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POLICY H3 7/23/03 ITEM: Authorize Final Plan Preparation for Curtiss Field Improvements SUBMITTED BY: Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Public Works REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Summary: In 2000, the Falcon Heights Park Commission began studying the flooding problem at Curtiss Field. In 2001, the City contracted with SEH Engineering to develop three design concepts that would improve drainage and improve recreational opportunities at Curtiss Field. After these design concepts were completed, all residents of the Northome neighborhood were mailed notice of a public meeting to discuss these potential improvements. This meeting was held in May, 2002. Comments from this meeting were used to further refine the design concepts. In July, 2003, another mailing was sent out and an open house was held at City Hall. This open house featured all of the design options and had informational booths with the landscape architect, hydrologist, and engineer from SEH there to answer questions and solicit feedback. Based on the residents' comments, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend • the option that provided the most relief from flooding. The council is being asked to contract with the HR Green Company for engineering services related to final plan preparation of the preferred alternative. Additional public meetings will be held as the planning goes forward. Staff will be contacting residents adjacent to Curtiss Field and soliciting comments and concerns before plans are finalized and brought forward for council approval. ATTACHMENT: Design alternative Proposal for engineering services from HR Green Company ACTION REQUESTED: • Authorize staff to contract with HR Green Company to provide engineering services related to the final plan preparation of Curtiss Field improvements, at a cost not to exceed $19,500. • 3'~