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~ 2"~ Project Proposal We understand that the proposed project shall be built and owned by the City of Elk River and occupied by the YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis through a long-term lease. The City has a strong community demand for gymnasium space and, thus, the noted need for enlargement of the conceptual plans of the gymnasium drafted by BWBR in the spring of2006. Access control for the dual users (the City of Elk River citizens and YMCA members) will be one of the critical issues to address immediately. As learned from YMCA administration, the City wishes to construct the facility by means of a construction manager. Having this integral project partner on the team as soon as possible will add further assurance of a successful project. . . . . BWBR is also aware that the City has previously prepared park development concepts. As leaders of the design process, BWBR will seek to integrate the design of the new YMCA facility with the City's visions for the park. With a YMCA facility envisioned as an integral component in this area, the greatest value and community benefit can be realized by sharing utilities, services, storm water management, parking, access, pedestrian circulation and safety, and by achieving aesthetic continuity. . . .. II . . . . .. . . II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BWBR and its design partners understand Elk River's support of Energy City, an initiative of the City and the Economic Development Agency, to encourage use of renewable energy and sustainable design solutions. Secondly, we know the City's passionate and ardent position to incorporate recycled and reclaimed building and site materials as a model to the community as well as an ability to provide additional project financial resources from landfill fees allocated to Elk River. As a matter of standard practice, our design team fully endorses these goals and we will investigate how to best achieve these goals at the project's outset. Currently, our mechanical! engineering partner, Dunham Associates, is demonstrating their expertise in energy- efficient design with their work on the Great River Energy Corporate Headquarters Campus. Jon Bogart is also very knowledgeable about Sherburne County landfill rebate opportunities. We hope to demonstrate our experience in green, smart design at the interview. Project Criteria In direct response to the RFP request to provide information on selected criteria, we offer the following: 1. The building will be designed to meet all applicable building codes at the City and State level, including review and approval by the State Health Department for the aquatics area. 34: Proposal for Architectural and Engineering Services l Elk River YMCA: January 2007