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ITEM: 5E
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: January 27, 2026
PREPARED BY: Steve Hart, Parks and Recreation Manager
PRESENTED BY: Nick Monserud, Public Works Director/City Engineer
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution Approving a Work Order for the Memorial Park Master
Plan (2026-10)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution approving a work order for the Memorial Park Master Plan (2026-10).
BACKGROUND:
The infrastructure and many amenities within Memorial Park are aging and will soon require
attention. It is recommended in the approved Park and Trail System Plan that a Master Park Plan
is developed for Memorial Park to help guide future investments and upgrades.
HKGi, a member of the city’s consultant pool, has provided a proposal for developing a Master
Plan for Memorial Park. The proposed work would include an assessment of existing conditions
and amenities within the park, community engagement to help shape the plan, development of
alternative park concepts based on feedback, and an implementation and funding strategy for the
proposed improvements.
The total proposed Work Order amount is $74,700 and includes the following work items and
schedule:
February through May 2026: Project initiation, site analysis, community engagement
including on-site meetings with staff and key user groups, and summarizing the input.
June through November 2026: Concept development, implementation strategy, and
final plan adoption, including refining park concepts, preparing cost estimates, and
presentations to staff and council.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The 2026 Revolving Park Equipment Fund includes $100,000 for the development of a Master
Park Plan for Memorial Park. This proposal of $74,700 is within this budgeted amount.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Motion and second as part of the consent agenda to adopt a resolution approving a work
order for the Memorial Park Master Plan (2026-10).
2. Motion and second to remove this item from the consent agenda for further discussion.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. HKGi Work Order
City of Prior Lake | 4646 Dakota Street SE | Prior Lake MN 55372
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 26-xxx
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WORK ORDER FOR
THE MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN (2026-10)
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, the renovation of Memorial Park is identified as an important project in the
Park and Trail System Plan; and
WHEREAS, Memorial Park is a premier community park in Prior Lake, used by many
different groups, and a key park serving its neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend working with a consultant to develop a plan that meets the
needs of park users and the community; and
WHEREAS, HKGi, a member of the city’s consultant pool, is a reputable and experienced
consultant for park and landscape design and construction, and has provided
a proposal for developing a Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, funding is included in the Revolving Park Equipment Fund to cover the
anticipated expenditure of this work order.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council approves a work order with HKGi in an amount not to exceed $74,700 for
the Memorial Park Master Plan (2026-10)
3. The Revolving Park Equipment Fund includes funding for this project.
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Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 27 day of January 2026.
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Jason Wedel, City Manager
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Public Works Consultant Pool Work Order
Memorial Park Master Plan (2026-10)
HKGi
This work order (“Work Order”) is issued on this 27th day of January 2026 by the City of Prior
Lake (“City”) pursuant to the Public Works Consultant Pool – Master Agreement dated April 20,
2020 (“Contract”) between the City and HKGi (“Consultant”).
Based on the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, the sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the City and Consultant agree as follows:
1.Scope of Work Order. Consultant agrees to provide, perform and complete all the services
requested by the City in this Work Order and attached Exhibit 1 (“Work”), which Work shall be
subject to the terms and conditions of this Work Order and the Contract.
2.Term of Work Order. All Work requested by this Work Order shall be completed in
accordance with the project schedule, which will be determined by the City.
3.Compensation for Work Order. City agrees to pay the Consultant an amount not to
exceed $74,700 as full and complete payment for the Work requested by this Work Order.
4.Consultant Representative. Consultant has designated Kevin Clarke to manage the Work
Order subject to the supervision of Consultant’s representative.
ISSUED BY CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
___________________________________
Mayor
___________________________________
City Manager
RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED BY HKGi
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Signature
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Title
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Exhibit 1 – Scope of Work Order
Proposal for
Planning Services
DECEMBER 31, 2025
Prepared by
MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN
Prior Lake, Minnesota
EXHIBIT 1
1 Project Understanding
3 Proposed Work Plan & Schedule
11 Project Team & Key Personnel
29 Cost Proposal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMAGE FROM THE
LAKEFRONT PARK MASTER PLAN
PRIOR LAKE,MINNESOTA
RE: Proposal for Master Planning Services for Memorial Park
Dear Steve and Members of the Review Committee:
We are pleased to submit this proposal to assist the City of Prior Lake in developing the Memorial Park Master Plan.
As the home of Prior Lake’s high school and town ball baseball teams, Memorial Park is one of the City’s most-used
parks and plays an important role as a place to honor the many area Veterans who served in the United States
Armed Forces. With the park also serving an important role for residents in nearby neighborhoods, the master
planning process will need to capture meaningful input from a broad range of community stakeholders and result
in a Master Plan that positions the City for success in meeting its goals for this project.
We believe HKGi is a great fit to lead this project due to a combination of our previous work providing park
planning services in Prior Lake, and HKGi’s experience successfully addressing some of the key issues that will
impact the Memorial Park Master Plan. Our work with the City of Prior Lake has included completion of a new
pickleball facility at Spring Lake Regional Park, ballfield and playground improvements at Ponds Park, and
a new Master Plan for Lakefront Park. This work and other park projects for the City has provided us with an
understanding of Prior Lake’s parks development context, direction, and short- and long-term objectives.
In addition, some of our previous work for other communities has addressed issues similar to those anticipated
for this planning process. For instance, HKGi worked with VFW Post #1791 to reimagine Veterans’ Memorial Park
in Chaska. This project involved working with a targeted stakeholder group to develop and realize a unique and
creative park vision. Likewise, our work on Gleason Fields in Maple Grove involved designing a new, tournament-
level ballfield complex while at the same time designing new amenities and improvements to serve the
neighborhood park needs of nearby residents. Finally, we also recognize that the Master Plan needs to provide a
set of strategies the City can use to secure funding for implementation initiatives. The Master Plan will position the
City to compete well for public and private funding sources, and it will also be designed to serve as a marketing
communications tool to help attract investment. Master plans developed by HKGi have helped secure grant
funding in several communities, and HKGi has written many successful grant applications for park improvements,
including Ponds Park, where funding was used to improve accessibility and enhance the ballfield complex.
In addition to HKGi staff, our proposed team includes HCM Architects, who will provide architectural planning
expertise as part of the base proposed fee and work scope. Our proposal also includes an optional architectural
service provided by HCM, should the City wish to include a higher level of architectural concept planning as part of
this master plan. Bolton and Menk will also contribute to our team, providing civil engineering expertise.
We are excited for the opportunity to continue serving the City of Prior Lake, and we appreciate the chance to be
considered for this project. If you have questions about our proposal or would like to discuss this project in more
detail, Kevin Clarke will serve as our team’s Project Manager and the main point of contact for this proposal. Please
don’t hesitate to reach out to Kevin or to me with questions We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely,
December 31, 2025
Steve Hart, Parks and Recreation Manager
City of Prior Lake
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372
Gabrielle Grinde, PLA (MN)
Principal in Charge
608-852-3370 | gabrielle@hkgi.com
Kevin Clarke
Project Manager
503-926-4447 | kevin@hkgi.com
Collaborate. Listen. Explore. Create.
800 Washington Ave. N., #207
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-0800 | hkgi.com
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
PONDS PARK
PRIOR LAKE,MINNESOTA
The City of Prior Lake is seeking to develop a master
plan for Memorial Park, an 11 1/2-acre park that
is home to Veterans Field (a full sized baseball
field) and support amenities (parking, training,
concessions, storage), neighborhood park features
(playground, basketball court, trees, trails, and picnic
shelters), and a memorial to Veterans.
The park has served the community and honored
Veterans for more than 75 years. The park hosts
the City’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies, and
the site has hosted baseball even before becoming
a City Park. There have been many changes and
improvements to the site over the years, with
the last large upgrades coming in the late 1990s,
following the 1997 referendum. As these features
reach 25-30 years of age, it is necessary to plan for
replacements and renovations. These updates will
need to reflect current standards for accessibility,
safety, environmental considerations, and recreation
preferences. The Master Plan will also incorporate
current uses and may potentially add new amenities.
In 2024 the City adopted the Prior Lake Park and
Trail System Plan to guide systemwide development
and reinvestment in parks across the City. The
System Plan identifies some opportunities for
improvement including new/updated park features
and enhanced accessibility, particularly for the
playground. It also recommends a deeper look at the
site through a master planning process.
Memorial Park is used by a wide range of people for
many different purposes. It is important that the
master planning process includes thoughtful and
robust engagement to guide the plan. A successful
engagement effort will also create community buy-
in and champions who can help advocate for the
implementation of the plan. HKGi’s engagement
methods are outlined in the Public Engagement
Approach on page 8-9 of this proposal.
Implementation will be an important part of this plan
as well. Parks projects in Prior Lake need to align
improvements with funding sources. A plan that can
leverage outside funding will help the City’s financial
resources go further. Identifying opportunities
for grants, partnerships, fundraising, and other
Project Understanding
sources will be an important part of the Master
Plan. Likewise, concepts for park development and
improvements must balance new ideas with financial
feasibility and possible funding sources.
HKGi will serve in the primary role for park planning
and design. We have included Bolton and Menk for
engineering analysis and HCM Architects to review
the existing buildings. HKGi can provide high level
incorporation of buildings into the master plan
(siting, general size and use) but we are also able to
offer additional services from HCM to further develop
building programming, concept alternatives, and
more in-depth cost estimates related to existing or
new buildings on site.
Our step-by-step approach is further described in the
proposed work plan starting on the next page.
Memorial Park circa 1940 (top), 1951 (middle), 1992 (bottom).
Understanding & aPProach
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PROPOSED WORK PLAN & SCHEDULE
VETERANS’ MEMORIAL PARK
CHASKA, MINNESOTA
Task 1: Project Initiation
Expected Timeframe: 1/20-2/28
This task includes a kickoff meeting with City staff
and the project team. This meeting will clarify goals
for the project, confirm schedule and scope, and
begin the planning process.
The project team will work with the City to collect
background information related to the park. We will
also collect publicly available information through
online sources such as the MN Geospatial Commons
and MNTopo.
Lastly we will have a site visit to examine current
conditions at the park. We will aim to coordinate this
site visit with clear weather, and as part of the kick-
off meeting, if possible.
TASK 1 MEETINGS:
-Kickoff Meeting
-Site Visit
Task 2: Site Inventory and
Analysis
Expected Timeframe: 2/1-4/15
Utilizing field maps, we will use geo-located photos
to document the conditions and issues at the
park. We will examine park elements as well as the
buildings.
We will also use GIS data and site visits to prepare
a series of analysis maps including neighborhood
context, infrastructure/utilities, topography,
circulation, vegetation, and use zones. We will also
incorporate findings related to the buildings and
upcoming needs.
Using the information gathered and analyzed, we
will prepare a draft opportunities and constraints
diagram and write-up. We will cover this information
with stakeholders and the community in Task 3, and
update the findings to include public input.
TASK 2 DELIVERABLES:
-Georeferenced photo inventory in GIS
-Analysis maps and findings
-Draft Issues and Opportunities diagram and write-
up
-Revised Issues and Opportunities diagram and
write-up after Task 3
Proposed Work Plan
the initial site visit to Memorial Park will give the planning team
the chance to begin to assess the park’s current condition and to
learn from staff about the park’s issues and opportunities.
one of the key deliverables from task 2 will be an issues
and opportunities diagram that will set the stage for public
engagement in task 3 and concept exploration in task 4.
Work Plan & schedUle
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Task 3: Community Engagement
Initiation
Expected Timeframe: 3/1-4/15
Task 3 is the first phase of community engagement
for the Master Plan. This task is described in more
detail in our Public Engagement Approach section,
beginning on page 8. HKGi will prepare a public
engagement plan and review it with staff to confirm
stakeholder groups and make sure the approach
fits the City’s needs. The following sub-tasks may be
adjusted based on the approved engagement plan,
but we anticipate completing the items below and
have incorporated them into our budget. If they need
to be revised, we will work to accommodate the
updated approach.
1. We anticipate up to four meetings with
stakeholders to discuss their needs, issues, and
use of the park and how they envision future use
or improvements.
2. An online survey for the general public will be
utilized to better understand how the park is
used today and what improvements the public
would like to see moving forward.
3. We will summarize the input themes and
priorities and also incorporate them back into
the Issues & Opportunities findings from Task 2.
TASK 3 MEETINGS:
-Meeting with City Staff
-Up to 4 meetings with stakeholder groups (virtual
anticipated, can shift if needed)
TASK 3 DELIVERABLES:
-Public Engagement Plan
-Meeting Agendas and Minutes
-Survey Response Data
-Themes and Priorities Summary
Task 4: Concept Development
Expected Timeframe: 4/15-7/15
Following the analysis and first round of community
engagement, we will use the findings to create 2-3
alternative concepts for the park. The concepts will
be designed to test different ideas, tradeoffs, layouts,
levels of investment, and park program approaches.
The concepts will be used as a basis for conversations
with staff, stakeholders, and community members
about what ideas seem the most exciting and
feasible, and what concerns they have with
each concept. These conversations will occur
through another round of stakeholder meetings (4
anticipated) and an online feedback mechanism.
Concepts will be refined and each concept will be
evaluated for how well it meets the City’s and various
stakeholder needs and priorities.
TASK 4 MEETINGS:
-Meeting with City Staff
-Up to 4 meetings with stakeholder groups (virtual
anticipated, can shift if needed)
TASK 4 DELIVERABLES:
-2-3 Concept Alternatives
-Meeting Agendas and Minutes
-Online response data
-Evaluation matrix for the concepts
a variety of ideas will be explored during task 4 and will form the
basis for 2 to 3 distinct park concepts. these concepts will inform
conversations with stakeholders and help determine which ideas
are incorporated into the final Preferred Concept.
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Task 5: Preferred Master Plan
Expected Timeframe: 7/1-8/31
After evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of
each concept alternative, we will prepare a preferred
concept, which will illustrate features, locations,
circulation, parking, and other key elements. Using
this concept, we will prepare plan renderings and
3D model visualizations (images and walkthrough)
to help staff, officials, stakeholders, and the public
better understand the preferred concept.
We will present the preferred concept to staff
first, and refine the plan based on that feedback
prior to presenting to the City Council. With the
City Council we will facilitate a discussion about
the plan and their priorities for the park. Their
feedback and priorities will be incorporated into the
implementation strategies and final plan.
TASK 5 MEETINGS:
-Meeting with City Staff
-City Council Meeting
TASK 5 DELIVERABLES:
-Preferred Concept Plan
-Preferred Concept Visualizations
Task 6: Implementation Strategy
Expected Timeframe: 8/15-9/30
Using the preferred concept and the feedback
collected on it, HKGi will prepare an implementation
and phasing plan, including planning level cost
estimates and identification of potential funding
sources. This portion of the plan will serve as a “to-do
list” for the City to bring the concept plan to life. We
know that the plan will not be realized overnight, and
will not be fully realized without strong partnerships.
The implementation strategy will help sort priorities,
assign projects to various stakeholders and funding
groups, and align with the City’s budgeting goals.
The plan will also consider the implications of the
design for maintenance and operations in the park.
TASK 6 DELIVERABLES:
-Phasing Plan
-Planning Level Cost Estimates
-Identification and alignment of funding sources
with projects
-Maintenance and operations write-up
Park renderings will be developed as part of the Master Plan
and have proven to be valuable marketing tools to promote
implementation initiatives.
Phasing and cost estimate example diagrams from one of hkgi’s
projects in elk river (see page 25).
Work Plan & schedUle
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Task 7: Final Plan and
Deliverables
Expected Timeframe: 10/1-11/30
We will combine the findings and directions into
a draft Master Plan report. Working with staff, we
will refine and adjust the plan as necessary before
presenting it to City Council for final adoption. The
Master Plan will be provided digitally, formatted for
printing and will include the work from previous
tasks including:
-Existing Conditions Report and Base Maps
-Public Engagement Summaries
-Concept Alternatives
-Preferred Master Plan (graphics, renderings, and
supporting narrative)
-Implementation, Phasing, Cost Estimates, and
Funding Sources
The project team will present the final plan to the
City Council, and facilitate any discussion about the
plan as needed.
All work generated through the process including GIS
data, presentation files, and plan documents (PDF
and InDesign) will be provided to the City.
TASK 7 MEETINGS:
-Meeting with City Staff
-City Council Meeting
TASK 7 DELIVERABLES:
-Final Plan Document
-All project data, presentations, and documents
generated for the project
Additional Service
Architectural Master Planning
Our base project includes analysis of the existing
buildings as part of Task 2. It also includes high level
building siting and use. If the City anticipates a more
intensive exploration of new buildings at Memorial
Park, HCM is able to develop an enhanced level of
architectural master planning to match what will
be developed for the rest of the park. The timing
would match the park planning process. Additional
work would include development of 2-3 concept
alternatives with sizes, internal programming
diagrams, and space considerations in Task 4. Task
5 would further develop a preferred concept with
more detail and design incorporated into the concept
and renderings. Task 6 would offer more detail in
cost estimating for building components in the
project, and this additional information would all be
incorporated into the final Master Plan for Task 7.
architectural concept graphic examples from hcM architects’ work
with hkgi on commons Park improvements in Fridley.
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We value public engagement as a key driver of
the park planning process. The groups we hope
to engage will be enjoying this park long after the
Master Plan is completed, and it is important that
the Plan and its implementation reflect what they
want to see. When stakeholders are engaged in the
process, ideas are tested by people who know the
park best, and the final designs better serve users.
We also know that when stakeholders feel more
ownership over the ideas, they serve as champions
for the implementation steps of a plan, ranging from
advocacy, to funding, to taking care of the park after
it is built.
Ponds Park is an example of the way that engaging
stakeholders made a big impact on the outcome of
the plan. Originally conceived of as a replacement
project of the adult size fields, PLAY was engaged
and discussed how they would benefit from fields
with youth specific dimensions and features in
the park. This resulted in a redesign of the facility,
a coordinated phasing plan that allowed PLAY to
continue games at the park during construction, and
PLAY contributing ideas for feature upgrades.
For the Memorial Park Master Plan, as part of Task
3, we will develop the public engagement plan in
Public Engagement Approach
collaboration with City staff. Developing a more
detailed engagement plan at this stage in the process
will allow the project team and City staff to remain
flexible if we learn things during the startup and
existing conditions tasks that require adjustments
to the public engagement approach outlined in this
proposal.
The first round of engagement then begins as part
of Task 3. At this stage, stakeholders will help us
understand the key aspects of how different groups
and people use the park, the issues they encounter,
and what they would like to see there in the future.
We have budgeted for up to four virtual meetings
during Task 3. These meetings will cover “what
we’ve seen” from our existing conditions task and
an overview of current trends in parks, athletic
facilities, and memorials. Our primary focus will be
a facilitated discussion with each stakeholder group
to understand their current and future ideas for the
park. We also anticipate utilizing an online survey to
allow individuals to provide feedback and ideas.
During Task 4 – Concept Development, we have
budgeted for an additional round of meetings with
the stakeholder groups to review different ideas for
the park. These meetings will cover the alternative
concept ideas and allow the groups to provide
feedback about what they like and don’t like about
each concept. We will also include an online option
for the general public to provide feedback on the
alternative concepts. During Task 4, we will also host
a pop-up at the park during a baseball game. We will
be in person to discuss the various concept ideas and
have conversations about preferences.
We will identify key stakeholder groups with City staff
as part of the public engagement plan development,
but potential stakeholders could include:
NEIGHBORS
Memorial Park serves as the neighborhood park for
many Prior Lake residents living on the east side
of Highway 13. Park elements like the playground,
picnic shelters, and basketball court serve the
neighborhood. They may also see the effects of
baseball (traffic, parking, stray baseballs, lights, etc.)
and have insights on impact mitigation.
input collected from PlaY was critical to the design of Ponds Park
and was also critical to the phasing of construction. likewise,
input from key stakeholder groups will be vital to the success of
the Memorial Park Master Plan.
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the construction of berms to help screen adjacent residences from lights
and noise from the ballfield complex (they also double as local sledding
hills!) was an important design detail that emerged from engagement with
neighborhood groups during design of gleason Fields in Maple grove.
tree preservation was also a concern of neighborhood groups and resulted
in saving dozens of trees, which were used to provide additional screening.
input from baseball organizations will be important in the design
of ballfield improvements and other potential amenities.
BASEBALL GROUPS
This site has hosted Prior Lake baseball games since
before it was a park and when it was surrounded
by farm fields. It is currently home to a number
of different baseball teams, including numerous
teams from PLABA, PLAY, and Prior Lake Schools.
These different groups may have different ideas and
capacity when it comes to improvements Veterans
Field at Memorial Park.
VETERANS
Founded following WWII, the park and baseball field
honor the Community’s Veterans, including those
who have died in service to the country. It is the
destination of the City’s Memorial Day parade and
ceremony. In other communities, we have worked
with the local VFW and/or Legion to understand how
they run their ceremonies and what their priorities
are for improvements.
Budgets for Tasks 3 and 4 include a fourth
meeting. We will work with the City to determine
the right audience for that meeting, but it could
include outreach to the general public, elected
and appointed officials, service organizations,
maintenance staff, or others.
We have also incorporated timely check-ins with the
City Council to review the preferred concept (Task 5)
and to approve the final plan (Task 7)
the design of nearly every feature of the service Plaza at chaska’s
Veterans’ Memorial Park was the result of engagement with
Veterans and Veterans organizations..
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Project Timeline
JAN
‘26 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
TASK 1
PROJECT
INITIATION
TASK 2
SITE INVENTORY
AND ANALYSIS
TASK 3
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
INITIATION
TASK 4
CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT
TASK 5
PREFERRED
MASTER PLAN
TASK 6
IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY
TASK 7
FINAL PLAN AND
DELIVERABLES
The table below outlines our anticipated timeline for conducting the work plan presented earlier in this proposal.
If the HKGi team is selected to conduct this project, one of our first tasks will be to confirm this schedule or modify
it to best fit the City’s needs and the needs of the project. We will work with City staff to add detailed dates, as
appropriate, for the milestones illustrated below.
Kick-Off Meeting w/Staff
Site Visit (could be combined with kickoff)
Key Stakeholder Meetings
(4 anticipated)
Key Stakeholder Meetings
(4 anticipated)
Present Final Plan
to City Council
Present Preferred
Concept and
Renderings to Staff
Online Engagement Activities
Pop-Up
Online Engagement Activities
Present Refined
Materials to City Council
Draft Implementation Plan
to Staff for Review
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PROJECT TEAM & KEY PERSONNEL
GLEASON FIELDS
MAPLE GROVE, MINNESOTA
hkgi.com | 612-338-0800
MAIN OFFICE
800 Washington Ave. N., #207
Minneapolis, MN 55401
PRINCIPALS
-Bryan Harjes, President
-Brad Scheib, Vice President
-Gabrielle Grinde, Vice President
-Rita Trapp, Vice President
ASSOCIATES
-Jeff Miller, Senior Associate
-Jody Rader, Associate
-Kevin Clarke, Associate
-Sarah Evenson, Associate
STAFF
5 Certified Planners
6 Licensed Landscape Architects
11 Planners/Urban Designers
2 Marketing Communications
Since 1982 HKGi has helped communities
throughout the Upper Midwest create great places
for people to live, work and play. HKGi’s landscape
architects and planners share their design expertise and passion with
clients striving to create quality places. Our community-based approach
to planning and design builds on the four key principles that have defined
HKGi’s practice since the firm’s beginning: collaborate, listen, explore,
create.
PARK PLANNING & DESIGN
As outdoors enthusiasts, HKGi staff members are passionate about
park planning and design, and as community planners and landscape
architects, we recognize the incredible value parks and open spaces
provide communities. Our professionals bring a wealth of experience and
knowledge addressing park programming, sustainability, and operations
issues. Our depth and breadth of experience includes park system planning,
park master planning, and the design of park improvements for a wide
range of parks, from neighborhood playgrounds to larger community and
regional parks. In all of our park planning work, our primary objective is to
help our clients provide their communities with outstanding parks and
recreation facilities.
Firm Profiles
HCM Architects is a Minnesota-based corporation, founded
in 1998, that provides professional architectural planning
and design services for corporate, institutional, and
commercial projects. The firm stands on a foundation of
common values, friendship, and a singular vision on how
we want to practice architecture.
Provide creative ideas and exemplary service; treat people well
and good things will happen.
With this simple philosophy, we have maintained a large volume of work—
averaging 80–100 commissions per year—and steady growth in staffing.
Institutional facilities for city, county, and state agencies are a focus of
our professional practice. We have worked on projects with the State of
Minnesota; Hennepin, Washington, Anoka, Wright, Dakota, Ramsey, Chisago,
and McLeod Counties; and the cities of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth,
Woodbury, Arden Hills, Oakdale, and White Bear Township.
At Bolton & Menk, we specialize in providing public
infrastructure solutions. We work hard to see and
understand underlying causes of problems and to match measures to make
things work. We have consistently done this by being honest, authentic, and
delivering on our promises. At Bolton & Menk, we promise every client two
things: we’ll work hard for you, and we’ll do a good job. We take a personal
interest in our work—we’re Real People offering Real Solutions.
hcmarchitects.com | 612-904-1332
LOCATION
4201 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
Registered as a Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) and recognized
as a preferred consultant
with the State of Minnesota,
Hennepin County, and the cities
of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
bolton-menk.com | 651-704-9970
LOCATION
3507 High Point Drive North
Bldg. 1 – Suite E130
Oakdale, MN 55128
Project teaM & Personnel
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EXPERIENCE: 18 YRS.
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture, University of
Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts-Political
Science, University of
Wisconsin-Madison
REGISTRATION
Landscape Architect, MN
License No. 50416
EXPERIENCE: 15 YRS.
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture and Master
of Urban and Regional
Planning - University of
Minnesota
B.A., Economics - Saint
John’s University
AFFILIATIONS
ULI - Urban Land Institute
LAI - Land Economics
Society
Gabrielle Grinde PLA (MN)
Principal In Charge
gabrielle@hkgi.com
Introduction
As Principal in Charge, Gabrielle will ensure that the planning team has the
resources it needs to conduct a thorough planning process for Memorial Park.
She will provide guidance for the team, as needed, and will help ensure that the
Master Plan aligns with Prior Lake’s Park and Trail System Plan. Gabrielle is an
experienced leader who understanding the City of Prior Lake’s park planning
context through her previous work developing plans and improvements for
other Prior Lake parks.
Relevant Project Experience
-Lakefront Park Master Plan | Prior Lake, MN
-Lakefront Park Playground Concept | Prior Lake, MN
-Park System Plans Evaluation | Farmington, MN
-Rambling River Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN
-Jim Bell Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN
-Countryside Park Improvements | Edina, MN
-Lake Ann Park Improvements | Chanhassen, MN
-Prairie Park Master Plan & Improvements | Otsego, MN
Kevin Clarke
Project Manager
kevin@hkgi.com
Introduction
As Project Manager, Kevin will provide leadership throughout the master
planning process for Memorial Park. Kevin has conducted several park
planning initiatives and has built a growing portfolio of athletic facility planning
and design projects. He has created athletic field master plans, feasibility
reports, needs and utilizations assessments, and economic impact studies.
He has also designed athletic field improvements for several clients, including
recent improvements to Ponds Park.
Relevant Project Experience
-Ponds Park Improvements | Prior Lake, MN
-Spring Lake Park Field Planning | Prior Lake, MN
-Commons Ballfield Improvements | Excelsior, MN
-Gleason Fields & Fernbrook Fields Athletic Complexes | Maple Grove, MN
-Northeast Athletic Park Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN
-Athletic Complex Master Plans & Athletic Field Utilization Study | Elk River, MN
-Sports Corridor Mini-Master Plan | Duluth, MN
-Outdoor Athletic Facilities Study | Woodbury, MN
-Prairie Park Ballfield Improvements | Otsego, MN
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EXPERIENCE: 10 YRS.
EDUCATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture (2021) and
Bachelor of Environmental
Design (2016), University of
Minnesota
AWARDS
2025 ASLA-MN Merit Award
for General Design, Grams
Park Nature Play, Sherburne
County, MN
EXPERIENCE: 29 YRS.
EDUCATION
Masters of Landscape
Architecture, University of
Minnesota
B.S., Industrial Design,
University of Wisconsin-
Stout
REGISTRATION
Landscape Architect, MN
License No. 41472
Amy Bower PLA (MN)
Senior Landscape Architect
amy@hkgi.com
Introduction
Amy will serve as Senior Landscape Architect for this project. In this role she
will provide advice and guidance to the planning team, leveraging her 29 years
of experience conducting park, trail and site planning and design services. Her
expertise will be particularly important in addressing potential design and
implementation issues during the master planning process, and she will also
help the planning team develop accurate and thorough cost estimates that the
City can rely on as it seeks to implement the master plan.
Relevant Project Experience
-Spring Lake Park Pickleball Courts | Prior Lake, MN
-Ponds Park Improvements | Prior Lake, MN
-Gleason Fields Athletic Complex | Maple Grove, MN
-Fernbrook Field Athletic Complex | Maple Grove, MN
-Andrews Park Improvements | Champlin, MN
-Veterans Memorial Park | Chaska, MN
-Keewaydin Park Improvements | Minneapolis, MN
-54th Street Play Area Improvements | Minneapolis, MN
Jordan Hedlund
Landscape Designer & Visualization
jordan@hkgi.com
Introduction
Jordan will provide design and visualization services for this project. He has
provided park planning and design services on a wide range of park and trail
planning and design at HKGi. He also has several years of experience with a
playground design/build firm and is knowledgeable about implementation
processes. He is passionate about helping clients build great parks and has a
broad base of knowledge about park amenity and programming trends. His
experience includes contributing to the recent Ponds Park improvements and
concept planning for an accessible playground at Lakefront Park.
Relevant Project Experience
-Lakefront Park Playground Concept | Prior Lake, MN
-Ponds Park Improvements | Prior Lake, MN
-Endazhi-Nitaawiging Schoolyard Improvements | Red Lake, MN
-Soldier’s Field Park Improvements | Rochester, MN
-Jim Bell Park Master Plan | Farmington, MN
-Commons Park Improvements | Fridley, MN
-Lakeview Knolls Park Improvements | Maple Grove, MN
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Caeley Reade
Landscape Designer & Visualization
caeley@hkgi.com
Introduction
Caeley is a landscape designer whose strengths include community
engagement, visual communications design, and park and landscape design.
Her contributions to HKGi projects typically include participating in community
engagement activities, design of visual communications materials, GIS data
collection and mapping, field research, and use of AutoCAD, Lumion, and
other illustration and visualization applications. As a student she was also
recognized with an ASLA Student Honor Award and Presidents Medal.
Relevant Project Experience
-Neighborhood Park Design & Southwest Stormwater Parks | Apple Valley, MN
-Fish Lake Park Master Plan Amendment | Chisago County, MN
-Thompson County Park Improvements | Dakota County, MN
-Mississippi River Greenway Long-Range Plan | Dakota County, MN
-Trail Master Plan | Johnston, IA
-Endazhi-Nitaawiging Schoolyard Improvements | Red Lake, MN
-Park and Recreation System Plan | Lakeville, MN
-Todd Park Improvements | Minneapolis, MN
Matt Lysne AIA
Principal & Managing Partner
Introduction
Matt has over 25 years of professional experience working in many facets of
architecture—from assessments, to programming and design, to construction
administration. Matt’s attention to detail and in-depth knowledge help him lead
teams through programming and detailed design with a focus on coordinating
consultants and complex teams.
Relevant Project Experience
-Prior Lake Parks Facilities Audit & Assessment | Prior Lake, MN
-Charles Perry Park Shelter | Arden Hills, MN
-Brooklyn Park River Park Picnic / Toilet Structure | Brooklyn Park, MN
-Peder Pederson Community Building | Hugo, MN
-Goodrich Gold Course Club House | Maplewood, MN
-Keller Park Structures | Maplewood, MN
-Quarry Park Community Building & Picnic Pavilion | Shakopee, MN
-MPRB Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center Expansion & Renovation |
Minneapolis, MN
-MPRB Painter Park Recreation Center Renovation | Minneapolis, MN
-New Brighton Parks Facility Audit Assessment | New Brighton, MN
EXPERIENCE: 2 YRS.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, Iowa State
University
ACTIVITIES
Member, American Society of
Landscape Architects
Past Vice President of Iowa
Students of Landscape
Architecture
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture
& Urban Design | Syracuse
University
Bachelor of Architecture
& Bachelor of
Environmental Design
| North Dakota State
University
REGISTRATIONS
Architect MN License #44878
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HCM Architects
Ilana Levine
Architectural Designer
Introduction
Ilana brings a strong architectural foundation with skills spanning
programming, design, and construction documentation. Known for her
attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage complex workflows,
she delivers projects efficiently while aligning client goals and design intent.
She fosters collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and teams,
and demonstrates confident leadership by proactively addressing challenges
and guiding projects forward. Her commitment to continuous learning and
adaptability makes her a valued member of the HCM team across projects of
varying scale and complexity.
Relevant Project Experience
-Takeda Pharmaceutical Warehouse Expansion | Brooklyn Park, MN
-Aiple House Renovation Boat Launch and Public Park Facility | Stillwater, MN
-Klapprich Park Warming House | Wayzata, MN
-* Grand Prairie Park | Lakeville, MN
-* Bergstein Warehouse & Shoddy Mill Historic Renovation | Stillwater, MN
-City of Providence Public Works | Providence, RI
-MPD Training and Wellness Center | Minneapolis, MN
*open Projects
Eric Seaburg PE
Principal Civil & Municipal Engineer
Introduction
Working as a Principal Civil/Municipal Engineer at Bolton and Menk, Eric
Seaburg routinely works with municipal clients in the twin cities to deliver
a vast array of infrastructure projects. With over 15 years of experience, Eric
takes pride in client service and technically sound design. His civil engineering
project portfolio includes projects in the highway/heavy, park and open space,
water/wastewater, and general public engineering categories. In addition to his
project work with suburban clients, Eric currently serves as the City Engineer
for the City of Little Canada where he works and collaborates with other
departments to deliver projects and programs city-wide. His previous work
within a City maintenance division helps him keep long-term operation and
maintenance at the forefront.
Relevant Project Experience
-Ponds Park Improvements Phases 1 and 2, Spring Lake Park Pickleball Courts &
Summit Ridge Park Improvements | Prior Lake, MN
-2025 and 2026 Parks Asset Replacement Projects | Woodbury, MN
-Pioneer Park, Rondeau Park and Spooner Park Improvements | Little Canada, MN
HCM Architects
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design in
Architecture | University of
Minnesota
Master of Architecture |
Southern Illinois University
(In Progress)
AFFILIATIONS
Assoc. AIA, American
Institute of Architects (AIA),
AIA MN Chapter
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Civil
Engineering, University of
Minnesota
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, MN
License No. 53712
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HKGi’s landscape architects have
developed master plans for parks and
trails throughout the State of Minnesota.
Our master planning services include:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ESTABLISH A SHARED VISION FOR THE PARK
USE INSIGHTFUL CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY KEY OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES
EXPLORE POTENTIAL CONCEPT DIRECTIONS WITH STAKEHOLDERS
PROVIDE RELIABLE COST ESTIMATES FOR POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES
CREATE ACTION-ORIENTED IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE VISION
Park master planning requires creativity,
problem-solving skills, an understanding
of the surrounding context, and an ability
to engage stakeholders to understand
their needs, desires, and vision for their
park spaces. The following pages include
examples of HKGi’s park master planning
and implementation experience.
Park Planning
Services
HKGi has worked with the City of Prior Lake to assess conditions at Ponds Park
and identify solutions to several issues plaguing the park. Several ballfields
experienced poor drainage resulting in frequent flooding and poor playing
conditions. Other issues involved conflicts between adjacent uses, underutilized
fields, and traffic congestion.
HKGi conducted visual studies to determine the appropriate scale of
improvements to address the drainage issues, including strategic regrading
and relocation of home plates to provide greater separation between ballfields.
Program conflicts were also addressed by re-purposing and right-sizing fields.
The solutions HKGi designed also provided the opportunity to design additional
improvements such as new batting cages, shade structures, trees and a hillside
seating area. The reconfiguration also enabled the City to commission HKGi to
design a new playground, which was opened in summer, 2024.
Ponds Park Improvements
Prior Lake, Minnesota
CLIENT
City of Prior Lake
HIGHLIGHTS
-Reconfiguration of pinwheel
ballfields created opportunity to
build new amenities
-Right-sized an underutliized
ballfield, creating a new t-ball
field and created plan to add a
Miracle Field
REFERENCE
Steve Hart, Parks and Recreation
Manager
City of Prior Lake
952-447-9822
shart@priorlakemn.gov
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Veterans’ Memorial Park
Chaska, Minnesota
HKGi worked with the City of Chaska and VFW Post #1731 to develop a
new park that provides an appropriate tribute to service members yet
also respects those members’ desire for the park to be a place where
people come together to celebrate, relax and remember.
HKGi’s concept included several remembrance-themed features
including a Service Plaza and a Coin Check display that will allow
veterans to share their stories. A Memorial Grove of Serviceberry trees
leads to the Remembrance Clearing, whose dramatically lit sculptures
will be visible from Fireman’s Park on the other side of the lake. Play
elements include a picnic lawn, horseshoe pits, archery range, and an
obstacle course-themed play area.
HKGi worked closely with the stakeholders to create the final design for
the park, and provided construction administration services. Because
of the unique nature of several of the park’s furnishings and features,
HKGi conducted a substantial amount of research, worked with vendors
to custom-design and fabricate memorial and display elements, and
coordinated with construction and installation contractors to ensure the
final product remained true to the initial concepts and spirit of the park.
CLIENT
City of Chaska
HIGHLIGHTS
-Service memorial plaza
-Archery range
-Engagement with VFW, a key project
partner
-Storytelling interpretive elements to
highlight service members’ stories and
shared experiences
REFERENCE
Nic Schmidt, City Engineer
City of Fridley
nic.schmidt@fridleymn.gov
763-572-3556
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Commons Park
Fridley, Minnesota
HKGi is providing planning and design leadership for a series of
significant improvements to Commons Park in Fridley. The most
significant highlight of the project is a new park building that will
include program and event space for all ages. The building program will
be supplemented by an extensive community activity area outside of the
park building. This outdoor site program includes an activity lawn and
plaza, a skate plaza with fire pit that will become additional program
space in non-winter seasons, new destination playgrounds for multiple
ages, a new splash pad, and a hammock grove.
A new drop-off drive and parking as well as new enhanced street
crossings will improvement safety, especially for children participating
in programs at the Fridley Community Center across 61st Ave. NE from
the park. The north side of the park will feature new ballfields and
pickleball facilities as well as a grand open lawn space. New picnic
shelters and food truck access will also be part of the reimagined
Commons Park.
CLIENT
City of Fridley
HIGHLIGHTS
-Construction on new park building
beginning Summer, 2025
-HKGi led preliminary concept planning
and schematic design to aid city
staff and community stakeholders
in exploring potential park program
elements
REFERENCE
Nic Schmidt, City Engineer
City of Fridley
nic.schmidt@fridleymn.gov
763-572-3556
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HKGi conducted a feasibility study for reconfiguring the athletic fields
at Gleason Fields and subsequently worked with the City, community
members, and user groups to identify a preferred concept and
improvements that would create a tournament-quality baseball and
softball complex. HKGi is currently conducting design development and
construction documentation and will provide support for bidding and
construction administration.
Thanks to the neighborhood residents around the park, what initially
began as an effort to improve the playability and durability of the
athletic fields also became a larger initiative to improve the park’s
ability to serve nearby families and residents with neighborhood park
amenities. In addition to a new premier baseball diamond and improved
baseball and softball fields, planned improvements include new
pickleball courts, basketball courts, playground, concessions and picnic
facilities, and sledding hill. Skating and hockey rinks will be expanded.
Gleason Fields Athletic Complex
Maple Grove, Minnesota
CLIENT
City of Maple Grove
HIGHLIGHTS
-Field reconfiguration addresses poor
drainage and improves field durability
and availability
-Neighborhood park amenities including
skating/hockey facilities, sledding hill,
picnic facilities, playground
-Neighborhood engagement to address
concerns about expanded use and
other key issues
REFERENCE
Chuck Stifter
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Maple Grove
cstifter@maplegrovemn.gov
763-494-6501
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Following completion of a feasibility study, HKGi provided landscape
architecture expertise to the engineering team, led by Stantec,
conducting site design for the Fernbrook Fields Athletic Complex.
The complex provides the City of Maple Grove with a regional turf
athletic field complex suitable for hosting football, lacrosse, and soccer
tournaments. Because of its key location near the high school and
its stadium, Fernbrook was also designed to accommodate overflow
parking needs and will also serve as a potential community event space.
In addition to providing landscape architecture services, HKGi’s role
on the project was to provide ideas, creativity and insight into park
and recreation space and programming needs and to bring creative
problem-solving and placemaking expertise to the overall design
process. The completed Fernbrook Complex includes an enhanced
entry plaza and concession area; community event space including
potential accommodations for food trucks and small festival-style
setup; a team warm-up area; picnic shelter and play area facilities
for family and team gathering; and improved drop-off and traffic
circulation.
Fernbrook Fields Athletic Complex
Maple Grove, Minnesota
CLIENT
City of Maple Grove
HIGHLIGHTS
-Accurate cost estimation enabled the
City to set realistic budgets and feasible
fundraising targets
-Storm water mitigation on site
-Site preparation involved significant
soil assessment, mitigation, and
removal
-Required significant electrical, lighting
and structural engineering service
REFERENCE
Chuck Stifter
Parks and Recreation Director
cstifter@maplegrovemn.gov
763-494-6501
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Commons Ballfield Improvements
Excelsior, Minnesota
HKGi is currently working with the City of Excelsior to implement
improvements to the historic Commons Ballfield. The primary intent of
the project is to enhance the spectator experience by improving seating,
landscaping, and other visitor amenities. The project has also included
modest improvements to amenities for ballplayers and field storage as
well as ensuring that viewsheds of Lake Minnetonka for nearby residents
are not compromised by physical park improvements.
HKGi’s landscape architects explored a range of potential design
options with City staff, community members, and athletic organization
representatives. Three-dimensional renderings were developed and
used to test concepts and evaluate design details. Once preferred
design concepts were identified and confirmed, HKGi’s designers carried
the design process through schematic, design development, and
construction documentation, with bidding underway in Spring, 2025.
A combination of stone and traditional benches, new seating at ground
level, accessibility improvements, and new viewing lawns will combine
to create a comfortable gathering place for watching games or for
viewing activity on the lake and elsewhere in the park.
CLIENT
City of Excelsior
SCOPE
Project management, engagement,
design concepts, SD/DD/CD/CA, bid
support
DATES OF SERVICE
April 2024 - construction scheduled for
Summer, 2025
REFERENCE
Tim Amundsen, Public Works Director
City of Excelsior
tamundsen@excelsiormn.org
952-653-3676
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Commons Ballfield Improvements
Excelsior, Minnesota
Parks and Recreation Planning & Analysis
Woodbury & South Washington County, Minnesota
In recent years, HKGi has conducted several unique park studies to help
the City of Woodbury and other agencies in South Washington County
develop a more thorough understanding of its park system needs.
These studies have included an athletic facilities needs assessment
for the communities in South Washington County; an Outdoor Athletic
Facilities Study focused on assessing Woodbury’s needs; and a
Community Recreation Impact Study for Woodbury that assesses the
usage of Woodbury’s broader parks and recreation programming and
facilities.
These projects involve in-depth data collection, including an inventory
of public facilities, programs and services offered within the community;
a demand assessment; needs expressed by community stakeholders;
and projected demand based on anticipated community growth. The
assessment also includes a comparison of the community’s service
levels to national and regional standards and other peer communities
identified by the client and the consultant. The needs assessments
have enabled Woodbury and South Washington County communities to
identify their service gaps or overages, if they exist, and provide for well-
informed decision making when planning for future facility and program
needs.
CLIENT
City of Woodbury
REFERENCE
Reed Smidt, Recreation Manager
City of Woodbury
651-714-3588
reed.smidt@woodburymn.gov
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Parks Planning & Utilization Study
Elk River, Minnesota
HKGi has provided a variety of parks and recreation
planning services for the City of Elk River, including
master planning for several parks and athletic facilities
as well as a recent athletic field utilization study to aid
parks staff in identifying potential future facility gaps
based on anticipated sports participation trends.
HKGi’s most recent park planning work has involved
development of the recently completed Athletic Fields
Framework Plan. This planning process explored
concepts for configuration and improvements at the
Dave Anderson Athletic Complex; Oak Knoll Athletic
Complex (including school district property); and
Plants and Things Recreation Complex.
HKGi’s planners took these concepts through a
schematic design phase, which enabled HKGi and
parks staff to test a variety of ideas for site fit, identify
program elements, and development planning level
cost estimates. This “framework” allows the City to
develop a funding strategy for implementation and
anticipate potential issues, such as property ownership
or wetland delineation, that will need to be addressed
during implementation phases. The framework also
helps the City know which existing facilities will also
need future investment in order to continue to meet
the demand for different types of recreational facilities.
The Plan is concise and is intended to provide an
overview of plans for each park, service outcomes,
timing of improvements, and next steps for
implementation. The Plan also includes information
from HKGi’s previous Athletic Fields Study, which
provides background data related to the City’s
anticipated future needs. Plan graphics and brief
summaries identify the recommended improvements
for each park, and cost estimates are identified by
phase and by park.
CLIENT
City of Elk River
REFERENCE
Jeff Shelby, Park and Recreation Manager
City of Elk River
763-635-1000
jshelby@elkrivermn.gov
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City of Lakeville Grand Prairie Park Buildings w/ SRF
Dates of Work:
• 2023 - Current
Location:
Lakeville, MN
•
Client:
• City of Lakeville
Square Footage:
• 6,600 SF
Project Contact:
• Mark Kruse
Parks Superintendent
City of Lakeville
952-985-2719
HCM Architects designed the new Grand Prairie Park Buildings as
part of greenfield 63 acre park complex alongside SRF. There are
three structures on the site; the Main Building, the Field Support
Building, and the Grandstand.
The Main Building has a open air covered picnic shelter with single
and multi-occupant restrooms. The building also contains a utility
room that serves the adjacent splash pad and playground areas.
The Field Support Building also has an open air covered picnic
shelter with restrooms but additionally features a tournament
officials’ space for housing individuals that provide information and
administer four soccer fields.
The Grandstand contains concessions prep/serving, storage,
restrooms, press box and a large seating area overlooking a
regulation sized baseball field. The building can seat up to 450
visitors, and is surrounded by a large plaza with a beer garden.
*Landscape plan developed by SRF
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City of Plymouth Northwest Greenway Pavilion
HCM Architects designed the Northwest Greenway Pavilion in
Plymouth, Minnesota, a three-season open-air facility positioned on a
ridge overlooking protected wetlands. As a signature civic amenity, the
pavilion accommodates community gatherings and events with covered
seating for up to 200 guests and includes support spaces such as a
servery and green room. The design features a striking blend of durable
materials—stone piers, exposed steel framing, and warm wood tongue-
and-groove ceilings—creating a refined yet functional environment
that connects seamlessly with the natural landscape. Its configuration
and orientation were carefully planned to maximize scenic views and
connect directly to over seven miles of trails throughout the Northwest
Greenway.
In addition to architectural design, HCM led site integration and
interior programming, ensuring the facility would serve a wide range
of public uses while reinforcing the city’s goals for a visually distinctive,
community-focused landmark.
Dates of Work:
• 2021
Location:
• Plymouth, MN
Client:
• City of Plymouth Parks & Rec.
Square Footage:
• 1,078 SF
Project Contact:
• Peter Paulson
Project Manager
MN DNR Management
Resources
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Meadowbrook Clubhouse Meadowbrook Golf Course
HCM Architects worked closely with the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board (MPRB) in 2020 and 2021 to design a new clubhouse
for Meadowbrook Golf Course, creating a modern and efficient
facility that supports daily golf operations while enhancing the visitor
experience. As lead architect, HCM was responsible for site planning,
architectural design, and coordination with MPRB staff to align the
project with long-term goals for the site. The clubhouse includes a
Pro Shop, sales counter, manager’s office, toilet and changing rooms,
modest indoor seating, and a welcoming patio that overlooks the
practice green and first fairway. HCM ensured that the building offered a
fully accessible route, new landscaping, and mechanical support spaces
to serve both staff and guests.
The design emphasized flexibility, visibility, and integration with
its surroundings—maximizing views and creating a strong visual
identity within the neighborhood. HCM’s planning also accounted
for future expansion, laying the groundwork for a larger facility and
accommodating space for an on-site food truck vendor to serve
course visitors. Through thoughtful layout and material selection, HCM
delivered a clubhouse that balances current functionality with long-term
potential, reflecting MPRB’s vision for Meadowbrook’s continued growth
as a community amenity.
Dates of Work:
• 2022
Location:
• Hopkins, MN
Client:
• Minneapolis Parks and Rec.
Square Footage:
• 1,078 SF
Project Contact:
• Peter Paulson
Project Manager
MN DNR Management
Resources
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COST PROPOSAL
COMMONS BALLFIELD
EXCELSIOR, MINNESOTA
Cost Proposal
FEE
TASK 1
PROJECT INITIATION $4,900
TASK 2
SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS $10,300
TASK 3
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATION $3,700
TASK 4
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT (INCLUDING PHASE 2 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT) $13,700
TASK 5
PREFERRED MASTER PLAN $13,400
TASK 6
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY $9,800
TASK 7
FINAL PLAN AND DELIVERABLES $3,400
SUBTOTAL $59,200
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES $500
NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL BASE FEE & EXPENSES $59,700
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICE: ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT
DEVELOPMENT $15,000
FEE PER TASK PROPOSAL
The table below contains our proposed fee per task to conduct the work plan contained in this proposal. We have
also include cost estimates for the optional tasks included for consideration at the end of the work plan. Costs for
the optional tasks will vary depending on the desired scope.
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