10-19-21 Parks Rec Agenda Packet
PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
7:00 PM
Prairie Center
NOTES/ACTION 10/19/2021
Call to Order
Roll Call:
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda For Approval.
3. Consider the Minutes:
3.1 September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes
4. Unfinished Business.
5. New Business
5.1 Wayfinding Signage
5.2 Cooperative Program Advertisement with the City of Rogers
6. Parks and Recreation Update.
7. City Council Reports.
8. Adjourn.
The next regular Parks and Recreation Meeting will be
November 16, 2021 at Prairie Center at 7:00 P.M.
“OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION, THROUGH ITS EMPLOYEES AND
VOLUNTEERS, IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING HERITAGE WHILE
PROVIDING QUALITY AND INNOVATIVE SERVICES, PARKS, AND
PROGRAMS TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS.”
ITEM 3.1
OTSEGO PARKS AND RECREATION
City Hall
September 21, 2021
7:00 PM
Call to Order.
Vice Chair Kitty Baltos called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Chair Angie Dehn joined the meeting at 7:08pm.
Roll Call: Chair Angie Dehn; Commissioners: Kitty Baltos, and Angi Hilde
(*) Liz Benoit and (*) Laurie Jones (*) Corey Tanner.
Absent: Commissioner Matt Killam and Jim Breitbach
City Council: Mayor Jessica Stockamp and Brittany Moores.
Staff: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director, Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation
Operations Coordinator and Connie Schwecke, Recreation Coordinator.
This meeting is proceeding under MN State Statute 13D.021 allowing members to
appear by telephone or video conference due to the ongoing health pandemic and state
of emergency. For the record, the chair, other commissioners and staff were present in-
person. Those indicated with a (*) attended via video conference.
1. Open Forum.
2. Consider Agenda Approval.
Commissioner Jones motioned to approve the amended agenda.
Seconded by Commissioner Benoit. All in favor. Motion carried.
3. Consider Meeting Minutes.
3.1 August 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Commissioner Tanner motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve all meeting minutes as written. Seconded by Commissioner
Benoit. All in favor. Motion carried.
4. Unfinished Business.
4.1 Ballfield Improvement Plan.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented the memo; reviewed the cost of the
recommended amenities and reviewed the comparison costs of city fields fees with the
surrounding communities.
After discussion, commissioners recommended that staff pursue grants and/or youth
association contribution to move forward with improvements. The commissioners also
requested the Parks and Recreation Director to bring back more information regarding
the field fees.
Commissioner Jones motioned to recommend to the City Council to
approve the 2022 CIP Ballfield Improvement Design Plan with the
amended amenities including the ADA connections in the amount of
$400,000 and any additional costs would only be supported by the
ITEM 3.1
offsetting of funding through grants or other fundraising means.
Seconded by Commissioner Baltos. Voted in favor; Dehn, Baltos, Hilde,
Benoit and Jones. Voted against Tanner. 5-1. Motion carried.
Commissioner Tanner voted against motion stated not wanting to put a burden on City
Council.
5. New Business.
6. Parks and Recreation Update.
Parks and Recreation Director Demant presented parks update. Recreation Coordinator
Schwecke presented recreation update.
7. City Council Reports.
Mayor Jessica Stockamp presented City Council Report.
8. Adjourn.
Chair Dehn motioned to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Jones. All
in favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 8:04P.M.
Written by Connie Schwecke, Recreation Coordinator
Item 5.1
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: October 5, 2021
RE: Wayfinding
Background Information
The approved Parks and Recreation System Masterplan identifies establishing a plan for trail
access and wayfinding. Wayfinding creates a template for park identity signs, wayfinding and
directional signs that would represent the character of Otsego and highlight the importance of
parks and trails in the community. The plan would also help identify destinations and costs for
implementation. The goals of implementing a wayfinding sign program is to:
• Develop an Otsego park and trail sign family with sign types and templates from which
to build new signs and identify high priority sites for trail wayfinding signage while
considering the following elements:
o Trailheads should ideally be located every couple miles along major trails. They
should include parking, signage, water, benches, etc.
o Wayfinding signage, identification signs, and mile markers
o Online maps that are easily accessible that identify trail routes, loops, and
trailheads
Staff was directed by both the P&R Commission and City Council to have HKGI put together a
wayfinding proposal and to include it into the 2021 10-year CIP. The CIP identified $40,000 in
2021 for planning and phase 1 implementation and $40,000 in 2022 for further phase 1
implementation. Phase 1 implementation would begin once the sign development was
complete. Phase 1 would include selecting and installing 10-15 different signs at prioritized
park and trail locations.
HKGI submitted a proposal that was reviewed at the February 2021 Administrative Sub-
Committee. They have submitted an updated proposal with no difference in cost or scope.
During that discussion, staff reviewed different funding options for wayfinding projects.
Item 5.1
2
After that review, staff was directed to pursue the Statewide Health Improvement Program
(SHIP) grant through Wright County Health and Human Services. The City was notified in
August of 2021 that it was awarded $26,685. The City’s attorney has reviewed the agreement
and has approved moving forward.
Requested Commission Action
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the presented information
and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
Possible recommendation:
• Motion to recommend that the City Council enter into a contract with Wright County
Public Health and Human Services accepting a SHIP funded grant of $26,685 for the
planning and implementing of the Otsego Parks and Recreation Wayfinding program.
Attachments:
• Masterplan Wayfinding Section
• HKGI Wayfinding Proposal
• Statewide Health Improvement Program
Supplemental Information
The following pages contain information that may be useful as reference when
planning specific trail projects or maintenance regimes.
Trail Access and Wayfinding Signage
Trail access and wayfinding signage are necessary components to developing a successful and enjoyable trail system
experience for users. Clear identification of trailheads, trail routes, and directional helpers along trail sites help
promote safe and successful hikes for all uses. Major trailheads often offer amenities such as parking, restrooms, water
fountains, bench seating, and maps for users to meet their groups, confirm routes, and prepare for long or short trips
along the trails while helping to clearly identify starting points. Directional wayfinding signs along trail intersections
and stopping points can help to guide user experience by providing directional clarity, specifying distances of particular
routes, and highlighting unique
features such as beautiful views or
landscape elements like waterfalls.
To be successful, Trail access and
wayfinding signage should be
branded and uniform in such a way
that is easily identifiable by the trail
system.
The Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth,
MN is a great example of a vast trail
system that uses many different
methods of signage to lead users
through its rugged and challenging
landscape. By providing uniform
maps, signs, and bench seating
along the trails and its many entry
points, the Superior Hiking Trail’s
wayfinding helps users navigate
their surroundings with these
familiar amenities to create safe
experiences for its many users.
There are several different types of
signs that make up a sign family:
``Monument Sign
``Wayfind Signs (vehicle or
pedestrian)
``Warning/Regulatory Signs
``Mile Markers
``Trail Markers
67 Otsego Parks + Recreation System Master Plan JULY 2019
Wayfinding Master Plans
Several communities have developed Wayfinding Master Plans for all or portions of their communities. These plans
develop templates for sign designs and signage families, establish points throughout the community where signs
should be constructed, and determine a list of community and regional destinations that should be identified on the
signs.
Downtown Wayzata Wayfinding PlanCity of Chaska Wayfinding
Signage Master Plan
Trailheads and Greenways
Trailheads are sites that provide access to destination trail or trail
networks. Counties, park districts, and cities provide trailheads at
points where it is logical for trail users to access a trail for walking,
running, or biking. Trailheads are typically spaced 3-5 apart along long
destination trails. Typical facilities and amenities that are found at
trailheads include:
``parking lot/vehicular access
``wayfinding signage
``restrooms/changing room
``picnic facilities
``bike parking
``water fountain
``landscaping
``interpretive elements
Greenways are wide corridors that typically include a trail, either paved
or natural surface. A greenways purpose is to create more desirable
recreation experiences with trails away from busy roads or developed
areas. Greenways could consist of forested, tree covered areas or open,
prairie areas. An ideal minimum width for a greenway corridor is 30
feet with a 8-10 foot wide trail. Wider corridors may be achievable near
waterways and rivers.
Greenways (separate from roadway)
Trailhead amenities, such as restrooms, interpretation,
bike racks, seating
Shared Use Paths (along roadway)
System-wide Recommendations 68JULY 2019
City of Otsego Park Signage and Wayfinding Plan 1
Creating Places that Enrich People’s Lives
October 5, 2021
Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
City of Otsego
Prairie Center
8899 Nashua Ave NE
Otsego, MN 55330
RE: Otsego Parks Wayfinding and Signage Plan Proposal
Dear Ross,
HKGi is pleased to submit the following planning and design services proposal to support the
City in the development of a Parks Wayfinding and Signage Plan & Phase 1 Signage
Implementation. This project is an opportunity to build on the work we completed with the
City’s Parks System Plan and to facilitate a process that will include staff and Park Commission
engagement and input, resident input to evaluate concept ideas, and development of a
creative and efficient plan for implementation.
Our proposed process includes coordination with Kim Welter for graphic design, style
concepts, and specific content for the signs. Kim’s previous work with the City on signage and
graphic design will inform the look and content of the proposed park signage. HKGi’s role will
focus on facilitating the project process, mapping priority sign sites, developing a sign
hierarchy, recommending sign materials and installation practices, and working with the City
to implement Phase 1 Signage (10-15 signs).
WORK PLAN
Task 1 – Develop Sign Concepts & Style Alternatives
Utilizing the materials created as part of the Otsego Park System Plan, including base maps,
precedent images, and recommendation language, we will identify existing park signage and
high priority park and trail sites in need of identity and/or wayfinding signage. We will develop
a sign type hierarchy with 3-4 sign types. Concept designs (developed in coordination with
Kim Welter) may include 2-3 design alternatives per sign type to review with staff, Park
Commissioners, and Otsego residents.
We will engage with staff and the Park Commission to present the sign type hierarchy, priority
sites in the city, and sign design alternatives. Public feedback will be sought through online
survey methods.
In this task we will review and incorporate the recommendations from the Otsego Park System
Plan:
City of Otsego Park Signage and Wayfinding Plan 2
Establish a Plan for Trail Access and Wayfinding Signage
Create a template for park identity signs, wayfinding and directional signs that represent the
character of Otsego and highlight the importance of parks and trails in the community. Identify
destinations and costs for implementation.
Develop an Otsego park and trail sign family with sign types and templates from which to build new
signs. Identify high priority sites for trail wayfinding signage. Consider the following elements:
Trailheads should ideally be located every couple miles along major trails. They should
include parking, signage, water, benches, etc.
Wayfinding signage, identification signs, and mile markers
Online maps that are easily accessible that identify trail routes, loops, and trailheads
Task 1 Meetings and Deliverables:
A. Kick off meeting with staff (Mtg 1*)
B. Existing Signage & Sign Priority Sites Map
C. Preliminary Sign Type Hierarchy (3-4 sign types)
D. Sign Design Alternatives (in collaboration with Kim Welter)
E. Meeting with staff to review design concepts-virtual (Mtg 2*)
F. Meeting with Park Commission (Mtg 3*) to review design concepts
G. Facilitate Online Public Engagement to review sign design concepts
Task 2 – Select Preferred Sign Types & Develop Plan Document
Based on feedback from staff, the Park Commission, and the public, we will develop a
preferred sign type hierarchy and preferred sign designs. Material selection and placement
will be finalized in order to develop high level cost estimates for implementation.
We will assemble the preferred sign type hierarchy, sign designs, maps, and costs into a plan
document that will guide park and trail signage implementation.
Task 2 Meetings and Deliverables:
H. Final Sign Priority Sites Map
I. Final Sign Type Hierarchy
J. Final Schematic Sign Designs (in collaboration with Kim Welter)
K. Develop cost estimates
L. Parks Wayfinding and Signage Plan document (PDF)
M. Meeting with staff to review final Plan and discuss Phase 1 Implementation-
virtual (Mtg 4*)
N. Meeting with Park Commission (Mtg 5*) to present final document and solicit
input on Phase 1 Implementation
Task 3 – Phase 1 Signage Implementation
This task involves the selection of 10-15 sign locations (assuming a construction budget range
City of Otsego Park Signage and Wayfinding Plan 3
of $25,000-$100,000) that will be designed, detailed, and installed in the Otsego park system.
We assume the City engineer will assist with the compilation of the front-end specifications for
the Bid Package.
Task 3 Meetings and Deliverables:
O. Meeting with staff to select Phase 1 Implementation sign types and
locations-virtual (Mtg 6*)
P. Design Development of Phase 1 signs (materials, color, content, site
placement and orientation—in collaboration with Kim Welter)
Q. Meeting with staff to review Design Development (Mtg 7*)
R. Develop Construction Documents and Bid Package for Phase 1 Signage
S. Assist with bidding process (one bid package assumed)
T. Field review and construction administration, if required will be billed hourly
as an additional service.
PROFESSIONAL FEES
HKGi proposes to accomplish the above described scope of work not to exceed $29,300 plus
reimbursable expenses of mileage and printing not to exceed $350. We will bill time on an
hourly basis and all expenses for travel or printing will be billed at cost.
*This process includes seven (7) total meetings: four (4) virtual meetings and three (3) on-site
meetings.
Task Fees
Develop Sign Concepts & Style Alternatives $8,900
Select Preferred Sign Types & Develop Plan $7,800
Phase 1 Sign Implementation (10-15 signs) $12,600
Subtotal $29,300
Expenses $350
Total with Expenses $29,650
We look forward to the opportunity of helping the City of Otsego with such an important
community project. Please call or email if you have any additional questions or need
additional information. I can be reached at gabrielle@hkgi.com or 608-852-3370 (cell).
Sincerely,
Gabrielle Grinde, PLA
Associate
HKGi
WRIGHT COUNT Y HE AL T H &HUM AN SE RVI CE S
Statewide Health Improvement Program
Purchase of Ser vices Contract
CITY O F O TSEG O -P ARK S &RECREATIO N
Co nt ra ct P erio d:Sept ember 1 ,2 0 2 1 ,t hro ug h O ct o ber 3 1 ,2 0 2 2
1.T his Contract is enter ed into between Public Health Depar tment of Wr ight County Health &Human
Ser vices,located at 1004 Commer cial Dr ive,Buffalo,MN 55313,her einafter r efer r ed to as "Agency."
and City of Otsego -Par ks and Recr eation,located at 8899 Nashua Ave NE ,Otsego MN 55330,
her einaft er r efer r ed to as "Contractor ,"for the purpose of providing SHI P-funded par ks way finding and
signage plan and implementation ser vices.
2.Time P erio d o f Co nt ra ct
a.T he time per iod of this Contract shall be from Scpt em her 1 ,2 0 2 1 t hro ug h O ct o ber 3 1 ,2 0 2 2 .
b.T his Contract may be ter minated by the Agency or the Contractor upon thir ty (30)days wr itten
notice from either par ty or upon immediate r equest of the Wr ight County Health &Human Ser vices
Boar d.Ser vices provided up to the date of ter mination will be compensated from the Agency to the
Contractor.
c.T his Contract may be immediately ter minated for lack of funding by the Agency if it does not obtain
funding from the M innesota L egislature,M innesota Agencies,or other funding sour ce,or if its
funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due under this
contract.Wr itten notice of ter mination sent by the Agency to the Contractor ,by mail or facsimile,is
suffi cient notice under the ter ms of this Contract.T he Agency will not be assessed any penalty or
damages if the Contract is ter minated due to lack of funding.
3.Co nt ra ct o r Respo nsibilit ies
a.T he Contractor ver ifi es that they ar e capable and willing to provide ser vices for r ecipients deemed
eligible for ser vice by Wr ight County Health &Human Ser vices.
b.T he Contractor will assure that ser vices r ender ed her eunder ar e provided in accor dance with the
standar ds r equir ed of the Minnesota Depar tment of Human Ser vices.
c.T he Contractor shall provide any supplies,mater ials or equipment necessar y to per for m the ser vices
under this Agr eement.
d.SHI P funding may only be used for the cost of mater ials (i.e.signs and cement)and cost or plan
development.SHI P funding cannot be used for the cost of installation labor .
e.T he City of Otsego will be r esponsible for futur e maitenance and upkeep r esponsibilities for
way fi nding signage.
f.Please see Par ks Wayfi nding and Signage Plan Proposal as attached.
4 .Ag ency Respo nsibilit ies
a.T he Agency will r eview outcomes of this Contract pr ior to r enewing the Contract;
b.T he Agency will r eview the outcomes of the Contract at its discr etion;this r eview process will be
over seen by the Social Ser vices Manager /Agency Dir ector.
5.Reimbursement
a.T he total r eimbursement under this Contract ter m will not exceed the rates defi ned below:
L ist rate of ser vice per unit J
da /hour /month,etc.~----~~~-
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L ist Ser vice to be provided
WRI GHT COUNT Y HE AL T H &HUMAN SE RVI CE S
Statewide Health I mprovement Program
Purchase of Ser vices Contract
SHI P-funded par ks wayfi nding and signage plan and $26,685.00 1
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b.T he Agency will r eimburse the Contractor for pr ior -author ized,r ender ed ser vices only.
c.No additional compensation will be provided for travel time or travel expenses.
d.T he Contractor will submit billing invoices,with suffi cient detail to justify r eimbursement from the
Agency.T he Agency shall have the author ity to r eview suppor ting documentation of ser vices
provide,and no payment shall be made without the approval of the Agency.
f.T he Agency will pay for r ender ed pur chased ser vices within 35 days of r eceiving an invoice from the
Contractor.No payment will be made on invoices submitted mor e than 90 days aft er the provision
of the ser vice by the Contractor.
g.It is under stood and agr eed by all par ties that the Agency will assume no r esponsibility or obligation
to purchase from the Contractor any minimum amount of ser vices.
h.Condition of Payment:All ser vices provided by Contractor pur suant to this Contract shall be
per for med to the satisfaction of the Agency,and in accor dance with all applicable federal,state and
local laws,or dinances,rules and r egulations.Payment shall be withheld for wor k found by the
Agency to be unsatisfactor y,or per for med in violation or federal,state and local laws,or dinances.
rules or r egulations.
6 .Cont ract or Debarment ,Suspension,and Responsibility Cert ifi cat ion
T he Contractor shall ensure that neither it nor any of its owner s,manager s,or employees or its
Subcontractor s or the owner s,manager s,or employees of the Subcontractor s assigned to provide ser vices
pur suant to this Contract have been debarred or excluded from M edicaid or any other federally funded
health car e program under the provisions of the Social Secur ity Act,42 USC l 320a-7.If the Contractor
learns of any such debar ment or exclusion,the Contractor shall immediately notify the Agency in wr iting
and immediately take steps to stop the debar r ed or excluded individual from per for ming fur ther ser vices
under this Contract,unless the Agency other wise dir ects the Contractor in wr iting.
7 .Equal Employment Opport unity,Civil Right s,and Nondiscriminat ion
T he Contractor agr ees to comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,T itle Vil (42 USC 2000e);including
E xecutive Or der No.11246,and T itle VI (42 USC 2000d);and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended
by Section 504;and all applicable federal and state laws,rules,r egulations and or der s prohibiting
discr imination in employment,facilities and ser vices.Contr actor shall not discr iminate in employment.
facilities and in the r ender ing of Pur chased Ser vices her eunder on the basis of race,color ,r eligion age,
sex,disability,mar ital status,public assistance status,cr eed or national or igin.
8.Indemnity
E ach Contractor does her eby agr ee that it will at all times her eafter ,dur ing the existence of this Contr act.
indemnify and hold har mless Agency from any and all liability,loss,damages,costs,or expenses which
may be claimed against Agency_or Contractor (l )by r eason of any ser vice client's suffer ing per sonal
injury,death,or proper ty loss or damages either while par ticipating in or r eceiving from the Contr actor the
car e and ser vices to be furnished by the Contractor under this Contract,or while on pr emises owned,
leased,or operated by the Contractor ,or while being transpor ted to or from said pr emises in any vehicle
owned,operated,leased,charter ed,or other wise Contracted for by the Contractor or any offi cer ,agent,or
employee ther eof;or (2)by r eason of any ser vice client's causing injur y to,or damage to,the proper ty or
another per son during any time when the Contractor or any officer ,agent,or employee ther eof has
under taken or is furnishing the car e and ser vice called for under this Contract.
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WRIGHT COUNT Y HE AL T H &HUM AN SE RVI CE S
Statewid e Health I m p rov em en t Prog ra m
Purch ase o f Ser v ices Co n tra ct
9.Insura nce:
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5 .Bo d ily injury b y d isease $5 0 0 ,0 0 0 each em p lo y ee
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D Co n tra cto r will b e r eq u ir ed to m ain tain at all tim es,d urin g th e ter m o f th is Co n tra ct,a fid elity b o n d
o r in su ra n ce p o licy co v er in g th eft o r em b ezzlem en t b y th e o r g an izatio n 's o ffi cer s o r em p lo y ees.
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So cial Security b en efi ciar ies each m o n th p lu s an y co n ser v ed So cial Secu r ity o r SSI fu n d s y o u ar c
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th e b eg innin g o f th is Co n tra ct ter m an d o n an ann u al b asis th er eafter.
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m in im u m lim it r eq u ir em en ts for each lin e o f co v era g e.
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liab ility lim its in sectio n 4 6 6 .0 4 in cr ease.Failure to ab id e b y th is p rov isio n sh all b e d eem ed a su b stan tial
b r eech o f co n tra ct.No th in g in th is Ag r eem en t sh all co n stitu te a waiv er b y Ag en cy o f an y statu to r y lim its
u p o n liab ility .
A Cer tifi cate o f I n suran ce n am in g Wr ig h t Co u n ty as cer tifi cate h o ld er sh all b e fu rnish ed to Ag en cy p r io r
to co m m en cem en t o f ser v ices an d sh all sp ecify Wr ig h t Co u n ty as an ad d itio n al in sured .T h e Co n tr acto r
will furnish an o r ig in al Cer tifi cate o f I n su r an ce as ev id en ce o f r eq u ir ed co v era g e,sh o win g co v er ag e m eets
liab ility lim its for th e in d ep en d en t co n tra cto r.
1 0 .Independent Co nt ra ct o r St a t us
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WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH &HUMAN SERVICES
Statewid e Health Im p rov em en t Prog ra m
Pu rch ase o f Serv ices Co n tra ct
It is ag reed th at no th in g co n tain ed in th e Co n tra ct is in ten d ed or sh o u ld b e co n strued as creatin g th e
relatio n sh ip of co -p artn ers,jo in t v en tures,or an asso ciatio n with Wrig h t Co u n ty an d th e Co n tracto r.Th e
Co n tra cto r is an in d ep en d en t co n tra cto r an d n eith er it,or its em p lo y ees,ag en ts,n o r rep resen tativ es sh al I
be co n sid ered em p lo y ees,ag en ts,rep resen tativ es o f Ag en cy .Ex cep t as o th erwise prov id ed herein ,th e
Co n tra ctor sh all m ain tain in all resp ects its p resen t co n trol ov er th e ap p licatio n an d in tak e p roced u res an d
req u irem en ts to clien ts an d th e m ean s an d p erso n n el by wh ich th is Co n tra ct is p erform ed .From an y
am o u n ts d u e th e Co n tra cto r,th ere will b e n o d ed u ctio n for Fed era l in co m e tax o r FICA p ay m en ts nor for
an y State in co m e tax ,n or for an y oth er p u rp o ses wh ich are asso ciated with an em p lo y er/em p lo y ee
relatio n sh ip un less req u ired by law.Pay m en t of Fed era l in co m e tax ,FICA p ay m en ts,an d State in co m e
tax are th e resp o n sib ility of th e Co n tra cto r.
11.Subco ntra cting
Up o n ap p rov al of th e Ag en cy ,th e Co n tra cto r may h ire em p lo y ees an d /o r en ter in to su b co n tra cts for
perform an ce of an y o f th e serv ices co n tem p lated u n d er th is Ag reem en t.All ag reem en ts in p lace with
em p lo y ees an d su b co n tra cto rs m u st co n tain p rov isio n s th at mak e all em p lo y ees an d su b co n tra cto rs su bject
to all of th e req u irem en ts of th is Ag reem en t.
12.Co nflict of In terest
Co n tra cto r gu ara n tees th at n o o fficer,em p lo y ee,own er,ag en t,su b co n tracto r,o r assig n ee sh all hav e an y
in terest in an d will n o t acq u ire an y in terest,d irect o r in d irect,th at wo u ld co n flict in an y m an n er o r deg ree
with p erform an ce of th is co n tra ct.
13 .Da ta Priv a cy
All data co llected ,created ,receiv ed ,m ain tain ed ,or dissem in ated for an y p urp o ses in th e co u rse o r th e
Co n tra cto r's perform an ce of th is Co n tra ct is g o v erned by th e Min n eso ta Statu te Ch ap ter 13 ,o r an y o th er
ap p licatio n State statu tes,an y State rules ad o p ted to im p lem en t th e Act,as well as Fed era l reg u latio n s o n
d ata priv acy .Th e Co n tra cto r ag rees to ab id e strictly by th ese statu tes,ru les,an d reg u latio n s.
14.Sev cra bility
Th e prov isio n s of th is Co n tra ct sh all be deem ed sev erab le.If an y part o f th is Co n tra ct is ren d ered
v o id ,in v alid ,or un en forceab le,su ch ren d erin g sh all n o t affect th e valid ity an d en forceab ility o r th e
rem ain d er of th is Co n tra ct u n less th e p art or p arts th at are v o id ,in v alid o r o th erwise u n en forceab le
sh all su b stan tially im p air th e v alu e o f th e en tire Co n tra ct with resp ect to eith er p arty ,in wh ich ev en t
eith er p arty m ay en d th is Co n tra ct by written n o tice.
15 .Entire Ag reement
It is un d ersto o d an d ag reed th at th e en tire ag reem en t of th e parties is co n tain ed h erein an d th at th is
Co n tra ct su p ersed es all ora l ag reem en ts an d n eg o tiatio n s b etween th e p arties relatin g to th e su bject m atter
hereo f as well as an y p rev io u s ag reem en ts p resen tly in effect between th e p arties relatin g to th e su b ject
matter hereo f.An y m aterial altera tio n s,v ariatio n s,m o d ificatio n s,o r waiv ers o f p rov isio n s o r th is
Co n tra ct sh all be valid on ly wh en th ey hav e been red u ced to writin g as an am en d m en t an d sig n ed b y th e
p arties.
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Pu r ch ase o f Ser v ices Co n tra ct
APPROVE D AS T O FORM AND E XE CUT I ON
BY _
Ro ss Dem an t,Dir ecto r
City o f Otseg o Par k s &Recr eatio n
BY _
Sara h Grossh u esch ,Dir ecto r o f Pu b lic Health
Wr ig h t Co u n ty Health &Hu m an Ser v ices
Date
Date
D Co n tra cts u p to $2 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 Dep ar tm en t Head Sig n ature:
]Co n tra cts $2 5 ,0 0 1 .0 0 -$1 0 0 ,0 0 0 .0 0 Dep ar tm en t Head an d Co u n ty Co o r d in ato r Sig n atu r es:
D Co n tra cts$1 0 0 ,0 0 1.0 0 an d o v er Dep ar tm en t Head ,Co u n ty Co o r d in ato r ,an d Co u n ty Bo ar d Sig n atu r es:
BY _
Jam i Go o d rum Sch war tz,Dir ecto r
Wr ig h t Co u n ty Health &Hu m an Ser v ices
BY _
L ee Kelly ,Wr ig h t Co u n ty Co o r d in ato r
Wr ig h t Co u n ty Ad m in istr atio n Dep ar tm en t
BY ----'w=a _
Ch air /Co m m issio n er
Wr ig h t Co u n ty Health &Hu m an Ser v ices Bo ar d
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Date
Date
W R I GHT C OUNT Y HE AL T H &HUMAN SE R VI C E S
Statewid e Health I m p rov em en t Prog ra m
Purch ase o f Ser v ices C o n tra ct
Wrig ht Co unty,Minneso t a
BUSINESS ASSO CIATE AG REEMENT
He alth In su ra n c e Por tab ili ty an d Ac c ou n tab ili ty Ac t (HIP AA)
Whereas,right_Count y,_Minnesot a (Covered Ent it y)and Cit y_of Otsego Parks_&_Recreat ion,Cont ractor (Business
Associat e),intend to protect the privacy and provide for the security of certain Protected Health Information (PH I)to which
Business Associate may have access in order to provide services to or on behalf of Covered Entity,in accordance with the
Health Insurance Port ability and Account ability Act of 1996,Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA),the HIPAA Privacy rule
(Privacy rule),45 CFR Parts 160 and 164,and the HIPAA Security Rule (Security Rule),45 CFR Parts 160,162 and 164.
WHEREAS,Business Associate may receive PHI from Covered Ent ity,or may create or obtain PHI from other parties for
use on behalf of Covered Ent ity,which PHI can be used or disclosed only in accordance with this Agreement and the
standards established by HIPAA and the Privacy rule.
WHEREAS,Business Associate may receive PHI from Covered Ent ity,or may create or obtain PHI from other parties for
use on behalf of Covered Ent ity,that is in electronic form,which PHI must be handled in accordance with this Agreement
and the standards established by HIPAA and the Security Rule,beginning as soon as practicable but in no event later than the
effective date of the Security Rule.
NOW,THEREFORE,Covered Ent ity and Business Associate agree as follows:
I.Definitio ns .
A."Business Associate"shall have the meaning given to such term under the Privacy and Security Rules,
including but not limit ed to,45 CFR §160.103.
B."Covered Entity"shall have the meaning given to such term under the Privacy and Security Rules,including,
but not limited to,45 CFR §160.103.
C."HIPAA"shall mean the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996,Public Law I 04-191.
D."Privacy rule"shall mean the Standards for Privacy of Individually Ident ifiable Health Information at 45 CFR
Parts 160 and 164.
E."Protected Health Information"or "PHI"means any information,transmitt ed or recorded in any form or medium:
(i)that relates to the past,present or future physical or mental condit ion of an individual;the provision of health care to an
individual;or the past,present or future for the provision of health care to an individual,and (ii)that identifies the individual
or with respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe the information can be used to identify the individual,and shall
have the meaning given to such term under HIPAA and the HIPAA Regulations at 45 CFR Parts 160,162 and IM,including,
but not limited to 45 CFR §164.501.
F."Security Rule"shall mean the Security Standards at 45 CFR Part s 160,162 and 164.
G.Terms used,but not otherwise defined,in this Agreement shall have the same meaning as those terms in 45 CFR
Parts 160,162 and 164.
2 .Sta ted Purpo s es Fo r Which Bus ines s As s o cia te Ma y Us e Or Dis clo s e PHI.Except as otherwise limited in this
Agreement,Business Associate shall be permitted to use or disclose PHI provided by or obtained on behalf of Covered Entity
to perform those funct ions,activit ies,or services for,or on behalf of,Covered Entity that are specified in the Statement or·
Work,provided that such use or disclosure would not violate the Privacy rule if done by Covered Entity or the mi nimum
necessary policies and procedures of the Covered Entity.
3 .Additio na l Purpo s es Fo r Which Bus ines s As s o cia te Ma y Us e Or Dis clo s e I nforma tio n.In addition to the Stated
Purposes,Business Associate may use or disclose PHI provided by,created or obtained on behalf of Covered Entity for the
following addit ional purpose(s):
A.Us e Of I nforma tio n Fo r Ma na g ement,Adminis tratio n And Leg a l Res po ns ibilities .Business Associate is permitted
to use PHI if necessary for the proper management and administration of Business Associate or to carry out legal
responsibilit ies of the Business Associate,except as otherwise limited in this Agreement.
B.Dis clo s ure Of I nforma tio n Fo r Ma na g ement,Adminis tratio n And Leg a l Res po ns ibilities .Business Associate is
permitted to disclose PHI provided by,or created or obtained on behalf of Covered Entity for the proper management and
administration of Business Associate or to carry out legal responsibilit ies of Business Associate,except as otherwise limi ted
in this Agreement,provided:
I.The disclosure is required by law:or
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Purch ase o f Serv ices C o n tra ct
2.The Business Associate obtains reasonable assurances in writing from any third party to whom the information
is disclosed that it will be held confidentially and used or further disclosed only as required by law or for the purposes for
which it was disclosed to the third party,the third party will use appropriate safeguards to prevent other use or disclosure of
the information,and the third party agrees to immediately notify the Business Associate of any instance of which it is aware
in which the confidentiality of the information has been breached.
C.D a ta A g g reg a tio n Serv ices .Business Associate may also be permitted to use or disclose PHI to provide data aggregation
services,as that term is defined by 45 CFR §164.50 I,if specific authorization is received from the Covered Entity.
4.BU SIN ESS A SSOC IA TE OBLI GA TIO N S:
A.Lim i ts On U s e A nd F urther D is clo s ure Es ta bl is hed By This A g reem ent Or R equi red By La w .Business Associate
hereby agrees that the PHI provided by,or created or obtained on behalf of Covered Entity shall not be further used or
disclosed other than as permitted or required by this Agreement or as required by law.
B.A ppro pria te Sa feg ua rds .Beginning as soon as practicable but in no event later than the effective date of the Security
Rule,Business Associate shall establish and maintain appropriate safeguards to prevent any use or disclosure of PH I other
than as provided for by this Agreement.Appropriate safeguards shall include implementing administrative,physical,and
technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality,integrity,and availability of the electronic
PHI that is created,received,maintained,or transmitted on behalf of the Covered Entity.
C.R epo rts Of Im pro per U s e Or Dis cl o s ure.Business Associate hereby agrees that it shall report to the Agency Director
within two (2)days of discovery any use or disclosure of PHI not provided for or allowed by this Agreement.
D.R epo rts Of Security Incidents .Beginning as soon as practicable but in no event later than the effective date of the
Security Rule,Business Associate shall report to the Agency Director within two (2)days of discovery any security incident
of which it becomes aware.
E.Subco ntra cto rs A nd A g ents .Business Associate hereby agrees that any time PHI is provided or made available to any
subcontractors or agents,Business Associate shall provide only the minimum necessary PHI for the purpose of the covered
transaction and shall first enter into a subcontract or contract with the subcontractor or agent that contains the same terms,
conditions and restrictions on the use and disclosure of PHI as contained in this Agreement.
F.R ig ht Of A ccess To PHI.Business Associate hereby agrees to allow an individual who is the subject of PHI maintained
in a designated record set,to have access to and copy that individual's PHI within IO business days of receiving a written
request from the Covered Entity.Business Associate shall provide PHI in the format requested,unless it cannot readily be
produced in such format,in which case it shall be provided in standard hard copy.If any individual requests from Business
Associate or its agents or subcontractors access to PHI,Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of same within 5
business days.Business Associate shall further conform with and meet all of the requirements of 45 CFR 8164.524.
G.A m endm ent A nd Inco rpo ra tio n Of A m endm ents .Within IO business days of receiving a request fro m Covered Entity
for an amendment of PHI maintained in a designated record set,Business Associate shall make the PHI available and
incorporate the amendment to enable Covered Entity to comply with 45 CFR §164.526.If any individual requests an
amendment from Business Associate or its agents or subcontractors,Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of'same
within IO business days.
H.Pro v ide A cco unting Of Dis cl o s ures .Business Associate agrees to maintain a record of all disclosures of PHI in
accordance with 45 CFR §I 64.528.Such records shall include,for each disclosure,the date of the disclosure,the name and
address of the recipient of the PHI,a description of the PHI disclosed,the name of the individual who is the subject of the
PHI disclosed,the purpose of the disclosure,and shall include disclosures made on or after the date which is 6 years prior to
the request or April 14,2003,whichever is later.Business Associate shall make such record available to the individual or the
Covered Entity within IO business days of a request for an accounting of disclosures.
I.A cces s To Bo o ks A nd R eco rds .Business Associate hereby agrees to make its internal practices,books,and records
relating to the use or disclosure of PHI received from,or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of the Covered
Entity,available to the Secretary of Health and Human Services or designee for purposes of determining compliance with the
HIPAA Privacy Regulations.
J.R eturn Or D es tructio n Of P HI.At termination of this Agreement,Business Associate hereby agrees to return or destroy
all PHI provided by or obtained on behalf of Covered Entity.Business Associate agrees not to retain any copies of the PH I
after termination of this Agreement.If return or destruction of the PHI is not feasible,Business Associate agrees to extend the
protections of this Agreement to limit any further use or disclosure until such time as the PHI may be returned or destroyed.
If Business Associate elects to destroy the PHI,it shall certify to Covered Entity that the PHI has been destroyed.
K.Maintenance of PHI.Notwithstanding Section 12 of this Agreement,Business Associate and its subcontractors or
agents shall retain all PHI throughout the term of the Agreement and shall continue to maintain the information required
under Section 12 of this Agreement for a period of six (6)years after termination of the Agreement,unless Covered Entity
and Business Associate agree otherwise.
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Purch ase o f Ser v ices C o n tra ct
L.Mitig a tio n Procedures .Business Associate agrees to establish and to provide to Covered Entity upon request,
procedures for mitigating,to the maximum extent practicable,any harmful effect from the use or disclosure of PH I in a
manner contrary to this Agreement or the Privacy Rule.45 CFR §l 64.530(f).Business Associate further agrees to mitigate
any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation or
this Agreement or the Privacy rule.
M.Sa nctio n Pro cedures .Business Associate agrees that it shall develop and implement a system of sanctions for any
employee,subcontractor or agent who violates this Agreement or the Privacy rule.
N.Grounds Fo r Brea ch.Any non-compliance by Business Associate with this Agreement or the Privacy or Security Rules
will automatically be considered to be a breach of the Agreement,if Business Associate knew or reasonably should have
known of such non-compliance and failed to immediately take reasonable steps to cure the non-compliance.
0.Termina tio n by Co v ered Entity .Business Associate authorizes termination of this Agreement by the Covered Entity if'
the Covered Entity determines,in its sole discretion,that the Business Associate has violated a material term of this
Agreement.
P.Fa ilure to Perform Oblig a tio ns .In the event Business Associate fails to perform its obligations under this Agreement,
Covered Entity may immediately discontinue providing PHI to Business Associate.Covered Entity may also,al its option,
require Business Associate to submit to a plan of compliance,including monitoring by Covered Entity and reporting by
Business Associate,as Covered Entity in its sole discretion determines to be necessary to maintain compliance with this
Agreement and applicable law.
5 .OBLIGATI ONS OF COVERED ENTI TY:
A.Pro v is io n o f No tice o f Priv a cy Practices .Covered Entity shall provide Business Associate with the notice of privacy
practices that the Covered Entity produces in accordance with 45 CFR §164.520,as well as changes to such notice.
B.Permis s io ns .Covered Entity shall provide Business Associate with any changes in,or revocation of,permission by
individual to use or disclose PHI of which Covered Entity is aware,if such changes affect Business Associate's permitted or
required uses and disclosures.
C.Res trictio ns .Covered Entity shall notify Business Associate of any restriction to the use or disclosure of PH I that the
Covered Entity has agreed to in accordance with 45 CFR §164.522,to the extent that such restriction may affect Business
Associate's use or disclosure of PHI.'
6 .AGREEMENT SI GNATURES
Covered Entity:Wrig ht Co unty ,Minnes o ta
Covered Entity Official Authorized Signature:
Date:--------------------------------Jami Goodrum Schwartz,Director
Wright County Health &Human Services
Business Associate:City o f Ots eg o -Pa rks &Recrea tio n
Business Associate Official Authorized Signature:
Date:--------------------------------Ross Demant,Director
City of Otsego Parks &Recreation
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WRIGHT COUNT Y HE AL T H &HUM AN SE RVI CE S
Statewide Health I mprovement Program
Purchase of Ser vices Contract
A p p ro v a l C o v er S h eet -SHIP 2 0 2 1 -2 0 2 6
L ocal Public Health SHI P (L PH SHI P)must submit this Approval Cover Sheet (in WORD for mat)for any
contr act,subcontr act,mini-gr ant,or equipment with an amount of $3,000 or mor e annually for r eview by
their Community Specialist.T his includes those that wer e descr ibed in gr ant applications or included in
the budget.Community Specialists will str ive to r eview this r equest within 3 business days.
Please submit M ini-Gr ant application (if applicable)along with this Approval Cover Sheet.
LPH SHI P Name:Wright County
Date s ubmitted to Community Specialis t for review:TBD
Type of Reques t:□Equipment ]Mini-Grant []Contract
Detailed des cription of what reques ted SHI P Funds will be us ed to purchas e:Develop exis ting
s ignage &s ign priority map.Determine preliminary s ign type hierarchy.Determine s ign des ign
alternatives .Conduct public engagement.Develop F inal S ign P riority S ites Map.Determine final
Sign Type Hierarchy.Develop final Schematic Sign Des igns .Develop cos t es timates .Develop
Parks Wayfinding and S ignage Plan Document.Des ign Development of P has e 1 s igns (materials ,
color,content,s ite placement,and orientation).Develop Cons truction documents and bid package
for Phas e 1 Signage.As s is t with bidding proces s .Field review and cons truction adminis tration.
Additional details can be found in the attached propos al.
Mini-Grant Recipient:City of Ots ego
Mini-Grant or Contract Amount Reques ted:$26,685
FOR CONTRACTS ONLY:Contractor Name (organiz ation,per s on,ti tle):Click here to enter tea
FOR CONTRACTS ONLY:Contract s tart date:Click here to enter tex.Contract end date:I ke ·t o
enter text.
FOR CONTRACTS ONLY:Hourly Rate:Click here to enter text
(Requir ed for communications contr acts and r ecommended for other contr acts).
Amount and des cription of any prior contracts ,mini-grants ,and/or equipment awards given to
this partner/contractor during this fis cal year (if applicable):lick h r e to enr text
Pleas e ans wer the following ques tions :
1.Which Setting(s),Behavior (s),and Activity(ies)will this f unding suppor t?Community.Active
Li ving.Master Planning/Wayfi nding.
2.What ar e the intended PSE outcomes?Incr ease in par ks use
3.Why is the mini-gr ant/contr act/equipment necessar y?Please limit your answer to 3-5 sentences.
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Statewid e Health I m p rov em en t Prog ra m
Pu r ch ase o f Ser v ices Co n tra ct
T h e Par k s Way fi n d in g an d Sig n ag e Plan is id en tifi ed in th e City 's Par k s Sy stem Plan .Th is
way fi n d in g p roject is im p o r tan t to b u ild u p o n th e wo r k th at h as alr ead y b een com p leted b y th e
City .
4 .Wh at o th er fu n d s h av e b een lev er ag ed (e.g .in -k in d ,o th er g r an ts)to su p p o r t th is wo r k ?
City o f Otseg o will b e co v er in g 1 0 %o f th e to tal co st o f th e p r o ject.Th is am o u n t is $2 ,9 6 5 .T h e City
will also cov er th e cost o f salar y an d frin g e for an y City staff th at m ay atten d m eetin g s o r co mp le t e
task s n eed ed to d ev elo p an d im p lem en t th e p lan .
F O R CO NT RACT S O NL Y:
5 .Wh at d u ties will th e co n tr acto r p er for m ?Wh at m easures o f su ccess h av e b een estab lish ed '?
Click h er e to en ter tex t.
6 .Ho w will th e con tr act b e m o n ito r ed an d m an ag ed ?Ho w freq u en tly will y o u b e in con tact with th e
con tr acto r ?
Click h er e to en ter tex t.
7 .Please attach d o cu m en ts (i.e.co n tr acts o r m in i-g r an t ap p licatio n s,if ap p licab le)with th e follo win g
in for m atio n in clu d ed :
Contra c t info rma tion to be prov ide d mus t include :
•De scrip t io n o f se rvice s (i.e .d e live ra b le s)t o b e con t ra ct e d for;
•A n t icip a t e d con t ra ct o r/con su lt a n t 's n a me (if kn o wn )o r se le ct io n p roce ss to b e u se d ;
•L e n g t h o f t ime t h e se rvice s will b e p rovid e d ;
•To t a l a mo u n t t o b e p a id t o con t ra ct o r;a n d
•Th e se t t in g u n d e r wh ich t h e con t ra ct falls.
Wh e n Min i-g ra n t s o r S u b con t ra ct s a re a wa rd e d ,a comp le t e d Min i-Gra n t /S u b con t ra ct t ra cke r mu st b e
p rovid e d q u a rt e rly.
The fo ll ow ing s hould be a v a ila ble upon re que s t but doe s not ne e d to be s e nt to MDH a s p a rt o f rou t in e
re porting fo r mini-gra nts :
•P a rt n e r sit e wo rk p la n o r a ct io n p la n ;
•De scrip t io n o f t h e P S E ch a n g e t h e min i-g ra n t will su p p o rt ;
•Time lin e for p roje ct comp le t io n ;
•To t a l a mo u n t t o b e a wa rd e d a n d a lin e it e m b u d g e t for sp e n d in g (t h a t in clu d e s a t le a st a 10 p e rce n t
ma t ch fro m t h e p a rt n e r sit e /a wa rd e e )
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
□Reviewed by Community Specialist
□Approved
□Denied
[Needs Follow-up:Click here to ent er t ext
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Creating Places that Enrich People's Lives
Augus t 12,2020
R os s D em ant ,Park s and R ec reat ion D irec t or
C it y of Ot s ego
Prairie C ent er
8899 N as hua Av e N E
Ot s ego,M N 55330
R E:Otseg o Par ks W ayfi n d i n g an d Si g n ag e Pl an Prop o sal
D ear R os s ,
H KGi is pleas ed t o s ubm it t he fo llow ing planning and des ign s erv ic es propos al t o s upport t he
C it y in t he dev elopm ent of a Par ks W ayfi n d i n g an d Si g n ag e Pl an &Ph ase 1 Si g n ag e
I mp l emen tati o n .T his projec t is an opport unit y t o build on t he w ork w e co m plet ed w it h t he
C it y 's Park s Sy s t em Plan and t o f ac ilit at e a proc es s t hat w ill inc lude s t aff and Park C om m is s ion
engagem ent and input ,res ident input t o ev aluat e co nc ept ideas ,and dev elopm ent of a
cr eat iv e and effic ient plan fo r im plem ent at ion.
Our propos ed proc es s inc ludes co ordinat ion w it h K i m W el ter fo r graphic des ign,s t y le
co nc ept s ,and s pec if ic c ont ent fo r t he s igns .Kim 's prev ious w ork w it h t he C it y on s ignage and
graphic des ign w ill info rm t he look and co nt ent of t he propos ed park s ignage.H KGi's role w ill
fo c us on fa c ilit at ing t he projec t proc es s ,m apping priorit y s ign s it es ,dev eloping a s ign
hierarc hy ,reco m m ending s ign m at erials and ins t allat ion prac t ic es ,and w ork ing w it h t he C it y
t o im plem ent Phas e 1 Signage (10-15 s igns ).
WORK PLAN
Task 1-Develop Sign Concepts &Style Alternatives
U t iliz ing t he m at erials c reat ed as part of t he Ot s ego Park Sy s t em Plan,inc luding bas e m aps ,
prec edent im ages ,and reco m m endat ion language,w e w ill ident if y ex is t ing park s ignage and
high priorit y park and t rail s it es in need of ident it y and/or w ay fi nding s ignage.W e w ill dev elop
a s ign t y pe hierarc hy w it h 3-4 s ign t y pes .C onc ept des igns (dev eloped in c oordinat ion w it h
Kim W elt er)m ay inc lude 2-3 des ign alt ernat iv es per s ign t y pe t o rev iew w it h s t aff,Park
C om m is s ioners ,and Ot s ego res ident s .
W e w ill engage w it h s t aff and t he Park C om m is s ion t o pres ent t he s ign t y pe hierarc hy ,priorit y
s it es in t he c it y ,and s ign des ign alt ernat iv es .Public f eedbac k w ill be s ought t hrough online
s urv ey m et hods .
I n t his t as k w e w ill rev iew and inc orporat e t he reco m m endat ions fr om t he Ot s ego Park Sy s t em
Plan:
City o f O tse g o P a r k S ig n a g e a n d W a yf in d i n g P la n
Establish a Plan for Trail Access and Wayfinding Signage
Cr e a te a te m p l a te fo r p a r k id e n ti ty si g n s,wa yfin d i n g a n d d ir e ctio n a l sig n s th a t r e p r e se n t th e
ch a r a cte r o f Otse g o a n d h i g h l ig h t th e im p o r ta n ce o f p a r ks a n d tr a i ls in th e co m m u n i ry.Id e n tify
d e stin a tio ns a n d co sts fo r im p le m e nt a tio n .
De ve lo p a n Otse g o p a r k a n d trai l si g n fa m i ly with sig n typ e s a n d te m p l a te s fr o m wh i ch to b u i ld n e w
si g ns .Id e n tify h i g h p r io r ity si te s fo r trai l wa yfin d i n g si g n a g e .Co n si d e r th e fo l lo wi n g e l e m e n ts:
•7 r a i lh e a d s sh o u l d id e a l ly b e lo ca te d e ve ry co u p l e m i le s a l o n g m aj o r trai ls.Th e y sh o u l d
in cl u d e p a r kin g ,sig n a g e ,wa te r,b e n ch e s,e tc.
•Wa yfin d in g sig n a g e ,id e nt ifica ti o n si g ns ,a n d m i le m a r ke r s
•On l in e m a p s th a t a r e e a si ly a cce ssi b l e th a t id e n ti fy tr a il rou te s,lo o p s,a n d tr a i lh e a d s
Ta s k 1 M e e tings a nd De liv e ra ble s :
A .Kic k off m eet ing w it h s t aff (M t g 1 ")
B.Ex is t ing Signage &Sign Priorit y Sit es M ap
c.Prelim inary Sign T y pe H ierarc hy (3-4 s ign t y pes )
D.Sign D es ign Alt ernat iv es (i n co llab o ra tion wi th Ki m W el ter )
E.M eet ing w it h s t aff t o rev iew des ign co nc ept s -v irt ual (M t g 2)
F.M eet ing w it h Park C om m is s ion (M t g 3)t o rev iew des ign co nc ept s
G.F ac ilit at e Online Public Engagem ent t o rev iew s ign des ign co nc ept s
Task2-Select Preferred Sign Types &Develop Plan Document
Bas ed on f eedbac k fr om s t aff,t he Park C om m is s ion,and t he public ,w e w ill dev elop a
pref erred s ign t y pe hierarc hy and pref erred s ign des igns .M at erial s elec t ion and plac em ent
w ill be fi naliz ed in order t o dev elop high lev el co s t es t im at es fo r im plem ent at ion.
W e w ill as s em ble t he pref erred s ign t y pe hierarc hy ,s ign des igns ,m aps ,and co s t s int o a plan
doc um ent t hat w ill guide park and t rail s ignage im plem ent at ion.
Ta s k 2 M e e tings a nd De liv e ra ble s :
H.F inal Sign Priorit y Sit es M ap
I.F inal Sign T y pe H ierarc hy
J F inal Sc hem at ic Sign D es igns (i n co llab o r ati o n wi th K i m W el ter )
K.D ev elop co s t es t im at es
L.Park s W ay f inding and Signage Plan doc um ent (PD F )
M.M eet ing w it h s t aff t o rev iew fi nal Plan and dis c us s Phas e 1 Im plem ent at ion
v irt ual (M t g 4)
N.M eet ing w it h Park C om m is s ion (M t g 5)t o pres ent fi nal doc um ent and s olic it
input on Phas e 1 Im plem ent at ion
Task 3-Phase 1 Signage Implementation
T his t as k inv olv es t he s elec t ion of 1 0 -1 5 s ign loc at ions (as s um ing a co ns t ruc t ion budget range
City of Otsego Park Signage and Wayfinding Plan 2
of $25,000-$100,000)that will be des igned,detailed,and ins talled in the Ots ego park s y s tem.
We as s ume the City engineer will as s is t with the co mpilation of the front-end s pec ific ations for
the Bid Pac k age.
Ta s k 3 Me e tings a nd De liv e ra ble s :
O.Meeting with s taff to s elec t Phas e 1 Implementation s ign ty pes and
loc ations -v irtual (Mtg 6)
P .Des ign Dev elopment of Phas e 1 s igns (materials ,co lor,co ntent,s ite
plac ement and orientation-in collaboration with Kim Welter)
Q.Meeting with s taff to rev iew Des ign Dev elopment (Mtg 7)
R.Dev elop Cons truc tion Docu ments and Bid Pac k age for Phas e 1 Signage
s .As s is t with bidding proc es s (one bid pac k age as s umed)
T.Field rev iew and co ns truc tion adminis tration,if required will be billed hourly
as an additional s erv ic e.
PRO F ESSIO NAL F EES
HKGi propos es to ac co mplis h the abov e des cribed s co pe of work not to ex c eed $29,300 plus
reimburs able ex pens es of mileage and printing not to ex c eed $350.We will bill time on an
hourly bas is and all ex pens es for trav el or printing will be billed at co s t.
This proc es s inc ludes s ev en (7)total meetings :four (4)v irtual meetings and three (3)on-s ite
meetings .
Task Fees
Dev elop Sign Conc epts &Sty le Alternativ es $8,900
Selec t Preferred Sign Ty pes &Dev elop Plan $7,800
Phas e 1 Sign Implementation (10-15 s igns )$12,600
Subtotal $29,300
Ex pens es $350
Total with Ex pens es $29,650
We look forward to the opportunity of helping the City of Ots ego with s uc h an important
co mmunity projec t.Pleas e c all or email if y ou hav e any additional ques tions or need
additional information.I c an be reac hed at gabrielle@hk gi.c om or 608-852-3370 (c ell).
Sinc erely ,
Ga
Gabrielle Grinde,PLA
As s oc iate
HKGi
City of Otsego Park Signage and Wayfinding Plan 3
Item 5.2
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: October 5, 2021
RE: Cooperative Program Advertisement with the City of Rogers
Background Information
Staff was contacted by the City of Rogers requesting the Cities of Rogers and Otsego look at
cooperatively advertising non-duplicated programs in their respective program guides.
Potential examples of these programs would include the city of Roger’s Learn to Skate
Programs and the City of Otsego’s dog park events, festival, and potentially our youth golf/
archery programs. Staff have also discussed creating cooperative farmers market promotional
information for the Cities of Otsego, Elk River, and Rogers since each farmers market operates
on different days.
If approved, the Otsego Parks and Recreation Department would begin advertising the learn to
skate program in their Winter Program Guide which is mailed to all households in Otsego in
November. Staff will also be discussing with the City of Rogers the potential of having the City
of Otsego register participants through their software and advertising the program has a Otsego
program.
Requested Commission Action
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the presented information
and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
Possible recommendation:
• Motion to recommend that the City Council approve staff to work with the City of Rogers
to cooperatively advertise non-duplicated programs.