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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: March 13, 2024
RE: Carrick’s Landing Construction Plans
Background Information
March 2024
Staff and Park Planning Consultants HKGi have worked to test and develop Carrick’s Landing to
the construction document phase. In this phase elements from the Master Plan and concepts
are tested, to ensure their feasibility on the site where the improvements at Carrick’s Landing
Park are to be constructed. There were very minor changes from the master plan. The MN DNR
and City planner have approved the construction plans are in the process of issuing the permits.
When the City of Otsego was awarded the grant there were some core elements required to be
in compliance with the Outdoor Recreation Grant. These core elements are a boardwalk,
providing ADA accessible kayak and canoe river access, wayfinding, shelter, benches to view
the river, shoreline fishing, restoring the native plants and vegetation, and linking Noring Landing
Park to Carrick’s Landing Park with Paddle Port stations.
The Carrick’s Landing Park project is a milestone project for Otsego. Park visitors will be able to
do a variety of activities from launching their non-motorized watercraft to enjoying a view of the
river. This project has activities for all abilities and ages. This project will also allow residents to
be able to rent a kayak from Norin Landing Park and float over 7 miles of the Mississippi to see
the best views in Otsego.
All the requirements for the Outdoor Recreation Grant have been fulfilled through the
construction documents phase. Ms. Grinde from HKGi will be presenting at the March meeting
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to update the Parks and Recreation Commission on the construction plans and will be able to
answer any questions about the project. The City of Otsego will construct the park using park
dedication and has budgeted the project at $775,000 with the grant paying $350,000.
Requested Commission Action
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the Carrick’s Landing
Construction Plans slide deck and bring recommendations and comments to the meeting.
Possible recommendation:
• Approval of the Carrick’s Landing Construction Plans as presented and recommend City
Council consider authorizing the competitive bidding process.
Attachments:
• Carrick’s Landing Park Construction Plans slide deck
Carrick’s Landing Update
PARK COMMISSION MEETING: CONSTRUCTION PLAN APPROVAL
MARCH 19, 2024
CARRICK’S LANDING CONSTRUCTION PLANS
–Project Status & Schedule Update
–Project Goals & DNR Grant Requirements
–Updated Plan Layout
–Cost Estimate
NEXT STEPS
Agenda
Project Status & Schedule Update
COMPLETED TASKS
–2021-2022: Concept Planning and Public Engagement
–March 2023: DNR Outdoor Rec Grant Application Submitted
–June 2023: Grant Awarded
–September 2023: Archaeological Phase 1 Survey work
–November 2023: DNR Grant Agreement Approved
–Dec 2023 – Mar 2024: Prepare Construction Drawings
REMAINING TASKS
–April 8, 2024: City Council Approve CD set and Specifications, Authorization to Bid
–April 2024: Bidding
–May 2024: City Council award bid
–Spring/Summer 2024: Construction
Project Status & Schedule Update
Project Goals & DNR Grant
Requirements
–Provide ADA accessible kayak and canoe access
–Shelter and bench offer places to view the river
–Shoreline fishing access
–Restore and revegetate riverbank with native trees and shrubs
–Project construction budget: $775K
–Link site to Norin Landing with Paddle Port option and similar shelter
Project Goals
DNR Grant Requirements
–Develop river access site with a kayak
launch, river access, shore fishing,
boardwalk, nature observation area,
overlook, paved trails, signage, and
picnic shelter
–Restoration plantings must use MN
native species and must provide habitat
for pollinators
–ADA accessible kayak and canoe
access
Updated Plan Layout
Site Plan
Parking Lot Access
River Access
Riverbank Cross Section
Cost Estimate
Construction Cost Estimate
Next Steps
–April 8, 2024 City Council Meeting: Approval to Bid
–April 2024: Bidding
–May 13, 2024: City Council award bid
Next Steps
Thank you
GABRIELLE GRINDE