Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/14/2008

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kS---' . , '. r - / . BRAUER'& AsSOclf\fES, bD. l.ANO USE PlANNING AND DESIGN February 6,2008 City of Ramsey 7550 Sunwood Drive NW Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 Attn: Mark Riverblood, Parks Supervisor RE; Professional Services Proposal- Park Master Planning Services - Sunfish Lake Park This letter proposal outlines a scope of services, fee schedule, and other elements which, if approved, constitute an Agreement between the City of Ramsey Minnesota, herein referred to as the OWNER, and Brauer and Associates, Ltd.,herein referred to as the CONSULTANT. The OWNER hereby retains the CONSULTANT to provide professional services required to complete a master plan Sun Fish Lake Park for SunFish Lake Park located in Ramsey, Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT. The CONSULTANT'S services shall include the following: A. SCOPE OF-SERVICES "A" - Park Master Planning. I, Task 1 - Confirm Understanding / Approach to the Project The CONSULTANT. shall review the project goals with the OWNER and finalize the project approach. Topics to be discussed include but are not limited to: >- Identification of key issues >- Exploration of preliminary concepts' for related residential housing within the park planning area as defined by the City of Ramsey SunFish Lake Park Study Area. See attached Exhibit 'A'. >- Collection and review of background information available from the OWNER and other units of government >- Research potential park uses and connections >- Determine support materials necessary for meetings with city staff and consultants >- Review project phasing and ownership issues as well as develop a project schedule. >- Research alternative funding mechanisms for park development. >- Determine and outline a public participation process 2. Task 2 - Assemble Base InformlJ,tion and Tour the Project Area The CONSULT ANT shall assemble project base map information form available data sources. Existing boundary and topographical surveys and aerial photography will be used to create a CAD/GIS base map for the project area. The CONSULTANT shall gather soil, -land cover and natural resources information available from Anoka County Conservation District. The CONSULTANT shall also, supplement the natural resources information from the County with the Cities city~wide Natural Resources Inventory currently being developed and shall document natural features not apparent on the base mapping with a photographic inventory of the property. 3. Task 3 - Prepare a Park Service Area Analysis The CONSULTANT shall gather and compile releVant land use and housing information to determine the likely number of near and long term users of the proposed park facilities. In determining the numbers of potential users'ofthe park and households within the park.service area, the CONSULTANT, with guidance Page 1 014 2