8.1. SR 11-18-2013 - Laserfiche WebLink

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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & TEAM MEMBERS PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The City of Elk River has a high-quality park and recreation system,and would like to assure that it 4i continues to fully meet community and visitor needs now and in the future. The City also desires to +, maximize the park system's role in fostering quality of life,supporting the"Powered by Nature'brand, and utilizing and benefitting from its riverfront setting. For those reasons,the City is requesting the services of a highly qualified park planning and design firm to prepare an inspiring and implementable plan to guide the investment and operation of the park system for the foreseeable future. The planning process is to include a needs assessment. This assessment should be based on detailed professional evaluation,stakeholder and public input,facility and program evaluation,and analysis +� of trends and changes in recreation. The process should also be hands-on and inclusive. The end product will include plans and priorities that will guide decision-making to create a cost effective, i maintainable system that effectively meets the recreation needs of Elk River residents. In addition to system-wide plans for parks and recreation,the Master Plan is to include detailed plans for key focus areas identified in the RFP,including signature parks,the senior activity center,riverfront parks and connectivity,Great Northern Trail/Woodlands Park,the Mississippi River Trail/Bailey Pointe Nature Preserve,and potential acquisition of the Houlton Farm property.The System Plan is to include tools to guide capital planning and implementation(priority actions,cost estimates for key projects, finance,maintenance,service,and asset management tools). Parks and recreation are the lifeblood of a community,and they are vital to Elk River's economy, environment,and overall livability. Convenient access to quality neighborhood and community parks,trails,and natural areas are important aspects of quality of life,growth,economic development, and a sustainable,vibrant future. The HKGi Team has the expertise to work with you to develop a plan and establish the tools necessary to achieve that vision. HKGI TEAM AND ROLES We view the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process as a partnership between our consulting team �- and city staff,officials,stakeholders and the public. The combination of HKGi's expertise in park, recreation and trail planning and park financing,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. HKGi team roles and responsibilities are outlined below. See the attached resumes for more information about the HKGi team members. x i Greg Ingraham,project manager,will manage the preparation of the Elk River Parks and Recreation Master Plan,directing HKGi's work and assuring the highest quality process and deliverables. Greg - tw has managed over 100 successful park,recreation,and trail plans for communities across the upper Midwest. Greg's experience as a former manager of Bloomington Parks and Recreation, his work teaching active living courses at the University of Minnesota,and his 30 years of park,recreation,and trail master planning will help ensure a functional and innovative plan for Elk River's future. PAGE 4-ELK RIVER PARKS&RECREATION MASTER PLAN PROPOSAL