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The second part of the process involves the development of complimentary plans, after the anchor character has been established. The consultant's work and eventual conclusions will help set the stage and provide further direction to plan for land uses appropriate to the remaining study area. Although there are two parts to the study, staff feels proper attention to the redevelopment aspect can be attained after the EDA, Planning Commission and Council have agreed on a vision for Gateway Business Park. Proposal Responses The attached RFP was sent to four planning/land use consulting firms: - Landform Engineering Co. - LHB Corp. - Cuningham Group - Hay Dobbs Three proposals were received in response to the RFP. They are briefly summarized below: FIRM FEE ADD/OPTIONS MEETINGS TIMELINE Landform $28,970 excl. ex enses $15,140 3 O tional Tasks EDA/Staff/stakeholders/ develo ers. October -February LHB $32,600 $12,166 EDA/Planning October -January Stage 1 Stage 2 Comte./City Council. Ad'acent land owners Cuningham $33,500 - - - EDA/City Council/ October -January incl. expenses staff/developers/key stakeholders. All three firms responded well to the RFP and were relatively close in their pricing and suggested timeframe. Each has performed various planning and land use studies within the metro area and have experience in transit oriented planning. The Cuningham Group proposal stood out due to several factors: - their "place-based" approach that would focus on the unique aspects of the site and "consider the area as place rather than just a collection of `captured' pads and sites." - suggestion to offer a "solution that thrives on connecting sites and people and not disconnected patterns." - provide an opportunity to create an area "that responds to and exhibits commitment to principles of sustainability and green development." - specific and recent experience in performing and completing a transit oriented development study for the City of Coon Rapids and their Northstar (Riverdale) Commuter Rail station. - submit an economic component that reflects market conditions and financial feasibility related to commercial, retail and transit uses. Recommendation Engage the Cuningham Group to perform and complete the work related to the Request For Proposals at a fee of $33,500, focused on the Gateway Business Park and properties adjacent to and along 1715C Avenue; and, confirm the overall process with the involvement from Community Development staff to provide compatible and reproducible land use patterns and standards to the overall study area.