Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/11/2003

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Request for Proposal CONCI PT PLANNING FOR PROPOS . PARK AT SUNFISH LAKI Task 1 - Confirm Understanding/Approach to the Project Consultant to review the project goals with City staff and to finalize the project approach. Topics to be discussed include but are not limited to: identification of key issues, · sources of background information, · potential uses and connections, · support materials necessary for meetings with City staff and consultants, · project phasing and ownership issues, as well as project schedule · identify alternative funding mechanisms for park development · Public participation Task 2 - Assemble Base Information - Tour Project Area Consultant to assemble project base maps from 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. Additionally, confer with the Anoka Countk Conservation District on the land cover and natural resources and as well as soils patterns. During the project tour, a photographic inventory is to be completed and project features that are not apparent on the base maps will be added. Task 3 - Generate a Park Service Area Analysis Consultant to gather and c ompil~ relevant land use and housing information to determine tt~e likely number of short and long term users of the proposed park facilities. Identify 'highest and best' land use within service area for planning purposes. Review appropriate public planning documents and existing plats to estimate households that will be within reasonable walking or biking distance from the park. Analyze the impact that other nearby park facilities will have on the proposed park. Task 4 - Develop Concept Master Plans Consultant will assemble two to three concept master plans. The purpose of the plans is to broadly explore varying approaches to the overall development of the park area. Concepts will investigate different use placements, patterns of structured and unstructured open space, and a variety of trail and access alternatives. Concept plans will relate possible future housing within service area to park planning. Assist in hosting a open house at a regulkr Park and Recreation Commission meeting to receive additional ideas and comment from residents on the varying concept plans.