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planning and a proven partner in developing plans that are aligned with realities for Ramsey. LHB was looked to for their expertise in park planning and public engagement as well. A notable and successful example of this was the recent Master Planning for Roseville, Minnesota. Ramsey City Staff meet with Roseville's project manager specifically to critique LHB's competence and performance for their city. Jeff Evenson stated: 'As Park Superintendent for the City of Roseville I had the opportunity to work with Lydia Major and LHB on several projects including the 2010 City of Roseville Park System Master Plan Update the effort to complete park master plans for 28 of the 31 Roseville parks, and finally to complete all of the final plans and bid documents for the $12M City of Roseville Parks and Recreation Renewal Program. This final phase ofLHB's work was completed in a very short timeframe of 18 weeks was a primary reason for the successful completion of the construction program. LHB proved to be outstanding in all aspects of the workl managed for the City of Roseville. Their understanding and focus on public process, ability to stay on time and within budget, and the quality of their deliverables have consistently exceeded my expectations. Lydia Major played a key role in all of these efforts and I would consider her and LHB very favorably for your park planning effort." A resume and Statement of Qualifications for Bruce Jacobson and LHB is attached. As an informational item,the following is a'snapshot' of various planning work that is being done concurrent with the Comp Plan, and those consultants who are anticipated to be working with Staff and the Boards and Commissions as well as City Council in the Comp Plan and related endeavors: .Transportation Plan: WSB (with SRF on Parking Structures) .Park System: Jacobson/LHB/WSB .Water System Plan: Bolton&Menk Inc. (BMI) . Sanitary Sewer: BMI .Water Supply: BMI .Natural Resources: City Staff Et. al. .Housing: City Staff Et. al. .Land Use: WSB .Economic Development: Ehlers/ACG Consulting The proposed 2017 work plan schedule for Jacobson/LHB is also attached, as is the existing Chapter Parks Recreation and Open Space (The content was developed over ten (10)years ago, and includes some information that is out of date with existing plans and policies). Funding Source: The parks planning to occur in 2017 is anticipated to cost approximately$50,000 in consulting work, and this amount is included in the parks Professional Services line item of the General Fund budget, specifically for this purpose (Comp Plan +Master Park and Trail Planning). Recommendation: The Park and Recreation Commission and Staff recommends approval of the attached work plan utilizing the consulting services of Bruce Jacobson and LHB at a not-to-exceed amount of$50,000. Action: Motion to authorize approval of the attached 2017 work plan utilizing the consulting services of Bruce Jacobson and LHB at a not-to-exceed amount of$50,000 for park planning. Attachments 2017 Work Plan