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CR 2012-065 Cottageville Park Planningp1TY OF June 14, 2012 HOPKINS Council Report 2012-065 Approve Professional Services Agreement — Cottageville Park Planning Proposed Action Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move that Council approve the selection of . Cuningham Group for the Cottageville Park Planning project and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the professional services agreement in the amount of $40,000. Overview The City and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District staff have completed the consultant selection process for the Cottageville Park planning work. Eleven proposals were received, four consultants were interviewed and Cuningham Group was chosen as best suited for this planning/feasibility study. The selection was based on the Cuningham team's project understanding, project approach, relevant experience and cost. Primary Issues to Consider • Why was Cuningham Group chosen for this work? • Project scope and schedule Supporting Information • Professional Services Agreement • Cuningham Group proposal excerpts Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director Financial Impact: $ 40,000. Budgeted: Yes Source: Storm Sewer Utility Fund + Park Capital Improvement Fund Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Cooperative Agreement with MCWD Notes: Council Report 2012-065 Page 2 Primary Issues to Consider • Why was Cuningham Group chosen for this work? The Cuningham Group provided a proposal that clearly articulated that they understood the City and watershed district's desires for the site. Further, they presented an excellent example of a similar project wherein the planning process focused on maximizing opportunities at a public site in terms of social, environmental, recreational and economic development. They have very germane experience working public processes that engage users of diverse interests, ages and cultures. Barr Engineering, the environmental sub -consultant on the team, has vast experience working with the watershed district and showed a clear understanding of what it will take to maximize the stormwater management and environmental educational experience at the site. The staff's believe that by partnering with the Cuningham Group we have the best shot at creating a signature public space and an award-winning project. Project Scope and schedule The attached professional services agreement clearly states the tasks required of the consultant. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by November 2012. C� 13 June, 2012 CUNINGHAM G R O U P John R. Bradford, P.E. City Engineer- City of Hopkins Hopkins City Hall 1010 1" Street South Hopkins, MN 55343 Subject: AGREEMENT FOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Cottageville Park Planning Project— Hopkins, Minnesota John W. Cuningham, FAA Identification of geographic location and form of best management practices (BMP's) that Cuningham Group Dear John: Architecture, Inc. Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A. (Architect) is delighted to work with The City of St. Anthony Main 201 Main street SE Hopkins (Owner) on the above -referenced project. Terms and conditions of this Agreement Suite 325 for professional services are listed below. Minneapolis, MN experience and is cost effective. 55414 APPROACHISCOPE OF SERVICES Timothy Dufault, AIA Based on our project proposal, interview discussion and brief conversations to date, Architect Tel: 612 379 3400 understands we will provide services to help you create a vision (master plan) for Cottageville Fax: 612 379 4400 Park as the centerpiece for redevelopment along the Blake Road Corridor. Our Scope of Scott R. Mallwitz Services will focus on three major tasks as outlined in your Request for Proposals dated May www.cuningham.com 9t", 2012: John G. Pfluger, AIA 1 — Stormwater Piping and Treatment Improvements 2 — Public Outreach 3 — Park Planning These three elements will not be approached as separate tasks, but instead will interact and inform each other throughout the design process. Specific tasks and meetings will include: Stormwater Task 1 — Identification and location of potential BMP's John W. Cuningham, FAA Identification of geographic location and form of best management practices (BMP's) that Thomas L. Hoskens, AIA meet City of Hopkins and'Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) design criteria. Douglas A. Lowe, FAIA Potential BMP's include, but are not limited to, infiltration basins or other practices, wetland Lee Brennan, AIA restoration and revegetation. Design solutions will seek balance between minimizing the Chad J. Clow, AIA above -ground footprint of the BMP's, creating a space that provides a stormwater educational John W. Culligan, AIA experience and is cost effective. Amelia S. Doyle, AIA Timothy Dufault, AIA Task 2 — Quantification of water quality benefits, nutrient reductions and runoff abstraction of Jack Highwart, AIA J identified BMP's avid B. Hyde, AIA Roger W. Kipp, AIA Adequate technical analysis of runoff rate, path, timing of inflow/outflow, runoff volumes for Scott R. Mallwitz design storm events, and quantification of runoff volume and nutrient loading under existing Margaret S. Parsons, AIA and proposed conditions. BMP's will either build/expand upon existing infrastructure or be John G. Pfluger, AIA created in locations within the subwatershed where conditions permit. Proximity to important James S. Scheidel, AIA natural resources within the subwatershed will be considered, and high quality upland or David M. Solner, AIA wetland natural areas will not be negatively affected as a result of implementation of BMP's. Michael P. Strand, AIA Brian Tempas, AIA Kathryn M. Wallace, AIA Page 1 of 5 Jonathan V. Watts, AIA Task 3—Wetland hydrology and ecology C U N 1 N G H A M Identification of wetland restoration/creation opportunities within the identified subwatershed G R o u P that could maximize external load reduction and abstraction of stormwater runoff. Adequate technical analysis of runoff rate, path, timing of inflow/outflow, duration and frequency of ponding and saturation of existing and proposed conditions. Heightened wetland elevations on adjoining properties will be identified and evaluated for impacts on existing lands uses and habitat values. Task 4 — Initial project meeting Architect will meet with MCWD Staff and City Staff to discuss the details of the project. Architect will review all relevant technical and other background material related to the existing and future conditions of the watershed and clarify project goals with City and MCWD Staff. This will include a site visit to assess ground conditions. Task 5 — Evaluation of existing conditions and future proposed conditions Architect will utilize available information and refine existing hydrologic and pollutant loading models, as -needed, to analyze nutrient and volume loading under existing and proposed project alternative conditions. Task 6 — Technical data acquisition Architect will acquire additional technical data necessary to assess the feasibility of proposed design alternatives. Note: All modeling and associated analysis must be performed in the following formats unless otherwise approved and directed by MCWD Staff: Streamflow / stormwater runoff rate: XP-SWMM Nutrient loading: PLOAD; and P8 or PondNET Public Outreach We recognize that the City of Hopkins has already begun a carefully designed public outreach process to receive input from a spectrum of stakeholders. The Architect will provide the following tasks to support ongoing public outreach activities: Task 1— Interpret public outreach input Architect will collect, analyze and interpret existing information and input gathered thus far in the City public outreach process Task 2 — Public open house meeting At the conclusion of the City -led public participation process, Architect will facilitate one open house meeting to present final draft of the park plan. Task 3 — Summary of community input Architect will articulate, through written and graphic summary, how the community input process impacted and informed the final park plan. Page 2 of 5 Park Planning C U N I N G H A M Park planning efforts will explore a variety of activities, amenities and features with emphasis G R o u P on multi-purpose and built in flexibility to support city goals for park design. Specific tasks will include: Task 1 Park programming worshop Architect will conduct one workshop with City and MCWD Staff to identify a full range of potential uses, user groups, amenities and facilities, then evaluate this list based on various criteria related to capacity, maintenance, operations, budget and design aesthetics among others. Task 2 — Set priorities Concurrent with Task 1, Architect will work with City and MCWD Staff to determine realistic project sequencing and phasing plan, setting priorities for key elements in the final park plan. Task 3 — Concept alternatives Architect will prepare three concept alternatives for overall park design, each with different emphasis, approach and/or physical layout; for example natural resource based, recreation based, special events based and so on. Task 4 — Preferred concept Based on public outreach input and comments/direction from City and MCWD Staff, Architect will synthesize and refine concept alternatives into one preferred concept plan for park redevelopment. Task 5 — Draft and Final Park Feasibility Report Based on further review and comments from City and MCWD Staff, City Council and the MCWD Board of Managers, Architect will prepare Draft and Final Park Feasibility Reports. Deliverables A — Draft Planning Report Architect will evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, costs and benefits of the identified project alternatives and provide recommendations. The report will identify location, size, technical criteria, cost estimates and other design elements of recommended project alternatives and include: 1. Map of proposed project area or identified locations of project elements. Hard copy and portable document format (pdf) that includes the following: a. aerial photo b. existing water resource features c. parcel lines using existing parcel data d. size, type and location of management practices throughout the project area e. catchment areas for each BMP 2. Detailed site plan showing the park amenities and layout coordinated with above ground stormwater elements 3. A detailed cost estimate that itemizes the projected costs of design and implementation of each aspect of the project. Cost estimates will also include estimated long-term management costs of operation, equipment maintenance and replacement projected annually. Page 3 of 5 aronaswv 7 4. An operations and maintenance plan that provides for short-term maintenance of C U N 1 N G H A M necessary project components included in the construction contract as well as long- G R o U P term management of the project area by the City. B — Draft Feasibility Meeting / Presentation City Staff and Architect will jointly present the results of the Feasibility Draft Report to the City Council. Architect will be responsible for preparing power point presentation and graphics for the meeting. C — Final Feasibility Meeting / Presentation Architect will provide one presentation to the Hopkins City Council and one presentation to the MCWD Board of Managers summarizing the results of the Final Feasibility Report. Architect will coordinate development of the presentation and discussion with MCWD Staff prior to the meeting. D — Final Public Open House As noted in the Public Outreach section, Architect will facilitate one final open house with the public. PROJECT TEAM Bruce Jacobson will serve as overall Team Coordinator and Project Manager. Chuck Stewart will serve as Project Landscape Architect. Fred Rozulmowski will coordinate work tasks provided by Barr Engineering, with Charlene Roise and Tacoumba Aiken providing additional input related to culture, history and artistic expression. FEES Fee for this scope of services shall be Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00). REE"URSABLES Reimbursable Expenses are included in the above fee. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Additional Services will be performed as requested by Owner and will only be performed upon written authorization. PAYMENT Invoices shall be submitted monthly to Owner and shall be paid within 30 days. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS Except as otherwise modified herein, the terms and conditions of AIA Document B 151, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect (copy attached) shall apply to all services provided under this Proposal and Agreement. This Proposal and Agreement shall be interpreted arid enforced under the laws of the State of Minnesota. Page 4 of 5 With your signature below you are indicating your acceptance of the understandings, terms C U N I N G H A M and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon G R o P seven (7) days written notice should either party fail to perform substantially in accordance with its terms. If this Agreement meets with your approval, please sign both copies and return one copy for our records. We look forward to working with you on the redevelopment of the Cottageville Park site. Sincerely, Approved By: CUNINGHAM GROUP ARCHITECTURE, P.A. CITY OF HOPKINS Brian Tempas, AIA Mike Mornson, City Manager Principal Bruce Jacobson, ASLA Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor Date: Date: Page 5 of 5 A lr fY! i• ip W / y f it a 77 {ij ti wry �h ..�..- ,•.� —••..a May 29, 2012 Mr. John Bradford, P.E., City Engineer City of Hopkins City Hall 1010 1st Street South Hopkins, MN 55343 Subject: Response to Request for Proposal — Cottageville Park Dear John, Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group") is pleased to submif the following proposal for Cottageville Park Design Consultingi Services. The newly formed Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio at Cuningham Group has a long history and deep portfolio of completed parks projects throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are teamed with Barr Engineering (Natural Resources and Stormwater Management), Hess Roise Consultants (History and Cultural Perspective), and Ta-coumba Aiken (Community Engagement and Artistic Expression). This is a select group of highly regarded firms and individuals who share a passion for placemaking, public process and project implementation—helping you realize your overall vision for Cottageville Park that includes: • Meeting the needs of the immediate neighborhood, while serving the region • Fitting contextually with Minnehaha Creek • Creating an award-winning space Cuningham Group has worked with Barr Engineering, Hess Roise and Tacoumba Aiken many times in the past, delivering seamless project management and exemplary client service that emphasizes technical expertise and design innovation. We look forward to working closely with you on this project. Please let me know if you have any questions about our proposal or need additional information. Sincerely, CUNINGHAM GROUP CI4TECTURE, INC. B ce Jacobso P A Director of Landscape Architecture Brian Tempas, Principal J CUNINGHAM G R O U P Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. St. Anthony Main 201 Main Street SE Suite 325 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel 612 379 3400 Fax 612 379 4400 www.cuningham.com John W. Cuningham, FAIA John Quiter,14A Thomas L Hoskens, AIA Douglas A. Lowe, FAIA Lee Brennan, AIA Chad J. Clow, ALA John W. Culligan, AIA Amelia S. Doyle, AIA Timothy Dufault, AIA Jack Highwart, ALA David B. Hyde, AIA Roger W. Kipp, AIA Scott R. Mallwitz Margaret S. Parsons, AIA John G. Pfluger, AIA James S. Scheidel, AIA David M. Solner, AIA Michael P. Strand, AIA Brian Tempas, AIA Kathryn M. Wallace, AIA 1 Jonathan V. Watts, AIA Statement of Qualifications The Cuningham Group team is uniquely qualified to address the specific work tasks outlined in your RFP. More importantly, we will strive beyond expected process and product to test ideas, integrate new technologies, and create a truly unique signature park for Hopkins. We acknowledge the three primary components of the work I plan including: • Stormwater Piping and Treatment Improvements • Public Outreach • Park Planning And we have tailored our team to bring highly experienced people, with award-winning projects as testament to their skills, to lead this effort With over three decades of successful park design and construction, from broad scale park systems planning to the smallest details of individual park components, this team (together and separately) has helped create some of the most recognized and treasured places in the Twin Cities. We have built long-term relationships with both Saint Paul Parks and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, with many completed projects enjoyed by thousands of people each year including: • The new Saint Paul Riverfront (Upper Landing Park and Chestnut Plaza) • Lake Harriet Regional Parks (William Berry and Beard's Plaisance) • Mississippi River Gorge (natural and recreation area) • Heritage Park (formerly Sumner Field) • and numerous other neighborhood parks We have reviewed your RFP, the referenced completed reports and studies, attended the informational meeting and have toured the site (and surrounding area) several times. We truly believe, as you do, that Cottageville Park has great potential to become a much -loved local park, a major city asset and a catalyst for corridor redevelopment. k CUNINGHAM G R O U P Stormwater Piping and Treatment Improvements Heritage Park Stormwater System, Minneapolis Public Outreach Schaar's Sluff Kick-off Meeting, Dakota County Park Planning Upper Landing Alcove'Eddies, Saint Paul 3 � ;;l' aA'� 4�,rM^�-• n. _ ,-s. :„'tea ..1 s' �S'�r �.+miy. ,`� ��`r a "'�• 1 r r ���� ♦ o, r' � n ii i„�, ,�., ,�a� X5�'1s�;ye` ok- �r��A�`� 5. �,♦ �" �' H- ��' i{�.+i�, �4_ �'<rr„� d��"" �'�.! <. �1t���',nt' � '' j ``. ',... ��,-• �. �'"�. ��,'� �'F`.� r ♦ ... w'4'F'J`+k.. - � � iJj.�; � .�l� nM<4'n,,,, -.�x "01u ' Rr y.., t� un � �,r� �T> ",'i�?�!n"X r � R• � � � '6Lv ... ,+u.'� ''t ;,.�,�r:; ".<2•c' e . �,.�� '* K, �' ��'�'a� ^ {� �;. f y'�1r .�. �Y a dC F r r* az._� � � ��i♦t^��A ✓.. .�.' tin � r , - sC f � :� �'� ,� �` � t,� s .. 'i' 'ulr��,•.�. `7.(�1 • h.°X�,¢ bey'..: U31� i '�,r �" 1 t !7 i� � 5�♦ kr�� rx 7- FI �n 7'v J .�7 r 4 i 4 ♦G J F'wM. �6. u�• •vy4.., v• •u'i -✓^a�i'"a to 4� �- y �,'Lef< < �,^;,;,,,,�'" +w.. - `W'. ,.,n-�.a ..- — �,.�;." -: -. ;,,�� tl...,�.r-,,,, ,�,w c+f.�` ``.. y„�.'�+,`t.''y,M✓ - b"• . ��, ;.. - ' � „"'� c .. .� � v�:. . <- -.. ,r t.. -a �j d�'��"y�,.�.tw7,�„i"� � . n✓_."'_" ,.,h+: '3,.� �ir ""�,. \. As indicated in your RFP, this will be an ambitious challenge. Our approach will thoughtfully guide you through a design process that will endeavor to achieve all of your goals and deliver an award-winning park for the City of Hopkins. Toward that end, we will focus on the following: Program — It isn't likely that this park will have a lighted hardball field or a thousand seat amphitheater, but we will help you determine a detailed list of basic needs and additional wants (they're not the same thing) that defines uses, users, amenities, facilities, fit, capacity and other programmatic issues. r Priorities — You've acknowledged that this project will be constructed in phases as funding peri its. We will help you define your highest priorities and create a logical, feasible phasing strategy to move this Project forward. Precedent — Our substantial photographic database of park projects nearby, across the country and around the world, along with case studies with relevant Best Management CUNINGHAM G R O U P Practices (BMPs), will be helpful to illustrate what works (and what doesn't) for the numerous park elements to be explored. Design Execution — Program, priorities and precedent will then be translated into concept alternatives, reviewed and refined through the lens of community input, cost evaluation and maintenance/operations criteria and then delivered in the form of a Final Feasibility Report. Collaboration — Our approach relies on the active participation of city leaders (elected and staff, agency representatives and public comment. We subscribe to the notion that `you never know where the next great idea will come from.' We are excited about this opportunity to work with the City of Hopkins to thoroughly explore ideas, test options and help you define direction for the design and construction of Cottageville Park. The Crossroa The Corridor(s) The Neighborhood(s) The Creek 5 Potential Park Components Test Through Different Filters Concept Alternatives . with Emphasis Preferred Concepts Draft Vision Final Vision CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P In closing, we understand that your public participation process is already well underway. Without knowing the full extent of your outreach efforts thus far, we have seen great results, from recent experience, gathering additional input from school children, the arts community, challenged/under-served populations and other future park users. We want to work with you to inspire people to participate in this process, to take ownership of the outcome, to help pay for park construction and most of all ... to celebrate the ribbon -cutting event on opening day! 7 Project Team — Cuningham Group CUNINGHAM G R O U P Project Role Team Coordination and Public Outreach Park Planning 8 Firm Profile Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group°) has earned an outstanding reputation for creating and delivering excellence in architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture in the places where people live, learn, worship, work, heal, plan and play. Since John Cuningham, FAIA founded the firm in 1969 we have focused on a working model of team architecture that is highly inclusive and incorporates extensive client, consultant, engineer and contractor participation. This philosophy has led to the design of award-winning projects and a solid reputation for collaboration. We have expanded services and markets to meet a growing demand from sorne of the largest and most respected clients throughout the world. We provide the resources of a large firm while the studio approach—focused on key market areas and client types provides a specialized team of professionals for each client and project. We are dedicated to delivering inspired and sustainable design solutions for our clients, our. communities and our planet. Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio Cuningham Group's Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio provides a range of design and planning services for both private and public clients. The goal of our work is to increase investor confidence in a given area by improving the public realm, access and connectivity, and the quality of the built environment. Our design solutions are both strategic and physical and always emerge from the underlying patterns and traditions of place. Key Personnel Brace Jacobson, PLA, Director of Landscape Architecture: Bruce has more than 30 years of planning and design experience ranging from urban parks, public spaces, and institutions to master planning for campuses, cities, housing developments, and private facilities. He has successfully completed projects in a number of urban centers across the country including -the Twin Cities, Denver, and the Baltimore/Washington metro area. Much of this work defined strategies for neighborhood revitalization and economic development organized around engaging public spaces, with an emphasis on transit and mixed-use. Central to Bruce's approach is the determination to provide authentic, genuine places for people to gather, conduct business, or call home. Bruce brings valuable experience to both planning and detailed site design. He focuses on the creation of engaging, sustainable and livable environments, whether in the public domain or for private clients. His commitment to an inclusive and collaborative approach, including active public participation, is key to the successful implementation of many projects. Charles Stewart, PLA, Landscape Architect: Chuck is a valuable team member who contributes his skills at Cuningham Group to a variety of projects including urban, entertainment, education and corporate environments. His comprehensive project experience includes schematic design through construction administration. He has coordinated construction document sets for various projects, including the Wabasha Avenue Green Stairway. Chuck's past work also includes site design for a hospital expansion project, detailing custom stone seating for an new residence hall, site selection and tree preservation for a new housing development, and a total renovation of an existing Public Housing landscape. Nla 12 f,. tits �xu CUNINGHAM G R O U P Project Role Team Coordination and Public Outreach Park Planning 8 Firm Profile Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. (Cuningham Group°) has earned an outstanding reputation for creating and delivering excellence in architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture in the places where people live, learn, worship, work, heal, plan and play. Since John Cuningham, FAIA founded the firm in 1969 we have focused on a working model of team architecture that is highly inclusive and incorporates extensive client, consultant, engineer and contractor participation. This philosophy has led to the design of award-winning projects and a solid reputation for collaboration. We have expanded services and markets to meet a growing demand from sorne of the largest and most respected clients throughout the world. We provide the resources of a large firm while the studio approach—focused on key market areas and client types provides a specialized team of professionals for each client and project. We are dedicated to delivering inspired and sustainable design solutions for our clients, our. communities and our planet. Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio Cuningham Group's Urban Design and Landscape Architecture Studio provides a range of design and planning services for both private and public clients. The goal of our work is to increase investor confidence in a given area by improving the public realm, access and connectivity, and the quality of the built environment. Our design solutions are both strategic and physical and always emerge from the underlying patterns and traditions of place. Key Personnel Brace Jacobson, PLA, Director of Landscape Architecture: Bruce has more than 30 years of planning and design experience ranging from urban parks, public spaces, and institutions to master planning for campuses, cities, housing developments, and private facilities. He has successfully completed projects in a number of urban centers across the country including -the Twin Cities, Denver, and the Baltimore/Washington metro area. Much of this work defined strategies for neighborhood revitalization and economic development organized around engaging public spaces, with an emphasis on transit and mixed-use. Central to Bruce's approach is the determination to provide authentic, genuine places for people to gather, conduct business, or call home. Bruce brings valuable experience to both planning and detailed site design. He focuses on the creation of engaging, sustainable and livable environments, whether in the public domain or for private clients. His commitment to an inclusive and collaborative approach, including active public participation, is key to the successful implementation of many projects. Charles Stewart, PLA, Landscape Architect: Chuck is a valuable team member who contributes his skills at Cuningham Group to a variety of projects including urban, entertainment, education and corporate environments. His comprehensive project experience includes schematic design through construction administration. He has coordinated construction document sets for various projects, including the Wabasha Avenue Green Stairway. Chuck's past work also includes site design for a hospital expansion project, detailing custom stone seating for an new residence hall, site selection and tree preservation for a new housing development, and a total renovation of an existing Public Housing landscape. Nla 12 f,. CUNINGHAM G R O V P Project Team — Barr Engineering Firm Profile Barr provides engineering and environmental consulting services to clients across the Midwest, throughout the Americas, and around the world. The company's roots extend back to the early 1900s with Adolph Meyer, one of the first hydrologists in the United States. Doug Barr began work with Mr. Meyer in the 1950s and built a practice of his -BA j � own while learning from this skilled hydrologist. i� � When the company was incorporated as an employee -owned firm in 1966, it had 16 employees. Today, Barr Engineering Company has more than 600 employees, with offices in Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri, Michigan, and Alberta. Over 100 of their engineers and scientists are engaged in water resources engineering and planning, wetland management, limnology, and aquatic plant and species management. Project Role Natural Resources and Stormwater Management Key Personnel Kurt A. Leuthold, PE, LEEDP9 AP, Vice President, Senior Civil Engineer: Kurt has 24 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and land development. He has designed surface -water management projects for cities, water management organizations, watershed districts, private industries, developers, and universities and colleges. Kurt specializes in designing infrastructure with an eye for ecology. He understands the complex interaction of water, soils, and plants, and how urban green infrastructure can both treat stormwater and be an amenity for the community. Matthew R. Metzger, PE, Civil Engineer: Matt is a civil engineer with eight years of design engineering experience related to water resources. He has worked extensively on infrastructure design, site planning, creative stormwater management, flood protection systems and project visualizations for clients in the public and private sectors. Fred J. Rozumalski, RLA, Landscape Ecologist, Landscape Architect: Fred is a registered landscape architect, experienced in the areas of landscape architecture, ecology, horticulture, and native -landscape design and restoration. His projects are designed to work with nature to create economically viable, low -maintenance landscapes that support a diversity of plants and animals. Most importantly, they are designed to meet the needs of the people who inhabit them. In addition, Fred has lectured on ecologically sound landscape design. 9 Project Team —Ta-coumba Aiken Project Role Community Engagement and Artistic Expression CUNINGHAM G R O U P Firm Profile and Key Personnel Minnesota artist Ta-coumba Aiken brings tremendous talent to this project, as well as a . long history of working with diverse groups to bring art into the community. The Saint Paul painter is the force behind some of Minnesota's most beloved and acclaimed public artworks. A recipient of national awards, Aiken has also earned a Bush Foundation Artist's Fellowship for visual arts, as well as numerous Minnesota State Arts Board grants. Ta-coumba specializes in leadership and community development workshops utilizing art as a catalyst for change. Relevant examples of his expertise and experience include: • Work with multidisciplinary teams: During the course of his career, Tacoumba has collaborated with other artists, art institutions, educational facilities, community groups and architects to produce art that can be seen at numerous Twin Cities locations. Experience with planning processes and public communication: Tacoumba has 25 years of experience is public art, education, and community engagement. His work on an outdoor entryway mosaic for Saint Paul's Jeremiah Project exemplifies his ability to work with public projects. This effort included consultation with neighborhood leaders, board members and staff, and collaboration with a project manager and architect to create a cohesive design. Community workshops with future residents of the facility were also held to inform the design. • Familiarity with a broad range of media: Throughout his career, Ta-coumba has created more than 300 community murals and public art sculptures. His paintings have been shown at a number of galleries and recent examples of his handmade tile mosaics can be found at the Minneapolis Public Library, the Chicago Lake Transit Center, and the Jeremiah Campus. • Experienced artistic collaborator: Ta-coumba is working with the McNally Smith College of Music to present "Breath of Life," an interactive art -music improvisational. His "Call and Response" solo exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts included an invitation to six artists to collaborate on six new pieces. • Excellent communication skills: Ta-coumba's collaborative work with students and educators to produce community art is a demonstration of his ability to communicate and inspire. He is also frequently chosen as a keynote speaker for academic and community audiences. • Experience in urban environments: Ta-coumba's work can be found throughout the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. He also has experience along transit corridors—he was selected by the Hiawatha Line Light Rail Public Art and Design Committee for public art projects at 13 stations. His handmade mosaic tile walls grace the interiors of the Chicago and Lake Transit Center in Minneapolis. M Related Experience Successful park design is based on the thoughtful combination of various `ingredients' that together create functional, inviting and memorable places for people. Our work examples highlight many of these elements. We look forward to working with you to determine the best combination of these, and other puzzle pieces, as we seek to understand why people would come to Cottageville Park ... and what would compel them to come back again and again! ACTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMMED AND SPONTANEOUS PLAY Lake Harriet Regional Park Improvements Minneapolis, Minnesota We were selected to work with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to provide detailed design recommendations for park improvements near the Lake Harriet Bandshell and the Beard's Plaisance Pavilion. A Neighborhood Advisory Committee was established to guide the public process, including on-site events, interactive workshops, outreach to the Minneapolis Kids program and focus group roundtables with key stakeholders. Universal accessibility was a crucial component with a network of paved trails linking restrooms and parking areas with new and existing park amenities. Traditional playgrounds were transformed with an emphasis on site/nature-based play experiences carefully integrated within the rolling topography and groves of trees that define the Chain -o -Lakes landscape. r. Relevance to Cottageville Park: A variety ofplay activities, for children of all ages, well explored and designed to meet the needs of nearby neighborhoods and attract a regional audience of park users. PASSIVE ENJOYMENT 'IN THE PARADE OR WATCHING THE PARADE' CEPRO Park on the Midtown Greenway Minneapolis, Minnesota In collaboration with the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis and the Midtown Greenway Coalition, we designed (and oversaw construction) of the first public park along the highly traveled Midtown Greenway in south Minneapolis. Accessibility was a key component, serving a trail connection and a neighborhood gateway for hundreds of greenway users each day. Places to gather, sit and play were integrated within clearly visible stormwater management features illustrating a variety of techniques to capture, cleanse and utilize this valuable resource. Swinging benches overlooking the greenway have already become a popular signature for this park. Relevance to Cottageville Park: This project represents a tz place for relaxation, solitude and recharge, a place that offers choices to actively participate,or simply sit and observe. A 0 A -<19 E] MULTI-PURPOSE ACTIVITY AND PERFORMANCE Ramsey Commons — Ramsey, Minnesota Ramsey Commons contains the largest contiguous dedicated parkspace within the Town Center and provides grade -separated bicycle and pedestrian trail access through the entire development. Design priorities include preservation of green space for recreation, wildlife habitat and the natural filtration of stormwater. The rolling topography creates numerous high point knolls for special event spaces, picnicking and other passive recreational uses, while low areas capture storm runoff to create signature water features including ponds and wetlands. The amphitheater is already the recognized centerpiece for community activities. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Built-in fiezibility to serve multiple uses is a given. To meet the challenges of budget and available space, we must seek creative and innovative approaches that respond to a growing and changing population of park users. SIGNATURE DESTINATION CELEBRATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS Upper Landing Park — Saint Paul, Minnesota Upper Landing Park is the newest public park along Saint Paul's Mississippi Riverfront. Flexible event space provided by a large floodplain meadow (floodplain) is framed by broad pedestrian promenades orienting visitors to spectacular views of the river and the city skyline. River -eddy plazas are animated by lighted jet fountains and fanciful bird sculptures (the River Guardians) celebrating the River as a primary migration corridor. Earthen mounds at the east end of the park subtly mark historic flood elevations, while creating a buffer and backdrop for performances at the River Theater. Relevance to Cottageville Park: We will explore opportunities to accommodate larger group gatherings that can help Cottageville Park be recognized as a signature destination for much anticipated seasonal celebrations, art/food festivals and other special events. 13 Related Experience COMMUNITY MEANING HISTORY AND CULTURE Schaar's Bluff 8,000 -Year Trail Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Humans have lived along the shores of the Mississippi River at Schaar's Bluff for 8,000 years. Bruce Jacobson, while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture prior to Cuningham Group, helped lead the development of conceptual plans and images to describe the three major themes of the Schaar's Bluff Interpretive Plan: Fires along the Shoreline, Riches of River and Land, and Flight through Time and Space. The 8,000 -Year Walk connects a newly constructed Cultural Gathering Center with three unusual interpYetive alcoves, each reflecting a major theme of the Cultural Interpretive Plan. The alcoves are located on a dramatic looped walk near the edge of the bluff, 120 feet above the River. Each alcove explores a different story about the natural or cultural history of the site. The design was a recipient of a 2008 Merit Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Relevance to Cottageville Park. Every place has a story to tell. We will work with you to discover the unique history and cultural meaning of Cottageville, and how that can be translated into physical design features for the park. LIFE-LONG LEARNING EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center Spring Lake Park, Minnesota The Concept Plan for Schaar's Bluff at Spring Lake Park Reserve was informed by cultural and historical elements that celebrate 8,000 years of human activity on this site overlooking the Mississippi River. The 8,000 -Year Walk connects a new Gathering Center with three interpretive alcoves, each of which reflects a major theme of the Cultural Resources Plan: Fires Along the Shoreline - Riches of River and Land - Flight Through Time and.Space. Special emphasis is placed on the cycle of the seasons and stories related to the theme of historical gathering and celebration. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Without being too heavy- handed with this, there is opportunityfor on-site learning through both obvious and discovered interpretive elements. 14 BEAUTIFUL SETTING THE LANDSCAPE FRAME Wolfe Park St. Louis Park, Minnesota Initially retained as part of a multi -disciplinary team to create a "Town Center" for this first ring suburb, Bruce Jacobson (while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture) was hired to work with a City Task Force to complete detailed plans for Wolfe Park. This under -used open space has, become the city's premier park. Amenities include an amphitheater, a WPA inspired park building providing four season amenities including a winter warming house, rentals, concessions and meeting space, picnic shelters, children's play areas, a pergola, terrace, and fishing dock. Trails loop around connected ponds that double as stormwater treatment facilities and also provide a natural setting for winter skating. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Cottageville Park should be a beautiful place to visit—we will take full advantage of Minnehaha Creek as a prominent feature in this inviting and memorable landscape setting. SITE LAYOUT ACCESSIBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Visitor Center Phase II Dakota County, Minnesota The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center area has emerged as the hub of the park visitor's exposure, access and use of the entire 2,000 -acre regional park The overall intent of the Master Plan is to create a centerpiece destination that serves existing users and attracts a much wider audience. Project objectives included improved access and circulation, new multi-purpose spaces, innovative stormwater management, use of local materials, and a determination to increase visitation and revenue. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Creating a plan for Cottageville Park will also include a clearly legible framework for site access, pedestrian/bicycle/vehicular circulation, parking and other infrastructure needs. CUNINGHAM G R O V P is Related Experience NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION AND INTEGRATION Minnetonka Mills Park Minnetonka, Minnesota Minnetonka Mills Park is located in the center of Minnetonka, adjacent to what was once Minnetonka Mills—the largest of six flour mills located along Minnehaha Creek. Interested in expanding the park, the city purchased adjacent land and asked for Barr Engineering's help in designing features that will make it the "crown jewel" of the park system. Work included plans to return the park to its natural Oak Savanna vegetation and stream bank restoration on 1vlinnehaha Creek. Trail, bridge, and entrance designs have allbeen done to reflect the site's historic character with low` -environmental impact in mind. Parking lot design includes rain gardens to catch and infiltrate runoff, improving water quality in Minnehaha Creek. This effort required coordination with a variety of federal, state, and local agencies including the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Similar to other recent park design projects, we will seek opportunities to integrate natural systems with man-made elements to help achieve the `seamless quality'described in your RFP SUSTAINABILITY 21 ST CENTURY INNOVATION Sumner Field Park Minneapolis, Minnesota Bruce Jacobson (while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture) was part of the team that developed plans for three parks within the new Heritage Park neighborhood near downtown Minneapolis. Sumner Field Park, characterized by `The Oval' gathering and events space, integrates innovative stormwater treatment features, moving water through a series of forebays and wetland gardens before heading to the Mississippi. Sumner Field demonstrates that environmental design, educational opportunities, and active recreational uses are compatible and appropriate in twenty-first century park design. Relevance to Cottageville Park. With major emphasis on 'stormwaterpiping and treatment improvements, 'we will apply the latest techniques and design innovation to realize a unique, functional and aesthetic expression of stormwater 16 features at Cottageville Park PUBLIC ART ICONIC, INTEGRATED, PARTICIPATORY West River Commons Minneapolis, Minnesota Bruce Jacobson (prior to Cuningham Group while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture) collaborated with public artist Andrea Myklebust and DJR Architecture to create a successful mixed-use project that combines urban -infill housing along East Lake Street, commercial.uses at West River Parkway and a plaza with stunning views of the Mississippi River gorge. The plaza provides. - outdoor seating for a restaurant and functions as a public gathering place. It has become a neighborhood destination. The residential units fit seamlessly into the neighborhood. At theientries, stoops and familiar plantings create a sense of privacy and welcome that strengthens the urban context. Throughout an extended and contentious design and approvals process with the community, the design team worked intensively with Lander Group to shape a project which responds to neighborhood concerns and meets the developer's goals. CUNINGHAM G R 0 U P Relevance to Cottageville Park: We will explore opportunities for a variety of public art including permanent installations, integrated with design elements (railings, walls, lights, etc), traveling exhibits, hands-onlcommunity created works and many others. WATER FEATURES MAGNETIC AND INTERACTIVE Chestnut Plaza Saint Paul, Minnesota The final link in Saint Paul's riverfront development, Chestnut Plaza connects residential and commercial uses with Upper Landing Park and the downtown central business district. Bruce Jacobson (prior to Cuningham Group while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture) was part of the team to design a multi -tier space with a variety of interactive water features and a grand promenade leading to the Mississippi River's edge. Inspiration for the design and selection of materials grew from its industrial past and the historic river boat landing at this location. Relevance to Cottageville Park: People are drawn to water—the sound, the reflection, the motion is magnetic and an important park element. Together with the obvious attraction of Minnehaha Creek we will explore other possibilities for interactive water features for Cottageville. 17 Related Experience SENSE OF WONDER IMMERSION AND DISCOVERY Playground for the Institute of Child Development Minneapolis, Minnesota The University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development was willing to explore non-traditional ideas for play. The final design included a play structure for large motor skill development, as well as featured elements to promote more imaginative play such as stepping stones, a hill, a dry stream bed and hand pump for water play, small mowed rooms on a hillside prairie, a tricycle track through an arbor tunnel and the play structure, and a campground defined by a woven gate and plantings. Large historic oak trees on site mandated careful monitoring of construction and the flecking of paths that were constructed within the dripline of the tree canopies. Relevance to Cottageville Park: Immersion, exploration and discovery are basic elements in life-long learning, but perhaps more importantly, the play experience should be fun, messy and spontaneous. QUALITY OF LIFE HEALT1 AND WELLNESS Lake Street and Midtown Greenway Corridor Minneapolis, Minnesota Bruce Jacobson (while at CLOSE Landscape Architecture prior to Cuningham Group) helped lead a team charged with creating a master plan for the Midtown Greenway Corridor. This multi -modal greenway is of special significance because of its potential to revitalize neighborhoods and the city. The master planning process involved extensive community participation. An abandoned rail corridor now owned by Hennepin County for future Light Rail Transit, the Midtown Greenway realizes a century -old vision to establish an east - west "green" connection from the Chain of Lakes across the city to the Mississippi River. The urban design components of the project are intended to help spur economic development near the corridor, provide access for inner-city residents to regional open space systems and provide a viable commuter bike route. This Framework Plan received a 2001 Honor Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Relevance to CottageWle Park: We have many more opportunities for partnerships and programs focused on healthy living than ever before. We will explore parkfeatures and facilities to take full advantage of this shift to meet quality of life needs. 18 • S M+� n k���Vfl k�f'��iU��a Qati x,,A rs t,,,pw�� L � ; V.yt. Proposed Schedule and Fee Proposed Schedule month june july Steering Committee ■ `` � � �`` Core Staff Team Milestones I. Site Evaluation 1. Park Program. 2. Design Priorities 3. Concept Alternatives Key Tasks Proposed Fee a september 4. Preferred Concept 4. Draft Feasibility Report S. Public Open House As outlined in the RFP, you are requesting that we submit our fee proposal in the following categories: Total Cost for Feasibility Phase (lump sum not -to -exceed): $ 40,000 Maximum percentage of estimated construction cost for all services through Final Design: • Architecture (if the final design includes structures) 5.5% Civil/Environmental/Structural 12% • Park Master Planning/Landscape Architecture 8% 6. Presentation to City Council 7. Presentation to MCWD Board of Managers S. Delivery Final Feasibility Report Recent work with Dakota County helped define priorities for their overall parks system plan. Extensive outreach, steering committee participation, community input and park staff direction led to three simple ideas that framed their thinking ... to provide great places — connected places — protected places. We think this is a great starting point as you move forward with plans to create an "award-winning park that will be recognized throughout the region and even (the) country..." 20 KZ E i LIN