City Council Meeting Date: November 9, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Update and Discussion on Parks and Recreation Capital Investment Plan.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council receives an update and discusses the parks and recreation capital investment plan.
Summary Report:
As part of the City's 2021-2024 Strategic Plan, the Council has set a target to have all parks and recreation facilities judged satisfactory or above and exceeding community expectations. A strategic initiative related to this is to create a park and recreation capital investment plan. This plan will look at the existing parks and recreation system needs both in replacing existing facilities and providing new amenities to meet the needs of the community and its visitors.
To assist in the creation of this new plan, the City has solicited qualification from professional firms that are qualified to perform this work. Staff reached out to nine (9) firms and five (5) firms responded with their qualifications (Bolten-Menk, SRF, HKGI, 292 DesignGroup + Pros Consulting + Damon Farber, WSB). A review team consisting of City staff and Community Recreation staff reviewed the firm's qualification and held interviews.
The review team has identified the consulting team of 292 Design Group, Pros Consulting, and Damon Farber to perform the work for the City. Their qualifications and interview provided the best background, experience, communication, and delivery for the key scope of work areas. The next step in the process is the City will be finalizing the scope of work and contract.
As staff prepare the scope of work, below are the key areas identified and staff is open for Council input on this.
Community Engagement:
* Create an engagement plan to facilitate discussion to understand park and recreation needs for underserved portion of the community.
* Create/facilitate with the Communit...
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