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STAFF AGENDA REPORT
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PAUL HOKENESS, PARKS & RECREATION
DIRECTOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 98-XX
AUTHORIZING A FIRM TO PROVIDE DESIGN,
ENGINEERING, AND ARCHITECTUR~L SERVICES
FOR THE REDEVELOP~ffiNT OF LAKEFRONT
PARK AND THE DEVELOP~ffiNT OF A
COMMUNITY P ARKJA THLETIC COiYIPLEX
JANUARY 20, 1998
AGENDA NUl\1BER:
PREPARED BY:
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At the April 7, 1997 City Council meeting the Council
authorized staff to prepare a Request for Qualifications and
proceed with the selection of a firm to provide design,
engineering, and architectural services development and
construction for a new community park/athletic complex and
the redevelopment of Lakefront Park, according to the Master
Plan previously approved by the council.
INTRODUCTION:
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The purpose of this agenda report is for the Collncil t8
consider the recommendation of the Parks Advisory
Committee to approve a firm to provide design, engineering,
and architectural services for the community park/athletic
complex and the redevelopment of Lakefront Park. The
selection of the firm is considered a "Professional Service"
under the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, This means
that criteria other than, and in addition to cost, may be useA
in selecting the desired fi.rm. The Uniform Municipal
Contracting Law does not require a ~.F.~., however, staff
felt that in the spirit of competition we should solicit
proposals from at least three firms.
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On December 3, 1997 Request for Qualifications were sent
to three metro area Park Planning and Design firms. The
three firms were Ingraham & Voss, Barton Aschman
Associates, and Brauer and Associates, Ltd.. These three
firms specialize in Park planning and design. The due date
for returning the proposals was January 5, 1998. Only one
firm, Brauer and Associates, Ltd., submitted a proposal. At
the January 12, 1998 Parks Advisory Committee meeting the
16200-1ilig~~k Ave, S.E., Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTLNIW EMPLOYER
Committee decided to recommend to the City Council that
the City accept the proposal of Brauer and Associates, Ltd.
and hire them as the firm to design and develop the
Community Park! Athletic Complex and the redevelopment
of Lakefront Park in accordance with the Master Plan.
DISCUSSION:
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. has been involved with the City
of Prior Lake and the Parks Advisory Committee since 1995
as a park planning and design firm and have completed the
following projects for the City:
· Lakefront Park Master Plan
· 2010 Parks and Trails Comprehensive Plan
· Design of Pond's Park expansion area
. Conceptual design of Youth Activity Center
· Conceptual design of Deerfield Neighborhood Park
. Development of R.F,P.'s and Selection of Playground
equipment
. Design and bidding of Pond's irrigation system
. Conceptual design of new Community Park! Athletic
Complex
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. has done exceptional work for
the City of Prior Lake. They present themselves well to the
public, are very creative, produce a quality product in a
timely fashion, and are very conscious of budget limitations.
Staff and the P.A.c. are very comfortable working with
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. and they continue to impress us
with their knowledge of Park planning and design work.
They also have a good understanding of our community and
our future Park and Trail needs.
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. has a good reputation in the
industry and has done outstanding work in other
communities. They bring with them a team of professionals
who are well renowned for their accomplishments and
abilities. I have included a list of their clients.
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. devote 95% of their time to Park
planning and design. Though there are many firms which
claim they can do Park planning and design work there are
few that have as much expertise or devote as much time to
this field as Brauer and Associates, Ltd..
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Brauer and Associates, Ltd. is very interested in working on
these two projects. They did the Lakefront Master Plan and
also the conceptual plan for the Community Park/Athletic
Complex and would like to see these two projects come to
fruition. We modeled our Community Park/Athletic
Complex after a park that is being constructed in Inver Grove
Heights to conserve costs and because the proposed park
layout is consistent with our needs. Brauer is currently
working on this project and we feel that with the knowledge
they have gained on this project this will benefit us when we
undertake this project.
ISSUES:
We called the other two firms which we had sent the R.F.Q.'s
to find out why they hadn't submitted a proposal and also get
an idea of the fees they would have charged. We received
the following response:
INGRAHAM & VOSS, Greg Ingraham
. Weare very busy at this time.
. We were aware that Brauer had done the Lakefront
Master Plan and it is common practice to select the firm
that did the Master Plan to carry out the design and
construction.
. Brauer is an excellent firm.
. Our fees for design and engineering are about 7%.
. Bloomington just did a $1,150,000 project at Bush Lake
and the fee was $110,000 or 10%.
. Brauer's proposal of 6.7% is a good deal for Prior Lake.
BARTON ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, Scott Midness
. We didn't get selected to do the Lakefront Master Plan
and didn't want to do all of the work involved in
submitting a proposal if we thought we would come out
in second place.
. You will be happy with Brauer. They do nice work.
. Knowing that Brauer has done a lot of work in Prior Lake
it is sometimes professional courtesy not to step on their
turf.
. I've never seen them come in high (dollar wise) on a
project.
. I'd like to know how they do it?
. Our fees on design, bidding, and construction are usually
around 8%.
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There are sufficient funds included within the referendum
budget for professional services for these two projects.
When we did our original project estimates we estimated
between 8-10% for professional services on these projects
The fee which Brauer and Associates would charge is a total
of $221,500.00 for the two projects. With a budget total of
$3,300,00.00 this would be a fee of 6.7%. Staff has talked to
Brauer. concerning the direct project expenses which they
mentioned on page 9 of their submittal. This is a typical
expense commonly referred to as reimbursable. Staff
suggested that this amount be kept to a minimum and Brauer
agreed that reimbursables will not exceed $l ,500.00.
Attached is a copy of the Request for Qualifications which
outlines the work that will be involved with these two
projects
The alternatives are as follows:
l. Accept the recommendation of the Parks Advisory
Committee and approve Resolution 98-XX which authorizes
the City to enter into a contract with Brauer and Associates,
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2. Deny this item for a specific reason.
3. Table this item for a specific reason.
Staff recommends Alternative No. l. The contract will
provide that if for any reason the City is unable to acquire a
site for the Community Park! Athletic Complex, that this
element will be eliminated from the contract to avoid a
breach of contract.
Motion and second to approve Resolution 98-XX which
authorizes the City to enter into a contract with Brauer and
Associates, Ltd. to provide land planning, architectural, and
engineering services to construct a new Community
Park! Athletic complex and redevelop Lakefront Park,
according to the aster plan at a fee not to exceed
$221,500.0 whic i cludes $1,500.00 for reimbursables.
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the passage of the 1997 Park and Library referendum involved
redevelopment of Lakefront Park in accordance with the Master Plan
and development of a Community Park/Athletic Complex and,
the City Council authorized staff to prepare a Request for
Qualifications and proceed with the selection of a consulting firm for
the development and construction of a new community park/athletic
complex and the redevelopment of Lakefront Park according to the
Master Plan and,
staff, as authorized by the City Council, has prepared, distributed and
solicited Request for Qualifications to proceed with the selection of a
Architectural firm for the development and construction of a new
community park/athletic complex and the redevelopment of Lakefront
Park according to the Master Plan and,
staff actively solicited proposals from the following three firms:
BARTON ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES
BRAUER AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.
INGRAHAM & VOSS
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a proposal was submitted by Brauer and Associates, L TD which is in
full conformance with the Request for Qualification and,
at the January 12, 1998 Parks Advisory Committee meeting, the
Committee recommended to the City Council Brauer and Associates,
Ltd. be selected as the firm for the redevelopment of Lakefront Park
and development of a new Community Park/Athletic Complex based
upon the following criteria: previous experience with similar projects,
previous experience with Lakefront Park and Athletic Complex, quality
of work previously completed, availability to accomplish work,
confo~ance of proposal to request for qualification and proposed cost 0 J_
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CIT~OUNCIL OF PRIOR ~, ,t0ftL
LAKE, to hereby authorize( the ~: ?_ml City Manager enteL" :::t8:: a contract with -l /
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. for the larid planning, engineering, and architectural services . t> \ \ {) cp It, k
at a cost not to exceed $22l,500.00 for the redevelopment of Lakefront Park and
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LAND USE PLANNING ,~ND DESIG:-<
B.RAUER
& ASSOCIATES, LTD
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Paul Hokeness, Director
Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department
16200 Eagle Creek Ave,S.::.
Prior Lake. MN 55372
Dear Paul.
On behalf of Brauer & Associates, Ltd.. I would like to thank you for giving us the opoortunity to present the
following qualifications ';Late~ent for the two park-projects.
Brauer & AssoCIates has lSse~oled an exciting team of professionals capac:e 8f under:aking and successfully
completing these projec-.s. ~ne e0ciosea qualifications statement and separa1:e Prcfessional Portfolio:
. Ide0tlfies team me:r'ce:s, the!r ;Jrofessionai background. and the!r role :n this ;Jrc:ec:
Highlights our team s abilities and eXDerience
. Provides an over/iev :of annc:patec fees
Giver1 our desire to cor:c:i'L.:e our posi1:ive and effec':ive 'Norking rela1:ionshio 'Nith tre::t:/ of Prior L.ake, it :s our
intention to meet or exceed your highest expectations for these projec.s. Should yol.; have any questions or
desire any clarification acoL.t::Jur proposal. please fee! free to contac': me directly ::it yeur convenience.
Additionally. please do r;CL'iesitae to contact any or all of the listed c:ier1t :-eferer',ces;dditional :-eferences 'Nill
be provided upon reques:,
Once again, thank you fer chiS opDortunity to present our qualifications for your consideration.
Sincere!y.
BRAUER & "venTe;, '3D
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7301 Ohms Lme. Suite 500 Minne:lpolis. MN 55439 Tel (612) 832-94"75 n-x (612) 832.95-+2
Professional Qualifications Statement
lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - City of Prior lake
Design T eahl Identification
Lead Design Firm
Brauer & Associates, Ltd.
730 I Ohms Lane. Suite 500
Minneapolis. MN 55439 (612) 832-9475
Collaborating Firm
Bentz / Thompson! Rietow, Inc.
2600 Foshay Tower
Minneapolis. MN 55402 (6 [2) 332-1234
Applied Ecological Services
Smith Road. PO Box 256
Brodhead, Wisconsin 5352.0
(608) 89i-86.J.1
Paramount Engineering and Design
1440 i~rcade Street Suite leO
St. Paul. MN 55106 (612) T 1-0544
Planning and Design Team
Professionals
Project Manager / Principal-in-Charge
Jeff Schoen bauer, Registered Landscape ,';rchn:ect
Principal and Vice President, Brauer & Associates, Ltd,
Principal Designer
George Watson, Registered Lanc!scace ,~rchitec:
Principal and President. Bracer & ,-\ssociates, Ltd,
Principal Architect
Milo Thompson. Registerec ,~rchitect
Founding Principal. Bentz / ihompson / Riemw. Inc.
Project Architect
Randy Moe. Registered Arcilitec:
Bentz / Thom pson / Rietow, I nc.
Ecological and Environmental Studies
Steve Apfelbaum. Research and Consulting Ecologist
Principal and Owner, Applied Ecological Services. Inc.
Civil Engineering'
Bob Wiegert. Registered Professional Engineer
Founding Principal. Paramount Engineering & Design
Mark Altman
Agronomy / Soil Scientist / Turf Specialist
Brauer & Associates. Ltd.
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Park / Natural Resource / Trail/Public Open Space ?Ianning ana Design
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Professional Qualifications Sratement
Lakefront Park and Communi1:v Park/Athletic Complex - City of Prior l..ake
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Brauer & Associates., Ltd. Design T earn
Qualifications Statement
Collaborative Approach to
Design
It IS cur ::e/lef cltat ::he divergent
bac.:grouncs of our ~e2fT:Tembe,rs NIII
make,] Des/tIVe and cemce.'ling
dllference In arrrvmg at de5ign soiutlons
that are cre:wve, ccrrpe!!irg. Unlaue,
and -- mesrmcertanr/v -- o-i.xcessfUi in
mee:mgpregraming ne=cs,
Brauer & Associates, Ltd.
A /1inne2Doiis-aased cc,rcc,ratk::n
~oeciaiizmg Ii Dark. trail, r=Creatlon
and public qoen scace ,:::iarmng ana
deSign since 1963
Prrmar/ Prc;ecr Rcle:
. PrcJecr Nanagement
. Lead Design Firm
The /irm has ccrrple:ed weil over 2CO
park, natural,reseurce, tlC!1. and public
space prCJec-s in the last ! C years, The
acccmpanying Professional Portfolio
prevldes a more in-depth evervlew of
the firm's services,
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
The Brauer team for this project brings toge:her a group of
professionals with pertInent park design and development experience
to work with Prior Lake Parks & RecreatIon staff and selected
representatives as a collaborative team, It ;s our belief that the
divergent backgrounds of our team memcers wiil make a oositive and
compe!ling differencen arr:vlng at design sclutlons :hat are creative,
compe!\ing, unique, ana -- moST importamiv -- successTLi 1n mee!lng
programming needs, ~he ~eam will be lead by 3rauer&-'\ssociares'
profeSSional staff and !nc:ude profeSSionals :rom ailied flr:7lS, BraL:er &
Associates, Ltd, wiil be the srime consultan lnd be resccnslble for
the successful comple!:on of the projec::. ~;"'e orher professionals
listed will be directly resccnsibie to us, as Neil as the Citv of Prior
Lake, The forthcoming firm and team mer-r;ber Clo'S provide a brief
overvie'N of each of the 'irrT',s and identifies '<e/ team mer;'lbers, the!r
prcfessior,al discipline, crcjec: resconslbiiit:es, and generai
background, Additional informaticn is available '-lpon reqL:eS't,
Brauer & ,Associates L~d, is a i'-1inneapolis-based corporation
specializing in park, natural resource. ~rail, and pLbiic ope:1 space
planning and design since 1963, This area ,JT spec;alizatic:-" continues
to be our singular fociJs, making UD over 9 S % of our annual work
load, This provides 0se wirh vast, relevam excerience with projec:s oT
similar type, size. compiexity, and importarce to the community as
your projec:, Over the years, the firm has successfully comple:ed a
wide variety of planning and design projec:s for both the public and
private sector, including:
. Comprehensive P3.rk and ~ rail Plans anc Deve!opment Guides
. StatelRegional/Munic;pal Parks
· Trail Corridors and Greenways
· Athletic Complexes
. Native PlanL/Wildlife Preserves/Arboretums/Ecological Resource
Plans/Environmental ,-'\ssessment
· Urban Public Spaces, Plazas, and Streetscapes
· Church/Agency/Youth Camps
· Public/Private Campgrounds
The principals of the firm are Mr, George VVatson (22 years) and Mr,
Jeff Schoenbauer (18 years), Both are registered professional
landscape architects in the State of MinnesCLa. Each has spent their
professional careers in the park. natural resource, trail, recreation, and
public spaces planning and design field, The firm's professional staff
includes four landscape architects/park planners.
Park.' Natural Resource / T rad / P.~::lic Cper1 Space P!annlng ~nd DeSign
Professional Qualifications Statement
Jeff Schoenbauer
VIce President. Brauer & ,4ssodates
Registered Landscape Archirect
(Minnesota)
Project Experience Pronle: ,:;roJect
expenences are wide rangrng and
indude over 150 proJects, induding'
. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
. Minneapelis Park Beard Outdoor
Athletic Facilities Planning /'1anual
. Minnetonka Natural P.eseurce
Restoratien and /'1anage,'!!ent Plan
. P.ich Vai/ey Athe!rJc C:;,T:;Iex
. Lake.renr Commumry=an<
. Uno Lakes Park & I"ral! 5" ysrem A'an
. Shady Cak Beach. /'1in,'":e,:onka
. Downrewn Area Rive,~ont Proje=.
Shakopee
CurrentprCjec-s Include:
. Bandimere Yeurh Athler:c Complex
and City Cenrer Pari(. C~anhassen
. Bunker Hils /~egicna! Pa.ri(
. 80 Acre Natural P.escl.;.~::e Park,
Resevi/le
. Park P.efe.'-e,,:dum P/ar;r:rg. Uno
Lakes
George Watson
PreSident, Brauer & ,4ssec:ares
Registered Landscape ..Jrc.'7.-rect
(Minnesota)
PrOject E<penence Pronie: Project
expenences encompasses over 200
prOjeC'"s. including'
. Richfield Athle~c Fields Planning
. Quarr/ Park and Narcxe Preserve
. Lonng Park P.edevelccment
. Parkers Lake and Bass !..3.ke Atheltlc
Complexes, P/ymeurh
. Shady Oak Beach. l'1innetonka
. Parkers Lake Community Park
Current projects ,ndude:
. Bandimere Youth Athle~c Complex
and City Center Park, Chanhasse,"
. Bald Eagle Reg;onal Park
. Lebanon Hills P.eg;onal Park
. Joyce Athletic Park. le'Na
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Lakefront Park and Community ParkjAthletic ComDlex - City of Pnor Lake
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· Project Manager / Principal-In-Charge
· Prograr;\ming and Site Analysis
· Site Design
· Project Implementation and Construction
Professional Biography: Jeff Schoenbauer has I 8 years experience in
the field of park, natural resource, trail, and public space planning and
design. Through his experierlce working with municipal staffs. Ad Hoc
Advisory Committees. City C.)uncilsiCommissions. and public
forums,,~e has developed a capacity for defining issues, understanding
, their implications. and resolVing them through consensus building and
teamwork, he enjoys the public process and considers it fundamental
to the success of ail public ;roJeas, :'1r, Schoenbauer has extenSive
project management. planr:::g, and design experierlce and an ability
to work with allied professionals in developing creative solutions for
projects of similar complexit'; to these proJects. His experierlce gained
from over I 50 projeas maKes him we!1 suited to the chailerlges of
these two projects.
Mr. Schoenbauer is a strong advocate of public parks and recreation
and routinely commits time to the MRP..c.... and NRP,.c.... for a 'variety of
causes, such as rewriting the National Park, Recreation. <Joen Space,
and Greenway Guide!inesard co-authoring a membership sur;ey for
the MRP..c.... Vision 2000 com rTlittee, With a fondness for the natural
environment. Mr. Schoenbauer is also a member of the Friends of
Boundary Waters, Nature C.Jnservancy, National Parks ard
Conservation AssoCiation, ar,d Trust for Pudic land,
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· Programming and Site !~naiysis
· Principal for Site Design
Professional Biography: Ge'Jrge Watson has beerl a prac.:icing
professional in parks, recreation, and public open space planning and
design since 1976. During his career he has worked on literaily
hundreds of projects - ranging from small vest-pocket parks and
plazas to large state and fede:-ally funded public facilities. Mr. Watson is
recognized as a creative and imaginative designer with unique skills
unmatched in the field. His experience and ability to look at a site and
program from different perspectives allows him to find unique and
interesting solutions to any design problem. Projec-cS ranging from
urban parks like Loring Park :0 unique resource-based parks like
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve illustrate Mr, Watson's range of
design abilities. In addition, he is also recognized for his technical
abilities as they relate to facility development, thus ensuring that what
is designed can also be built. Like Mr. SchoenbaL:er, he is involved in
local park related organizations, recently completing a tenure as
president of the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Park / Natural R.esource / Trail! P;.;olic Open Space Planning and Design
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Mark Altman
Agronomy;5oil Sdentist
Turf Spedalist
Project Experience Prolile: P.~oJect
expenence is wIde ranging t7-om
municipal athletic complexes to major
league fad/itJes across the country,
induding'
. Foxboro Stadium in Denver
. Jack l'1urphy 5tadium in San Diego
. Sioux City Baseball Srad:i..m
. Cclorado Scnr:gs ParKs 2!':d
Recre.3con Athler/c ,c,e/cs
. Outdoor Atheltlc Field; ~[udy '-er
Minneapclis
. Bandime.~e Yeuth Athle,,'c Cc~clex
and Cty Ce/:re.~ Parks. ::'':anhassen
Bentz / Thompson I Rietow,
Inc.
A ,'irm estaclis,':ed in ! 97/ -C:.~ the
praaice of ard;irec:ure, !nre~'er design
and urban design.
Primary PrqleC": ./icle:
. Lead ArchreC":ura! Des,gr: .=trm
The accompanymg Professional
Portfolio prevldes a mere In-depth
overview ef me /irm 's ~-e/'/IC=s.
BRAUER & ASSOCL~TES, LTD.
Lakefront Park and Community Park/AthletIc Complex - City of Pnor Lake
Project Responsibilities:
· Resource for Soils Analysis
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· Resource for Turf Grass Specifications and Implementation
Professional Biography: Mark Altman spec:aiizes in developing
programs for preparing and maintaining high quality playing surfaces
on intensely programmed athletic facilities. On a case by case basis,
Mr Altman reviews the quality, safety, and durability of the playing
surface, He then develops programs that balance maintenance
fundions with use intensity - resulting in a piaying surface suited to the
specific ~nditions and use patterns. This excerience provides Mr,
Altman with comprehensive knowledge of :~e type of turf and
maintenance concerns one 's like!y to encourcer" under wideiy varying
conditions. Mr. Altman wliI:::e an importanT <~source for :iddresslng
soil and turf quality issues ar: the;r impac: :" ::Je'/e1opment:cs\:s
Bent: / Thompson / Rie':cw ~s a i"1innescla:crpcraticn estabiished in
1971 for the praaice of arc~itec:ure, interior jesign and urban design,
Each principal brings to the praGiCe talents 2.rd expenences which
address all of the varied neec:s of :in arcnlteC::Jral prac:ic~, The
i organization is dedicated to 'l1eeTing client "eeds for design sciutlOns
that baiance all aspect; cf a Jrojec: includirg aes:hetics, function, cos\:,
schedule and deliver!, ThiS commitment :0 'Je~ormance has been
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demonstrated in hundreds cf Das\: asscciarcrs and by the majcr
clients served - In many inS'tances on a cor:;nuing basis - since :he
firm's inception, The firm has been the rec:clent of over 40 awards
and citations for design excei!ence,
Bentz / Thompson / Rietow regards each c:ient "s unique, presenting
new challenges and design opportunities, Tile firm welcomes the
client as an integral part of \:he design team, believing that the client
and the architect are together responsible fer \:he level of success of
any project, The firm stresses a sound, coooerative working
relationship between client and architect toward the achievement of
the mutual goal - a superior design - at the same time recognizing its
responsibility to the client's schedule and budge::. Bentz / Thompson /
Rietow consists of nineteen professionals with eieven registered
architects, handling a wide '/ariety of projec:s ranging from minor
remodeling to new facilities as large as $20,COO,COO,
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Milo H. Thompson
Founding Pnndpal. Bentz/Thompson
/Rietow, Inc
Reg;stered Architect
Project Expen'ence ProJile: Najor
projects range frem commerdal
bUIldings to park faCIlities, Indudlng'
. Radisson South Horel
. Ellior Park Community BUIldIng
. Lake Hamet Band She!1 and
Refectory
. Hyland Park P.eserve C:::nmumty
BUIlding
. Bracket Park Commumr/ Cenre,'-
. St LoUIS Park Park !3:..:Ic:rgs
. Weoddale OJUrch
. Lebanen ,'-7llls Camcg~:::..'rd
(current coilaccraricnNirn Bra:..'e.~)
Randy Moe
Ardlltect. Bentz / Therrpscn / Rletcw,
Inc.
!"1 ' E ' ~.. ~
rrg'ecr '<,ce.'7ence i-'/"-CI7Ie: ,-m
collaboratlonsNlrh 3raL.e,~ ;-:c!ude:
. Bass Lake P/ayrie/ds
. Parkers Lake P/ayrie!cs
. Ruttger's Lodge
. Rich Valley Athe/tic C::,Tclex
. Shady Oak Bead7 BI.;liding
Concepts
Applied Ecological Services
~abroa~based.moonal~roro~~d
ecological consultIng /inn proVIding
services to foundations, governments,
and resldential/commerdal developers
Pninary PrOject Role:
. Natural Resource RestoratIon ar.d
Management Planning
lakefront Park and Community Pari<lAthletic Complex - City of Prior Lake
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· PrincipqJ Designer for Architectural Components
Professional Biography: Milo Thcmpson is a founding principal of
Frederick Bentz / Milo Thompson / Robert Rietow, Inc. He holds
professional degrees from the University of Minnesota and Harvard
University. Following graduate school, he was awarded the Prix De
Rome in 1963, providing him with a two year period of independent
study at the American Academy in Rome. Prior to the formation of
Bentz / Thompson / Rietow, Inc.. he was Chief of Design for The
Cemy Associates in Minneapolis. Over the course of his career, Mr,
Thompson's projects have received fifty-seven state and national
design awards. including three ~r:~erican Inscitute of i\rchitects Honor
Awards. and one of thirteen :::rs;: Presidential Awards for Design
Excellence presented in person bv PresidenT Ronald Reagan for the
Master Plan of Lowertown ,n St. ,Daul. His ;liajcr projeC'.s range from
commercial buildings such as ~he 31ue Cross and Univac office
buildings in Eagan and Radisscn South to park fadities such as the
Elliot Park Community Builcing, Lake Harrie: Band She!! and
Refectory and Hyland Park~.eserve Community Building,
Project Responsibilities:
· Building Architect
· Implementation
Professional Biography: Rarey Moe, AlA. :s an architect with Bentz /
Thompson! Rie:ow, Inc. ~:s 15-:- years cf experience includes the
design of such wideiy varie-: .)roJect types as recreational buildings,
libraries, college. and university fadities. hcsuitals and clinics. schools.
and churches. Randy is a talented architec: ~hat understands the needs
of clients. His designs evolve ~hrcugh interactions and design idea
exchanges with the owner and design team, He is easy to work with
and seeks to develop architectural themes that are in sync with the
project and character of the community, Randy has collaborated with
Brauer & Associates, Ltd. many times in the past and fostered a strong
working relationship. As a projec: manager ~or Bentz / Thompson /
Rietow, Inc., Randy will be involved in each aspect of the project.
Applied Ecological Services, !nc. is a broad-:ased, nationally
recognized ecological consuiting firm provicing services to
foundations. government units. and residential and commercial
developers on a national basis. They regard natural resource
management, land reclamation, and ecosystem restoration projects as
serious and creative acts of environmental stewardship. AES designs
creative, cost effective natural resource resccration and management
programs that are definitive and environmentally sound. Staff
consultants - consisting of a multi-disciplined te2.m of botanists. wildlife
biologists, limnologists, hydrologis-IS. wetland specialists. and prairie
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Professionai Qualifications Sr.atement
The accompanying Professional
Port/olio provIdes a more in-depth
overview of the firm's servic=s,
Steve Apfelbaum
PnnoDaJ Cwner AES 'r,c
Regisrerec: Se."'ler ::celeg'sc, ::ccleg/ca/
Sooery of rrrenca
PrCject Excenence ,P,~diie, =-'<rens;ve
, /---......
project exce.r'ence ,; ever. ''..- ~ pre;ec-..s
pe: year) c'/e."" a .:'ull ,~arge c,--eccleg'cai
and envirc:-:rr:e.'7[2i-....e.'are=. ~,~~/ec3.
Recently. Sre'/e has cc!lacc.~a,ed with
Braue." & ,':'s5cc:ates en 2 -:-',--1;:=,1"" ~t:
sigmficarr:xc.:ec-..s.ndL. c,;- g'
. Quany :=arK ard /\ia,:..,~e='~ese'Ve
. i'1/nne~=rka i'va::ura/ .:;cs:;:...rc=s
Restora,;on and /V!arage,~enr .=/an
. 168 te 500 acre sites -c,~ ~iJe Sf.
C~e/x '/ale.v Girl Sce:..r Ccr..,rci
. Bunke,"" hills ':~egrcna; =?-,
Rede'/eiccmenr
. Bald ::.3.5'e .=?eg/cnaJ=:/<
Rede'/e/CDmer~[
AES is cur.rently cempie:',-:g ecclcgrcal
and resrcraLlcn ,clans /c."" 3(: 3, (XC 3cre
wet/and ard ,craine resrc.~at:cn fa The
Nature Ccnse:varcy in ,reiana ard
plans fer a 9, ceo acre .~esrc""=itJcn
preJect tc,~ CuPage CCL.'r')/=::;resc
Preserve CiSt.'-:ct m IlltnCis.
Paramount Engineering &
Design
A yeung and growmg ciVil ergineenng
censultIng"inTJ fcC/sed en takmg?
thoreugt:lyprofesslcnaJ apcroach to
prOjects
Primary p,~oJecr Rele:
BRAUER & ASSOCI.-\ TES, LTD.
Lakefront Park and CommunitY ParkJAthle':!c Comolex - CitY of Pnor Lake
restoration specialists - manage approximately 100 projects each
year. AES has also become a leader in conservation development
projects. Where they serve as the principai ecologists on nationally
recognized projects such as the "Prairie Crossing" ,recipient of
numerous conservation awards. AES's expertise will be used for
restoring native praines and woodlands and defining alternative.
ecologically-based storm water treatment and control methods.
Comprehensive natural resources restoration and management
planning for the parks is also available as an additional service.
Primary' Project Responsibilities:
· Resource for Design of Ecological-Based Stormwate: Control
Measures and Reestablishment .of Nac';e ::llant COn",munities
Professional Biography: Steve;C.oreibaums ,he owne: of ;c..ppliea
Ecological Services and a ncted expert ec:cgist and bioiogist, hclding
Masters Degrees in Ecclogiol and Biolog:o! Sciences from the
Universit'jof illinois. ~is :esume re~ects :-::s extensivenvolvement :n
hundreds of projects invclvirg ecologicallv ::ensitive de'/elopment and
management of natural resources, Mr, Acfe'baum contributes to and
conducts supervisor.' :e'/ie':/s of ail i\ES ~ro!ect strategies, ~e :s also
heavily invoived in in-::he-'ie:d research pr,o !ec:s and a s;:rong acvoote
and leader in public ecucation, In addition, :v1r, Apfelbaum has
published nume:ous ~acers on a wide varec:! of ecoiogiol concerns,
including pace:s on cattail management. cemrol of reed canary grass,
and attaining water quality ar,d 5tormwate: managemerlt goals in a
conservation de'/e'ecmerlt.-iis experLlse on :he ecolegy of savannas.
forests, prairies, wetlands, screams, and ct~er ecological systems will
ensure that ail issues related ,0 the managemerlt and restoration of
natural resources are duly c::::nsicered ancntegrated into the pianning
framework. Mr, ,~pfe!baum ',vill lead the AE5 team on thiS proJect.
which indudes on-;ite review of current conditions and design of
ecologically-based stormwa,er control measiJres and specfications for
native plant communities reestabiishment, As an enthusiastic field and
research scierltist. S,e'/e loeks forward to collaborating with the City
of Prier Lake and werking together to fine sustainable solutions to the
natural resource issues facing these two parks.
Paramount Engineering and Design is a young and growing civil
engineering consulting firm focused on taking a thoroughly
professional aporoach to projects from the planning stage right
through construction administration. PED can provide the expertise
and practical experience to get the job dcne right - -on schedule.
within budget parameters. and with quality service. The firms
principals. Robert Wiegert and Gerald Walek. bring fresh ideas to
projects. balanced with their knowledge and expertise gained from
years of experience on private and public sector work. The principals
have managed a wide range of engineering projects. and their list of
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Professional Qualifications Sta1:emen1:
.
· CiVIl Engineenng
The accompanying Professional
Portfolio provides a more In-depth
ovef'Vfew of the firm 's servic~s.
Bob Wiegert
Principal. Paramount Engneenng &
Design
Professional Civi/ Engnee.'"
Project Expenence P'"orile: Cxrenay
working with the Cin/ of,o'-:cr !-ake on
a number of Civi/ engmeenng DrOjeC-s.
Recently, Bob has co/lacerated wirh
Brauer & ,.lsscoates on a :-:urrcer of
sigmficampro;ec-s. mducing'
. Loring P2r'<
. Shady Oak Beach
. Bandimere 2nd Cry Ce..-:,,:e'" Parks
Chanhassen
. Lebanon Hills Reg/enai ,=ark
. Bald ~agie-Ctter !..ake.';eg'onal PEr'<
. Bunker Hi/Is Regcnal ,oar.,<
Brauer Team Members
Involvement in Individual
Work Tasks
We feel that one of the sr.'"~r;grfJs cf
our team IS that all key cec:Slons wi/I be
handled direcrly by expe,'-ierced
professionals who have teen seleced
specifically lor thiS prcjec.
As projea manager, je/f S01cenbauer
wi/I be Involved In the prcjec from the
focus meeting through rhe end of
construction, jeif wi/I faelitate all public
Interactions and over'see all asoects of
the design for these prCjec-s.
Lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - City of Prior Lake
past clients is extensive. The service both principals have provided
these clients has resulted in high quality, cost-effective solutions.
These ser,;lces include: feasibility studiesl reports, site design
(residential. institutional. commercial. industrial). subdivision design,
street design, stormwater collection systems. water distribution
systems. wastewater collection systems, parking facilities. grading and
erosion control plans, contract administration.
Project Responsibilities:
· Civil Engineering
Professional Biography: As a principal of p~C), Mr Wiegert1s
responsibilities range from project management and engineering to
client contact, proposal preparation. budge,:ing ana planning, His
background in engineering coupled with nis ~nderSLanding or business
(Master of Business Administration, College of St. Thomas) provides
a strong base for dealing wirh complex e:"gireering challenges Within
the context of governmental requirements and business negotiations.
His past work as City Engineer for Blaine ard ,~siSLant City E:1gineer
for Inver Grove Heights add to his understanding of public projects
and the intric:lcies of ~ndertaking publicly-sic pro!ec:s. He has worked
with Brauer & ,~.ssociates, Ltd, on numercus projec::s in the :as1: :ew
years, and is currently collaboraLing on se'/eral others that are just
getting underway,
Each of the team members listed in this pro8osal.viil be the ones
who are directly responsible for this projec:: and the ones who actually
do the key work tasks. At no time will the tasks affecting projec:
outcomes be "handed-down" to others. 'Ne tee! that continuity in
personnel is vital to the success of this project, We also feel that one
of the strengths of our team is that all key decisions will be nand led
directly by experienced professionals who have been selected
specifically for this project. As principals and high ievel staff in their
respective firms, each member of the team has a vested imereSL in
the success of the project. thus ensuring:
· Continuity in project flow
· Accountability for planning and design ouKomes and quality
· Timely completion
· Direct communication with principals-in-charge
· Cost accountability
As project manager, Jeff Schoenbauer will be involved in the project
from the focus meeting through the end of construction. Jeff will
facilitate all public interactions and oversee all aspects of the design for
these two parks. Depending on the project phase. it is amicipated that
Jeff will dedicate 60% to 80% of his time to this project when it is
active.
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Project Experience
Portfolios/Current Projects
Brauer & Associates. Ltd. current
projects indude:
. Bandimere Community ParklYouth
Athletic Complex and Cty Center
Park. Cty of Chanhassen
. Bunker Hi/Is 8egional Park f'1asrer
Plan and Phase I Deve!q;ment
. Lebanon Hills 8egronal Pal~'<
Camcground 8edeve!ocmenr
. 80 Nature Park f'1aster Plan. Cry of
8icnrie!d
. Bald Eagle Reglcnal P2'".,( 3cat
Launch ard Trailhead ~e,'e!opment
Understanding of Issues and
Opportunities Unique to the
Design of Park and
Recreation Projects
NO.. ~
'''CIIlOltCUNa
JoGI ..COMA
While diverSity adds
dimension to the scc.'a/
fabric. it also adds ,c dle
variability of the pubic ';
need for parks and
recreation fadities.". and
underscores dle need"Cr
an inG'usive public ,::f'c:cess
during the deSign precess,
The Motivating Challenge
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comoiex - City of Prior Lake
As illustrated in the preceding bio's. each of the firms and team
members listed have years of re!e'/ant project experience related to
parks withiri their professional disciplines. Additional project
experience information is provided under separate cover entitled
Professional Portfolio for the Brauer T earn, Additional project
experience information avaiiaoie upon request.
, ,
Currently, Brauer team members have well-balanced work loads /
within their individual offices, Nith a number of Brauer & Associaees,
ltd. projects listed in "Che left column. Nme ~hat the current work load
of all team members ailows them to commie ~o undertaking these two
projects in a timely rmnner The final proJec: schedule will be agreed
upon With the City Gur:ng ;:he JrGJect fGcus"ee1:lng,
To be successful, plar:--,ing anc designing parks and public spaces :nust
go beyond simplv orC'/icing:imenities, Tre'/ :-nus-.: be designed ~o
create an environment chat sen/ices human neecs and values and
provide perscna!. sec::.!, and ,=ccr.omic :e~er~t, Furtr;er, plannir'5 1nd
design outccmes mus: ::onsicer the integr':,! d the ecological systems.
and natural resources that eac:, site offers arc each le'le! of
deve!opmemmpac:s 'Nhiie :;roviding ;or ,cr:',an needs and rei31ed
quality of life :ssues, we must also strive to be good ste'Nards of the
land by ensuring tha"C sound ecological prac:ices remain at the
forefront of our diSCUSSions anc deSign deC:Sions,
The individual and coiiec:ive excerience of:;ur team provides us With fI'"
vast, relevant knowiec:ge of the :nherentssues thaI arise during the
course of pari<. projec-.s of varjirg type. size, complexity, and
importance to the ccmmuniIy, \Nith certainty, our experience al!Cws
us to be very effec:ive :n dealing wiIh these issues, However, an
equally important aspec: of our experiences that it provides us '."lith
the conduit or building blocks necessarj to s:rive for new ideas,
perspec:ives, and "ways of doing things" that establish new precedents
and paradigms, To us, each new project offers the opoortunity :0
form a partnership wiIh the community to achieve unique, interesting,
and effective solutions. whether it is designing a small neighborhood
park, planning a community park system, or preparing a natural
resource management plan. Each new challenge is interesting and all
are considered "the most important project in the office."
Our real motivation, and our greatest challenge. for pursuing these
projects lies in the opportunit;l to work with the City of Prior lake to
create truly unique public park facilities that will serve a wide-variety of
users both today and tomorrow, To do this, one must also go
beyond given expectations and pragmatic solutions and look for more
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Professional Qualifications Stai:ement
Meeting the Challenge
The route ~e successfL/lv c::::-:oletlng
thIS proJec stars out :n a /e,~/ s/~cle
way ,... we ::'sren,
IndiVIdual pe.'-C=Dtlcns 0"- ~~e :;ene.r;ts of
parks can be de!ined wlrr:m-::ur
categones: personal, social, economic,
and environment3l. Te:::e s:xc=ssfUl.
the deSIgn ,'c,~ any gIVer:;ar, 77Ust
strive to reac1 an a~orc::,~'ar= !::alance
'... "" -,
between tJ ,ese pe."'ce.'~/e~ ::e.,-:=.r;'G i ne
publicprec=ss allews :f:e =,~::;,-e.~ te::;r:7
to understand ':he com-:-::..:ni':;/s
perceptlens and '/alue ~~',sre,--; anc then
prepare a deSign that ,~es:;c.-:::s to
those sensibiiitles,
A Partnership Approach to
Planning and Design
(Public and Staff Involvement)
It is our belieF ,liat the .cLt!ics
invc/vement Will go a Ic.-g way toward
their sense ef owne'"Shc In ~'":e
outcome-- and desire to see the plan
implemented,
As part of the public process, Brauer
& Associates will work with the city
stlff to undert3ke a User Group
Survey for Field Design for athletic
facilities.
Lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Complex - City of Prior Lake
creative solutions to the age-old design issues that will arise. Further,
to be truly successful. we feel that the design has to expand or even
change th~ expectations of the user. It must leave them with a
positive experience. It must entice them to return. It must improve
their perception of the quality of the park systems that surround them
and the quality of life within the city, And it must prompt them to
support the expansion of high quality parks and public spaces
throughout the city and region.
The route to successfully completing this project starts out in a very
simple way.... we listen. The most important role we have as
designers is to correctly !nterpre~ and internalize your vision for these
two important public parks -- no;: only in terms of the written
objectives. but also in terms of :he less-definable but 'Ier;; important
individual perceptions thaI have c.risen through previous discussion
amongSL yourselves and with user groups when out in the
community, The community's se:1se of ownership in the outcome of
the process is often as important as the outcome itself, Residents :T1ust
be left with a sense of accomplishment ard be pleased with the design
that they helped create.
In our opinion, we can only achie'/e a successful outcome through an
interactive process where the Brauer team and the city work together
as partners, resulting In a superior design that remains responsive to
budgeIary limitations.
Brauer & Associates has long beiieved that staff and public input into
the planning process is vital to successfully meeting the needs of the
community, In fact. we consider the synergies and energy that come
out of these interactions greatly e:1hance the outcome of the design
process. Based on discussions with staff, it is our understanding that
public and staff involvement will include:
· Prior Lake Park and Recreation staff -- serve as the primary
contacts during the project and give guidance on planning issues
from staffs perspective. It is our expectation that we wiil work with
staff in a collaborative versus consultant-client relationship.
· Parks and Recreation Commission -- oversees the de'le!opment of
the park as representatives of the public and will be involved in
review and selection of appropriate design outcomes.
. Public -- provide much needed user or impacted party perspective
about design direction and response to site opportunities and
constraints, We expect to work with staff on the facilitation of the
public meetings to allow the broader community the chance to
participate in the design process.
. Regulatory Agencies -- oversee regulatory concerns as they are
impacted by the project. In concert with staff. we expect to define
these concems. understand the potential implications, and address
each concern as appropriate.
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Quality Control and Technical
Capabilities
Fee Schedule
Fee Basis
Owner's Responsibilities Under Fee
Proposal
I!
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Lakefront Park and CommunitY Park/Athletic Comolex - City of Prior Lake
All of our technical, written and graphic documents are on the latest
versions of computer software, including:
· WordPe~ect, which is capable of accepting most other current
word processing document files.
· AutoCAO 14 and Eagle Point software packages for graphics and
construction documents.
· GIS and GPS system capabilities (if requested for additional fee).
The forthcoming fee proposal is based on our understanding of the
City's needs and the forthcoming qualifications and limitations, Fees
are also based on the award of both projeas under one contr;r-
"M"ote that the tlnal tee !$" Lv ut:: ~~uLialeu wl1:n the~ 't:' nnre> the> iin":ll -J(e
scope of serv,ices and budlfe;s 'iirr ,~arF:"r , '~
Project Component as Defined in RFQ. Building- Site - Fee for
Related Related Work
Arch. Fees Fees Tasks
Lakefront Park - A.J through A.3 10,500 3,000 13,500
Lakefront Park - AA through A.6 15,750 56,000 71,750
Lakefront Park - A.7 8,750 28,000 36,750
-. -.... ,-,.-"'-'-.--. -.-.--- --
Athletic Complex - 8.1 through B.3 7,500 5,000 12,500
Athletic Complex - BA through B.5 11,250 44,000 55,250
Athletic Complex - B.6 6,250 24,000 30,250
Total Project Fees 60,000 160,000 220,000
The above fee schedule is based on the following project construction
budget for each of the parks:
. Lakefront Park: $1,800,000 ($1,450,000 site/5350,000 bldgs,)
. Athletic Complex $1,500,000 ($1,250,000 site/5250,OOO bldgs.
i The above fees do not include direct project expenses, which will be
billed directly at cost as incurred, Item ,6,.3.b work is limited to
reporting as required to complete this phase of construction.
The following defines our basic assumptions about the responsibility
of the City based on discussions with city staff: . ?
. Full pro~ram coordination with one individual representing the city. - I"'",Ji.,....
. Legal counsel, advice, and services available to the consultant during
the term of this project on any or all matters related to the project,
. All costs associated with base mapping in ,6,utoCAO format.
. All costs associated with soils engineering/borings and engineering
geotechnical testing required for the project.
. All expenses involved in federal, state agenCf or local permitting,
plan review, etc. for the project.
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Client References
As a professional ffrm, we place a great
deaf of emphasis on prOVIding quality
service to all of our dients. It is our
intention to do the same for you. We
achieve this by meeting. or exceeding.
your expectations going into the
project.
Authorized Signature
Lakefront Park and Community ParklAthletic Complex - City of Prior Lake
The following represents a partial list of clients with whom Brauer
team members have worked with on a repeat basis in the last few
years. We'!encourage you to contact any of the clients listed for
reference. Additional client lists for Brauer and other team members
available upon request.
Brauer & Associates Reference List
Chuck Wocken, Parks Director
Steams County Park Department
(320) 255-6172
Sandra Welsh I Maureen Durand
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
(612) 661-4800
Randee N'elson
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of South St. Paul
(612) 450-8744
Dave Johnson, Recreation Director
Geralyn Barone. Ast. City Admin.
City of Minnetonka
(6 i 2) 939-8200
Marty Asleson
City of Lino Lakes
(612) 484-4995
Bruce Anderson, Director
Maplewood Parks and Recre::ition
612) 770-4570
Eric Blank, Director
Plymouth Parks and Recreation
(612.) - 509-52.0 I
Mark Meyer, Director
Inver Grove He:ghts Parks and Recreation
(612) .:150-2587
BentztThompson/Rietow Inc. Reference List:
Sandra Welsh/Gary Criter
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
(612) 66; -4800
Kay Osborne
St. Peter Cltholic Church
(507) 93 I -1628
Shelley Miller
Mt. Zion
612698-3881
Rachel Tooker
Temole Minnesota Historical Society
(612) 297-7451
Cris Gears, Director
St. Louis ,"ark ParKS and Recreation
(612) 924-2541
Paramount Engineering Reference List:
Marlene Everson, Dana Larson Roubal Group
941-8950
Bill Sievers, Construction 70
78 I -0 I 00
Jim Jordan. Jordan Architects
291-2701
Tom Bisch, Heritage Development
481-0017
Gary Vogel.
Boarman Kroos. Pfister. Vogel & Associates
339-3752
The following individual is an owner and officer of Brauer &
~~jf~' L1 Led to represent the firm for these
Jeffreyf~oenbauer. Vke Pres;dent
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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LAKEFRONTPARKAND
COl\lTh'IUNITY PARK/ATHLETIC COMPLEX
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I. GENERAL GUIDELINES.
The City of Prior Lake, Minnesota is seeking a Consultant(s) to aid the City in the
recreation planning and design development of two recreational facilities. The
Consultant(s) will provide planning, design, specification preparation, bidding and
construction observation, and other post-design services for all elements within the
parks.
It is the intention of the City to select a recreation planning and design firm(s)
Consultant(s) based upon the firms' experience, personnel, understanding of
recreation planning and design, reputation and client references and response to this
Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
A. Lakefront Park.
Lakefront Park, a 126 acre park located immediately north of downtown Prior
Lake, will combine athletic field development, picnic facilities, playgrounds,
amphitheater, paths, roadways and parking lots, irrigation system, beach front
improvements, restoration of native vegetation, and construction of related
buildings. A master plan for this development was completed in 1996. A copy
of the plan graphic for Lakefront Park is attached to this RFQ.
B. New Community Park/Athletic Complex,
A new community park and athletic complex will be developed on a parcel of
land, approximately 80 acres in size. Facilities include baseball, softball and
soccer fields, roadways, parking lots, picnic facilities, irrigation system, septic
system, well, field lighting and related buildings. A conceptual plan was
16200 Eagle Creek Ave, S.L Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTL"ITY E~PLOYER
developed for this complex in 1996. A copy of the plan graphic is attached to
this RFQ. 'I
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED.
A. Lakefront Park.
1. Project Focus Meeting
a) Determine the extent and accuracy of existing information
available about the site.
b) Determine the engineering data required and define methods to
obtain the needed information.
c) Prepare a project design and construction schedule.
d) Determine the agency approvals likely to be required for the
project and the amount of time each will take to acquire.
e) Prepare a project budget and development priority breakdown
based upon the Master Plan estimates of construction cost.
2. Preparation of Existing Conditions Base Plan
a) Prepare a request for proposal for survey work to supplement
existing conditions, and topographic mapping work as required
for design and construction control of the improvement project.
The survey work will supplement topographic mapping which
has already been completed.
b) Prepare a request for proposal for pre-construction soil testing
deemed prudent for design of the project.
c) Prepare a request for proposal for wetland delineation, as
required for construction of the project.
d) Receive bids for survey work, wetland delineation and soil
testing work and make recommendation to the City and award
contract for each.
e) Prepare a project base map from information supplied by the
City and others illustrating existing conditions for use
throughout the design process.
3. Preparation of Schematic Design.
a) Prepare a layout drawing illustrating modifications to the
Master Plan which may be necessary based on existing site
conditions and budget.
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b) Prepare detailed report on environmental conditions and
additional existing site condition information gathered during
this phase of the design.
c) Prepare additional graphics as required which fully illustrate
any recommended modifications to the Master Plan.
d) Attend review meeting with staff to present any proposed
modifications to the Master Plan.
e) Revise the Master Plan in accordance to the staff direction.
4. Preparation of Final Documents for Bidding and Construction
a) Prepare Design Development Documents which include the
preparation of written text, plans and other drawings necessary
to describe the design, critical sizes and proportions of
elements, materials, colors, textures in sufficient detail for the
City to grasp the appearance and function of the site
improvements.
b) A preliminary engineers estimate of the costs of these
improvements shall be prepared from these documents. From
this estimate the City shall determine which of the
improvements shall be included in the Construction
Documents, the final phase of design.
5, Preparation of Construction Documents.
a) Construction Documents shall include plans and other
drawings as well as, specifications in sufficient detail for the
City to pursue competitive bids for the construction of the site
improvements. A final engineer's estimate of the work shall be
prepared for the City's use in comparing the competitive bids
received from contractors.
6. Bidding or Negotiation Process.
a) Aid during the bidding or negotiation process shall include
answering bidder questions, issuing addenda or other forms of
clarification during the bidding process, organizing and
attending contractor pre-bid meeting, attending the bid opening
and aiding the City in the final selection of a contractor. At the
City's discretion, the Consultant shall also be available to
attend the City Council meetings where staff seeks
authorization to bid and where staff recommends the award of
the construction contract.
7. Construction Observation Services.
'I.
a) Consultant shall attend weekly site meetings with the
contractor and the City to review construction progress.
Additional site visits to review contractor progress shall be
made as conditions require. These additional site visits shall
average one per week throughout the construction period.
b) Consultant will provide City and contractor with weekly
construction progress reports following each site visit by the
Consultant. These reports shall indicate progress made in the
construction since the last visit and shall describe verbal
directions given by the Consultant, deficiencies in construction,
etc.
c) Consultant will process contractor payment requests and
prepare change orders.
d) Consultant will attend substantial completion and final
inspections and will develop punch lists as required.
e) Consultant will organize and participate in a one-year
contractor guarantee inspection and will guarantee a guarantee
punch list.
B. SO-Acre Communitv Park! Athletic Complex.
1. Project Focus Meeting
a) Prepare the program for development of athletic facilities.
b) Evaluate the extent and accuracy of existing information
available about the site.
c) Determine the engineering data required and methods of
obtaining the needed information.
d) Prepare a project design and construction schedule.
e) Advise City on what agency approvals are required for the
project and advise City the amount of time each will take to
acqUIre..
f) Prepare a project budget and develop a priority breakdown.
2. Preparation of Existing Conditions Base Plan.
a) Prepare a request for proposal for survey for required to
supplement existing conditions topographic mapping as
required for design and construction control of the
improvement project. The survey work will supplement
topographic mapping which has already been completed.
b) Prepare a request for proposal for pre-construction soil testing
if necessary.
c) Prepare a request for proposal for wetland delineation, as
required for c~nstruction of the project.
d) Receive bids for survey work, wetland delineation and soil
testing work and make recommendation to the City for award
of contract(s).
e) Prepare a project base map from information supplied by the
City illustrating existing conditions for use throughout the
design process.
3. Preparation of Schematic Design.
a) Prepare preliminary alternative schematic design concepts.
b) Prepare written documentation of each alternative design.
c) Prepare preliminary construction costs estimates for each of the
alternative schematic design concepts.
d) Prepare a final schematic design concept and construction costs
estimate.
4. Preparation of Final Documents for Bidding and Construction.
a) Prepare design development documents which shall include the
preparation of written text, plans and other drawings necessary
to describe the design, critical sizes and proportions of
elements, materials, colors, textures in sufficient detail for the
City to grasp the appearance and function of the site
improvements.
b) Prepare preliminary engineers estimate of the cost of these
improvements from the design development documents. From
this estimate the City will determine which of the
improvements shall be included m the Construction
Documents, the final phase of design.
c) Prepare Construction Documents which include plans and other
drawings as necessary and specifications in sufficient detail for
the City to use to competitively bid the construction of the site
improvements.
d) The Consultant will prepare a final engineer's estimate of the
work for the City to use in comparing the competitive bids
received from contractors.
5. Bidding or Negotiation Process.
a) Aid during the bidding and negotIatIOn process which shall
include answering bidder questions, issuing addenda or other
forms of clarification during the process, organizing and
attending contractor pre-bid meetings, attending the bid
opening and aiding the City in the final selection of a
contractor. The Consultant shall also be available to attend the
City Council meetings where staff seeks authorization to bid
and where staff recommends the award of the construction
contract.
6. Construction Observation Services.
a) Consultant shall attend weekly site meetings with the
contractor and the City to review construction progress.
Additional site visits to review contractor progress shall be
made as conditions require. These additional site visits shall
average one per week throughout the construction period.
b) Consultant will provide City and contractor with weekly
construction progress reports following each site visit by the
Consultant. These reports shall indicate progress made in the
construction since the last visit and shall describe verbal
directions given by the Consultant, deficiencies in construction,
etc.
c) Consultant will attend substantial completion and final
inspections and will develop punch lists as required.
d) Consultant will organize and participate in a one-year
contractor guarantee inspection and will guarantee a guarantee
punch list.
IV. SUBlVIISSION REQUIREl\tffiNTS AND FORl\tIAT
Responses to this Request for Qualifications shall include the following information
and shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) pages single faced.
1. A description of the firm's involvement in the field of parks and
recreation design and development. Indicate the percentage of the
firm's total gross sales derived from the design of parks and recreation
facilities.
2. A description of firm's past experience in design and construction of
recreation projects of similar size, use and complexity to the projects
proposed in this request.
3. Resumes for the professional and technical personnel to be assigned to
these projects. Indicate the person who would manage the project and
the percentage of the manager's time that will be devoted to the
project.
4. A statement of your firm's understanding of issues and opportunities
unique to the design and implementation of park and recreation
projects.
5. A list of past clients and the names and phone numbers of client
contact persons.
6. Fees proposed for the scope of services for the two projects as follows:
Lakefront Park:
Scope of Services A.I through A. 3 $
Scope of Services A.4 through A. 6 $
Scope of Services A. 7 $
SO-Acre Athletic Comolex:
Scope of Services B.l through B. 3 $
Scope of Services B.4 through B. 5 $
Scope of Services B.6 $
TOTAL $
v. SELECTION CRITERIA
The proposals submitted by Consultants in response to this Request for Qualifications
shall be evaluated based upon:
1. The experience of the Consultant in the design and successful
developmeet of project similar to those described in this RFQ.
2. The experience and resources of the Consulting Firm, including both
personnel, and equipment and facilities.
3. The individuals identified by the Consultant to work with the City.
4. The reputation of the Consulting Firm and any individual identified by
Consultant who will work on this project.
5. The fees proposed by the Consulting Firm.
6. The priority and commitment the Consultant will dedicate to this
project.
VI. SCHEDULES FOR RESPONSES IX
Responses to this request for qualifications shall be due at the Parks and Recreation
Department office, City of Prior Lake, 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E. Prior Lake,
Minnesota 55372 on or before 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 5, 1998. Responses shall
be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as to the content and addressed to
Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation.
VII. QUESTIONS REGARDING TInS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Questions regarding this request for qualifications should be directed to Paul
Hokeness @ 447-9820.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF A FIRM T PROVIDE
DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVIC S FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF LAKEFRONT PARK AND THE DEVE OPMENT OF A
COMMUNITY PARK/ATHLETIC COMPLEX
MOTION BY: SECOND BY:
WHEREAS, the passage of the 1997 Park and Library referendum involved
redevelopment of Lakefront Park in accordance with the Master Plan
and development of a Community Park/Athletic Complex and,
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized staff to prepare a Request for
Qualifications and proceed with the selection of a consulting firm for
the development and construction of a new community park/athletic
complex and the redevelopment of Lakefront Park according to the
Master Plan and,
WHEREAS, staff, as authorized by the City Council, has prepared, distributed and
solicited Request for Qualifications to proceed with the selection of a
Architectural firm for the development and construction of a new
community park/athletic complex and the redevelopment of Lakefront
Park according to the Master Plan and,
WHEREAS, staff actively solicited proposals from the following three firms:
BARTON ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES
BRA UER AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.
INGRAHAM & VOSS
and,
WHEREAS,
a proposal was submitted by Brauer and Associates, LTD which is in
full conformance with the Request for Qualification and,
WHEREAS,
at the January 12, 1998 Parks Advisory Committee meeting, the
Committee recommended to the City Council Brauer and Associates,
Ltd. be selected as the firm for the redevelopment of Lakefront Park
and development of a new Community Park/Athletic Complex based
upon the following criteria: previous experience with similar projects,
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previous experience with Lakefront Park and Athletic Complex, quality
of work previously completed, availability to accomplish work,
conformance of proposal to request for qualification and proposed cost
for serviced rende;d..}ka ~L--h{Jv ,(~ l"u."51b...-l<- ,
NOW THEREFrl~SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR ~hcn
LAKE, to hereb;l~uthorized the Mayor lU1d City Manager. enter into a contract with D..u.Ll ,
Brauer and Associates, Ltd. for the land planning, engineerin~, and architectural services
~~v:l~;:e~~~/~ n:~~~~~~i;yO~.~~ ~~~l~~i~ ~:d~;~~~~:tnt. of Lakefront Park and
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FURTHER,
that funds for such work to be drawn from the Parks and Library
Referendum funds.
Passed and adopted this
day of
,1998.
YES
NO
I Mader
I Kedrowski
I Schenck
I Petersen
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Mader
Kedrowski
Schenck
Petersen
VACANT
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City Manager
City of Prior Lake
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LAND USE PUNNING ,~ND DESIG:'~
B-RAU'ER
& ASSOClATES,-LTD
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Paul Hokeness. Director
Prior lake Parks and Recreation Department
16200 Eagle Creek ,Ave. S.t.
Prior Lake. MN 55372
Dear Paul.
On behalf of Brauer & Associates. ltd.. I would like to thank you for giving us the opoortunity to present the
following qualifications statement for the wo parR' projects.
Brauer & Associates has ::.ssembled an eXciting team of professionals capable of unde::aking and suc:essfuily
completing these projec3, ~he e~ciosed qualifications statement and separate Professional Portfolio:
. Identifies team merr:ce~. the!r prefessional background. and the!r reie in this pr::!ect
Highlights ourteams abditles and experience
Provides an overvie'.v :)f anticipated fees
Give~ our desire to centlrL.:e our positive and effective working relationship with the ::t:/ of Prior lake, it is our
intention to meet or exceed your highest expectations for these projec..s. Should :/CU have any questions or
desire any clarification accl.t our propesal. please fee! free to centac': me directly at yeur conve~ie~ce.
Additionally, please do nei: ::esitae to ccntact any or all of the !isi:ec Client refere~",(es, .~,dcitienal refere~ces will
be provided upon request.
Once again. thank you fer :hIS opoortunity to present our qualifications for your consideration.
Sincerely.
BRAUER & '''~0C5' c TO
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e. ey . Schoenbauer, R.l...A.
Vi e Resident
Principal-I n-Charge
i301 Ohms Lme. Suite ;00 Minne:lpolis. M:"I ;;~39 Tel (612) 832-9~7; F:1."( (612) 832.9;-+2
Professional Qualifications Statement
Lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic ComDiex - City of Prior Lake
Design T earn Identification
Lead Design Firm
Brauer & Associates, Ltd.
730 I Ohms Lane. Suite 500
Minneapolis. MN 55439 (612) 832-9475
Collaborating Firm
Bentz / Thompson / Rietow, Inc.
2600 Foshay Tower
Minneapolis. MN 55402 (612) 332-! 234
Applied Ecological Services
Smith Road, PO Box 256
Brodhead, VVisconsin 5352.':'
(608) 8~7_3Hi
Paramount Engineering and Design
1440 ,.o,rcade Street. Suite 2.eO
St. Paul, MI\.! 55106 (6 i 2) 7-1-85.1.1
Planning and Design T earn
Professionals
Project Manager / Principal-In-Charge
Jeff Schcenbauer, Regi~ere': ~ancscape ,.l.rcrllIec:
Principal and Vice President, 3rauer & Asscc;ates, Ltd.
Principal Designer
George Watson, RegiSLerec: :_arcsc::.ce Arcr,itec:
Principal and Presicent. Bra.'..:er & .~soc:ates. L:c,
Principal Architect
Milo Thompson. Registerec: Arc:1itec:
Founding Principal. Bentz / ~nompson / Rietow. Inc.
Project Architect
Randy Moe. Registered Arcitec:
8entz / Thompson! Rietow. Inc.
Ecological and Environmental Studies
Steve ,A.pfelbaum. Research and Consulting Ecclogist
Principal and Owner, Applied Ecological Services, Inc.
Civil Engineering
80b Wiegert, Registered Professional Engineer
Founding Principal. Paramcunt Engineering & Design
Mark Altman
Agronomy / Soil Scientist / i urf Specialist
8rauer & Associates, Ltd.
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Park I Natural Resource I Trail i Public OpeC! Space ,"!annlng anc DeSign
Professional Qualiiications Statement
Lakefront Park and CommunitY Park/Atl1letic Comolex - Ctv of Prior Lake
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Brauer & Associates., Ltd. Design Team
Qualifications Statement
Collaborative Approach to
Design
It is cur belief -:,i-;at ~he dive7=!7t
oac'<grcuncs d cur ~eEm .-=mbe."sN/II
make .3 pcsi'tive and ccmce:/ing
diffe."ence m arriving at des,'gr; sclutlcns
that are cre3rwe, ccmpe:lirg. Jmcue,
and -- mcst .mocrtal7[/v -- o-:..xc=ssfUlln
mee~ng,crcg"amlng ne=~'i,
Brauer & Associates, Ltd.
A t'1lnneapciis-based c::,-c::;.-aucn
specia/izmg :n park, trail, -ec:~=2.rtcn,
and public cpen spac= plar:"mg a/;c
design Since /96J,
Primar/ P,-Cje-::: Role:
.. PrCje-::: !'1anagemen[
.. Le3d Design Firm
The 17rm has ccmp/e,ed 'Ne:! ove," 200
park, naruraJ resource. traJ andpub/ic
space prOjec-..5 In the last ! C /e::rs, The
acccmpanying Professional Portfolio
prcvldes a more In-deprh overview of
the firm's se."Vices.
BRAUER & ASSOCI.~ TES, LTD.
The Brauer team for this project brings together a group of
professionals with pertinent park design and development experience
to work with Prior lake Parks & Recreation staff and selected
representatIves as a collaborative :eam, It is our belief that the
divergent backgrounds of our ~e3.m members wiil make a positive and
compelling difference ;n arriving aT deSign solutions that are creative,
compelling, unique, and -- mos: 'r.lportant!y -- successful ;n mee::ing
programming r'1eeds, I"he ~eam 'NliI be !eao by :kauer& .':"'ssociates'
professional staff and Include professionals from ailied firms, Brauer &
Associates, Ltd, will be the prime :onsuitam and Je resccnsible for
the suc:essful compie~jcn of :he ;:r::ject, The other professionals
listed 'Nill be directly resDonsibie :G us. as we!1 as :he City of Prior
lake. The forthcoming firm and Leam member bio's provide a brief
overview of each of ~he 'irms lncdentifies '<ey team me::1bers, the;r
professior,al discipline, project resconsibiiiTies, and gener:;.!
background. Additional informacicn is available upon requeSi:,
Brauer & ,~ssociates ltd, is a Minneapolis-based corpora:ion
specialimg in park, natural resource, trail, and public open space
planning and design since 1963, This area of specialization continues
to be our singular focus, making UD over 95% of our annual work
load, This provides use with vase, -eie'/ant exoer:ence wi-ch projeccs of
similar type, Size, com piexiL';;' , ancmportance to :he community as
your project. Over the years, the ~rm has successfully ccmple::ed a
wide varietv of planning and design projec:s for both the public and
private sector, induding:
. Comprehensive Park and I" raii Plans and Developmem Guides
. State/Regional/Municipal Parks
. Trail Corridors and Greenways
· Athletic Complexes
. Native Plan!j\Nildlife Preserves/,'<;rboretums/Ecologicai Resource
Plans/Environmental r~ssessment
. Urban Public Spaces. Plazas. and Streetscapes
. Church/Agency/Youth Camps
. Public/Private Campgrounds
The principals of the firm are Mr, George Watson (22 years) and Mr.
Jeff Schoenbauer (18 years). Both are registered professional
landscape architects in the State of MinnesCLa. Each has spent their
professional careers in the park. natural resource. trail. recreation, and
public spaces planning and design field. The firm's professional staff
includes four landscape archi1:ec5/park planners.
Pa"'~ / Natwrai Resource / Trail,' P'-"::llc Cpe~ Space PlannJr',g lnc DeSign
P:-ofessional Qualifications Statement
Jeff Schoenbauer
VIce President. Brauer & ;.ssociates
Registered Landscape Archirect
(t1innesora)
Project Experience Pronle: ,:;;'~oject
experiences are wIde ranging and
indude over 150 prOjeas. induding'
. Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
. /'1inneapoiis Park Beard Outdoor
AthletIc FaalitJes Planning l'1anual
. /'1innetenka Natural Resource
Restorarien and /'1anagement Plan
. P.ich Valley .-4theitJc C~(T:;;/ex
. Lakeirenr C cmmumry=:'rk
. Lino Lakes Park & irali 5 ysrem Alan
. Shady Oak Beach. I"'.'r:,,:e:cnka
. Downrewn Area Rive,~=nt Proje:::.
Shakopee
Current preje-::-;.; /;-:clude:
. Bandimere Yeuth Athie:'c Complex
and Cry Cenrer Pari(. C":-anhassen
. Bunke,~ /-/111; Regicna!~a,,.,<
. 80 Ac~e Narural Res.;I...,~=e Park.
P.csevtlle
. Park Refe.'-e,-:dum Plar;r:rg. Lino
Lakes
George Watson
PresIdent. Brauer & Asscc.-ares
P.egiStered Landscape ..Jrc.'::rect
(Minnesota)
PrOject Exper'/ence Pronie: PrOjecr
expenences encempassescver 200
prejects. induding'
. P.ichfield .-4thledc Fields ,=Ianning
. Quarry Park and Narr.xe Preserve
. Lonng Park F?edeve/ccr:-:ent
. Parkers Lake and Bass !...ake Athe/ric
Complexes. Plymeurh
· Shady Oak Beach. l'1inr:etenka
. Parkers Lake Communir'/ Park
Current projects indude:
. Bandimere Youth Arhle,jc Comp/e'i'
and City Center Park. Chanhasse.'1
· Bald Eagle Regional Park
. Lebanon Hills P.egional Park
. Joyce Athletic Park. 10",,/2
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Lakerront Park and CommunitY Park/Athletic Comolex - CitY of Prior Lake
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· Project Manager / Principal-in-Charge
· Prograrriming and Site Analysis
· Site Design
. Project Implementation and Construction
Professional Biography: Jeff Schoenbauer has 18 years experience in
the field of park. natural resource, trail. and public space planning and
design. Through his experie:!ce working with municipal staffs, Ad Hoc
Advisory Committees, City C:luncils/Commissions, and public
forums. ,0e has developed a capacity for defining issues, understanding
their implications, and resciving them through consensus building and
te3.mwork. i-ie enjoys the pc-biic process and considers II fundamental
to [he success of ail public :rc]ec:s. ,"1r. Scnoenbauer has extensive
projec: management. plar,r;'-'g. arc design experie:!ce and an ability
to work wirh ailied prcfessionais ;n de'/e!oping creative solurions for
projeC"..s of similar complex:;:i to ;:rese prejec:s. His experie!1ce gained
from over I 50 DrojecIs maY-es him we!1 suited to the challenges of
these '0No projects,
Mr, Schoenbauer is a strong adveca;:e of public Darks and recre3.tion
and routinely commirs time :0 the !"1RP,~ and NRP,4. fer a 'Jarie:y of
causes, such as rewriting the Na[ionai Park, RecreaIion, Open Space.
and Greenway Guide:ines3.r.d cC-3.u[hcring 3. membership sur.ey for
the rvlRP,~ Vision 2000 committee, 'Nith a fondness for the nan.lral
environment Mr. Scheenbat.:er ;s also a member of the Friends of
Boundar;! '/Va,ers, Natt.;re '::.Jnse:./arxy, Natienal Parks and
Conservation AsSOCiation, and ~ ruse for Puciic Land,
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· Programming and Site ;.lraiysis
· Principal for Site Design
Professional Biography: Ge-:::rge Warson has bee!1 a prac:icing
professional in parks. recreation, and public ope!1 space planning and
design since 1976. During his career he has worked on literally
hundreds of projec:.5 - ranging from small 'lest-packet parks and
plazas to large state and federally funded public facilities. Mr, Watson is
recognized as a creative and imaginative designer with unique skills
unmatched in the field. His experie!1ce and ability to look at a site and
program from different perspectives allows him to find unique and
interesting solutions to any design problem, ProjeC"..s ranging from
urban parks like Loring Park. :0 unique resource-based parks like
Quarry Park and Nature Preserve illustrate Mr. Watson's range of
design abilities. In addition. he is also recognized for his technical
abilities as they relate to facility development. thus ensuring that what
is designed can also be built. Like Mr. Schoenbauer. he is involved in
local park related organizations. recently completing a tenure as
president of the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Park / Natural Resource / Trail! ?;.;blic Open Soace Planning JI',': Oes:gn
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Mark Altman
Agronomy;5oil 5dentist
Turf SpedaJist
Project Experience Profile: P.~oject
expenence is wIde rang;ng iTom
munidpal athletic complexes to major
league fadl/ties across the country.
induding'
. Foxboro Stadium in Denver
. jad< Murphy Stadium in San Otego
. Sioux City Baseball 5racium
. Cclorado Scnngs Parks 2r.d
Recre3rion Am/eae Fie!cs
. Outdoor Athe!tlc Fieids ~[udy tor
Minneapolis
. Bandimere Youth Ath/e:;c Comp/e'(
and Cry C=nre.~ Parks. C'-:anhc.ssen
Bentz / Thompson / Rietow,
Inc.
A lirm estaClis,'-:ed ;;'/ !97/ 'c,~ ,he
praClee of arc'-:irecrure, .'nre~'cr design
and urban des;gr;.
Pnmary P.~cJecr .~cie:
. Le3d Arc,.,irecruraJ Design .=tim
The accompar:yir;g Professional
Port/olio provIdes a more ;r;-deprh
overVIew of the :'rrrn s ~-e:''/Iees.
BRAUER & ASSOCL.\TES, LTD.
lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - City of Prior Lake
Project Responsibilities:
· Resource for Soils Analysis
Resour~k for Turf Grass Specifications and Implementation
Professional Biography: Mark Altman speciaiizes in developing
programs for preparing and maintaining high quality playing surfaces
on intensely programmed athletic facilities. On a case by case basis.
Mr Altman reviews the quality, safety, and durability ofthe playing
surface. He then develops programs that balance maintenance
functions with use intensity - resuiting in a piaying surface suited to the
specific <;.9nditions and use ;:artems. This exoerience provides Mr.
Altman with comprehensive '<nowiedge of :ne type of turf and
maintenance concerns ones like!v La encoumer under wideiy varying
conditions. i"1r, Altman wiil:e anmpon:am ~esource for addressing
soil and turf quality ;5sues an: :he;r :mpac: ,:::n de':e!opment cos,s,
BentZ / Thompson / Rietcws a i"'linnescta :::::cr;::oraticn estabiished in
1971 for the practice of arCii:ec:ure, interior :esign and urban design.
Each principai brings to ~he Jrac::ce talents ar,G experiences which
address ail of the varied nee~s of an arch iteC::J rai practice, The
organization is dedicated to -neeting client neecs for design solutions
that balance ail aspec-cS of a :::rOJec: inc!udir.g aeS':~etics, func:ion, cos"
schedule and deliver;. This commitment :0 aer'ormance has been
demonstrated in hundreds cf pas, assoCiaticns and by the major
clients served - in many inSlances en a cor:inulng basis - since the
firm's inception. The firm has bee!l the rec'o:ent cf over 40 awards
and citations for design exce:!ence.
Bentz / Thompson / Rieww regards each diem as unique, presenting
new challenges and design opportunities. The firm welcomes the
client as an integral part of ,he design team, be!ie':ing ~hat the client
and the architect are together responsible for ;:he level of success of
any project. The firm stresses a sound, cooperative working
relationship between diem and architec: toward :he achievement of
the mutual goal - a superior design - at the sarr.e time recognizing its
responsibility to the cliem's schedule and budget. Bentz / Thompson /
Rietow consists of nineteen professionals with eieven registered
architects, handling a wide '/ariety of projec:s ranging from minor
remodeling to new facilities as large as $20,OOO,COO,
Park / Natural Resource /Tl'aIl / Public Cpen Space ?Ianning and Design
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Milo H. Thompson
Founding PrindpaJ. BenTZ/Thompson
/ Rietow, Inc.
Registered Archirect
Project Experience Prcrfle: Najor
projects range ITom comme.~dal
but/dings to park faa/ities, induding:
. Radisson South Horel
. Blior Park Communiry BUilding
. Lake Hamet Band Sheil and
Refectory
. Hyland Park Peserve C :;mmumry
BUIlding
. Sracke: Park Ccmmum,'/ Cenre,~
. St Louis Park Park 51.;:lc:;--:55
. Wocddaie Churc7
· Lebanon /-";/Is Carr.cg~c:.nd
(currenr ccllaccraricn "v,::~ BraL'e.~)
Randy Moe
Archiree: Ser,rz I Thcm,csc1 / Rie:cw,
Inc.
Prciec EX,ce."'/e."7ce ,::,...cdie: ,==.sc
cci/accrat!cns ',vim 3ra:...e,~ -:c/ude:
. Bass i-ake P'aYlie!ds
. Parke."s L2ke P'ayfie!cs
. F<.uttge."''s !-.cage
. Rid7 Valley Athe/tic CC.-ciex
. Shady Oak 3eEd1 Bl..,icirg
Ccnceprs
Applied Ecological Services
Is a broad-based. naticnally ,"ecognized
ecolog;caJ ccnsulting /7/777 ,::roVlding
services to foundations. gcvemmenrs,
and resrdentiaJlccmme,"ca! develcpers
PninaJY Project Role:
. Natural Resource Res:cration ar.d
Management Planning
BRAUER & ASSOCL~ TES, LTD.
Lakefrorn Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - Gty of Prior Lake
Primary Project Responsibilities:
· Principqj Designer for Architectural Components
. Professional Biography: Milo Thompson is a founding principal of
Frederick Bentz I Milo Thompson I Robert Rietow, Inc. He holds
professional degrees from the University of Minnesota and Harvard
University. Following graduate school. he was awarded the Prix De
Rome in 1963, providing him with a two year period of independent
study at the American ,A,cade!1lY in Rome. P,ior to the formation of
Bentz I Thompson I Rietow, I nc.. he was Chief of Design for The
Cemy Associates in Minneapolis. Over the course of his career, Mr.
Thompson's projects have ,ece!ved ftfty-se'/en state and national
design awards. including three ~~erican InSCitute of ,~rchlteC"i.S Honor
Awards, and one of thln:een Firsc Presidential Awards for Design
Exceilence presented in person Cy Presicer.;: Renald Reagan for the
Master Plan of Lowen:own :n St. Paul. His maJer projec..s range from
commercial buiidings such as :he 31ue Cross and Univac office
buildings in Eagan and Radisson 30uth to park rac:iities such as the
Elliot Park Community Builcing, ,-ake Harr:e: Band She!1 and
Refectory and Hyland Park ::(eserve Community 8uilding,
Project Responsibilities:
· Building Arcllitect
· Implementation
Professional Biography: R-ar.dy :"1oe, ,Aj,,,\. :s an architect '.'lith Bentz I
Thompsen / Rle:ow, !nc. hs ! 5 -;- ye:lrs cf experience inciudes the
design of such widely variec: pre!ect types as rec:-eational buildings,
libraries, college. a.nd university 'adities. hesoitais and cliniC3. schools,
and churches, Randy is a taier1tes architect :hat understands the needs
of clients. His designs eyolve through interactions and design idea
exchanges with the owner and design team, He is easy to work with
and seeks to develop architectural themes ;:hat a.re in sync with the
project and charac:er .of the community, Randy has collaborated with
Brauer & ,Associates, Ltd. many times in the past and foscered a strong
working relationship. As a projec manager :or Bentz I Thompson I
Rietow, Inc., Randy will be invoived in eac:, aspect of the project.
Applied Ecological Services, !nc. is a broad-basec:. nationally
recognized ecological consL.:iting Rrm provic:ng services to
foundations. government units, and residential and commercial
developers on a national basis. They regard natural resource
management. land redamaI:on, a.nd ecosystem :estoration projects as
serious and creative ac"i.S of environmental scewardship. ."\ES designs
creative. cost effective natural resource rescoration and management
programs that are definitive and environmentally sound. Staff
consultants - consisting of a multi-disciplined team of botanists, wildlife
biologists. limnologiS"i.S. hydrologis-cS. wetland specialists. and prairie
Park / Natural Rescurce / T l'aJ1 ,. P'.;blic Cpe~ Space Planning and Ceslgn
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Professional Qualifications S!atement
The accompanying Professional
Portfolio provides a more in-depth
overw"ew ef me firm's servic:s.
Steve Apfelbaum
PnnCl,DaI Cwner, AES !nc.
Registered Ser~!er =coleg'S':, =cdegrcai
Seaery or-rrre.~!ca
Prc,iec: Excenence P~diie: =--ce,rs;ve
prejec: expe,~'enc= i'eve,~ , ;;:; pr:;'e-::-.s
per' yey) eve,~ a ,'iA range d,ec:::ieg:ca/
and envlrc,-;rrenra/-,<e/ar::d :;,~:::;ec-.s,
Recently, Sreve has ccllai::e,~ar::-j wir!;
Brauer & ,":'sscc.'ares en 2 .-:...'.~t=.,- :=,':
significanr ,::r:::.:e-::-.s. inc!r...d:;- g'
. Quan-y P:;rk and Na,~re ~~eserve
. l'1innet-=rka 1'v'c.~ur3.I.~c5:;:...rc~s
Restorar/en and /v!arage,"""enr Plan
. 168 re 5Ce ac~e sltesi;,~ rhe Sr.
Crelx '/aliey Grf Sccr...r :::::urc:/
. Bunke; ,:""iiis PegTenal P:y,
Redeve/ccme,":r
. Baid E.1gie ,=leglenal Pa:~'<
Redeve/~cme,":r
AES is cur.~enr/y cemple:';-;g ecclcgic.11
and restcrarien plans fer ar g, cee acre
wetland and praine resrcrat:cn /e,~ The
Nature C:::nservarcy In !rCiana and
plans fer a 9, ceo acre resrc,~::t:Jcn
prc;ect fer CuPage Counr?=:::resr
Preserve Qis-..ricr In Illinels,
Paramount Engineering &
Design
A young and growing civil engir,eenng
consultJng firm ,0c.1sed en taking 2
thoroughly prdessional aporcad7 ro
projects
Primary Prejec:: Rcle:
BRAUER & ASSOCI..\. TES, L TD,
bkefrOn! Park and CommunitY Park/Athletic Ccmolex - Ctv of Pnor Lake
restoration specialists - manage approximately I 00 projects each
year. AES has also become a leader in conservation development
projects. ,;':"here they serve as the principai ecologists on nationally
recognized projects such as the "Prairie Crossing" ,recipient of
numerous conservation awards, AES's expertise will be used for
restoring native prairies and 'Hoodlands and defining alternative.
ecologically-based storm water treatment and control methods,
Comprehensive natural resources restoration and management
planning for the parks is also available as an additional service,
Primary' Project Responsibilities:
. Resource for Design of Ecological-Based Stermwater Control
Measures and Reestablis~ment:)f :"lati';e Plant Communities
Professional Biography: Ste'le ,~Dfe!baum .5 :t-,e owner of Applied
Ecologiol Services and a ncted eXDen: ec:cgis: and biclogist, holding
Ma..qer's Cegrees in Ecolcgioi and 8iol05:oi Sc;ences from the
University of Illinois, ~is reSL;n;e re~e':t5 ~:s ex:e:1sive involvement :n
hundreds d projec':s invcivlng ecologicall', sensitive de'/e!opment and
management of natL:rai rescurces, Mr, Acfeibaum contribL:tes to and
conducts supe"ilso~/ re'/ie':/:: of all .~,E5 ;:r':)ec: strategies, He !s also
heavily invcived in in-:he-~eid research prc!ec:s and a s,rong advocate
and leader in public eduC3.t:cn, In addition, :vir, ,~,ofeibaum has
published numerous paoers on a wide ';ar;et,/ ::f ecological concerns,
induding papers on cattail managemem, centrel of reed canary grass,
and attaining water quaiit,; ar,d stermwater mar.agement goals in a
conservatlen de'/e1ocment, ,is expertiSe :::n tre ecology of savannas,
fores-cS, prairies, we~!ands, stieams, and etner ecological syscems will
ensure that all issues relates :0 the managemef'1( and res,eration of
naturai resources are dulv c:::nsicered ancntegrated into :he planning
framework, Mr, /~pfe!baum '.viii te3.d the .~E5 team on this project.
which induces on-site re'iiew of curre!lt conditions and design of
ecologically-based stermwater centrol me:=.sures and specifications for
native plant communities reestablishment, As an enthusiastic field and
research scientisc, Steve !oeKs forNard to collaborating 'Nith the City
of Prior Lake and werking together to find suscainable solutions to the
natural resource issues facing these two parks,
Paramount Engineering and !Jesign is a young 3.nd growing civil
engineering consulting firm focused on taking a thoroughly
professional approach to prcjeccS from the planning stage right
through construction adminiscration. PED can provide the expertise
and practical experience to get the job done right - -on schedule.
within budget parameters, and with quality ser/ice, The firms
principals, Robert Wiegert and Gerald Walek. bring fresh ideas to
projec"cS. balanced with their knowledge and expertise gained from
years of experience on private and public secter work. The principals
have managed a wide range of engineering projecLS, and their list of
Park / Natl.;~1 Res.::urce! T~i / P'_=!ic C:pen Space Planrang and Ces:5T1
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Professional Qualifications Statement
. Civll Engineering
The accompanying Professional
Portfolio provides a mere in-depth
over/few of the firm's servic::s.
Bob Wiegert
Prindoal. Paral770unt Enginee:-ing &
Design
P~o(essienal C:vil Enginee."
Prejec: c~Denence P,~oriie: C.xrenriy
werking wlr/7 :he City ciP,,:c~ !..ake en
a numcer ci cIVil engmeenr,s ::;rcjec-s
Recer:r/y. Beb has coilaccraz::d wirh
Brauer & .-Jsscciates cn a r:L.rr:cer er-
slgnific.;nr prC/ec-s, mcuCir;g:
. LCrlng PJ.r'<
. Shady Oak BeEch
Bardime.~:: 2nd Ct'/ Cere::" Par":s
Chat7hasse,,:
. Lecancn hills P-eg'cnai ?ar'<
. Bald =ag1e4Ctter ~3ke .:;'eg:cna/ ,!::yf(
. Bur;ker ,~/lls Regrcr;al Par":
Brauer Team Members
Involvement in Individual
Work Tasks
We feel that cne ef the srre,-:gr:hs cf
our te3m is thar all key dec:sier;s 'MIl be
handled diredy by experie."'ced
professlcnals whe have bee," se!ec:ed
speCIfically fer this pre;'ee:.
As prejea manager, Jelf Scheenbaue."
Will be invclved in the prcjec: from c'1e
focus meeting through the end of
constructIon. Jeif will faCilirate ail public
interactIons and ove.rsee ail asoeCS ef
the design for these prejec-s
Ukefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - Gtv of Prior Uke
past clients is extensive. The service both principals have provided
these clients has resulted in high quality, cost-effective solutions.
These ser,;lces include: feasibility studies/ reports, site design
(residential, institutional, commercial, indusuial), subdivision design,
street design, stormwater collection systems. water distribution
systems. wastewater collection systems, parking facilities. grading and
erosion control plans. contract administration.
Project Responsibilities:
· Civil Engineering
Professional Biography: As a orincipal of P::C), Mr. WiegerL's
responsibilities range from projec: manager:;ent and engineering to
client contact, proposal preparation. budge::ng arc Dianning, His
background in engineering couolea with his ~nderst:anding or business
(Master of Business Administration. College Dr Sc. Thomas) provides
a strong base for dealing with complex eng'''eerir,g challenges within
the context of governmental re~uirements =.r.d ot.;s,ness negotiations.
His pasc work. as City ::ngineer for Blaine arcD.ssisc2ont City Engineer
for Inver Grove Heights add :0 his unders::anding cf pubiic projec:s
and the :ntr:cc:es of under:2oking :Jubiiciy-'::c prC)ec:s. f-Je 120s '.'1orked
with Brauer & ,~sscc;2.tes, Ltd. on numerc<.;s ,Dro!e::s in the 'as: few
years. and is currently collabcraLir,g en se'/eral ot!;ers that are just
getting underway,
Each or the team members !istedn this prc:::;osai .viii be the ones
who are diredy responsible for this prOJe:: and Te onesNho actually
do the key work tasks. At no time will the tasks affe::ing projec:
outcomes be "handed-down" to others, 'tie 'ee' that ccntinuity in
personnel is vital to the success or chis proje::. We also fee! that one
of the strengths of our team :s that all key decisions will be nandled
directly by experienced professionals who have been se!ec:ed
specifically for this project. As principals and 1igh :e'/el staff in their
respective firms. each member of the team has a 'Jested interest in
the success of the project, thus ensuring:
· Continuity in projea flow
· Accountability for planning and design ot.;:comes and quaiity
· Timely completion
· Direct communication with principals-in-,:harge
· Cost accountability
As project manager, Jeff Schoenbauer will be invcived in the project
from the focus meeting through the end of construction. Jeff will
facilitate all public interactions and oversee all aspec"LS of the design for
these two parks. Depending on the projec: phase, it is anticipated that
Jeff will dedicate 60% to 80% of his time to this project when it is
active.
BRAUER & ASSOCI.-\ TES, LTD.
Pari< I Natural R.esource ! Trail ;' P'~ciic Ope!" Soace Planning and Cesign
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Project Experience
Portfolios/Current Projects
Brauer & Assooates. Ltd. current
projects include:
. Bandimere Community ParklYouth
Athletic Complex and Cty Center
Park. Cty of Chanhassen
. Bunker Hills P.egional Park t'1a.srer
Plan and Phase I Development
. Lebanon Hills RegronaJ Park
Campground Redeve/oomenr
. 80 Nature Park t'1aste." plan. Cry o(
P.ichrie!d
. Bald Eagte Regional p~,< 3car
Launch and Trailhead ::eve!opment
Understanding of Issues and
Opportunities Unique to the
Design of Park and
Recreation Projects
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.CUOtOloS
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While dive."slry adds
dime:7Slon to the soc.-a!
fabnc. it also adds to rhe
variabllty of the put/ic ';
need for parks and
recrearion faClliries.... and
underscores the need /cr
an inclusive public precess
dun'ng the design precess.
The Motivating Challenge
Lakefrom: Park and Communit'! Park/Athletic Comolex - City of Prior Lake
As illustrated in the preceding bio's, each of the firms and team
members listed have years of relevant project experience related to
parks withi~ their professional disciplines. Additional project
experience information is provided under separate cover entitled
Professional Portfolio for the Brauer Team. >~ddftional project
experience information availaoie upon request.
Currently, Brauer team members have weil-balanced work loads .,/
within their individual offices, Nith a number of Brauer & Associates,
ltd. projects listed in the left column. Nme that the current work toad
of all teaf!1 members ailows them ,0 commit:o undertaking these two
projects in a timely manner, The final proJect schedule will be agreed
upon with the City aunng the JrGJect focus-neeIlng,
To be successful, planning an::::esigning parks and public spaces :nust
go beyond simply cro\/icing ame!':ities, The'/ -nus: be designes ~c
create an environment that ser'/ices human "eess and vaiues and
provide ;:;erscnal, sccal, anC eccnomic t:er',e~t. ::urtr,er, planning anc
design ou1:cmes muse C;Jnsicer the imeg~;:'1 cf the eC810gical svste~s
and natural resources that each Site offers and each le'/e! of
deve!opme:',1: ,mpac:s, 'Nhiie :r-c'iiding fcr~c:;,an neecs and re;ated
quality of life :ssues, we must also strive te ce goed s:e"Nards d the
land by ensuring that sound ecGiogical prac:'ces r-emain at the
forefront: of cur disc;,,;ssions anc design decsior:s.
The individual and coilec:ive experience of cur team provides us With /
vast, reie'/ant knowiecge of the innerent issues that arise during the
course of park projeC'..s of varjing type, size. complexity, and
importance to the communi~/, 'Nith certainty, our experience allows
us to be '/ery effective in dealing 'Nith these issues. However, an
equally important aspect of our experience ;s that it provides us with
the conduit or building blocks necessary to s:rive for new ideas.
perspecives. and "ways of doing things" that establish new precedents
and paradigms. To us. each new project offers the opportunity to
form a partnership with the community to achieve unique, intere~ing,
and effective solutions, whether it is designing 3. small neighborhood
park. planning a community park system, or preparing a natural
resource management plan. Each new challenge is interesting and all
are considered "the most important project in the office."
Our real motivation, and our greatest challenge. for pursuing these
projec.s lies in the opportunity to work with the City of Prior lake to
create truly unique public park facilities that will serve a wide-variety of
users both today and tomorrow. To do this. one must also go
beyond given expectations and pragmatic solutiens and look fer more
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
ParX I Natural R.esource IT rail ! Puclic Open Space Planning and C esign
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Professionai Quaiificaticns StaLement
Meeting the Challenge
The roure ~c suexessli.:/lv ~:;,'T:cletlng
this prCle':': srar:.S our :/7 2/e,,":/ s/fTicle
way".. we :!s.en,
Individual pe,'-~e=r!cns :;;- ~~e ::e,,:e.irs of
parks can ce derined w![(':m :cur
caregones: personal, social, economic,
and env;ronmenczl. Ic::e o-c:ccessrU/
the design /a ,my give." ,::a,'( 77Usr
, . ,
strive to,re3.Ci an apor:;:;:~'are ::alance
betwe~n these ?e."'c=:I/e;: =e.~e,~'=s ' ne
publicprccess allows ~;'e 3,"2:..e,'- ~e2rn
to unde.rsrar:d Tie ccrrr-:-:-!/:/r;/s
percepflcns 2/:d '/alue ;;.~e,-: anc ,,":e/'1
prepare a des,gr'J char ,'es::c-:::s:o
those sensi!:;IIf'oes,
A Partnership Approach to
Planning and Design
(Public and Staff Involvement)
It is our belle.' :/iat 71e ::!..Clics
invclvement 'Mil go a Ic.-g way reward
their sense cf owne,'"!h(c ,(; :/:e
outcome-- and desire ,0 see "i;e plan
impleme:;re~.
As part of the public process, Brauer
& Associates will work with the city
staff to undertake a User Group
Survey for Field Des;gn for athletic
facilities.
BRAUER & ASSOCI.-\TES, LTD.
Lakefront Park and Community Park/Athletic Comolex - Gty of Prior Lake
creative solutions to the age-old design issues that will arise. Further,
to be truly successful. we feel that the design has to expand or even
"
change the expectations of the user. It must leave them with a
, positive experience. It must entice them to return. It must improve
their perception of the qualirf of the park systems that surround them
and the quality of life within the city. And it must prompt them to
support the expansion of high quality parks and public spaces
throughout the city and region.
The route to successfully completing this project starts out in a very
simple way.... we listen. The most important role we have as
designers is to correctly interpret and internalize your vision for these
two important public parks -- nOe only in te~ms cf the written
objectives. but also in terms of :he !ess-de:inable Jut '/erv important
individual perceptions thar have ~nsen through previous discussion
amongst yourselves and with user groups 'Nhen out in the
community, The communit,/s sense of ownership in the outcome ::;f
the process is often as important as the OGtcome itseif. Residents must
be left with a sense of acccmplisrment and se pieased 'Nith the design
that the~1 helped create.
In our opinion, we can only ac~ie'le a success7tJi Outcome through an
interactive process where the Brauer team and the city 'Nork together
as pan:ners. resulting In a superior design that remains ;-esponsive to
budgetarflimitations.
Brauer & Associates has long belie'led that 5't~ff and public input into
the planning process is vital to successfully meeting the needs of the
community, In fact. we consider the synergies and energy that come
out of these interactions greatly enhance the outCJme of the design
process. Based on discussions with staff, it is cur understanding that
public and staff involvement will include:
· Prior lake Park and Recreation staff -- serve as the prima~'/
contacts during the project and give guicance on planning issues
from staff's perspective. It is our expectation that we will work with
staff in a collaborative versus consultant-c!ient relationship.
· Parks and Recreation Commission -- oversees the de'/e!opment of
the park as representatives of the public and will be Involved in
review and selection of appropriate design outcomes.
· Public -- provide much needed user or impacted party perspective
about design direction and response to site opportunities and
constraints. We expect to work with S""l2ff on the facilitation of the
public meetings to allow the broader community the chance to
participate in the design process.
· Regulatory Agencies -- oversee regularory concerns as they are
impacted by the project. In concert with staff, we expect to define
these concems. understand the potential implications. and address
each concem as appropriate.
Par',( / Natural fl,escurce / T,-a,i / Pu::;ic CpenSpace :l!annlng at',d Design
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Quality Control and Technical
Capabilities
Fee Schedule
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Fee Basis
Owner's Responsibilities Under Fee
Proposal
Lakefront Park and CommunitY Park/Athletic ComDlex - Gt'! of Prior Lake
All of our technical, written and graphic documents are on the latest
versions of computer software, including:
. WordPeriect, which is capable of accepting most other current
word processing document files.
. AutoCA,D 14 and Eagle Point software packages for graphics and
construction documents.
. GIS and GPS system capabilities (if requested for additional fee).
i The forthcoming fee proposal is based on our understanding of the
rCity's needs and the forthcoming qualifications and limitations. Fees
v.are also based on the award of both projects under one contract
, Note that the final fee is to be negotiated wich the City once the final
. .;..... scope of services and budge1:s are agreed uoon.
Project Component as Defined in RFQ.
Lakefront Park - A.1 through A.3
Building- Site - Fee for
Related Related Work
Arch. Fees Fees Tasks
10,500 3,000 13.500
15,750 56,000 71.750
8,750 28.000 36,750
7,500 5,000 12,500
11,250 44.000 55.250
6,250 24,000 30,250
60,000 160.000 220,000
lakefront Park - A.4 through A,,6
Lakefront Park - A.7
Athletic Complex - B.I through 8.3
Athletic Complex - B.4 through B.5
Athletic Complex - 8.6
T oul Project Fees
The above fee sc:,edule is based on the follewing :)reject con~ructien
budget for eac~ of the parks:
. Lakefront Park: $ 1,800,000 ($ 1.450.000 si1:e!5350,OOO bldgs.)
. Athletic Complex S 1.500,000 ($1,250,000 slte/$250,OOO bidgs.
The above fees do not induce direct projec: expenses, which will be
billed direc:::ly at cost as incurred, Item A3 ,b work is limited to
I reporting as required to complete this phase of construction.
The following defines our basic assumptions about the responsibility
of the City based on discussions with city S""caff:
. Full program coordination with one individual representing the city,
. Legal counsel. advice, and serJices available to the consultant during
the term of this project on any or all matters re!ated to the project,
. All costs associated with base mapping in ,A,utoCAO format.
. All COS""LS associated with soils engineering/borings and engineering
geotechnical testing required for the project.
. All expenses involved in federal, state agency or local permitting.
plan review, etc. for the project.
BRAUER & ASSOCIA TES, LTD.
Park! Natural Resource ! Trail! Public Open Space Planning and Cesign
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Professional Qualifications Statement
Client References
As a professional nrm, we place a great
deal of emphasis on proVTding quality
service to all of our dients. It is our
intention to do the same for you. We
achieve this by meeting. or exceeding.
your e,<pecti1rions going inro the
project.
Authorized Signature
Lakefront Park and Community ParklAthletic Complex - Gty of Prior Lake
The following represents a partial list of clients with whom Brauer
team members have worked with on a repeat basis in the last few
years. We"encourage you to contact any of the clients listed for
. reference. Additional dient lists for Brauer and other team members
available upon request.
Brauer & Associates Reference List
Chuck Wocken, Parks Director
Steams County Pari< Department
(320) 255-6172
Sandra Welsh / Maureen Durand
Minneapolis Pari< & Recreation Board
(612) 661-4800
Randee Nelson
Direc:or of Parks and Recreation
City of SouTh St. Paul
(612) 450-3744
Dave Johnson, Recreation Director
Geralyn Barone. Ast. City Admin.
CiTY of Minnetonka
(612) 939-8200
Marty Asleson
City of Lino Likes
(612) 48<1-4995
Bruce Anderson. Director
~apleweod Parks and Rec~e:ltion
6 i 2) 170-4570
Eric Blank, Director
Plymouth Par1<S and Recreation
(612) - 509-520 I
Mark Meyer, Director
Inver Greve He:ghts Parks and Rec~eatlon
(612) 450-2587
BentzIThompson/Rietow Inc. Reference List:
Sandra Welsh/Gary Criter .
Minneaooiis Park 3t Recreation Board
(612) 66; -48CO
Kay Osborne
St. PeTer Cltholic C;,urcn
(507) 93 I -I 628
Shelley Miller
Mt. Zien
612698-3881
Rachel Tooker
Temcie Minnesota Historical Socrecy
(612) 297-7451
Cris Gears, Director
St. Louis ,:lark ?MKs and Recreation
(612) 924-2541
Paramount Engineering Reference List
Marlene Everson, Dana larson Roubal Group
941-8950
Bill Sievers, Construction 70
78 I -0 I 00
Jim Jordan, Jordan Architects
291-270 I
Tom Bisch, Heritage Development
48 I -00 I 7
Gary Vogel,
Boarman Kroos. Piisrer. Vogel & Associates
339-3752
The following individual is an owner and officer of Brauer &
~~fe:es. Ltd. ] red to represent the firm for these
JeffrS&~'b:uer. Vice President
BRAUER & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
Park / Natural Resource / Trail/Public Cpen Space Planning and Cesign
10
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
PARKS AND RECREATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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LAKEFRONTPARKAND
COl\iIlYIUNITY PARK/ATHLETIC COl\iIPLEX
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I. GENERAL GUIDELINES.
The City of Prior Lake, Minnesota is seeking a Consultant(s) to aid the City in the
recreation planning and design development of two recreational facilities. The
Consultant(s) will provide planning, design, specification preparation, bidding and
construction observation, and other post-design services for all elements within the
parks.
It is the intention of the City to select a recreation planning and design firm(s)
Consultant(s) based upon the firms' experience, personnel, understanding of
recreation planning and design, reputation and client references and response to this
Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
A. Lakefront Park.
Lakefront Park, a 126 acre park located immediately north of downtown Prior
Lake, will combine athletic field development, picnic facilities, playgrounds,
amphitheater, paths, roadways and parking lots, irrigation system, beach front
improvements, restoration of native vegetation, and construction of related
buildings. A master plan for this development was completed in 1996. A copy
of the plan graphic for Lakefront Park is attached to this RFQ.
B. New Community Park/Athletic Comulex
A new community park and athletic complex will be developed on a parcel of
land, approximately 80 acres in size. Facilities include baseball, softball and
soccer fields, roadways, parking lots, picnic facilities, irrigation system, septic
system, well, field lighting and related buildings. A conceptual plan was
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E.. Prior Lake. Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTLNITY E."lPLOYER
developed for this complex in 1996. A copy of the plan graphic is attached to
this RFQ. 'I.
ITI. SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED.
A. Lakefront Park.
1. Project Focus Meeting
a) Determine the extent and accuracy of existing information
available about the site.
b) Determine the engineering data required and define methods to
obtain the needed information.
c) Prepare a project design and construction schedule.
d) Determine the agency approvals likely to be required for the
project and the amount of time each will take to acquire.
e) Prepare a project budget and development priority breakdown
based upon the Master Plan estimates of construction cost.
2. Preparation of Existing Conditions Base Plan
a) Prepare a request for proposal for survey work to supplement
existing conditions, and topographic mapping work as required
for design and construction control of the improvement project.
The survey work will supplement topographic mapping which
has already been completed.
b) Prepare a request for proposal for pre-construction soil testing
deemed prudent for design of the project.
c) Prepare a request for proposal for wetland delineation, as
required for construction of the project.
d) Receive bids for survey work, wetland delineation and soil
testing work and make recommendation to the City and award
contract for each.
e) Prepare a project base map from information supplied by the
City and others illustrating existing conditions for use
throughout the design process.
3. Preparation of Schematic Design.
a) Prepare a layout drawing illustrating modifications to the
Master Plan which may be necessary based on existing site
conditions and budget.
b) Prepare detailed report on environmental conditions and
additional existing site condition information gathered during
this phase of the design.
c) Prepare additional graphics as required which fully illustrate
any recommended modifications to the Master Plan.
d) Attend review meeting with staff to present any proposed
modifications to the Master Plan.
e) Revise the Master Plan in accordance to the staff direction.
4. Preparation of Final Documents for Bidding and Construction
a) Prepare Design Development Documents which include the
preparation of written text, plans and other drawings necessary
to describe the design, critical sizes and proportions of
elements, materials, colors, textures in sufficient detail for the
City to grasp the appearance and function of the site
improvements.
b) A preliminary engineers estimate of the costs of these
improvements shall be prepared from these documents. From
this estimate the City shall determine which of the
improvements shall be included in the Construction
Documents, the final phase of design.
5. Preparation of Construction Documents.
a) Construction Documents shall include plans and other
drawings as well as, specifications in sufficient detail for the
City to pursue competitive bids for the construction of the site
improvements. A final engineer's estimate of the work shall be
prepared for the City's use in comparing the competitive bids
received from contractors.
6. Bidding or Negotiation Process.
a) Aid during the bidding or negOtlatIOn process shall include
answering bidder questions, issuing addenda or other forms of
clarification during the bidding process, organizing and
attending contractor pre-bid meeting, attending the bid opening
and aiding the City in the final selection of a contractor. At the
City's discretion, the Consultant shall also be available to
attend the City Council meetings where staff seeks
authorization to bid and where staff recommends the award of
the construction contract.
7. Construction Observation Services.
'I
a) Consultant shall attend weekly site meetings with the
contractor and the City to review construction progress.
Additional site visits to review contractor progress shall be
made as conditions require. These additional site visits shall
average one per week throughout the construction period.
b) Consultant will provide City and contractor with weekly
construction progress reports following each site visit by the
Consultant. These reports shall indicate progress made in the
construction since the last visit and shall describe verbal
directions given by the Consultant, deficiencies in construction,
etc.
c) Consultant will process contractor payment requests and
prepare change orders.
d) Consultant will attend substantial completion and final
inspections and will develop punch lists as required.
e) Consultant will organize and participate in a one-year
contractor guarantee inspection and will guarantee a guarantee
punch list.
B. SO-Acre Community ParkJ Athletic Complex,
1. Project Focus Meeting
a) Prepare the program for development of athletic facilities.
b) Evaluate the extent and accuracy of existing information
available about the site.
c) Determine the engineering data required and methods of
obtaining the needed information.
d) Prepare a project design and construction schedule.
e) Advise City on what agency approvals are required for the
project and advise City the amount of time each will take to
acqUire..
f) Prepare a project budget and develop a priority breakdown.
2. Preparation of Existing Conditions Base Plan.
a) Prepare a request for proposal for survey for required to
supplement existing conditions topographic mapping as
required for design and construction control of the
improvement project. The survey work will supplement
topographic mapping which has already been completed.
b) Prepare a request for proposal for pre-construction soil testing
if necessary.
c) Prepare a request for proposal for wetland delineation, as
required for c~nstruction of the project.
d) Receive bids for survey work, wetland delineation and soil
testing work and make recommendation to the City for award
of contract(s).
e) Prepare a project base map from information supplied by the
City illustrating existing conditions for use throughout the
design process.
3. Preparation of Schematic Design.
a) Prepare preliminary alternative schematic design concepts.
b) Prepare written documentation of each alternative design.
c) Prepare preliminary construction costs estimates for each of the
alternative schematic design concepts.
d) Prepare a final schematic design concept and construction costs
estimate.
4. Preparation of Final Documents for Bidding and Construction.
a) Prepare design development documents which shall include the
preparation of written text, plans and other drawings necessary
to describe the design, critical sizes and proportions of
elements, materials, colors, textures in sufficient detail for the
City to grasp the appearance and function of the site
improvements.
b) Prepare preliminary engineers estimate of the cost of these
improvements from the design development documents. From
this estimate the City will determine which of the
improvements shall be included in the Construction
Documents, the final phase of design.
c) Prepare Construction Documents which include plans and other
drawings as necessary and specifications in sufficient detail for
the City to use to competitively bid the construction of the site
improvements.
d) The Consultant will prepare a final engineer's estimate of the
work for the City to use in comparing the competitive bids
received from contractors.
5. Bidding or Negotiation Process.
a) Aid during the bidding and negotiation process which shall
include answering bidder questions, issuing addenda or other
forms of clarification during the process, organizing and
attending contractor pre-bid meetings, attending the bid
opening and aiding the City in the final selection of a
contractor. The Consultant shall also be available to attend the
City Council meetings where staff seeks authorization to bid
and where staff recommends the award of the construction
contract.
6. Construction Observation Services.
a) Consultant shall attend weekly site meetings with the
contractor and the City to review construction progress.
Additional site visits to review contractor progress shall be
made as conditions require. These additional site visits shall
average one per week throughout the construction period.
b) Consultant will provide City and contractor with weekly
construction progress reports following each site visit by the
Consultant. These reports shall indicate progress made in the
construction since the last visit and shall describe verbal
directions given by the Consultant, deficiencies in construction,
etc.
c) Consultant will attend substantial completion and final
inspections and will develop punch lists as required.
d) Consultant will organize and participate in a one-year
contractor guarantee inspection and will guarantee a guarantee
punch list.
IV. SUBMISSION REQUIRENIENTS AND FORMAT
Responses to this Request for Qualifications shall include the following information
and shall be limited to a maximum of ten (l 0) pages single faced.
1. A description of the firm's involvement in the field of parks and
recreation design and development. Indicate the percentage of the
firm's total gross sales derived from the design of parks and recreation
facilities.
2. A description of firm's past experience in design and construction of
recreation projects of similar size, use and complexity to the projects
proposed in this request.
3. Resumes for the professional and technical personnel to be assigned to
these projects. Indicate the person who would manage the project and
the percentage of the manager's time that will be devoted to the
project.
4. A statement of your firm's understanding of issues and opportunities
unique to the design and implementation of park and recreation
projects.
5. A list of past clients and the names and phone numbers of client
contact persons.
6. Fees proposed for the scope of services for the two projects as follows:
Lakefront Park:
Scope of Services A.l through A. 3 $
Scope of Services AA through A. 6 $_
Scope of Services A. 7 $
SO-Acre Athletic Complex:
Scope of Services B.l through B. 3 S
Scope of Services BA through B. 5 $
Scope of Services B.6 S
TOTAL $
v. SELECTION CRITERIA
The proposals submitted by Consultants in response to this Request for Qualifications
shall be evaluated based upon:
1. The experience of the Consultant in the design and successful
developmeet of project similar to those described in this RFQ.
2. The experience and resources of the Consulting Firm, including both
personnel, and equipment and facilities.
3. The individuals identified by the Consultant to work with the City.
4. The reputation of the Consulting Firm and any individmil identified by
Consultant who will work on this project.
5. The fees proposed by the Consulting Firm.
6. The priority and commitment the Consultant will dedicate to this
project.
VI. SCHEDULES FOR RESPONSES 'I
Responses to this request for qualifications shall be due at the Parks and Recreation
Department office, City of Prior Lake, 16200 Eagle Creek Ave, S.E. Prior Lake,
Minnesota 55372 on or before 4:30 p.m. Monday, January 5, 1998. Responses shall
be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked as to the content and addressed to
Paul Hokeness, Director of Parks and Recreation.
VII. QUESTIONS REGARDING Tms REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Questions regarding this request for qualifications should be directed to Paul
Hokeness @ 447-9820.
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