ITEM 5.1Item 5.1a
I)
0 tseF CITY O
MISOTA
TO: Otsego Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: January 9, 2017
RE: Proposal for Professional Services for Park Development for Lefebvre
Creek Greenway
Background:
Parks and Recreation Commissioners reviewed an initial concept plan for the Lefebvre
Creek Greenway Park which is situated in the Boulder Creek Development at their
August 12, 2016 meeting. That review included adding amenities and features to make
the park safer and more natural.
The developer was initially going to build the park in exchange for park dedication
credit. After discussions between City staff and the developer, it was determined that
the City would assume responsibility for any additional public park and trail
improvements within Boulder Creek and Boulder Creek 2nd Addition. With the City
taking the lead with the planning and construction of Lefebvre Creek Greenway Park,
City staff is recommending to use SRF Consulting Group Inc. for professional planning
services for the plan phase of the park construction.
The City has relied on SRF's services for construction of Frankfort Park, Beaudry
Meadows Park, Kitteredge Crossings Park, Zimmer Farm Park, and most recently
Northwood Park. SRF is also currently working with the City to build Norin Landing; this
relationship would be the same as the one being proposed for Lefebvre Creek
Greenway Park.
Some keys points of SRF's proposal:
Meetings with the Commission, Council, and Staff
Developing 2 conceptual designs
Assisting in the facilitation of a neighborhood meeting
Assists with the coordination of the pre -construction process
Work directly with equipment vendors
Assist with the oversight during the construction
SRF's proposal amount is $24,500 to provide these services. Fess are only charged
when services are rendered, so if part of service is scaled back or not needed then the
amount of the contract will decrease.
Conclusion:
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the material
included in this memo and provide a recommendation to the City Council to use SRF
Consulting Group Inc. for professional services for park development for Lefebvre Creek
Greenway Park.
2