurance to include coverage of any damage to towed vehicles, and proof of this insurance shall be on file with the city prior to the issuance of this license. VIII, CLEAN-UP. The tow driver shall clean up the debris at accident scenes. IX. INSPECTION. The equipment and facilities ofthe company shall be subject to inspection by the Police Chief or his designee to insure compliance with the provisions of this license. X. NON-EXCLUSIVE. This license shall be non-exclusive and shall not preclude the city from granting as many additional licenses as they see fit. In the event of additional licenses, tows will be divided among the companies according to the interests of Public Safety as ordered by the Police Chief. . XI. REVOCATION OF LICENSE. The breach of any covenant or condition contained in this license shall be grounds for revocation hereof. The revocation shall be ordered by the Stillwater Police Chief and any company that feels aggrieved by his decision may appeal his decision to the City Council where the company shall be entitled to a full hearing. Attest: Diane Ward, City Clerk . . . ACORDTM DUCER let/Slater, Inc. 2610 University Ave., #200 FAX (651) 641-8981 DATE (MMlDDNYYY) 12/12/2006 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MA TIER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE St. Paul INSURED Stillwater Towing Inc 1656 South Greeley St. MN 55114 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A: AUTO - OWNERS INSURANCE CO. INSURER B: Scot tsdale Insurance INSURERc:Burlin ton Insurance Stillwater COVERAGES MN 55082 INSURER 0: INSURER E: THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN. THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADD'L POLICY EFFECTIVE Pg~.fJ(~,.\;~~N LTR INSRD TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER DATE (MMlDDIYY) LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ - ~~~~M?E~~ir?ence) COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY $ I CLAIMS MADE D OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ - PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ - GENERAL AGGREGATE $ GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS-COM~OPAGG $ I nPRO- n POLICY JECT LOC A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY 4411423600 12/01/2006 12/01/2007 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 300,000 - (Ea accident) $ - ANY AUTO - ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ X SCHEDULED AUTOS - ..!... HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ X NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accident) - - PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ 300000 B ~ ANY AUTO CTOO110649 12/01/2006 12/01/2007 OTHER THAN EA ACC $ X Hired Autos AUTO ONLY: AGG $ EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ ~ OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ $ ~ DEDUCTIBLE $ RETENTION $ $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND I WCSTATU-;I IOTH- TORY LIMITS ER EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY ANY PROPRIETORlPARTNERlEXECUTIVE E,L EACH ACCIDENT $ --.- OFFK:ERlMEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ If yes, describe under $ SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L, DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT C OTHER On Hook Coverage 037BROO021 12/01/2006 12/01/2007 Limit $50,000 Comp Ded $1000 Coll Ded $1000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATlONS/LOCATlONSNEHICLESlEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS Provides Evidence of Insurance CERTIFICATE HOLDER (651)430-8809 City of Stillwater Attn: Sue Moore 216 N4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ~~ , Jeffrey Stanley/AML ACORD 25 (2001/08) INS025 (0108).06 AMS VMP Mortgage Solutions, Inc, (800)327-0545 @ ACORD CORPORATION 1988 Page1<:>f2 . MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council ~ Shawn Sanders, Director of Public Works December 13, 2006 Carry Over of 2006 Capital Outlay Items DISCUSSION This year staff requests that Council approve carryover of 2006 capital outlay that was unspent for 2006 into 2007. Rec Center Fund Lily Lake Ice Arena $140,000.00 Parks Fund Lowell Park 2001 unspent Lowell Park 2002 unspent Lowell Park 2003 unspent $180,000.00 $175,000.00 $165,000.00 . Nature Preserve Trail System 2000 unspent Nature Preserve Trail (land sale) unspent Trail maintenance improve trail system 2006 unspent Munke1witz Park hnprovements 2006 unspent $22,670.00 $82,404.00 $50,000.00 $86,112.31 (remaining work to be completed Spring 2007) Park improvements 2004 unspent Park equipment 2004 unspent Hard court rehabilitation carryover 2006 Lowell Park restroom carry over 2006 $40,000.00 $25,000.00 $5,130.00 $3,776.00 Streets Fund Street automotive 2006 carryover Street equipment 2006 carryover $29,875.13 $6,804.00 Sewer Fund Sewer lift station improvements 2003 unspent Sewer lift station improvements 2004 unspent Sewer lift station improvements 2005 unspent $56,000.00 $160,000.00 $18,000.00 . For 2006 we will be spending $108,854.84 of this money on Nelson, Aip1e and Echo lift stations. We are just waiting for the final invoices. The carry over for lift station improvements will be $125,145.16 for 2007. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council approve the carry-over of the above capital outlay items. STAFF REQUEST ITEM . I Department: Fire I Date: December 12, 2006 I DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is) Request Council approval to carry over unexpended 2006 Capital Outlay funds and place the remaining funds into the 2007 Fife Department Capital Outlay budget. FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the costs, if any, that are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed to fund the request) Carry over requested as of December 12, 2006: 2006 Capital Outlay Machinery & Equipment 2006 Capital Outlay MIS Computer Equipment Total: $ 5,800.00 J 1.000.00 $ 6,800.000 . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED Yes No X ALL COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO BE PLACED IN THE COUNCIL MATERIAL PACKET. Submitted by: Stuart W. Glaser Date: December 12, 2006 . . MEMORANDUM From: Mayor and Council Rose Holman, MIS Specialist (0 & 12/15/06 ~ / To: Date: Subject: Rollover of funds I would like to roll over the following funds: 1 00-4020-531 0 100-4030-5310 100-4060- 5 310 100-4070-5310 100-4080-5310 $23,500 (2005 unspent) $ 8,300 $ 4,500 $ 1,000 $19,500 ($5,000 - 2005 unspent) . . (~jlJ)Yate~ 'HE B'RTHPLACE Of ""NNES01A ~ TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director DATE: December 14, 2006 MEETING DATE: December 19, 2006 REGARDING: Rollover of 2006 funds I am requesting that the following funds be rolled over to 2007: 4055-3099 Planning 4080-5310 Building Ins ection $50,000 $13,500 . . . . . . Memo DATE: December 15,2006 TO: Mayor and City Council Chantell Knauss~ Director of Administration FROM: RE: Departmental 2006 Capital Outlay Carry-over Request Plant/City Hall Staff requests to carryover from 2006 Capital Outlay the amount of $5,000 for the upgrade of the 6 Ballast Lights along the City Hall entrance ramp. . . . STAFF REQUEST ITEM I Department: MIS I Date: 12/11/06 DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Briefly outline what the request is) Purchase of Computer for Engineering Department. FINANCIAL IMPACT (Briefly outline the costs, if any, that are associated with this request and the proposed source of the funds needed to fund the request) Money was encumbered for this item in 2006 Capital Outlay budget. Cost of computer is $1283.14 plus tax. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ATTACHED Yes X No ALL COUNCIL REQUEST ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY CLERK A MINIMUM OF FIVE WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO BE PLACED IN THE COUNCIL MATERIAL PACKET. 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Refer to your invoice for final information regarding order detail, including tax & shipping amounts. Prices have been rounded to the nearest dollar for online display. Additional terms and conditions may apply, All sales are subject to Dell's Terms and Conditions of Sale located at wwwdell.com unless you have a separate written agreement with Dell. Picture is for illustrative purposes only. Price may increase or decrease depending on options selected. Copyright 1999-2006 Delllnc, Battery Recall I About Delli Conditions of Sale & Site Terms I Unresolved Issues I NEW Privacy Policy I Contact Us I Site Map Large Text sn ECM5 ~ Top http://premierecomm.dell.com/dellstore/PopUps/popup -print_ cart.aspx?c=us&cs=rc9568... 12/11/2006 . Memo DATE: December 12, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council ~r:--\ Sharon Harriso Finance Director / . Arbitrage Compliance-Engagement Letter FROM: RE: BACKGROUND All tax exempt bonds issued since 1986 are subject to federal arbitrage regulations. These regulations require that rebatable arbitrage be determined and reported every 5 years and at the . time bonds are called or when bonds are paid in full. Attached is an engagement letter with the auditing firm ofHLB Taugtes Redpath, Ltd. acknowledging our understanding of services regarding rebatable arbitrage calculations/reporting for the year 2007. The City has contracted with HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd. several times in the past for just this same service and have been extremely pleased with the service provided. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends hiring HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd to perform arbitrage calculations/reporting for the City for the year 2007. . RESOLUTION 2006-256 . APPROVAL OF ENGAGEMENT LETTER - ARBITRAGE AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, MN that the Engagement Letter for Arbitrage Agreed-Upon Procedures between the City of Stillwater and HLB Tautges Redpath, Ltd., as on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . . . . . 853345.1 . Tautges Redpath. Ltd. Certified Public Accountants and Consultants ENGAGEMENT LETTER - ARBITRAGE AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES December 6, 2006 City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Weare pleased to confirm our understanding of the nature and limitations of the services we are to provide for the City of Stillwater, Minnesota. We will apply the agreed-upon procedures which the City has specified, listed in the attached schedule, to arbitrage compliance of the City as of the date of this letter prepared in accordance with IRS regulations. This engagement is solely to assist the City in complying with arbitrage regulations. Our engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures will be conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures is solely the responsibility of those parties specified in the report. Consequently, we make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described in the attached schedule either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the procedures, we will describe any restrictions on the performance of the procedures in our report, or will not issue a report as a result of this engagement. Because the agreed-upon procedures listed in the attached schedule do not constitute an examination, we will not express an opinion on arbitrage compliance. In addition, we have no obligation to perform any procedures beyond those listed in the attached schedule. We will submit a report listing the procedures performed and our findings. This report is intended solely for the use of the City, and should not be used by anyone other than this specified party. Our report will contain a paragraph indicating that had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our attention that would have been reported to you. Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls, including monitoring ongoing activities; for obtaining the calculation of the arbitrage rebate liability in accordance with IRS regulations; and for selecting the criteria and for determining that such criteria are appropriate for your purposes. Management is responsible for management decisions and functions, for designating an individual with suitable skills, knowledge or experience to oversee arbitrage calculatiQns and tax return preparation services we provide; and for evaluating the adequacy and results of those services and accepting responsibility for 4810 White Bear Parkway White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 651 4267000 651 4265004 Fax www.hlbtrcom 1303 South Frontage Road Suite 13 Hastings, Minnesota 55033 651 4804990 651 426 5004 Fax HlB Tautges Redpath, ltd. is a member of I!IIlnfernational. a world-wide organization of accounting firms and business advisors. City of Stillwater Arbitrage Agreed Upon Procedures Engagement December 6, 2006 Page 2 . them. The employee assigned to oversee the arbitrage calculation and tax return preparation services is Sharon Harrison. Our fees for these services will be at are standard hourly rates. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable on presentation. We appreciate the opportunity to assist you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. If the need for additional procedures arises, our agreement with you will need to be revised. It is customary for us to enumerate these revisions in an addendum to this letter. If additional specified parties of the report are added, we will require that they acknowledge in writing their responsibility for the sufficiency of procedures. Very truly yours, HLB TAUTGES REDPATH, LTD. ~~ . Peggy A. Moeller, CPA PAM:clc RESPONSE: This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota. By: Title: Date: By: Title: Date: . 715694.1 . . . City of Stillwater Arbitrage Agreed Upon Procedures Engagement December 6, 2006 Page 3 Arbitrage Agreed Upon Procedures Responsible Party Procedure HLBTR City 1. Determine initial rebate computation requirements and X computation periods. 2. For bond issues requiring a rebate computation, provide the X information as identified on the attached "client to provide" list. 3. Prepare arbitrage rebate computations. X 715694.1 CITY OF STILL WATER, MINNESOTA Items need for Arbitrage Rebate Calculation 1. Certificate of Purchaser or Underwriters Certificate. This document indicates if there was a re-offering price adjustment. 2. Arbitrage certificate or nonarbitrage certificate. 3. Finance directors "Receipt of Delivery" certificate. This document details the amount received from the bond sale. 4. A schedule of cash transactions of both the Debt Service and Capital Project Funds. This schedule should indicate the date of the transaction, amount and type (receipt or disbursement). Earnings on investments must be identifiable. 5. Debt payment schedule. 6. Form 8038G - Information Return for Tax Exempt Government Obligations. 7. Resolution authorizing issuance and awarding sale of bond issue. 8. New Issue Insurance Policy (if applicable). 853349.1 . . . . . . Memo DATE: December 15,2006 TO: Mayor and City Council Chantell Knaus~ Director of Administration FROM: RE: Mil Life Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Renewal Attached are the City's renewal rates for the basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance ($20,000 coverage) the City provides its full-time employees through MIl Life, effective for January 1,2006 - December 31, 2007. The renewal rates are $4.80 per employee per month. This reflects a 0% increase in premium cost from 2006. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Renewal Rates for Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance with MIl Life. . December 5,2006 Group Name: City of Stillwater Group Number: OMN437 Dear Mil Customer: Each year Mil Life reviews your policy and premium rates based on the experience and current demographics of your account. Effective 01/01/2007 your premium rate per month will be as follows: Coverage Renewal Rate Current Rate Base Group Term Life/$I,OOO Accidental Death & Dismemberment/$I,OOO $ 0.210 $ 0.030 $ 0.210 $ 0.030 Rates are guaranteed for one year. If you have any questions about this policy renewal or if we can be . of service in any other way, please contact your marketing representative. Sincerely, ~~.~~ Diane Fryer Life Underwriter cc: TaniaBriggs (651) 662-4717 e . . . RESOLUTION NO. 2006-257 APPROVING LIFE INSURANCE RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2007 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota that the annual renewal rate, scheduled to become effective January 1,2007 for the City's group life insurance benefit in the amount of $20,000 per benefits eligible employee, of $4.80 per month is hereby approved. Adopted by the City Council this 19th of December 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk LARRYJ.DAUFFENBACH . CHIEF OF POLICE CRAIG T. PETERSON CAPTAIN THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT December 14,2006 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, The purpose of this letter is to obtain your approval for payment of $10,000 to Stillwater Ford in payment for the "Guaranteed Maintenance Agreement". The maintenance agreement establishes a guaranteed avenue for repair and maintenance of police vehicles in the upcoming year. Funding for this maintenance agreement will come from the capital outlay budget. A copy of the maintenance agreement is attached. Sincerely, Captain Craig T. Peterson . . 212 North 4th Street · Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Business Phone: (651) 351-4900 · Fax: (651) 351-4940 Police Response/Assistance: 911 www.ci.stillwater.mn.us RESOLUTION 2006-258 APPROVAL OF POLICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, MN that the Police Vehicle Maintenance Agreement between the City of Stillwater and Stillwater Ford, as on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . . . . . . GUARANTEED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made as of the _ day of , 2006, between the City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, ("City") and Stillwater Ford, Inc., an authorized Ford dealer located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota ("Ford"). 1. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish guaranteed maintenance for police car with VIN # that has been purchased by the City from Ford, which will extend the useful life of this police car and provide for its efficient use, which will ultimately increase its trade-in value. '0 ......,." t> l) 2. For the police car, the City will deposit with Ford the sum of $ / , 0(/(/. , which must be kept as a credit to the City's account by Ford and expended only as set forth in this Agreement (the "Fund"). 3. The Fund will be used for any scheduled maintenance and repairs that are not covered by the warranty. Amounts may be drawn from the Fund only at the direction of the Police Chief of the City or his designee and at the option of the Police Chief or designee and for no other purpose. 4. The Fund may not be drawn upon or used by Ford for any other purpose and not for any maintenance or other work performed on the police car except by written authority of the Police Chief or his designee. 5. Sums remaining in the Fund when the police car is either traded in or sold will be returned by Ford to the City. In view of the administrative expense of handling the Fund, the sums remaining will be returned without interest. THIS AGREEMENT MADE this day of ,2006. CITY OF STILLWATER By Jay L. Kimble, Mayor Attest: Diane F . Ward, Clerk STILL WATER FORD, INC. By Its . RESOLUTION 2005-259 ADOPTING DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES LOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 00001 WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Stillwater to certify to the County the delinquent utility charges. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, which the attached list constitutes the delinquent sewer charges and is hereby levied as an assessment against those parcels and the total is $117,758.53 Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: . Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings . For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification 10 Amount 10 Amount 2803020340062 293.10 2803020320049 301.30 2803020330094 327,50 2803020320140 246.00 2803020330083 207,00 2803020320144 246.00 2903020440097 378.50 2903020410009 550.95 2903020440026 246.00 2803020340007 440,00 2803020330107 321.20 2803020340087 123.20 2803020340110 259.10 2803020320092 78.70 2803020330061 566.70 2803020320033 133.30 2803020340105 386.70 2803020230064 147.00 2803020340044 113,00 2803020230060 295.50 3203020320030 1340.00 2803020230136 324,60 2803020330059 429.40 2803020320013 218.70 2803020330066 402.70 2803020320100 725.90 2803020330074 386.40 2803020320102 246,00 2803020330100 82.10 2803020320099 291.60 2903020440020 324.60 2803020230132 352.70 2803020330016 65.10 2803020310050 55.50 2903020440009 205.10 2803020310132 260.85 2903020440017 278.50 2803020310135 190.00 2903020440016 116.40 2803020310107 502.80 . 2903020440041 246.00 2803020310059 244,10 2903020440104 167.40 2803020310131 54.90 2903020440075 255.70 2803020310049 275.10 2903020440070 136.70 2803020240104 350.80 2903020430020 249.40 2803020240099 126.60 2903020430027 458.00 2803020310098 78.50 2903020430031 311.50 2803020310138 417.30 2903020430053 419.70 2803020310042 246.00 2903020430075 94.00 2803020310031 246.00 3203020120011 65.10 2803020310088 452.30 3203020120049 70.50 2803020310004 528.90 3203020120048 246.00 2803020310091 90.00 3203020120019 291.60 2803020310009 388.70 3203020120018 66.90 2803020310021 270.00 3203020110020 246.00 2803020310022 181.30 3203020110019 123.00 2803020310032 366.80 2803020230081 308.10 2803020130128 249.40 2803020230085 246.00 2803020130150 74.70 2803020230113 255.70 2803020130092 75.30 2803020320046 246,00 2803020130083 68.50 2803020320125 65.10 2803020130081 386.40 2803020320085 69.90 2803020240075 376.50 2803020320075 295.50 2803020240059 58,30 2803020320039 282,50 2803020240061 386.40 2803020320037 113,00 2803020240064 279,80 . 2803020230108 297.90 2803020240051 223.40 . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification ID Amount ID Amount 2803020240053 429.40 2803020210043 301.80 2803020230140 221.70 2803020210004 246.00 2803020230046 51.50 2103020340112 51.50 2803020230022 221.90 2103020340133 132.00 2803020230023 488.50 2103020340148 262.50 2803020240025 86.60 2103020340129 286.00 2803020240028 403,20 2103020340073 246.00 2803020120063 357.10 2103020340080 174.50 2803020120069 143.60 2103020340051 181.30 2803020120115 579.75 2103020340037 333.30 2803020120078 884.60 2103020340041 208.50 2803020120094 346.00 2103020330079 334.30 2803020240018 291.60 2103020330064 113,00 2803020240020 258.80 2103020330062 246.00 2803020240038 113.00 2103020330067 256.20 2803020240039 194.30 2103020340022 242.50 2803020240041 68.50 2103020340034 268,80 2803020230019 122.70 2103020340036 246.00 2803020220088 298.40 2803020120029 266.40 . 2803020220086 119.50 2803020120026 246,00 2803020220093 213,30 2803020120028 90,00 2803020220073 532.90 2103020430070 184.10 2803020220071 246.00 2103020430009 75.10 2803020210104 500.20 2103020430020 354.20 2803020210114 492.00 2103020430021 246.00 2803020210107 317.80 2103020420062 79.00 2803020210108 266.00 2103020410014 54.73 2803020210109 386.40 2103020430080 51.50 2803020210112 328.00 2103020430045 246.00 2803020220060 184.70 2103020430015 58.30 2803020210081 68.50 2103020430014 246.00 2803020210072 539.50 2103020430030 100,00 2803020210041 113.00 2103020430031 99.10 2803020210023 403.20 2103020430039 126.30 2803020220055 182.70 2103020430027 246.00 2803020220054 51.50 2103020430028 85.50 2803020220040 350.30 2103020430029 125.00 2103020330025 324.40 2103020430074 1342.10 2103020330027 534.20 2103020340144 344.50 2803020220012 259.60 2103020140007 207.00 2803020220006 304.70 2103020140032 207.00 2803020210029 376.50 2903020140017 334.80 2803020210010 351.00 2103020140033 174.50 . 2803020210009 268.80 2903020140032 331.40 2803020210007 51.50 2903020140018 276.60 City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings . For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification ID Amount ID Amount 2903020410072 298.60 3303020320012 246.00 2903020410066 56.60 3303020320012 174.50 2903020410077 369.90 2903020330048 346.90 2903020410042 51.50 2903020330010 81.90 2903020410041 194.50 2903020330013 377 .50 2903020410039 61.50 2903020330076 452.70 2903020410029 346.90 2903020330073 246.00 2903020140063 126.60 2903020330062 286.70 2903020410025 211.40 3003020440049 331.40 2903020410007 174.50 3003020440061 116.10 2103020140018 207.00 3103020110098 123.00 2903020410055 395.40 3003020440025 78.50 2903020140066 246.00 3003020440035 126.60 2903020410092 252,80 3003020440006 266.30 2903020410093 262.50 3103020120002 246.00 2903020410080 252.80 3103020120007 108.00 2103020140020 432.40 3103020120017 51.50 2903020440129 207.00 3103020140051 516.30 2103020140016 207.00 3103020130012 249.40 2903020340029 147.00 3103020110088 454.10 . 2903020340005 228.90 3103020110090 387.20 2903020340008 61.70 3103020110007 211.60 2903020340018 363.90 3103020110066 133.40 2903020340020 246.00 3103020140022 65.80 3203020210009 242.80 3103020140042 68.60 2903020340040 335.30 3103020140035 283.00 2903020340043 435.70 3203020230026 301.30 2903020340045 491.50 3203020230046 252.80 2903020340048 379.40 3203020230018 333.80 2903020340084 363.40 3103020140044 687.90 2903020330026 420.20 3103020110085 314.90 2903020330030 186.70 3203020220003 65.10 2103020140014 207.00 3103020110022 246.00 2103020130089 127.00 3203020220017 324.60 2803020410089 586.50 3203020220020 97.45 2803020410106 752.00 3203020220028 51.50 2803020410003 288.00 3203020210029 71.90 2803020410035 1790.10 3203020220065 246.00 2803020410036 1004.30 3203020210046 333.00 2803020420098 166.00 3203020210054 474.50 3303020310065 351.30 3203020220079 68.30 3303020310002 64.90 3203020220085 373.60 3303020310007 170.20 3203020220094 147.70 3303020240012 246.00 2903020320034 552.70 3303020240027 380.40 2903020320022 246.00 . . City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property Certification Property Certification ID Amount ID Amount 2903020320016 82.10 2903020340081 354.20 2903020320086 246.00 3203020130010 136,80 3003020410028 51.50 3203020130048 88.70 2903020320049 442,00 3203020130050 336.70 2903020320044 305.20 3203020120053 344.50 2903020320068 367.30 3203020130084 313.90 3003020410022 179.70 3203020130034 113.00 3003020410019 294.50 3203020130029 393.20 3303020340021 174.50 2003020320001 269.90 2003020440032 119.50 2103020130064 246.00 2003020140007 107.90 2103020130044 207.00 2003020130012 308.10 2103020240016 207.00 2903020420009 710.70 2103020240013 168.00 2903020240037 81.90 2103020240021 184.50 2903020240050 293.50 2103020140010 174.50 2003020240011 58.30 2103020140009 174.50 2003020240009 249.40 3203020130097 246.00 2003020210020 361.00 3203020140022 305.20 3303020140071 262.50 3203020140023 249.60 . 2003020210015 446.90 3203020140079 51.50 2003020210013 17 4.50 3203020140032 211.60 3303020140074 295.00 3103020310092 370.10 2003020220022 346.90 3103020240013 95.70 2003020220009 226.00 3103020310078 353.20 2003020230017 421.60 3103020220062 207.00 3403020220006 84.50 3103020220034 262.50 3403020220010 396.50 3003020330066 51.50 3403020230024 90.00 3103020410026 246.00 3403020220068 758.90 3103020410021 51.50 3403020230091 265.90 3103020410039 54.90 3403020230090 90.00 3103020440014 2911.00 2003020320004 382.90 1903020340031 361.00 2003020330036 337.70 1903020340007 334.80 2903020210007 233.60 3303020110129 272.20 2003020330077 354.20 3303020140002 51.50 2003020330074 177.60 3403020220013 123.60 1903020440048 54.60 3403020220076 85.50 1903020440045 281.90 3303020110111 400.80 2903020110050 347.10 3303020110116 71.90 2903020110057 419.20 3303020140022 95.80 2103020330012 341.10 3303020140118 51.50 2003020410038 422.10 3303020140086 113.80 2903020310043 385.30 3303020140013 246.00 . 2903020310014 465.30 3303020140015 184.70 2903020310024 462.40 3303020110136 694.70 City of Stillwater 2006 Certification of Delinquent Sewer Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0001 1 Year - 10% Interest Property ID 3303020110138 2803020420087 3203020320049 3203020320005 3303020110044 3303020110048 2803020440050 3303020140120 3303020110126 3303020110030 3303020140128 3303020140131 3303020130042 3303020130043 3303020110084 3303020110086 3303020110061 3303020110065 2803020430066 2803020430004 3303020120017 3303020120016 3303020120157 3303020130045 3303020130028 3303020130029 3303020130022 3303020130066 3303020130061 2803020430010 2803020430012 3303020120034 3303020120139 3303020120110 3303020120062 3303020120116 3303020130002 3303020120094 3303020120091 3303020120089 3303020120087 3303020120086 3303020120066 3303020120083 Certification Amount 71.50 64.90 90,00 90.00 174.50 313.90 90.00 389.60 467,80 321.70 246,00 246.00 402.60 249.40 247.60 276.10 608.40 298.40 389.80 90.00 268.80 116.80 386.40 249.40 296.50 246.00 416.50 291.60 246.00 273.20 246.00 126.40 285.30 246.00 246.00 54.90 201.40 823.80 340.60 631.30 246.00 196.00 146.00 280.60 Property ID 3303020120100 3303020210109 3303020210102 3303020210116 3303020210063 3303020210059 3303020210048 3303020210123 3303020210008 3303020210013 3303020210042 3303020210028 3303020220055 3303020220041 2803020340129 3303020320035 3303020320035 3003020310058 3003020330057 3203020320057 1903020430005 2803020420015 1903020340060 2803020110040 . Certification Amount 272,20 246.00 265.90 68.50 51.50 255.70 198.30 340.60 402.70 236.00 208,50 123.00 554.10 246.00 353.90 246.00 246.00 54.90 61.50 246.00 201.90 161.20 58,30 1398.60 . . . RESOLUTION 2006-260 ADOPTING DELINQUENT GARBAGE BILL CHARGES lOCAL IMPROVEMENT NO. 0002 WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Stillwater to certify to the County the delinquent garbage bill charges. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, which the attached list constitutes the delinquent garbage bill charges and is hereby levied as an assessment against those parcels and the total is $66,447.24. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th of December 2006 Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: . Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . Waste Management 2006 Certification of Delinquent Garbage Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0002 1 Year - 10% Interest . PROPERTY CERTIFICATION PROPERTY CERTIFICATION 10 AMOUNT 10 AMOUNT 2803020440032 $51.89 2903020340040 $203.65 3303020140030 $97.77 2803020210041 $156.28 3303020140120 $274.53 2803020220055 $178.20 3303020110045 $240.83 2803020220040 $244.41 3303020140128 $209.93 3303020240027 $280.20 3303020110086 $280.20 2903020410025 $156.08 3303020130043 $244.41 2903020330062 $252.02 2803020430004 $209.87 3003020440049 $240.83 2803020430010 $283.65 3003020440061 $98.21 3303020130061 $244.41 3303020320033 $209.87 3303020130030 $66.35 2803020320100 $244.41 3303020130030 $169.28 3203020120053 $280.20 3303020130029 $59.80 3203020220004 $178.20 3303020120066 $279.09 3103020140044 $389.29 3303020120062 $494.09 3103020140035 $198.63 . 3303020120091 $253.36 2803020310004 $244.41 3403020230104 $229.58 2803020310091 $197.80 3403020220038 $57.40 2803020310059 $89.93 3403020230090 $244.45 2803020210112 $244.41 3403020230091 $244.41 2803020210109 $356.14 3303020140074 $244.41 2103020130074 $281 .99 2103020430018 $57.40 2103020130062 $209.87 2103020430014 $179.07 2103020130063 $244.41 2103020130041 $209,80 3003020410003 $324.54 2803020130092 $98.54 3203020130034 $178.20 2803020130071 $487.18 2803020430105 $113.36 2803020240075 $204.16 3303020210052 $66.21 2803020210004 $209.87 2903020320068 $481.04 2103020130064 $238.41 2803020240105 $152.03 2003020440024 $142.14 2903020140066 $280.20 3303020210102 $100.20 3203020120001 $81.28 2903020310043 $155.58 2803020440057 $206.80 3203020130097 $251.13 3303020320030 $117.80 2103020110003 $244.41 2103020140007 $244.41 2903020410072 $117.80 2103020140025 $57.40 2103020430027 $117.80 2803020240061 $293.74 2103020140020 $280.20 2803020240028 $251.13 3303020120034 $117,80 3203020130084 $248.30 2803020420115 $122.82 2803020410106 $60.40 . 2903020340005 $255.60 2803020310031 $244.41 3203020140032 $231.83 2803020240020 $279.09 . Waste Management 2006 Certification of Delinquent Garbage Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0002 1 Year - 10% Interest PROPERTY CERTIFICATION PROPERTY CERTIFICATION 10 AMOUNT 10 AMOUNT 2803020210104 $497.19 3203020230018 $135.42 2803020210135 $499.04 3303020340021 $206.80 2803020220073 $481.04 3303020210028 $300.00 2803020220089 $482.54 2803020210009 $177.46 2903020110049 $244.41 2803020210029 $251.12 2003020320001 $119.41 2103020330079 $244.62 2803020230132 $192.89 2103020230004 $295.62 2903020410080 $244.41 2803020430012 $280.20 2903020410077 $228.46 2803020120078 $462.57 3103020120002 $178.20 2903020240053 $280.20 2803020340044 $244.41 3103020430009 $178.20 2803020340007 $244.41 3103020110098 $92.85 2803020330027 $204.63 2803020340105 $83.51 . 2903020440070 $163.40 2803020230130 $57.40 2103020110015 $66.97 2003010130012 $66.21 2103020140032 $244.41 2103020330062 $244.41 2803020330066 $243.83 3303020120100 $209.80 2803020230113 $244.41 3003020410019 $562.63 2803020230085 $365.43 2903020340084 $244.41 2903020330048 $295.13 3103020140051 $279.32 2003020220009 $135.42 2803020320075 $280.20 2003020210020 $84.01 2103020130044 $57.40 2003020240009 $280.20 3103020130012 $280.28 2903020440026 $209.87 2803020430070 $280.20 2903020430031 $279.09 2803020130081 $280.20 3203020210081 $77.58 2903020340018 $238.96 2903020430020 $251.12 2903020330073 $260.06 3203020120048 $204.63 3103020110090 $178.20 2803020310138 $279.15 2803020330094 $66.21 2103020340073 $323.29 2103020130053 $244.41 2103020340129 $75.17 2803020130088 $55.02 2103020340036 $209.87 2803020320104 $182.67 2103020340042 $244.41 2803020210108 $244.41 2003020410038 $280.30 2903020440057 $209.80 2103020140014 $244.41 3303020220006 $332.09 2803020320138 $66.21 2903020420011 $57.40 2803020320144 $163.40 3103020310067 $117.80 2803020330074 $244.51 2103020430051 $325.67 . 2103020340142 $243.83 3103020210016 $240.83 2103020430045 $245.61 2103020330027 $244.41 2803020320099 $244.41 3303020330011 $134.94 Waste Management 2006 Certification of Delinquent Garbage Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0002 1 Year - 10% Interest . PROPERTY CERTIFICATION PROPERTY CERTIFICATION 10 AMOUNT 10 AMOUNT 2903020140032 $57.40 3303020330011 $130.46 3203020130029 $416.43 2803020230023 $204.63 3203020140022 $279.09 2803020310132 $247,37 2903020330063 $137.94 2103020430070 $77 .54 3003020410039 $109.19 3403020230024 $268.77 2903020240050 $209.13 3203020240042 $211.44 2903020340081 $282.36 2803020120114 $57.40 2803020240104 $286.34 3203020210082 $117.80 3103020110085 $243.92 2803020130150 $109.93 3303020120086 $104.10 2803020330061 $913.55 2003020210013 $290,67 2803020220088 $173.43 2903020110050 $285.63 3303020120018 $279.80 3203020220017 $205.38 3303020120116 $57.40 3303020120094 $399.31 2803020330070 $66.21 3303020110065 $283.86 2903020430041 $179.69 . 3302020120110 $283.86 1903020340031 $180.03 3303020110111 $247.16 3303020140071 $183.94 3103020410026 $246.62 2803020310009 $60.40 2803020230108 $247.37 3203020230026 $79.78 3203020240044 $154.16 3303020310007 $86.36 2003020230017 $279.09 3303020210116 $60.40 2103020140009 $242.32 2803020320033 $102.20 3303020110049 $281.04 2803020230056 $306.92 2803020320125 $66.21 2803020240062 $247.37 3303020210008 $359,87 2103020340022 $60.40 2803020310021 $289.57 3203020210093 $209.87 3303020120135 $68.59 2803020310088 $165.80 2803020340110 $290.37 2803020220006 $291.79 3303020130066 $158.86 2803020310022 $265.00 2803020130135 $57.40 3303020130074 $178.20 2903020320034 $204.99 2803020320049 $257.94 3003020330061 $60.40 2103020340075 $226.03 3303020120157 $57.40 3303020140015 $167.59 2803020340062 $210.60 2803020410110 $380.04 2103020330067 $309.44 1903020440048 $277 .88 2903020410009 $562.68 2803020310107 $471.45 2803020320031 $157.23 3303020130073 $213.66 2103020330049 $246.62 3203020240020 $57.40 3303020120139 $243.83 2803020120077 $249.19 3303020220041 $410.07 3303020210042 $66.21 . 2103020240021 $242.32 3203020140023 $269.33 . Waste Management 2006 Certification of Delinquent Garbage Billings For Collection with the 2007 Property Taxes Project #0002 1 Year - 10% Interest PROPERTY CERTIFICATION PROPERTY CERTIFICATION 10 AMOUNT 10 AMOUNT 3203020210096 $179,69 3303020310041 $57.40 3203020220065 $117,80 2103020330012 $229.27 2103020140018 $211.43 2803020210065 $204,63 2803020140072 $567,15 2103020340141 $343.70 2803020320060 $135.42 2903020140018 $117,80 2803020410089 $209.07 2803020240064 $415.61 2903020340045 $429.83 2103020430030 $195.89 3303020110129 $360.91 2803020240031 $214.26 3303020210109 $237,65 2803020210095 $195.95 3203020210091 $115.20 2803020220012 $238.12 2103020340148 $205.38 2103020140033 $160.06 2803020330015 $244.99 3303020320012 $181.68 2903020440017 $57.40 3303020140077 $234.31 3103020140010 $57.40 2903020440009 $218.92 . 3103020310092 $241.57 2803020320075 $105.48 3103020110038 $322.27 2103020330025 $180.43 3303020110044 $77,77 3103020110007 $222.63 3203020210009 $275.16 2803020110038 $184.44 3303020110138 $243.83 2803020210089 $185.37 2003020330018 $117.80 2803020340087 $203.91 2803020320140 $209.80 3303020320035 $166.93 3203020120070 $279.09 2803020230139 $48.89 2803020330083 $297.98 2803020230016 $129.47 3303020130028 $75.31 2803020240031 $106.46 2903020320050 $66.21 3203020220028 $65.13 2903020340048 $274.05 2103020430080 $55.81 3003020410023 $270.19 2003020210053 $123.71 2803020210095 $267.36 2103020330049 $75.33 2903020420022 $60.40 2803020310036 $310.92 3303020120045 $206.80 3303020120087 $81 .40 2803020320039 $134.83 3303020210059 $186.39 2803020230064 $185,06 3203020240024 $241.67 2903020240011 $117.80 3103020110066 $137.00 . . . . RESOLUTION 2006-261 APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF CROSS EASEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, MN that the Declaration of Cross Easement between the City of Stillwater and Kevin F. Sanderson (304 3rd Street N. Parcel No. 28.030.20.13. 0124), as on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . DECLARATION OF CROSS EASEMENT RECITALS 1. The City of Stillwater, a Minnesota municipal corporation, (hereinafter "City" ), is the owner of property in Washington County, Minnesota, legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. Kevin F. Sanderson, a single person, (hereinafter "Sanderson"), is the owner of contiguous property in Washington County, Minnesota, legally described on Exhibit B attached . hereto and made a part hereof. 3. The parties desire to convey cross easements whereby Sanderson, his owners, assigns and transferees can have use of a driveway, as described on Exhibit C~ made a part hereof, and the City can have the right to construct and maintain a retaining wall on the property described on Exhibit D and made a part hereof. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these mutual covenants and other good and valuable consideration, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Creation of Cross Easements. The City hereby grants, conveys and dedicates to Sanderson the following easement, which is for the benefit and common use of the public and the owners of Exhibit B, the driveway easement described on Exhibit C, and Sanderson hereby grants, conveys and dedicates to the City the retaining wall easement described in Exhibit D. . . . . 2. Repair and Maintenance of Retaining Wall. Sanderson will not assume, nor will he, his heirs, assigns, or transfers, be responsible for any repair, maintenance, or improvement to the retaining wall. The City agrees to bear all responsibility for repairs, maintenance and rebuilding of the wall, including the duty to maintain any landscaping on the wall in good condition. Further, the City agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold Sanderson harmless from any liability with regard to the wall. This City obligation will not preclude or prevent Sanderson from performing maintenance on landscaping installed by the City on the easement. However, major changes in plant selection or major design changes will require the mutual consent of Sanderson and the City. Neither will unreasonably withhold consent. 3. Repair and Maintenance of the Driveway. With respect to the driveway, it is agreed that repairs and maintenance, resurfacing, and plowing of snow upon the driveway easement will be the responsibility of the City since the driveway is for common use of Sanderson, and employees and users of the City Library. The City, however, will have no responsibility of any kind to maintain, repair or improve any part of Sanderson's driveway that is located on areas outside of the easement (other than repair of damage determined to have been caused by City snow plows, if any). Further, Sanderson will have no right to modify, repair or improve the driveway easement area which right is reserved exclusively by the City. 4. Disputes Concerning Repairs or Maintenance to be Arbitrated. All claims, demands, disputes, controversies and differences that may arise between the owners of the Exhibit A and B property concerning maintenance, repair, ingress, egress or payment shall be settled by binding arbitration and the parties agree that a mutually agreeable arbitrator will have authority to conduct binding arbitration using the Rules and Procedures of the American Arbitration Association. - 2 - 5. Easement Not To Be Obstructed. It is expressly understood that the easements herein created are for the use and benefit of the owners of the Exhibit B property and that access to the driveway shall not be obstructed except by the vehicles using the area for access. No parking on the easement area is permitted. 6. Eminent Domain. The City covenants that it has no plans to acqUIre the Sanderson's property, either through direct purchase or by condemnation. The Comprehensive City Plan does not envision the expansion of the Library to the north of Mulberry Street, nor does the Capital Improvement Plan contemplate this expenditure. 7. Amendment. The parties agree that the provisions of this declaration may be modified or amended in whole or in part only with the consent of both owners of the property and by an amendment in writing executed and acknowledged by all parties and duly recorded in the office of the Washington County Recorder. If a party has a mortgage on its parcel, any amendment of this declaration without the written consent of such mortgagee shall not be binding upon that mortgagee provided that the mortgagee's consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. 8. Easement To Run With the Land. The grant of the cross easements herein shall run with the land and be for the benefit of the owners of the Exhibit A and Exhibit B property, their heirs, successors and assigns. 9. Binding Effect. This declaration shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, their successors and assigns and to any person or other entity that at any time hereafter shall become the owner of either the Exhibit A or B property. - 3 - . . . . . . IN WITNESS WHEREOF this declaration of cross easement has been executed on the _ day of December, 2006. CITY OF STILLWATER Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST Diane F. Ward, Clerk Kevin F. Sanderson STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. ) COUNTY OF WASHINGTON On this _ day of , 2006, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, appeared Jay L. Kimble, and Diane Ward, to me personally known who, being duly sworn, did say that they are the Mayor and City Clerk named in the foregoing instrument and that this instrument was signed as the free act and deed of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss COUNTY OF WASHINGTON ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of December, 2006, by KEVIN F. SANDERSON, a single person. Notary Public - 4- LEGAL DESCRIPTION CITY PROPERTY . Lots 1,2,3,24,25 and 26, Block 20, ORIGINAL TOWN OF STILL WATER, according to the perfected plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, including the adjacent vacated portion of Mulberry Street, accruing to Lots 1 and 26, according to the Resolution Vacating Mulberry Street as recorded in Book 17 of Miscellaneous, page 51, in the records of the Washington County Recorder, and the west 200 feet of the north one-half (Nl/2) of vacated Mulberry Street, lying east of the west line of Fourth Street. . . EXHIBIT A . LEGAL DESCRIPTION SANDERSON PROPERTY The east 100 feet of Lot 6, Block IS, ORIGINAL TOWN OF STILL WATER, according to the perfected plat thereof now on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota, including the adjacent vacated portion of Mulberry Street, accruing thereto, according to the Resolution Vacating Mulberry Street as recorded in Book 17 of Miscellaneous, page 51, in the records of the Washington County Recorder. . . EXHIBIT B LEGAL DESCRIPTON . DRIVEWAY EASEMENT The north 25 feet of the west 200 feet of vacated Mulberry Street, lying east of the west line of 4th Street, lying between Block 20 and Block 15 of the original Town (now City) of Stillwater, according to the perfected plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. . . EXHIBIT C . RETAINING WALL EASEMENT The north 25 feet of vacated Mulberry Street lying east of the west 200 feet and west of the west line of 3rd Street, lying between Block 20 and Block 15 of the original Town (now City) of Stillwater, according to the perfected plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the County Recorder, Washington County, Minnesota. . . EXHIBIT D -------~.~~ =---o-;--~! - - - ~ - -- -- - ----- -~ - - - - - - - - - ~ - - /' ~ ~ -- g./ ./-""" ~--~---- /" /' ,~\\\\-: , \ \ \ ( '. "\'.'..\~.'\ '. I. \ \ -'--' \. \' \ \~ .~'\\ \~ \ \f.. "$, \ '<-> \- ,;. \~ \'{ \ \ \ \ \ '. \~ ~ co o r;, '" \ \ o ,. 0' co ''Cc .~ \ /\ , " \/ \ "I ""I \ .......,~,1 " .!? ~ \ " " 2: ~\ \ ~d,<(~\ \ ~ 1<C~ I \ '-._~J { I ~ LOI I 8 C\I I // I -' I -' ;' / / .- ---/-(' / / ,/ 1? .ll :E ~ " ., " c .3 ---- - \ ~ . . . RESOLUTION 2006-261 APPROVAL OF DECLARATION OF CROSS EASEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Stillwater, MN that the Declaration of Cross Easement between the City of Stillwater and Kevin F. Sanderson (304 3rd Street N. Parcel No. 28.030.20.13. 0124), as on file with the City Clerk, is hereby approved and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said agreement. Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December, 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk :' .; . . . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 462C, MINNESOTA STATUTES ORLEANS HOME PROJECT Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall at 216 N. 4th Street, Stillwater, Minnesota, to consider the proposal of Orleans Homes Limited Partnership, or another entity to be formed by Harold Teasdale and Thomas Cooper (the "Company"), that the City assist in financing the acquisition and renovation of the 124 unit multifamily rental housing facility located at 1401 Cottage Drive and 2102 Orleans in the City (the "Project") by the issuance of up to $7,250,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds. The bonds or other obligations if and when issued will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City except the project, and such obligations will not be a charge against the City's general credit or taxing powers, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Company pursuant to a revenue agreement. A draft copy of the proposal and associated materials is available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the office ofthe City Clerk. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may file written comments respecting the proposal with the City Clerk at or prior to the public hearing. By /s/ Larry Hansen City Administrator 1966393vl PROGRAM FOR FINANCING A MULTIFAMILY RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Proposal Authority. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the "Act") the City of Stillwater (the "City") is authorized to develop and administer programs of multifamily housing developments under the circumstances and within the limitations set forth in the Act. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462C.07 provides that such programs for Minnesota family housing developments may be financed by revenue bonds issued by the City. This housing finance program (this "Program") is undertaken by the City to finance a Project (as hereafter described) to be developed and owned by Orleans Homes Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the "Company"). The City expects to issue multifamily housing development revenue bonds (the "Bonds") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, to assist in financing the Project. General Description of the Program and Location. The City anticipates loaning the proceeds of the Bonds to the Company to finance the acquisition and renovation of 124 multifamily rental cottage-style units located in the City at 1401 Cottage Drive (the "Project"). When the renovation is completed there will be the following units at the following estimated rents: 53 two-bedroom, 850 square foot units ($765); and 71 one-bedroom, 750 square foot units ($688). Operation of Proiect. The Project will be operated in accordance with applicable development restrictions, and all rehabilitation will be subject to applicable state and local building codes. The affordability standards and set-aside requirements of Section 462C.05, Subdivision 2 of the Act, and the requirements of Minnesota Statutes 474A and Section l42(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), will be met. The Company will be required to operate the Project in accordance with state and local anti-discrimination laws and ordinances. Revenue Bonds. The Company has indicated that the amount of Bonds required to finance the Project is approximately $7,250,000 which will mature in approximately 38 years. The proceeds will finance the acquisition and renovation of the Project and pay certain costs of issuing the Bonds, and may be used to establish a reserve. Tax credit equity is also expected to provide financing for the Project. 1966397vl ,- . . e :" . . . Issuance Authority. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Section 462C.07 Subdivision 1 of the Act and shall be payable primarily from revenues of the Program. Issuance of the Bonds is anticipated to be in early 2007. Up to $7,250,000 of the state volume cap for private activity bonds, pursuant to Section 146 of the Code and Chapter 474A of Minnesota Statutes, will be \, allocated to the Bonds. Monitoring. The Company expects to enter into suitable agreements with necessary parties to ensure consistent compliance with the objectives of this Program, as well as with the requirements of applicable law. Use of Bond Proceeds. The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to the Company pursuant to a revenue agreement (the "Loan Agreement") by and between the City and the Company. The Company will be required, pursuant to the Loan Agreement, to make payments sufficient to pay when due the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds. 1 966397vl 2 . RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, INDICATING PRELIMINARY INTENT, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS, TO ASSIST THE FINANCING OF THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C (ORLEANS HOMES PROJECT) WHEREAS, (a) The City is authorized pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C, as amended (the "Act") to finance the making or purchasing of loans with respect to multifamily housing developments within the boundaries of the City of Stillwater (the "City") through the issuance of revenue bonds; (b) Pursuant to the Act, the full faith and credit of the City will not be pledged to the . payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the revenue bonds; (c) The City has received a proposal from Orleans Homes Limited Partnership, a Minnesota limited partnership (the "Company"), that the City assist in financing a Project hereinafter described, through the issuance of revenue bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of approximately $7,250,000 (the "Revenue Bonds") pursuant to the Act and in accordance with a housing finance program prepared with respect to the Project; (d) The undertaking of the proposed Project and the issuance of the Revenue Bonds to finance the cost thereof will further promote the public purposes and legislative objectives of the Act by expanding and assisting the multifamily housing facilities available in the City; ( e) The Project to be financed by the Revenue Bonds is the acquisition and renovation of a 124-unit cottage-style multifamily housing facility at 1401 Cottage Drive in the City (the "Project"). The Project will be owned and renovated by the Company; (1) The City has been advised by representatives of the Company that conventional, commercial financing to pay the capital cost of the Project is available only on a limited basis and at such high costs of borrowing that the economic feasibility of operating the Project would be significantly reduced; (g) No public official of the City has either a direct or indirect financial interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or indirectly benefit financially from the . Project. 1975337vl &" I . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council hereby indicates its preliminary intent to undertake the Project pursuant to the Act and to issue the Revenue Bonds in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $7,250,000 pursuant to the Act to finance the Project. 2. On the basis of information available to the City it appears, and the City hereby finds, that the Project constitutes a multifamily housing development within the meaning of Section 462C.05 of the Act; that the availability of financing under the Act and the willingness of the City to furnish such financing will be a substantial inducement to the Company to undertake the Project, and that the effect of the Project, if undertaken, will be to encourage the provision of multifamily rental housing opportunities to residents of the City at a reasonable cost. 3. The City has on this date held a public hearing with respect to the Project and the City hereby gives preliminary approval ofthe Project and the issuance of the Revenue Bonds. 4. The issuance of the Revenue Bonds by the City is subject to, among other things, final approval by this Council, the Company and the purchaser of the Revenue Bonds as to the ultimate details ofthe financing ofthe Project. 5. The Company has agreed and it is hereby determined that any and all costs incurred by the City in connection with the financing of the Project whether or not the Project is . carried to completion and whether or not approved by the City will be paid by Company. 6. Nothing in this resolution or in the documents prepared pursuant hereto shall authorize the expenditure of any municipal funds on the Project other than the revenues derived fromthe Project or otherwise granted to the City for this purpose. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance, legal or equitable, upon any property or funds of the City except the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof, nor shall the City be subject to any liability thereon. The holder of the Revenue Bonds shall never have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City to pay the outstanding principal on the Revenue Bonds or the interest thereon, or to enforce payment thereof against any property of the City. The Revenue Bonds shall recite in substance that the Revenue Bonds, including interest thereon, is payable solely from the revenue and proceeds pledged to the payment thereof. The Revenue Bonds shall not constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional, statutory or Charter limitation. . 7. It is the purpose of this resolution to evidence the commitment of the parties and their intentions with respect to the proposed Project in order that the Company may proceed without delay with the commencement of the acquisition and renovation of the Project with the assurance that there has been sufficient "official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2(d) to permit Project costs incurred within sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this Resolution to be financed by the issuance of multifamily revenue bonds to finance the entire cost of the Project upon agreement being reached as to the ultimate details of the Project and its financing. I 975337vl 2 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, this 19th day of December, 2006. Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk 197 5337v 1 ~ , . . . " I . . . STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON CITY OF STILL WATER I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City duly called and held on the date therein indicated, insofar as such minutes relate to giving preliminary approval on the City's Orleans Homes Project. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this _ day of , 2006. City Clerk (SEAL) 1 975337vl . . . ORDINANCE NO,: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING ~51-5 SNOW EMERGENCY The City Council of the City of Stillwater does ordain: 1. AMENDING. Section 51-5, Subd. 5(5) of the City Code is amended by adding Sections (d), (e), and (f) that will hereafter reads as follows: "d. Owens Street from Laurel Street 500 feet to the south and between Rice Street and Myrtle Street." Existing e. is renumbered as g. "e. Myrtle Street between Owens Street and Greeley Street." "f. Laurel Street 500 feet East of Owens Street." 2. SAVING. In all other ways the City Code will remain in full force and effect. 2006. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this _ day of By Jay L. Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk , ,) . . . illwater --- . l~ THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA'~ Aboutvou 1. What is your association with the city of Stillwater? (please,/' only one) o live in Stillwater o own a business in Stillwater o both live in and own a business in Stillwater Attitudes and Opinions Survey City of Stillwater 2. If you are a business owner, do you own or lease your business property? (please,/' only one) o I am not a business owner Down o lease If you do not live in Stillwater, please skip to question # 6 3. How long have you lived in the city of Stillwater? o less than 1 year 0 6 - 9 years o 1 - 2 years 0 10 - 14 years o 3 - 5 years 0 15 - 19 years o 20 - 29 years o 30 years or more 4. How many more years do you plan to live in the city of Stillwater? o less than 1 year 0 3 - 5 years 0 10 years or more o 1 - 2 years 0 6 - 9 years 5. Do you own or rent your current residence in Stillwater? Down 0 rent <il \. Quality of life 6. How strongly do you disagree or agree with the following statements? (please circle one rating on each line) . neither strongly agree nor strongly disaqree disaqree aqree I feel safe walking alone at night in Stillwater -2 -1 0 +1 +2 Stillwater is a safe place to raise children -2 -1 0 +1 +2 7. In general, how would you rate the quality of water in the lakes and ponds within the city of Stillwater? (please circle a number) poor 1 2 3 4 5 excellent 8. What do you like most about the city of Stillwater? (please ,/ all that apply) o location o parks o open space o St. Croix river o lakes o trails/bike paths o my neighborhood o downtown o other: (please specify) 9. What is the one most serious issue facing the city of Stillwater? (please ,/ only one) o growth/development o schools o taxes . o traffic conditions o conditions of the roads o crime o other: (please specify) 10. How would you rate the quality of life in ...? (please circle one rating on each line) very low 3 very hiqh 5 Stillwater 1 2 4 2 . .. . 11. How would you rate your satisfaction level with the mix of businesses in ...? (please circle one rating on each line) not at all satisfied very satisfied downtown Stillwater 1 2 3 4 5 City services 12. Overall, how would you rate the performance of the Stillwater city government in meeting your needs? (please circle a number) poor 1 2 3 4 5 excellent 13. How important are the following city services to you? (please circle one rating on each line) low high importance importance parks/recreation 1 2 3 4 5 . snow removal 1 2 3 4 5 police department 1 2 3 4 5 public library 1 2 3 4 5 ease of parking down town 1 2 3 4 5 city Web site 1 2 3 4 5 ease of obtaining permits 1 2 3 4 5 3 . .. " used police or fire department / first 0 0 0 0 0 responder services obtained a fence permit, conditional use 0 0 0 0 0 permit or variance 4 e , I . . . 16. In the last 12 months, which of the following activities have you participated in while visiting downtown Stillwater? (please ,/ all that apply) o have not visited downtown Stillwater in the last 12 months o visited Lowell Park 0 purchased a drink or meal 0 visited Teddy Bear Park o purchased something 0 visited an event or festival 0 none of these in a shop 17. In general, how satisfied are you with the job that the city of Stillwater does in keeping its citizens informed? (please circle a number) not at all satisfied 1 2 3 4 5 very satisfied 18. Do you support the city of Stillwater hosting each of the following events? (please ,/ a box in each row) ~ no summer art festival o o fall art festival o o 19. What is the one most important issue facing the city of Stillwater? 5 , \ . Capital improvements 20. The following community projects have been discussed over the past 5 -10 years. How high of a priority to you are each of the following community projects? (please circle one rating on each line) nota priority very high no priority opinion Downtown Riverfront improvements pedestrian plaza between Main 51. and Lowell Park on Commercial 51. alignment ($375,000 :t) 1 2 3 4 5 o parking ramp between 2nd and 3rd 51. at Commercial Ave. ($5,000,000 :t) 1 2 3 4 5 o Community Buildings . arts and cultural center (current armory building) ($4,000,000 :t) 1 2 3 4 5 o 21. Which of the following features would you like to see added to the community I recreation center? (please ~ all that apply) o swimming pool 0 rental meeting rooms 0 other: o water park 0 weight room/fitness center (p/ease specify) o gymnasium 0 racquet ball courts 0 none of these 6 . .> I . . . 22. How much do you oppose or support the funding of capital improvement projects for the city of Stillwater through each of the following means? (please circle one rating on each line) strongly oppose neither support nor oppose strongly support lodging tax -2 -1 o +1 +2 sales tax: off-sale liquor -2 -1 o +1 +2 increase property tax -2 -1 o +1 +2 About you and your household 23. How many people living in your household (including you), are in each of the following age groups? (please write in a number on each line, if none, write "0") over 18 years old under 18 years old 24. Are you currently employed (either full- or part-time)? Dyes 0 no 0 not currently employed ...please Y"box and skip to #27 25. Approximately how long is your average daily commute to work? o less than 5 minutes 0 10 - 14 minutes 0 25 - 34 minutes 0 45 - 59 minutes o 5 - 9 minutes 0 15 - 24 minutes 0 35 - 44 minutes 0 60 minutes or more 26. Is your primary place of employment within the city of Stillwater? Dyes 0 no 27. What is your age? o under 25 0 25 - 34 o 65 or over o 35 - 44 o 45-54 o 55-64 7 PLEASE CONTINUE ON BACK PAGE >>> 28. What is the highest level of education you have attained? o some high school 0 some college o high school graduate/G.E.D. 0 college graduate o post high school vocational/ 0 post-graduate work technical training 0 post-graduate degree(s) If you have additional comments or feedback please email them to the following address survey@ci.stillwater.mn,us. Thank You! (Please return your survey in the postage-paid envelope provided.) This form is coded only to avoid troubling you with reminder mailings once your survey is received. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and used only in tabulation with others. @ 2006 Readex Research projecl11891- Readex Research 2251 Tower Drive West Stillwater. MN 55082 651.439.1554 FAX 651.439.1564 '\ . . . .. . <.Stillwate~ ...~~ ... - ~, rHF BIRTHPLACE or MiNNrS01A J TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director DATE: December 15, 2006 MEETING DATE: December 19, 2006 REGARDING: Comp Plan Proposals BACKGROUND The City's Comprehensive Plan is expected to be updated and submitted to the Metropolitan Council for their review by the end of2008. To help the City prepare both its Comp Plan update and a downtown plan update, staff sent out requests for proposals. from qualified consulting firms. Five proposals were submitted. . REQUEST Staff requests direction from the City Council on how to proceed with the selection process. DISCUSSION Ofthe five proposals received, three were for both the Comprehensive Plan update and the downtown plan update. The other two wrote proposals for one or the other, but not both elements. The three that included both elements were the strongest proposals. They reflected a better understanding of Stillwater's resources, character and potential needs. Since the other two were weak in these critical areas, they were eliminated from further consideration. The three strongest proposals were submitted by Bonestroo/DSU, Hoisington Koegler Group, and SEH. Of these three, SEH's costs were the lowest. However, SEH did not place the same emphasis on direct public interaction that the other two firms did. The lower cost is directly attributable to their substantially reduced involvement with direct public engagement. Both Hoisington Koegler and Bonestroo exhibited a greater sensitivity for Stillwater's downtown and the city's desire for authentic grass roots engagement in the comprehensive planning process. Attached are the proposals from the top two consulting firms: Bonestroo and Hoisington Koegler. Both proposals are at or under the project's budget of $200,000. Also, the total project costs for the two proposals are essentially the same if each group were to include the same . number of community meetings, workshops, etc. 4> , . . . Comp Plan proposals December 15, 2006 Page 2 of2 The major difference between the two proposals is the approach and planning philosophy of each firm. And, drawing a distinction between them is rather subjective. So, to help the Council in its selection decision staff suggests having both firms make a short presentation at the February 6, 2007 work session. RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to arrange for Hoisington Koegler and Bonestroo to make presentations to the City Council at the February 6, 2007 work session. attachments: Proposal from Hoisington Koegler Proposal from Bonestroo . . . Proposal City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Stillwater, Minnesota December 1, 2006 Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. 123 North Third Street Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Ph: 612.338.0800 Fx: 612.338.6838 Contact: Mark Koegler, President Ph: 612.252.7120 Em: mkoegler@hkgi.com illwater "--., -. ~. PH lHRHH'lAtE Of MPuason [(lIB ~n . . . Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. [;)13 ~n December 1, 2006 Mr. Bill Turnblad Community Development Director City of Stillwater City Hall 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Re: Comprehensive Plan/Downtown Plan Proposal Dear Mr. Turnblad: Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) is pleased to submit this proposal to update the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan and the Stillwater Downtown Plan, Because of the broad spectrum of expertise required for the project, HKGi has teamed with SRF Consulting Group. HKGi and SRF are frequent collaborators on community planning projects and collectively have the full range of planning, landscape architecture, urban design, transportation and civil engineering disciplines required for the major components of the work. Two other firms will also supplement stafffrom HKGi and SRF. ZHA, a Boston based real estate consulting firm will provide market analysis on two specific downtown sites, Bob Claybaugh of Claybaugh Preservation Architecture will bring historic preservation knowledge to the project team as part of the downtown plan, HKGi has established working relationships with each of these firms. Currently, HKGi and SRF are collaborating on comprehensive plans in St. Michael and Eden Prairie and the two firms just completed the Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Master Plan, a plan which was called the ''best small area plan Minneapolis has ever seen" during a review by the Planning Commission earlier this week, HKGi, ZHA and Claybaugh Preservation Architecture completed downtown plans for Excelsior, Hutchinson and Hastings and are currently completing a downtown plan and comprehensive plan update for the City of Redwing, Our approach to the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan is based on an interactive, participatory planning process. We believe that the public and project stakeholders must play an active and meaningful role in planning, Through this participation we establish a shared vision for the area, create ideas and concepts that reflect this vision and build support for the public and private actions needed to implement the plan, Our work in community development planning projects places a strong emphasis on implementation. We recognize that a physical plan, no matter how attractively illustrated, has little meaning if there is no way to make it happen, We will work closely with the City and the project stakeholders to produce an achievable and sustainable plan that addresses the general long-term evolution of Stillwater and specific recommendations for the downtown area. 123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838 . . . Mr. Bill Turnblad December 1, 2006 Page 2 As you will see, HKGi has assembled this proposal with a detailed framework for the Comprehensive plan update and Downtown Plan and commensurate fees, assuming the stipulated 15 meetings. The Stillwater Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan are complex projects with variables that we are only beginning to understand at this time. Accordingly, we have elected to outline a detailed framework in lieu of an exact work program in order to work more closely with you to define the actual scope of work for the project. Our experience clearly shows that cities benefit from finding the firm that best fits their needs and then working collaboratively to finalize the steps in the planning process within specified budget parameters. Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. Please let me know if you have questions or need any additional information. Sincerely, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ~~G~ Mark Koegler, ASLA President 1 . . . Project Approact -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A-l Project Personnel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ B-1 Related Experience ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C -1 Performan ce ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D-E-l Conflict of Interest --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D-E-l References --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F-l S ched u Ie ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G-l Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H-l Table of Contents Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. IllIa ~n . Statement of Understanding The proposed Project Approach draws from the information provided in the Request for Proposals, the pre-proposal meeting, conversations with City Staff, observation of current conditions in Stillwater, and the experience of the HKGi/SRFTeam. Our Approach seeks to accomplish the following objectives: . Effectively coordinate two separate but closely related planning processes for the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan. Engage the community and provide meaningful opportunities for public participation in the planning process. Make the best use of the time and monetary resources applied to these planning projects. Help the City create an updated Comprehensive Plan and a Downtown Plan that are useful tools in achieving your vision for the future of Stillwater. The approach and work tasks contained in this section describe how the HKGi Team will use its experience and skills to undertake these planning projects. We do not view this scope of work as a final product. We propose to use this framework to work with the City to finalize the actual scope of work for the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. Our experience clearly shows that this collaborative approach produces the best possible planning projects. . . . . The description of our Project Approach is divided into five parts . Steering Committee Public Participation Project Start-Up Tasks Comprehensive Plan Update Tasks Downtown Plan Tasks . . . . This structure offers a clear explanation of how we propose to serve the City of Stillwater. Steering Committee A steering committee plays a critical role in the planning process. The steering committee is a means of actively involving community representatives at each step in the process. The steering committee helps guide the planning process and provide a sounding board for the . A, Project Approach The Project Approach describes how the HKGi/SRF Team will use its skills and experience to assist the City of Stillwater successfully update the Comprehensive Plan and plan forthe future ofDowntown, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n pa ge A-I RUB ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-2 . consultants. They serve as local "experts" and ensure that the results fit Stillwater. Including members of the City Council and other key policy board members on the steering committee promotes ''buy in" from the bodies that will be charged with implementing the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan. Finally, they are a conduit to the community, sharing information between the community and the consulting team. Based on conversations with City Staff, this scope of work uses a common steering committee for both the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. The only group listed in the RFP is the "Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee". The use of a single committee helps to ensure proper coordination between these important planning projects. The steering committee is expected to meet 15 times during the planning process. We will work with the City to set a consistent meeting date and time. A regular meeting schedule has several benefits. It promotes consistent attendance by committee members. They are able to plan ahead and give priority to these meetings. A regular schedule helps the consulting team coordinate the planning process and the work of the committee. Finally, this approach helps keep the process on track and completed within desired time commitments. . We anticipate that the committee will have a fixed membership, but that "ad hoc" members may be added to focus on specific topics and issues. The agenda for each steering committee meeting will be based on the needs at each point in the planning process. Some meetings may be dedicated solely to either the Comprehensive Plan or the Downtown Plan. Meetings may address issues related to both projects. HKGi will prepare a format to guide the discussion for each steering committee meeting. We will assemble a packet of background information for each meeting to help committee members prepare for the discussion and outcomes sought from the agenda. Public Participation Effective public participation is a hallmark of an HKGi planning process. We are successful at engaging the public because we give each meeting special attention. We do not employ canned or off-the-shelf approaches. Every community meeting or focus group workshop is uniquely designed around a series of questions: . What do we want to learn from the participants? . • What information must be provided to facilitate the discussion? • What exercises will obtain the most useful guidance? • How can we make the process interesting so people will become engaged and participate in future meetings? Over the past 25 years, HKGi has crafted a variety of public input/ involvement techniques designed to involve a wide variety of individuals, interest groups and citizen organizations. This experience guides our work in Stillwater. Our proposal includes fifteen "public" meetings. We have made a conscious decision not to program each meeting into the proposed scope of work. The public meetings represent a significant part of the planning process. The consulting time allocated to designed, preparing, conducting and reporting from these 15 meetings accounts for 20% of the total project budget. It is in the City's best interests to make sure that these resources are used effectively in the planning process. Community Meetings Community meetings are the primary vehicle for the exchange of information in the planning process. We are able to inform the public about the project and what we have learned. Each of these meetings is an opportunity for the public to influence the elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Conducting such meetings involves a variety of techniques from the use of snow cards and community development "game boards" to the construction of 3D models. Most community meetings involve opportunities for both small and large group, facilitated discussions conducted in a "workshop" format. Providing neighbors with opportunities to meet and share ideas about their community yields amazing results. Community meetings may also take the form of an open house. The typical open house includes a variety of graphic presentation techniques, chances to provide general comments, and liberal opportunities for one- on-one conversations with consulting team members. Comment cards provide a means of leaving a written record of participant's observations and questions. Kick-off Mretings — A minimum of two community meetings should be held at the beginning of the planning process. The first meeting would explain the process for the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. Public input sought at this meeting would test the vision for the future of Stillwater and begin to explore general community HKGi takes great are to ensure that every opportunity for public participation is meaningful forboth the City and the public. HKGi isknown for aeativityinpublicpartidpatlon. Wedesignedpuale pieces that allowed residents of the Basselt Creek Malley area to evaluate the land use and financial implications ofredevelopment alternatives Residents of Hutchinson were able to share their thoughts on where the money should go during frlendlygame of 'Who Wants to Spend $1,000,0007" at a visioning session. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.1213 ae page A-3 M HKGi will work with the City to determine how focus groups can be used to enhance lhepublicparticipallon aspects ofthe planningprocess. ®IN Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. development issues. The second kick-off meeting would focus solely on Downtown — the vision for the future of Downtown and issues of concern about Downtown. T sting concepts and directions — Both the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan will yield concepts that require public input as part of the evaluation process. The nature and number of the community meetings at this point in the process can vary. The form of the concepts for the Comprehensive Plan and for the Downtown Plan cannot be predicted at the outset of the process. In some cases, a single approach or direction becomes clear. Other times, the process creates a series of alternatives to be tested. The nature of the Comprehensive Plan Update may require series of meetings dealing with key topics such as land use and transportation. Evaluating the nroosed ,plan — Community meetings will be held in the later stages of the planning process to obtain guidance on the draft Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan. These meetings give the public an opportunity to influence the plans before they enter into a more formal review and approval process. Focus Group Workshops The community meetings are consciously broad in their orientation. Focus group workshops allow the consultants to obtain input on a narrower range of issues. In Stillwater, focus group workshops could center on issues, neighborhoods or constituencies. Issues Workshops are particularly useful in the early stages of the planning process. They allow the consultants to gain a clearer understanding of community perspectives on specific topics. Examples for Stillwater would be function of the street system or Downtown parking. Neighborhood Workshops. are a means of exploring issues related to specific geographic parts of Stillwater. These meetings also allow testing on how different parts of the community view key issues. Neighborhood meetings are part of HKGi comprehensive plan updates. Focus group workshops can also be organized around key cons_ titer groups. These groups may have unique and important perspectives that may get lost in broader community sessions. Examples of potential constituency groups include businesses and other governmental agencies. page A-4 . Other Meetings State Law requires a public hearing prior to the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Update. This hearing accounts for one of the community meetings. We expect to have a close working relationship with City Staff throughout this project. The Project Approach includes twelve specific consultant/ staff working sessions in Stillwater. These meetings will be scheduled as needed during the process. The Approach includes two face-to-face meetings with staff of the Metropolitan Council. Starting the Project While the proposed scope of work creates a specific process for the Comprehensive Plan Update and for the Downtown Plan, it is essential that these efforts maintain strong connections. The HKGi/SRF Team will facilitate these connections through: . · Inter-relationships between Downtown in the broader community. · Considerations by the Steering Committee · Public input through community meetings · Coordination of proposed policies and plans Before initiating these separate processes, the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan begin from a common set of tasks. Project start-up tasks focus on laying a solid foundation for the planning process. During this task, the roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders in this process will be determined. This task also provides an opportunity to clarify meeting expectations and a calendar. To ensure a successful start for the Downtown planning process, HKGi will: Task 1 - Conduct kick-off meeting with staff The planning process begins with a meeting between the HKGi/SRF Team and City Staff. Ideally, this meeting occurs in two parts over three to four hours. Part one of the kick-off meeting focuses on the initial logistics of the Project, including: . Review and clarification of roles and responsibilities Arrangements for collection of print and electronic data Organizing the steering committee and the meeting calendar . . . ~ :3- c: c: ~ ro IS: c: ~ ~ Vi i c: Q.I -ii .... Cl ~ . J2 u ...... . t!l3 ~ ~ ...... .r2 ~ Seeking Approval Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-5 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-6 . Discussion of project communications through City Web site and local media The kick-off meeting concludes with a staff-led tour of Stillwater. The tour allows the HKGi/SRF Team to receive an orientation to the community and the issues to consider in the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. . Task 2 - Collect and organize existing data HKGi will collect, organize and review existing information about Stillwater. The work program assumes that background information will be collected and provided to the consulting team by City Staff. Among the data sources desired by the consulting team are: . Current (1995) Comprehensive Plan Downtown Plan (1988) Commercial Historic District Design Manual Stillwater Conservation District Design Guidelines North Main Street/Lowell Park Plan Update (2004) Current information on the supply and utilization of parking in . Downtown . . . . . . Zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations Park dedication ordinance and fee schedule "System" plans not in the Comprehensive Plan for transportation, parks, trails, sanitary sewer, water, and stormwater. Street included in Municipal State Aid system Current capital improvements plan 2007 budget Official statement and bond rating report from most recent bond issue . . . . . . . Any housing market study prepared in the past three years Building permit data for years 2000 through 2006 Policies governing use of tax increment financing, tax abatement and other economic development tools Policies on business subsidies Policies governing special assessments Information on any public improvements in and around Downtown included in the capital improvements program . . . . . . . . Maps indicating tax increment fmancing districts and/ or project areas in or adjacent to the Downtown Background information on public and private development projects planned or under discussion in or adjacent to the Downtown area . Task 3 - Prepare base mapping Both planning efforts rely on mapping to illustrate current conditions and future scenarios. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) contain information on property in Stillwater. GIS parcel data helps HKGi gain an initial understanding of the community and the planning area for Downtown. This proposal assumes that City Staff will assemble the GIS database and prepare initial mapping. This data will include current aerial photography of Stillwater. Initial mapping created in this task will include: . · Base map showing parcel lines and street names (with and without underlying aerial photo). · Existing land use. · Current zoning. · Current Comprehensive Plan designations. · Current off-street parking system. · 2007 property valuation (Estimated Market Value). Task 4 - Create photo inventory HKGi will compile a comprehensive digital photographic inventory of land use in Stillwater. This inventory will include all structures and land uses in the Downtown. It will also include public systems, signage, parking and natural features and land uses that may be relevant to initial investigations. Task 5 - Prepare project handbook HKGi will prepare a "project handbook" for use by staff and steering committee members. The project handbook will be assembled in a three- ring binder and serve as an ongoing reference document for the planning process. Initially, the handbook will contain contact information for the consulting team, work program, project schedule, and base mapping. Informational materials prepared by the consulting team will be designed to be included in the project handbook. . Task 6 - Prepare initial communications packet. The Internet provides a valuable tool for informing the community about Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n pa ge A-l 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-B . the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown planning process. Through the Internet, people can gain access to meeting information, maps, graphics, findings and other information that is impossible to provide with more traditional means. HKGi will prepare an outline, text and graphics to establish a place for the project on the City's Web site. HKGi will prepare updates for the Web site at appropriate places throughout the process. HKGi will prepare a news release on the project for use by the City. We will also work with the City to provide information for City newsletters that are published during the planning process. Task 7 - Test vision with City Coundl We do not believe that the planning process needs to create a "new" vision for Stillwater. Rather, the process should seek to test the City's current vision and explore options for enhancing its relevance for the future of Stillwater. This process begins with the City Council. HKGi will design and conduct a workshop to learn about Council members' views on the future. As the governing body of the City, these perspectives are critical to the planning process. This step is particularly important with new members joining the City Council in January. We will use the results of this workshop in designing initial community meetings. . Task 8 - Conduct steering committee meeting #1 The first meeting of the steering committee will focus on organizing the efforts of the committee. The agenda for this workshop will include: . Explain the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan and creating the Downtown Plan. Discuss the role of the steering committee. Review the steering committee meeting calendar. Discuss plans for community meetings and other public participation. Obtain guidance from committee members on issues facing Stillwater and its Downtown. . . . . Task 9 - Conduct public meeting #1 Community meeting #1 will be an open house format. The purpose of Public Meeting # 1 will be to inform the community of the Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Plan projects and to offer an opportunity for one-on-one conversations around a series of boards and displays to test the vision, gauge community interests and identify concerns and issues. . . Work Tasks - Comprehensive Plan Update The Start the Project tasks lay the foundation for the work required to update the Comprehensive Plan. The Approach proposed by the HKGi/ SRF Team is based on achieving the following objectives: Identify and explore issues that shape the ability of Stillwater to realize its vision for the future. · Create a Comprehensive Plan that retains the valuable elements of the existing plan and provides new policies, plans and actions to address the issues facing the community. · Create a Comprehensive Plan that meets all statutory requirements and Metropolitan Council approval criteria. · Incorporate the outcomes of the Downtown Plan into the Comprehensive Plan in the most effective manner. · Provide guidance and specific strategies to make the Comprehensive Plan an effective tool for the City of Stillwater. To accomplish these objectives, the HKGi/SRF Team will perform the following tasks. . . Task 1 - Define the context This task will focus on shaping the information gathered in the Starting the Project phase into a format that tells the story of Stillwater and illustrates the forces and influences that have shaped the community and will continue to do so into the future. Context will include both local and regional perspectives (St. Croix River Valley and Metro Area). Task 2.0 will include a critical review of the existing Comprehensive Plan and its consistency with regional policies as established through the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Development Framework and subsequent system plans. The following subtasks will be performed by the HKGi/SRFTeam: 1.1 Prepare summary of "foundation dOQlments" HKGi will work with City staff to assemble a summary of key "foundation documents" such as the current Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan. This summary should reflect Stillwater's past planning efforts and relevant policy directions that should be carried forward in this planning effort. The summary will be in a memorandum format that will be integrated into the fmal plan document. 1.2 Coordinate preparation of context mapping HKGi will work closely with City GIS staff to develop project base maps . and to graphically represent issues and opportunities in the community. Starting the Project c: ro lS: c: ~ i Cl o ...... .lll: ...... t!l3 i!: ~ Seeking Approval Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-9 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-I 0 . HKGi staff will assist in identifying the various maps needed for the project. It is anticipated that the mapping for downtown Stillwater will be conducted at a more detailed level with building footprints, parking assessments, pedestrian circulation patterns, park and open space systems, etc. City GIS staff will assemble the maps in a format suitable for use in presentations, community meetings, working sessions and fmal report production. 1.3 Prepare community profile HKGi will work with the City to collect, analyze and assemble provide information on demographic trends, socio-economic patterns, growth patterns and projections into a profile of Stillwater. The profile will include the housing, income and employment data from: the 2000 and 1990 Census. The profile will compare Stillwater with Washington County and the Twin Cities region. The profile will include key trends from other available data sources including property valuation, building permits, traffic counts, and retail sales. This information will be assembled in a format to be incorporated into the fmal plan document. Task 1 Meetings Task 1 should include a general community meeting on the Comprehensive . Plan Update. This meeting can be used to further test the vision for Stillwater and to learn about public views on issues to consider in the planning process. These inputs will be important elements of defming the context for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Focus group workshops can be a useful means of understanding the community and the planning context. HKGi will work with the City to determine (1) if focus group workshops should be included in this task and (2) if so, the nature and number of the workshops. The steering committee will meet on the previously set monthly schedule duringTask 1. The agenda for the steering committee will be influenced by work in progress for both the Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Plan. Likely agenda items include: . Results of planning efforts in Task 1 Results of community meeting # 1 Preparations for other public participation initiatives Matter requiring feedback and guidance from the steering committee . . . . . The initial meeitng with the Metropolitan Council staff takes place in this task. This timing allows the consulting team to form a better understanding of Stillwater and the needs of the Comprehensive Plan before meeting with the Metropolitan Council. Task 2 - Explore the Possibilities The major focus of Task 2 will be to explore the possible directions for implementing the community's vision for the key elements of the Comprehensive Plan. Explorations in Task 1 will focus on the larger community patterns: land use, parks, open space corridors, streets and vehicular movement, non-vehicular circulation systems, and infrastructure. The following subtasks comprise Task 2: . 2.1 Explore broad land use patterns Based on the natural features of the community, the vision and guiding principles and an understanding of local and regional growth pressures, HKGi will identify 2 or 3 alternative land use patterns. These patterns will address a variety of land use (patterns and design character including forms and density/intensity of development) and infrastructure needs necessary to support growth and development. 2.2 Explore park, trail and open space systems Previous steps in the process created the inventory of existing parks, recreation facilities and trails. This task explores the adequacy of the existing system and needs to consider in planning for the future. Investigations into the distribution and type of parks and trails; patterns and links; appropriateness to forecast demographics; and other physical factors that might influence park and trail development will be conducted and summarized (in graphics and narrative) for review. Attention will also be directed toward an analysis of the natural resource patterns of the community, so they can be used as a foundation for planning phases to follow. This task will also lay the foundation for the use of park dedication as required by changes in State Law adopted in 2006. 2.3 Establish housing strategies Housing strategies will be explored that seek to achieve the desired community vision and address quality housing, life-cycle housing and community character among other objectives. . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-II 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-12 . 2.4 Identify infrastructure (water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer) system deficiencies Investigations of City utility systems will be based on the review of existing system plans and discussions with City Staff. The specific steps to be taken in this task include: . Update water demand projections based on 2030 population/ employment estimates. Review existing water source, treatment and distribution infrastructure against projected water supply needs. Update projections based on 2030 population/employment estimates. Review existing sanitary infrastructure against projected sanitary service needs, and identify bottlenecks and cost to correct. . · Assess likely implications of new storm water management rules and regulations. Describe if appropriate influence of modifications from Army Corps of Engineers on St Croix River. Evaluate private utility services and management. These steps will lead to the information needed to update the related chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. . 2.5 Identify key transportation deficiencies and system improvements Based on the understanding the current street system gained in Task 1, SRF will identify transportation problems and opportunities such as capacity constraints and adequacy of arterial roadways. As part of this task, SRF and the City will review the proposed long-term transportation project list developed by the City, identify additional projects that may be needed to address future traffic volumes and identify the number of lanes for collector roadways and above as well as any potential new routes. This task also involves a review of roadway system functional classification and jurisdiction. SRF will refine the functional classification of roadways based on Metropolitan Council criteria. SRF identify potential jurisdictional transfers and rationale for potential changes. 2.6 Assemble policy directives This will be a listing of key policy directives that seek to implement the land use patterns, housing strategies, park and open space system strategies and infrastructure systems. These policies will be developed to satisfy statutory requirements as well as to implement the community's vision and guiding principles. . . Task 2 Meetings For the purposes of the proposal, no public meetings are suggested in Task 2. The need for public input may arise in discussions about the actual public participation process or in undertaking the work in this task. Task 3 - Evaluate the Implications The ability to evaluate the options and to determine the elements of the Comprehensive Plan best suited to Stillwater relies on information related to the implications of the options for future growth and development. How do the options address the key issues? What actions and investments are required by the City to implement the Plan? HKGi will design a process that communicates this information and allows the participants in the planning process to engage in a meaningful evaluation of alternatives. 3.1 Prepare growth projections HKGi will prepare projections of future population, households and employment based on the land use options created in Task 2. These projections will be used to assess implications for land consumption and traffic volumes. These projections will be compared with current Metropolitan Council forecasts. HKGi will work with Metropolitan . Council staff to address any differences in projected future conditions. 3.2 Define strategic planning initiatives The exploration of possibilities in Task 2 defmes general land use patterns, development forms, infrastructure system improvements, and public objectives and policies. A successful comprehensive plan involves more than land use. The HKGi/SRFTeam will identify key strategic initiatives that will help carry out the community vision and build upon the directions and policy of the Comprehensive Plan established in the land use plan. 3.3 Consider Implementation Actions Understanding the implications of planning alternatives requires information on the implementation actions necessary to carry out the policies and directions established in each of the Plan chapters. Implementation actions will include changes in zoning and subdivision ordinances and capital improvements. We will also identify financial implications associated with planning alternatives and implementation actions. 3.4 Examine implications for Downtown While the HKGi! /SRF Team will consider the relationships between Downtown and the broader community throughout the process, it is . important to create a specific and conscious connection at this point in Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-13 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-14 . the Comprehensive Plan Update. This task will examine the land use and transportation options for the Comprehensive Plan enhance or constraints directions under consideration for Downtown. 3.5 Converge on a preferred plan The results of Task 3 will lead to a preferred land use plan with related directions for transportation, parks, utilities, housing and other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The HKGi/SRF Team will prepare a preferred plan with graphics and a written dialogue including maps and general goals and policies. Task 3 Meetings Public input plays an important part of the evaluation that takes place in this task. A general community meeting provides an effective forum for obtaining guidance on the directions and options for the Comprehensive Plan. Certain forms of focus group workshops could also provide important feedback. Review meetings with staff and Steering Committee are an integral part of this task. Task 4 - Prepare Draft of Comprehensive Plan . The analysis and evaluations conducted in Task 3 provide the information needed to prepare a draft of the updated Comprehensive Plan. Preparation of the draft Comprehensive Plan will be guided by several objectives: Provide a Plan in form and content that fIrst and foremost meets the needs of Stillwater. Ensure that the content of the Plan complies with the statutory requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. Include policy statements that provide consistency with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and Metropolitan System Plans. The work performed in this task creates the draft Plan and subjects it to a thorough review. . . . .. 4.1 Prepare working outline HKGi will begin the process of assembling the Comprehensive Plan through the creation of a working outline. This task achieves several objectives: . Identify and agree on chapters and organization of Plan. . . . Consider approaches for integrating existing plans and policies into the overall Comprehensive Plan. Draft goals and policies for each plan element. Determine additional information needs. . . · Focus on implementation initiatives. This task must also address how best to integrate the results of the Downtown planning process. The Downtown Plan could be a chapter in the Comprehensive Plan. The Downtown Plan could also be a separate document that is implemented through other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. 4.2 Prepare draft of Comprehensive Plan HKGi/SRF Team will use the information created by this process to create a draft of the Comprehensive Plan. HKGi will prepare an illustrative document with photographs, sketches, diagrams and supporting narrative to allow people to fully understand what will be required by the Plan. It will also provide the requisite technical information to ensure a clear understanding of City actions for implementation. . 4.3 Conduct thorough review of the draft plan. A key to the success of the Comprehensive Plan Update will be the effectiveness of the process for reviewing the draft plan. Does the Plan address the issues identified in the planning process? Does the Plan match the community vision for the future of Stillwater? Will the City take the steps needed to use and implement the Plan? Our experience shows that it is difficult to predict the precise form and sequence of meetings needed to understand the implications and to reach consensus on the draft Plan. Regardless of the process described in a proposal, the actual review process conforms to the actual needs of each project. Rather than guess at meetings, HKGi will design a review process to involve all key stakeholders. . . . Based on our current understanding of Stillwater and on our experience with similar projects, a framework for this review process would include the following: . The HKGi/ SRFTeam will work closely with City Staff to conduct a technical review of the draft plan. . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-15 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-16 . . A series of two to three Steering Committee meetings will be used to review the draft plan. The steering committee is in the best position to ensure that the proposed plan is consistent with directions established during the planning process. It is often useful to conduct a focus group workshop with city boards and commissions. The input from these bodies helps to eliminate issues that would impair use and implementation of the Plan. . · Public participation in review of the draft Plan can take a variety of forms. In some cases, it is appropriate to use community meetings for this review. The Comprehensive Plan covers all of Stillwater, striking a balance between competing goals and interests. Community meetings use this same context for reviewing the Plan. It is possible, however, that more specific feedback from certain groups would be helpful in shaping the fmal Plan. In this case, the plan review process would involve focus group workshops. We will work with City Staff and the steering committee to decide how best to structure the review process. . 4.4 Submit draft plan for local government review. State Law requires that the proposed Comprehensive Plan be submitted adjacent governmental units and affected school districts for review and comment at least six months prior to submission of the plan to the Metropolitan Council. HKGi will coordinate this part of the review process to provide the best fit with the overall approval process in Stillwater. As with the start of the plannino process, the steps to create final plans and to seek approvals should deal with both the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan. The description of the proposed work tasks for this final phase tif the plan nino process can be found after the description of the work prooram for the Downtown Plan. . . Work Tasks - Downtown Plan The Stillwater Downtown Plan that was completed in 1988 has served as an effective guide for decisions that have been made over the past two decades. As Stillwater looks ahead over the next 20 years, it is going to be important to focus on the design character of the area, the details that make a special place even better. The planned St. Croix River crossing will be the most significant new improvement that will impact downtown Stillwater in the future. Removing the through traffic from Highway 95 in the heart of the downtown area will open up a new range of opportunities to shape the character of the roadway as well as pedestrian linkages in the area. . Over the last decade, Stillwater has commissioned a variety of studies addressing downtown and riverfront issues. The upcoming Downtown Plan needs to use this information as a starting point rather than duplicating efforts that have already occurred. These studies represent an interesting compilation of design ideas for downtown Stillwater; however, they remain somewhat independent pieces, pieces that need to be connected as part of a new comprehensive Downtown Plan. The Downtown Plan needs to bring a new sense of continuity to ideas and plans that will enhance the riverfront area as well as downtown as a'whole. This section of the proposal describes the approach to be used by the HKGi/SRF Team to create a Downtown Plan for Stillwater that can either exist as a stand alone document or be directly incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. The work program results in a Downtown Plan that will serve as a thought-provoking and action-oriented guide for making sound public and private sector decisions over the next decade or more. The Plan will be an integrated package of graphics and text, ideas and strategies that expresses a vision as well as a path to accomplishing it. The Stillwater Downtown Plan needs to address implementation. Issues of implementation will be continuously cycled through the planning process from beginning to end, not just at the conclusion. What public actions and investment are needed to undertake the Plan? Does the City have the resources to take these actions? Seeking answers to the right questions will lead to a Downtown Plan that will remain fresh for many years. . Starting the Project ~ c.. ::l c: ~ ~ 'VI c: Q.I -ii ~ o u Seeking Approval Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A.l1 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-18 . The HKGi work program produces a Downtown plan that is organized around three basic themes: . Patterns and Systems Design Character Implementation . . Patterns and Systems We view downtown Stillwater as an urban tapestry; a variety of patterns and systems woven together into a richly complex place. Through the use of notated graphic plans, the Downtown Plan will identify, explain and suggest enhancements to the key patterns and systems that support the downtown tapestry. The key patterns and systems on which we suggest focusing in the Downtown Plan include: . Neighborhood links . Natural systems . Storm water systems . Public spaces . Redevelopment patterns . . Traffic circulation . Parking . Technology and utility systems . Visitor facilities Design Character While patterns tend to be two-dimensional, design character adds a third dimension to our perspective of downtown. Design character suggests how the downtown can look, feel and function and can primarily be expressed as sketches, drawings and qualitative written descriptions. Our exploration of design character will focus on: . Open space Streetscape forms Levee improvements Riverfront trails Commercial redevelopment Pedestrian circulation and linkages Infill housing . . . . . . . . . Park improvements · Building massing and scale Implementation Implementation is intended to do two of things: 1) defme tools that can transform the vision established by patterns and design character into reality, and 2) bring understanding to the environment within which those tools will be used. The implementation element is conducted through the entire planning process and both informs the process and is informed by it. The implementation elements of the Downtown Plan will include: . Evaluation of market forces for specific sites Financial implications of public actions Priority of investments/ actions Parking strategy Timelines and responsibilities Communications materials . . . . . . The planning process proposed by the HKGi/SRF Team consists of the following tasks. Task 1 - Define the Context of Downtown During this part of the process, the HKGi/SRF Team will gain a deeper understanding of the forces influencing downtown Stillwater. Our investigations will help ensure that the downtown plan is built on a solid and broad foundation of information. This stage includes a tour of the downtown and its surroundings with "local experts," as well as one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders who can provide us with important information. Information will also be collected related to stormwater, parking, circulation, utilities and current ordinances. The specific tasks related to context definition include: 1.1 Update base map information with digital mapping provided by the City. 1.2 Review background information including but not limited to the reports and plans contained on the CD that was distributed as part of the pre-proposal packet information. . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-19 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-20 . 1.3 Review the recently completed parking inventory. 1.4 Tour and photograph the downtown neighborhood and its di .th "I It" surroun ngs WI oca exper s . 1.5 Collect base data regarding forces and trends (natural, cultural, fmancial and market) influencing downtown Stillwater. 1.6 Assess the project area in terms of its image and identity. 1.7 Conduct up to eight one-on-one interviews with key stakeholders including but not limited to business leaders, landowners and business owners. 1.8 Defme and documentland use/urban design contextual elements, visual features, and other physical elements such as street cross sections, rights-of-way, building setbacks and height, building typologies, signage, landscaping, lighting, parking arrangements and alley/rear of building situations. 1.9 Conduct a Steering Committee work session. 1.10 Conduct a Public Workshop. . Task 2 - Explore What is Possible This is the stage of the project where the HKGi/SRF Team will use collected base information and the insights of the community to explore optional approaches to downtown patterns and systems and design character. Concept development will begin with plan view approaches to the patterns and systems critical to the future of downtown; looking at the interrelationship ofland use, densities, pedestrian linkages, transportation, transit, parking patterns and community open space. This level of exploration will allow the community to evaluate the framework within which design character can be created and enhanced. The more detailed level of concepts will use illustrative vignettes to explore the design character of elements such as redevelopment, public spaces, parking lots, etc. This level of concept development suggests the look and feel of downtown and charts a course for public and private investments. Each set of alternatives created in this stage may have different implications . . in terms of aesthetics; relationship to other community features; establishment or reinforcement of landmarks or other identity features; cost; development potential; or the means of implementation. By exploring varying alternatives along with relative cost projections, the City can be assured that: · The eventual master plan is an accurate reflection of the community's desires for downtown. · Investigations consider the widest range of possible issues that may be encountered as the Downtown Plan is implemented. The HKGi/SRF Team will explore what is possible by undertaking the following tasks. 2.1 Explore concept alternatives in the form of notated graphic plans for a range of downtown patterns and systems. . 2.2 Explore concept alternatives in the form of illustrative vignettes for a range of design character elements including but not limited to levee improvements, trail connections and alignments, varying building masses and scales, streetscape alternatives, North Lowell Park and the Aiple property. 2.3 Explore downtown parking needs. We begin by establishing a clear understanding of the function of the parking system. Using the existing inventory of parking spaces, we will measure utilization rates. We will use this information to create a parking demand model for Downtown Stillwater and analyze potential future parking demand. The results of this analysis will be shown through maps of future and existing conditions, identifying opportunities and constraints. . 2.4 Prepare overview analyses oflocal market conditions to identify the highest and best use(s) for the two identified sites on Second Street. These analyses will address a broad range of residential and commercial markets, drawing upon statistical data, fIrst-hand observations, interviews and local and national experience with real estate development dynamics. Our analyses will involve research and analysis of local and regional demographic trends and profiles, growing (or shifting) demand, underserved niches in downtown Stillwater, recent development trends, sources of competition, and outside influences such as regional growth and changing development formats. The fmdings of our market analysis will enable us to identify areas of market potential and defme the general Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-21 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. p age A-22 . types of development that are likely to offer attractive opportunities on the identified sites over short-term as well as long-term time frames. 2.5 Prepare relative cost parameters for each set of concept alternatives described in Task 2.2. 2.6 Conduct a Steering Committee work session. 2.7 Facilitate a Public Workshop. 2.8 Conduct a Steering Committee work session to review public workshop results. Task 3 -Making it Work The Downtown Plan is only a "paper plan" at this point in the process. It is expected that the community will not (and should not) be capable of implementing every aspect of the plan on its own or all at once, and that others, developers and current business owners, will need to be a part of the implementation equation. In fact, it is easy to predict the fIrst question to be asked at a public presentation of the final Downtown Plan: "It looks great, but who is going to pay for it?" . HKGi will work with the City to define the responsibilities and procedures for implementation of the ideas generated during the Downtown Plan process and to outline the process, timing, funding options and priority of the various elements of the plan. The examination of the steps necessary to carry the plan forward to implementation includes the following tasks: 3.1 Based on the feedback gained at the Public Workshop refine the concept alternatives into a preferred concept that articulates a clear set of planning, design and engineering directives. 3.2 Conduct a Steering Committee work session to review directives, gain one more round of feedback and outline the remainder of the downtown planning process that will transform those directives into a preferred plan direction and a set of implementation initiatives. 3.3 Identify and describe the public improvements and programs that can provide additional or necessary advantages for specific prospective developments and for the downtown area in general. 3.4 Prepare an implementation and financing plan that includes . . . e detailed cost estimates, investigation and identification of funding sources, and prioritization and sequencing of actions. Task 4 - Establish the Plan The Downtown Plan is the community's effort to guide development along a path that supports their vision. This task concludes the planning process by building consensus and creating the final document. HKGi will prepare an illustrative plan document - with photographs, sketches, diagrams and supporting narrative - to allow people to fully understand what is desired. The document will be "friendly and approachable" - a key step in ensuring that it is both read and understood. It will also provide the requisite technical information to ensure that adequate direction is provided for development of key areas. The implementation strategies created in Task 4 will be incorporated into the plan. The public remains an important part of the planning process. Informing the community of the directions set with the Downtown Plan can best occur in an "Open House" - before the work is brought for formal review. An Open House allows the public to view the plan at their own pace, to ask questions directly of the consultants and Steering Committee without having to ask the questions publicly, and to offer written and verbal comments. HKGi proposes to conduct such an Open House to receive fmal comments from the community prior to formal review by the City Council. To establish the plan, HKGi will undertake the following tasks: 4.1 Prepare draft plan including implementation tools for review by the Steering Committee. 4.2 Conduct a Steering Committee work session to review draft plan and receive input. 4.3 Make modifications to the plan and present the draft to the public at an open house. 4.4 Conduct a Steering Committee work session to review public input and reach consensus on the fmal plan. 4.5 Prepare fmal plan document. 4.6 Prepare a final communications flier as an executive summary of the Downtown Plan. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page A-23 . 4.7 Meet with the Steering Committee and City Council to present final plan and obtain necessary approvals. Starting the Project Seeking Approvals The HKGi/SRF approach is to seek a coordinated approval of the Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Plan. The Approval phase of the project involves the following tasks: ~ . i!S 0- ::l c: c: ro ro lS: . IS: c: ~ ~ 'Vi - c: c: Q.I ~ -ii . .... Cl ~ 0 ...... . .lll: U ...... t!l3 ~ i!: ...... ~ t!l3 . ~ Assembly of fmal versions of Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan using guidance received from the draft review process. Review of the final versions with City Staff and Steering Committee. Participation in public hearing required for Comprehensive Plan. Participation in final review and approvals by Planning Commission and City Council. Participation in submission, review and approval by Metropolitan Council. In concluding the project, HKGi will prepare and provide the City with the Plan document in a series of products designed to enhance the usability of the Plan: . 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page A-24 . One full color printed copy (unbound) for reproduction PDF version suitable for publication PDF version suitable for printing (60 CDs) Original plan chapters in Adobe InDesign Microsoft Word files including the text of Plan Chapters Individual graphic files for all maps, tables and other illustrations . . . . . . . l. HKGi Firm Profile Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi) is a firm of nineteen talented landscape architects, urban designers and planners who share their passion for design and skill in project management with client communities striving to create lasting places of quality. HKGi has twenty four years of experience designing high quality and distinctive public and private spaces on budget and on time. Waterfront parks, urban plazas, outdoor event venues and downtown streetscapes are all part of HKGi's portfolio of built work in the past five years. Communities seek HKGi to lead their design efforts because of our ability to creatively synthesize complex program needs and design issues within a process of community consensus - building. 'That is why our design process includes close coordination with the public, emergency services, maintenance personnel, policy makers and private clients who will ultimately be the users and the caretakers of the place being designed. Our Mission: To foster the creation of places that enrich people's lives. A samptr+ otNKGf romprehenstveplarlllingplo�ecis 1. Comprehensive PO;), FI1cRtver2. Compmhensim Plan, Noffllf+efd; 3, ConlpnrllensWe Plan, iuveme, 4, Comprelfeflstm Pfarrand 7bwn CenkrZionhrg Ordlrkinre, Ramsey,' 5. Comprehenstnffon andGlotvtll Aw 67A Mrwthead,6. Congn0erlstve Pfoti, Sf. WWI; 7. Park Ttatf and Open Spare Plan, Mlnnelrisla; 8. 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Project Personnel HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. 123 North Third Street, Suite 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 1510 Como Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 p 612.338.0800 1: 612.338.6838 e: Info@hkgi.com w: www.hkgi com Incorporated with the Stale of Minnesota In 1982 PRINCIPALS: Mark Koegler, ASLA, President Bruce Chamberlain, ASLA, Vice President Greg Ingraham, ASLA, Vice President Paul Paige, RLA, Vice President Brad Scheib, AICP, Vice President STAFF 11 Landscape Architects 5 Community Planners 1 Strategic Planner 2 Support Staff SERVICES: Comprehensive Planning Park and Trail Planning Downtown Planning Strategic Planning Commercial Area Revitalization Urban Design Transit Oriented Development Planning Site Design Environmental Review Corridor Studies Streetscape Design Master Planning Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ®B page 8.1 Philosophy BltildingcolesensusarourVacw oloWvesls essential ioa project s srxress, especially whena �rcm�bera(Stakeholdersarelirvnly� HKGPsphllosophyrelles on Irsleningtn communitymembersand project slakehoddersto ratdadeslgnsoltNan. Exploringmany d!{Ierenlconreplalfernof veslrelpsHKGlfndthe common groundaml adwhkhdeslgnscan beAnaldred. HKGI tulles on a practical and readLWW&-,Ch loplol in;Idemerrbitionthathelpsplansi mmearealttyforcomrnlmiiies. gillll Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. HKGi believes that design, when inspired by the character of the people and the land, can create a tuiiclue and identifiable sense of community. We aspire to provide our clients with meaningful and appropriate planning and design services that create this sense of community. The following core principles are universal to our practice and are the framework for our firm's identity and design process: 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. Listen In 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. Explore By 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. Create Only by understanding how a planning principle evolves into a built community asset can we actually begin to see hoer 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. page 8-2 2005 Preservation Award Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission University of Minnesota Southeast Heating Plant; Minneapolis, Minnesota 2005 Excellence in Affordable Housing Design/ Preservation Housing Design Award Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Heritage Greens; Cambridge, Minnesota 2004 Award for an Outstanding Plan American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter (MnAPA) Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan; Minneapolis, Minnesota 2003 Merit Award American Institute of Architects, Minneapolis Chapter Bloomington Civic Plaza; Bloomington, Minnesota 2003 Outstanding Award for a Plan American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter (MnAPA) Downtown Revitalization Master Plan; Hutchinson, Minnesota 2003 Merit Award for Project Design American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter (MASLA) River Flats Master Plan; Hastings, Minnesota 2002 National Merit Award for Public Planning American Society of Landscape Architects Mississippi River Greenway Strategic Plan; Dakota County, Minnesota 2002 Award of Excellence Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Normandale Lake Bandshell; Bloomington, Minnesota 2002 Preservation Award Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Main Street/6th Avenue SE Streetscape; Minneapolis, Minnesota 2002 Project of the Year Civil Engineering Association of Minnesota 2001 Project of the Year -Environmental Award Minnesota Public Works Association Lock H Dam Road Improvements; Hastings, Minnesota 2001 Merit Award for Public Planning American Society of Landscape Architects, Minnesota Chapter Taylors Falls Strategic Guide; Taylors Falls, Minnesota 2001 National Merit Award for Public Planning American Society of Landscape Architects ®Red River Greenway Plan; East Grand Forks, MN Awards 2 A sampling of HKGI's award winning projects (from top, left to right): Downtown East/North Loop Masler Plan; Minneapolis; Hutchinson Downtown Revitalization Master Plan; Normandale Lake Bandshell; Mississippi River Greenway Strategic Plan; Main Street Streetscape; Mound Visions; Lock and Dam Road Improvements; Hastings River Flats Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ®N page B-3 Project Team 31isHKGi is a multi -disciplinary consulting firm that specializes in ©n comprehensive planning, master planning, downtown redevelopment planning, riverfront planning and design, urban design, conservation design Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. and strategic planning. Since its establishment in 1982, HKGi has grown 123 North Third Street, Suite 100 from a one -person firm to a planning, landscape architecture and design Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 Firm that employs 19 professionals. p: 612,338.0800 Throughout its twenty-four year history, HKGi has built a solid reputation f: 612.338.6838 for developing innovative and creative plans and designs based on the web: www.hkgi.com strengths and qualities found in the local communities in which they are formulated. These plans and designs are developed through a community - based planning process that focuses the efforts of both HKGi's consultants and the public on productive, meaningful participation, consensus building and a commitment to developing strong implementation strategies. HKGi's planning process has helped the firm garner a number of professional awards, but most importantly, equips our clients with the tools necessary to transform paper plans and designs into built projects that the community can embrace. HKGi's place -appropriate planning philosophy is based on three fundamental principles: 1) a community's intrinsic qualities and strengths provide the best foundation for future plans; 2) a community -based planning process is the best way to build community support around a plan's vision and principles; and 3) in order to be useful, a plan must be able to be put into action; in other words, real world issues of funding and implementation must be considered throughout the planning process. SRF CONSULTING GROUP, INC. NJ Firm Background For more than 40 years SRF Consulting Group Inc. has worked with C0149lIL77NQ GROUP, INC public and private sector clients across the Midwest. As a full -service SRF Consulting Group, Inc. consulting firm, SRF's engineers, planners and designers goal is not to One Carlson Parkway, Suite 150 Fork independently; rather, it is to function as an extension of the client. Plymouth, MN 55447 By assembling cohesive teams, SRF advises clients throughout the Midwest to develop innovative solutions that will address and answer project concerns. SRF's projects range from creating neighborhoods and urban spaces to designing highway interchanges and bridges to planning state-wide transportation systems. Drawing on their multi -disciplinary staff, they ®w Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page B-4 . effectively complete large and complex projects, yet maintain close working relationships with clients. Employees are the key to SRF's success their reputation for technical excellence is based on their dedication to developing creative solutions for the most challenging projects, SRF's long-term client relationships truly reflect their commitment to quality and award-winning service. SRF is owned and operated by its active principals and employs over 270 professional and technical personnel. Through past project experience SRF has a thorough and intimate knowledge of state, local and federal planning and design procedures, including the standards, rules, regulations and other requirements pertaining to a variety of projects. Their broad base of planning and design services, include: Landscape architecture and urban design Comprehensive and community planning Transportation planning Environmental services . Water resources engineering Civil engineering Highway engineering Right of way and land services Traffic engineering Transit-oriented development Geographic information systems Structural engineering Intelligent transportation systems Electrical engineering Land surveying In-construction services . Hoisington Koegler Group lnc, 11I11 ~n page 8-5 iiiii ____ ZHA, Inc. 221 Essex Street, Suite 51 Salem, Massachusetts 01970 c Claybaugh Preservation Architecture 361 West Government Street Taylors Falls, Minnesota 55084 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group lnc, page 8-6 . ZHA, Inc. provides consulting services addressing a broad range of urban real estate development issues. Established in 1975, the firm has conducted development-related assignments in 38 states for over 800 public and private clients, including market research, feasibility studies and financial analyses conducted on a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial projects, often in which the firm participates as a member of a m ul tidisciplinary team, ZHA performs development-related services for a variety of public and private clients, including units of local government, private foundations, private individuals, nonprofit development corporations, private developers, property owners, downtown development associations and corporations, lending institutions, civic organizations, community and quasi-public corporations and others involved in the development process. Frequently, projects are major redevelopment efforts being pursued in the context of a public/private development partnership. ZHA, Inc. has offices on the east coast. Claybaugh Preservation Architecture Inc. (CPAi), founded in 1989, provides outstanding architectural and technical services for owners and managers of historic buildings and sites. CPAi also provides consulting . services to design professionals and training for historic preservation professionals and laypeople. Principal Robert J. Claybaugh AlA has extensive experience with historic preservation projects and a commitment to preserving our built environment. HKGi and CPAi have collaborated on numerous projects including redevelopment plans for downtown Hastings, Hutchinson and Excelsior. CPAi believes that building preservation is best accomplished using a team approach. The client becomes an important member of the team and is involved in the decision making process. With historic properties, the Secretary of the Interior's Standards are followed, With any project, Bob Claybaugh works closely with the client in developing a suitable plan to preserve, rehabilitate, or restore the building or site. . . Mark Koegler, ASLA, will serve as the project manager for our engagement with the City of Stillwater. Mark will also be the project coordinator for the Downtown Plan. As the project manager for the overall effort, Mark will be responsible for coordinating all of the components of the work program. This coordination involves the work of other firms on the HKGi team and the inter-relationships between the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. Mark will have day-to-day management responsibilities for the Downtown Plan component of this project. As such, he will play an active role in all aspects of planning for the future of Downtown Stillwater. He will also be involved in the design and the facilitation of public participation throughout the total project. . Mark is the President of HKGi. He brings almost thirty years of community planning and landscape architecture experience to this project. He is well-respected by clients for his leadership qualities and his communication ability. These skills help him guide communities through complicated and sometimes difficult planning processes that have resulted in the building of consensus amongst often diverse groups with wide- ranging interests. These leadership skills, combined with his technical planning experience, have been essential ingredients in countless planning projects throughout his career. Mark has completed approximately 30 comprehensive plans in three cycles of Metropolitan Council mandated plans. His current and recent projects applicable to the work in Stillwater include downtown redevelopment plans for the historic communities of Excelsior and Hutchinson, Minnesota; serving as the project manager for the Northfield Comprehensive Plan; leading the East Ravine Master Plan in Cottage Grove; the Northwest Area Master Plan in Inver Grove Heights; the Southdale Area Land Use/ Transportation Study in Edina; the Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Plan in Minneapolis; co-managing the Downtown East/N orth Loop Master Plan in Minneapolis, the ESSBY Area Master Plan in North Branch; and the Golden Triangle Land Use/Transportation Study in Eden Prairie. He currently working on comprehensive plan updates for the cities of Richfield, Hopkins and Inver Grove Heights. Brad Scheib, AICP, a community planner with Hoisington Koegler Group will serve as the project coordinator for the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan update. He will be integrally involved in all aspects . Key Personnel Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page 8-1 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page 8-8 . of the Comprehensive Plan including the public participation process, the development of plan alternatives and the final plan documents. Brad possesses more than ten years of planning experience primarily focusing on comprehensive planning and area master planning projects. Within the last six years, Brad has led the development of comprehensive plans for the Minnesota cities of Moorhead, Woodbury, Ramsey, Newport, St. Michael and New Brighton. He also played a leading role in many additional comprehensive planning initiatives including plans in Elk River, Northfield, Faribault, Fridley and Hastings. In addition to planning work, Brad has been integrally involved in conducting Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUARs) for large scale planning initiatives. He recently completed AUAR projects in Rochester, Chanhassen, Cottage Grove and Moorhead. Many of Brad's recent work efforts have focused on the relationship between transportation and land use. He recently led a subarea corridor study for Mn/DOT along a segment ofTH14 west of Rochester. He has also served as lead planner for several projects that integrate land use changes with transit corridors. Rusty Fifield will play an essential role in both the Comprehensive . Plan Update and the Downtown Plan. He will focus on the financial implications of plan options and the specific strategies needed to implement the plans and on the design of public participation efforts. Rusty's unique background in community planning and public finance make him an invaluable asset for our work for Stillwater. He has served local governments in Minnesota for more than 26 years, working with hundreds of city, county and school clients. Rusty brings a strategic, economic-based problem solving approach to comprehensive and downtown planning. His skills and experience help craft the means to translate planning initiatives into action. Prior to joining HKGi, Rusty worked for 17 years as a public finance advisor. Rusty is also known for his ability to design and lead group decision- making activities, including goal setting workshops, focus groups and town meetings. Rusty has led comprehensive planning projects in Monticello, New Ulm, Elk River, Worthington, Faribault, and Luverne and downtown planning projects in Lakeville, Rosemount, and Grand Rapids. Rita Trapp will be a project planner for the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update. In this role Rita will primarily be responsible for contributing . . her technical skill to the exploration of land use concepts. Utilizing her skills in GIS, Rita will also provide planning and mapping support for the project. Rita has recently become certified with the LEED (Leadership in Environmental Education and Design) program, has past work experience in economic development and grant writing and is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Rita brings a rounded background that will also contribute to the downtown planning elements of the project. Rita's recent project work for HKGi includes playing significant roles in comprehensive plan updates for St. Michael and Moorhead; the Growth Area Plan and AUAR in Moorhead; the Mound Visions AUAR in Mound; and providing interim planning services to the Town of Hassan and Moorhead. Rita is currently the project manager for the Comprehensive Plan updates in Hassan Township and Mound. . Lance Bernard will lead efforts in collecting and analyzing data used in the planning process, including the preparation of community mapping using GIS. Lance is currently working on a land use study for Burns Township, the New Ulm Comprehensive Plan, a parking study for downtown Long Lake and a major comprehensive plan amendment for the city ofInver Grove Heights. Lance also has previous work experience as a transportation planner for Anoka County. Bryan Harjes, RLA, is a registered landscape architect and will serve as the lead urban design specialist for the Downtown Plan. In this role, Bryan will contribute his design skills to the development, analysis and illustration of options for the future of Downtown Stillwater. He will also play an active role in the public involvement process and the creation of the plan documents. Bryan's expertise in urban design and master planning has been developed on a variety of projects for both the public and private sectors. Most recently, Bryan has developed master plan concepts for the East Ravine Master Plan in Cottage Grove, concepts for the ESSBY Development Area in North Branch, redevelopment scenarios for the Upper Harbor Terminal in Minneapolis, and streetscape and public improvements for Little Canada Road in Little Canada. He also played key roles in the preparation of downtown plans for the cities of Hutchinson, Excelsior and Hastings. Bryan's strengths as an urban designer include the ability . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc, 11I11 ~n page 8-9 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page 8-10 . to produce illustrations and graphics that effectively demonstrate development concepts to members of the public and project stakeholders. Ana Nelson, RLA is a landscape architect with a diverse background ranging from redevelopment master plans, downtown master plans to plans and specifications for streetscape and park improvements. Ana will be a key participant in the urban design portions of the project including development of the "vignettes" for key development/redevelopment sites in Downtown Stillwater, Ana is familiar with Stillwater. Prior to joining HKGi, she worked on the Stillwater Trails and Parks Master Plan. Working with the parks committee and the greater Stillwater community, she developed conceptual designs for the Munkelwicz property and for the Boutwell historic cemetery. Barry Warner, FASLA, AICP is a Senior Vice President with SRF and leads the landscape architecture and urban design practice. Barry will participate in the Downtown Plan and Comprehensive Plan components of the Stillwater project. He has 28 years of diverse project experience and is known for innovative and creative design, inclusive public process facilitation, and responsive communication with agencies and citizens. . Barry's knowledge of transit oriented development, land use, master planning, transportation, landscape architecture and urban design are key to ensuring cohesive projects that respect their local and regional context. Barry is recognized for managing complex and award-\vinning projects, including Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul, Landmark Plaza in Saint Paul, and Three Rivers Park District Regional Trails. Barry has authored comprehensive parks, trails, and open space system plans for the cities of Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Mendota Heights, Excelsior, Princeton, and Falcon Heights, Minnesota. During his career, he has worked on more than 20 trail projects, including the Iowa Statewide Trails, Dakota Rail Corridor Trail Master Plan for Three Rivers Park District, Iowa Statewide Trails Plan, 29th Street Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, and Hopkins Trails and Sidewalks Master Plan. Dave Montebollo, PE is a Vice President with SRF and has worked in transportation planning for more than 20 years. Dave will work on the Comp Plan and Downtown components of the Stillwater project. He has managed many corridor studies, transportation plans, and strategic planning efforts, which required him to coordinate complex, multi-agency . . projects with a high level of public interest. Many of these projects included developing access strategies, policies and concepts that could be implemented over time, In addition, Dave has played key roles in developing technical information for many policy-level state\ovide studies, including the development of the Interregional Corridor System and access spacing guidelines. Prior to joining SRF, Dave spent 12 years with Wright County, where he was in charge of the design, construction and traffic areas. Through this experience, he developed a thorough understanding of local agency efforts to develop and maintain local transportation systems and to educate and respond to safety problems at the local level. Dave recently managed the development of the Northeast Wright County Sub-Area Transportation Plan and is working with the TH 55 Corridor Coalition. . Mike Monahan, PE and a Principal with SRF, has substantial expertise in transportation, transit and parking is invaluable to any project team. His experience covers municipal transportation, parking system management, and traffic projects, as well as coordinating multiple agencies, neighborhood groups, elected officials, and consultants to ensure consensus and ultimate project success, He served as SRF's project manager for the Metropolitan Airports Commission terminal and parking security, as well as the current work within the TCF Bank Stadium for the University of Minnesota, Mike has also played a key role in special event planning for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, Super Bowl XXVI, World Series (1987 and 1991), NCAA Men's Final Four (1992) and the Twin Cities Marathon. Prior to joining SRF, he served as the Assistant Director of Public Works/Director of Transportation Division for the City of Minneapolis. Monique MacKenzie, AICP and a Senior Planner with SRF, has extensive experience in community development, land use and zoning, and neighborhood and infrastructure planning. Prior to joining SRF, she served as a City Planner for the City of Minneapolis where she was the principal author of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Monique's approach brought Transit Oriented Development land use principles to the forefront of urban planning around the LRT station sites. Monique is highly regarded for her skills in public involvement, economic development, and the interface of land use with transportation. Monique has recently worked on the Major Center Area Transportation, Land Use, and Wayfinding Study . Hoisington Koegler Group lnc, 11I11 ~n page 8-11 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page B-12 T . in Eden Prairie, Minnesota; and the Saint Michael Downtown Plan in Saint Michael, Minnesota. Mike Aaron, PE, a Senior Associate with SRF, has 14 years of experience in site development engineering, municipal engineering, stormwater management, site planning and highway design. He has worked as project manager or project engineer on many commercial, residential and municipal projects, providing expertise on feasibility, demolition, layout, drainage, utilities, grading, detailing and supporting specifications, as well as permitting and contract administration. Mike played an important role in the Heritage Park Redevelopment in Minneapolis, which required significant amounts of utility design and construction and considerable coordination among several agencies. Additionally, some of Mike's recent site planning proj ects include the University of Minnesota Gopher Football Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Visitor Center Expansion in Chanhassen, Minnesota; and the Department of Human Services Building and Parking Ramp in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Jeremy Monahan, AICP, a Senior Transportation Planner with SRF, has been involved in numerous data collection projects for the past nine years, . including parking utilization surveys. These surveys establish parking availability at specific times of day throughout a study area. Jeremy regularly coordinates staff assignments and schedules. These surveys can yield a high-quality illustration of actual parking demand for a specific facility or area. Some of Jeremy's recent project experiences for parking utilization data collection include surveys at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Ridgedale Shopping Center in Minnetonka, Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, the Virginia Regional Medical Center in Virginia, Minnesota, and a three-mile section of Lake Street in Minneapolis. Mike J ischke, AI CP, a Senior Landscape Architect with SRF, has seven years of experience in landscape architecture and architecture. Mike will participate in the Downtown plan component of the Update. His work has focused on transit services and facilities, urban revitalization and site planning. He is skilled at integrating multiple design informants into a cohesive plan, including analysis of existing conditions, pedestrian and vehicle movement, and natural systems. Some recent projects in which Mike has been involved include the County Road 81 Master Plan in . . Hennepin County, Heart of the City Park and Ride in Burnsville, and Hubbard Marketplace Transit Station in Robbinsdale. He recently worked on concept sketches for the 38th Street Station Area Plan in Minneapolis and has been a contributor to the Lake Street streetscape design team. Mike is proficient in the use of CAD, ArcView GIS and imaging software, as well as conceptual sketching. Fred Moore, PE, a Senior Associate with SRF, has more than 40 years of municipal engineering and public works administration experience. Prior to joining SRF, he served for 23 years as Plymouth's Director of Public Works. During this period, the city more than doubled in size, from a population of 30,000 to 65,000. While working with the City, Fred led a street reconstruction program where he was heavily involved in the public process and citizen involvement. At SRF, Fred has contributed to many reconstruction projects with restricted budgets and tight schedules. His recent work includes the 109th Avenue Reconstruction Feasibility Study in Brooklyn Park, the Ramsey County Public Works Facility in Arden Hills, and the Valley View Road/ CSAH 4 intersection improvements in Eden Prairie. . Jeff Bednar, a Senior Traffic Engineering Specialist with SRF has 36 years of experience with traffic engineering projects, including analysis, design and operations. Jeffwill contribute to the Downtown Plan and the Transportation section the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update. His expertise includes the use of many computer traffic assignment/ forecasting models, microcomputer-based applications of the Highway Capacity Manual and traffic operations/simulation models, including Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM and CORSIM. Jeff has extensive experience in the development of special event traffic management plans and has conducted hundreds of traffic impact and operations studies, including some for special event venues, His project experience includes the Minnesota Renaissance Festival 2004 traffic management plan; Q-Prime Amphitheater review in Chaska, Minnesota; Ogden Amphitheater site traffic analysis near Chaska; preliminary traffic evaluation of four downtown Minneapolis sites for a new professional sports stadium to replace the Metrodome Stadium; Special Generators Study for the Mn/ DOT-Metropolitan Council 1990 Travel Behavior Inventory; traffic, air quality and noise analysis for an EAW for Minnesota Meadows, a horse racing facility in Blaine, Minnesota; and traffic, circulation and parking . Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page 8-13 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page 8-14 . review for a professional baseball/football stadium in Saint Paul. David Christiansen, an Associate with SRF, recently joined the firm after building his experience in transportation, business management, project work, freight planning, and transit for over 33 years. He has extensive experience working with federal grant programs, regional transportation plans, freight planning, hazardous material training, transit authorities, and distribution of a variety of products. Most recently, David was the manager of Regional Transportation Services for the Metropolitan Council in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Robert J. Claybaugh, AlA has practiced architecture for 36 years, specializing in historic preservation projects. He has developed restoration programs for numerous National Historic Sites, State Historic Sites and National Register Properties. Bob Claybaugh has provided design assistance, training, and design guidelines for building and streetscape renovations in Main Street towns. He has recently co-developed a design guideline concept for new and infill development in historic communities based on building frontage. He has served on the Kansas City, Missouri, Landmarks and City Plan Commissions. He has served as a board member of the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and has been involved with the . Minnesota Design Team. He is currently the chair of the Taylors Falls Economic Development Commission and has recently been appointed to the Minnesota Historical Society State Review Board for nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. HKGi and Claybaugh have collaborated on a number of downtown planning projects including Excelsior, Red Wing, Hastings and Hutchinson planning efforts. Dick Paik of ZHA has sixteen years of experience in real estate and economic development consulting. He has specialized experience in market analysis and financial feasibility analysis for planning and redevelopment projects. Over the past 5 years, Dick has been involved in 15 projects in Minnesota with HKGi. These projects have ranged from redevelopment plans for downtowns including Minneapolis, Hutchinson, Excelsior and Hastings and in conducting a market assessment for the Brainerd/Baxter area as part of HKGi's work with Potlatch Corporation. For the Stillwater Downtown Plan, Dick will conduct a market analysis/ highest and best use analysis for two downtown properties. . . . . Joni Giese, ASLA, is an Associate with SRF and will work on the parks and trails component of the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update. Over the past ten years, Joni's work has emphasized traffic calming, site analysis, streetscape design, and trail and park design. She is skilled in providing traffic calming design solutions that are sensitive to adjacent land uses, roadway classifications, and pedestrian needs. Some of Joni's recent projects include the Eden Prairie Park System Plan, Heritage Park in Minneapolis, and Hopkins Trail and Sidewalk Plan. Joni contributes to redevelopment strategy and streetscape enhancement planning. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc, 11I11 ~n page 8-15 Orga n izati ana I Cha rt 11I11 ~n . I" - City of Stillwater I Bill Turnblad Oty of Stillwater Project Manager I Comprehensive Plan Mark Koegler Downtown HKGi Update Project Manager Plan Public Participation Brad Scheib Mark Koegler, HKGi Mark Koegler HKGi HKGi Project Coordinator Brad Scheib, HKGi Project Coordinator - - -- ________J_____________ - ., . Land Use Parks & Trails Transportation Implementation Downtown Parking Brad SdleIb, HKGi Joni Giese, SRF Dave Montebello, SRF Rusty Fifleid, HKGi Mike Monahan, SRF Rita Trapp, HKGI Monique MacKenzie, SRF Jeff Bednar, SRF Jeremy Monahan, SRF lance Bernard, HKGi Ana Nelson, HKGi Dave Christianson, SRF Monique MacKenzie, SRF Housing Park Master Planning Mike Jischke, SRF Joni Giese, SRF Barry Warner, SRF Did< Palk, ZHA Rusty Fifield, HKGi Utilities Market/Feasibility Downtown Character Mark Koegler, HKGi Bryan Ha~es, HKGI Ana Nelson, HKGi Bob Oaybaugh, CPA Mike Jischke, SRF Barry Warner, SRF Brad Scheib, HKGi Rita Trapp, HKGi Mike Aaron, SRF Fred Moore, SRF Other Plan Chapters Brad Scheib, H KGi Rita Trapp, HKGi lllnce Bernard, H KGI Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. . page 8-16 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MARK KOEGLER is a landscape architect/planner with 30 years of experience as both a municipal planner and a consulting planner. His work experience covers a broad spectrum of planning work, from community and regional comprehensive planning to park, residential, commercial and industrial site design. As a principal and president of HKGi for over a decade, Mark has assumed project manager duties on a wide variety of successful projects, most recently on a number of challenging downtown and commercial area redevelopment projects. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Mark is recognized across the planning field for his leadership skills and for his expertise as a public communicator and facilitator. Because of his ability to establish trust amongst groups with different interests, Mark has been able to achieve positive project outcomes through building public consensus and support. In several instances, such as the Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Master Plan, and the Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan in Minneapolis, Mark's communication and problem solving skills were essential to bringing differing opinions together. Mark has also used his leadership skills to help develop or promote professional organizations such as the Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC) where he served as a past president. Mark was instrumental in helping revitalize SLUG, which brings together real estate developers, government planning staff, and planning consultants. The organization is now one of the most influential land use organizations in the Twin Cities. EDUCATION B.S.L.A., Iowa State University Business Administration, University of St. Thomas REGISTRATION Landscape, Architect, Minnesota MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Sensible Land Use Coalition, Past President Minnesota Design Team Team Member - Wadena, MN Co -Leader - Sandstone and Benson, MN MARK KOEGLER, ASLA PRESIDENT HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Oversight Committee; Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Master Plan Hennepin County/City of Eden Prairie; Golden Triangle Land Use and Transit Analysis Hennepin County; Shady Oak Road Redevelopment Analysis Crow Wing County; Brainerd Regional Human Services Center Master Plan Hennepin County/City of Edina - Southdale Area Land Use/Transportation Study City of Minneapolis; Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan Metro Transit; Northwest BRT Scoping Study City of Cottage Grove; East Ravine Neighborhood Master Plan City of Hutchinson, MN; Downtown Master Plan City of Excelsior, MN; Downtown Master Plan City of Columbia Heights, MN; Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan City of Mound, MN; - Comprehensive Plan Update - Downtown Master Plan Clty of Inver Grove Heights, MN; - Northwest Quadrant Land Use Master Plan and AUAR - Comprehensive Plan City of Fridley, MN; - Comprehensive Plan Housing Policy Forum Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. �®® page B•17 BRAD SCHEIB, AICP VICE PRESIDENT HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Moorhead, MN; Comprehensive Plan - Growth Area Plan Zoning Ordinance Revision Alternative Urban Areawide Review City of Woodbury, MN; Comprehensive Plan City of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Northwest Area Zoning Amendments - Northwest Area Public Participation Facilitation City of Ramsey, MN; Comprehensive Plan Commuter Rail Station Area Planning City of Northfield, MN; Comprehensive Plan City of St. Michael, MN; Comprehensive Plan City of Cottage Grove; East Ravine AUAR City of Chanhassen, MN; Chanhassen 2005 AUAR City of Fargo, ND; Design Guidelines for Growth Areas City of Maplewood, MN; Gladstone Neighborhood Redevelopment Master Plan City of Newport, MN; 7th Avenue Redevelopment Plan City of Faribault, MN; Comprehensive Plan City of Taylors Falls; Taylors Falls Strategic Plan City of Champlin, MN; Mississippi Crossings Redevelopment Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment GIS Strategic Plan Wisconsin Mainstreet Program; Comprehensive Land Use Planning Seminar ©e Floisington Koegler Group Inc. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE BRAD SCHEIB, a vice president and community planner with Hoisington Koegler Group, has provided planning expertise to a number of large scale projects covering a wide range of planning issues. Most significantly, this project experience includes redevelopment projects, especially those involving transportation and transit corridors, and comprehensive planning projects throughout the State of Minnesota. Brad also possesses project management experience on comprehensive plans in Moorhead and Ramsey; the Chanhassen 2005 ALIAR; and redevelopment plans in Newport, the Corcoran Neighborhood in Minneapolis, and the Southwest Transitway Analysis in Hennepin County. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Brad specializes in land use analysis and planning, especially related to redevelopment and transportation and transit corridors. He has become HKGi's resident Transit Oriented Development (TOD) expert through his work on several TOD-related projects. Such projects typically focus on redevelopment. Consequently, Brad possesses a broad base of redevelopment planning knowledge. He has also toured several U.S. regions in order to learn about how other areas have addressed redevelopment and `COD issues. Brad's communication and public facilitation skills have been essential to his professional success. These communication skills are especially important in building public support for planning initiatives developed during the planning process. Brad has been able to establish trust with members of the public, an ability that has helped ensure that projects can progress smoothly once the planning process is finished and communities begin to implement their plans. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University Minnesota Real Estate License, Prosource Educational Services MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association American Institute of Certified Planners Sensible Land Use Coalition Minnesota Design Team (Co -Leader) Urban Land Institute page B•18 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Rusty Fifield has provided communities with planning and financial consulting services since 1983 and has served local governments in Minnesota for more. than 26 years, working with more than 120 city, county and school clients during that time. Over the past three years, Rusty has served as project manager on a number of community planning projects, including Comprehensive Plans for Elk River, Luverne, Worthington, and Faribault, the Downtown Rosemount Revitalization Master Plan, and Downtown Grand Rapids Redevelopment Master Plan. Prior to joining HKGi, Rusty worked as a public finance advisor dealing with capital and economic development finance. He participated in more than 220 financing representing $660,000,000, including a wide range of municipal sewer and water systems This consulting experience is enhanced by Rusty's experience working in city management. This planning experience adds another dimension to his ability to formulate potential funding strategies for planning issues. AREAS OF EXPERTISE With his experience, Rusty possesses a unique perspective that enables him to help clients create proven and innovative strategies to implement plans. The specialized expertise Rusty provides includes: • Strategic planning • Group decision making • Redevelopment and housing • Financing infrastructure and community development • Community planning • Fiscal impact analysis Because of HKGi's emphasis on providing clients with action -oriented plans that lead to tangible results, Rusty plays an essential role in nearly every HKGi project. His interest is in creating financial strategies that will allow communities to put their plans into action. In addition to his public financing knowledge, Rusty brings unique enthusiasm and communication skills to the public participation process. As a project manager and public facilitator, Rusty consistently designs an inclusive and meaningful public participation process. EDUCATION • Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - Fort Hays State University. KS • Masters in Planning - Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota RUSTY FIFIELD STRATEGIC PLANNER HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Luverne; Comprehensive Plan City of Worthington; Comprehensive Plan/Goal Setting Workshop/Utilities Strategic Planning City of Elk River; Comprehensive Plan City of Faribauit; Comprehensive Plan City of Rosemount; Downtown Master Plan City of Grand Rapids; Downtown Master Plan Cities of Elko and New Market; Merger Study City of Eagan; NE Eagan Land Use Study City of Ramsey; Comprehensive Plan City of Hutchinson; Downtown Revitalization Master Plan/Special Service District City of Minnetrista; Parks, Trails and open Space Comprehensive Master Plan City of Excelsior; Downtown Master Plan City of Prior Lake; Downtown Development Guide City of Columbia Heights; Industrial Area Redevelopment Plan City of Edina - Strategic Plan - Local Traffic Task Force - Grandview Square - Capital Improvement Plan - Debt Issuance/Management City of Little Canada; Development Guide for Rice Street/Little Canada Road Area Iloisington Koegler Group Inc. KM WIN B•19 RITA TRAPP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE H O I S I N GTO N RITA TRAPP has served on planning teams for a variety of projects K O E G L E R addressing comprehensive, redevelopment, zoning, environmental - GROUP review and strategic planning needs and issues. In addition to her specific I N C . project work at HKGi, Rita has also wined substantial municipal planning experience by serving as the consulting planner for the Town of Hassan J and the City of Mound. She serves as Chair of Minnesota Design Team, PROJECT EXPERIENCE Town of Hassan has field the Economic Development Coordinator position for the City - Consulting Planner of Lakeville and the Cozninunity Development Specialist position for Comprehensive Plan the Eau Claire Area Industrial Development Corporation. City of Mound AREAS OF EXPERTISE Consulting Planner Rita's prior experience working for municipal and civic organizations Comprehensive Plan has enabled her to quickly establish her abilities as a communicator; Visions AUAR since 2003 she has played an increasingly prominent role in public meetings City of Cottage Grove; East Ravine Neighborhood AUAR and open houses. She has used her communications skills to revise and edit project reports in order to ensure that the reports are well -written City of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Zoning Ordinance and communicate effectively to a broad audience. She is also experienced Ryan Companies; Bassett Creek Valley at developing public workshops and coordinating activities between Redevelopment Plan, Minneapolis community members, business owners, city staff members and City of Lakeville; Downtown Redevelopment Plan consultants. Her work history and service on her local planning commission City of Grand Rapids; Zoning Ordinances also means that she is able to approach planning projects with a good City of Rochester, MN; Water Reclamation Plant tinderatanding ol' what it's like to be on the client side of the table. She Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has written over twenty successful grant applications and managed another Minnesota Department of Transportation; Trunk fifteen grants as the Director of Grants Administration for the Community Highway 14 Corridor Study Action Council in Lakeville. She brings a valuable city -oriented economic Hennepin County, MN; SW Transitway Alternative development perspective and understanding of the issues to the task of LRT Alignment Analysis community planning. Metro Transit; NW Corridor BRT Station Area Plans EDUCATION City of St. Michael, MN; Comprehensive Plan Bachelor of Science in Land Use Geography and Economics, University City of Moorhead, MN; of Wisconsin -Eau Claire Comprehensive Plan Growth Area Plans MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Growth Area AUAR Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association Ongoing Planning Services Chair, Minnesota Design Team Steering Committee City of Worthington, MN; Comprehensive Plan Former Vice Chair, Planning Commission, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota City of Luverne, MN; Comprehensive Plan Accredited Professional, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design City of St. Louis Park, MN; Special Services District (LEED) #4 MIN National Trust for Historic Preservation and Preservation Alliance of ©B Iloisington Kocgler Croup ]tic. Minnesota page B-20 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE In addition to his planning work with HKGi, Lance served as a Transportation Planner for Anoka County for three years and has volunteered his time at numerous professional organizations such as the Minnesota American Planning Association, the Minnesota Design Team and the National American Planning Association. Lance's experience with these organization's has allowed him to work with planners, landscape architects, engineers and clients throughout the state and the nation. Lance continues to volunteer his time toward organizations that pursue the beliefs and ethics of professional planning. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Lance's prior experience working as aTransportation Planner has helped him gain expertise in the areas of research, analysis and presentation of components related to short and long-range plans for the transportation systems; provisions of GIS support by using GIS skills for mapping and analysis work; review and analysis of Environmental documents related to projec,-ts adjacent to highway corridors; preparation of environmental analysis; development and coordination of traffic models; and grant application writing and research. While at HGKi, Lance's work has focused mainly on land use planning, comprehensive planning, transportation planning and GIS work. EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Community Development, St. Cloud State University MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Chapter, American Planning Association (Conference Co-chair, October 2005-present) Minnesota Design Team National American Planning Association (National Assembly Representative, 2006) Lipper Midwest American Planning Association (Program Committee, 2005) LANCE BERNARD HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Burns Township; Commercial Land Use Plan Growth Area Plan and AUAR; City of Moorhead City of Long Lake, MN; Parking Study City of New Ulm; Comprehensive Plan City of Inver Grove Heights; Land Use Amendments 'Anoka County, MN; - Environmental Review - Planning and Implementation - Countywide Transit System Plan - CSAH 14,1-35W to 1-35E Study - Countywide Traffic Model - I-35 Interrogational Corridor Study - Lino Lakes 1-35E Corridor Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) - Surface Transportation Project (STP) Grant Development - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Grant Development - TH 65/TH 242 Corridor Planning and Design - Washington County CSAH 2 Planning and Design - Washington County TH 97 and TH 61 Planning and Design *rvork performed frith a previous employer Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ®® page B-2 1 BRYAN HARJES, RLA n I HOISINGTON W ' KOEGLER GROUP 4 F•' ,ii 1 N C. PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Cottage Grove, MN; East Ravine Neighborhood Pre -Design City of Farmington, MN; Spruce Street Master Plan MetroPlains Development; Southwest Cambridge Master Plan (Heritage Green), Cambridge, MN City of Hutchinson, MN; Downtown Revitalization Master Plan City of North Branch, MN; ESSBY Redevelopment Area Master Plan City of Excelsior, MN; Downtown Revitalization Master Plan City of Mound, MN; Site Design for New Post Office Downtown Streetscape Concept City of Little Canada, MN; Little Canada Road Streetscape and Amenities Improvements Bright Keys Development; Master Planning for Town Center Gardens, Ramsey, MN Vadnais Gardens, Vadnais Heights, MN Heritage Green, Hudson, WI The Bridges, Blaine, MN Heritage Greens, Menomonee, WI City of Prior Lake, MN; Downtown Redevelopment Guide Pexaco LLC; French Lake Master Plan; Faribault, MN City of Champlin, MN; Highway 169/Community Entry Construction Details ©e Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. EXPERIENCE Bryan Harjes' experience includes work on a number of master planning projects for both private sector and public sector clients. In addition to providing his site design expertise to a number of residential and mixed use projects, Bryan has also contributed his urban design skills to several redevelopment projects, including downtown revitalization plans for Hutchinson and Excelsior; redevelopment guides for areas in Little Canada and Prior Lake; and streetscape improvements for a number of communities. In addition, Bryan has played a critical role in the design phase on larger neighborhood design projects in Cottage Grove and Farmington, as well as the tipper Harbor Terminal Design project along the Upper Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Bryan has contributed to a number of park design projects, most notably the award -wining Hastings River Flats project that features ecological restoration and preservation, interpretive resources, and festival grounds on an abandoned industrial site. Finally, Bryan has produced construction documentation for the implementation phase of a number of projects. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bryan's interest and skill in neighborhood design has helped him become one of HKGi's design experts, particularly in the areas of urban design and residential site design. He has been the principal designer for a series of residential development projects in Cambridge, Ramsey, Carver, Chaska, Gem Lake, and Cologne, Minnesota. His design talents have also been tapped for the East Ravine Neighborhood Pre -Design project in Cottage Grove. Bryan's experience developing a landscape/screening concept for KARE 11's office along Highway 55 in Golden Valley led him to be called on to compose a revised landscape and screening ordinance for the City of Bloomington. EDUCATION Bachelors of Environmental Design, University of Minnesota M.L.A., University of Minnesota REGISTRATION Landscape Architect, Minnesota page B•22 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Ana Nelson has been professionally practicing landscape architecture for over 5 years. Although she is one of HKGi's newest members, she has experience working at several local multidisciplinary firms. Ana is a licensed architect in Mexico and holds an advanced degree in Landscape Architecture from the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota. This joint architecture/ landscape architecture background makes her especially skilled at integrating both building and site issues in developing urban design projects and master plans. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Her professional work has focused on urban design, campus planning, and parks/open space designs in the public sector. She has also developed exceptional graphic skills that facilitate clear presentation of complex plans and ideas. EDUCATION Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota Bachelor's degree in Architecture,1echnological Institute of Monterrey (Mexico) MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Registered Architect, State of Sonora, Mexico State of Sonora Architects Association, Member ANA NELSON HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Faribault; Energy Park Master Plan Crow Wing County; Brainerd, Regional Human Services Center Master Plan City of Mound; Transit Facility 'City of Stillwater; Parks and Trail Master Plan "City of Minnetrista; Minnetrista Facilities Needs Study 'Rochester Community and Technical College; Stadium Master Plan 'Opus Corporation; The Fountains at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove "Ryan Companies; 'Target North Campus in Brooklyn Park 'City of Saint Cloud; Saint Cloud Public Library `Montessori System; Montessori School and Training Center `City of Prior Lake; Prior Lakes Mining Reclamation 'City of Stillwater; Park and Trail Master Plan 'City of Medina; Three Rivers Park District Baker Park Splash Area 'City of Farmington; Spruce Street Extension and Amenities 'City of Mundelien, II; Park District Aquatic Center "City of Minneapolis; North Washington Jobs Park Master Plan `City of Rochester; University Center Campus Master Plan 'work completed with a previous employer Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ©� page B-23 BARRY J. WARNER, FASLA, AICP Senior Vice President AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Urban Design • Site Planning and Design • Central Business District Revitalization • Community Development • Park and Recreation Design and Planning • Bicycle Facility Design and Planning • Public Involvement • Land Use Planning • Development Strategy EDUCATION B.L.A., University of Minnesota Wright -Ingraham Institute REGISTRATION Landscape Architect (Minnesota) American Institute of Certified Planners PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects Rails -to -Trails Conservancy American Planning Association Urban Land Institute ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Mr. Warner is a widely respected landscape architect with more than 25 years of diverse and award -winning project experience. He is known for strong project management, innovative design, inclusive public process facilitation and responsive communication with agencies and citizens. His broad -based experience includes serving as the principal - in -charge of Landmark Plaza in Saint Paul, Harriet Island Redevelopment in Saint Paul, the Heritage Park Redevelopment in Minneapolis, Lake Street Reconstruction and Streetscape in Minneapolis and Three Rivers Park District Regional Trails. Mr. Warner is a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects and is in the Urban Land Institute and other professional organizations. SELECTED URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECTS • Landmark Plaza, Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2004 MASLA Honor Award • Lake Street Reconstruction and Streetscape, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Major Center Area Land Use, Transportation and Wayfinding Study, Eden Prairie, Minnesota • Avenue of the Arts Master Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2002 MASLA Merit Award for Planning Process • Great Lake Commercial Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Shepard Road Urban Design Concept, Saint Paul, Minnesota • Nicollet Avenue Urban Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota • TH 5 Urban Design, Chanhassen, Minnesota • Oxboro Streetscape, Bloomington, Minnesota SELECTED PARK AND RECREATION PROJECTS • Silver Lake Park, Three Rivers Park District, Minnesota • Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2001 Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Park of the Year Award and 2002 MASLA Merit Award for Public Landscape Design • Park, Trail and Open Space System Planning, Carver County, Minnesota • Near Wilderness Center, Baker Park Reserve, Hennepin County, Minnesota ■ Sheridan Park, Richfield, Minnesota • Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan, Eden Prairie, Minnesota • Big Marine Regional Park Reserve, Washington County, Minnesota • Community Park and Athletic Facility Planning and Design, Mendota Heights, Minnesota • Neighborhood Parks Planning and Design, Plymouth, Minnesota • Grey Cloud Regional Park Reserve, Washington County, Minnesota BARRY J. WARNER, FASLA, AICP Senior Vice President SELECTED BICYCLE AND TRAIL PROJECTS • Turtle Mountain and Pembina Gorge Trail Master Planning, North Dakota • Southwest Regional Trail, St. Louis Park, Minnesota • Three Rivers Regional Parks Trails, Hennepin County, Minnesota • Recreational Trail Planning, Faribault County, Minnesota • Minnesota River Valley Trail, Chippewa County, Minnesota • Kenilworth Regional Trail, Minneapolis, Minnesota • East Medicine Lake Trail, Plymouth, Minnesota • Lake Wobegon Regional Trail Phases i-III, Stearns County, Minnesota • 29th Street Midtown Greenway Phases I -III, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Bicycle Transportation Plan, Hennepin County, Minnesota • Hennepin Parks Southwest LRT Regional Trails, Hennepin County • Northwest Greenway, Plymouth, Minnesota • Iowa Statewide Trails Plan ("Trails 2000") SELECTED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REVITALIZATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ■ Heritage Park Redevelopment, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2003 MASLA Award of Excellence for Planning • Wayzata Bay Center Redevelopment Scheme, Wayzata, Minnesota • Elmwood Commercial Neighborhood, St, Louis Park, Minnesota • County Road 73 Land Use Plan, Plymouth, Minnesota • Section 9 Redevelopment, Mounds View, Minnesota • Urban Design and Redevelopment Plan, St. Louis Park, Minnesota • Crystal Heights Redevelopment Plan, Crystal, Minnesota • Town Square Vision Plan, Lakeville, Minnesota ■ TH 5 Urban Design and Land Use Study, Chanhassen, Minnesota SELECTED SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING PROJECTS • University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, Minnesota • Homart One Minnesota Center Office Complex, Bloomington, Minnesota ■. South Campus Planning, Bethel College and Seminary, Arden Hills, Minnesota • IDS Technology Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. E N G I N E E R S 1 PLANNERS I D E S I G N E R S DAVID MONTEBELLO, PE Vice President Mr. Montebello has 23 years of experience in developing transportation improvements on both local and state levels. He has a broad background in traffic, transportation planning, preliminary design, public involvement, and environmental documentation. He has been with SRF since 1995 and manages a variety of transportation planning studies, which require the coordination of planning, traffic, design, and environmental areas. A focus of many of these studies is development and documentation of purpose AREAS OF EXPERTISE and need and the development and evaluation of alternatives. • Transportation Planning, Systems, and Needs Analysis Mr. Montebello is adept at coordinating complex, multi -agency projects • Corridor Plans and Studies with a high level of public interest. He uses Systematic Development of • Performance Measures Informed Consent concepts and his extensive experience to develop • Site Improvements public and agency involvement processes that build support and • Travel Forecasting and Demand acceptance through a variety of meetings. Management • Public Involvement TRANSPORTATION PLANNING EXPERIENCE • Access Management Plans • Blue Earth County Transportation Plan • Benefit -Cost Analysis • Carver CountyTransportation Plan • Environmental Studies • Chanhassen Transportation Plan • Guidance and Training • Chaska Transportation Plan • Fargo -Moorhead Transportation Plan EDUCATION • Goodhue County Transportation Plan B.S. C.E., North Dakota State University, 1983 • Hutchinson Area Transportation Plan • Mankato/North Mankato Area Transportation Plan REGISTRATION a Northeast Wright County Subarea Study Minnesota (PE) — #18564 Plymouth Transportation Plan PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Prior Lake Transportation Plan Minnesota Surveyors and Engineers Society . Sherburne CountyTransportation Plan North Central Section - Institute of Transportation Engineers . Stearns County Transportation Plan Minnesota Public Works Association • Wright County Transportation Plan CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SPECIAL STUDIES "Systematic Development of Informed • Access Operations Analysis, Minnesota Consent"Hans Bleiker, Institute of Participatory Management Practices . TH 169 Frontage Road Studies, Scott County, Minnesota • Bloomington Origin -Destination Study, Bloomington, Minnesota • I-35W/TH 62 Crosstown Commons Reconstruction Benefit/Cost Analysis, Minneapolis and Richfield, Minnesota • I-94/T1-I10 Regional River Crossing Benefit/Cost Analysis • Nationwide Traffic Calming Research, Local Road Research Board • NW Bloomington Neighborhood Study, Bloomington, Minnesota ®CON • TH 169 Intersections Studies, Mankato Area, Minnesota • TH 169 Traffic Analysis, Bloomington, 5 U L T i N G GROUP, INC. Eden Prairie and Edina, ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Minnesota AVID MONTEBELLO, PE Vice President CORRIDOR STUDY EXPERIENCE • CSAH 116 Access and Corridor Study, Anoka County, Minnesota •. I-35 Interregional Corridor Management Plan from I-694 to Hinckley, Minnesota • I-494/TH 61 Transportation Needs Analysis, Newport, Minnesota • Mississippi River Crossing Study, near St. Cloud, Minnesota • Hutchinson Southwest Ring Road Study • Mississippi River Crossings Cumulative Input Study • St. Cloud Southwest Arterial Alignment Study • TH 7 Corridor Study, Hutchinson, Minnesota • TH 10/24 Interregional Corridor Study, I-94 to Little Falls • TH 14 Corridor Study, North Mankato, Minnesota • TH 23 Corridor Study, Willmar to New Richmond, Minnesota • TH 36 Partnership Study • TH 41 Over the Minnesota River Scoping • TH 52/CR 117 Corridor Study, Dakota County • TH 52 Corridor Study, Rosemount to Rochester, Minnesota ■ TH 55 Corridor Future Demand Study, Mn/DOT • TH 57 Corridor Study, Kasson to Mantorville, Minnesota • TH 169 Corridor Concept Feasibility Study, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota • TH 169 Corridor Study, Mille Lacs Lake Area, Minnesota ■ TH 169 Interregional Corridor Study, 1-494 to Junction of TH 60 • TH 169 Interregional Corridor Plan, I-494 to Mankato, Minnesota .• TH 169 Special Area Study, Mankato, Minnesota STATEWIDE PLANS AND STUDIES ■ Interregional Corridor Policy Study, Minnesota • Interregional Corridor Study, Minnesota ■ Highway System Operations Plan (HSOP), Mn/DOT • Minnesota Statewide Access Operations Analysis • Minnesota Statewide Freight Connections Performance Measures • Minnesota Statewide Freight Movement Information System Requirements • Minnesota Statewide Freight Study ■ Minnesota Statewide Transportation Plan (2003) • Minnesota Travel Time Reliability • Upper Midwest Regional Trade Center Update (2003) GUIDANCE AND TRAINING • Interregional Corridors — A Guide for Plan Development and CONSULTING GROUPS INC, Corridor Management, Mn/DOT ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Benefit -Cost Analysis Guidance and Training, Mn/DOT MICHAEL J. MONAHAN, PE Principal Mr. Monahan has more than 30 years of experience in municipal projects with a strong emphasis on transportation, transit and parking. He excels at coordinating multiple agencies, neighborhood groups, elected officials and consultants to ensure consensus and ultimate project success, Mr. Monahan joined SRF after serving for many years as the Assistant Director of Public Works/Director of Transportation Division for the City of Minneapolis. AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Municipal Government Operations PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Parking System Development and • Heart of the City Park and Ride, Burnsville, Minnnesota Management ■ University of Minnesota Gopher Football Stadium Infrastructure, • Neighborhood Traffic Issues Minneapolis, Minnesota • Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Development • University of Minnesota On -Campus Football Stadium Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Minneapolis, Minnesota EDUCATION B.S.C.E., University of Wisconsin, 1969 • University of Minnesota Joint -Use Football Stadium Pre -Design Study REGISTRATION . Metropolitan Airports Commission Parking and Traffic Analysis, Minnesota (PE) No. 10379 Bloomington, Minnesota PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Park Nicollet Health Parking and Traffic Analysis Institute of Transportation Engineers • Mall of America Gate 6 Modifications for Light Rail Transit, National Parking Association Bloomington, Minnesota North Central Section — Institute of Transportation Engineers . Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Area and Function Analysis • Lund's Property Holding Functional Analysis • Opus Corporation Functional Analysis • Calhoun Square Functional Operations Analysis • Mills District Master Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Walker Art Center Expansion, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Minneapolis Institute of Arts Parking Facility, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Third Avenue Distributor (TAD) Parking Garages at 7th, 5th and 4th, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Convention Center -Plaza, Orchestra Hall II, Lexington and Hilton, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Haaf Ramp Facility, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Minneapolis Public Library Parking Analysis, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Courthouse Ramp (Federal Court Ramp), Minneapolis, Minnesota ®C o N S U L r i N G GROUP, INC. • Hennepin and 10th Ramp (St. Thomas/WMEP), Minneapolis, ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Minnesota MICHAEL J. MONAHAN, PE Principal • Hawthorn Transportation Center (Greyhound Terminal), Minneapolis, Minnesota • Abbott Northwestern Hospital Development, Minneapolis, Minnesota • University of St. Thomas Parking Facilities, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Campus, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Humphrey Parking Facility and Roadway Improvements, Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport • American Swedish Institute Parking Analysis, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Avenue of the Arts Streetscape, Minneapolis, Minnesota ■ City Liaison with Contractors on Numerous Minneapolis Projects, including The Quarry (I-35W and New Brighton), Calhoun Commons (Lake and Excelsior), STA (Chicago and Lake) • Light Rail Transit Feasibility, Route Selection and Impact Evaluation • Minnesota Renaissance Festival Event Planning • Super. Bowl XXVI Event Planning, Minneapolis, Minnesota • World Series (1987 and 1991) Event Planning, Minneapolis, Minnesota • NCAA Men's Final Four (1992) Event Planning, Minneapolis, Minnesota CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS MONIQUE MAcKENZIE, AICP Senior Planner Ms. MacKenzie has extensive experience in community development, comprehensive small -area planning and strategic/feasibility studies, as well as applied regulatory tools. She focuses on urban planning and land use relationships in a public policy setting. Ms. MacKenzie is known for her expertise in transit oriented development (TOD) and land use principles, planning for public realm investments and community involvement methods. She regularly works with diverse stakeholders to AREAS OF EXPERTISE: shape long-term visionary plans that maintain a focus on near -term • Land Use Planning implementation. • TOD and Transit Facility Planning • Community Development Initiatives PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Comprehensive Planning • East Gateway Urban Design and Development Framework Plan, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus • Institutional Relations • Major Center Area Transportation, Land Use and Wayfinding Study, • Transportation Planning Eden Prairie, Minnesota • Urban Development Research • St. Michael Downtown Plan, St. Michael, Minnesota • Public Involvement • Crystal Heights Preliminary Redevelopment Plan, Crystal, Minnesota • Development and Design Guidelines • Elmwood Land Use and Transportation Study, St. Louis Park, • Regulatory Framework Evaluation Minnesota • 38th Street Station Area Transit Oriented Development Master Plan, EDUCATION Minneapolis, Minnesota Master of Urban Planning, McGill University, • France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard Development Guidelines, Montreal St. Louis Park, Minnesota B.A., Political Science, McGill University, • Brooklyn Boulevard Park and Ride Feasibility Study, Brooklyn Park, Montreal Minnesota CERTIFICATION • TH 36 Partnership Study (Land Use Analysis), Stillwater and Oak American Institute of Certified Planners Park Heights, Minnesota • Research on Stuart Growth Tools, Metropolitan Council, Twin Cities CONTINUING EDUCATION Metropolitan Area, Minnesota Mediating Land Use Disputes, Lincoln Land . St. Croix River Crossing Environmental Impact Statement, Stillwater, Institute Workshop, 2001 Minnesota OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Principal author of the City of Minneapolis' Comprehensive Plan, The Minneapolis Plan: — Created the document's organizing framework and incorporated early stakeholder input. — Led extensive review of comprehensive plan document with appointed officials. — Designed and administered communications and public participation process. — Secured approval and developed an orientation package and education strategy. • Developed City of Minneapolis'strategy for corridor and station area ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. planning involving land use controls, community involvement and ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS public/private development initiatives in Hiawatha LRT Corridor. MONIQUE MACKENZIE, AICP Senior Planner • Project planning and comprehensive neighborhood -based planning in Minneapolis, involving facilitation, land use planning, site planning and implementation activities. • Public speaking, outreach and education on a variety of land use planning issues at conferences and seminars. • Commissioner, Minneapolis Planning Commission, 2003-2005. ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS MICHAEL AARON, PE Senior Associate Mr. Aaron has 15 years of experience in site planning, municipal engineering, highway and trail design, hydraulic analysis and stormwater management. His municipal and site development expertise includes feasibility, demolition, layout, drainage, utilities, grading, detailing and supporting specifications, as well as permitting and contract administration. Since joining SRF in 2000, Mr. Aaron has been involved in a wide range of projects, including municipal facilities and commercial AREAS OF EXPERTISE and retail site development. • Site Planning • Highway Design SITE PLANNING PROJECTS • Street Design • University of Minnesota Equine Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota • Construction Document Preparation • Hennepin County Public Works Facility, Bloomington, Minnesota • Drainage Design • University of Minnesota Gopher Football Stadium, Minneapolis, • Utility Design Minnesota • Trail Design • University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Visitor Center Expansion, Chanhassen, Minnesota • Hydraulic Analysis • Stormwater Management • Department of Human Services Building and Parking Ramp, Saint Paul, Minnesota • Construction Administration Westminster Junction Development Master Plan, St. Paul, Minnesota • 800-Acre Land Plan, Lakeville, Minnesota EDUCATION • Wal-Mart Stores, Freeport and St. Charles, Illinois B.C.E., Bradley University,1991 • Menards Stores, Sterling and Machesney Park, Illinois A.A.S., Technology in Highway Engineering, . Shopko Stores, Freeport and Belvidere, Illinois Morrison Institute of Technology, 1987 • Sycamore Prairie Business Park, Sycamore, Illinois REGISTRATION • Candlewood Hotel Project, Richfield, Minnesota Minnesota (PE) No. 25721 • Stillwater Library Expansion, Stillwater, Minnesota PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS ROADWAY AND MUNICIPAL PROJECTS American Public Works Association • Concept Layout for County Road J from Airport Road to Naples Street, Ramsey County, Minnesota • Heritage Park Redevelopment, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Vicksburg Lane and TH 55 Improvements, Plymouth, Minnesota • Concept Layout for Van White Memorial Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail, Saint Paul, Minnesota East Bank Mississippi River Regional Trail, Saint Paul, Minnesota Landmark Plaza Street Reconstruction, Saint Paul, Minnesota • CSAH 9 (Dodd Boulevard) Improvement, Lakeville, Minnesota • Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction, Burnsville, Minnesota • Fenway Boulevard Utility and Street Reconstruction, Hugo, Minnesota • Glacier Way Street and Utility Improvement, Lakeville, Minnesota CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS 0 Lilac Street Trunk Utility Feasibility Study, Lino Lakes, Minnesota MICHAEL AARON, PE Senior Associate Water Main Replacement and Street Reconstruction, Waseca, Minnesota • Klamath Trail Bituminous Path, Lakeville, Minnesota ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS MICHAEL JISCHKE, ASLA Senior Landscape Architect AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Urban Design • Landscape Architecture • Architecture • Master Planning • Transit Facilities EDUCATION M.L.A., University of Minnesota B.S., Architecture, University of Michigan REGISTRATION Landscape Architect (Minnesota) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Chapter ASLA Director of Programs, 2005-present ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. E N G IN E E R S I P LAN N E R S I D E S I G N E R S Mr. Jischke has seven years of experience in landscape architecture and architecture. His work has focused on urban design, site planning and transit facilities. Mr. Jischke's experience includes serving as an urban design research assistant in the University of Minnesota's Department of Landscape Architecture. He is skilled at integrating multiple design informants into a cohesive plan, including analysis of existing conditions, building massing, pedestrian and vehicle movement, and natural systems. URBAN DESIGN EXPERIENCE • Main Avenue Bridgehead Plaza, Moorhead, Minnesota • County Road 81 Landscape and Urban Design, Hennepin County • Lake Street Streetscape, Minneapolis, Minnesota • University of Minnesota TCF Stadium Urban Design, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Central Parkway and Beau d'Rue Drive Streetscape, Eagan, Minnesota to ■ Frankfort Parkway Streetscape, St. Michael, Minnesota • Hiawatha LRT Corridor Urban Design Study, Minneapolis, Minnesota (while employed by the University of Minnesota) • Pierce Butler Parkway Urban Design Study, Saint Paul, Minnesota Ct (while employed by the University of Minnesota) SITE PLANNING EXPERIENCE • 38th Street LRT Station Area Plan Redevelopment, Minneapolis, Minnesota ■ Wayzata Bay Shopping Center Site Study, Wayzata, Minnesota • Crystal Heights Redevelopment Plan, Crystal, Minnesota • Ramsey County Public Works Facility, Arden Hills, Minnesota PARKS AND RECREATION EXPERIENCE ■ Heritage Park Neighborhood Park Planning, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Shoreview Community Center, Shoreview, Minnesota TRANSIT FACILITIES EXPERIENCE • Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81)/63rd Avenue Park and Ride, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota • Heart of the City Park and Ride, Burnsville, Minnesota • Bottineau Boulevard (CSAH 81)/Brooklyn Boulevard Park and Ride Study, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota • Hubbard Marketplace Transit Station and Hubbard Avenue Streetscape, Robbinsdale, Minnesota (while employed by LSA Design) • Eagan Transit Station, Eagan, Minnesota (while employed by LSA Design) FRED MOORE, PE Senior Associate Mr. Moore has more than 45 years of municipal engineering and public works administration experience. Prior to joining SRF in 2001, he served as the Director of Public Works for the City of Plymouth for 13 23 years. During this period, Plymouth grew from a population of 30,000 to 65,000 citizens and an employment base of 20,000 to more than 50,000 jobs. Mr. Moore's expertise includes streets; water supply, treatment and distribution; sanitary sewer collection systems; AREAS OF EXPERTISE equipment purchasing and maintenance; transit; solid waste; and • Comprehensive Planning water resources. In addition, he has extensive experience with project • Municipal Street and Utility development and implementation through public input, staff Improvements development, and agency and policymakers approvals. • Project Management • Contract Administration PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Special Assessments • 109th Avenue Reconstruction, Maple Grove and Champlin, • Public Involvement Minnesota • Agency Coordination • Elm Creek Park Reserve and Eastman Nature Center Roadway, • Watershed Organizations Trail and Parking Lot Reconstruction, Maple Grove, Minnesota • Municipal State Aid (MSA) . Oxbow Creek Drive Street and Utility Construction, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota EDUCATION • Valley View Road/CSAH 4 Intersection Improvements, Eden M.S., Public Works Administration, Prairie, Minnesota University of Iowa • Major Street Mill and Overlay Improvements in Plymouth, B.S.C.E., University of Iowa Minnesota REGISTRATIONS • TH 71 Rest Area, Park Rapids, Minnesota Minnesota (PE) University Center Parking Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaping and Iowa (PE) Amphitheater Design Development, Rochester, Minnesota PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Ramsey County Public Works Facility, Arden Hills, Minnesota National Society of Professional Engineers . Minnesota National Guard Facility, Arden Hills, Minnesota American Public Works Association • Timbercrest/Sunnyslope Area Street Reconstruction, Maple Grove, City Engineers Association of Minnesota Minnesota • Golf Course Road with Roundabout, Hutchinson, Minnesota « The Grove Area Street and Utility Construction, Maple Grove, Minnesota OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • 1980/1990/2000 Comprehensive Plan, Plymouth, Minnesota • Public Works Maintenance Facility, Plymouth, Minnesota ■ M.S.A. Administration, Plymouth, Minnesota ■ Water Resources Plan, Plymouth, Minnesota ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC, • I-494/CSAH 6 Interchange, Plymouth, Minnesota ENGINEERS I P L A N N E R S I DESIGNERS FRED MOORE, PE Senior Associate ■ I-494/Carlson Parkway Interchange, Plymouth, Minnesota • Northwest Boulevard, TH 55 to CSAH 10, Plymouth, Minnesota • Schmidt Lake Road, TH 169 to Peony Lane, Plymouth, Minnesota • Peony Lane, TH 55 to Wayzata High School, Plymouth, Minnesota Water Treatment Plant (7 MGD), Plymouth, Minnesota • Mission Farm Sewage Pumping Station, Plymouth, Minnesota • MetroLink Transit System Operation, Plymouth, Minnesota • Implemented Special Assessments Under Minnesota Statue 429, Plymouth, Minnesota • Street Reconstruction Program, Plymouth, Minnesota • City Center Area Water Quality Treatment and Wetland Mitigation Ponds, Plymouth, Minnesota ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC, ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS JEFF BEDNAR, TOPS Senior Traffic Engineering Specialist Mr. Bednar has 37 years of experience with traffic engineering projects, including analysis, design and operations. His expertise includes traffic safety, computer traffic assignment and forecasting models, computer - based applications of the Highway Capacity Manual, and traffic operations and simulation models, including CORSIM, Synchro and SimTraffic. AREAS OF EXPERTISE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROJECTS • Road Safety Audits/Reviews ■ Road Safety Audits (Reviews) for seven Minnesota Counties - RSA • Traffic Operations & Simulation Modeling Team Leader at 58 RSA sites and participated in 74 RSA site reviews • Traffic Impact Studies • Access Operations Study, Minnesota Department of. Transportation • Traffic Signal Systems Office of Investment Management • Traffic Safety/Crash Analysis • TH 15 Traffic Operations and Safety Study, Hutchinson, Minnesota • Pedestrian/Bicycle Systems -Safety • TH 169 Corridor Study, Lake Mille Lacs Area, Minnesota • Neighborhood Traffic Control and • St. Croix River Crossing Traffic Operations Analysis, Stillwater, Traffic Calming Minnesota • Traffic Data Collection/Analysis • TH 41 River Crossing Data Collection and Analysis, Chaska, Minnesota EDUCATION • I-394 Corridor Traffic Study, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley, Minnesota Road Safety Audit/Reviews — NHI • TH 61 Corridor Study, Newport, Minnesota Safety -Conscious Transportation Planning • Twin Cities Ramp Meter System Evaluation Advanced Synchro/SimTraffic VISSIM - Traffic Simulation Model • Traffic Signing Inventory and Review, St. Louis County, Minnesota Strategies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion • 70th Street Traffic Operations/Safety Study, Edina, Minnesota Transportation Strategies for Special Events • Downtown Stillwater/St. Croix Lift Bridge Traffic Operations and Special Generators Simulation and Study, Stillwater, Minnesota Evaluating Highway Safety Improvements • Established and Coordinated a Traffic Safety Program for Traffic Signal Operation and Application Blaine, Minnesota FHWA and Mn/DOT Traffic Engineering SITE TRAFFIC IMPACT/TRAFFIC OPERATIONS STUDIES Short Course Undergraduate Coursework at Community Residential and mixed -use developments College and University Level • Major shopping/retail centers and Business/office centers CERTIFICATION • Hospitals/healthcare campuses and college/school campuses Traffic Operations Pracitioner Specialist • Airport terminals (TOPS) ■ Freight terminals PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Special generators, including sports complexes, amphitheaters, Institute of Transportation Engineers special events and emergency evacuation plans TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND SIGNAL TIMING • Minnesota Signal Optimization and Timing Assistance Program and other arterial systems for the Minnesota Department of Transportation ®CONSULTING ■ Hennepin County GROUP, INC. ■ Cities of Duluth (Downtown Signal System), Edina, Maple Grove, ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Minnetonka and Plymouth, Minnesota AVID CHRISTIANSON Associate AREAS OF EXPERTISE • Regional Freight Planning • Hazardous Materials Training • Transportation of Refined Products • On -dock Railroad Facilities Construction • Contract Negotiation EDUCATION B.B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 1973 Certificate in Travel Demand Management, California State University - Fullerton, 1992 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Public Transit Association Saint Paul Transportation Management Organization Twin Cities United Way Transportation Alternatives Committee Center for Transportation Studies Community Transportation Committee ®CONSULTING GROUP, INC. E N G I N E E R S I PLANNERS I D E S I G N E R S Mr. Christianson recently joined SRF after building his experience in transportation, business management, project work, freight planning, and transit for the past 33 years. He has extensive experience working with federal grant programs, regional transportation plans, freight planning, hazardous material training, transit authorities, and distribution of a variety of products. Most recently, Mr. Christianson was the manager of Regional Transportation Services for the Metropolitan Council in Saint Paul, Minnesota. TRANSIT EXPERIENCE While with the Metropolitan Council in Saint Paul, Mr. Christianson was responsible for: ■ Procuring and managing private contracted regular route transit and paratransit services • Coordinating activities with suburban transit authorities and community -based transportation programs • Administering regional fare structure, NTD regional reporting and federal grants and applications • Administering transit service performance evaluation and service planning • Developing and overseeing Federally -compliant fleet maintenance, drug, and alcohol programs • Coordinating regional'IDM programs, including establishing and supporting local'1'DMs ■ Coordinating public information, outreach, and hearings • Overseeing regional freight planning activities FREIGHT EXPERIENCE In past freight and logistics positions with private companies, Mr. Christianson has been responsible for: • Serving as a designer and project manager for on -dock railroad facilities construction • Becoming a recognized expert witness on safety, security, and work - related disability • Initiating quality control and warehouse expansion programs ■ Managing third party operations and heavy lift projects • Coordinating transportation rates and planning • Facilitating the acquisition and leasing of transportation equipment ■ Scheduling of tankers, barges, and pipelines • Participating on project teams that analyzed the Northeast Rail Reorganization Plan & Powder River Basin Coal Transportation Study City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal -.v VL 7 D SU JONI GIESE, ASLA Associate . AREAS OF EXPERTISE: . · Urban Design . · Site Analysis · Streetscape Design . · Park and Trail Design . · Construction Documents . · In-construction Services · Traffic Calming . · Stormwater Management and Treatment Design . EDUCATION . M.S, and M,L.A., University of Minnesota . B,S" Accounting, Mankato State University . REGISTRATION . Landscape Architect (Minnesota #26993) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION . American Society of Landscape Architects . American Planning Association . . mCONSULTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Ms, Giese has 13 years of diverse experience in landscape architecture and urban design, She is an innovative and creative designer and efficient project manager. Ms, Giese is also knowledgeable in traffic calming and stonnwater management theories and design and has presented on these topics at several conferences. URBAN DESIGN AND PLANNING EXPERIENCE City of Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan Update, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Mankato Downtown Traffic Study, Mankato, Minnesota Greater East Mankato Infill Service AUAR, Mankato, Minnesota Grand Forks Extraterritorial Plan, Grand Forks, North Dakota 1-494/1-94 Visual Quality Management Manual, Minnesota Department of Transportation Major Center Area Land Use, Transportation and Wayfinding Study, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Heritage Park Redevelopment Master Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota (MASLA Award of Excellence for Planning) County Road 81 Streetscape and Urban Design, Hennepin County, Minnesota University of St. Thomas Pedestrian Management Plan, Saint Paul, Minnesota Avenue of the Arts Master Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota (MASLA Merit Award for Planning Process) Heritage Park Public Art Framework Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota City of Eden Prairie Park and Open Space System Plan, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Shepard Road Design Concept Saint Paul, Minnesota (MASLA Award of Excellence for Planning) PARK AND TRAIL DESIGN EXPERIENCE · Heritage Park-Park and Open Space Improvements including Stormwater Treatment and Native Plant Installation (phases 1-6), Minneapolis, Minnesota · Samuel H. Morgan Regional Trail Corridor, Saint Paul, Minnesota · Heritage Park Street Trees Phases 1 - 3, Minneapolis, Minnesota · City of Hopkins Trail and Sidewalk Master Plan, Hopkins, Minnesota · Sheridan Park, Richfield, Minnesota · Trout Brook Trail, Ramsey County, Minnesota · Oberlin Park, Minnetonka, Minnesota · Beaver Island Trail Master Plan, Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Recreational Trail Planning and Design, Faribault County, Minnesota JONI GIESE, ASLA Associate mCONSUlTING GROUP, INC. ENGINEERS I PLANNERS I DESIGNERS Traffic Calming Experience . · Northeast Edina Transportation Study, Edina, Minnesota . Mankato Downtown Traffic Study, Mankato, Minnesota · Heritage Park - Olson Memorial Highway (11-I 55) Concept Development, Minneapolis, Minnesota · Traffic Calming Activity in Minnesota Shldy (Phases 1 - 3), Minnesota Department of Transportation/Local Road Research Board · Joppa Avenue and 125th Street Traffic Calming Concepts, Savage, Minnesota · Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota . e . PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Robert Claybaugh has been a principal in architectural practice since 1972 and has gained a regional reputation for his expertise in historic restoration, renovation and downtown revitalization projects. He has developed successful restoration programs for many National Register and National Landmark structures in the Midwest. He has also worked with communities in Minnesota and Missouri to develop fac;:ade designs and design guidelines for the renovation of historic downtown commercial buildings. " AREAS OF EXPERTISE Bob Claybaugh has worked to preserve schools, colleges, churches, courthouses, banks, and other public buildings in the Midwest and throughout the United States. His involvement has ranged from historic research at the inception of the project to providing contract documents and construction observation when the required work is underway. Working with the client, CPAi will develop an appropriate scope of work for preservation projects of any size and budget. EDUCATION . Kansas State University, BArch, 1964 Kansas State University, BS Arch Eng, 1964 . AWARDS MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Board member, Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, 1997-2003 Member and Past Chair, Taylors Falls, Minnesota Economic Development Commission Chair, Minnesota Historical Society State Review Board Member, Minnesota Design Team (ten teams); Co-leader (two teams) American Institute of Architects President, AIAKC, 1987 Certified Specifier, Construction Specific Institute (CSI) CLAYBAUGH PRESERVATION ARCHITEaURE INC. ROBERT CLAYBAUGH -...' "'" .... . . "- '~ '.;,. .;,.,.. i\ ':-'t. ~~ ~.. '1 ," ' . ~I ~-:' . ~',l.' "*" ','1 ~," . ' \ o('~.: . . i PROJEG EXPERIENCE City of Excelsior; Comprehensive Plan City of Hutchinson; Downtown Revitalization Plan City of Faribau1t; Comprehensive Plan City of Wadena; Streetscape/Facade Design City of Montegomery; Streetscape/Facade Design City of Monticello; Streetscapce/Facade Design Missouri Main Street Program; Streetscape/Facade Design Hoisington Koegler Group lnc, 11I11 ~n page 8-43 RICHARD A. PAIK ZHA PROJEa EXPERIENCE Potlach Corporation, Development Opportunities Analysis; Baxter, MN Dayton Campus, Master Reuse Plan for Twin Valley Psychiatric System; Dayton, OH St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Framework Plan; Washington, D.C. Jennifer Road Property Development Counsel, Anne Arundel General Hospital; Annapolis, MD City of Detroit Lakes, Downtown Revitalization Plan; Detroit Lakes, MN Reed Putnam Development Area, Development Site Conveyance Negotiations; Norwalk, a City of Minneapolis, Downtown East/North Loop Development Master Plan; Minneapolis, MN City of Concord, NH, Sears Block Highest and Best Use Analysis and Development Program Recommendations; Concord, NH Hennepin County, Greater Southdale Corridor Study; Edina, MN City of Minneapolis, East End Redevelopment Plan for Hiawatha/Lake Station Area; Minneapolis, MN 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc, page 8-44 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE . Mr. Paik has sixteen years of experience in real estate and economic development consulting. Mr. Paik worked for ZHA from 1995 to 2000, and has recentlv returned to ZHA after five veal'S as Vice President for J J Bonz and Company, in Boston, MA. Mr, Paik manages projects involving market and financial feasibility analyses, urban revitalization planning, community economic development strategies, economic impact analyses, and business terms to be included in joint, publici private development endeavors. Mr. Paik's clients include public, private and nonprollt entities, situated within the eastern, southern and midwestern United States, seeking economic revitalization and/or private development opportunitics. Mr. Paik's primary expertise encompasscs development feasibility, planning implementation strategy, and economic analyscs. His analyses have addrcsscd a rangc of developmcnt types cncompassing AREAS OF EXPERTISE . In addition to his primary areas of cxpericncc, Mr. Paik also has experience in land use planning and rcal property appraisal, as well as two veal'S as a practicing attorney, J ~. . . Conventional residential, commercial and industrial products, . lVlixed-use projects, . Rcvitalization strategies for downtowns, waterfronts, transit station areas and other underutilizcd properties or areas . Specializcd projects such as recreational facilities, marinas, theaters,. sports stadiums, research parks, meeting/ convention facilities, port facilitics, and other such development projects EDUCATION Univcrsity of Minncsota, Law Degrce University ol'North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master's of Regional Planning Brown University, Bachelor's of Arts . . The HKGi Team has unparalleled experience in community planning projects for Minnesota cities. This experience provides use with the understanding, skills and practical knowledge required to undertake the Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Plan. This section of the proposal describes HKGi's experience in related to the needs of Stillwater. This experience highlights several aspects of our qualifications to serve the City: HKGi has a broad and diverse resume of successful community planning projects. We bring Stillwater the benefits of lessons learned from community planning in a variety of places and for a wide range of purposes. This breadth of experience ensures that we are capable of dealing with all of the issues that shape the future of Stillwater. . The HKGi team brings current and relevant comprehensive planning experience. We are currently leading comprehensive plan updates in several Twin Cities communities: Mound, Richfield, Inver Grove Heights, Osseo, Hopkins, Eden Prairie, and Hassan Township. We are also leading updilte projects on the edge of the metropolitan region in Monticello and Red Wing. The obvious benefit of this experience is a strong working relationship with the Metropolitan Council. This experience also gives us a strong working knowledge of current development issues and the application of options for public participation. No firm has more relevant downtown planning experience than HKGi. In the past four years, we have completed downtown plans in Hutchinson, Excelsior, Rosemount, Lakeville, Grand Rapids, and Hastings. Our comprehensive planning projects in Osseo, Red Wing and Monticello has significant downtown elements. This downtown experience is complemented with planning in a wide range of other complex redevelopment settings. The understanding gained from these projects will be a valuable asset in planning for Downtown Stillwater. The HKGiTeam brings the experience and technical skills required to address all of the issues that influence the Comprehensive Plan and a plan for Downtown. . e C. Related Experience d Urban Growth Plan Develoomenl ond Conb'aints HKGi's experience in other dUes enhances our abiiity to serve the City of Stillwater, _.._ -.-..J Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. -- ~-:".. :~~ -- -- -- --..- --.- -- I I -~- ,..,.. I --- - ~~---~l , 11I11 ~n page (-1 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page C-2 . Comprehensive Plans HKGi is a leader in comprehensive planning services for Minnesota cities. This experience enhances our ability to undertake a successful project in Stillwater. HKGi's resume of recent community planning projects includes the following: . Comprehensive Plan; Hassan Township (in pro8ress) Comprehensive Plan; Mound (in prowess) Comprehensive Plan; Richfield (in pro8ress) Comprehensive Plan; Osseo (in pro8ress) Comprehensive Plan; Eden Prairie (SRF lead firm - in prowess) Comprehensive Plan; Hopkins (startin8) Comprehensive Plan; Red Wing (in pro8ress) Comprehensive Plan; Monticello (in pro8ress) Comprehensive Plan; New Ulm (in pro8ress) East Ravine Pre-Design; Cottage Grove (2006) NW Quadrant; lnver Grove Heights (2005) ESSBY Master Plan; North Branch (2005) Northeast Eagan Land Use Study; Eagan (2005) Comprehensive Plan; St. Michael (2005) Comprehensive Plan; Becker (2004) Comprehensive Plan; Luverne (2004) Comprehensive Plan; Moorhead (2004) Comprehensive Plan; Worthington (2004) Comprehensive Plan; Elk River (2003) Comprehensive Plan; Faribault (2003) Comprehensive Plan; Ramsey (2001) Comprehensive Plan; Northfield (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In each of the projects listed above, HKGi worked in partnership with local officials and citizens to articulate a community-based vision and to develop planning strategies and solutions to help each community fulfill its goals and objectives. Downtown and Redevelopment Planning HKGi has undertaken successful redevelopment planning projects in a wide range of settings. Recent HKGi projects include: . Downtown Master Plan; City of Osseo (in prowess) MoundVisions; Mound . e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Master Plan; Hutchinson Downtown Development Guide; Lakeville Development Guide for Rice Street/Little Canada Road Area; Little Canada Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Plan; Minneapolis Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan; Grand Rapids Spruce Street Master Plan; Farmington Downtown Master Plan; Becker Shady Oak Road Realignment Land Use Analysis; Hopkins/ Minnetonka Greater Southdale Area Land Use and Transportation Study; Edina Downtown Development Guide; Prior Lake Richfield Lake Area Master Plan; Richfield 1-494 Corridor Study; Richfield Downtown Development Guide; Rosemount Lake Drive/Lexington Avenue Area Comprehensive Urban Master Plan; Circle Pines Golden Triangle Land Use/Multi-Modal Transportation Study; Hennepin Community Works/Eden Prairie Eastern Ravine Neighborhood Study; Cottage Grove Industrial Park Redevelopment Plan; Columbia Heights Mississippi Crossings Study; Champlin Community Revitalization Master Plan; Cloquet 7th Avenue Redevelopment Plan; Newport Downtown Master Plan; Excelsior Hamilton District Redevelopment Plan; Savage Service to the Development Community HKGi's design and land planning skills have been recognized by the development community. We have developed relationships with a variety of land and housing developers. None of these relationships creates a conflict of in terest for Stillwater's planninn projects. This experience does provide HKGi with an understanding of community development from the private sector perspective. We also use these relationships to "test" ideas and approaches created in a planning process. These factors work to ensure that Stillwater's Comprehensive plan and Downtown Plan achieve the desired results. . ~~~~~..........,., ...' " ,'''' , ." ry' OPIE.NSAACI~~IVlR:F~ .~".'"S"P" RIVER ';,.;/ ~.."~~' Y.E.X'~~Al.~,'~~$T 1:' .," rrlt)~STOllYT~S.ES... ... . HKGi experience in downtown planning in river cities such as Hastings brings valuable skills and knowledge to Stillwater, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page C-3 J I , ~ .-Sm!1tm:~JlIi.dg~J:Jm,_~pJflan (),.1,,"':r~) HKGi wotks with land developers and residential deveiopers to provide valuable insights for community planning. The site concept above is from an award winning master planning project for the reuse of the State Hospital property in Cambridge, 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page (-4 . \': I Detailed Project Summaries More detailed summaries for a selection of these community planning projects follows. In addition to comprehensive planning, these summaries demonstrate the experience of the HKGi Team in a wide range of community development issues including redevelopment, housing, transportation and parks. . e . . . HKGi was retained by the City of Inver Grove Heights to update its Comprehensive Plan. Inver Grove Heights is a rapidly growing St. Paul suburb. Like many rapidly developing communities, the City is experiencing growing pains and desired a strategy to address the many diverse issues and influences present in the community. At the turn of the century, the City was a small Mississippi River town surrounded by a beautiful rugged landscape that nourished horse stables, nurseries and small agriculture endeavors. The community has grown in a conscious manner from the village core and has further reinforced that its diverse urban and rural character are an integral component of the community's fabric. The influences on the landscape today include the Mississippi River Critical Area corridor, airspace from a regional and an International airport, urban/rural development patterns affected by the metropolitan urban service area, major arterial highways bisecting the community and a significant industrial development on the City's border. The plan takes an approach to accommodate continued growth of both urban and rural lifestyles in an environmentally and fiscally responsible manner. The plan draws on the unique development patterns in the community to further reinforce the character for future development. The plan emphasizes connections throughout the community to tie the diverse built and natural environments together. A 2500-acre expansion of the urban service area will be phased over the next 20 years. An emphasis on innovative traditional neighborhood planning and cluster housing design techniques are provided to delicately balance environmental and development issues. This area will provide another focal point that is uniquely different than what exists in the community today. The plan provides job center areas for future office and business parks along 1-494 and Highways 50 and 52 that further reinforce Inver Grove Heights as a special place to live, work and play. Comprehensive Plan Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota City of Inver Grove Heights Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n (-5 East Ravine Neighborhood Study Cottage Grove, Minnesota City of Cottage Grove !1l'" .i: ~J , ~ I ..~t _ ~-.J 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page C-6 . The City of Cottage Grove anticipates increased development in the 2,800-acre East Ravine area upon completion of a sewer interceptor in 2003. To help prepare for this event, the City hired HKGi to lead the land use planning and GIS analysis for the creation of alternative land use concepts for the area, which occupies the eastern edge of Cottage Grove. The concepts demonstrate the general pattern and organization of land uses and illustrate ways in which various land uses may be better connected to the natural environment and the greater Cottage Grove community. Alternative concepts focused on various applications of storm water management (with input from SWCWD) including an engineered approach (piping rainwater runoff underground) vs. controlling the flow in a series of overland swales, wetlands and ponding areas. Because of the presence of several distinguishing natural features and the community's desire to maintain an adequate supply of open space, the land use plan also emphasizes potential parks, open space corridors and trail connections organized around various topographical features in the East Ravine. ~/:::z. . . . . The City of Northfield, on the edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, is surrounded mostly by farm fields. An historic downtown and two successful private colleges help create a unique identity for this community of 16,500 people. But growth pressures, including rapid housing development and annexation issues, pressures for highway expansions and pressures to develop larger scale commercial uses on the City's edge, threaten to change that identity in ways that are undesirable to Northfield's residents. The City hired Hoisington Koegler Group to update its comprehensive plan and provide alternative solutions to address these pressures. . Utilizing an extensive public process, HKGi helped the citizens achieve a consensus on community vision, growth direction and land use patterns. Building on the community's vision, the plan directs the attention of the development community to Northfield's strongest assets, its historic downtown and the environment, specifically the Cannon River. The plan emphasizes infill development and redevelopment near downtown and also seeks to replicate some of the more traditional development patterns found in and around the downtown. These provide for through streets, a variety of housing styles and a comfortable pedestrian environment. A "areen belt" comprised of the ditches, rivers, ridges, wetlands and open spaces that form the edges of different development patterns ties the community together and provides a key feature of the plan. Northfield's Comprehensive Plan (land use map shown at left) represents an attempt to preserve and strengthen an historic downtown (bottom right), natural amenities such as the (annon River (2nd from bottom righQ, and surrounding agricultural lands while managing the growth and development pressures being placed on the community. . Comprehensive Plan Northfield, Minnesota City of Northfield . ~~,/ Although often confronted with competing interests CiluSed by intense growth pressures, the extensive public participation process led by HKGi helped Northfield's highly active citizens, business leaders and dvic leaders develop a strong community vision to guide the planning process, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page (-1 Comprehensive Plan Hassan Township, Minnesota I - 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page C-8 . Hassan Township is a community in transition from a rural, agricultural township in Northwest Hennepin County to a fully developed community. While it is the last township in Hennepin County, Hassan has an orderly annexation agreement with the City of Rogers whereby the communities will be one by the year 2030. The Comprehensive Planning Process currently underway strives to address the multitude of issues of a community in transition. Intent on preserving its rural character, the planning process is working to identify how to maintain rural character, protect natural resources and preserve areas for future urban growth in spite of current growth pressures and private property interests. At the same time, HKGi is planning for the phased integration of urban development and expansion of the community's current business areas. The Comprehensive Planning process also involves the incorporation of the 2006 Comprehensive Park, Trail and Greenway plan previously developed by HKGi. The plan establishes a framework for a system to protect the community's most sensitive areas while providing active recreational parks and trails. In addition to the Comprehensive Plan, HKGi has provided Hassan general staff planning assistance, including reviewing planning applications and . providing staff assistance at meetings. This assistance has also included navigating complex issues between the two communities in collaboration with a developer interested in a 600 acre residential and commercial project which will require regional transportation improvements and the extension of public infrastructure. lIassan Township Land Us< l)!lln and t'rhlll Sc."f\k:c SI3~in~ /.~" .....1.....1(:........... ~...~I....If(f~~..i _.....,_""~.....~.., _t__.l_'~l_...o,oj -{-~.....-I).._-..' _t_l'_"'~'" ..-.- .'-,~_._,_._, ,---- D-"'~.T- ~I_""'''''''''' ,------. I gj- g~gt--.I DRAfl ",,_--.._..~_.._....,-- --'------- "'--.. _..__H_...~__ _........_._ -..----....- .....--....-- +~- e . In 2001 HKGi completed a comprehensive plan for the City of Ramsey. In developing the plan HKGi facilitated a community-wide public meeting to establish a community vision followed by a series of focus group meetings to identify and reach resolution on the key issues facing the community. Through the planning process, it became obvious that the community's strength lay in its wealth of natural features, including the Mississippi River on the south and the Rum River on the east. Through this plan, Ramsey realized a key opportunity to create better connections to the community and to preserve and manage its natural resources. In this plan, HKGi re-established a general greenway corridor concept that was originally proposed in a 1970s plan. Implementation strategies for the greenway corridor included development of an ordinance that utilizes such tools as transfer of development rights and cluster housing. The other approach uses site planning and PUD processes to ensure that park, trail and open space efforts are consistent with the greenway plan. . The concept of a mixed-use, transit-oriented town center also emerged from this plan. The Ramsey Town Center project, which has since undergone additional planning phases and is currently under construction, represents one of the most-fully realized TOD projects in the Twin Cities. In 2004 HKGi was retained to update the Plan to help Ramsey accommodate continued rapid growth. e - Data was obtained from a variety of sources. Using GIS data to create overlays of various natural resources and land cover information, HKGi identified Greenway areas that create a framework linking natural areas in the community with residential neighborhoods and the city's park system. Parks ~ h.'\lSTL'<U .. PltOPfISf]> Comprehensive Plan Ramsey, Minnesota City of Ramsey Citizens agree that preserving natural corridors such as Trott Brook is an important part of Ramsey's identity. ,. ./ /' / The Highway 10 corridor and Mississippi River are key elements of Ramsey's identity. . . "'I"'~""'''' Zoning .- 0__ ."-'-'" ...--.. ..--- ....---- .- .-~..... ..- , I The Ramsey Town Center initiative also emerged from the comprehensive planning process. The mixed-use concept is centered around a transit station and requires a spedalized zoning code, HKGi revised Ramsey's zoning ordinance for the Town (enter. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page (.9 Downtown Master Plan Hastings, Minnesota Hastings Housing and Redevelopment Authority ~' I _b... Original Hastings features a number of historiCillly signiflCilnt homes and businesses. The master plan design guidelines will encourage new deveiopments to maintain the charader of Original Hastings. b( \ LAKE VI ISABEL fltEGIONAL TRAIL I 74 ~- "GREEN STREET'" ~_ AT 6TH ST. ,f~~_ BAILLY PARKWAY < _" n FOLLOWS VACArEO ~I ti~ RAILROAD RIGHT OF WA.Y ,..,.;..~ One of the master plan's more innovative initiatives recommends the integration of stonn water treatment wetlands and drains into the downtown landsCilpe. . The City of Hastings, a classic Mississippi River town, enjoys a commercially vibrant, historically intact downtown district that serves local residents with a variety of services and retail options and attracts visitors from around the region. A number of changes, either already in the works or visible on the horizon, prompted the City to hire HKGi to complete a Livable Communities Grant application to help fund a downtown master planning effort that will help the City guide those changes so they have a positive effect on the downtown. Highlights of the Downtown Master Plan include: greater connections between downtown and the Mississippi Riverfront; identification of a number of potential redevelopment sites; a strategy to capitalize on the potential for a downtown commuter rail station; a set of design guidelines to help downtown maintain its architectural integrity; a strategy to increase the amount of residential options in and around downtown; and the use of innovative storm water treatment methods to help the City control its infrastructure costs and improve environmental quality. In addition, a strong strategic plan, designed to help the City fund and achieve its goals, makes up a central part of the Master Plan. J:;z..7~j !'-, ""' ;/b' "il - /",~ 1}) I. I Hastings has enjoyed a history of architedurally signiflCilnt bridges. The master plan recommends that the City be proadive in ensuring that reconstrudion of the rurrent Highway 61 bridge (above) retains a distind charader and integrates amenities that will increase the visibility of downtown Hastings and improve access to downtown from the bridge. 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page (-10 e . Although the City of Hutchinson's downtown maintained much of its original character, signs of its age and decreasing economic viability were beginning to show, prompted the City to hire a consulting team, led by HKGi, to develop a master plan to guide future efforts to revitalize downtown Hutchinson. The study included an extensive assessment of downtown's current conditions; a market analysis; land use, traffic, and parking recommendations; streetscape and building design guidelines; and an implementation strategy to guide the City through plan implementation. . The Master Plan attempts to build upon Hutchinson's existing strengths. For example, the city's residents have a strong history of supporting the performing arts and would like their downtown to include such opportunities. The Master Plan seizes on this objective by proposing an initiative to reuse a downtown school auditorium as a multi-organizational performing arts center that could host locally-produced and touring productions. Civic uses such as the Library-a Carnegie Library surrounded by Library Square park-also form a pillar of the downtown fabric. Revitalization efforts should capitalize on the activity generated by civic uses. Other initiatives build on the downtown's historic character, the Crow River and Luce Line Trail as recreational attractions, and the desire of Hutchinson's residents to see more downtown residential opportunities. The Crow River Commons, a riverfront parle, would provide a recreational attraaion for downtown and would connect to the Lure Line Trail. It would also provide an attraaive setting for new housing on the opportundies. . Downtown Revitalization Master Plan Hutchinson, Minnesota City of Hutchinson 2003 Minnesota APA Award Winner ~.{{\ 1-:..... .... 1-- .,.,,~,,> ..."...,....., , ,~..dllltt, . . f' ,'...> .iJi ... .=:i" -...1[[1 t;L..LJl Ll... -- ''''''''1 · t~ , If " .. \~ .... t ' (,,, c r;Hl:[.\.. ~~ ),~tJ :c :!a \.~I: 1,"1 {'J:i2:3~BFl};;;;; \~!i- ~i~ A farmers'market buiit adjacent to Library Square could attraa visitors to the downtown. The design of the pavilion might mirror the Library's features. The fabric of Downtown Hutchinson retains much of its historic charaaer (top lefi photo), but many Individual properties suffer from underutilization and a resulting shortage of investment in maintenance and upkeep. Reuse of properties such as the State Theater (bottom lell) and the Hutchinson Hotel (top sketch) will be necessary in order to begin the process of revitalization. Additional streetsCilping, designed to complement existing features such as the Hager Jewelry dock (right photo), is also Cillled for in the Master Plan. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 11I11 ~n page C-ll Downtown Revitalization Master Plan Excelsior, Minnesota City of Excelsior "t"..:~......,,~ .-..- w..,...,.. ,.-..'C#~ ("'l'-"1">'l tt.--T-) (~'--) Downtown Excelsior is the downtown for several south shore communities but must find a better way to Cilpitaiize on its superior iOCiltiOn. As indiCilted by this graphic, Excelsior is hemmed in , meaning new commercial growth has been occurring elsewhere. Excelsior has many positive qualities on which to build, induding a compad downtown (top left), a diverse building stod< (top right) and a terrific 10000tion on the south shore ofLake Minnetonka (bottom). The lakefron~ however, currently suffers from too many barriers that separate it from downtown (middle left). 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page C-12 . Downtown Excelsior, which thrived as a tourist destination during the heyday of the resort era of Lake Minnetonka, is still considered by many to be the downtown for the entire southern shore of Lake Minnetonka. While Downtown Excelsior already possesses many positive qualities (a compact downtown core, distinctive natural amenities and a mixture of housing types and commercial building stock) the City must address a range of issues if it is to maintain and strengthen those advantages. Initiatives that the HKGi-Ied consultant team has developed include improvements to the Port of Excelsior; distinctive gateways into the city from Highway 7; streetscape and design guidelines that promote mixed- use, pedestrian activity and capitalize on Excelsior's historic qualities; and the establishment of a Farmer's Market to help spur greater downtown activity. The initiatives will help Downtown Excelsior become a thriving, pedestrian-oriented city that is as distinctive as the city's natural surroundings. .......----. .. '. ~ . \~..~ III ..... ... . . In 1992 the City of Mound, a small community on Lake Minnetonka, commissioned HKGi to manage their downtown revitalization effort called Mound Visions, a community-based approach to reinvigorating Mound's downtown through promotion, business enhancement and redevelopment. The ongoing Visions Plan includes a number of initiatives that together will create a new, pedestrian-oriented "main street" in the midst of a new retail district. Initiatives recommended by the Plan include the Lost Lake Canal, a restored canal that once carried pleasure boats from "the Big Lake" to Mound during the area's resort heyday; the Lost Lake Greenway, a trail and custom-designed boardwalk/pier structure connecting the new downtown to the Canal; and the realignment of County Road 15, which will route through traffic around the downtown core and also open up additional space for new downtown development. . . Mound Visions Mound, Minnesota City of Mound 1999 Honor Award for Public Planning ~ -=-- iiiiiiiiiiiiiii ASLA t~.~t During the heyday of Lake Minnetonka's resort era, passenger steamers from "the Big Lake" regularly visited Mound. The re-dredged and reconstruded Lost Lake Canal restores the historic water connection, bringing visitors to the front doorstep of Mound's future entertainment distrid, Hoisington Koegler Group Inc, 11I11 ~n page (-73 Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan Minneapolis, Minnesota City of Minneapolis 2004 Minnesota APA Award for an Outstanding Plan \.. Graphic by 181 Group Graphic by /81 Group Downtown East and North Loop (diagram left) feature a mixture of land uses induding renovated warehouse space, surface parking lots and parking strudures. Land use recommendations wili indude significant amounts of new downtown housing. Velrious land use schemes were explored for the site currentiy occupied by the Metrodome. 11I11 ~n Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page C-14 . HKGi co-led a consultant team that developed the Master Plan for Downtown East and North Loop, two areas flanking Minneapolis' Central Business District. The master planning process was initiated in an effort to capitalize on the establishment of new mass transit facilities in and around the downtown area. HKGi assisted with the land use planning portion of the study and the firm's urban designers also developed an urban design plan that will help foster the pedestrian-oriented environment necessary to carve vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods out of the redeveloped study area. The land use plan contains a strong residential component, which is essential to the creation of the type of mixed-use neighborhoods the City wishes to foster in the area. The land use plan also establishes a set of transit-oriented uses designed to capitalize on the new transit stations. The urban design plan and its consideration of a wide variety of elements such as parking facilities, skyway placement, building facades, curb cuts, and streetscaping will help ensure that new and redeveloped areas maintain the look and feel of an inviting urban neighborhood that provides for people, transit and automobiles. . . . In 2000, HKGi led a strategic planning process for the City of Edina, One of the nine objectives of the resulting plan (Edina's Vision 20/20) sought to "facilitate the evolution of Southdale and environs into a premier shopping, business and health care center." HKGi is now working with the City on a process to determine how this objective might be realized. Thc Grcater Southdale Area Study is thc first step. HKGi is leading a multi-disciplinary consultant team through this ten-month effort to study the land use and transportation issues that will influence the future of this highly visible area, The Greater Southdale Area Study will result in a revived vision for the France Avenue corridor south of the Crosstown Highway and a more thorough understanding of the opportunities and constraints that will shape the area's future, . Other issues that will be addressed in the Study's report include methods to resolve growing traffic and circulation problems; how to incorporate bcttcr pcdcstrian and bicycle facilities into rcdevclopmcnt; thc potcntial for rcoricnting large rctail sites toward an intcrnal greenway spine and including greater amounts of mixcd-usc dcvelopment; the potential for a redesigned Southdale Mall and Galleria; and how circulator transit service might function. ClJ ::l C ClJ ~ ClJ V C ~ (.I.c . All three of the concepts feature variations of a central spine tenninaUng on the north end at either the Galleria or Southclale Mall, nle cell/ral spine would provide a strong pedestrian corridor and feature drculator transit service, enhanced streetscaping and more prominent public spaces. Redevelopment of adjacent parceis would require reorientaUon of commerdal and retail buildings toward the central spine rather than away from I~ as would currently be the case. Greater South dale Area land Use and Transportation Study Edina, Minnesota Hennepin County City of Edina ..~. ~ ~...,2L.....,,~ 17Je public partldpatlon process for thts project Induded a "Futures" summit designed to Integrate the perspectives and expertise of the development rommmily. (onceptual Land Use and Transportation Alternative One explores redevelopment opportunities: potential sites for dense mixed-use deveiopmen~ multi-family residential, trallJ/~ open space and parks, Hoisington Koegler Group [nc, 11]13 gJU page (-15 __~~,'-'_I I HARRIET ISLAND REGIONAL PARK - . SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA CONSULTINGGRQ'ij'P,INc. * 2001 Park of the Year Award * Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association * 2002 MASLA Merit Award * for Public Landscape Design III "St.A CLIENT Saint Paul Riverfront Corporation . . Harriet Island Regional Park is one of Saint Paul's oldest parks and is the centerpiece of a 3,000-acre riverfront parks system, The original island was a heavily used civic attraction and included a public bath. The 70-acre park is the home of the Harriet Island Pavilion, a 1940 WPA project that is now on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The 8,500-square-foot limestone building is used seasonally as a picnic/large group pavilion. The City of Saint Paul redeveloped this very visible park located opposite downtown. By transforming the existing site into a destination park attracting people to the river for entertainment, events and relaxation, the local landmark became a nationally recognized urban waterfront success. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. led a multidisciplinary team in designing the first phase of the $27 million park after participating with Wallace Roberts and Todd in developing the schematic plan, Our services included: · Project management · Community involvement · Landscape architecture · Site amenities · Utility and infrastructure design · Roadway and parking layout · Integration of public art into site amenities . . SAMUEL H. MORGAN REGIONAL TRAIL CORRIDOR SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA . 1sT ~~ -111< The City of Saint Paul is working toward a goal of revitalizing its downtown by reconnecting it with the Mississippi River. Part of this revitalization effort consists of relocating Shepard Road away from the river's edge and reclaiming the riverfront for housing, parkland and trails. The City's Department of Parks and Recreation retained SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to complete detail design for a pedestrian path and bicycle trail along the river between Randolph Avenue and Chestnut Avenue. As part of this project, SRF provided landscape architecture and engineering expertise and prepared construction documents for this TEA-2l funded, lA-mile trail. In addition to the trails, the construction plans included stormwater infrastructure elements, amenities such as seating areas, parking, signage and extensive plantings of flood-tolerant trees and shrubs. . SRF also provided in-construction services for this project, which was completed in 2004, helping the City bring this vision to reality, CLIENT City of Saint Paul PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM PLAN . EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA . . . ,.l' . i>\ In 2001, SRF updated the City's Park and Open Space System Plan, The Park System Plan is an important component of the City's comprehensive plan and is used as a tool to help the City achieve its goal of providing a livable, prosperous and attractive environment for its residents and citizens. SRF worked closely with City staff to complete the following tasks and develop the Park and Open Space Plan: L · Analyzed community characteristics and demographic information, · Inventoried existing park and open space facilities, · Analyzed community recreation and open space needs and demands, · Refined park system planning and implementation policies. · Updated community trail development, maintenance policies and design guidelines. · Inventoried water resources and refined water resources protection and preservation policies. · Assessed the needs and demands and developed policies for special use facilities such as historic preservation sites, support facilities and a golf course. · Reviewed and updated the City's capital improvement planning process. · Analyzed participation and recreation trends and developed near- and long-term priorities, . CLIENT City of Eden Prairie The resulting comprehensive document guides the City's decision-making about park and open space resources and facilities with an informed and responsive approach. . . . CLIENT City of 51. Michael COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING ST. MICHAEL, MINNESOTA .. "---- -'r' ~:::''-__IEL~ Natural Resources & Greenway System Figure 5.2 Located at the eastern edge of Wright County on the fringe of the rapidly growing metropolitan area, St. Michael undertook a comprehensive planning exercise that defined how the City wished to evolve over the next 25 years. Topics such as residential development, supportive commercial growth, community facilities, and institutional presence in the City were brought to citizens for debate and discussion. Future transportation connections to neighboring communities were also evaluated. As part of this effort, SRF worked with consultant and staff team partners to envision the role of parks and open space features for the City as it evolved over time. Citizen workshops, surveys, and community meetings served as the vehicle for community input during the planning process. Working with the wealth of natural features, protected habitat and plant community areas, and other physical assets found in the community today, SRF's designers drafted guiding principles that will result in a continuous system of parks or special sites linked by greenway trails and paths. These principles were based on the community's values and priorities identified in the comprehensive planning process as well as best design and planning practices. The policies and strategies identified in the comprehensive plan document will define future green and open space corridors as well as park or recreation sites that future development and transportation networks would respond to. The principles will also guide the location and define the character of park and open space features in the undeveloped and newly emerging areas of the community. ..-- ..w.._ ~ -.- - - .- ...,..- ,..- - -.. .- PARK, TRAIL, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SECTION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE . PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA CONsULTiNGtRQlj'P,lm::-- SRF assisted the City of Plymouth in preparing several aspects of their Comprehensive Plan Update, including the Park, Trail, Recreation and Open Space section. We examined the City's existing systems, used national standards and community input to forecast future needs, and made recommendations for serving the population until the 2020 and Ultimate Build-out planning horizons. The plan included explorations of the Plymouth Creek Trail and Northwest Greenway corridors. The Plymouth Creek Trail bisects the City, connecting several major parks, the City Center and numerous neighborhoods. This trail follows Plymouth Creek and is nearly complete. When finished, it will serve as an important recreational and ecological resource. <, . ~ SRF produced full-color maps of the greenways, existing and proposed parks, trail system, population projections by neighborhood and other elements of the planning process, A great majority of this work was done using Geographic Information Systems, which enabled us to efficiently and accurately analyze the City's park, trail and open space systems, Based on this analysis, SRF made recommendations that are guiding the City in their future acquisition, development, and preservation efforts. The Northwest Greenway used existing parks, wetland buffers, easements and potential open space acquisitions to create an ecological and recreational corridor in a primarily rural part of the city. Portions of the greenway's route are slated for development by the 2020 planning horizon, which makes current planning crucial in the preservation and enhancement of this corridor. CLIENT City of Plymouth e . . e CLIENT City of Plymouth PLYMOUTH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA NSlVE PLAN Q PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA ;!) The City of Plymouth was once a predominantly agricultural community, but now is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. was retained to assist the City in developing a Comprehensive Plan update that responded to the needs of the community and met the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act. SRF worked with the City Council, Planning Commission, advisory board members and citizens to develop vision statements that formed the basis for goals and policies as well as the physical aspects of the various plan elements. SRF prepared detailed land use, transportation, parks and trail plans as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. While the update affected the entire City, the most significant issue was whether urban development would be permitted in the northwest portion of the City that was outside of the MUSA. Once a decision was made to pursue a partial expansion option, land use in the urban expansion area and required infrastructure improvements were identified. Other major issues addressed during the planning process included identification of potential redevelopment parcels within the urban portion of the City, life cycle and affordable housing needs, provision of parks and trails, preservation of natural resources and timing of infrastructure improvements. Community meetings and open houses were held throughout the process to obtain input from affected residents. Joint meetings of the City Council and Planning Commission were held at key points during the process to obtain consensus on the direction of the plan. ~'.tl.:,;.~ TH 36 PARTNERSHIP STUDY OAK PARK HEIGHTS TO STILLWATER, MINNESOTA CONSULTI~GG~O~P' INC. I . )- \' \. ., 6' "-.. ISO] t !; .....""-., '-, '-. Now Resldmri.1 ~:OR;~~~~~&rk ~ ~ c-Io' 00 O( 0 .. ... -I . 'll /- o? p,- Mix~d-Usf' Developmtnt "'W Rt>1W;konti,ll ~''T.~' 11.I.ofM,nn"<>ll \Cllf'*'t'''''.I'''~"Y~ 'r \."\" Poor Condition of Existina FrontagE' Road - Poor lighting/Geometries at InterseCtion Approaches Frontage Road Jnte~ect.iom too close to Mclinfine lntersectiions ~:- J-", \ ,. BAVTOWN TOWNSHIP S' ., J t? ~ /) ... Proposed Rt-side.,!!.)l . . Collector/Arterial Roads ,I \\i,\load ~l1.erf\ C&_fiiJ&.~O <..~'\tJ. o o : Pro~~~ . ReSidential . ......... . ~ .. .. -:- ..... e. o -...... t. o . Proposed . Residential . De~lopment . . . . ,....... .- . LEGEND \- Traffic Issues ~.....: Recent/Potential .......t land Use Changes (WHICOn!riburt> fa Future TraflicVolumes) t3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossings Differing opinions on the future of Trunk Highway 36 through Stillwater and Oak Park Heights had reached an impasse. Safety and traffic operations concerns were growing at the closely spaced frontage road intersections adjacent to the four-lane arterial. Traffic volumes were rising as commercial developments along the corridor and residential development in the area continued. Residents grcw increasingly conccrncd about pedcstrian crossings, visual impacts and cffects to thc ovcrall character of this gateway to the St. Croix Valley. SRF assisted a partnership of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Washington County, and the Cities of Oak Park Heights and Stillwater devclop a shared vision for the corridor. A small area traffic forccasting model was developed to bctter understand the impacts to local streets, Traffic simulations provided an opportunity to visually evaluate future traffic conditions and alternatives. Alternatives were also assessed for their potential land use, pedestrian, bicycle and visual impacts. CLIENT Minnesoto Department of Transportation SRF facilitated discussion of these issues by a Policy Advisory Committce representing elected officials, community and business interests informed by public information meetings, The resulting consensus has allowed plans for improvements in this corridor to move forward, building toward a shared plan for addressing transportation needs in the area. e . r . . r-n- - -~~,-=-----~.~~..ro_.~ I I , I STILLWATER, MINNESOTA AIPLE PROPERTY AND KOLLINER PARK !~:':b-'''':l;''''} .~\ \.Ol(~ ". .. \~ \._--~=:=~~';::''''''~ .\ ~.!""";'n'fJt(WIAl."f(')< j '''Ml'U ~;t<A\lI;,*". -''''~''''''''~-'''' ~1l't'NO'_"'JII""''t<<) _M~,...r"n_IM:_" Ft~nor_... JlU<>>C"""'~ =,:;~ ~ I 1_____- * 1999 MASLA Award * Award of Merit for Public Planning iii MAS LA CLIENT City of Stillwater The Aiple Property and Kolliner Park represent an outstanding opportunity for the City of Stillwater to expand its park and open space system, while creating a unique relationship between downtown and the Lower St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. These two sites offer differing opportunities, but each will have a significant impact on the future of downtown Stillwater by preserving and enhancing its unique historical, natural and recreational environment. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. prepared phased master plans for the two sites, directing a design process that utilized local radio, newspapers and public open houses, and gathered input from numerous agencies responsible for development along the Lower St. Croix River. -~~~~~>> --l>lOJIH.....:ll"ll"'OW' ~ ,."", - --- - 1'\"1;)10 o'r;!,""c>r+.I~..,,.,d~, OJ,....,..., ~ '''''"''''~;,;;:~:,';,';;' t ------- Portioll 0/ Iltt' IIIl1sler 1'11111 for Ali'lc Property Alll1r!isl's cltnmcler itlll1ge (!/ proposed Imil illlprowltlcllls The approved master plan for the Aiple property includes a l.5-mile hiking loop, picnic shelters, wildlife viewing spots and historical markers describing important local ruins. A public dock provides river access and serves as home to the Cayuga Barge, which will be come a permanent exhibit describing the site's industrial past. - CONSULiiNGGI~IN~ I CLIENT Minnesota Department of Transportation ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT STILLWATER, MINNESOTA Severe congestion, delays caused by operation of the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge, and the condition and maintenance of the bridge have prompted discussions and study of a new bridge over the St. Croix River near Stillwater for many years, Although a preferred alternative was selected as part of the 1995 Final Environmental Impact Statement (ElS), the alternative was not allowed to proceed because of its impact on the St. Croix River, which is part of the National Wild and Scenic River system. . The project has included two separate multi-agency decision-making processes- one facilitated by Richard Braun in 1999 and another facilitated by a professional . dispute resolution subcontractor in 2004/2005, both with technical support from SRF Consulting Group, Inc. The project is now being studied for completion of a Supplemental EIS. The alternatives include several alignments with various impacts on social, economic and environmental resources. SRF is preparing the Scoping Document and Scoping Decision Document, and will prepare the Supplemental EIS. Protecting natural and cultural resources was key to the success of this project: · The pristine Lower St. Croix River is part of the National Wild and Scenic River system, It is actively managed and protected by legislation enforced by the National Park Service and the Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources. · The existing Stillwater Lift Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as is the Downtown Commercial Historic District. In addition, a large area of Stillwater is eligible for listing as part of a "culturallandscape," Because the potential bridges may have impacts on both resources, extensive coordination and negotiation among federal, state and local agencies was required to arrive at a workable solution and to mitigate potential impacts. The Supplemental EIS also included studies of land use and regional growth, travel forecasting and traffic operations analysis, water resources analysis (including drainage, wetland impacts and wild and scenic river impacts), economic impacts, visual impact assessment, and bridge design and aesthetics, including computer visualizations, Throughout the process, SRF coordinated the public and agency participation through public open houses and meetings, e . . L - Proposed ncUJ bridgc . CLIENT Minnesota Department of Transportation ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING TRAFFIC ANALYSIS STILLWATER, MINNESOTA ExMin,f{ Slillwaler Lift Brid..ft! Severe congestion, delays caused by operation of the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge and the condition and maintenance of the bridge have prompted discussions and study of a new bridge over the St. Croix River near Stillwater for many years. Although a preferred alternative was selected as part of the 1995 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), the alternative was not allowed to proceed because of its impact on the St. Croix River, which is part of the National Wild and Scenic River system, The Supplemental EIS has been supported by a large number of specialized studies, including an origin-destination survey, extensive traffic forecasting, detailed traffic operations analysis, an economic impacts study, a visual impacts assessment and cultural resource studies. Narrow streets edged by historic buildings, limited through streets due to numerous bluffs and ravines and unusually high pedestrian volumes due to Stillwater's tourism focus create unique challenges to modeling traffic flow through Stillwater. SRF Consulting Group, Inc. modeled current and future traffic conditions to create a visual real-time simulation of traffic flow through Stillwater during peak periods. The modeling allowed Mn/DOT to see how congestion builds through Stillwater with the bridge raisings, the alternate routes used by drivers attempting to avoid the congestion and the time required for queues to clear. This simulation can also be used with the public to foster better understanding of traffic operations in downtown Stillwater, Broad public involvement, including numerous public information meetings and newsletters, has also been critical to successful completion of the project. Special interest citizen groups have been engaged both individually and as part of larger advisory groups to facilitate communication and solicit project input. .Mi&.. :-..: l!mlI CON5uiTINGG~INc. BLOOMINGTON CENTRAL STATION TRAFFIC AND PARKING STUDY . BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA Proposed sill' pln/1 for Bloomingto/1 Cmtml Stntion . SRF Consulting Group, Inc. was selected by McGough Development to conduct a traffic and parking study for the proposed Bloomington Central Station redevelopment project. The study determined the roadway and intersection improvements that were needed to accommodate the increase in traffic related to the proposed redevelopment and other adjacent development in the study area. During the study, SRF worked closely with staff from the City of Bloomington and McGough Development. The traffic and parking study included: · Detailed peak-hour operations analysis for existing and future conditions · Evaluation of peak-hour reductions due to the use of alternative modes of travel · Short- and long-term transportation need evaluation · Regional system impact evaluation · Existing and future access evaluation · Detailed parking analysis with the consideration of shared use CLIENT McGough Development SRF was challenged to balance land use density with operations of the supporting roadway system and to model future traffic operations with the impacts of light rail transit operations. . F. References HKGi is recognized for its ability to create plans that led to changes desired by the community. HKGi's Master Plan for the Richfield Lake area in Richfield established the foundation for changes in the direction of the neighborhood. What was once a stagnating area has now become a vibrant mixed-use distrid. __ Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. page F-l Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director City of Richfield 6700 Portland Ave. S.; Richfield, MN 55423-2008 P: 612.861.9760 E: bpalmborg@cityofrichfield.org Julie Wischnack, City of Minnetonka Planner (formerly with City if Hutchinson) 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard; Minnetonka, MN 55345 P: (952) 939-8296 E: jwischnack@eminnetonka.com John Grossman, HRA Director City of Hastings 101 4th Street East; Hastings, MN 55033 P: (651)480-2347 E: jgrossman@ci.hastings.mn.us SRF Consulting, Inc. Loren Gordon, City planner City of Wayzata 600 East Rice Street; Wayzata, MN 55391-1799 P: (952) 404-5306 E: loren@wayzata.org Jody Martinez, Parks and Recreation City of St. Paul 300 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street; St. Paul, MN 55102 P: (651) 266-6400 E: jody.martinez@ci.stpaul.mn.us Janet Jeremiah, AICP, Community Development Director City of Eden Prairie 8080 Mitchell Road, Suite 200B; Eden Prairie, MN 55344-3320 P: (952) 949-8529 E: jj eremiah@edenprairie.org D. Performance . The HKGi/SRF team draws talent from a total staff of almost 300 people. While both firms have significant work loads at this time, both have the capacity to complete the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan. All of the personnel identified in this proposal will be committed to the completion of the work in Stillwater consistent with the timeframe identified by the City. E. Conflict of Interest Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. a SRF Consulting, Inc. HKGi has not had any contracts with private land owners and developers in Stillwater over the past five years, nor has the fIrm completed projects for the Metropolitan Council. Similarly, SRF has not held any contracts with private land owners or developers in Stillwater. The firm has completed projects for the Metropolitan Council within this time period. The nature of the work completed involved a variety of utility and . transportation studies, none of which included improvements within the Stillwater City limits. None of the projects completed for the Metropolitan Council are viewed as being conflicts of interest for work in Stillwater. Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. m. pageD-E-l . . . I . Starting the Project Comprehensive Plan Update Downtown Plan Seeking Approvals Steering Committee Process Submission to Adjacent Units Submission to Metropolitan Council G. Schedule ..... co 0 0 .... 0 .... .... .... 0 .... .... 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Basic Services Costs Comprehensive Plan Work Tasks Downtown Plan Work Tasks Community Meetings/Open Houses Community Workshops Steering Committee Meetings TOTAL $82,500 55,000 20,0001 20,000 22.500 $200,000 Total Cost Allocation: Allocating all meetings, the preliminary cost breakdown between the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Plan is as follows: . Comprehensive Plan Downtown Plan $109,750 $ 90,250 Optional Service Costs Market Analysis of Two Sites North Lowell Park Site Design Concept Printing 59 Copies of Plan Additional Community Meetings Additional Community Workshops $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,9002 $ 2,000 $ 1,500 I All community meeting costs include preparation, actual meeting time and preparation of meeting summaries. 2 Printing cost is an estimate based on typical plan content/ quantity of color graphics and assumes that the final product will be one combined document. Basic Services assumes that one camera ready original printed copy will be supplied and 60 CDs of the full plan. . -Our multifaceted team people, and natural creates solutions that integrate land use, resources to make the most of your resources design. infrastructure, -Our team focus on implementation makes us better planners-we understand that plans need to be inspiring to gain commitment, and need to be feasible and practical -Our success in designing and implementing plans and solutions complex issues in downtown, riverfront, and circulation bring a ideas to your planning process n communities with similar tested approach and creative -We bring the best of the new and the familiar-new talent and fresh ideas to lead the comprehensive plan and downtown plan efforts, along with extensive experience and knowledge of the City, its infrastructure, history, and natural resources Some key benefits An effective community participation process involving residents, businesses, local officials, and other interests will be key to identifying issues, setting goals and priorities, and choosing a direction for the future. Our team has successfully orchestrated such public participation and design processes before, and are confident that we can do so in partnership with the Stillwater staff, Council, and community. we bring to this process nclude the following DSU/Bonestroo have assisted a wide variety of communities with similar projects. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc., has teamed with DSU/Bonestroo with great success on several past projects including the award-winning South Robert Street Redevelopment Strategy in West St Paul. Larsen Brenner Architects have completed recent design analyses for Stillwater, and have also teamed with us on other projects. Ehlers & Associates has been serving local governments in Minnesota with financial advisory services since 1955. We know that the City will be addressing significant issues and opportunities in this Comp Plan. We have assembled a team that has the skills and experience to work with you, the Council, Commissions, and the community to create a vision and plan that creatively respond to the issues and opportunities before you. Thank you for inviting DSU/Bonestroo to submit a proposal to assist the City of Stillwater in the preparation of the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Framework Plan. Dear B RE B City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Request for Proposals - Comprehensive Plan Update Turnblad, December 300 FIRST AVE N SUITE 210 MINNEAPOLIS. MN 55401-2609 Community Development 2006 TEL: 612-339-3300 FAX: 612-337-5601 WEB: 05UPLAN,COM Director COMMUNITY PLANNING LAND PLANNING URBAN DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MARKET RE5EARCH ~~ '71 ~'" DSU Christina Goodroad Project Manager ~~ Sherri Buss, RLA Client Services Manager DSU - Bonestroo ~~~ Sincerely, We look forward to working with you on this exciting planning effort. It would be a joy for us to work in partnership with you, the Council, Commissions and the Community to create a Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan that help the City be the best it can be! Please call us at 612- 312- 2124 if you have questions about this proposal or need additional information. -We work on time and within your resources and budget-our past work in Stillwater and other communities is evidence of the our respect for your practical needs in all projects Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update DSUIBonestroo 2 December 1 2006 Sherri Buss, ALA Client Services Manager Direct Phone: (651) 604-4758 E-mail: sbuss@bonestroo.com Tina Goodroad Project Manager Direct Phone: (612) 312-2124 E-mail: tgoodroad@dsuplan.com Contact Person DSUlBonestroo 300 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: (612) 339-3300 Fax: (612) 337-5601 Website: www.dsuplan.com By: Bill Turnblad, Community Development D City of Stillwater 216 North 4th Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Suite 21 o Presented to rector Professlona Master Planning Services Comprehensive Plan Update PROPOSAL ::..~ "", 71~~ DSU nso ::..~~'" 7.ilr-~ }O UO!leU!WlnJ a4l '''SOdOHd 'SWl!} OMl a4lle HelS 6uowe d!4Suo!lelal 6U!~JOM lea^-oV ue4l alOW e WOl} sllnsal la6law a41 'pa6law ^lluaJal aM aJunouue Ol paseald ale nsa pue OOJlSauog 'slJadxa 6u!Jaau!6ua pue 6u!UUeld ^q palJoddns 'UO!l!nJ} Ol aJnln} a4l JO} UO!S!^ JnO^ 6upq ueJ aM la4la601 'a6palMOu~ aJnpnllSel}U! pue 6upaau!6ua S,OOllsauog 4l!M paJue4ua ale nsa ^q palaHo saJ!AJas 6u!uueld a41 'lJafold JnO^ Ol d!4suO!lelal ssalweas e 6upq nsa pue OOllsauog 'Wl!} auo S'r:f City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal Project Understandmg Comprehensive Plan Approach Downtown Plan Approach Issues Map Schedule Performance/Firm Background Related Experience Project Personnel Organizational Chart Project Team Resumes References Conflicts of Interest Cost of Services Comprehensive Plan Cost Estimate Downtown Plan Cost Estimate Appendix (Work Plan) Comprehensive Planning Work Plan Downtown Planning Work Plan 75 69 69 67 65 65 63 61 41 38 37 37 15 11 10 9 5 3 1 ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU . . . Visioning meetings and charettes with Downtown and neighborhood groups Regular meetings with City Staff to coordinate, consult and gain input into the plan Meetings with the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee, including members of the Planning Commission, Parks Board, Downtown parking Commission, Joint Planning Board, Heritage Preservation Commission and City Council COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT A second key element of the Comprehensive Plan process will be the public involvement process to identify issues, goals, and objectives for the comprehensive plan. The public involvement process will include issues and concerns for the future of the community as a whole, as well as a special focus on the downtown area The public involvement process will include the following: Examine the impacts that the proposed St. Croix River Bridge, completion of the downtown flood levee, and other proposed infrastructure projects will have on the downtown area, and opportunities these elements will present for the community reshape its downtown . Examine the impacts of recent large redevelopment projects, review the City's existing plans and design guidelines, and revise these as needed based on the desired vision of the City of Stillwater for the downtown Create an overall vision for the downtown, integrating the riverfront, existing and future parks, business community and residential communities Develop site plans for North Lowell Park, the flood levee, and the riverfront Create a circulation plan for pedestrians and bikes, as well as vehicle traffic, to and from the downtown and downtown parking that supports the downtown vision and maintains its health and vitality Create a land use plan, infrastructure plan, and design guidelines for the Downtown area to be included as a chapter in the Comprehensive Plan Consider the connections between the downtown and the other neighborhoods in Stillwater, and identify options to connect and integrate the diverse neighborhoods in the community, and support the health of the whole . The Plan is an opportunity to examine the future of the historic downtown area, and create a unified, long-term vision for the heart of the community, . . . . . COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ISSUES The key issues for the community and the Comprehensive Plan are likely to focus on the downtown area, where recent redevelopment projects and proposed changes are presenting a need and an opportunity to examine the future of the historic Downtown, and create a unified, long-term vision for the heart of the community. The Downtown Plan will address the following: to The Comprehensive Plan will address significant issues for the community of Stillwater's future, The planning process will provide an opportunity to pause, reflect on current conditions and upcoming issues, and to actively involve City residents, businesses, officials, staff and others in planning for the community's future, The planning process will need to meet regional requirements for a comprehensive plan update - including a review of Stillwater's system statement and current plan, and completing updates to the vision, goals and policies, land use element, and infrastructure and community systems elements. Given that the City is nearly fully-developed, major changes to the land use and infrastructure elements of the Comprehensive Plan are unlikely. The City of Stillwater is seeking professional services to assist the City in completing an update of its Comprehensive Plan, The previous Comprehensive Plan was completed in 1995, The City has undergone significant change as a result of that plan, and is on the threshold of additional change particularly in historic Downtown area ts PROJECT UNDERSTANDING City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU I lU!Or pue esodoJd alepdn ueld a^!Sua4aJdwo) JitJl!MII!JS jO AJ!J I!Juno) ~D a4l}0 suo!ssas ~JOM Jeln6aJ 6u!pnpu! 'pJeog 6u!UUeld puno) ~D 'pJeog ~Jed 'UO!SS!WWO) 6u!uueld a4l 4l!M ueld a4l dOlaAap Ol s6u!laav.J . 'ueld aA!SUa4aJdwoJ pue UO!S!^ a4l}0 luawdolaAap a4l U! ^Ia^!pe aledp!lJed II!M pue 'aJnln} Sl! pue ~!unwwOJ a4llnoqe aJeJ SUaZ!lp JaleMll!lS ^uev.J 'ueld uO!leJaua6-lxau pue UO!S!^ s,~!unwwOJ a4l}0 luawdola^ap a4l Ol a~ew ueJ SUO!SS!WWOJ ~OS!Ape pue 'slep!Ho leJol 'sassau!snq 'suaz!lp Sl! le4l SUO!lnqplUOJ pue lSaJalU! 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JO u!eJu!ew 'sas5aU/snq pue suazpp SJ! jO spaau ai/J jaaw OJ asn ueJ N!unwwoJ ai/J Jei/J sa!oaJeJJs pue UO!S!A e 4puap! pue 'sJeaA Dl Jxau ai/J JaAO JnJJO //!M Jei/J saouei/J ai/J aJedppue p/noi/s ue/d aA!suai/aJdwo] ai/i 'ouflq //!M aJnJnj ai/J Jei/J saouaj/ei/J ai/J ou!ssaJppe a/fl/M 'sJasse pue ssauanb!un 5,N!unwwoJ ai/J uo P/!nq OJ aq //!M ue/d aA!suai/aJdwoJ Jxau ai/J jO aoua//ei/J ai/i NOJS!i/ pue JapeJei/J anb!un e sei/ JaJeM//PS jO NO ai/i S13SSV 3nblNn S,H31VMllIlS DHO:lNI3H . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . r . . . The City is seeking a vision and a plan that . integrate the elements of the downtown, . riverfront, and its neighborhoods, . . :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Bonestroo is currently completing the City's Surface Water Management Plan, which will become a chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, Our team wi Plan and Wetland Management review and organize the 3 This process has some key resources on which to build, Many planning and design studies have been completed in recent years that can be utilized in the planning process. These include the downtown floodwall/levee project plans, plans for North Main/Lowell Park area, Aiple Property/Kollinger Park Master Plan, St. Croix River Crossing plans, Comprehensive Trail Plan and others. . . . . Analyze alternative scenarios Present information to the City Council at key points in the process to gain their approval Present the final plan to the Planning Commission for their review as required by State statute forward options and recommendations to the City Council, the ultimate decision-makers Work with the Metropolitan Council staff throughout the process to maintain consistency with regional goals and policies Utilize state-of-the-art technology as well as hands-on planning and design techniques . . . . . . Prepare solid research, information and analysis to inform the planning and design process Review and integrate relevant information from existing plans and studies Assist stakeholders in articulating their vision and goals for the community Communicate dearly and often with the community and stakeholders /nvolve creative design ideas and strategies . The City Council, City Staff and other boards and commissions will be actively involved in the planning process including the Planning Commission, Park Board, Downtown Parking Commission, Joint Township Planning Board, and Heritage Preservation Committee, We want to work closely with the City Council and the City's the boards and commissions, businesses and residents, recognizing that in the process of guiding Stillwater's future, the knowledge and vision of its stakeholders are the greatest guide. Using DSU/Bonestroo's extensive planning experience and knowledge of the community, we will adapt the following key elements to create a successful planning process: will The project managers will coordinate the work of several specialized firms who will complete infrastructure planning (Bonestroo), traffic analyses (Myers, Mohaddes Associates fMMAJ), financial analyses (Ehlers & Associates, Inc.), urban design evaluations (larson Brenner Architects) and other specialized studies needed to complete the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown element. At the same design work, document. time our Downtown Design Team wi This effort will become a chapter in I complete the downtown plan and site the final Comprehensive Plan Our Comprehensive Planning team will complete the Comprehensive Plan update, including management of all of the public involvement efforts, City Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City Council meetings, draft plan, presentations to the Metropolitan Council and other agencies and final plan, Our team is proposing a two-track approach to this project to provide focus to the two major tasks identified by the City, and meet the deadline for completion of the Comprehensive Plan update, Our project managers will work closely together and with City staff so that the tracks are integrated at key points in the process. The proposed process is illustrated in the Work Program and Schedule, TWO-TRACK APPROACH INCLUDES SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH DOWNTOWN PLANNING City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Proposal Update ~" If"", "1 ~~ DSU . pue ueld aA!Sua4aJdwo) a4l e5odoJd tllepdn ueld tl^!5Utl4tlJdwO) J<tJeMII!JS JO .<J!J 'sSaJOJd u6!saa UMOlUMOa WJO}U! ^laA!paua Ol sueld pue Sa!pnlS 6U!lS!Xa asa4l WOJ} UO!leWJO}U! lueAalaJ paseq-peOJq e S! aJa4lle4l os ssaJoJd 6u!UUeld S!4l U! ~!unwwOJ a4l aM 'SUO!lJe pue suo!spap aJnln} ap!n6 II!M le4l ueld al04M ^lIeUO!pun} pue In}!lneaq e OlU! SP004Joq46!au Sl! pue 'luOJ}Ja^p 'UMOlUMOP a4l }O sluawala a4l aleJ6alU! II!M le4l ueld e pue UO!S!^ e 6u!~aas S! ~D a41 'UO!lelUawaldw! Sl! pue UO!S!^ a4l 6u!6e6ua ^laA!paua Ol OllUaWl!WWOJ pau!wwoJ aJe :apnpu! 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MMA will review the vehicular circulation patterns and the accommodations The projected growth of commercial, office, and in a that will maximize the potential for to manner reinforce residential uses market synergy, the urban design and economic development objectives. will be integrated into maintain the character the downtown plan of Downtown, and Capture Market Potential Downtown Stillwater is a unique community within the Twin Cities Metro Area because of its topography, riverside location, and historic infrastructure of buildings, streets, and bridges. As a result, Downtown has experienced growth recently due to the redevelopment of strategic parcels, Stillwater's downtown plan should be considered in the context of existing and future growth pressures, as Downtown's regional position and market desirability will evolve as the larger region grows and new projects, such as the St. Croix River Bridge and levee improvement, change market dynamics, The ultimate success of this effort will be achieved by capturing the opportunities available in the market. identifiable center Balance between pedestrian and vehicular needs . . Concentrated mix-use and . Town nclude: We will focus on defining the public areas of the downtown to enhance its character and economic health. Hierarchy of identity, Our nterconnected streets and open spaces Destination Stillwater has evolved through dynamic incremental changes from the" Birthplace of Minnesota "to a major destination as Minnesota's iconic" River Town." The levee project and diminished level of through traffic anticipated with the new bridge present opportunities to foster a more pedestrian oriented place and reinforce the" River approach will reinforce traditional town-planning and place-making principles which Place-making: Reinforce Downtown Stillwater as a Review, Synthesize and Build on Past Studies Several transportation, parking, planning, and design studies have been completed recent years that provide key resources on which to build on. Our intent is to understand what has been done. fill in the gaps, synthesize and weave together the pertinent aspects of past plans to maintain continuity between these efforts and to create a single integrated comprehensive document. We will focus on defining what has changed and what needs to be updated to enhance the downtown area of Stillwater as a viable and thriving area "River Town " n approach We understand that the focus of the downtown work should be the public realm /pedestrian and streetscape environment between Main Street and the river. It is our goal to analyze the previous plans and redesign the to focus on pedestrian flow, As the City now owns the railroad corridor, this opens opportunities the open space and pedestrian access to the river, Following are key components of our open space to improve Concurrently with the comprehensive planning process, our urban design team will work with the community to complete the downtown plan to be included as a chapter in the final Comprehensive Plan document and lor a stand alone document. 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Pie Ol pue ssaJoJd u6!sap a4l U! sdnoJ6 ~!unwwOJ lIews pue a6Jel e a6e6ua Ol SIOOl ~apeA e pa^oldwa ^lIn}ssaJJns aAe4 aM sdo4s>lJoM/sauaJe4) u6!saO 9 uado '^JeneW-lOp 's^aAJns aJuaJa}aJd saA!leuJalle pasodoJd pue 6u!lS!Xa }O 6u!lapow leuo!suaw!p aaJ41 s^ep aaJ4l Ol sJn04 E WOJ} 4l6ual U! 6U!~eA sauaJe4J u6!saa s^aAJns pue 'sUO!ssnJS!P dno16 lIews 'sasn04 ens!A se 4Jns saspJaxa aA!lJeJalu! 46noJ4l uO!ledp!lJed . . . 7 A detailed Scope of Implementation Strategies: The consulting team will work with City staff to determine the financial feasibility of the alternative scenarios and develop strategies for redevelopment of key sites, In addition, strategies for the implementation of proposed public and private improvements will be prepared. A prioritized list of short, mid, and long-term action steps will be created, as well as cost estimates, potentia funding sources, and agency responsibilities, Work for the Downtown Plan s available In the appendix. Design Framework Plan: A Framework Plan will be created to facilitate potential growth of both public and private redevelopment - these improvements will reinforce each other and be integrated into a mutually supportive plan. The Framework Plan will be flexible to adapt to evolving conditions and illustrate the intent of the design principles and market projections so that future development is consistent with the vision of the community. Communication Efforts and Products A key to the success of the planning process will be to engage the public, encouraging participation in the dialog at each public meeting, and keeping them informed about the planning process so that they are familiar with the work that has been done to date, We will assist City of Stillwater staff with preparing materials for use on the City's web site, newsletters, email distribution lists, direct mailings, local newspapers, and other means of communication with the participants and community-at-Iarge, New materials will be produced after each workshop for use on the web site. in newsletters, and distribution to local media. We will also assist with press releases to announce the primary public workshops City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU · Define strategies, funding mechanisms and timeline to implement recommendations of Downtown Framework Plan. mplementation Strategies · Refine planning and design tools appropriate redevelopment. ,- - ..-:---:-- ... ...,'_I~""''''~~''~, ~ ~~, . -^"' . h ~..- '* ..~(f; '_'l ,.... ;, '" - .... ;::;.. . -r >::'iIf; - 'l:;.:' ..... ~. ';~ !l~ ;;;... ......". '""'~~JC"~-:'''''} '~~~.~ ~ ,"'1L -.... ": .,n~"~ -'~ ..... ~ -- · ":.. · ~1 - - " - - ''::0: ~ ~: J~ . ~ ..)i- ..,.;;.. -;t r.... ...r-...... \.,4- ~~...... .4.; ...\ ,=,"" "-..;>f~'~..... .;,.'fI'.,., \'~j-;;.- -?.....~ . :-:-~ - ~ .~-~~ !t'.~ "+ , ...., . '. .~...jp, , ..~... - r.. ~_. ...' - ,......- ..... . " .... ~ ... ",' ,w-. -:, - ~.' - ,;)~ ~ to foster Define development potential of selected Downtown sites · Enhance pedestrian and bike connections among Stillwater neighborhoods and the Downtown KolIi (1998) ner Park · Consider design strategies to maintain views of Downtown and riverfront from adjacent neighborhoods " Reinforce connections to adjacent neighborhoods and greater Stillwater ncorporate nodes/ plazas, enhanced pedestrian connections and implement the Lowell Park Master Plan (1992) and North Main StreeU Lowel Park Plan (2004). . · Focus on the River. mprovements between Main Street and · Reinforce Downtown as pedestrian oriented environment and destination · Design vehicular circulation and pedestrian amenities to support economic development. · Utilize proposed St. Croix Bridge, Lift Bridge, and Downtown flood levee projects as a catalyst to improve Downtown access and circulation. Create an integrated system of open spaces, pedestrian, and vehicular circulation · Reinforce Weave together past studies to create comprehensive Framework Plan for Downtown "Rivertown" dentity LEGEND e Public Parking e Private Parking Downtown Pia 1988 Special Sites Streetscape ArE s ,Defining Landsl pe Plaza Developr !nt Parks and OpE Spa( Lowell Park 19! North Main Stre J LoVl Park Plan 2004 Kolliner Park 1998 Comprehensive Plan 1995 State T rai I City Stairway City Pathway/ Bikeway Historic Commercial District 1/4 Mile Dia. Downtown Improvement Plan 1971 Enhanced Pedestrian Connections Pedestrian Promenades (road closures) 00 Meetings designated in grey are intended to be used by City Staff and DSU to communicate throughout the process o Meetings designated in green are intended to be Steering Committee and Public Visioning meetings ~'-I ~ 71 ~~ DSU Initiation with Met Council Sector Rep Met Council Review with City Staff Met Council Meetings and Approval Metropolitan Council Joint Meeting with City Staff Synthesis of all issues, plans, and strategies rom previou plans Steering Committee I st Meeting: Issues and Opportun ities Steering Committee 2nd Meeting: Urban Design Analysis Steering Committee 3rd Meeting: Review Market Research Steering Committee 4th Meeting: Finalize Vision, Design, Principles and Goals Steering Committee 5th Meeting: Review Alternatives Community Design Workshop Steering Committee 6th Meeting: Choose Alternative Steering Committee 7th Meeting: Implementation Workshop Review Draft Downtown Plan and mplementation Final Downtown Plan Chapter Steering Committee Meetings Final Alternatives DOWNTOWN PLAN I f Phase I What Exists, What Has Been Done, and What is Plannedl Phase 1 Continued Urban Design Analysisl Market Analysis I Phase 2 I Design Alternatives, I Framework Plan I Phase 3 Implementation and Plan Preparation Final Public Dhft , Implementation City Council Planning Commission I I Yl Backgroun Report - Joint Meeting Final Alternatives Final Plan Vision. Goals & Policies Joint Meeting , FiL Altern~tives I D raft Pia n Joint Meeting FJ Public Draft l ~ Final Plan \ " Present Vision, Goals & Policies I I Comp Plan & Downtown) I Community Design Worksrop (Downtown) I / ., I. I Present Flna Altern~tives (Comp Plan & Downt~wn) . . · I Present Draft Plans ~n<present Impleme^fil\~rpublic (Comp p'lan ~aft Downtown) / I , , to Community Forums (Comp Plan) Steering Committee Meetings Joint Initiation Meeting I I Backgr~und Report . Visioning Exercises 2-3 meetings City-wide .. Finalfze Vision' and doals I ~ , Draft Iternatives Joint Meetings (2) Revise Draft Alternatives- Joint Meeting I I I F,in,al Alternatives I ReviJw Draft Plan I I I Fin;IP.Lblic Draft ~ . Submit Plan to Adjacent Jurisdictions Final COMP PLAN UPDATE Phase Phase Initiation, Inventory & Analysis January 2007 - March 2007 Phase 2 Vision, Goals & Policies April 2007 - June 2007 July 2007 September 2007 Phase 4 Public Draft for Review October 2007 - April 2008 Phase 5 Met Council Review and Final Draft Plan May 2008 - June 2008 Preliminary Work Program and Schedule Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Phase 3 Alternatives bet.'i"en c1i:n:s, users, and n.a:lJfal systems. We envision u:.iqu", fun~io:lal, a.-u.;;1 KJeas tlm ale D5U assists c1ien:s through the complex process of defining a vision, 'Ne h" Ip to 9 uid: groi..th in : manner t1m is commrJnity bas.ed, ecologically selliiti~e. market driven, and financially fe:.sible. As ed':Kato(s OSU s.e:ks collaboration .::. t DSU, we b" li",'e dm : cell :borati',e. i:.terdisci~i:lary design p.(oce~s be$: re$~nd$ to the objectives of o'Jr dien::; and the needs of users, .::'s. fa cilitators Philosophy and Approach Improving Uvcs by Improving Places ...--- - ,. W','.w,dsuplan,com Minneapelis Office 300 Fir.;t Av"nue North, Suite 210 Minneapolis, MN 55401 512.339.3300 Bones:roo recently merged with D5U, bringing :ogether some of the best (egienal talents in engineering, a(ctite~ure. pl:nrr.ing, larodscape archi:ec:OJre, urb:n design, and market resealcn. Our combined team now pro~ices integ(a:ed ser.rices in one orqaniza:ion. DSU is based in M in nea polis Gnd ser~es d:ents th(QlJghou: the Upper Midwest. ;,..~._j- ..MJM!:::-. I rl~ ~1.>. tJ~. · I;:-ua~ :'!'11*.:;..~ "",...., f.: li.t:'.=r:L. .l.,j~ (. c=......'3!. h!fi"'J. n. !'i'-Of';...it~I'!'!',:s... rL. .t...- ! ";Fr.].lfl~~ 1.;:1'1 ._.l:_?J;~.. _ --'f~"~. ,';':;'';';' I~ r:::t:..J-' ,'". --zit... 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Our History DSU The project team assembled for this project is comprised of key personnel form DSU/Bonestroo, Myers, Mohaddes, Larson Brenner Architects, and Ehlers & Associates, All team members have already set aside time in their schedules so that they can devote the amount of time needed for the Stillwater project. Performance/Firm Background City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", "'1r DSU I esodoJd alepdn ue/d a^!SUa4aJdwo) JitJeMII!JS JO 4!J sapnpu! weal JnO 'seaJe lauuosJad OSv ^peau ^oldwa Ol UMOJ6 a^e4 aM 'aJuapadxa pauoseas 4l!M sa!6olou4Jal lJe-a4l-}0-alels pue seap! Mau au!qwoJ Ol sn sMolle le4l X!W e-salenpeJ6 a6allOJ lUaJaJ pue suema^ Jea^-ov sapnpu! 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HelS saleposs'rj Ol spnpoJd ~!Ienb 6u!P!^oJd }O aldpupd a4l . Economic development and redevelopment Special financial studies o EHLERS ot .. ~ ~ C (; I ".,. f S ~ C 3 . . . . Debt planning and issuance School finance . . Strategic and financial planning Public participation Ehlers & Associates, Inc. Ehlers & Associates, Inc. is an independent financial advisory firm that has been serving public sector clients for more than 50 years. Ehlers employees work collaboratively with our clients to design outstanding financial solutions for their communities, Ehlers works exclusively for public sector clients and therefore provides unbiased, independent advice free of any conflicts of interest. Ehlers services include . . . . Community buildings Swimming pools and pool buildings Libraries, banks, day care facilities, etc.{other community buildings) Office buildings . . Site amenities (entry monuments, signage, shelters, gazebos, etc.) nformation Isales centers They provide these services on a variety of community . . . . . Building design and documentation Site planning Imaster planning Neighborhood concept visioning Design guidelines Feasibility studies related building types Including the following LARSON BRENNER ~ Larson Brenner Architects Based in Stillwater, Larson Brenner Architects is a planning and design firm established in 1999, offering a wide range of professional architectural design and planning services to our residential and commercial clients, Their focus is on strengthening community through the quality design of the places we live, work, and visit. Larson Brenner Architects offers a range of services to individual owners, institutions and developers including: The firm has branch offices located in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Ontario and Sacramento, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; Boise and Idaho Falls, Idaho; Lincoln, Nebraska; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Salt Lake City, Utah; Detroit, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.C. area, and Denver, Colorado. City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal 7^ DSU City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal RELATED EXPERIENCE DSU, a multi -disciplinary planning, design and research firm, now a part of the Bonestroo firm, has extensive experience with comprehensive planning throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Besides our experience with comprehensive planning under the purview of the Metropolitan Council, we have experience providing special studies, site planning, urban design, small area plans and day-to-day consulting services, We are committed to providing our clients with services that meet their needs while at the same time bringing practical and innovative solutions to bear on issues that affect not only our clients, but the community and world at large. As part of this goal, DSU/Bonestroo is working to provide its clients with tailored solutions for the promotion of truly sustainable development. While this topic is amazingly broad, we possess the tools of basic research, analysis and implementation that allow us to tailor solutions based on the City of Stillwater's specific issues and goals. Specific topic areas with which we are familiar include conservation design, natural resource preservation, and green building and infrastructure design. While these topic areas are not specifically mentioned in the RFP, we feel that they are valuable policy issues which can be developed as part of the comprehensive planning process that provide many benefits for the City and its residents. DSU has experience with comprehensive planning and urban design in many cities similar in size to Stillwater, including: Saint Cloud Comprehensive Plan and Growth Area Master Plans — 2003 Saint Cloud Comprehensive Plan This comprehensive plan included a Natural Resources Inventory to identify areas of high t natural resource value. This inventory provided a foundation for the development of the ' land use alternatives and plan policies. Implementing the Saint Cloud Area Joint Planning District Plan was one main focus of the comprehensive plan. The planning ~ effort also included the development of master plans for several growth areas outside or r h recently annexed by the City. DSU/ Bonestroo successfully brought together a diverse set of interests including residents, City staff and officials and representatives of surrounding townships to create a strong policy document. . Vim, I rC DSU City of Burnsville Burnsville Comprehensive Plan — 1998 Comprehensive Plan DSU assisted the City of Burnsville in updating the comprehensive plan, which MW ►"`" includedi1 research, analysis, goals and policies, an extensive community outreach and*-� communication component, and facilitation the Metropolitan Council review. DSU has been involved in Burnsville's comprehensive plan since the very first plan in 1964*.. following Burnsville Township's incorporation as a city. Burnsville Heart of the City Master Plan and Design framework — 2002 � 'K DSU led a team to transform an under-utilized commercial strip into a thriving town rV v.p center based on principles of mixed -use, pedestrian orientation, and smart growth. DSUIBonestroo's extensive The Design Framework Manual defined streetscape, architectural and site planning Comprehensive Plan guidelines. The Manual also provided zoning ordinance language to implement the experience will be an asset to Master Plan. The skills of the team at designing a broad and inclusive participatory Stillwater process will be valuable during the Comprehensive Planning process. Our experience in designing high - quality places using innovative urban design techniques will be put to full use in the City of Stillwater. 15 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal City of Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan Update This comprehensive plan update kicked off Fall 2006 and includes an extensive public participation process. Currently residents are participating in visioning sessions and community issue forums. The inventory and analysis generated in the comprehensive planning process has been presented at these public meetings to help inform the discussions. After its completion, the City's 2030 Vision will be implemented through the comprehensive plan update. Unique to this comprehensive plan update is preparation of a growth Resource Management Plan (RMP) for the City. This will be the first RMP to cover an entire city. The RMP will include a conservation -based framework for upland and aquatic resource management. This conservation -based framework will be incorporated into the comprehensive plan to guide decisions regarding land use, growth, infrastructure, and parks. City of Forest Lake Comprehensive Plan Update DSU/Bonestroo has skill in conducting sub -area studies within the larger Comprehensive Plan rnntPxt This comprehensive plan update will start in 2007 and includes an extensive outreach component to gain the public's input. An important element to the plan is updating the housing chapter. We will be working with an affordable housing taskforce throughout this effort. DSU/Bonestroo will also be developing broad based communication efforts throughout the process. Ultimately, the comprehensive plan will be updated to meet the goals of the community and Metropolitan Council guidelines. DSU teamed with Bonestroo on this project; Bonestroo provided the infrastructure plans. City of Woodbury Comprehensive Plan Update This comprehensive plan update focused primarily on the commercial and industrial areas of the community. The study assisted the City in determining appropriate land use designations for major concentrations of vacant commercial and industrial land in the City. DSU teamed with Bonestroo on this project; Bonestroo provided the infrastructure plans. Urban Design Experience Bismarck Downtown Redevelopment Framework Honors: MASLA, Merit Award 1997 µ y . References: Carl Hokenstad Phone: (701) 222-6471 Bismarck's Downtown Redevelopment Framework represented the compilation of a year- long ' process to formulate a long-range vision plan for downtown Bismarck, North Dakota's Capitol. The framework plan evolved through a process that included evaluating local market conditions, —� soliciting local perceptions through visioning workshops and an exploration of alternative y' strategies for downtown redevelopment. The plan's main objective was to create a compact mixed use downtown organized around a framework of civic spaces and pedestrian -oriented linkages. The plan recommended several improvements, including a parkway linking downtown with the Missouri River and a central organizational spine on Fifth Street and two civic plazas fronting architectural landmarks. The plan also included strategies for improving transportation and parking, as well as an implementation plan. _% VL 7,1 DSv 16 Fergus Falls Downtown Master Plan and Streetscape Honors: MAS LA, Merit Award 199 References: Gordon Hydukovich Phone: (218) 739-2251 7 DSU led a team of consultants in developing an economic restructuring strategy and Master Plan for physical improvements to Fergus Falls' central business district and riverfront. The process involved the community through a series of surveys, interviews and design workshops to formulate a vision and action steps for implementation. The plan included a framework open space and pedestrian linkages that focused on the neglected Ottertail River frontage. An amphitheater, boardwalk, farmers market and riverfront trails were planned elements for areas the community thought were lost to parking lots and buildings. The Master Plan received a 1991 Merit Award form the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MAS LA). The Downtown Framework Plan re-envisions Sauk Rapids as a dense, walkable downtown, It considers connections to the Mississippi River, utilizing both the planned bridge and land left behind from the removed one, It details a transition from the commercial downtown core, through higher density housing, to existing single family neighborhoods. It locates possible town squares and promenades to encourage pedestrian activity downtown. The new bridge and associated improvements to (and relocation of) downtown streets required the condemnation of several properties on which key downtown businesses stood, Using new federal funding programs, the city will be able to relocate these merchants within the downtown area into new buildings, DSU facilitated a public process to determine how these new buildings would integrate with the existing city, and to make recommendations for how future redevelopments might occur The historic core of Sauk Rapids has been diluted by suburban-style developments, transforming a building-dominated, pedestrian-oriented downtown into a sea of parking. With the impending relocation of the Mississippi River bridge linking the city to St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids recognized an opportunity, DSU was retained to prepare an update to the comprehensive plan and a framework for downtown redevelopment. Sauk Rapids Downtown Framework Plan References: Ross Olson Phone: (320) 258-5359 The plan's concept was to tie together the many parts of downtown St. Cloud and the tremendous investment that had taken place during the previous 10 years. The plan's primary focus was to focus on the Mississippi River and to integrate unique public spaces through a grid of appropriately-scaled public streets for safe, pleasant vehicular and pedestrian movement. w, DSU prepared the St. Cloud Downtown Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan update, The downtown plan was developed over an aggressive six-month period utilizing a process that included goal setting, developing alternatives during a week- long on-site charette and refining the recommended plan. 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The process provided extensive community involvement through a series of surveys, interviews, design workshops and market research to formulate a vision for Marshall and action steps for implementation. 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Some of these projects have involved controversy and competing interests. We have worked with the Council and staff to provide technical information and meeting facilitation services to stay focused on the City's interests and benefits to whole community, though this has at times drawn criticism from special interests, Ability to work effectively with multiple interests-beginning with the Stillwater AUAR, through implementation of the Trout Stream Mitigation Project, parks projects and others, we have developed and managed effective working relationships with the Brown's Creek Watershed District, Washington County, adjacent communities (Oak Park Heights and Stillwater Township), Minnesota DNR and other agencies, to help the City achieve its goals, We have always respected the City's budgets and schedules for projects, and have met project goals while staying with the budget and getting the project delivered on time . n our annual performance reviews, City staff has indicated that they value the following In our past service to the City: . . . . . . . . . . . . North 62'd Street Area Plan (7998) Curve Crest Road Engineering Plans (1999-2000) Boutwell South Area Plan (2001) Brown's Creek Park and Nature Preserve Plans (200 I) and Management Plan (2005) Long, Lake (2005), Lily Lake (7999) and McKusick Lake (1999) Studies Stillwater AUAR Update (2005) Munklewicz Property Park and Boutwell Cemetery Park Plans,(2005-06) Boutwell Road Storm Water Engineering and Wetland Permitting (2006) 2'd and Nelson Street Hydraulic Analysis (2006) TIF District 10 Evaluation (2003) and Expansion Study (2006) Millbrook Park Concept Plan (2006) North 2'd Street Improvements Facilitation Other projects completed for the City include the following The project has functioned successfully since its completion in 2003. It received Association of Minnesota Municipal Project of the Year Award for 2003 the City The project included a number of park and trail improvements that have benefited all the residents of Stillwater-including the trail and boardwalk at the north end of McKusick Lake, and the creek, trail, and park improvements in the McKusick Ravine, Engineers Adoption of the cooperative agreement allowed the City to move forward to design and construct the Trout Stream Mitigation/Stormwater Diversion system, Bonestroo's engineers and natural resource specialists completed the plans for the project, and implemented it with City staff between 2001 and 2003. The project cost of $5 million was born by development in the Annexation Area. City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", ~~~ DSU . . . 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St. Cloud's growth has, in many places, surpassed the boundaries of the previous Comprehensive Plan, and the city needed a plan to guide development within the city and adjacent areas in a logical and efficient manner and to protect growth and transportation corridors as well as natural resources, The effort developed master plans for several growth areas outside or recently annexed into the city, Planning around and with the numerous wetlands, rock outcroppings, and other natural features has been a main focus of the plan, ""'"~~~ .. I This Plan replaces the city's previous plan completed in 1993, and was necessary both to take into account the considerable growth and change within the community over the past decade, and to implement the 51. Cloud Joint Planning District Plan adopted in 2000, The District Plan is the product of a cooperative planning effort involving the five cities of Sartell, Sa uk Rapids, 51. Cloud, 51. Joseph and Waite Park; as well as Benton, Sherburne and Stearns Counties, / The 51. Cloud Comprehensive Plan Update sets forth the basic guiding principals for the future of 51. Cloud, one of the largest and fastest-growing areas outside the Twin Cities. The Plan evolved through the interchange of information, analysis and response among the citizens, community leaders, staff and public officials of 51. Cloud and surrounding townships in a planning process undertaken from 2001 through 2003 . . . . :e . . St. Cloud Comprehensive Plan Update 51. Cloud, Minnesota ~'i ~~ "1 ~~ DSU r DSU master planned and developed implementation strategies for Burnsvilles' Riverfront Renaissance, The project's main goal was the redevelopment of an existing landfill and quarry pit along the Minnesota River. Development included a regional amphitheater, marina and park with associated business center as a gateway to Burnsville, DSU has worked with the City of Burnsville since it was a township, Projects include the North Gateway Design Guidelines, Burnsville Parkway Bridge Redesign, Highway 13 Bridge Redesign, Heart of the City, Nicollet Commons, Comprehensive Planning services, and zoning ordinances, Cit), of Bumsdlle FUllu'C Land UfIC' PloU. + ..!O:l 0 ,,!lOll F... -- - I . . . . 'l' . . Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville ~~ 1.f,L '71 ~~ DSU The key issues involved making sure that compact, orderly growth in the townships would respect the numerous wetlands and anticipating redevelopment in the core downtown as a result of the river bridge relocation, The resulting plan gives Sauk Rapids a template for sustainable growth and a detailed plan for revitalizing their downtown, The Sa uk Rapids Comp Plan involved two separate planning processes conducted simultaneously - the Downtown Plan and the overall Comp Plan, A group of citizens, staff, elected officials and other stakeholders appointed by the City Council made up the Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC) and the Downtown Planning Advisory Committee (DPAC), Members represented a broad cross section of interests and perspectives throughout the community, Sauk Rapids is a community of about 10,000 population on the Mississippi River at the north edge of St. Cloud in Benton County. Two townships border the city, Sa uk Rapids Township and Minden Township. OH ,.....'\O<.tt........ ~-_:_.....'" _r-_c.,....___.' 1....'._ " ::~so:-wl.......:..=-1/ ~...Ot-._'a._ f ~_.... ~---..- , .........111_ / =:~:~- f n.-.o." i 0._., . b .'-'" /1 .' f , , t , '""'.~--! . -'"' . ~ . I !t .llt ~ j ,,- ... - ... . ~ L - or ,..__...6~. ~{ ~ . l The Comprehensive Plan for the City of sauk Rapids evolved through the sharing of information, analysis and response among the citizens, community leaders, staff and public officials in the city and surrounding areas in a planning process undertaken in 2003 and 2004, , n f . . . . . .. . . . sauk Rapids, Comprehensive Plan 2004 MN ~~ II,L 71 ~"' DSU co .... I ~ Lighting Details - CONSULTING PLANNERS '. Entry Monument 0-0 DUll o ~ Kiosk plazas, performance spaces lighting, entry monuments, ornamental railings, street furniture and landscaping. The elements were designed to recall the strong history of ironwork in the region. adapted a variety of conditions. Elements included a hierarchy of street treatments, A flexible palette of streetscape elements reinforced a theme for downtown and ._- rOro:~ - Edge Treatment: Alternate A ~ Railing Detail ,..:-- " ~ 1'\ , , . '...... \. -. 1'~ . J ~ ~ j " " , :? . '. ;;: .....~....;.. Streetscape Design Objectives and Framework Plan - - 1 DAHlGREN SHARDLDW - AND. UBAN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS DSU worked with Center City Partnership to create Urban Design Guidelines for downtown Bismarck. Design guidelines established a positive identity and ensured that redevelopment of both public and private projects would contribute to a pedestrian-friendly downtown. DSU also prepared the Central Business District Redevelopment and Urban Design Plan, which was the catalyst for this project. Downtown Urban Design Guidelines Bismarck, North Dakota 1997 MASLA Honor Award ~ ..:.UL..Jw r ~l ~10. ~ ",.,..it m4~.)"'" ..~~>>~~ , 1~...,..:&,...... .... ';0, ~. -" ....,:... t... .. .~;:.., "'- - ~.."" ~~... '. #.J' f . J. ;:Jf'....... -.... . '.~:~' .. ", .~#.J The plan's concept was to tie together the many parts of downtown St. Cloud and the tremendous investment that had taken place during the previous 10 years, The plan's primary focus was to integrate two unique public spaces through a grid of appropriately.scaled public streets for safe, pleasant vehicular and pedestrian movement. The plan would "tie" the investment together and result in an interesting and attractive downtown setting, This setting was the catalyst for continued investment. DSU prepared the St. Cloud Downtown Plan, which was an element of the 1992 Comprehensive Plan update and market forecast. The downtown plan was developed over an agressive six-month period utilizing a process that included goal setting, developing alternatives during a week.long on-site workshop and refining the recommended plan, -' . . . . :' . . ~" i',L 71~~ DSU St. Cloud Downtown Plan St. Cloud, MN Honors: 1996 Honor Award, Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects The Downtown Framework Plan re-envisions Sauk Rapids as a dense, walkable downtown, It considers connedions to the Mississippi River, utilizing both the planned bridge and land left behind from the removed one, It details a transition from the commercial downtown core, through higher density housing. to existing single family neighborhoods. It locates possible town squares and promenades to encourage pedestrian activity downtown, The new bridge and associated improvements to (and relocation of) downtown streets required the condemnation of several properties on which key downtown businesses stood, Using new federal funding programs, the city will be able to relocate these merchants within the downtown area into new buildings, DSU facilitated a public process to determine how these new buildings would integrate with the existing city, and to make recommendations for how future redevelopments might occur, . . . . :e . . The historic core of Sauk Rapids has been whittled away by suburban-style developments, transforming a building-dominated, pedestrian- oriented downtown into a sea of parking. With the impending relocation of the Mississippi River bridge linking the city to St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids recognized an opportunity, DSU was retained to prepare an update to the comprehensive plan and a framework for downtown redevelopment. ....t...,'& , .. .. .... ...., ;. .'." ~ . :. ~ . ......-:,":"~~. .1.:...}/."~ -:- '.,' '~f. ,.~..=_'~~'.' .~~ij:.. .~, .';~~~';2.~../ .':6\,L. ~)j .":.t.~.....", .....-:.... ;, .. . . ~:. ,': ~,'~Qr_-! , _ 'f . . . ~ .~.~ ~ ,(>' ..." . --~ .,..~ ..-,' .' . -~- .... ---:t.' ~~. ~~~:- ~~~",,:~.i. ...... "",""" . ~. "'!:)~'i1",,' :rz'~ttl"'~:'~~'1.;.'~-':- .; t\i~Al .' ....<~ '";J' .' 'llJ~" -;::.,.,+ ;~;,.. Uons.~hslde Parks - peuestnon roillood CtOSSlt'\Q - C(Y!1m~ goroellS - lwer overIoe<< - 'eswoi rYOfTlenl)de CO'lCes&1OflIi - lIall cOfll)eCfions - 'istlng Per ~Of~wa~ef tr~ amenity - enhance lomas North$fat Station COncept A s.urface parking- 100 $pQC'" Medium.Hlgh Den~ty ResidentkJl ~~~~ ." ~~~ - DSU - r ~I ~I I, 1.- -Dfeset'1o'6 '_TIC - define :jj~ s:.eeoca 10 btf\A'Wl II L ..---0- .. ~l II I: ," - MunIcipal fa.... SkUCf\ -lown $quao .....-...,.... - Medium .. llensI1y _n. - Maed-u! lnfiU ~--,.., -[)own"" MoIed-w Olstrlcl "'..... Sa uk Rapids, Downtown Redevelopment Framework Plan Minnesota :"JI!JI.c.';':I';" -- ... f.""," ""-,~,, ... .~:-..- ,..:. ~..=.- ,.......... -- Jm-'t!!:--'- 'Il.M.....'~'....... tA. euN.... --"-" ?I_ 1"'- . ~..... ,. _.. '.--'.' LC:lU..1AL ...no.. ......... ~-U.._.._.:...... ------ - CONSULTING PLANNERS ...-I",',.q~~ I '.....'"...~.... I ......;........- 1 w......::r_ II. Jo,. ..~..'" ~ ...~ II I" , r. :~. :"- i 1\',f1I:ll "fioA" __ ......~. ___........:r~,__ "-;"" J!~ -......:-- '~"5;;:./; "I - l':"~l , " .~... l" L;....~~'4 __ \ -"lor...- ~~~I -::-.... _.".. ~I ......- ..........~I.._......... _" "" "'''''- -i:' ,..- .~,~....-....,;~ ~~_...t.,.._\.: -.-"" ~_~_ -". _1 tIQl:~ .--r-o"I!"', ;p"......~....,.,.. _1oNn_ , .DAH(GREN SHARDlDW AND, UBAN Riverfront Development and active open space /- l ~~ ~(II~ / / o .. 1/' '~I ,,l f Irr- ....J;._I........".-.....4 - -- - / "tl.=' -#- ~:- ..l 't' , /TI / ~_"'tiv..._ _'. ),' ,I . '}'Yv .' 1__- '. . ~.f:.- " . . ........ 11I,I. I"f;. -) I- J-:-",l', -~-.... ~",'~ .:.-'..........'11 19-:-0 --...- ......::.-.; ..~.... ,,;..1 I vJJrt "'''",f~ --, -__ -~ I .......... ."'_1.. .I~ ~ ". ......~ . ~.,',:,.. "''''If':-~ a.-- - n I ~ - IL:: ... ll:101: - t_, ....... tOMCI:/'I " fI~f1 f1.H.....lopm.nt ""''t-(~fl'''' .... ....:o:.aHUf'. .... r.~_ ill _q - V_.-.h~._ - - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS The plan builds on the city's assets by focusing redevelopment and open space improvements along the banks of the Red River. A compact mixed use center of activity was built around a framework of openspaces, riverfront amenities and improved streetscapes. The improvements also strengthened connections with Fargo across the river and created a positive environment for private reinvestment within downtown Moorhead. '. ...=-, .._1 ......... '. - ." . .. ~. The city of Moorhead was faced with having to make investment decisions in a very short time frame. DSU assisted the city by creating a Downtown Urban Design Framework plan through a fast-tracked process that defined a vision and guided investment in physical improvements. The process involved the community through a series of interviews, design workshops and market research surveys to formulate a vision for the city and action steps for implementation. nfil Redevelopment on 5th Street Moorhead Downtown Redevelopment Plan Moorhead. Minnesota '... I-!t" 'C The framework plan integrated the projected commercial, hospitality, and residential uses to maximize the potential for market synergy, reinforce urban design and economic development objectives, as well as preserve the downtown area's historical significance, Proposed open space, streetscape and riverfront improvements reinforced Fargo's history and unique identity and strengthened both cities' relationship with the Red River. Our approach to the Urban Design Framework Plan for downtown Fargo was to provide an environment that both strengthened current businesses and attracted new commercial enterprises by reinforcing downtown as a center for culture, entertainment, tourism, conventions, business, housing and recreation, DSU collaborated with the city of Moorhead to define an Urban Design Framework that integrated the objectives of both Fargo and Moorhead into a mutually-supportive vision, "::--- ~"~ . . . . :e . . ~~ ~.L '71 ~~ DSU Fargo, North Dakota Downtown Fargo Redevelopment Framework Plan An Urban Design Framework Manual was produced that described urban design principles to be applied to various types of commercial development found in Mankato, The intention of the design principles was to increase cohesiveness in commercial districts and ensure a degree of compatibility among new development. Recommended changes to the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations were suggested, In addition to providing general design guidelines, DSU assisted the city in identifying activity areas that could serve as mixed-use development nodes, ..,J y .' / DSU concerns related to development, historic preservation, community gateways, and connections to residential areas, The purpose of the Mankato Urban Design Study was to provide the city of Mankato with urban design guidelines that could be applied to both highway-oriented commercial development and traditional downtown development. DSU facilitated a visioning process to identify the community's development preferences, '.'lr.klryCJrr...r,: ,\I(.vt"-~ThP~It".J~ COfw.<<t'C'l' Ccnlir..lc ~t:l;).:k5 alQrq V.,u11s.00;'''~N.,.tr;: 'Jf(l....jt;o 'L';tQc! ':f bQl.~~'~ ~milll"!l~:tt 'oJ. .'$lI-J~ ~Qde . ~~ oIooR,Q.\ol'l"Il,l(.o11 U~_l .r..:I:\'lHCy"h.oh!l\"1l Uo1l' ,-0:1 ,I)..... .(...'"':....~ ("~lr....,lyCo(f1101 MlJICC"'!$=, >>~II!'C$ ,""-1O\.=,"~r:I":J~ .r.M'iJcott'W"'~111 ,r.cre-".st'b":J~04.....r.'l;J.,::." '-b:!l,K(IA,<eC\.le (.A~.sC:h:'.tU:-.s';;I'1:: .tA:<'.sC''C.:iM-.x'::~:I:::;n"' Oc(";O oo.'T.'l:'t....e:f5l! mfilDe....,.I::t/me-"'ll SOJix ~Q~ 'V,;lln!lL""Ct!":" .1-:'f..r,'{_:.',,,,,'''''Ml..;,,,,.,,~r:. ~""O:I~.It>.~_l"I.;u4........, [:<,Jfrlct "'*",'''';J~'J''':~'''l!Jt''.'\X'1Q Maf IW:~o:IY LlI.'1t.l~~",l.' .t...,...;o;.,.:.....-...'\flllllir.' ...~....,\I,..~.'t; ~~'J""..! 'JlfX1:;l.w....!\:woeo." 7!'l1l!(;Q:.';w:~~~ntJ i"":\.":'.'"'Oi"'~ .~~ .r:~"':~:'::,0l':'$ . . . . :e . . ~~ 1f"L 71~~ DSU Mankato Urban Design Guidelines Mankato, MN Honors: MASLA, Merit Award for Public Planning Future redevelopment projects will focus on reinforcing downtown as the heart and cultural center of Marshall. The plan included an open space network and pedestrian linkages that are focused on the formerly neglected Redwood River frontage, DSU designed important amenities to improve the livability of the downtown and riverfront that included a riverfront park, boardwalk, farmers market and riverfront trails, DSU prepared the Marshall Downtown Redevelopment Plan for physical improvements to the Central Business District and riverfront. The process provided extensive community involvement through a series of surveys, interviews, design workshops and market research to formulate a vision for Marshall and action steps for implementation, ~~ .,~ 71 ~'" DSU Downtown Marshall Redevelopment Plan Marshall, MN ~ :r~srJ\t~'1Il KOIlIII:\<;DALb 11l......n...... ll~aHI'ortoI~..1 The redevelopment plan provided a comprehensive framework for future development decisions, DSU designed a plan that focused on creating balance between pedestrian linkages to a potential light rail transit station and across Highway 81 to residential areas, as well as locations of infill buildings to reinforce mainstreet. Downtown Robbinsdale's main street character along West Broadway Avenue has been diluted with haphazard development and infill parking, DSU worked with a team of engineers and the Downtown Design Review Committee to reclaim Robbinsdale's "mainstreet" by creating a redevelopment plan for the 14- block downtown and designing streetscape improvements for the retail core along West Broadway, . . . . :e . . ~~~L '71 ~'" DSU Robbinsdale, Minnesota Downtown Plan and Streetscape Design elements recalled architecture and materials used for the Roselawn Cemetery buildings, a major local landmark, as well as the corridor's history of greenhouses and truck farms, The concept proposed infill development for a compact, human-scaled community focus at Lexington Avenue and a streetscape design that responded to character districts along the 2,S-mile corridor and linkages to surrounding neighborhoods, Traffic calming techniques, including narrow through lanes, textured crosswalks and landscaped medians The process involved active collaboration between property owners, city staff and county engineers in a design that balanced traffic engineering with pedestrian needs, Larpenteur Avenue acts as both a major link and a dividing line between the cities of Roseville and 51. Paul. D5U worked with Ramsey County, Roseville and St. Paul representatives to design a master streetscape plan that supports a positive connection and focus for the two communities fronting the corridor, were also proposed . . . . :e . . ~~ if~ '71 ~~ DSU Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Amenities Roseville, MN Honors: MA5LA, Merit Award 1998 Elements included entry monuments, bus shelters, pedestrian and roadway lighting, identification and directional monuments, parking lot buffer options, decorative paving, raised planters, and street trees, and progressive identity, while maintaining safety for pedestrians, As pa rt of the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape Master Plan, DSU worked with the Design Review Committee to define a palette of elements to create a unique identity and pedestrian-scaled environment throughout the corridor, The elements' design was intended to reinforce the boulevard as both an entry to the corridor and the City of St. Louis Park as well as create a cohesive . . . . :e . . Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape St. Louis Park, Minnesota ~~~~ 71~~ DSU . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal Organizational Chart Compo Plan Update Tina Goodroad (Project Manager) John Shardlow (Public Participation) Hongyi Duan Mike Martin T"( '''TN n.. tl Cf _1I".,IDt. Downtown Plan Geoff Martin, ASLA (Project Manager) John Slack, ASLA Engineering Coordination, Parks & Natural Resources Sherri Buss, RLA Civil Engineering & Design Mark Hanson, PE Water System Mark Wallis Surface Water and Wetland Plan (T"is project is being campleled under a seperate canlrac!.) Chad Voigt, PE Uza Gould (NR Scientist! Traffic Analysis Fred Dock, PE, TE, PTOE William Thompsen, AICP Praveena Pidaparthi, AICP Parking Analysis Bryant Ficek, PE ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU Downtown Architecture & Urban Design Brian Larson, ALA Market Analysis Jay Demma Financial Analysis Dave Callister Mark Ruff . Bonestroo . DSU . Larson Brenner Architects . Meyer, Mohaddes Associates II Ehlers and Associates 37 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal PROJECT PERSONNEL John Shard low serves as Vice President of DSU and has over 30 years of experience with extensive and wide ranging comprehensive planning project experience and public meeting facilitation. John will oversee and facilitate the City-wide public participation efforts, Tina Goodroad joined DSU/Bonestroo in 2006 bringing over 12 years of senior level municipal planning experience. Tina is the project manager for the Comprehensive Plan update for the City Forest Lake and is active in the updates of the Comprehensive Plans for the City's of Burnsville and Isanti. Tina is also working with Dakota County on their Vision 2030 project involving leaders and residents from all areas of the County and multiple taskforce and advisory committees. Tina will serve as project manager for the public participation elements and Comprehensive Plan Update for Stillwater. Geoff Martin, ASLA, leads cities through complex planning and design processes to define and illustrate a vision for their future, to create the tools necessary to guide redevelopment, and to design projects that nurture a sense of community, and foster a genuine identity. He specializes in urban redevelopment plans, streetscapes, and parks. Geoff has worked on urban design projects for the following communities: Minneapolis, Burnsville, New Hope, Mankato, Fargo, St. Cloud, Excelsior, and Roseville, Geoff will serve as project manager for the Downtown Plan. John Slack, ASLA, is a registered landscape architect with over 11 years of experience. His primary responsibilities include urban redevelopment and design, streetscape planning and design, park and recreation design, and site planning. John has worked on numerous projects including the Downtown St. Cloud 2002 Masterplan Update, Main Street MallfTown Clock Plaza Master Plan (Dubuque, IA) and the Downtown Northfield Streetscape Framework Plan, Sherri Buss, RLA, has managed Bonestroo's services to Stillwater since 1997, Sherri is a landscape architect and ecologist with over 20 years experience, who has managed many interdisciplinary projects that integrate planning, engineering, natural resources protection and community participation, Projects she has managed for the City include the Stillwater AUAR, North 62nd Street Area Plan, Boutwell Area Plan, Boutwell Cemetery and Munklewicz Park Master Plans, Brown's Creek Park and Nature Preserve Master Plan and Maintenance Plan, and TIF District 10 Establishment and Expansion Projects, She also manages planning, landscape design, and natural resources projects for several other Bonestroo clients. As Client Services Manager, Sherri will coordinate the infrastructure, surface water plan, natural resources, and parks and trails elements of the plan to assure an effective interdisciplinary approach. Hongyi Duan has been with DSU since 1994. She has worked on a wide variety of projects in her role as GIS Coordinator including comprehensive plans, zoning studies, and urban design. She also serves as a day- to-day mapping consultant for a number of cities in Minnesota, Hongyi will produce maps and graphics for each stage of the comprehensive plan process. Mike Martin's recent experience includes work on Comprehensive Plan Updates for the City's of Owatonna and Uno Lakes, In addition he has completed special planning studies including updating the City of Burnsville Parking Ordinance, assisting the City of Woodbury in their southwest planning area, and developing an Adult Use Ordinance for the City of Morehead, Mike will assist with all areas of the Comprehensive Plan Update for Stillwater. Mark Hanson, PE, has managed the Civil Engineering projects that Bonestroo has completed with the City of Stillwater since 1999, Mark was the project manager for the Trout Stream Mitigation Project plans and Curve Crest Boulevard projects. He participated in many of the planning studies to integrate infrastructure needs into these plans. Mark has over 30 years experience as a civil engineer managing comprehensive planning and complex infrastructure projects for communities throughout the Metro Area, These include 38 . . . ~" If"", . '71_. os" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e. . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU clients with comprehensive planning and design projects in historic and redevelopment areas, such as Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Dayton Historic Village. Mark will coordinate the civil engineering for this project. Mark Wallis, PE, has completed comprehensive water supply plans and comprehensive plan updates for many of Bonestroo's municipal clients in his 20+ years at Bonestroo, including the water system analysis for the Stillwater AUAR, Mark will complete this element of Stillwater's Comprehensive Plan. Mark also has extensive experience with community water conservation plans, Bryant Ficek, PE, is a traffic engineer in Bonestroo's Transportation Group. Bryant completes traffic studies, intersection control studies, and parking studies for Bonestroo's municipal clients. He is particularly experienced with older communities in redeveloping commercial and mixed-use areas including recent work in downtown Faribault and Minneapolis. Bryant will be responsible for parking analysis for this project. Chad Voigt, P.E., and Liza Gould, Ecologist, are completing the Stillwater Surface Water Management Plan and Wetland Inventory and Plan for Stillwater under a separate contract. Sherri Buss will work with them to integrate these plans as elements of the Comprehensive Plan, Fred Dock, PE., TE, PTOE" works for Meyer, Mohaddes Associates. He is a traffic engineer and transportation planner with over 25 years of experience. His areas of expertise include livable community/transit-oriented planning and design, multi-modal corridor planning and design, neighborhood traffic management programs, traffic operations, simulation modeling, and bicycle and pedestrian system design. Fred worked on the Stillwater Bridge Forecasting Model Peer Review, He was one of a four-member team that conducted a peer review of the forecasting methods used for a new river crossing. Concerns included adequate inclusion of growth inducement. William E. Thompsen, AICP., is a Senior Transportation Planner for Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Mr. Thompsen has over twenty-five years experience in project planning which includes preparing traffic circulation elements for re-development studies, corridor study environmental documentation, performing traffic impact studies and feasibility analyses, developing intermodal studies for metropolitan areas, and the evaluation of highway and transit components of long-range transportation plans, Mr. Thompsen's experience includes the use of travel demand models for preparing project traffic forecasts for corridor studies for various arterial and limited-access facilities. William will work with Fred Dock and Praveena Pidaparthi on the traffic analysis for this project. Praveena Pidaparthi, AICP, is a transportation planner for Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Praveena specializes in land use analysis, transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis, Prior to joining Meyer, Mohaddes, Ms, Pidaparthi was involved with numerous transportation planning projects and corridor studies, including the Northeast Wright County Sub-Area Transportation Study, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Transportation Study and the St. Croix River Crossing Study, Brian Larson, A.I.A., formed Stefan/Larson Associates, an Architecture and Landscape Design firm in Stillwater. In 1999 the firm changed ownership and name to Larson Brenner Architects and continues to provide innovative design on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, His recent Stillwater projects include Jennings State Bank and the FamilyMeans Office Building, Brian will coordinate the downtown architecture and urban design for this project. Jay Demma, Market Analysis, directs the operations of real estate market research for DSU/Bonestroo, Overseeing all aspects of research, client relations, and report production. Jay has a 1 O-year background in 39 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal real estate market research, and has held a variety of staff and executive positions at leading market research firms in the Twin Cities and Philadelphia, Dave Callister, of Ehlers & Associates, Inc. is a financial planner with eighteen years of local government management experience, including both Metro and Greater Minnesota cities, Dave has extensive knowledge and background in local government finance to provide cities, townships, counties, public utilities, and special districts with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions, He has special expertise in municipal finance and creating and implementing financing plans for public improvements, including facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, Mark Ruff, C.I.PJA, Ehlers & Associates, Inc., a Executive Vice President/Director Ehlers & Associates, Inc. is a specialist in financial planning for cities. He advised many small cities, regional centers, and Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs on general and specialized public finance issues, 40 . . . . ~" a.. ~,.,.. DSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e. . . .1 . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . John Shardlow. AICP President and Director of Planning ~" 1f,L '71 ~~ DSU Experience Mr, Shard low has extensive and wide ranging project experience serving clients in both the public and private sectors, He has frequently been called upon to lead multi-disciplinary teams of consultants in completing large, complicated planning projects, His skills include comprehensive and community planning; project planning for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional developments; and preparation of redevelopment plans, tax-increment financing plans, subdivision regulations, and environmental assessments, He also frequently provides expert testimony on matters related to planning, · Planning Consultant for the City of Burnsville and many others throughout Minnesota, responsible for a wide range of planning, zoning and development issues, including the award winning Burnsville Heart of the City project, all of the comprehensive planning, zoning, environmental review and testimony associated with the Black Dog Amphitheater, · St. Cloud Area Joint Planning District Plan, Principal in charge of the landmark St. Cloud regional plan that resulted in a joint plan for the five cities and three counties surrounding St. Cloud, · Primary author of "The High Cost of Sprawl: Urban Land Supply Analysis and Recommendations for Managing Growth", prepared for the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Continuing efforts on behalf of the Builders Association in regard to future growth options for the Twin Cities, and expansion of the MUSA, · NW Quadrant Redevelopment Project, City of St. Anthony Village, Principal in charge of this "smart growth" Twin Cities project. This is the first of the opportunity sites to be completed and it is the only one currently proceeding into the development stage, · Project Manager for St. Cloud Comprehensive Plan which emphasized growth management, orderly extension of utilities, coordination of multiple jurisdictions, and land use policies, Recipient of MnAPA Distinguished Planning Project Award, 1996, · Twin Cities Army Ammunition Property, Currently leading a team of consultants in master planning the largest undeveloped site in Ramsey County, This superfund site is being remediated and planned to accommodate a new sustainable, mixed use, transit oriented neighborhood in Arden Hills, Minnesota, · Master Development Coordinator for Roseville School District 623, Infill development of a 78-acre site originally purchased for school use, but under development as 60 townhouses and 79 single family residences, Coordination of planning, design, environmental clean-up, construction, builder team, and project marketing, · Gravel Mining Area Master Plan, Maple Grove, Project Manager responsible for coordinating a multi- disciplinary team in the preparation of a master plan and an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) to guide the development of the 2,000 acre gravel mining area in Maple Grove, Project consists of 3,5 million square feet of commercial, 12,5 million square feet office industrial and over 5,000 housing units, Responsible for all environmental review, comprehensive planning, state and county approvals and permits, and designing and implementing the City's development review and approval process, · Mall of America Expansion, Met Center Property, Prepared plans to assist the owners of the Mall of America in evaluating the development potential for the Met Center property, Plans included a skyway connection to the Mall of America, extensive additional retail space, a convention center and several hundred hotel rooms, · Shakopee 500, East Dean Lake PUD, Shakopee, MN, Project manager responsible for coordinating team in preparation of master plan for the development of 500 acres of commercial and 1,500 acres of mixed residential use adjacent to the Shakopee bypass and the southern end of the new Hwy 18 bridge crossing, Responsible for coordinating comprehensive plan and MUSA expansion approval, environmental review and PUD approval. Mr. Shardlow is also a faculty member of the Government Training Service, leading seminars in comprehensive planning, planned unit development, and advanced planning techniques, He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association, Minnesota Planning Association, and past president of the Minnesota chapter of the Community Association Institute, He is a past President of the Sensible Land Use Coalition, He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Twin Cities Chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Education Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Landscape Architechture, University of Minnesota . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Christina E. Goodroad Senior Planner ~~ if~ 71~~ DSU Experience Ms, Goodroad joined DSU/Bonestroo in 2006, Ms, Goodroad served for seven years as Senior Plan- ner for the City of Burnsville, Minnesota, Projects included chief planner for 50+ acre Heart of the City mixed use redevelopment district, analyzed development proposals for compliance with codes and coordinate plan review with the Development Review Committee, prepared staff reports, recom- mendations and documents for Planning Commission and City Council. presented planning cases to the Planning Commission and City Council, directed and consulted with developers, architects and engineers on current development proposals, administered and enforced the zoning ordinance and prepared zoning ordinance amendments and analyzed changes and prepared updates to the 10 year Comprehensive Plan, She prepared and secured over 4,3 million dollars in LCA demonstration grants in 1999 and 2000 from the Metropolitan Council; served as staff liaison to the Planning Commission, Economic Growth Committee and Public Art Committee; responded to public questions concerning land use and zoning; maintained City's zoning map using ArcView GIS and completed special GIS projects for the Planning Department and other City Departments, Prior to that she served for over two years as City Planner for the City of Columbia Heights. Projects included analyzing all development proposal applications, administering all zoning ordinances and code enforcement, completed and presented planning reports to the Planning Commission and City Council. maintained City's Comprehensive Plan and zoning code, prepared recommendations and revisions for amendments, gained expertise in economic development incentive programs, including TIF and the city's Commercial Revolving Loan Fund, administering local CDBG and Federal HOME grant programs, prepared all housing and economic development related grant applications, and served as City liaison for Metropolitan Council planslprojects including the local implementation of the Livable Communities Act Housing Plan, Most recently she worked as a Planning and Entitlement Manager for Pulte Homes of Minnesota, She managed the planning and entitlement process for all new developments, worked with planning and engineering consultants in preparation of preliminary and final plats, managed design and installation of amenities and landscaping, She worked on a variety of single family and mixed multi-family residential developments, completed all due dillingence on prospective sites and assisted and provided research to managers. Ms, Goodroad is a member of the American Planning Association (APA) and Urban Land Institute (ULI). Education St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN Bachelor of Arts Degree, Local and Urban Affairs . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Geoffrey Martin. ASLA Landscape Architect/Urban Designer ~~ i'L '71 ~'" DSU Experience Consistent among Mr, Martin's award winning urban redevelopment plans, streetscapes, and parks is a proven ability to artfully weave the unique qualities of a place with functional necessity, reflecting local stories and regional richness in efficient and user friendly landscapes, The following representative, redevelopment, urban design and park projects illustrate Geoff Martin's ability to lead cities through complex planning and design processes to define and illustrate a vision for their future, to create the tools necessary to guide redevelopment, and to design built works that nurture a sense of community, foster a genuine identity and shape rich environments layered in meaning, Selected Projects and Honors: · Nicollet Commons, 2005 Award of Excellence, MAS LA; 2005 Award of Excellence, Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MNRPA) · Heart of the City, Burnsville, MASLA, Merit Award, 2000, MNAPA Outstanding Project Award, 2002 · New Hope City Center · TCAAP re-use Master Plan, Arden Hills, MN · South Robert Street Redevelopment Plan and Design Framework, West St. Paul, MASLA Honor Award 2001 · Mankato Urban Design Guidelines, MASLA Merit Award 2000; · Fargo Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Fargo ND; · Moorhead Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Streetscape; · Fergus Falls Redevelopment and Streetscape Plans, MASLA Merit Awards 1991&93; · Bismarck Downtown Urban Design Guidelines, MASLA Honor Award 1997; · Nicollet Mall Enhancement Plan, Downtown Minneapolis, 1996; Nicollet Avenue Streetscape, Grant to 29th Street, Minneapolis, 1996; · Downtown St. Cloud Urban Design Plan and Courthouse Square, MAS LA Honor Award, 1996; · Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape Master Plan, St. Louis Park; · Larpenteur Avenue Urban Design Plan, MASLA Merit Award 1997; · Robbinsdale Downtown Redevelopment Plan and Streetscape, MASLA Merit Award, 1993; · Two Rivers Historical Park, Anoka, MASLA Honor Award, 1997 · Hidden Lakes, Golden Valley MN, MASLA Merit Award 2000 · 1-35W Gateway Bridges, Burnsville, MN, MASLA Merit Award 2003 Affiliations: · Minnesota Chapter of The American Society of Landscape Architects, past President, Chair of Awards and Public Relations Committee · Project for Public Places (PPS), Member · National Trust for Historic Preservation Member · Minnesota Design Team - ongoing participant · Minneapolis Arts Commission - Gateway Advisory Board · Linden Hills Mainstreet Committee · MAlA Stadium Task Force - Co-Chair · Congress for the New Urbanism Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture with Distinction, University of Minnesota, Registration: State of Minnesota, . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . John D. Slack. ASLA Senior Landscape Architect/Urban Designer ~~ i'L '71 ~~ DSU Experience Mr. Slack is a registered landscape architect with over 11 years of professional experience, Primary responsibilities include urban redevelopment and design, streetscape planning and design, park and recreation design, and site planning, Example projects include: · TCAAP re-use Master Plan, Arden Hills, MN · Midtown Improvements Study, Omaha, NE · Nicollet Mall Streetscape Extension and Enhancement Study, Minneapolis, MN · Downtown St. Cloud 2002 Masterplan Update, St. Cloud, MN · Highway 96 Streetscape Master Plan, Vadnais Heights, MN · Nicollet Avenue Streetscape Master Plan, Minneapolis, MN · Larpenteur Ave, Streetscape Master Plan, Roseville, MN; MASLA Merit Award, 1998. · University of Wisconsin - Madison Master Plan, Madison, WI. · 8th Street Streetscape Master Plan, Dubuque, lA, · Main Street MalllTown Clock Plaza Master Plan, Dubuque, lA, · City Center Streetscape Master Plan, New Hope, MN. · Bismarck Downtown Plan and Urban Design Guidelines, Bismarck, ND; MASLA Honor Award, 1996, · Moorhead Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Moorhead, MN, · Fargo Downtown Redevelopment Plan, Fargo, ND, · Stinson Technology Campus Master Plan and P,U,D., Minneapolis, MN, · Arbor Lakes Downtown Framework Plan, Maple Grove, MN, · Hidden Lakes Master Plan and Site Amenities Package, Golden Valley, MN; MASLA Merit Award, 1999, · Bailey's Arbor, Woodbury, MN · Parkade Streetscape Master Plan, Cedar Falls, lA, · 5th and 6th Street Streetscape Plans, Dubuque, lA, · Lowry Avenue Corridor Plan, Minneapolis, MN · 4th, 5th and Center Ave, Streetscape Plans, Moorhead, MN, · Duff Avenue Railroad Crossing Study, Ames, lA, · River's Edge Town Center Study, St. Paul Park, MN, · 39th and Central Redevelopment Plan, Columbia Heights, MN · 37th and Stinson Redevelopment Plan, Columbia Heights, MN · Sheffield Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan, Columbia Heights, MN · Downtown Northfield Streetscape Framework Plan, Northfield, MN · Library Plaza Project, Northfield, MN Mr, Slack is past - President of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (MAS LA), past MAS LA Director of Publications and past editor of the monthly MASLA Newsletter - In Common and the yearly MASLA Membership Directory, Mr, Slack recently served as the photo editor for the MASLA publication Valued Places. Mr, Slack won the 1998 HWS Cleveland Award for outstanding commitment to the the profession of Landscape Architecture, Mr, Slack also served as a board member for the North Loop Neighborhood in downtown Minneapolis and was co-chair of the North Loop Planning and Zoning Committee, Education Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin, Madison. . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Sherri A. Buss, R.L.A. Engineering Coordination, Parks & Natural Resources [J Education University of Minnesota Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Science in Ecology - 1994 Macalester College Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Biology - 1978 [J Registration Minnesota [J Other Training Systematic Development of Informed Consent Training (SOle) - 1993 [J Professional Organizations International Association of Landscape Ecology Minnesota Society of Landscape Architects Minnesota Native Plant Society [J Honors Minnesota DNR Department Award for Battle Creek Park Natural Areas Management Plan, 1997 Minnesota Fish and Wildlife Employees Association Award for Leadership - Comprehensive Natural Resources Management Plan for the Phalen Chain of Lakes Watershed During her career, Sherri has managed or participated in a wide variety of landscape design and natural resources management projects involving planning, research, design, implementation, consensus-building, and public participation. She is a hands-on designer who works with clients and construction site personnel to customize sensitive projects in the field. She also manages seNices that Bonestroo provides to four communities in Minnesota, including Stillwater. o Ecologically Based Landscape Design & Planning Sherri specializes in landscape plans and design based on ecological principles that restore diversity and health to communities and to the landscape. Project examples include: ~ Stillwater, MN - - North 62nd Street Area Plan - Mc Kusick Ravine Restoration ~ StJ//water AUAR and MItigation Plan - For this project Sherri facilitated the 3D-member Technical Advisory Committee ITAq that included representatives of natural resource agencies, developers, local governments, environmental organizations, and others. The TAC completed a mitigation plan that includes strategies to avoid or mitigate the environmental affects of an 1800-acre urban development, to protect a state-designed trout stream. ~ Stillwater Trout Stream Mitigation Project and Park Design Projects - Sherri has been the project manager for a series of planning and design projects that created and improved the City's vision for linking and enhancing open space, stormwater parks and trails in Stillwater's 1800-acre annexation area. The projects focused on Brown's Creek, its tributaries and associated residential and open space areas. The plans include the Brown's Creek Park and Nature PreseNe, Boutwell Cemetery Park, and Munkelwicz Park. ~ St. Paul, MN - Phalen Village Wetland Restoration Concept Plan. I\s a graduate student, Sherri developed the first concept plan for restoration of a large wetland on the Phalen Shopping Center site, as an amenity for neighborhood redevelopment. The City has implemented this plan over the past 12 years. ~ St. Croix County, MN - Homestead Parklands-Perch Lake Master Plan ~ Farlbault, MN - Downtown Parking and Pedestrian Analysis and Plan ~ Faribault, MN, Natural Resources Inventory and Management Plan - Sherri worked with a community task force and City staff to complete the natural resource inventory, corridor identification and long-term management plan. ~ Greater Northfield Area Greenways Plan - Sherri is the project manager for this project. Participants include the Cities of Northfield and Dundas and Coral Townships. The project is identifying a greenways network to protect natural resource areas and link these areas and local communities with a comprehensive trail system. Plan will be completed in 2006. Sherri is facilitating the IS-member planning task force and community meetings. ~ East Bethel Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan - This project is focusing on linking the City's park and open space areas with a trails and natural resource corridor network. Sherri is facilitating the project task force and writing the plan, ~ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Rainwater Gardens, Chanhassen, MN - The Arboretum chose Bonestroo and C.S. McCrossen, Inc. to complete a desiglllbuild project that induded a facilities expansion. Rainwater gardens manage .11. Bonestroo II Rosene ~ Anderlik & . \J. Associates Engineers & Architects stormwater from the new parking lots. Sherri worked with Bonestroo engineers to design the gardens and completed planting designs using perennial flowers, trees and shrubs. ~ Trout Brook Greenway Plan, St. Paul, MN - Sherri was the project manager and lead designer for development of this greenway plan in the heart of St. Paul. The plan includes restoration of a portion of Trout Brook and 10 acres of wetlands that will clean neighborhood stormwater and provide habitat and educational opportunities. It also includes creation of five miles of trails that will link several key open space sites and existing trail corridors to downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. The centerpiece of the project is a 36-acre open space site with the restored creek, wetlands, prairie, woodlands, and other natural communities. o Previous Work Experience Prior to joining Bonestroo, Sherri was employed as the Project Manager for the Phalen Chain of Lakes Watershed Project and as a Planner at the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities. Her major responsibilities included: ~ Assistance to local organizations and governments in comprehensive plan development and review ~ Technical assistance and grants management ~ Research and report writing on regional issues ~ Group facilitation and strategic planning . . . . e: .1 .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . e: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . HongyiDuan GIS Coordinator ~'-I ".L '71 ~~ DSU \_ ;.......,,'~J,t: ":,- ...J<'...\/,,;t;;i\ .~:- r~~~.~.~:.~.~.~~~ :ii: ;<c 1..... -... b' ~" . ""." ..~... r"":~:~' ~t..-r,::. ': -h~~ :.:. --~:-;~- I '~~.' i". ,-:"":'~', .' ~i~'''' ~.:-7;';'__'~,,' I ....,.~ '.-_ r~;--:----. \. ~. )'. III:' -: .' .~~ I~ , ! ,~'./r" .;,;;; . .' ~"'" :'~ ~~.... .......=.~: '(~-, I~-I .: >:}^;J~~}~~~::~J " l'" ." ---j '.:,;:; - L!.J f=-:'~ ., ~,. -"-:0' .", "I'!"II )...,...",..,~ "-- --. -.-..... --......... -- ., .- . '" '-, -- ,. I. .', . 'J " ... - .J'\..to I' - l' <-o~~ _ '. ~ ~__' ;:-J -=- > l -,/ /'- ,.' -'-~"L- I _,i>" _/.J~. J~' i.l.- ~,., I 1 1--' I~. '..--: I - . "+'\' ,._ l...;s-i'lt qJ ; k:':;;=" }"'~~::i..,n' 1 ''(~~~.'. ~'~.~~I ""'1..~ c.- .~I".~:t...tr-'.ii.:I"".~",.~;;, ~~ i'~J, v~ ~;::."::!:.i ..~.,," -, i '. -- ;h. ,. ,~ 1r'~~ :qi Ht' '...~ ~ 1,1::11' cl;:\t:~ w. .::~":t1- Li. ,-. . -~~-"i ''''''. A.__~~~~].~~'~ ,':I! - :"":'f-~ "--. I ,: ..-::~~. 'r7 ~:\~ t..I,~....p4e"..,.... ~UW""""II '..,'r.....,'..r.ol.,.. .. ~ ... i~'f~'i;~:: !.:! Experience Ms, Duan had working experience in both architecture and planning before joining Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. in 1994, At DSU, she has worked on a wide variety of projects including comprehensive plans, special studies, zoning studies, condemnations and urban design. Ms, Duan has been in charge of the Geographic Information System (GIS) of DSU since spring of 1997, Besides her expertise in various GIS, drafting and graphic software, Ms, Duan provides leadership and project management skills to the variety of projects in the GIS department. Highlights of recent GIS tasks involved the following projects: Market Research . Burnsville Shopping Center Study . Champlin Grocery Market Analysis . Dakota County Affordable Housing Demand Study , Greater Minnesota Housing Fund Greater Metro Area Growth Corridors Study , Newland Communities Metro Area Suitability Study , Metro.Wide Condominium Market Study , Twin.Cities Metro Population Age Group & Income Analysis ~ Special Studies 2000 & 2001 Urban Land Supply Updates. Builders Association of the Twin Cities , Metro Natural Resource InventorylAssessment . BATC and Met Council , Minnehaha Creek Watershed Wetland Regulation Study , City of Rosemount Aggregate Resource Study , City of Lake Elmo Fire Service and Station Selection Study , City of Champlin Fire Station Location Study Pulte Homes Metro Submarket Land Availability Studies , Manley Development Metro Submarket Land Availability Studies Comprehensive Plans . St. Cloud Area Joint Planning Project , City of St. Cloud 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update , City of Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan , City of Burnsville Comprehensive Plan , City of Vadnais Heights Comprehensive Plan . Isanti County Comprehensive Plan . Clay County Comprehensive Plan , City of Marshall Comprehensive Plan and Market Research . City of Owatonna Comprehensive Plan and Market Research Other Projects , City of Orono GIS Mapping , City of Northfield Planning Department GIS Support , City of Eden Prairie GIS Planning Database , Basset Creek Valley Master Plan , Condemnation Cases in Minneapolis, Maple Grove, and Woodbury . St. Lawrence Township Official Map Education Master of Community and Regional Planning, Iowa State University-1994 Bachelor of Architecture, Beijing Polytechnic University-1990 Geographic Information Systems Training, University of Minnesota, ESRI . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Michael Martin Planner ~" ~~ 71~~ DSU Experience Mr, Martin joined DSU in February of 2006, Mr, Martin recently received his Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota, He also completed internships with the City of Saint Paul City Council and the City of Minneapolis' Community Planning and Economic Development department. Examples of projects he has been involved with include: · Comprehensive Planning, Currently working on finalizing the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Owatonna, Minnesota, He calculated and updated population projections using the latest estimates provided by the Minnesota State Demographic Center, He is also designing the format for the final draft of the plan to be presented in, · City Planning. Worked on a parking study for the City of Burnsville, Minnesota, The purpose of this study was to determine if the amount of parking the city was currently requiring was too much, He developed recommendations after comparing the city's parking requirements against other comparable cities in the United States and national parking studies, · Master Planning. Worked as part of a consultant team to develop a master plan for the University of Minnesota's Academic Health Center, Students from the Humphrey Institute worked to develop a master plan that addressed the Academic Health Center's need for more research, clinical, and teaching facilities. The plan was shaped to effectively plan for public spaces that provide a healthy and healing environment, connections to the nearby Mississippi River and address transportation issues, · Research Intern, While working for the City Council in Saint Paul, Minnesota, he researched auto-oriented businesses in the city, The research included looking at the city's zoning code, spatial location of the businesses and identifying locations in the city where the businesses were concentrating, This research was a first step in determining what types of zoning changes needed to be made to mitigate the negative externalities of the uses. He also provided policy analysis and research on a range of topics for the Council. Professional Organizations Member American Planning Association (APA) Member Urban Land Institute (ULI) Education Masters in Urban and Regional Planning University of Minnesota Graduate School, Twin Cities Bachelor of Science in Journalism Minor: Political Science St. Cloud State University . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . Mark A. Hanson, P.E. Civil Engineering and Design o Education University of Minnesota Bachelor of Civil Engineering Major: Environmental Engineering o Professional Organizations Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers City Engineers Association of Minnesota American Public Works Association - Minnesota Chapter o Current Registration Minnesota Mark brings to the table the experience of implementing hundreds of transportation and infrastructure projects. He has a big-picture view of infrastructure planning and design. which is valuable to cities as they plan for the future. He understands the public process. interaction with other agencies, and project development. A good listener, Mark respects the citizen participation process. He interacts well with the public, explaining complex projects in easy-to-understand language. Mr. Hanson leads an engineering team in the planning, design and construction management of major infrastructure projects. including roadways. stormwater facilities. sanitary sewer and water systems. Mark is a hands-on project manager. Mark's experience encompasses both new development and reconstruction. o Municipal Infrastructure Engineering In addition to working on transportation projects, Mark has led a variety of stormwater infrastructure projects. Many of these projects required creative design solutions along with practical approaches to implementation. A few projects are summarized below: ~ Dayton, MN, Concept Reports for Public Utilities - Mark seNed as the Project Manager responsible for leading the analysis that provided phasing plans and cost estimates to achieve efficient and orderly growth over the next 20 years in three areas of the community. In addition to writing the reports. Mark developed and delivered presentations explaining the concept reports to the public and involved regulatory agencies. ~ St. Paul, MN, Trillium Site and Trout Brook Greenway - Mark worked with our landscape architects to create the master plans for the Trillium site and trout brook greenway. The master plans will transform the abandoned railroad facilities and tracks into a park and trail system. The plans included trail amenities, creation of a creek, stormwater ponds and other recreational facilities. ~ Stillwater, MN - Mark led the design of the 54 million trout stream mitigation project, which includes the design of storm sewer in McKusick Ravine and through the existing urban neighborhood along Mulberry Street to the St. Croix River. The project included design and implementation of park, trail and open space improvements along Brown's creek to seNe the City's 1800-acre annexation area. ~ St. Paul, MN, St. Paul Port Authority - Mark seNed on two major projects for this economic development agency. For the Stroh's brewery redevelopment study, Mark evaluated the property and developed several alternate site plans to address the demolition challenges. steep grades. underground tunnels and utilities. Mark also conducted the property evaluation and developed alternative site plans for the 20-acre Maxson Steel redevelopment project. This project included examining options for realigning a street and utilities, and the demolition of 90,000 square feet of buildings on the foundry site. ~ Stillwater, MN, Curve Crest - Boulevard Roadway design and plans. ~ Dayton, MN, City Comprehensive Plan - Infrastructure chapters. ~ Minneapolis, MN - Mark led the engineering efforts as part of the urban design team for the Bassett Creek Valley Plan, a redevelopment plan for the North Minneapolis neighborhood. Mark's role included analysis of Bassett Creek, stormwater management, transportation and utility issues. Mark also led a separate stormwater management plan for the Near Northside area. . fl. Bonestroo II Rosene "1\11 Anderlik & . \J' Associates Engineers & Architects . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . Mark D. Wallis, P.E. Water Systems Engineer o Education University of Wisconsin - Platteville Bachelor of Civil Engineering - 1983 o Professional Organizations American Water Works Association National Society of Professional Engineers Construction Specifications Institute American Society otTesting and Materials o Current Registration Minnesota o Professional Training RAM-W Certified Mr. Wallis serves as a project engineer/manager for water system analysis, comprehensive plans, wells, water booster stations and sanitary sewer lift stations. He has 21 years of engineering experience with Bonestroo. Mark is proficient in using KYPlPE and WaterCAD software to perform computer hydraulic analyses for water distribution systems and lift station and pumphouse design. o Water Supply and Distribution Plans He has prepared comprehensive water supply and distribution plans for more than 20 Minnesota cities and townships. Representative examples include: · Annandale, MN · Albany, MN . Belle Plaine, MN · Brooklyn Center, MN · Cambridge, MN · Carver, MN . Chanhassen, MN . Cottage Grove, MN . Dayton, MN . Eagan, MN . Farmington, MN · Forest Lake Twp., MN . Inver Grove Heights, MN · Little Falls, MN · Maple Grove, MN . Maple Plain, MN . Melrose, MN · Minnetonka Beach, MN . Oak Park Heights, MN · Pipestone, MN . Plymouth, MN · Ramsey, MN . Rosemount, MN . Sartell, MN · Sauk Centre, MN . Savage, MN . Winona, MN · Woodbury, MN o Water Treatment Plants · Camp Ripley, MN · Champlin, MN · Chaska, MN . Cokato, MN . Forest Lake, MN · Hector, MN . Little Falls, MN . Sartell, MN · Sauk Centre, MN . Walker, MN o Water Towers · Carver, MN · Cottage Grove, MN · Fergus Falls, MN . Inver Grove Heights, MN · Maple Plain, MN · Orono, MN . Windom, MN · Woodbury, MN o Water Conservation and Emergency Preparedness Plans Mark has prepared more than 20 Water Supply Plans to meet Met Council and DNR requirements for several Minnesota communities. ~ f1 ~ Bonestroo e Rosene "1\11 Anderlik & . \J. Associates Engineers & Architects . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . BlJ'ant J. Ficek, P.E. & P. T. O.E. Parking AnalYsis o Education University of Minnesota Bachelor of Civil Engineering - 1998 o Professional Organizations American Society of Civil Engineers Institute of Transportation Engineers o Current Registration Professional Engineer --.:.. Minnesota Professional Traffic Operations Engineer o Additional Training - One-day seminar offered by Mn/DOT's Office of Traffic Engineering covering signal warrants, signal plans and signal operations, - Three-day class offered by Mn/DOT's Office of Traffic Engineering covering the design of traffic signal systems, - Certified by Mn/DOT for signal and lighting construction inspection. o Computer Software - Highway Capacity Software - Traffic Software Integrated System (including CORSIM) - Synchro and SimTraffic - AutoCAD - Microstation - VISSIM - RODELl - VISSIM Mr. Fidler has 12 years of experience specializing in urban and rural roadway design, geometric analysis, traffic signal design, modern roundabout design, trail design, and other various traffic-engineering related tasks. He currently serves as a project manager in Bonestroo's Transportation Group. He was the construction project engineer for roadway and signal projects for Mn/DOT, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, and various municipalities. o Parking · Farlbault, MN - Completed downtown parking analysis and recommendations for 2006 downtown parking and pedestrian analysis and plan. · Carver, MN - Analyzed future traffic conditions in regard to proper MSA standards for parking in the downtown area. Assisted in the preparing a request for a MSA variance to allow diagonal parking on downtown roadways. · Minneapolis, MN - Analyzed the existing and future parking conditions along Nicollet Avenue in the south Minneapolis area. Recommendations to improve parking conditions were included a larger report on Nicollet Avenue with traffic and bicycle/pedestrian analyses. . Minneapolis, MN - Prepared reports on the existing parking conditions around the intersections of 50th Street/Xerxes Avenue and 50th Street/Bryant Avenue and the potential effects of a proposed roadway striping plan to those parking conditions. · Prior Lake, MN - Assisted in a study of existing and future parking conditions in the downtown area, o Traffic Analyses . Chlsago County, MN - Developed the County's Transportation Plan. · Minneapolis, MN - Analyzed the existing and future traffic conditions on Nicollet Avenue just south of downtown Minneapolis. The study area ranges from Grant Street to Lake Street along First Avenue, Nicollet Avenue and Blaisdell Avenue. This study was also part of a larger analysis of this region in conjunction with two other firms and the City. . Richfield, MN - Assisted City staff at public meetings designed to educate residents living near 69th Street (a major collector route) on traffic calming techniques. Homeowners are seeking to slow down drivers who avoid 69th Street and choose instead to drive on the surrounding residential roadways. . Andover, MN - Assisted in the preparation of the City Transportation plan, including forecasting, analyses, and presentation. · St. Paul, MN - Prepared a traffic impact report for a proposed development on Grand Avenue. o Signal Design & Signal Timing . Winona, MN - Designed three signal systems, one revision and two new. The revised signal system is located at the intersection of two trunk highways within the City. . Minneapolis, MN - Assisted in the design of two temporary and two permanent signal systems on Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. Permanent systems are to be interconnected with other signals along Nicollet Avenue. j 11 j Bonestroo II Rosene "W\lI Anderlik & 1 \J 1 Associates Engineers & Architects . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Elizabeth H. Gould Natural Resources o Education University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science - Botany/Plant Ecology, 1997 o Professional Organizations Minnesota Native Plant Society Society for Ecological Restoration Wisconsin Wetlands Association Wetland Delineators Association Vegetation Management Association of Minnesota Iowa Native Plant Society Prairie Enthusiasts o Training ArcVIEW 3.x, 2001 ArcGIS 9,x, 2006 Microsoft Access, 2003 MnRAM for Wetland Assessment, version 3,0, 2003 J 987 CDE Manual Wetland Delineation Training, MN Board of Water and Soil Resources, 2001 MLCCS Training, MN DNR 2002 Minnesota Asters and Goldenrods: Maplewood Nature Center, 2001 Iowa CarexWorkshop, 2002- Iowa State University Carexof North-western & North - central Minnesota, 2002-Bemidji State University Grasses of Minnesota's Northern Forests and Prairies, 2003-Bemidji State University Ms. Gould joined Bonestroo' s Water and Natural Resources Group in 200 I , with experience in natural resource inventories and plant taxonomy. She has worked as a natural resource ecologist in the private sector; in a laboratory specializing in environmental and restoration research; and as a natural history educator. At Bonestroo, Liza specializes in natural resource inventories, rare species work, Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) mapping, and related GIS/mapping projects. She has a special interest in working with communities to help them use the information generated during natural resource inventories. o Natural Resource Inventories and Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Mapping Liza uses her skills in GIS and plant ecology to conduct natural resource inventories and rare plant surveys using a variety of methodologies. She has managed and/or served as the lead ecologist on combined natural resource inventories and MLCCS mapping projects on over 400 square miles of land in Minnesota, and has completed numerous additional inventory projects. Examples of her work include: ~ Stillwater, MN - Brown's Creek Watershed District: Natural Resource Inventory and MLCCS mapping for natural areas* ~ Northfleld, MN - Natural Resource Inventory; MLCCS mapping ~ Elk River, MN - Natural Resource Inventory; MLCCS mapping ~ Prior Lake, MN - Combined Natural Resource Inventory and MLCCS mapping, and wetlands function and value assessment ~ Mn DNR, State Park Inventories and Management Plans ~ Afton State Park ~ Sakatah Lake State Park ~ Nerstrand Big Woods State Park ~ Rice Lake State Park ~ Hennepin Conservation District - City of Independence township-wide Natural Resource Inventory and MLCCS Mapping ~ Hennepin County Department of Environmental Assistance - Natural Resource Inventory and MLCCS mapping for 5 Townships/I 8 Cities in Hennepin County, including the cities of Greenfield, Dayton, and Maple Grove ~ Elko-New Market Township, Scott County MN - Natural Resources Inventory and MLCCS Mapping ~ City of Rosevllle, MN - Natural Resources Inventory and MLCCS Mapping ~ Carver County, MN - Planning Study for Ravine and Bluff Areas along the Minnesota River: Natural Resources Inventory and MLCCS mapping in natural areas* ~ South Washington Watershed District Natural Resources Inventory* o Wetland Inventories Liza has experience in wetland inventories, functions and value assessments, and delineations, including evaluating hydrology, soils, vegetation, habitat value, and restoration potential for various wetland communities using MnRam methodology. She recently developed a protocol for converting MnRam wetland types to MLCCS cover classes, Liza's experience includes the City of Stillwater McKusick Lake Diversions Wetland Delineation. *While employed by others ~ II ~ Bonestroo II Rosene ~ Anderlik & . \J. Associates Engineers & Architects . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Chad Voigt P.E. Surface Water o Education University of Kansas Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - 1989 North Carolina State University Graduate Study in Structures - 1992 o Professional Organizations American Public Works Association o Current Registration Kansas Mr. Voigt is a Project Manager in Bonestroo's Water and Natural Resources Group. Chad has 1 7 years experience in municipal engineering and water resources. Before joining Bonestroo in 2006, Chad seNed as the first Stormwater Engineer for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, managing the stormwater utility, capital improvements, system maintenance and NPDES compliance. His experience includes: . Storm water Utility Planning . Land Development Review . Drainage System Design and Construction . Drainage System Maintenance, Repairs and Retrofit · Hydrologic / Hydraulic Studies . Flood Control Projects . Floodplain Administration · Stream Restoration · Stormwater Pollution Prevention . NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance · Ordinance Development . GIS Mapping and Databases . Rate Studies and Utility Billing · Design and Construction of Roadways, Sewers and Waterlines . Site Development . Structural Design and Construction . Structural Assessment o Water Resources Management · Stillwater, MN Local Surface Water Management Plan - Chad has managed this project to address the requirements of multiple watersheds, the Metropolitan Council and Minnesota statutes. The project includes the creation of water quantity and water quality models for continued use by City staff, development of goals and policies, an inventory of wetlands and concurrent completion of the City's NPDES MS4 permit. . Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission Channel Study - Chad has managed this project to sUNey stream channels throughout the 1 00 square-mile watershed, to relate stream stability to changing hydrology and to provide stream protection recommendations, o Municipal Engineering . Stillwater, MN Boutwell Road Improvements - Chad provided the design and modeling necessary to obtain watershed permits for reconstruction of two culverts tributary to a DNR trout stream. · Farlbault, MN Urban Growth Study - Chad completed the sanitary sewer trunk line analysis and area charge recommendations for this 60 square-mile study area. · Mounds View, MN - Chad has assisted the City with watershed permitting and stormwater project planning o Capital Improvements Chad has extensive experience in the planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects. During his 10 years with the City of Lawrence, Kansas, Chad directed S 15 million in flood control projects and supeNised stormwater management for all other municipal improvement and land development projects. o Development Review Chad has extensive experience in land development review, including ordinance development, code compliance, plan review, drainage studies, floodplain administration, summary reporting and public discussions. During his 10 years with the City of Lawrence, Kansas, Chad reviewed over 700 development projects for compliance with city codes and floodplain regulations. j 11 j Bonestroo II Rosene ~ Anderlik & 1 \J 1 Associates Engineers & Architects . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates EDUCATION MS, Civil Engineering, University of California Berkeley, 1977 BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1976 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Civil Engineer; CA #C30368, 1979 Traffic Engineer, CA #TR1129, 1980 Civil Engineer, IL #0062-042- 578, 1985 Civil Engineer, MN #23665, 1995 Civil Engineer, MT #11978PE, 1994 Professional Traffic Operations Engineers (PTOE) #248, 1999 American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), 1989 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Society of Civil Engineers American Planning Association Congress for the New Urbanism Institute of Transportation Engineers Urban Land Institute a business unit of Iteris, Inc. Frederick C. Dock, P.E., T.E, P.T.O.E. Principal EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Dock is a traffic engineer and transportation planner with over 25 years of experience. His areas of expertise include livable community/transit-oriented planning and design, multi-modal corridor planning and design, neighborhood traffic management programs, traffic operations, simulation modeling, and bicycle and pedestrian system design. Mr. Dock's experience leading a nationwide initiative on urban street design has placed him at the forefront of work that is developing a transect-based framework for street design. His work with mixed-use centers, suburban transit-oriented development, and analytical tools to address connectivity and transit readiness is nationally recognized, both by the Transportation Research Board and the Urban Land Institute, for which he has authored a book entitled Developing Around Transit with other nationally recognized individuals, RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE Access Minneapolis 10-Year Transportation Plan, Minneapolis, MN. Project Manager for citywide transportation plan and implementation strategy for all modes of movement in Minneapolis. US 29 North Corridor Study, Charlottesville, VA. Project Manager for a joint City/County/State/MPO design study of principal arterial roadway and intersection improvements in the US 29 corridor. Evergreen lRT Charrette, Vancouver, BC. Lead traffic engineer for international peer review of street-running LRT extension of SkyTrain. Greater South dale land Use and Transportation Study, Edina, MN. Project Manager for transportation aspects of district-level redevelopment of premier retail area of suburban Minneapolis into mixed-usefTOD. Included development of transit network and ridership estimates. NCHRP 25-25 Task 20: The Role of State DOTs in TOO. Part of consultant team retained to evaluate how state DOTs can be more effective in supporting TOO. Form-Based Code, Grand Rapids, MI. Project Manager for development of urban street design guidelines for a Transect-based region-wide form-based code for the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council. Recipient of 2006 Best Practices award from the Insititute of Transportation Emgomeers. Context Sensitive Design Guidelines for Major Urban Thorough- fares. Part of a consultant team retained by ITE to develop new guidance for urban street design for the Federal Highway Administration. M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of Iteris, Inc. Stillwater Bridge Forecasting Model Peer Review, Twin Cities, MN. One of a four-member team that conducted a peer review of the forecasting methods used for a new river crossing. Concerns included adequate inclusion of growth inducement. 1-35W Access Project Peer Review, Minneapolis, MN. Provided peer review of forecasting methodology and results and alternatives development for the 1-35W Access project and for Lake Street in Minneapolis. Findings influenced changes in traffic forecasts and subsequent design alternatives for the freeway access project. Transportation and Regional Growth, Minneapolis-St. Paul Region, MN. Co-Principal Investigator for university research to develop and utilize transportation forecasting model enhancements to measure individual and accumulative impacts of transit-supportive urban design. North Metro Land UserrransitfTransportation Analysis, Twin Cities, MN. Project Manager for evaluation of district-level smart growth plans for implementation by seven suburban communities; included subarea forecasting model development and analysis and arterial network design. Design/Development Principles for Livable Arterials, Minneapolis-St. Paul Region, MN. Co-Principal Investigator for Mn/DOT -sponsored research on arterial street design and land use patterns. McKnight Foundation Transportation White Paper, Minneapolis, MN. Analyzed grant-funding priorities in relation to regional transportation issues; prepared white paper. Franklin Avenue LRT Station Area Implementation Plan. Project Manager for transportation aspects of station area TOO master plan. Included pedestrian design and reorganization of street system to support increased connectivity and walkabilty. Smart Growth Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul Region, MN. Project Manager for preparation of transportation assessments and design elements for five pilot Transit Oriented Development (TOO) smart growth sites distributed around the Twin Cities metro area. Context-Based Thoroughfare Design: Twin Cities Case Studies. Project Manager for case studies of nine urban arterials iin conjunction with new urban street design guidelines. Ramsey Town Center, Ramsey, MN. Project manager for transportation and parking elements of 300- acre greenfield mixed-use town center in Ramsey, MN; developed on-site roadway, pedestrian, bicycle and transit systems, designed town center roadways, and defined off-site regional roadway and transit needs. Developed a transit-ready design in anticipation of commuter rail serving the site. Multi-Modal Station Area Master Plan, Minneapolis, MN. Project Manager for development of Transit Oriented Development (TOO) based master plan for downtown Minneapolis commuter rail terminal. Included interface with Hiawatha Light Rail Transit (LRT), Metro Transit bus system, and urban greenway- bicycle trail. Transit Corridor Plans. Lead Transportation Planner for three Urban Land Institute Advisory Panels, two in Charlotte, NC for South Corridor (LRT) and for West Corridor (commuter rail), and one in Chicago, IL for transit oriented redevelopment at rapid transit stations. Northwest Corridor Planning and Design Framework, Hennepin County, MN. Project Manager for transportation elements of urban design framework for arterial transitway corridor; included analysis of travel markets, cross section requirements, Transit Oriented Development (TOO) planning, and intersection operations analysis. www.iteris.com fcd@iteris.com Page 2 of 3 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . M Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of Iteris, Inc. State Street Corridor, Boise, ID. Project Manager for development and evaluation of alternatives for arterial corridor; included analysis of travel patterns, cross section requirements, and intersection operations analysis. Lowry Avenue Corridor Plan, Minneapolis, MN. Project manager for transportation and parking elements of arterial corridor redevelopment in Minneapolis; determination of roadway cross section, bicycle, pedestrian needs and transit component. 1-494 Cedar to France Travel Demand Management Study, Hennepin County, MN. Project Manager for development of district-level TDM program for Richfield/Bloomington portion of 1-494 Corridor in the Twin Cities metro area. NW Quadrant Alternative Urban Areawide Review, New Brighton, MN. Project Manager for traffic impact analysis for mixed-use development. Northeast Diagonal Land UselTransit Study, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, MN. Project Manager for transportation elements of an analysis of land use effects along transitway corridor; included ridership forecasts and analysis of local and regional transportation system effects of TOD at station areas. Access Management, MnlDOT. Project Manager for preparation of access management criteria and access categories and spacing guidelines for Mn/DOT's Office of Investment Management. Downtown Specific Plan, Livermore, CA. Project Manager for transportation elements of downtown revitalization plan; included development of parking demand model and traffic management plan. PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS Dunphy, Robert, Robert Cervera, Fred Dock, Douglas Porter and Carol Swenson, Developing Around Transit: Strategies and Solutions That Work, Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C., 2004 Dock, Fred, Ellen Greenberg and Brian Bochner, A Multi-Dimensional Framework for Context Sensitive Design of Major Urban Streets, Transportation Research Record 1890, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2004 Swenson, Carol, and Fred Dock, Regional and Local Policy Implications for Implementing a Suburban Network of Transit-Oriented Development Centers, Transportation Research Record 1885, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2004 Dock, Fred and Carol Swenson, Transit-Oriented Urban Design Impacts on Suburban Land Use and Transportation Planning, Travel Demand and Land Use 2003, Transportation Research Record 1831, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2003 Greenberg, Ellen and Fred Dock, Design Guidance for Great Streets: Addressing Context Sensitivity for Major Urban Streets, 2nd Urban Street Symposium Compendium of Papers, Transportation Research Board, Washington, DC, 2003 Swenson, Carol, and Fred Dock, Urban Design, Transportation, Environment and Urban Growth: Transit- Supportive Urban Design Impacts on Suburban Land Use and Transportation Planning, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, 2003. Dock, F.C., Using Streets to Make Connections-Not Barriers, Mayors' Institute on City Design, Monterey, CA, October 2002 www.iteris.com fcd@iteris.com Page 3 of 3 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates EDUCATION BA, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Illinois, 1979 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners, No. 012562, 1996 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Minnesota APA Chapter Sensible Land Use Coalition a business unit of Iteris, Inc. William E. Thompsen, AICP Senior Transportation Planner EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Mr. Thompsen has over twenty-five years experience in project planning which includes preparing traffic circulation elements for re -development studies, corridor study environmental documentation, performing traffic impact studies and feasibility analyses, developing intermodal studies for metropolitan areas, and the evaluation of highway and transit components of long-range transportation plans. Mr. Thompsen's experience includes the use of travel demand models for preparing project traffic forecasts for corridor studies for various arterial and limited -access facilities. In addition, Mr. Thompsen's multi- faceted planning experience includes participation in the following: various land use planning and economic development projects; the preparation of socio- economic impact analyses for environmental assessment documents, preliminary engineering reports, and environmental impact statements; the preparation of bicycle and pedestrian environment quality of service indicators, performing highway capacity analysis studies; the development of traffic volumes for air quality and noise analyses; the preparation of freeway interchange modification reports (IMRs) and interchange justification reports (IJRs); and the preparation of regional transit development plans. Public involvement experience includes considerable interaction with stakeholders and local government technical representatives and the general public on major transportation projects. In addition, Mr. Thompsen's technical expertise includes a working knowledge of the TRANPLAN travel demand modeling software, and Highway Capacity Software (HCS). RECENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE US 29 North Transportation Corridor Study Charlottesville, VA - Project Manager for the multi -modal corridor study involving the preparation of alternative corridor land use and transportation improvements study. Project involved developing traffic forecasts for the 11 mile corridor study for multiple alternative highway networks combined with alternative development frameworks (land use scenarios). Efforts also included presentation of various facets of the modeling component to project team comprised of local, regional and state agency personnel. Minneapolis Ten Year Transportation Plan, Minneapolis, MN - Project Planner assisting team to develop a citywide transportation plan for the City of Minneapolis. The plan contains both short and mid term strategies for transportation for the City with an emphasis on Downtown transit, traffic and parking. Bicycling and pedestrian modes are also emphasized in the plan. Efforts have included community workshops, developing new transit strategies for Downtown and evaluating one and two-way street configurations in Downtown. The study will also develop implementation plans for two years and ten years in the future Brooklyn Corridor Transportation Access Study, Brooklyn Park, MN - Transportation Planner for project examining various strategies for improving community cohesion in the Stable Neighborhoods Action Plan. MMA's role in the project is to prepare an assessment of transportation infrastructure and transit services for the Zane Avenue Corridor and six other comparable areas to provide an understanding of role that transportation can play in fostering a healthy community. www.iteris.com wet@iteris.com Page 1 of 4 M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of lteris, Inc. Grand Rapids Downtown Plan, Grand Rapids, MN - Project Transportation Planner for project developing a master plan for the central business district. MMA's role in the project is to prepare an analysis of parking supply and long term needs for potential redevelopment activities and provide an understanding of the transportation implications of the land use/development/transportation scenario being developed for the study area. Midtown Greenway Access Study, Minneapolis, MN - Project Manager for study of regional pedestrian/bicycle transportation corridor across Minneapolis. Study goals were to locate access to the greenway through the central portion of the corridor from Fifth to Bloomington Avenues and connect the greeway with major attractions and development sites. Context-Based Thoroughfare Design: Twin Cities Case Studies - Project Planner for case studies of nine urban arterials in conjunction with new urban street design guidelines. Prepared as a project jointly sponsored by the Metropolitan Council and the Congress for the New Urbanism. US 29H250 Study, Charlottesville, VA - Project Planner for a joint City/County/State/MPO design study of principal arterial roadways and intersection / interchange improvements in the US 29/Hydraulic Road/US 250 corridors. Alternatives were created and evaluated using the collaborative efforts of State, Regional, County and City agencies. The designs for the corridor were evaluated using the VISSIM simulation model. 36th and France Avenue Transit Oriented Development (TO D), Robbinsdale, MN - Project Planner responsible for the transportation analysis of 36th and France Avenue TaD in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. The study used input from a local resident advisory committee to develop alternative development concepts. The input obtained at public workshops and open houses was then used to refine the plan and development concept. Osseo Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Osseo, MN - Project Transportation Planner responsible for data collection and analysis of a TaD near County Road 81 and Central Avenue in Osseo, Minnesota. The study analyzed existing and future parking requirements and created access plans to County Road 81 from the study area. Public workshops and individual land owner meetings were conducted to assist in creating various alternatives and redevelopment plans. US 34 Bridge Study, Belleview and Plattsmouth, NE. - Project transportation planner for a study of future travel demand for the potential development of several new Missouri River bridges serving Belleview and Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The study utilized the MAPA QRS II model (metro Omaha) as a basis of forecasting travel demand. Historic traffic growth and bridge user surveys were also used to estimate future traffic. Minnesota Department of Administration Traffic Study, St. Paul, MN - Project Manager for a traffic impact study for the development of a new shared laboratory for the Departments of Agriculture and Health and associated office buildings and parking for the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services. This project, conducted in conjunction with the preparation of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the MnDOA, examined the traffic circulation impacts related to development of 2,150 new parking spaces within the Capitol District near downtown St. Paul. The project involved identification of infrastructure deficiencies and providing recommended improvements. Project also involved agency coordination regarding review comments on the EAW and further refining parking demand through demand management, transit options and carpooling. www.iteris.com wet@iteris.com Page 2 of 4 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of Iteris, Inc. Grand Casino Mille lacs, Onamia, MN - Developed traffic and pedestrian circulation plan for an expansion program for this popular hotel/casino complex in north central Minnesota. Project also involved assessing proposed impacts of the westward realignment of adjacent Trunk Highway 169 upon access to the casino complex and the creation of a new entrance on the west side of the site. Considerable emphasis was placed upon enhancing pedestrian circulation and safety in providing access from the parking lot to the hotel, performance center, and casino. Minneapolis Water Works, City of Minneapolis, MN - This project involved assessing the existing security measures and identifying needs for policy as well as physical infrastructure changes to provide for enhanced security of the water plant. Assisted in the development of engineering plans for enhanced vehicular access for employee trips, sludge hauling trucks, and chemical deliveries. Project also involved coordination with Anoka County and the City of Fridley on roadway plan review. Richmond Intermodal Transportation Facility Study, Richmond, VA - Project Manager for this intermodal study for the Richmond urban area. This project, conducted for the Capital Region Airport Commission, in conjunction with the Richmond Regional Planning and Development Commission, involved the development of freight forecasts by mode, identification of infrastructure deficiencies within the region and recommended a program of improvements for implementation to promote a seamless system for the movement of people and goods. Interstate 4 Project Development & Environment Study, Osceola, Orange, Seminole and Volusia Counties, Fl - Transportation Planner for this 43-mile Project Development and Environment study on 1- 4 from SR 528 in Orange County to east of SR 472 in Volusia County. This project, conducted for the Florida Department of Transportation, District Five, involves the preliminary engineering, traffic and environmental analyses, as well as exhaustive public involvement efforts to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The 1-4 EIS is one of the most complex in the State of Florida and included the preparation of Urban Design Guidelines for Aesthetics and an assessment of impacts to historic properties. Coordinated the preparation of the 1-4 System Access Modification Report, which served as the overall document seeking approval from FHW A for modified and new access to 1-4. This document involved preparing traffic forecasts and analyses for 79 miles of Interstate and 43 interchanging crossroads. District wide Design Traffic for PD&E and Design, Florida Department of Transportation, District Five - Deland, Fl - Project Manager for development of design traffic for various projects in the Florida Department of Transportation's District Five. Responsibilities have included preparation of over 150 various PD&E Design Traffic Reports and various pavement-resurfacing projects. Reports included recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian enhancements. Travel demand modeling efforts for this District wide contract have included extensive use of the current TRANPLAN/FSUTMS models for the Orlando, Ocala, Brevard, and Volusia Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Interstate 4 Interchange Justification Report, Orange and Osceola Counties, Fl - Transportation Planner for the preparation of a "systems-level" Interchange Justification Report for Walt Disney Imagineering, which included the evaluation of a 21-mile segment of 1-4. The project involved Federal and State approval requests for three new interchanges and modifications to two existing interchanges in the Northwest Osceola and Southwest Orange County area. The approval of additional highway infrastructure has supported the continued development of the Walt Disney World property, including the new Animal Kingdom theme park and the neotraditional Town of Celebration. GreeneWay (Northwest Beltway) Study, Orange, lake and Seminole Counties, Fl - Transportation Planner for the preparation of corridor land use and community impact studies. Was responsible for developing traffic forecasts for the 3D-mile long expressway corridor study. Performed traffic assignments www.iteris.com wet@iteris.com Page 3 of 4 M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of lteris, Inc. for numerous alternative highway networks. Efforts also included assisting with public presentations of the project. Analyzed existing and proposed land uses for the social and environmental impacts of proposed corridor alignments for the Beltway. 1-4 Corridor Study, Osceola, Orange, Seminole Counties, FL - Performed the future travel demand modeling through the use of FDOT's UTPS Mainframe program. Extensive coordination with FDOT, Orlando MPO staff, and other local officials throughout the duration of the study. Project involved development of an ultimate 1-4 Master Plan that included an upgraded mainline facility and collector- distributor roadways to meet projected 2010 travel demands. Orlando International Airport Traffic Study, Orlando, FL - Prepared sub-regional traffic study which evaluated twelve land use and transportation network alternatives to determine long-term surface transportation needs for the airport and the rapidly developing surrounding area. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority used the study for prioritizing regional access enhancements. State Road 44 Corridor Action Plan, Citrus and Sumter Counties, FL - Responsible for the development and preparation of the SR 44 Corridor Action Plan. The plan, conducted for a segment of the designated Florida Intrastate Highway System (FIHS), contains recommended short-term operational and long-term facility enhancement improvements. Environmental concerns associated with the improvement of SR 44 were also identified and summarized. Hernando County Model Development, Hernando County, FL - Prepared Hernando County Base Year (1990) FSUTMS model data sets and highway network. Responsible for all input data sets for subsequent model validation efforts. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Orlando, FL - Five years experience as a transportation planner for the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Served as MPO staff member with significant involvement in public interaction and preparation of the Orlando Urban Area Transportation Study (OUATS) Year 2005 long-range plan of highway and transit network improvements. Extensive involvement with the MPO's Citizens' Advisory Committee, Transportation Technical Committee and numerous technical sub-committees. Also compiled multi-year transportation improvement programs and unified planning work programs. Initiated bicycle planning activities including bicycle/motorist crash analyses. Involved in the preparation of numerous technical reports documenting the OUATS Year 2005 Long-Range Plan Update. Development of Regional Impact Studies (DRI) - Reviewed the transportation sections of numerous Development of Regional Impact Studies while employed at the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. Presented recommendations to ECFRPC Project Review Committee for formal action. Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Dubuque, IA - Served as MPO coordinator for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study while serving on the staff of the East Central Intergovernmental Association in Dubuque, Iowa. Responsibilities included preparation of Transit Development Plans and annual Transportation Improvement Program. Assisted transit agencies with the preparation of grant applications for State and Federal funding for capital and operating assistance. BPAC Chairman, METROPLAN Orlando (MPO), Orlando, FL - Served as Chairman of the METROPLAN Orlando Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee from January to April 2000. Prior to this, served as Vice-Chair from mid-1997. The BPAC is an advisory committee of the Orlando MPO dealing with the prioritization of bicycle and pedestrian projects primarily funded through enhancement monies. Bicyclist and pedestrian safety issues are frequently discussed and are the topic of ongoing studies as part of METROPLAN's Unified Planning Work Program. www.iteris.com wet@iteris.com Page 4 of4 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . I- !- . Ie . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. - . . . M Meyer, Mohaddes Associates EDUCATION MURP, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2003 Graduate Certificate in Transportation Studies, Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 2002 Bachelor of Architecture, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India, 2000 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Institute of Transportation Engineers www.iteris.com a business unit of Iteris, Inc. Praveena Pidaparthi, AICP Transportation Planner EXPERIENCE SUMMARY Praveena Pidaparthi is an AICP certified planner with four years of experience in land use analysis, transportation planning, and transportation systems analysis. Prior to joining Iteris, Ms. Pidaparthi was involved with numerous transportation planning projects and corridor studies including the Northeast Wright County Sub-Area Transportation Study, the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Transportation Study and the St. Croix River Crossing Study. She has also worked on various MnDOT projects including the 2003 Update of the Regional Trade Centers of the Upper Midwest and the Minnesota Statewide Highway Systems Operation Plan. At lteris, Ms. Pidaparthi is currently involved with the City of Minneapolis Ten-Year Transportation Action Plan and the US 29 North Corridor Study in Charlottesville, Virginia. CURRENT PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Minneapolis Ten-Year Transportation Action Plan (Ongoing). Project Planner assisting team to develop a citywide transportation plan for the City of Minneapolis that will assess transportation needs for 2030 with particular emphasis on the next ten years. The plan will address a variety of transportation issues including pedestrian, bicycle, transit, automobiles, and freight. Tasks for this study include the development of new transit operation scenarios for downtown, street design guidelines, and evaluating one and two-way street configurations in downtown. US 29 North Transportation Corridor Study, Charlottesville, VA (Ongoing). Project Planner for the study of a 11-mile multi-modal corridor of US 29 North. Tasks for this project include the analysis of various land use scenarios along the corridor and developing traffic forecasts for each of these roadway network alternatives. PREVIOUS PROJECT EXPERIENCE Minnesota Statewide Highway Systems Operation Plan. Project Transportation Planner for Minnesota's first statewide systems operation study that provided a framework for managing key maintenance activities throughout Minnesota. This involved documenting major trends and key factors, develop performance measures, and identify funding gaps for MnDOT's maintenance operation activities. Level of service changes and priorities for various maintenance activities were identified and implementation strategies were recommended to MnDOT's Districts and Offices. plp@iteris.com Page 1 of 2 M. Meyer, Mohaddes Associates a business unit of Iteris, Inc. Regional Trade Centers of the Upper Midwest - 2003 Update. The 2003 study was an update to the 1999 study that identified and classified trade centers in seven states of the Upper Midwest, including Minnesota, into a six-level hierarchy of places. Using the Census Buereau's Urban Area and Urban Cluster classification, ESRl's zip code data was aggregated into trade centers and attributed with business data from Dun and Bradstreet Corporation to identify level changes in the relatively large trade centers. Northeast Wright County Sub-Area Transportation Study. As Project Transportation Planner, analyzed existing land use trends and development patterns and proposed a dense network of arterial and collector street system in the sub-area to cater to the needs of the growing communities. This involved recommendation of roadway jurisdictional changes and identification of state aid system needs. Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan. Project Transportation Planner for this Plan that involved coordination between numerous agencies including MnDOT, NDDOT, FMCOG, and Cities of Fargo and Moorhead. Assisted in the development of future transportation system needs and identifying funding needs for various roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the study area. Benton County CSAH 29/8 Corridor Study. The purpose of the CSAH 29/8 Corridor Study was to provide better regional connectivity in the Benton County. This included the development of various corridor alignments for CSAH 29/8. The various alternatives were then compared with each other based on design and safety criteria, impacts to wetlands and property owners, and compatibility with regional and county plans. St. Croix River Crossing- Environmental Impact Statement. Assisted in identifying impacts to residential, commercial, and agricultural properties along the various corridor alternatives. This involved calculation of right-of-way needed for each alternative, analysis of socio-economic impacts to properties, and providing recommendations to mitigate impacts. www.iteris.com plp@iteris.com Page 2 of 2 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Brian Larson, AlA Education: St.Olaf College - Northfield MN Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art - 1979 University of Colorado Masters Degree in Architecture - 1982 Experience: Mr. Larson has practiced architecture for over 20 years. He has worked on a variety of public and private sector projects at Anderson Dale Architects in St.Paul and Heise Vanney Associates in Minneapolis. In 1985 Brian joined The Leonard Parker Associates Architects (TLPA) where he became a Principal and Vice President. At TLPA, Brian was involved in the design and management of a number of prominent building projects including University of Missouri Law School, Washburn Community Library, Minnesota Judicial Center, and the U.S. Embassy in Santiago, Chile. Mr. Larson was the winner of the first Rapson Traveling Fellowship, a design competition for architects in Minnesota. With the Fellowship, his independent study" Winter City Design in Scandinavian Architecture" was completed while living in Oslo, Norway. Mr. Larson has been a teaching associate in architectural graphics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and in architectural design at the University of Colorado, Denver. He has been a guest design critic at the University of Minnesota Architecture School, and guest lecturer at Augsburg College Scandinavian studies programs and The Minnesota Compleat Scholar program. In 1993 Mr. Larson formed Stefan/Larson Associates, an Architecture and Landscape Design firm in Stillwater. In 1999 the firm changed ownership and name to Larson Brenner Architects and continues to provide innovative design on a wide range of residential and commercial projects. Recent Project Examples: Fairhill Community Master PlanninQ, Farmington MN: Design consultant for planning and architecture for new 1000 acre master planned community. Includes design guidelines for residential and commercial development, design of sales center and community recreation facilities. Stonemill Farms Community Center and Pool, Woodbury, MN: A $3.4 million dollar complex with outdoor pool and pool buildings, trails, parks, community rooms and theater. Completed in 2004. Camp Butwin LodQe BuildinQ. Eagan, MN: A 10,000 sf. lodge building and retreat center, including meeting rooms, stage, and commercial kitchen in a rustic log-themed structure. JenninQs State Bank. Stillwater MN: A 8,500 sf., $2 million bank and office building forming a commercial/residential area transition, with vaulted wood ceilings and four lane drive through. FamilvMeans Office BuildinQ. Stillwater, MN: A new 18,500 sq. ft. office building for a nonprofit community services agency, including large community meeting room. Completed in 2003. Grand Rapids Community Librarv. Grand Rapids, MN: Mr. Larson was Project Architect / Designer on this 28,000 sq. ft. library in a joint venture with TLPA architects. Completed in 2000. Master Plan and Phase 1 Outdoor Pools and Pool BuildinQ for Camp Butwin. Eagan, MN: A Master Plan maps development of this eighty acre outdoor camp site with planning for a Main Lodge building, Retreat Center, Recreation, Arts and Nature buildings, Pool and Pool building. Jewish Community Center of St. Paul. Additions/Renovations: Several phased additions and renovations to an existing community center. New construction included a large day care center with six new and five remodeled classrooms, administrative office addition, teen lounge, study areas, dance and fitness room additions. Renovations included a new women's health club, locker rooms, fitness offices, spa areas, swimming pool, auditorium, public meeting rooms, classrooms and retail/reception areas. Shriners Hospital for Children, Minneapolis, MN: A series of projects for the Hospital include development of accessible trails and playground, exterior meeting structure, office, administration and laboratory remodeling. Registration: Registered Architect in the State of Minnesota since 1985 Affiliations: American Institute of Architects, Stillwater Rotary Club . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Jay Demma Senior PlannerlMarket Researcher ~'-IIf.L '71 ~~ DSU Experience Jay Demma directs the operations of real estate market research for DSUIBonestroo, overseeing all aspects of research, client relations, and report production. Jay has a 1 O-year background in real estate market research, and has held a variety of staff and executive positions at leading market research firms in the Twin Cities and Philadelphia before joining DSUIBonestroo in 2006. He has worked on hundreds of research and consulting assignments throughout the United States, providing market expertise on virtually all land use types, especially housing, commercial/mixed-use and urban redevelopment. Jay's research has provided critical understanding of the real estate market involving some of the Twin Cities' highest profile and most complex developments. Jay worked with the City of St. Paul to analyze the impact of the proposed Bridges of St. Paul project - a 74-acre mixed-use development with approximately 1 million square feet of commercial space and 1,100 units of housing - on the City's housing market and tax base, The analysis included demand forecasting as well as development of a fiscal impact methodology unique to the City of St. Paul and the proposed project, Jay has also directed market feasibility studies for several of Downtown Minneapolis' larger condominium projects that are currently under development, including Skyscape, Phoenix on the River, and the Revue, Jay has guest lectured on the topic of real estate market research at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, has published articles on the senior housing market in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal, and authored the annual report, "Senior Housing Update," published by Maxfield Research, on the state of the senior housing market in the Twin Cities from 2004 to 2006. He is also an associate member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Professional Experience 2004-2006 2001-2004 1999-2000 1996-1999 Vice President, Maxfield Research Senior Market Analyst, Maxfield Research Project Director, Response Center (Philadelphia, PAl Project Manager, Eshelman & Townsend (Philadelphia, PAl Education Masters Candidate - Urban and Regional Planning University of Minnesota, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, Geography University of Minnesota . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Dave Callister EXPERIENCE . Eighteen years of local government management experience, including both Metro and Greater Minnesota cities. . Joined Ehlers in 2004 with a primary focus of serving cities, townships, counties, public utilities, and special districts in Minnesota. . Extensive knowledge and background in local government finance to provide cities, townships, counties, public utilities, and special districts with the information necessary to make sound financial decisions. . Experience in managing financial issues including operating and capital budgets, long-range fiscal planning, and project management. . Expertise in commercial and residential development and redevelopment projects, including utilization of tax increment financing. . Experience in real estate transactions, including land acquisition, relocation, and negotiations with developers and property owners. . Expertise in building relationships with residents, businesses, and intergovernmental organizations. SPECIAL EXPERTISE . Creating and implementing fmancing plans for public improvements, including facilities, utilities, and infrastructure. . Municipal finance. . Obtaining grants to acquire and clean up environmentally sensitive properties. . Obtaining federal, state, and county grants to assist with affordable housing projects. . Alternative revenue sources. . Researching and preparing information to request special state legislation, particularly in the areas of local government aid and transportation funding. . Redevelopment of older downtown areas. . Fiscal Impact Studies addressing development and annexation issues. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS . International City/County Management Association (lCMA) . Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA) . Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association . Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Mark Ruff, CIPFA Executive Vice President/Director Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), Concordia College, Moorhead, !llinnesota - Summa Cum Laude Master of Arts (Public Affairs), Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota Certified Independent Public Finance Advisor EXPERIENCE . Actively involved in local government finance since 1988. . Member of Ehlers & Associates Board of Directors. . Financial Advisor for various types of bond issues include general obligation debt supported by taxes, housing revenue bonds, capital appreciation issues, revenue bonds, current and advance refundings, cash flow financings, lease purchase financings, bond ratings and credit enhancements. . Participated in over 250 different development and redevelopment projects covering all forms of local participation in the development process including essential function bonds finance for senior and family housing, EDA financed manufacturing facilities, Livable Communities, programs for single family and rental housing, and evaluation of private development projects. . Specialist in financial planning for cities. . Advised many small cities, regional centers, and Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs on general and specialized public finance issues. SPECIAL EXPERTISE . Regular speaker at conferences including the League of Minnesota Cities, Sensible Land Use Coalition, Government Financial Officers Association, and the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organizations. . Financial Planning for cities . Housing finance . Property taxation policy . Mixed-use redevelopment project planning and finance . Revenue debt structure including recreational projects and utility debt . Tax increment financing PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS . National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Organizations . Economic Development Association of Minnesota . Minnesota Government Finance Officers Association . Minnesota Institute of Public Finance (Board Member, current President) . National Association of Independent Public Financial Advisors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Ie . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal REFERENCES ~,,~ '71 ~~ DSU Ross Olson - City of Sauk Rapids City Administrator 115 2nd Ave North Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 320-258-5303 FAX: 320-258-5359 Craig Ebeling - City of Burnsville City Manager 100 Civic Center Parkway Burnsville, MN 55337 952-895-4465 FAX: 952-895-4464 Craig Waldron - City of Oakdale City Administrator 1584 Hadley Avenue North Oakdale, MN 55128 612-739-5086 FAX: 651-730-2818 Patti Gartland - City of Sartell City Administrator 310 2nd Street South Sartell, MN 56377 320-253-2171 FAX: 320-253-3337 Matt Glaesman - City of St. Cloud Planning Director 400 2nd Street North St. Cloud, MN 56301 320-255-7200 FAX: 320-255-7297 Dwight Picha - City of Woodbury Community Development Director 8301 Valley Creek Road Woodbury, MN 55125 651-714-3533 FAX: 651-714-3501 61 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal 62 . . . ~"If"", . '716. DP. . . . -; -I . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :e . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF METROPOLITAN COUNCIL DSU/Bonestroo has extensive experience working with Metro Council on many city comprehensive plans, environmental reviews, and infrastructure plans and projects, Sherri Buss, the Client Services Manager or this project team, worked as a planner at Metro Council for almost 10 years, Recent Bonestroo project experience with the Met Council includes the Elm Creek Interceptor in Medina, and Lift Station planning for the City of Chaska. DSU/Bonestroo recently completed a comprehensive plan amendment for the City of Woodbury's commercial and industrial land, compiling the necessary information to process the amendment with the Metropolitan Council. Over the last decade, DSU/Bonestroo has processed comprehensive plans or significant amendments in the cities of Burnsville, Vadnais Heights, Forest Lake, Lilydale, St. Paul Park, and others, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Potential Conflicts of Interest with Private Developers and Metropolitan Council Phil Carlson, DSU, (who is not part of this project team for this proposal) recently worked for US Homes- Orrin Thompson on the Millbrook Residential PUD project in Stillwater, During the past two years, Phil helped to resolve a number of planning and design issues among the project developer, City of Stillwater, and public agencies. This work has been completed. If selected to lead the Comprehensive Plan project, DSU/Bonestroo will not work with private developers in Stillwater during this project. Bonestroo is currently working with the Metropolitan Council-MCES on several interceptor projects around the Twin Cities Area, These projects include planning, design, and construction services, None of these projects is within the Stillwater "sewer shed" area. Our firms and our subcontractors have no potential or actual conflicts of interest that would affect our work on the Stillwater Comprehensive Plan if we are selected to lead this project. 63 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal 64 .1 . . ~"If"", . '71__ oPi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal COST OF SERVICES FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Our proposal includes a work program and cost estimate for all phases of the project, based on the nature and scope of work in each phase, and our experience with similar projects. Because of the scale of this project and its dynamic and multi-faceted nature, it is impossible to anticipate all of the factors that could affect the scope, timing, and nature of the proposed services. We also recognize that you need to establish a clear working understanding regarding costs for the City, while accommodating issues that arise during the project process. ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU We have therefore used our best judgment in projecting the nature and scope of the consultant's involvement. We are open to modifying any aspect of this proposal to achieve a better result for the City, We will make every effort to manage costs, and we will undertake only that work that has been discussed and approved by the City. All work and meetings will be computed on a Time-Plus-Materials basis, Costs for work and materials that may be requested, in addition to the services listed, will be added to the estimated figure, Subsequent additional services, if required, will be authorized in writing based upon a contract addendum, A breakdown of the estimated cost of services for the Comprehensive Plan is shown below and a detailed cost estimate is on the following page. A separate breakdown and cost estimate for the Downtown Plan are included at the end of the cost section of this proposal. The" not-to-exceed" estimated cost for all services related the Comprehensive Plan is $91,938, and $3,000 for reimbursable expenses, which include the printing costs associated with numerous copies of materials requested in the RFP for transmittal, as well as materials for use by City staff and officials, the Task Force, Planning Commission and City Council throughout the process, These expenses could be reduced depending upon the willingness of the City to reproduce and print documents in-house. City's Responsibilities The proposed City responsibilities are: . Providing electronic copies where available of the existing plans, ordinances and studies relevant to the planning process, Having this information readily available in an electronic format is an assumption of our cost estimate. . Providing digital base maps and existing map layers, including digital parcel or ownership data, as available, . Notification, mailings, and meeting invitations to the public, Steering Committee members, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. . Review draft chapters, draft plan, and provide comments in a timely manner, based on the project schedule, This estimate also assumes that mapping information is provided to DSU/ Bonestroo by the City in a ready- to-use GIS format. This information could include parcel data, City boundary, current zoning, land use, natural resource, and infrastructure data. Depending on how and if this information needs to be revised or modified by DSU/ Bonestroo in order to be used in the planning process, it may be considered additional service and billed to the City in addition to the estimated budget. Measures to Contain Cost DSU/ Bonestroo will work closely with the City to manage costs. Strategies for containing costs will include: . City Staff reproduction of materials for distribution to the Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City Council . The use of teleconferences with City Staff in place of weekly meetings . Internet-based public communication efforts . Joint meetings of the Planning Commission and City Council 65 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Cost Estimate November 2006 Task 1.1 Task 1.2 Task 1.3 Task 1.4 Phase 1: Initiation, Inventory and Analysis Task Description Joint Initiation Meeting Data Collection and Analysis Base Mapping and Regional Planning Designation Preparation of Background Report Phase 1 Subtotal Total Cost $15,225 Phase 2: Vision and Goals Task Description Public ParticipationNisioning Sessions City Wide Visioning (cost per mtg, is $3,129) Prepare Vision and Goals Community forum #1 Joint Planning Commission/City Council Review Task 2,1 Task 2.2 Task 2.3 Task 2.4 Phase 2 Subtotal Phase 3: Alternatives Task 3,1 Task 3,2 Task 3.3 Task 3.4 Task 3.5 Phase 3 Subtotal $22,150 Task Description Prepare Draft Alternatives Steering Committee/Planning Commission Design Workshops Revise Alternatives Community forum #2 Alternate Approval $16,370 Task 4.1 Task 4,2 Task 4,3 Task 4.4 Phase 4: Prepare Public Draft for Review Task Description Prepare public draft for review Joint Planning Commission/City Council Workshop final Steering Committee Review and Community forum #3 Public Draft Approval Phase 4 Subtotal $30,508 Task 5.1 Task 5,2 Phase 5: Met Council Review and Final Draft Plan Task Description Prepare final Plan Final Plan Approval Phase 5 Subtotal Grand Total $7,685. $91,938 66 . . . ~"If"", . '71.. D.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal COST OF SERVICES FOR DOWNTOWN STILLWATER FRAMEWORK PLAN ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU The scope of services includes a cost estimate for all phases of the project, based on our experience and tied to assumptions about the nature and scope of our work in each phase, Because of the scale of this project and its dynamic and multi-faceted nature, it is impossible to anticipate all of the factors that could affect the scope, timing, and nature of our services. We have used our best judgment in projecting the nature and scope of our involvement. We will make every effort to keep costs down, and undertake only that work that has been discussed with and approved by the Development Team, PHASE I: Understanding What Exists, What Has Been Done, and What Is Planned Task Description Base Optional Task 101: Project initiation with City Staff Task 102: Refine base information Task 103: Understanding Downtown Stillwater - review and synthesize past studies Task 104: Project initiation with Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and Downtown Steering Committee. Task 105: Steering Committee meeting #1: issues and opportunities Task 106: Urban design analysis Task 107: Transportation and parking assessment Task 108: Steering Committee meeting #2: Task 109: Market analysis of Stillwater in the regional context Task 110: Steering Committee Meeting #3: Review draft of market research Task 111: Synthesis of issues, opportunities, goals and objectives Task 112: Steering Committee Meeting #4: refine vision, design principles, goals and objectives Phase 1: Sub Total $34,450 Phase 2: Downtown Design Framework Plan Task Description Task 201: Preliminary Design Alternatives Framework Plan 1. Selected sites redevelopment alternatives a, Update North End Study b. Main Street to North Lowell Park c. Parking lot sites 1, 2, & 3 2. Open Space improvements 3. Street design and transportation alternatives 4, Parking strategies Task 202: Test alternatives and financial feasibility Task 203: Prepare 3-D illustrative images Task 204: Steering Committee meeting #5: Task 205: Community design workshop Task 206: Refine Framework Plan Task 207: Steering Committee meeting #6: Base Optional $5,350 $5,350 $ 2,400 $3,000 $ 7 ,400 Phase 2: Sub Total $41,370 $10,400 67 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal Phase 3: Implementation and Plan Preparation Task Description Base Task 301: Public Improvements Open Space improvements Street design and transportation alternatives Parking strategies Task 302: Recommendations to amend zoning ordinance Task 303: Community organization and promotion Task 304: Recommendations for design review and enforcement strategies Task 305: Steering Committee Meeting #7: Implementation Workshop Task 306: Community open house Task 307: Meeting with the City Council Phase 3 Sub Total Optional $920 $2,000 $1,380 $8,720 $4,300 Phase 4: Preparation of the final Downtown Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan Task Description Task 401, Prepare Framework Plan documents Task 402, Review Draft Report Task 403, Meeting with City Council and final presentation to the community Task 404, Final Master Plan document Base Phase 4 Sub Total $15,160 Total "Not-to-Exceed" Cost Estimate All Phases Downtown Plan Base $99,700 Additional Meetings . 1/2 day community design charette . Steering committee meeting . Presentation to City Councilor Commissions . Staff meetings Optional Optional $14,700 68 . . . ~"If"", . '71&. DlI'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . 300 FIRST AVE N SUITE 210 MINNEAPOLIS. MN SS401-2609 TEl: 612-339-3300 FAX: 612-337-S601 WEB: DSUPLAN,COM COMMUNITY PLANNING LAND PLANNING URBAN DESIGN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MARKET RESEARCH ~~.L 71f DSU Dahlgren, Shard low and Uban, Inc. 2006 STANDARD RATE SCHEDULE Staff Member Rate Principal $150.00 to $210.00 Market Analyst $75.00 to $125.00 GIS Specialist $60.00 to $85.00 GIS Technician $45.00 to $65.00 Senior Planner $55.00 to $130.00 Planner $40.00 to $80.00 Landscape Architect $55.00 to $120.00 CADD Specialist $50.00 to $75.00 Draftsperson/Designer $40.00 to $85.00 Administrative Accountant $40.00 to $75.00 Administrative Assistant $40.00 to $60.00 Outside Consultants Cost Plus 5% Supplies Cost Plus 15% Expenses Cost Plus 15% Mileage $0.445 Per Mile Travel Time Over 1 Hour 1/2 Hourly Rate Expert Testimony Two Times Hourly Rate (4 hour minimum) Past Due Accounts 1.5% per month . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU WORK PROGRAM - COMPREHESIVE PLAN UPDATE The City will select a Steering Committee to lead the Comprehensive Plan update process. This Steering Committee will support broad community participation and input throughout the process. Its recommendations will be summarized and presented to the City Council The Steering Committee will meet regularly throughout the process and attend joint Public Forums, neighborhood meetings and Open House meetings that include the broader community during the process, We also anticipate the participation of City Staff throughout the process. Staff members possess the expertise and first-hand knowledge of the city and its technical details necessary to drive effective decision- making. We have planned for weekly meetings or teleconferences with City Staff to coordinate and discuss progress. The process will also include public meetings of the Planning Commission, Joint Planning Board, and regular work sessions of the Council. We propose a five phase process as a framework for the Comprehensive Planning process. The attached Process Diagram shows the phases in more detail, Phase 1: Initiation, Inventory and Analysis: This phase includes the initiation of the process with the Steering Committee in a public open house setting to introduce the public to the process, benefits of the comprehensive plan process, how the public can be a voice of the plan and encourage broad community involvement. This phase also includes the collection and analysis of all necessary background data, base mapping and the production of a background report, The goal is to fully understand Stillwater and what factors will influence and guide the planning process. This background report becomes an important tool to help set the stage for participants in the visioning process, J, J Joint Initiation Meeting DSU/Bonestroo will present the planning process to the Steering Committee and the public and answer questions, Roles and expectations of the Steering Committee members, consultant, and City Staff will be reviewed. . History . Land use . Demographics . Housing . Employment and economic data . Natural resources . Transportation . Existing plans and ordinances 1.2 Data Collection and Analysis Data will be collected and analyzed from the following areas: The project initiation focuses on understanding Stillwater and creating a "big-picture" background report to use in public participation exercises. 1.3 Base Mapping DSU/ Bonestroo will prepare base maps of the City, including existing land use, regional context, zoning and others as necessary to understand and communicate relevant issues, These visuals are an important tool in the public participation process. It is assumed as part of our cost estimate that City Staff will provide DSU/Bonestroo with an updated existing land use inventory for use in the process as well as any parcel data. 69 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal 1.4 Background Report This phase will conclude with a Background Report that summarizes the collected information, DSU/Bonestroo will facilitate a Steering Committee meeting, and a joint Planning Commission and City Council Workshop to present the Background Report and collect input. The process will only move to Phase 2 once approval of the Background Report has been given by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. Deliverable: Background Report Phase 2: Vision and Goals 2, 1 Public Participation/Visioning Sessions: Public Participation is central to the Comprehensive Planning process. An update to the Comprehensive Plan is an opportunity for the entire community to come together, discuss and provide input as to where the City has been, where the City is today and most importantly the vision that defines the quality of the community residents want to live in by the year 2030, It is essential that this effort be community based and include a broad spectrum of community input. By nature the City is dynamic in its neighborhood mix from historical, mainly single family neighborhoods that have seen fairly static growth and change to larger master planned communities with organized associations and finally new urban style development within the historic downtown, The business community is composed of equally varied and involved groups of downtown business owners, those in the west business park and newer commerciallretails areas along Hwy 36. Because neighborhoods and business committees are different and face different issues and challenges it is important to encourage their participation in the most effective manner, ~ :::-"::-"::"'-::.:='= J~L\JI'" =.c::"-'::___-=~ ...,:\UY.JUl =-......~.. --...- ..-..... ~..- ---;; == .'..}'-- ...-..,- _7,.... =.l..= ~...::::;::;=:::: fir] ------.... =---- -,I. '''_4___.''_. ..... ----........ ........._---~- ------- s:-.;;:-rr~~ Lld'~ ---...-- . -....--..- -...---.-- ..-. -.-- "-".-"''' --.- ...-..--.-- ------ - ._--~-- ...-...-...-...... .....--..-....... -.----...... --..--...... ----..--. ----- ....- . -"-.--- ............---. -...----- . . . ~"If"", . ~-. DP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To assist in gaining large public ._ participation DSU/ Bonestroo . can support the City on a variety of marketing efforts including newspaper articles, fact sheets, . website information, newsletter articles, cable, and other venues available, City Wide Visioning Session(s): Five City-wide visioning sessions are proposed for the Comprehensive Plan Update, (This includes City-wide visioning and three Public Forums used to share information and receive feedback), These sessions are designed to be open to the public and would include the widest scope of participation, This type of meeting would be used to kick off the Comprehensive Plan process, conduct City-wide visioning exercises and to provide feedback on the Downtown Plan Update to the City at large, The Steering Committee would be involved working in small group formats to discuss and gain insight on a variety of topics essential to the Comprehensive Plan, The session(s) will incorporate the SWOT process (includes discussion by all participants, sharing of information to large group and selecting top 3-4 choices in each discussion category) to gain insight into the City's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges. Generated ideas will be voted on by all participates and tallied, These responses will be summarized into vision/issue statements that will be directed toward a set of topic areas that can later be used in developing alternatives, plan policies and implementation strategies, These topic areas could include: . Land use and growth Transportation Housing Commercial areas Parks and trails Downtown plan Environment and natural resources protection Community facilities and services . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU The ultimate goal of each of these options is to provide the City the flexibility to create a tailored made public participation and visioning process that will provide the most well rounded and widest reaching result. A combination of efforts, full City wide and neighborhood specific small group meetings might be the ideal combination to reach the largest spectrum of the public. 2.2 Prepare Vision and Goal Statements Using input from all of the selected public participation/visioning sessions, DSUlBonestroo will prepare a set of vision and goal statements. The vision and goal statements will become the foundation for the plan update. These statements will be reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee before being presented at a Community Forum. 2.3 Community Forum #1 The vision and goal statements will be presented at a Community Forum to update and encourage the buy-in of the public. This meeting will also be used to update the public on the results of the visioning sessions, display design results, and collect additional input. Public Input Community Forum Deliverable: Final vision and goals A Community Forum is a community open-house style meeting where people are invited to view the draft plans in a friendly, informal setting. The meeting room is arranged with maps, drawings, and other information, with the consultants and City Staff available to answer questions individually. 2.4 Joint Planning Commission/City Council Review Finally, the Planning Commission and City Council will review the vision and goal statements in a joint meeting, Before the process moves to Phase 3, approval of the vision and goal statements must be given by both groups. __ r--"'r---------- '--~. H ~L! =-='. __ \J. :l\.. ==:: =:=~ '",: ,.- - _~ \l~~ ,.1 =-::~"""...~. ~~---..... /~~: ~ ~~i""r= ~I~ '1 ~ _~.'.tl== ..Y:' _-.. ,., +....... -.. --- :=.:--..;..--::- -- ,:,;.- "-- .::- --:;.-.;: -(~:.tfr.r!, ,.4.-: =':':..-;;l'. <. f' -:::- -- ,. -- =_.. Ii .. 0, .. .. "';1 ::-- ~..:_ '~.. ~L_"::- -'....- . . [:-- _-:?::a=- .-).t,~' _: .__"-. -=...---- ~ . ~ .Y. ,~') ~[f!1 ~~ ~;.131 Visual plans and maps representing the thoughts and ideas of participants will be vital to selecting the alternative plan, Phase 3: Alternatives DSU/ Bonestroo will develop up to three draft alternative land use concepts for achieving the vision and goals, 3, 1 Prepare Draft Alternatives Three concept alternatives will be designed to achieve the vision and goals within the context of the Comprehensive Plan. These alternatives will illustrate generalized land use, natural resources, transportation, parks, open space, redevelopment. and other pertinent features. The development of alternatives will focus primarily on visual representations including mapping, hand drawings, and graphics. Where necessary, narrative text will be used to communicate the intent of the different alternatives, DSU/ Bonestroo will work with City Staff to produce the most effective means to communicate alternative concepts to the Steering Committee and the public. 3.2 Steering Committee/Planning Commission Review of Alternatives The Steering Committee and Planning Commission will meet jointly twice to review and further develop the alternatives. We suggest these two meetings to allow for ample opportunity to review all facets of the alternative and provide feedback. City Staff will assist DSU/Bonestroo in collecting feedback on the three alternatives, 3.3 Revise Alternatives After these two meetings, DSU/Bonestroo will incorporate relevant feedback and develop a set of 71 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal final alternatives, A memorandum will be produced summarizing the design process and input collected. ].4 Steering Committee Meeting The Steering Committee will meet to approve the revised alternatives, ],5 Community forum #2 A Community Forum will be held to present all three alternatives in a public open house format. City Staff will assist DSU/ Bonestroo in collecting and summarizing public input on the alternatives for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council. ],6 Alternative Approval - Planning Commission After all input is synthesized, the Planning Commission will meet to recommend a preferred alternative. ],7 Alternative Approval - City Council The City Council will consider all input from the public, the Steering Committee, and the Planning Commission before choosing a preferred alternative, Deliverable: Preferred Alternative Phase 4: Public Draft for Review DSU/Bonestroo will prepare a draft comprehensive plan to be reviewed by the Steering Committee, Planning Commission and City Council. DSU/Bonestroo proposes a two track process for preparing the Downtown Plan and City-at-Iarge Comprehensive Plan, Once the public draft is accepted, DSU/Bonestroo will assist city staff to submit the plan to adjacent jurisdictions for comment. 4. J Prepare Public Draft for Review DSU/Bonestroo will prepare the draft Comprehensive Plan consisting of the following sections: . Executive summary . Background . Vision and goals . Land use 0 Transportation 0 Roads 0 Transit 0 Bicycle and pedestrian facilities 0 Aviation . Water resources 0 Wastewater 0 Water supply 0 Surface water management . Community facilities DSU/Bonestroo brings expertise in GIS . Housing mapping that will be utilized in all areas of the plan. . Parks, open space and natural areas . Implementation 4,2 Steering Committee Review DSU/Bonestroo will present the draft plan to the Steering Committee for review and comment. 72 . . . . ~".. '71 DSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU 4.3 Revisions DSU/Bonestroo will make any necessary changes to the draft plan based on the feedback from the Steering Committee, DSU/Bonestroo will produce 50 bound, color copies of the draft plan and a cd-rom with all relevant files in a format acceptable to City Staff. 4.4 Joint Planning Commission/City Council Workshop DSU/ Bonestroo will present the draft plan to the Planning Commission and City Council in a joint workshop setting. This workshop will be an opportunity to collect feedback and inform the Planning Commission and City Council about the Plan in a hands-on, informal setting using maps, graphics and other tools, Based on the feedback collected at the meeting, relevant changes will be made to the plan, 4.5 Final Steering Committee Review and Community Forum #3 The plan will then go back to the Steering Committee for final review, The next meeting will be a Community Forum, at which DSU/Bonestroo will present the public draft in an open house setting. City Staff will assist DSU/Bonestroo in collecting and summarizing public input on the alternatives for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council. 4,6 Public Draft Approval-Planning Commission Public Hearing DSU/ Bonestroo will present the public draft to the Planning Commission for their recommendation, 4. 7 Public Draft Approval- City Council The City Council will meet to accept the draft plan for distribution to reviewing jurisdictions as mandated by the Metropolitan Council. Deliverable: Draft Plan for distribution to Met Council and adjacent jurisdictions and school districts Phase 5: Met Council Review and Final Draft Plan 5. 1 Submit Plan to Jurisdictions DSU/Bonestroo will work with City Staff on submitting the plan to adjacent jurisdictions, , 5.2 Met Council Meetings DSU/Bonestroo will attend the Met Council Community Development Committee. 5.3 Metropolitan Council meetings DSU/Bonestroo will attend the Metropolitan Council Meeting. Numerous community meetings and forums will be utilized to gain the public's insight and "buy-in" to the ultimate draft plan. 5. 4 Prepare Final Plan DSU/Bonestroo will work with City Staff to produce a final draft that incorporates all necessary changes based on input from adjacent jurisdictions and the Metropolitan Council Review process. DSU/Bonestroo will produce 60 copies of the Final Plan and a cd-rom that includes relevant files in a format acceptable to City Staff. 5.5 Final Plan Approval- Planning Commission DSU/Bonestroo will present the final plan at a public hearing of the Planning Commission. 5. 6 Final Plan Approval- City Council 73 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal After a recommendation from the Planning Commission, DSU/Bonestroo will present the final plan to the City Council. As directed by the City Council, any necessary changes will be made to the final plan document before adoption, After Council Adoption, DSU/Bonestroo will turn over the final draft of the plan for distribution by the City. Deliverable: Final Comprehensive Plan Communication Efforts This process hinges on the decisions of the City Council. However, it is driven by input from the public. A key to the success of the planning process will be efforts to engage the public, encouraging participation in the dialog at each public meeting, informing them about what stage the planning process is in, and familiarizing them with the work that has been completed to date, Following the Council decisions at the end of each phase, there will be a communication effort. These efforts will utilize a variety of available means of public communication including newsletters, email distribution lists, direct mailings, and local newspapers. Preferably, DSU/Bonestroo could provide information for the City website devoted solely to the comprehensive planning process, Experience has shown that this is an increasingly effective method of communicating with the public. The communication efforts correspond directly to the decision-making steps of the City Council. Communication efforts will correspond to the following events: · Initiation of the planning process · City Council review of the background report · Review of the vision and goal statements (accumulated from all the public participation and visioning sessions) · Selection of a preferred alternative · Approval of the Draft Plan for Met Council Review · Adoption of the Final Plan The communication efforts will include strategies that gather public comment and input for the Comprehensive Plan, Besides these specific events, the public will be kept informed of the process, invited to participate, and have access to relevant documents through the City's website, A Council-Centered Process As mentioned above, this process will be driven by the decisions of the City Council. The Council will first give their approval to begin the process, At the end of each phase, the Council will review the work up to that point, make comments, and either initiate the next phase, or give guidance for revisions to be made. The City Council is always the final decision-maker. Only once the Council has given approval, does the process move to the next phase, 74 . . . . ~".. 1 DSU . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU WORK PROGRAM - DOWNTOWN PLANNING The section outlines a work program that responds to the objectives of the study and will produce a meaningful, cost effective plan for Downtown Stillwater. The work program is defined by the following three phases: . Phase I: Understanding what exists, what has been done and what is currently planned Phase II: Exploring alternatives Phase III: What to do - implementation strategies, draft plans and guidelines . . r: ~- .', I' ,~~ J t.~ ';.' ~....m V\ } '" .~----;;; , ' ~ .:~ '1~~~~li t , , I 1'.r"r f~~'- '__..... 'i.~.. ~ ,( 'i.~ ,.'."'~ '-." , li:/' :;/"~\f "'''-'''' -'\ -~.. ~.=,~';;A...;;"'J~';':',.~~, .on ~?c.; _, ,r::: I '7~ :.q' - t.~?1Io' -\ ~~ ..- . \ ~:; t-t')f:i.\.' "',,~ " 1" r 'Q ~ ~ \'\\\\1i ,I . {\ ...,_...;: [, ~\~} .~A~t;,'~.'. // :r: lfldd".,... ~ _ ,,,/ r:.. p~~,- ~ _.-..r.. l.-. - "3wi Each task in the proposed process is described on the following pages, PHASE I: Understanding What Exists, What Has Been Done, and What Is Planned This phase will focus on synthesizing previous studies, examining the existing conditions, and working with the community to define opportunities for Downtown Stillwater. Task 101: Project Initiation with City Staff The project team will kick off process by meeting with key City staff members and Department Heads to: Preliminary analysis of Stillwater Downtown Plan 1988 . Review all study objectives · Collect base Information · Refine the work program for the study · Resolve any questions regarding contract interpretation · Assign responsibilities to each participant regarding the various tasks in the work program . Establish a firm schedule and basis for collaboration to complete the process in an orderly manner · Conduct a project area tour with City Staff · Build on our photo inventory of issues concerning Downtown Stillwater Task 102: Refine Base Information We will compile maps obtained from the City with aerial photos, site photos and other base information into a format and scale suitable for planning purposes and to illustrate key information throughout the planning and design process, Task 103: Understanding Downtown Stillwater- Review and Synthesize Past Studies All previously prepared reports, studies and other documents having a bearing on Downtown Stillwater will be assembled, reviewed, and summarized, We will synthesize and weave together the pertinent aspects of the past plans to maintain continuity between these efforts and to create a single integrated comprehensive document. Documents to be reviewed include: --. .,--- J. ;; I ~.t, .,~ _ ; 1 ~ ) ,.--- . Locally Preferred Plan for the downtown Stage III f100dwallllevee project (submitted to St. Paul Office, Corps of Engineers July 30, 2004) . North MainlLowel1 Park Plan Update (dated January 2004) . Aiple Property/Kolliner Park Master Plan (dated 12/8198) NOTE: Only the Aiple Property portion of the plan is to be included in the Comprehensive Plan Update; the Kolliner Park will be left in its current state. . St. Croix River Crossing FEIS map of Shoddy Mills buildings relocated to Aiple Property (SRF, dated 1/1/06) . North 62nd Street Area Plan (BRA, 10/98) . Comprehensive Trail Plan (dated 11/16/00) . Current and Future Trail Plan Revision (BRA, 11/1105) I: ~ I ~\ ... .s......l- Preliminary analysis of parks, and open spaces in Downtown Stillwater 75 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal . Washington County Comprehensive plan. This effort should integrate the county plan, particularly the traffic studies. . Review Stillwater's system statement and current Comprehensive Plan for required amendments, additions or deletions. . 1988 Stillwater Downtown Plan . 1992 Renovation of Lowell Park Plan . 2006 Design Manual, Commercial Historic District END PRODUCT: An understanding of the issues, plans and strategies developed in previous planning efforts, Illustrations that synthesize the recommendations from each study, Task 104: Project Initiation with Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and Downtown Steering Committee The consultant Team will begin the process with a project initiation meeting with both the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Steering Committees, and City Staff, The primary purpose of this meeting will be to: · Review all study objectives · Coordinate the Comprehensive Planning and Downtown Planning processes · Refine the work program for the study · Resolve any questions regarding contract interpretation · Assign responsibilities to each participant regarding the various tasks in the work program · Establish a firm schedule and basis for all participants working together to complete the process in an orderly manner DSU/Bonestroo experience in creating award-winning urban design projects enhances our ability to create a successful Downtown Plan for the City of Stillwater. Task 105: Steering Committee Meeting #1: Issues and Opportunities The primary purpose of this meeting will be to review with the Steering Committee pertinent components of the past planning documents and to define Issues and Opportunities for Downtown Stillwater. Other objectives include: · Review all study objectives; · Establish a firm schedule and basis for all participants working together to complete the assessment in an orderly manner. Task 106- Urban Design Analysis This inventory will augment base information that has already been documented in previous studies, The primary purpose is to identify the unique components that will define design parameters and shape the generation of design alternatives. The inventory and analysis will include but is not limited to: . Image, character, and landmarks . Existing and proposed bikeways . History of the area . Pedestrian circulation and access . View corridors and view sheds . Entrance corridors and features . Land use and zoning districts . Maintenance issues . Development patterns . Ownership . Riverfront conditions and regulations . Overhead and underground utilities . Rail corridor parameters . Existing vegetation 76 . . . . ~".. ~ DSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU . Natural systems and stormwater End Product: Graphics and text will be completed that summarize the urban design issues and existing conditions within the study area. Task 107: Transportation Planning The purpose of this scope is to provide a description of the tasks we foresee as required to update the Transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan with a specific focus on the Downtown with respect to circulation and parking, The final product resulting from this scope will be an updated Downtown traffic circulation element. Review Existing Studies I Parking Data This task will involve reviewing the previous studies and parking data already available from recent efforts by the City. In order to maintain the viability of the business community, it is critical that the Downtown remains a safe, walkable area, with easy-to-Iocate parking supplies, Meyer Mohaddes Associates (MMA) will review the vehicular circulation patterns and the accommodations for pedestrians, and the accessibility of the parking supply. Where appropriate, measures to enhance the parking management within the Downtown area will be suggested, r'!:--..... I/~;.';c ,....,-~ ~~;f;~.. ~ ~.""'j';ti~ '< .'" ~:ilI" " t ,< "!tl' ,> . '. y '. \ f..;~ ,..1ft.~'''.fh'~~.. ill': ~1--~ - .~::::~ itA ~l it /\,t!l:~~r~~~'--" '\..-;; j;;.' ~v ~1U:.1?)/: ~~", \~ ,;,t:/y..'.'ff}/'\ .;:~C2[' ";~ ~\ ....~~ "~-1, '.. \ ".):~: ~'. .._ 1 ~<l~"; } r - ._ _ ~~\i~;;~<< ,""" - -':.t';}' .I ~ i'!;. .',.;,'.. "~l;<"ii. .~"~ .. ,.1lI ':;.. '::"~"~l~' . / ; - "t<fIf, ..,,', ,;. / J " .; '9;':...<;_--.~..,. r.\ L--...;_'\~"~ "f,: Preliminary analysis of transportation, parking, and pedestrian circulation in Downtown Stillwater, 1 Evaluate Traffic Circulation and Parking I The adequacy of the parking supply within the downtown area will be reviewed especially with respect to further demands from additional developments and accommodating safe pedestrian movements amongst the various activities. MMA will work with City staff and the Community Development Department to define key . issues and to identify current problems, There are several critical issues to consider including: · Opinions of key constituent groups such as neighborhood associations, businesses, and business associations must be included · Perceived areas of known parking deficiencies and types of causes . Areas of foreseeable growth or change in land use, which will be coordinated with the other recommendations and strategies of the Downtown traffic study In reviewing the parking data available from the City, MMA will evaluate the utilization of occupied parking spaces for off-street parking facilities (as access can be obtained) and for the on-street locations.. The two objectives of conducting a utilization survey are to analyze the adequacy of existing supply at respective parking facilities for the peak period as well as non-peak period and to determine the extent of potential parking demand fluctuations during the day, MMA will also review the parking data available from the City with respect to average parking duration. Average parking duration is used to evaluate the effectiveness and/or appropriateness of time and duration restrictions. It will also help in quantifying the demand for short-term versus long-term parking by land use type and will provide data on violations and other problems by type of parking supply, A. Optional Service If MMA is required to obtain additional data, one approach is to walk the study area, noting parking occupancy hour-by-hour, This is a labor intensive effort and based upon the perceived severity of supply, the 77 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal most appropriate approach will be discussed with City staff so that the information collected provides the greatest value, B. Optional Service If additional parking data is required, MMA would conduct parking duration surveys on a sample basis because they are very labor intensive and costly. Another consideration will be interim measures that help the City cope with the traffic congestion until the new St. Croix River bridge is constructed. Any changes to the Downtown parking supply need to consider the current and future traffic patterns with respect to being easily accessible for those not familiar with Downtown Stillwater. C. Parking Strategies Based upon the review of previous studies, coordination with City staff and the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee, MMA will develop a list of potential parking strategies to satisfy the assessed present/future parking needs, These strategies will encompass both operations and capital oriented strategies for both short-term and long-term time horizons. Each strategy will be evaluated in terms of potential impacts to the character of the area as well as potential impacts to adjacent residential neighborhoods, For example, simply requiring more parking of new development could force existing storefront areas to recycle into parking areas, which could destroy the "walkability" and friendliness of certain blocks. In addition, some measures could potentially cause employees to seek parking in residential areas, The implications of each alternative parking management strategy will be reviewed and the potential for undesirable secondary impacts will be described, While the peak parking ratios reflect the differences in parking demand generated by separate land uses and under certain conditions, they do not reflect the fact that total or combined peak parking demand can be significantly less than the sum of the individual demand values - parking requirements may be overstated if they require space for the peak parking accumulations of each individual land use. Realistically, the peak parking accumulations for individual land uses in the study area can occur at different time periods. The proximity of the land uses encourages multi-purpose trips in which people visit more than one land use in an area. For people using an auto to travel to such developments, a single parking space can be used to serve several land uses. Within the study area, there may be opportunities to share the usage of private lots as well to maximize efficiency, Several issues need to be considered prior to recommendation of such parking facilities including proximity of individual entities, amount of usage by each, and contractual agreements between them (i.e., insurance and liability issues). The issue of impacts due to changes in ownership and turnover in land uses from less parking intensive to more parking intensive must also be considered. The concept of a "parking pool" will be examined in the context of the zoning code, MMA will analyze the mix of existing and potential future land uses and will recommend a methodology for accounting "shared/joint parking" impact as a component of the alternative evaluation, In some cases, shared parking can be accommodated by working with neighboring businesses that historically have not communicated or attempted to share parking. 78 . . . . ~".. ~ DSU · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", '71 ~~ DSU After analysis of alternative management strategies, MMA will develop recommendations regarding the adequacy of the existing parking supply, If it is determined that new parking facilities may be needed, potential locations will be identified based on input provided by the City related to land use susceptibility to change and based on the short-term/long-term parking demand analysis that was described earlier. If the analysis concludes that the existing parking supply can be reduced with parking management, the team will identify parking areas that could be converted to other uses. Meetings MMA will participate in meetings with the City staff, and the Comprehensive Plan Update Steering Committee, and City Council sessions. For purposes of establishing a project budget for the transportation and parking tasks, attendance at six meetings has been assumed, Task 108: Steering Committee Meeting #2: The primary purpose of this meeting will be to review with the Steering Committee urban design analysis, the transportation and parking assessment. Task 109: Market Analysis The market research team will analyze growth patterns at the local (i,e., Stillwater) and regional levels in order to determine the quantity and extent of development pressure on the Downtown, The market research team will also collect and analyze the existing and pending supply of competitive housing, office, and commercial development in the Downtown in order to gauge the capacity of the current built environment to absorb expected demand. Based on the analysis of supply and demand factors, we will calculate demand for commercial space and housing in the Downtown area through 2015 with a focus on the highest and best use of two city-owned parking lots situated along 2nd Street. DSU/Bonestroo market research will provide the most accurate market forecast and realities to assist in the creation of a plan that can be implemented for the Downtown area. Deliverable: Technical memorandum that highlights key findings from the market analysis, Task 110: Steering Committee Meeting #3: Review Market Analysis Technical Memorandum Following the committee's review of the technical memorandum, we would hold a meeting to review market study findings, End Result: Understanding and agreement between the City of Stillwater and DSU/Bonestroo regarding the composition of the technical memorandum. The document may be an appendix to the Downtown plan and/or a stand alone report. Task I I I: Synthesis of Issues, Opportunities, Goals and Objectives, The findings and conclusions derived from previous tasks will be synthesized to highlight the major forces, issues, and opportunities associated with the Downtown Plan, Project goals and a prioritized list of supportive objectives will be created that will shape the vision and to guide the creation of design alternatives Task 112: Steering Committee Meeting #4: Refine Vision, Design Principles, Goals and Objectives The design team will meet with the Steering Committee to refine the vision statement, design principles, reaffirm past goals and define new goals and objectives to guide the formulation of Downtown Framework plan alternatives. 79 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal Deliverable: Draft urban design principles, goals and objectives will be sent to the Steering Committee prior to the meeting for their review, 80 . . . . ~".. 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Selected Sites Redevelopment Alternatives. The alternatives will consider building massing, view sheds, densities, parking and financial feasibility, It is our understanding these sites may include: DSU/Bonestroo brings extensive experience in planning for parks, trails and waterfront open spaces. This experience will prove invaluable when planning for future improvements in Downtown Stillwater. . Update North End Study . Main Street to North Lowell Park . Parking lot sites 1, 2, & 3 . Open space improvements . Street design and transportation alternatives . Parking strategies End Product: Draft schematic level plans that address the design principles and objectives, as well as, the development potential of the sites. Optional Task 202: Test Alternatives and financial feasibility Determining the highest and best use for each redevelopment site will require exploring numerous alternatives and combinations of land uses, densities, amenities and infrastructure, Ehlers and Associates will assist with preparing preliminary proformas to define the financial feasibility of redevelopment alternatives. The intent of the analysis is to determine the preliminary relative densities, floor area ratios, acquisition costs, infrastructure, public incentives, and other development costs to inform the selection of financially viable redevelopment alternatives. Each component and site/area within the redevelopment area will have varying financial needs and gaps to address, Based upon this, Ehlers will develop a comprehensive financial analysis of the cost of the development of each component and site/area and projected revenue based upon developer payments for land, TIF, grants and other funding sources. As such, Ehlers will complete the following: . Itemize development components by logical development sites/areas and specific public improvements. . Prepare cost estimates for each development component for acquisition, relocation, demolition, public improvements, etc. . Determine what developer will pay for land based upon similar projects and needed return on investment. . Develop and prepare Tax Increment runs to determine amount of TIF to be generated by development, as appropriate, . Determine other specific funding sources for type of development and/or public improvements (i,e, grants, property income, etc), . Determine financing gap for each component and development as a whole. . Prepare a detailed analysis of options for funding the various gaps in each development area, 81 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal DSU Research will work with the Ehlers to identify important inputs to the financial model: absorption periods, pricing, etc. End Product: A summary technical memorandum regarding the economic feasibility and benefits of the alternative concept plans. This information will be used to determine the appropriate densities and building types necessary to create a financially viable redevelopment plans and to evaluate the feasibility of each alternative, Task 203: Prepare 3D Illustrative Images This task will expand on the 3 dimensional massing studies prepared by Larsen Brenner Architects to study in more detail the development potential of the remaining redevelopment sites within the Downtown. We will also prepare color rendered plans and perspective sketches to illustrate the concepts and for Public presentation, Task 204: Steering Committee Meeting #5: Prior to the Community Design Workshop, a meeting will be conducted with the Steering Committee and City Staff to review the design alternatives and preliminary proformas , Task 205: Community Design Workshop A community design workshop will provide a forum to involve key stakeholders and the community at large in meaningful dialogue about the future of Downtown Stillwater. The workshop's primary intent is to augment background studies, brainstorm with the community, and generate sketches and plans that illustrate alternative solutions to redevelopment planning in the project areas. Participants will have an opportunity to be directly involved in the design of their community by actively participating in this hands-on session and sharing their thoughts and knowledge of the area with the Steering Committee, City Staff, and Design Team, The potential agenda for the workshop may include the following: . A summary of findings to date, . A summary of Urban Design Principles, Goals and Objectives. · Preliminary concepts for the Downtown Framework Plan to stimulate discussion and ideas. . Separation of participants into smaller groups to focus on reviewing and modifying the design concepts for each component. · Summary presentation of concepts by group representatives. End Product: The end result of this session will be the selection and modification of preferred alternatives for each of the Downtown Plan Components. Broad community involvement in determining the direction and focus of the downtown planning effort. Task 206' Refine framework Plan The preferred alternatives generated from the workshop will be integrated into an overall framework plan for the Downtown. The Framework Plan will illustrate the intent of the design principles and redevelopment that is consistent with the vision of the community. The framework plan will also illustrate projected land uses defined in the market analysis. DSU/Bonestroo has award-winning experience in Downtown master planning that will assist in creation of a Framework Plan for Downtown Stillwater that represents the vision of the community. Task 207: Steering Committee Meeting #6' A working meeting will be conducted with the Steering Committee, City Staff to present the findings to date, to create a consensus on the direction of the planning effort, and to discuss design and redevelopment alternatives and recommendations prior to moving on to the next 82 . . . . ~".. '71 . DSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal ~" If"", "'1 ~~ DSU phase. PHASE 3: IMPLEMENTATION AND PLAN PREPARATION The consulting team will work with the Steering Committee and City Staff to develop strategies for redevelopment of key sites and for the implementation of the framework plan components. A prioritized list of short-, mid- and long-term action steps will be created, as well as cost estimates, potential funding sources, and agency responsibilities, Strategies may address the following: Task 30 J: Public Improvements Strategies will be prepared for the implementation of Public Redevelopment, Open Space Improvements, Street Design and transportation improvements, and Parking Strategies, Optional Task 302: Recommendations to Amend Zoning Ordinance We will review existing design guidelines and ordinances for public and private improvements to reinforce the desired character of redevelopment and urban design objectives which may address streetscape treatments, site design, building massing, architecture, roof forms, ground level expression, facade treatments, building materials, signs, storm water treatment, and parking lot landscaping, and design review, as well as other elements to evolve through the process, Optional Task 303: Community Organization and Promotion ..UlBonestroo has proven experience in the Strategies to organize the community to create a strong advocacy group along for the city velopment of phasing, defining of . unding resources, and implementation of center and to assist with promotional activities, fund raising, public art, community events, . successful public improvement projects, and ongoing recruitment, and community involvement in maintaining a vibrant city center, Task 304: Steering Committee Meeting #7 - Implementation Workshop The Consultant Team will meet with the Steering Committee to discuss the implementation strategies. The Task Force will review and comment upon these work products and will provide feedback useful to the Consultant Team in identifying key changes or additions that must be made in advance of completing the Framework Plan, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . :. . . . . Task 305: Community Open House The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the Steering Committee, will facilitate a community-wide open house to present the final Downtown Plan and Implementation strategies, This open house will also provide an opportunity to organize the community to effectively recruit and assist with the implementation of the plan. Task 306: Meeting with the City Council The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the Steering Committee, will present the key work products that will ultimately comprise the Comprehensive Downtown Design Framework Plan, End Product: Preliminary approval of the refined concept, design, and implementation strategies, Phase 4: Preparation of the final Downtown Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan This phase will focus on preparing a final summary document. Task 40 J, Prepare Framework Plan Documents The Framework Plan components will be compiled into a Downtown Plan Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The Downtown Chapter could also be formatted to be a stand alone document. The document will summarize the process, outline design principles, goals and objectives, selected alternatives, a prioritized 83 City of Stillwater Comprehensive Plan Update Proposal phasing plan, projected funding sources and an implementation strategy, This plan may be used as a "kit of parts" and a framework from which to guide future decisions regarding both public and private improvements in the Downtown, End Product: Copies of the final Framework Plan will be created in print and electronic formats, Task 402. Review Draft Report. The Consultant Team will meet with the Steering Committee to review the draft document, and to identify changes or additions that must be made in advance of completing the final plan. Task 403, Meeting with City Council and final Presentation to the Community The Consultant Team, in conjunction with the-----, will present the key work products to the community and city council. Task 404. final Master Plan Document The Draft document will be revised in response to comments received from the city council and ----, End Product: Final copies will be printed and made available for distribution. The city may wish to have the final document in the form of a Compact Disc or formatted to be placed onto the city's web site. 84 . . . . ~".. '71", DSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . v. . . . . . . .: . . . . ~...., ,... Memorandum . To: From: Date: Subject: Mayor and City Council Diane Ward, City Clerk 12/15/2006 Board and Commission Appointments PLANNING COMMISSION - 2 TERMS EXPIRED - BLOCK & KALMON Suzanne Block - wants reappointment - W3 Daniel Kalmon - wants reappointment - W2 Erica Fultz - new applicant - W2 Lu Shaughnessy - new applicant - W4 Dave Garrett - new applicant - W4 Mykelene Cook - new applicant - W2 . Charles Wolden - new applicant - W1 Patrick Nelson - new applicant - W2 Chris Murphy - new applicant - W1 Bruce Were - new applicant - W3 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION - 2 TERMS EXPIRED - ZAHREN & PETERSON Scott Zahren - wants reappointment - W2 Patrick Nelson - new applicant - W2 Suzanne McCarthy - new applicant - W2 Gayle Hudak - new applicant - W2 JOINT CABLE COMMISSION Need applicant for alternate - will continue to advertise DOWNTOWN PARKING COMMISSION - 5 TERMS EXPIRED - LACASSE & 4 VACANCIES (e Kevin LaCasse - wants reappointment Will continue to advertise - need 4 applicants - one resident, 3 business/property owners i, .-, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 3 TERMS EXPIRED -1 RESIGNED - CARR, TAVES, . JONES, SAMUELSON (RESIGNED) Tony Carr - wants reappointment - W4 Jane Taves - wants reappointment - W3 Louise Jones - wants reappointment - W4 Suzanne McCarthy - new applicant - W2 ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt a resolution appointing members to the Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, Downtown Parking Commission and Human Rights Commission. . . . . . .~ " l' ~4 t .~..;; ~ ~ ::i .il ~i 1 ,,' I ~ ~~.. " 'i . ~ ~ ~~ ...~. J ~ r; , 'i .~......... .~' ..~ .- . J ~ ~. .~ ~ ti .......~ ~ 1 ~ ~ .; . . . Memo DATE: December 15, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sharon Harriso~ Finance Directo~, 2007 Final Tax Levy and 2007 Final Budget RE: BACKGROUND At the December 4,2006 Truth-in-Taxation budget hearing the following items (among other things) were presented: General Tax Levy: Debt Service Tax Levy: Total Tax Levy: $6,260,063 $3.309.439 $9,569,502 Debt Service Budget: General Fund Budget: Special Events Fund Budget: St Croix Valley Recreation Center Fund Budget: Library Fund Budget: Parks Fund Budget: Washington County Recycling Grant Fund Budget: DARE Fund Budget: Total Budget: $3,745,132 $11,193,691 $62,500 $1,494,217 $1,116,714 $910,244 $33,378 $3.000 $18,558,876 Final review ofthe budget has revealed that the total budget can be reduced by $162,871. The Council has a few options for this reduction: 1. Leave the $162,871 in the total budget and set aside the $162,871 in the General Fund or the Capital Project Fund. The result ofthis option would be that the proposed total tax levy would remain the same ( as above) and the proposed total budget would also remain the same (as above). Remove the $162,871 (or some other amount) from the total budget. The result of this option would be that the proposed total tax levy would be reduced by $162,871 (or some other amount) and the proposed total budget would be reduced by $162,871 (or some other amount). 2. ACTION TO BE TAKEN Once the City Council has decided what to do with $162,871 (or some other amount) and there are no other items that the City Council wishes to amend, Council needs to adopt the final budget and the final tax levy, which must be certified to County and the MN Department of Revenue by December 29,2006. These resolutions have been included in your packet. ... ". . . . #' , . . . RESOLUTION 2006- ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2007 BE IT RESOL YED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the final budget for the year 2007 with revenues and expenditures in the amounts for the following funds: G~crlliFund $ Special Events Fund $ St Croix Valley Recreation Center $ Library Fund $ Parks Fund $ Washington Co Recycling Grant Fund $ DARE Fund $ Adopted by the Council this 19th day of December 2006. Jay Kimble, Mayor ATTEST: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk ." ~ RESOLUTION 2006- . ADOPTING THE FINAL TAX LEVY FOR THE YEAR 2007 BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota, that the sum of $ is hereby levied against all ofthe taxable property of the City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, for City purposes for the year 2007. Adopted by the Council this 19th day of December 2006. Jay Kimble, Mayor' ATTEST: Diane F . Ward, City Clerk . . ~ ~ . MEMO December 12, 2006 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Diane Ward City Clerk SUBJECT: Tax Forfeited Property DISCUSSION: There are two tax-forfeited parcel available to the City (see attached). The two parcels are located in the Long Lake Villas development. Outlot C could be used for future storm water drainage and utilities and Outlot D would be used for additional right of way along Saddle Court. These properties have been reviewed by Public Works Director Sanders as properties that would be beneficial to the City. RECOMMENDATION: . It is the recommendation to acquire Outlots C & D, Long Lake Villas. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council concurs with the recommendation, they should pass a motion adopting Resolution 2006-_. AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR THE RECONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS . " . AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPLY FOR THE RECONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS WHEREAS, the parcels 31.030.20.41.0013 and 32.030.20.32.0048 is tax forfeit as of July 19, 2006 and available to the City of Stillwater. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater, Minnesota that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to complete an application on behalf of the City of Stillwater for the conveyance of the following parcels as described below: Parcels: 31.030.20.41.0013 and 32.030.20.32.0048 Adopted by the City Council this 19th day of December, 2006 Jay L. Kimble, Mayor . ATTEST: . Diane F. Ward, City Clerk , PT Form 962 (Revised 10/11/96) Minnesota Department of Revenue Staple All Correspondence . Application by a Governmental Subdivision for Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Lands for an Authorized Public Use (Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, Subdivisions la through Ie) (Note: If the governmental subdivision has purchased tbe property, use PT Form 80) In WASHINGTON County Name of governmental subdivision (applicant): City of Stillwater Mailing address of applicant: 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 Date requested property was forfeited to the State: Julv (month) 19 (day) 2006 (year) Legal description of property (include the name of the city/town in which the property is located): PtD# 31.030.20.41.0013 (See attached drawing) Outlot C, Long Lake Villas Stillwater, Minnesota . Describe the intended public use to be made of the property (be specific, including statute or special law references, if relevant): Storm Drainage and Utilities State the need for the property (be specific, e.g., why this property instead of some other property?): Storm Water Ponding . Please check the appropriate box: D There are one or more wells on this property ID There are no wells on this property A Wetland Certification Form Must Be Attached To This Application Return Application to: MN Department of Revenue - Property Tax Division - Mail Station 3340 - St. Paul, MN 55146-3340 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) )ss. ) \ County of Washington LaITY D. Hansen, City Administrator being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is the authorized . representative of the applicant named herein, that he/she has read said application and knows the contents thereof, and that the matters stated therein are true and correct. Name Larry D. Hansen Title City Administrator Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of ,20 Notary Public, County, Minn. My commission expires RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY BOARD UPON APPLICATION The County Board of County, Minnesota, has reviewed the application of dated ,20_, for the conveyance for an authorized public use of certain tax-forfeited land described therein. The county board recommends that this application be: rejected_ granted_. . Signature (for the County Board) Date CERTIFICATION OF COUNTY AUDITOR OR LAND COMMISSIONER I have taken the necessary steps required by Minnesota Statutes to prepare the herein described tax-forfeited land for conveyance for authorized public use. Signature of County Auditor or Land Commissioner Date OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE St. Paul, Minn., ,19 Upon due consideration of this application, it is ordered that it is hereby: rejected granted_. Commissioner of Revenue By . 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Application by a Governmental Subdivision for Conveyance of Tax-Forfeited Lands for an Authorized Public Use (Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, Subdivisions la through Ie) (Note: If the governmental subdivision has purchased the property, use PT Form 80) In WASHINGTON County Name of governmental subdivision (applicant): City of Stillwater Mailing address of applicant: 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 Date requested property was forfeited to the State: Julv (month) 19 (day) 2006 (year) Legal description of property (include the name of the city/town in which the property is located): PID# 32.030.20.32.0048 (See attached drawing) Outlot D, Long Lake Villas Stillwater, Minnesota . Describe the intended public use to be made of the property (be specific, including statute or special law references, if relevant): Road Right of Way State the need for the property (be specific, e.g., why this property instead of some other property?): Adjacent to current right of way . 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The only changes proposed in 2007 are in the Community Development area and Mr. Tumblad has prepared a memo relating to those items. ACTION REQUIRED: . Review and discuss fee for services/publication resolution. If Council desires, they could pass a motion approving the resolution, or direct staff on any changes to prepare a new resolution for adoption at the next meeting. . 1 .., " iIlwater ""'~ --- ;.----~, 'HE BIRTHP,ACE 0' MIN"ESOIA ~ . TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Bill Turnblad, Community Development Director DATE: December 14, 2006 MEETING DATE: December 19, 2006 REGARDING: 2007 Planning Case Fees BACKGROUND There are three planning case types for which there are currently no application fees charged. They are for: 1) In-Fill Design Permits, 2) Zoning Letters, and 3) Lot Line Adjushnents. In addition, the fee charged for residential variances no longer covers basic City costs. Consequently, staff recommends that each of these items be changed in the 2007 Fee Resolution. . DISCUSSION 1) In-Fill Design Permits As of January 2006 all new homes proposed within the originally platted residential neighborhoods of town are required to be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission. This review requires a public hearing. To cover the City's costs for publishing the public hearing and mailing out notices, staff suggests charging a $50.00 application fee. 2) Zoning Letters Mortgage companies request zoning letters for properties they are considering mortgaging. The letters typically require research into zoning, any permits that have been issued, whether the building conforms with all City design and performance standards, and whether the building could be reconsbucted if damaged. Each letter typically takes from one to three hours of staff time to produce. The average amount of time is usually about an hour. Though the fee would not cover time spent on many of the zoning letters, staff suggests charging a $50.00 application fee. 3) Lot Line Adjustments In those cases where no new lots are being created, and neither the contributing property nor the receiving property would be reduced below minimum lot standards, a landowner can request administrative approval of a lot line adjustment. Currently there is no fee for this request. Since it is normally a homeowner who makes this . request, staff does not believe the City should charge a fee that would cover staff time spent on the case. However, a minimal charge of $25 is recommended. .' " . . . 2007 Application Fees Page 2 of2 4) Residential Variances As with the lot line adjustment application fee, staff does not believe that the City should charge a homeowner for the many hours of time that are required to review and process a residentilli variance request. The application fee is intended to cover only the hard costs incurred by the City. These include publication of a hearing notice in the paper, mailing notices to neighbors, paper and copying costs, mailing a zoning certificate to the applicant, and filing a zoning certificate with the County if the variance is approved. The variance application fee currently is $100. However, the costs just to file with the County and publish a hearing notice in the Gazette have increased to about $85 for the average variance. Therefore, staff suggests raising the residential variance application fee to $150. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends instituting an in-fill design permit application fee of $50, a lot line adjustment application fee of $25, a zoning letter fee of $50, and increasing the residential variance fee from $100 to $150. '. . FEES FOR SERVICES/PUBLICATIONS 2007 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stillwater City Council hereby adopts the following fee schedule for 2006, effective January 1, 2006. PLANNING PERMIT REVIEWS AND APPEALS: Comprehensive Plan Amendment Fee Escrow $1,000 $0 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $10,000 $7,500 $20,000 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres Zoning Amendment (text or map) Fee Escrow $500 $0 $2,500 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Concept Fee Escrow $3,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Final Fee $1 ,000 $2,000 $3,000 $5,000 Escrow -0- -0- -0- -0- Subdivision Preliminary Plat Fee $500 + $100 per lot $1,000 + $100 per lot $2,000 + $100 per lot $5,000 + $100 per lot Final Plat Fee $500 $1 ,000 $2,000 $5,000 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres . 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres Escrow $2,500 $5,000 $7,500 $10,000 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres 0-5 acres 6-40 acres 41-80 acres over 80 acres . . . . ,. Resubdivision Lot Line Adjustment Appliction Conditional/Special Use Permit Residential $100 Commerical $500 *Escrow amount dependent on Project location, Site conditions and type of development Tax Increment Financing Application Fee Home Occupation Com mercial/I ndustrial Use Determination Infill Design Design Permit Variance Residential $150 Commercial/lndustrial $500* *Escrow amount dependent on Project location, Site conditions and type of development Certification of Compliance Design Review Permit Sign Permit Fence Permit Bed & Breakfast Inspection Zoning Letter Annexation Permit $100 $25 $3,000 $100 $500 $500 $50 $100 $25 $50 $25 $100 $50 $1000.00 up to 10 acres $2000.00 10 acres + Site Alteration Permit Demolition Permit Street Vacation Grading Permit - Residential Grading Permit - Commercial Appeals Permit Modifications Fee $25 $100 $250 $150 Engineering Fee $500 Engineering Fee $50 Same fee as original permit Escrow n/a n/a n/a $1,500 escrow $5,000 escrow An escrow shall be established as indicated above to cover engineering and legal fees incurred by the City as part of the plan review. 1) The fee shall be doubled for after-the-fact permit applications. 2) The Uniform Building Code establishes a fee schedule for grading permits. SANITARY SEWER RATES First Minimum Charge $39.00 Overage Charge $3.40 PUBLICATIONS/MINUTES/AGENDAS: City Code Book $100 unbound/$125 bound Zoning Book $25.00 Downtown Plan $10.00 Design Manual $5.00 Comprehensive Plan $20.00 Mailed minutes - per year $60.00 Mailed agendas - per year $20.00 " PUBLICATIONS/MINUTES/AGENDAS: (Cont.) Budget Book $25.00 Financial Report $50.00 . PREPARED MAPS BlackIWhite/Blue Line City Map (8.5 X 11) $2.00 City Map (11 x 17) $2.00 City Map (30 X 36) $12.00 Zoning (8.5 x 11) $2.00 Zoning (11 x 17) $4.00 Land Use Map (11 x 17) $4.00 Asbuilt Drawings (11 x 17) $10.00 minimum or $3.00 per page Asbuilt Drawings (24 x 36) $10.00 minimum or $6.00 per page Color City Map (30 x 36) $24.00 Zoning Map (36 X 48) $30.00 Zoning Map (8.5 x 11) $5.00 Zoning Map (11 X 17) $7.00 Land Use Map (11 x 17) $7.00 Topographic Maps $5.00 per acre plus staff time Parcel Map $10.00 minimum or $2.00 per page . Electronic Data Via Mail* $25.00 each project plus staff time Electronic Data Via e-mail* $15.00 each project plus staff time *Electronic data fee must be paid and license agreement signed before sending information. OTHER SERVICES: Assessment Searches Assessment Roll Copy (each) Copies (BIW) per sheet Color Prints/Copies $20.00 $20.00 25~ (8.5 X 11) 50~ (8.5 X 14) 75~ (11 X 17) $2.00 per side (8.5 X 11) ( 1-5 pages) $1.75 per side (8.5 X 11) (6-50 pages) $2.50 per side (8.5 X 14) (1-5 pages) $2.25 per side (8.5 X 14) (6-50 pages) $3.00 per side (11 X 17) (1-5 pages) $2.75 per side (11 X 17) (6-50 pages) $15.00 per tape $10.00 per tape $15.00 per CD Audio Tape Copies Video Copies CD ROM Copies . . . . LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES: Per year On-Sale $2887.50 On-Sale Club $446.25 On-Sale Sunday $200 Off-Sale $200 On-Sale Wine $315 On-Sale Wine w/Strong Beer $477.75 On-Sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $162.75 Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor $57.25 Tobacco $250 Investigation Fee $300 Permit to consume $35 (local non-profits no charge) Annual Investigation $150 Temporary Liquor License Fee (12. per year - on-sale) $25 per day Temporary Liquor License Fee (3.2 unlimited) $25 per day PAWN BROKER FEE $5,000 plus monthly fee of $200 for computer access charges USE OF CITY PARKS AND PICNIC SHELTERS: Pioneer Park Shelter: Residents VVeekdays $35 Weekends/Holidays $50 Deposit $50 Non-Residents $75 $100 $50 Band Shell Anytime Deposit $125 $50 $125 $50 All Other Shelters/Gazebo: Weekdays Weekends/Holidays Deposit Residents $35 $50 $50 Non-Residents $75 $100 $50 Lowell Park: Fee Damage Deposit Commercial Use $500 $250 POLICE FEES: Dog Licenses - per year $10.00 Dog Impound $50 Audio Tape Copy $15 Video Tape Copy $40 State Accident Reports No fee Police Reports No fee Background check $30 per person In-house statistical computer run $25 Bicycle License $1 PARKING FINES: $10 any violation not preceded by another parking violation the prior 90 days $20 any violation preceded by one parking violation within prior 90 days $30 any violation preceded by two parking violations within prior 90 days $25 added to fine if not paid within 10 business days of issuance . PERMIT PARKING FEES: $10 permit parking per month per vehicle ($5 per month if after 15th of month) FIRE FEES: Tank Removal permits Open Burning permits Incident reports Fireworks Sales $75 $15 No fee $100 Adopted by the Stillwater City Council this 19th day of December 2006. Jay L. Kimble, Mayor . Attest: Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . . . . . MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council Shawn Sanders, Direct~ Public Works FROM: DATE: December 12,2006 RE: Feasibility Study for 2007 Street Improvement Project Project No. 2007-02 DISCUSSION Engineering staff would like to proceed with the 2007 Street Improvement Project; the first step would begin with the feasibility study. It is proposed that Eagle Ridge Drive from Myrtle Street to Neal Avenue and adjacent areas be considered for next year's street improvement. In addition to any street work, a trail or sidewalk along Eagle Ridge Drive will be considered as part ofthe study. This segment was identified in the as high priority in the Comprehensive Trail Plan for the City of Stillwater. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends council pass a resolution authorizing the preparation of a Feasibility Study for street, water main, sidewalk, sanitary, storm sewer and street lighting improvements for Eagle Ridge Drive and adj acent areas for the 2007 Street Improvement Proj ect.. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council concurs with the recommendation, they should pass a motion adopting Resolution No. 2006-_,RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT FOR 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS (Project 2007-02). RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT FOR 2007 STREET IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 2007-02) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF STILLWATER, MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvement be referred to the City Engineer for study and that he is instructed to report to the Council with all convenient speed advising the Council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is feasible and as to whether it should best be made as proposed or in connection with some other improvement, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. Adopted by the Council this 19th day of December 2007. ATTEST: Jay L. Kimble, Mayor Diane F. Ward, City Clerk . . . . 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Memo DATE: December 13, 2006 Mayor and City Council Sharon Harriso~"\J Finance Directo~u Abatement Request TO: FROM: RE: Attached is a letter from Steve Scallon requesting an abatement of the interest that has been accrued for 2007 for the 2006 Street Improvement Project assessment. Additional information: The City received a check (as referred to in his letter) from Steve Scallon on December 4, 2006. BACKGROUND Below is a list of important applicable dates/actions for the 2006 Street Improvement Project: Date October 4, 2005 January 17, 2006 February 2,2006 February 21, 2006 March 21, 2006 April 18,2006 May 16, 2006 June 6, 2006 August 15,2006 September 1,2006 September 19,2006 November 15, 2006 Action Ordering feasibility report for the 2006 Street Improvement Project. Approval of feasibility report and calling for hearing Notice of public hearing mailed Ordering improvement and preparation of plans & specifications approval of plans and specifications and authorization to go out for bids Accepting bids and awarding contract Approval of Amended Report for Street Lights Accepting proposal and awarding contract for street light installation Declaring costs and ordering preparation of assessment roll Notice of public hearing mailed. Copy of notice is attached. Adopting the assessment roll Once the assessment roll has been adopted, the resident must be allowed to have at least 30 days to pay off the assessment before it is certified to the property taxes. Interest begins to accrue and is payable if not paid by November 15, 2006.. Deadline for assessment to be paid interest free, per State Statute. This date was included on notice of public hearing. ")- \ November 30, 2006 Assessments must be and were sent to the County for certification to the 2007 property tax statements. . Additional comments: Assessments were placed onto the property taxes as a ten year assessment at 6 % interest. The first years interest that is due and payable on 2007 property tax statements include: 1 year (for 2007) and 103 days (number of days from the adoption of the final assessment roll, done on September 19) worth of interest. Note: Once the certification amounts are received by the County, the only way to change any assessment amount is to go through the abatement process. Most of the deadlines/actions of an assessed improvement project are regulated by Minnesota State Statute 429. Assessment Information: Total Amount of Assessment (not including interest): $7,863.36 Certification to 2007 Property Tax Statement: Principal amount of assessment certified to the 2007 property tax statement: Interest for 2006 (103 days) certified to the 2007 property tax statement: Interest for 2007 (1 year) certified to the 2007 property tax statement (amount of abatement requested): Total (principal and interest) assessment amount certified to the 2007 property tax statement: $786.34 $133.14 $471.80 . $1,391.28 ACTION REQUIRED Council decision on the abatement of the 2007 interest (only) relating to the 2006 Street Improvement Project certified to Steve Scallon's property taxes. If Council approves the abatement, a resolution must be passed. . .. .' . December 6, 2006 1604 S. Harriet ST. Stillwater, MN Stillwater City Council 216 N. Fourth St. Stillwater, MN . Dear Sirs, As a homeowner in Forest Hills, I benefited from the street improvement project this past summer. I received the notice of assessment as expected in September, and have planned to pay it in full. In the last week of November I realized that it was due, and also that I had missed a deadline of November 15. Last week I sent a check for the full amount to the city, but I have learned that the assessment has been sent to the county for certification on my tax bill. That process includes a charge for interest, not only for the balance of 2006, but also for all twelve months of 2007, to be collected during 2007. Since my intention is to pay in full now, I feel that this is unfair. As I sent payment for the full amount less than two weeks beyond the deadline, I would like to request that the council abate the amount of interest for 2007, and that I be expected to pay interest on the full amount from September 19, the date of adoption of the assessment, through December 31 of 2006. Thank you for your consideration. "~espectfully , Steve Scallon . .. IF COUNCIL ADOPTS THE ASSESSMENTS, THIS WILL BE YOUR INVOICE FOR THE PROJECT '.. . STEPHEN M & SALLY ARNESON SCALLON 1604 S HARRIET STILLWATER, MN 55082 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 2006 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT 2006-02, L.I. 369) August 31, 2006 Notice is hereby given that the council will meet at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, September 19, 2006 in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 216 N. 4th Street to adopt the proposed assessment for Project No. 2006-02, L.1. 369. The following is the area proposed to be assessed: Bergens Forest Hills Additions 1 and 2 including adjacent properties north of Orleans Street between Everett Street and South Sixth Street. The improvement consists of: street improvements, curb & gutter rehabilitation, water main improvements, sanitary improvements, storm sewer installation and street lighting installation. . Your Parcel described as follows: 3303020310043 The amount to be specially assessed against your particular lot, piece, or parcel of land is $7863.36. NO INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED IF THE ENTIRE ASSESSMENT IS PAID BY NOVEMBER 15, 2006. If the assessment is not paid by November 15, 2006, accrued interest from the date of the adoption of the assessment roll through December 31, 2007 will be added with the first installment due in 2007. Ifpayment is not received by November 15, 2006, the amount listed above will be collected over a 10-year period with interest added at 6% per year on the unpaid balance. The yearly installments will be collected with the pr~erty taxes that are paid to Washington County. You may at anytime thereafter, prior to November 15 of any year, pay the remaining principal balance (in whole or part) to the City of Stillwater. The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the City Engineer's office. Written or oral objections thereto by any property owner will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an assessment unless a written objection, signed by the property owner, is filed with the clerk prior to the hearing or presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The Council may consider an objection to the amount of the proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, ifso advised. Upon such action, affected property owners would receive further notice. . CITY HALL: 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET · STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE: 651-430-8800 · WEBSITE: www.cLstillwater.mn.us ,. 1. . If an assessment is contested or there is an adjourned hearing, the following procedure will be followed: The city will present its case first by calling witnesses who may testifY by narrative or by examination, and by the introduction of exhibits. After each witness has testified, the contesting party will be allowed to ask questions. This procedure will be repeated with each witness until neither side has further questions. 2. After the city has presented all its evidence, the objector may call witnesses or present such testimony as the objector desire. The same procedure for questioning of the city's witnesses will be followed with the objector's witnesses. 3. . The objector may be represented by counsel. 4. Minnesota rules of evidence will not be strictly applied; however, they may he considered and argued to the councIl as to the weight of items of evidence or testimony presented to the council. 5. The entire proceedings will be tape-recorded (video-taped). 6. At the close of presentation of evidence, the objector may make a final presentation to the council based on the evidence and the law. No new evidence may be presented at this point. 7. The council may adopt the proposed assessment at the hearing. An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving _otice of the appeal upon the mayor or clerk of the city within thirty (30) days after the adoption of the ~sessment and filing such notice with the district court within ten (10) days after service upQn the mayor or clerk. Under Minnesota Statutes Section 435.193 to 435.195 and Stillwater City C()de, Chapter 56.05, the Council may, in its discretion, defer the payment of this special assessment for any homestead property owned by a person 65 years of age or older or retired by virtue of a permanent and total disability for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments. The option to defer the payment of special assessments shall terminate and all amounts accumulated plus applicable interest, shall become due upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) the death ofthe owner, provided that the spouse is otherwise not eligible for the benefits hereunder; (b) the sale, transfer or subdivision of the property or any part thereof; if the property should for any reason lose its homestead status; or (d) if for any reason the taxing authority deferring payments shall determine that there would be no hardship to require immediate or partial payment. Any assessed property owners meeting the requirements of this law and the ordinance adopted under it may apply to the City Clerk for the prescribed form for such deferral of payment ofthe special assessment on the property. (Please call City Hall at 430-8800 if you desire more information about the special assessment deferral). If you are not notified within 10 days after the public hearing of any change in the assessment this is your . envnice and bill for the proiect Payment mnst be received b v~mbeJ interes will be charged. Diane F. Ward, City Clerk .. MAGNUSON LAw FIRM LICENSED IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN . THE DESCH OFFICE BUILDING 333 NORTH MAIN STREET. SUITE #202 . STILLWATER, MN 55082 TELEPHONE: (651)439-9464 . FAX: (651)439-5641 DTMAGNUSON@MAGNUSONLAWFIRM.COM DAVID T. MAGNUSON MARGARET M. MURPHY MEMORANDUM TO: Larry D. Hansen, City Administrator Mayor, City Council and Staff FROM: David T. Magnuson DATE: December 13, 2006 RE: Scallon Abatement Request As Sharon points out, the method of spreading and collecting assessments for local improvements is controlled by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. The handling of prepayments is specifically controlled and is a common question, especially throughout the year when real estate . is sold and assessments remain on the property. The statute gives a property owner the absolute right to prepay the assessment without interest if it is paid within 30 days from the adoption. The statute goes onto provide that an owner may "at any time prior to November 15th of any year, prepay to the treasurer of the municipality having levied said assessments the whole assessment remaining due with interest accrued to December 31 st of the year in which the prepayment is made." Part of the reason for the strictness of this rule is that the debt service repayment schedule contained in any bond resolution must match the payments anticipated by the assessment resolution. Since bonds are due on specific redemption dates, or call dates, and for an amount certain, the statutes make it impermissible to prorate interest to a mid-year date of closing or, as in this case, forgive the interest already certified to the auditor on the grounds that someone neglected to pay by the November 15th date. . /nm . r... "" LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST PR OPER TY /CASU AL TY 2006 DIVIDEND CALCULATION AT MAY 31,2006 MCGARRY-KEARNEY AGENCY 450 N MAIN STREET STILL WA TER MN 55082 ~~I . . STILLW ATER 216 NORTH 4TH STREET STILL WATER M N 55082 GROSS EARNED PREMIUM ADJUSTED LOSSES $ 3,894,688 $ 1,528,906 MEMBERS DIVIDEND PERCENTAGE .00472299121 DIVIDEND AMOUNT $ 18,892 League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Property/Casualty Program STILLWATER Premium and Dividend History c�cn nnn STILLWATER Premiums and Dividends Since 1987 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1, 500,000 $1, 000, 000 $500,000 $0 - 1030 . . . .-.., ~~ STILL WATER TOWNSHIP December 14, 2006 Chair: Johnson A2enda: Adopt Minutes: Approve Minutes: Town Board Meeting November 9 2006 Treasurer: 1. Report 2. Checks and Claims 3. Budget Update 4. Escrow Situation Attornev: 1. Dock Ordinance 2. Status Of Arcola Trail Assessment Roll Planner: 1. Harvey Certificate of Compliance-Fence 2. Comp Plan Discussion - January Joint Meeting En2ineer: 1. People Portion: 1.Steve Nelson Re: Boats, Bruette CUP 2.David Laird 3.J ohn Bower Watershed 4.Buckman Pay't Issue 5.Arcola Trail Park Issues Clerk: 1. '07 Mileage Rate .48.5 cents per mile 2. Floor Cleaning Town Hall Dec.18-20 Committees: 1. Park Committee Update Trail, Term Up Ham, Langer resignation 2. Planning Commission Terms Up Busse, Ranalla Spreck Resignation Applicants (2) Stokes and Robbins Old Business: 1. County Meeting Hway 15 (SMU) 2. Marine W AMO Approval New Business: 1. Adiourn: 12/1512006 Pat Bantli ~ t . City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 ~~I Present: Robert Gag, Chairman, Suzanne Block, Gregg Carlsen, Mike Dahlquist, David Junker, Dan Kalmon, Brad Meinke, Dave Middleton, and David Peroceschi Others: Community Development Director Turnblad and Planner Pogge Approval of minutes: The minutes of October 9,2006, were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case No. SUP/06-56 An amendment to a special use permit for the transfer of ownership of a bed and breakfast (James Mulvey Inn) at 622 W. Churchill St. in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Cynthia Hannig, applicant. The applicant was present. Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and staff findings/recommendations. . Ms. Hannig is requesting to convert one of the two existing family rooms to another guest room, bringing the total number of guest rooms to five. She stated that a minimum of five guest rooms is necessary in order to make the operation successful. In addition, Ms. Hannig asked that she have the ability to rent out rooms in the carriage house on the property from time to time. The former owners of the James Mulvey Inn, Truett and Jill Lawson, will retain ownership of the carriage house. Ms. Hannig said the occasional use of the carriage house rooms would be done in cooperation with the Lawsons. Mr. Gag opened the public hearing. Truett Lawson, previous owner, spoke in favor of the requested transfer and reviewed some of the history of their operation of the James Mulvey Inn. Mr. Lawson stated while they have no interest in operating a competing B&B, they would be open to the James Mulvey Inn utilizing a room(s) from time to time. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. There was some discussion about the number of parking spaces provided. There was discussion about two separate properties/owners operating the same B&B - renting out rooms to the other owner. Mr. Dahlquist wondered if that type of arrangement would run counter to the ordinance requirement regarding the 900' distance between B&Bs; Mr. Kalmon said he thought the proposed arrangement supported the opportunity for both properties to remain stable, well-kept historic structures. Mr. Dahlquist moved approval of the requested transfer of ownership (special use permit amendment) with the 16 conditions of approval as recommended by staff, with an additional condition that should the carriage house at 807 Harriet St. S. be purchased by the applicant, the applicant can use two of the rooms in the carriage house as guest rooms for the Bed and Breakfast. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Case No. SUP/06-58 A special use permit for Crabtree Lawyers and Clinic Doctor Inc. at 610 N. Main Street, #300, in the CBD, Central Business District. Larry D. Grell, applicant. Mr. Pogge reviewed the request and staff findings/recommendations. There was discussion of . the availability of parking in the development. The applicant was present. ~ ~ City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 . Mr. Gag opened the public hearing. Ned Gordon, president of the 610 Homeowners Association, said the Association had no objection to the proposal. He did speak to the availability of parking, noting that generally there is sufficient parking; it was also noted that public parking is available across the street. No other comments were received, and the hearing was closed. Mr. Middleton, seconded by Ms. Block, moved approval as conditioned. Motion passed unanimously. Case No. CPA/ZAM/ZAT/06-53 A Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Text Amendment to create a new zoning district for lots 1,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12, 13 and 14, Block 10, Greeley and Slaughters Addition to Stillwater, (110 S. Greeley St.) in the RB, Two Family Residential District. Timothy Freeman, representing Heidi Rosebud, applicant. Mr. Peroceschi asked what the applicant's original request was that prompted the proposal for rezoning. Mr. Freeman explained that the original request had to do with an expansion of the spa portion of Ms. Rosebud's business. With that expansion, there was discussion of parking needs. In the initial discussions with staff, Mr. Freeman said they were made aware that they would not be able to do anything without creating a conforming use out of what is now a legal, non-conforming use. He noted there are many other similar situations in the City and this is an issue that needs to be addressed. Mr. Freeman said staff told them that due to time constraints, the only way changes would be made was if someone came forward with a proposal. Ms. Block said it would be nice for the Commission to know Ms. Rosebud's vision for the . properties/business. Mr. Pogge reviewed the requests the Commission made at its initial hearing on this matter - a definition of "Neighborhood Business Use; list of existing commercial uses in residential areas; and how to address issues related to expansion/growth of a business in a Neighborhood Business District - and staff response to those requests as listed in the agenda packet. Mr. Pogge reviewed the draft ordinance, which would create a Neighborhood Business District; he noted that the ordinance does not address B&B operations. Mr. Pogge noted if the new Neighborhood Business District zoning is adopted, existing property owners would have to apply for the new zoning and would be considered on a case-by-case basis. It was decided to handle the three actions - Zoning Text Amendment, Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment - separately. Mr. Gag opened the hearing to comment regarding the Zoning Text Amendment. Mr. Freeman suggested item 2a in the draft, which lists the specific properties, is not necessary and inconsistent with 2b. Mr. Freeman also noted that the draft in item 2d limits any other properties from being designated Neighborhood Commercial in the future. Mr. Freeman also suggested item 4b seemed overly punitive - requiring a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow reconstruction due to catastrophic occurrences. Mr. Gag opened the meeting to public comment regarding the Zoning Text Amendment. Don Empson, 1206 N. Second St., pointed out the City recently adopted a Neighborhood Conservation District. He expressed a concern that the proposed ordinance was not in the spirit . 2 .~ . . . City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 of the Conservation District and would be the first step in allowing expansion of commercial development, with the potential for the demolition of homes to allow for such expansion. Mr. Empson also suggested that the term "neighborhood business" is a misnomer, as the business does not truly serve the neighborhood residents. Susanna Patterson, 1018 W. Olive St., raised the issue of spot zoning. Ms. Patterson also questioned why notices of this meeting had not been sent to potentially affected residents. Mr. Pogge pointed out that this matter had been continued from the October meeting. Ted Gillen, 1011 W. Myrtle St., expressed a concern that this would open the door for expanding beyond the original properties. Expanding without control, he said, does not serve the people of this community. Susan Sidoti Gorodisher, May Township, fitness director for the Stillwater Fitness Center, attested that, contrary to the point made by Mr. Empson, many people from the surrounding neighborhood walk to the Fitness Center and the Center certainly is a "neighborhood business." She spoke in favor of Ms. Rosebud's request and shared her experience as a member and employee of the Stillwater Fitness Center, as well as her perspective as a resident of the greater Stillwater community. She spoke of Ms. Rosebud's contributions to the community. Mike McCarthy, 410 Linden St. W., stated he purchased his residence based on the understanding that his home was located in a residential neighborhood, and he suggested that his purchase represented an agreement with the City and obligation on the part of the City to protect his residential neighborhood. Mr. McCarthy also noted that a business owner has a choice of location and if the choice is in an existing residential neighborhood, that limits the opportunity for expansion. He also described recent changes to the neighborhood immediately adjacent to the Fitness Center/Spa. He suggested that the proposed ordinance's purpose is to grow commercial enterprises and expand them in residential neighborhood, something that undermines other property owners' property values and property rights. Ryan Bakke, 114 S. Owens St., said he believed the fitness center and spa serve the community and questioned how the three homes involved in the current request would serve the community. Kurt Weidler, 206 S. Greeley St., expressed a concern that the proposed use of the properties would change the character of the neighborhood. There was a question whether the proposed ordinance would affect all other such businesses in town and whether notices should have been sent to residents living near other existing businesses. Mr. Pogge noted the ordinance would affect all other businesses, but the zoning would not change, requests for zoning changes would be done by request/application, at which time notices would be sent to neighboring property owners. Ann Terwedo, 1408 W. Linden St., spoke in support of Ms. Rosebud's request. She said she is a member of the Fitness Center and does walk to the Center, making it a truly neighborhood business. Ms. Terwedo noted that the existing "neighborhood" businesses identified by staff are located in four distinct neighborhoods and said she would like the Commission to treat the four areas separately -- look at the architecture and patterns of development in the neighborhoods and future expansion issues and how those relate to the neighborhoods. 3 ., City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 . Dick Reed, 118 S. Owens St., spoke in favor or orderly growth and due process. He spoke in favor of protecting what we have, growing what we have, and developing what we have, all done in the context of a master plan. No other comments were received, and the discussion was returned to the Commission table. Mr. Pogge reviewed the questions before the Commission regarding growth/expansion and addressed some of the comments related to the Conservation District and the potential for demolition of homes. Mr. Pogge also briefly reviewed the language of the proposed draft ordinance. It was noted that should the ordinance be adopted there would be separate public hearings for each of the existing neighborhood businesses that request a rezoning under the ordinance. Mr. Junker spoke of the changes to the neighborhood businesses that have occurred over time and suggested that developing a neighborhood district plan will be a time-consuming task. Mr. Junker suggested addressing issues related to Ms. Rosebud's request and this specific site might be better done through a new conditional use permit. There was discussion as to what prompted the 2002 change in the zoning code that eliminated the ability to issue special use permits for commercial uses in Two-Family Residential District. Mr. Dahlquist said he would like to hear from the other existing "neighborhood" business owners and what they have to say about the proposed ordinance. There was a question as to how to return to the previous process that was utilized before the zoning change of 2002; Mr. Turnblad said the Commission could recommend that action to the Council. Mr. Kalmon said the proposed text amendment represented a more comprehensive plan approach than action on a case-by-case basis. Mr. pogge said he thought the proposed text amendment was more protective of neighborhoods than returning to allowing special use . permits in the RB District. Mr. Gag noted that the City's Comprehensive Plan will be updated in 2007 and perhaps this is an issue that can be worked on in that process. In the interim, Mr. Gag said the Commission could recommend the Council return to the previous process of considering special use permits in the RB District. Mr. Dahlquist spoke against opening up the potential for more commercial requests in the RB District. Mr. Carlsen agreed with the need for more information regarding what prompted the change in 2002. Mr. Kalmon asked about the process/consequence of tabling or denying the request altogether. Mr. Pogge spoke of the 60- day rule and noted that the Commission would have to take some action at its December meeting unless the applicant agreed to another extension of the 60-day rule. Ms. Block said she thought the proposed ordinance, allowing limited expansion within the confines of the existing property, would keep homeowners secure in the knowledge that their neighborhood block would not be eaten up by one business, yet it allows a business to make changes to their property, which they currently cannot do. Ms. Block moved to adopt the zoning text amendment with the limited expansion. Mr. Kalmon seconded the motion, adding that any expansion beyond as indicated in the ordinance would have to go through a neighborhood approval/review process. Mr. Pogge noted that such a process is required in the draft ordinance. Mr. Kalmon withdrew the amendment to his second. Mr. Dahlquist asked whether uses such as Bed & Breakfast should be excluded. Mr. Dahlquist suggested that "normal wear and tear" be stricken from item 4b; he also questioned the regulations regarding signs as listed in item 3b and whether that is restrictive enough. Mr. Turnblad explained that item 3b is based on the most restrictive signage regulations, those of the Central Business District. Mr. Freeman noted that under the limited growth policy, the applicant will not be able to do anything she is seeking to do with her property. Mr. Dahlquist noted that the ordinance, as proposed, includes a list of specific properties, a list that does not include the piece of property where Ms. Rosebud's parking lot would eventually be located. Mr. Pogge noted that the list of properties could be amended after requested rezoning changes. . 4 / 1 . City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 Mr. Carlsen said he did not feel comfortable with adopting the ordinance at this time; Mr. Gag agreed that this is a complicated issue that deserves more time before making a decision. Mr. Junker also spoke in favor of spending more time on this issue. Motion to approve the zoning text amendment failed by unanimous vote. Mr. Middleton moved to continue this matter to the December meeting and call for a special meeting prior to the regular December meeting to address this issue. Mr. Carlsen seconded the motion. Staff was requested to provide information regarding the 2002 zoning change, who made the decision, whether the Planning Commission was involved, whether public hearings were held. Ms. Block wondered whether the other 18 business owners should be informed of the meeting; during discussion, it was suggested that the other owners will not be affected by the ordinance - they can request a zoning change. Motion to table passed unanimously. Mr. Turnblad suggested that the issue be taken up at the next regular Planning Commission if possible. Motion was made and passed unanimously to table this matter to the regular Planning Commission of Dec. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Concept discussion for the Hazel Street golf course neighborhood. Putman Planning and Design, Lynskey & Clark Companies, applicants. . Mr. Turnblad reviewed the site and the developer's preference for the two-family concept, which would result in 13 structures, with a total of 26 households. Mr. Turnblad spoke of the Comprehensive Plan and Single Family Large Lot (SFLL) classification and existing inconsistencies in the properties that have been held to the SFLL standard of a minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. The staff report also provided options for dealing with the inconsistencies. Marc Putnam reviewed plans. He spoke of the topography and slopes on the site. He stated that 18 home sites have been identified, but noted that the single-family market is at a standstill, perhaps in part due to the aging population. He said it is the development team's belief that "two-family homes in one-family clothing" is the right approach for the site. He provided drawings of such homes and possible road layout. There were questions about the slopes and whether the building sites would meet the City's slope ordinance. Mr. Kalmon asked about the tree inventory and the number of trees that would be removed. There was discussion about the property to the east and whether that would ever be developed. Mr. Carlsen said he liked the idea of having a duplex situation that is a little more rural, but said he was concerned about the dominance of the garage appearance; he suggested perhaps side- loading. Mr. Kalmon said in neighborhood meetings related to the sewer project, there was a strong consensus in favor of narrow roads, the prominence/visibility of vegetation and trees, and rural feeling of the neighborhood. Mr. Kalmon said he didn't think the design model or streetscape and proposed road layout fit the existing neighborhood; Mr. Putnam pointed out that the road is as narrow as City staff will allow. Mr. Kalmon also spoke to drainage issues, noting there are serious erosion problems in the area. Mr. Putnam noted the rules they must adhere to are much higher, regarding rate and volume, than for existing neighborhoods. . Mr. Peroceschi said he would favor keeping the area RA. Mr. Kalmon expressed a concern about density. Mr. Dahlquist noted that if the density was reduced, the developer might be able to address the concern about the appearance of the garages, perhaps some could be side loaded rather than side by side front loading, and fit the lay of the land better. Mr. Dahlquist said he was intrigued with the dual-family concept, as it is a housing stock type that is needed in the 5 " \ City of Stillwater Planning Commission November 13, 2006 . City. Mr. Middleton said he thought the RB zoning would be fine; he spoke of the demand for the proposed housing type and noted the development would not be highly visible from the road. Mr. Middleton said he was unsure about the proposed number of units. Ms. Block spoke of conflicting information, such as affordability and the estimated cost of the units; she also questioned the elevation from the golf course, which she said appears to be a three-story structure, not a twin-home. Ms. Block said she was open to either concept - single-family or dual-family -- at this point. Mick Lynskey addressed the density issue by suggesting that the 13 twin-home structures represent less density than the 18 potential single-family structures. Bob Clark said they had looked at ways to have less impact on the neighborhood and less structures; he invited Commission members to walk the property. Mr. Peroceschi said if you walk the property, it is hard to believe it would be possible to build 18 houses on the site. Mr. Meinke said he thought the twin-homes look less dense. Mr. Kalmon asked if the developer had looked at other options, such as clustering. Mr. Kalmon said he didn't think going to RB would be a problem, it is how the development is designed that is the issue. Mr. Gag asked for a straw vote; the straw vote indicated that the majority of the Commission would be open to the dual-home concept. Case No. ZATl06-0S This case was continued to the December meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Baker Recording Secretary . . 6 1. 9:00 2. 9:00 3. 9:05 4. 9:05 5. 9:35 6. 9:40 7. 9:55 8. 10:25 9. 10. 10:45 Washington ~ ~County ,. -If" Dennis C. Hegberg District 1 Bill Pulkrabek, Chair District 2 Gary Kriesel, Vice Chair District 3 Myra Peterson District 4 BOARD AGENDA DECEMBER 12, 2006 - 9:00 A.M. R.H. Stafford Distnct 5 Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Public Visitors may share their comments or concerns on any issue that is a responsibility or jUnction of Washington County Government, whether or not the issue is listed on this agenda. Persons who wish to address the Board must fill out a comment card before the meeting begins and give it to the County Board secretary or the County Administrator. The County Board Chair will ask you to come to the podium, state your name and address, and present your comments. You are encouraged to limit your presentation to no more than five minutes. The Board Chair reserves the right to limit an individual's presentation if it becomes redundant, repetitive, overly argumentative, or if it is not relevant to an issue that is part of Washington County's responsibilities. The chair may also limit the number of individual presentations to accommodate the scheduled agenda items. Consent Calendar Metropolitan Mosquito Control District - Jim Starke, Executive Director Presentation of the 2006 Mosquito Control Program and Overview of the 2007 Budget Property Records and Taxpayer Services - Kevin Corbid, Director Convey Two Tax Forfeited Parcels in St. Paul Park to the HRA for Affordable Housing Public Health and Environment - Judy Hunter, Sr. Program Manager Resource Recovery Service Agreement General Administration - Jim Schug, County Administrator A. Presentation by the Veteran's Rest Camp Board of Directors B. Support the Cities of Oakdale and Woodbury's Application for Bioscience Zone Designation C. Certifying Tax Levies, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy, and 2007 Budget Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions This period of time shall be used by the Commissioners to report to the jUll Board on committee activities, make comments on matters of interest and information, or raise questions to the staff. This action is not intended to result in substantive board action during this time. Any action necessary because of discussion will be scheduled for a future board meeting. Board Correspondence Adjourn 11. 10:55toll:25 Board Workshop with Community Services Review Changes in the Mental Health Initiative * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RRMTNDER: NO BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 26, 2006 - HOLIDAY Date December 11 December 12 cember 12 ember 13 ecember 13 December 13 December 14 December 14 MEETING NOTICES Committee Time Location Library Board 6:30 p.m. 8595 Central Park - Woodbury Finance Committee 11:30 a.ill. Washington County Government Center Planning Advisory Commission 7:00 p.m. Washington County Government Center Metro Emergency Services Board 10:30 a.ill. 2099 University A venue West - St. Paul MELSA 12:00 p.m. 1619 Dayton Avenue - St. Paul Regional Solid Waste Coordinating Board 12:30 p.ill. 2099 University Avenue West - St. Paul Community Services Advisory Committee 7:30 a.m. Lake Elmo Inn- Lake Elmo Parks and Open Space Commission 6:00 p.ill. St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park Assistive listening devices are available for use in the County Board Room If ou need assistance due to disabili or Ian ua e barrier lease call 651 430-6000 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONSENT CALENDAR ** DECEMBER 12,2006 DEP ARTMENT/AGENCY The following items are presented for Board approval/adoption: . Administration Community Services Financial Services Human Resources Public Health and Environment Sheriff's Office Transportation and Physical Development ITEM A. Approval of the November 28,2006 Board meeting minutes. B. Approval to adopt the 2007 Washington County Legislative positions. C. Approval to enter into a five year contract with IKON Office Solutions, Inc. to supply copy equipment and operate the Washington County Copy Center. D. Approval to appoint David Newman, Stillwater, to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee, to a first term expiring December 31, 2009. E. Approval to amend Policy #5032 and #6008, Meal, Mileage and Other Authorized Expense Reimbursement for employees and elected officials to increase the mileage for individuals using personal vehicles on county business and establish the new mileage rate of 48.5 cents per mile effective the second pay period beginning December 3 I, 2006. F. Approval to amend Washington County's 2005 and 2006 annual action plans by canceling the 79th Street/Crestview Sidewalk project in Cottage Grove and reallocating these funds to the Washington County HRA for rehabilitation of Parkside Apartments in the City of Cottage Grove. G. Approval of the Subgrantee Agreement with Washington County HRA to relocate residents of a manufactured home park in Oakdale to redevelop the park to create affordable housing. H. Approval for Washington County Community ServiceslResource and Referral Program to receive $8,000 for remainder of 2006 and 2007. I. Approval to amend Policy #2014, by decreasing the Petty Cash and Change fund by $10..0 resulting from the return of funds from the Square Lake Park concessions which now uses ven machines. . 1. Approval to ratify 2007 agreements with Teamsters (Commanders), 4gers bargaining units; Confidential, Confidential Supervisors, and Department Heads Meet and Confer Groups and ratification of2007 health insurance for Teamsters (Probation Officers). K. Approval to amend the Public Health Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism project agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health and authorization for the County Board Chair and County Administrator to enter into the agreement. L. Approval and authorization from the County Board Chair and Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to receive funding through the Influenza Pandemic Planning Grant Program. M. Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement between Washington County and C\;1isago County for the purchase of the Mobile Data System. N. Approval of resolution, agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the Safe and Sober Communities grant. O. Approval and execution ofleases for office space in the Lower West Wing of the Government Center with Edina Realty Title Company, Universal Title Company and Old Republic National Title Company. P. Approval of contract with BRKW Appraisals, Inc. for professional appraisal/consulting services for the reconstruction of Century Avenue & Valley Creek Road at a cost not to exceed $61,700. Q. Approval of resolution vacating a portion of the county's interests in certain real estate associ. with CSAH 64 within the recorded plat known as Sabin's Addition. * *Consent Calendar items are generally defined as items of routine business, not requiring discussion and approved in one vote. Commissioner may elect to pull a consent calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action. 1. 9:00 2. 9:00 3. 9:10 4. 9:10 5. 9:25 6. 9:35 7. 9:50 8. 10:25 9. 10:40 10. 11 :00 11. 11:15 Washington ~ ~County BOARD AGENDA Dennis C. Hegberg District 1 Bill Pulkrabek. Chair District 2 Gary Kriesel, Vice Chair District 3 Myra Peterson District 4 RH. Stafford District 5 DECEMBER 19,2006 - 9:00 A.M. Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Public Visitors may share their comments or concerns on any issue that is a responsibility or fUnction of Washington County Government. whether or not the issue is listed on this agenda. Persons who wish to address the Board must fill out a comment card before the meeting begins and give it to the County Board secretary or the County Administrator. The County Board Chair will ask you to come to the podium. state your name and address. and present your comments. You are encouraged to limit your presentation to no more than five minutes. The Board Chair reserves the right to limit an individual's presentation if it becomes redundant, repetitive. overly argumentative. or if it is not relevant to an issue that is part of Washington County's responsibilities. The chair may also limit the number of individual presentations to accommodate the scheduled agenda items. Consent Calendar Public Hearing - Office of Administration Receive Comments on the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan Community Services - Mary Farmer-Kubler, Supervisor Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention in Washington County Transportation and Physical Development - A. Donations/Grant for Restoration of the Civil War Monument - Jim Luger, Parks Director B. Contract with HR Green for Radio Drive Safety and Mobility Project - Corey Slagle C. Agreement with Forest Lake-Reconstruction on CR 81/l1th Ave Public Health and Environment - A. Carnelian-Marine Watershed District Enlargement Petition - Cindy Weckwerth B. Resource Recovery Service Agreement Amendment - Judy Hunter C. Funding Contractual Services from University ofMN Extension Service - Lowell Johnson Sheriff's Office - Steve Pott, Sheriff A. Cooperative Agreement with MESB and MN Dept. of Transportation - 800 MHz B. Sub-Grant Agreement with MESB - 800 MHz C. Communications System Agreement with Motorola, Inc. - 800 MHz General Administration - Jim Schug, County Administrator A. 2006 MClT County ofthe Year Award B. Establish 2007 Salaries for the County Sheriff, County Attorney & Their Assistants C. Establish 2007 Salary for the County Administrator D. Establish 2007 Salary and Expenses for the County Commissioners E. Resolution Recognizing Commissioner Dick Stafford Commissioner Reports - Comments - Questions This period of time shall be used by the Commissioners to report to the fUll Board on committee activities. make comments on matters of interest and information, or raise questions to the staff. This action is not intended to result in substantive board action during this time. Any action necessary because of discussion will be scheduled for a fUture board meeting. Board Correspondence Adjourn ***MEETINGS LISTED ON BACK*** Assistive listening devices are ava/lable for use in the County Board Room EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CONSENT CALENDAR ** DECEMBER 12,2006 The following items are presented for Board approval/adoption: DEPARTMENTIAGENCY ITEM . Administration A. Approval of the November 28,2006 Board meeting minutes. B. Approval to adopt the 2007 Washington County Legislative positions. C. Approval to enter into a five year contract with IKON Office Solutions, Inc. to supply copy equipment and operate the Washington County Copy Center. D. Approval to appoint David Newman, Stillwater, to the Community Development Block Grant Citizen Advisory Committee, to a first term expiring December 31,2009. Community Services F. E. Approval to amend Policy #5032 and #6008, Meal, Mileage and Other Authorized Expense Reimbursement for employees and elected officials to increase the mileage for individuals using personal vehicles on county business and establish the new mileage rate of 48.5 cents per mile effective the second pay period beginning December 31, 2006. Approval to amend Washington County's 2005 and 2006 annual action plans by canceling the 79th Street/Crestview Sidewalk project in Cottage Grove and reallocating these funds to the Washington County HRA for rehabilitation of Parks ide Apartments in the City of Cottage Grove. G. Approval of the Subgrantee Agreement with Washington County HRA to relocate residents of a manufactured home park in Oakdale to redevelop the park to create affordable housing. H. Approval for Washington County Community Services/Resource and Referral Program to receive $8,000 for remainder of 2006 and 2007. Financial Services I. Approval to amend Policy #2014, by decreasing the Petty Cash and Change fund by $100.00 resulting from the return of funds from the Square Lake Park concessions which now uses ven. machines. Human Resources J. Approval to ratify 2007 agreements with Teamsters (Commanders), 4gers bargaining units; Confidential, Confidential Supervisors, and Department Heads Meet and Confer Groups and ratification of 2007 health insurance for Teamsters (Probation Officers). Public Health and Environment K. Approval to amend the Public Health Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism project agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health and authorization for the County Board Chair and County Administrator to enter into the agreement. L. Approval and authorization from the County Board Chair and Administrator to enter into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to receive funding through the Influenza Pandemic Planning Grant Program. Sheriff's Office M. Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement between Washington County and Chisago County for the purchase of the Mobile Data System. N. Approval of resolution, agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for the Safe and Sober Communities grant. Transportation and Physical Development O. Approval and execution ofleases for office space in the Lower West Wing of the Government Center with Edina Realty Title Company, Universal Title Company and Old Republic National Title Company. P. Approval of contract with BRKW Appraisals, Inc. for professional appraisal/consulting services for the reconstruction of Century A venue & Valley Creek Road at a cost not to exceed $61,700. Q. Approval of resolution vacating a portion of the county's interests in certain real estate asSOCi. with CSAH 64 within the recorded plat known as Sabin's Addition. . * *Consent Calendar items are generally defined as items of routine business, not requiring discussion and approved in one vote. Commissioner may elect to pull a consent calendar item(s) for discussion and/or separate action.