City Council Meeting Date: December 7, 2021
To: Mayor and City Council
City Administrator
From: David E. Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider Approval of Contract with 292 Design Group for Parks and Recreation Capital Investment Plan.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield City Council motions to approve a contract with 292 Design Group for 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 (Bolton & 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. Staff is requesting Council approve the contract with 292 Design Group.
A summary of the scope of work included in the contract is below.
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 Community draft capit...
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