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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design <br /> Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. <br /> June 29, 2015 <br /> Mr. Michael Hecker <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River,MN 55330. <br /> Re: Park Dedication Update <br /> Dear Michael, <br /> HKGi has prepared the following proposal to assist the City of Elk River in updating its park <br /> dedication ordinance. This project is a follow up to the recently completed Parks and Recreation <br /> Master Plan and reflects the discussion with the City Council at their June 15th Work Session. <br /> The purpose of the update process will be to review the City's park dedication policies in the <br /> context of Minnesota Statutes while capturing the amount of funding that is appropriate to <br /> support the implementation of the community's vision. <br /> Updating the City's park dedication ordinance will involve the following tasks: <br /> • Identification of park dedication ordinance options for consideration. This will include <br /> exploration of land dedication and cash dedication rates for residential, commercial, and <br /> industrial land uses. <br /> • Development of up to five case studies evaluating the impact of selected park dedication <br /> approaches. These case studies will use information available from the City of Elk River <br /> and Sherburne County. Any appraisals (if deemed necessary) for the evaluation will need <br /> to be secured under a separate contract by the City of Elk River. <br /> • Two meetings with City Staff to explore approaches and make a recommendation. <br /> • Preparation of the ordinance of recommended changes. <br /> • Preparation of meeting materials and attendance at one City Council Work Session, a Parks <br /> Commission Meeting, a Planning Commission Meeting, and a City Council Meeting. <br /> HKGi proposes to complete the above described scope of services for a fee of$7,000.00. We are <br /> available to start work on the project within 14 working days, and anticipate that the <br /> development of the recommended ordinance amendment can be completed in 60 days as long as <br /> no appraisals are deemed necessary for evaluation purposes. Please feel free to contact me with <br /> 123 North Third Street,Suite 100,Minneapolis,MN 55401-1659 <br />