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October 20,2013 Im[a Michael Hecker,Director ©e Elk River Parks and Recreation 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River,MN 55330 Re: Parks and Recreation Master Plan Dear Mr.Hecker and Members of the Selection Group, On behalf of the Hoisington Koegler Group (HKGi)Team,we are pleased to submit this proposal to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and planning process to prepare an inspiring and practical Parks and Recreation Master Plan for Elk River.As you know, we are familiar with Elk River from our work on River's Edge Commons and other City projects. In addition,we have over 25 years of experience preparing park master plans and have prepared park and recreation plans for over 50 cities in the upper Midwest. The combination of HKGi's extensive award-winning expertise in park and recreation system planning,needs assessment and park design,our past work in Elk River,and the collective knowledge of city staff,officials,stakeholders and the community will result in a sustainable and visionary plan for Elk River Parks and Recreation. Greg Ingraham will be the project manager for the Master Plan work.Greg,a landscape architect and park planner and former manager of Bloomington Parks and Recreation,has over 25 years experience with all facets of parks and recreation. Lil Leatham will be the lead park and recreation planner. She is an award winning planner/landscape architect with over 10 years experience in park,trail,and open space planning and public participation. Landscape architect Paul Paige,an Elk River resident and former Park and Rec Commissioner will lead the design work for a signature park. They will be supported by a talented group of professionals. We encourage you to view recent parks and recreation master plans HKGi prepared for Duluth,MN,Saint Paul,MN,Bloomington, MN and our web site www.hkgi.com to get a good idea of our experience. See the references section of this proposal for web links to these projects. Our proposal includes a comprehensive scope of work and deliverables that assure a cost-effective guide to physical actions/ improvements, programs,facilities,operations and funding. Our work plan,schedule and fees are based on meeting the scope outlined in the city request for proposal with additions and revisions to reflect our vision of the project's needs. We included optional services that would provide an expanded public engagement scope and a public art plan. We welcome the opportunity to review and fine tune the scope based on further discussions with City staff. Contact Greg Ingraham at 612-252-7132 or greg @hkgi.com to discuss the proposal or to authorize us to begin work on this exciting project. Sincerely, Greg Ingraham,Senior Planner Lil Leatham,Associate 612.252.7132 greg @hkgi.com 612.252.7127lil @hkgi.com