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2035 County Road D East <br />Maplewood, MN 55109-5314 <br />Ph: (651) 704-9970 <br />Fax: (651) 704-9971 <br />Bolton-Menk.com <br />Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer. <br />April 23, 2021 <br />Bryce Shearen <br />Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager <br />City of Little Canada <br />515 Little Canada Road E <br />Little Canada, MN 55117 <br />RE: Proposal for Pioneer Park Master Plan Phase I <br />Dear Mr. Shearen: <br />As an existing partner to Little Canada through city engineering services and assistance in prior conversations to <br />explore potential park improvements, Bolton & Menk, Inc. is proud to submit the following proposal to assist the city <br />in bolstering its recreational offerings. The City of Little Canada has undertaken considerable planning of its parks, <br />trails, and natural areas. These efforts identified the need to strengthen Pioneer Park as a recreational community park <br />to better serve residents’ passive and active recreational needs. The city gathered public input to understand the types <br />of amenities community members wanted to see and are seeking professional assistance to guide development of <br />Phase I of the Pioneer Park Master Plan. <br />A Consultant with Deep-Rooted Local Knowledge – Bolton & Menk has a vested interest in the community <br />and has built relationships with city staff through previous work in Little Canada. We understand the criteria for the <br />Pioneer Park Master Plan that will allow us to hit the ground running and yield a successful product. Our project <br />manager, Josh Shields, has facilitated discussions with the city council, Parks and Recreation Commission, and <br />members of city staff to understand your desires for a Phase I deliverable. We will build on previous efforts to help the <br />community achieve its vision for Pioneer Park. <br />Commitment to Schedule and Budget – We understand the city wants to start seeing the results of recent <br />planning efforts, starting with construction of Pioneer Park Phase I in 2022. We are committed to supporting this <br />vision and are ready to complete the master planning process on time and within budget to ensure you have the <br />necessary data to plan for a successful Phase I project. Our existing understanding of planned improvements will <br />provide schedule and cost efficiencies. <br />Implementable Solutions – Little Canada will receive a final master plan report with tangible improvements that <br />are well positioned for implementation. Josh and the Bolton & Menk funding team will identify funding opportunities <br />to maximize the city's resources and make the vision for Pioneer Park a reality. <br />In continued service to the City of Little Canada, we are excited at the opportunity to complete the Pioneer Park <br />Master Plan Phase I. Josh Shields will serve as your lead client contact and project manager. Please contact him at <br />515-460-1399 or Joshua.Shields@bolton-menk.com if you have any questions regarding our proposal. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Bolton & Menk, Inc. <br />Mark D. Kasma, P.E. <br />Senior Principal Engineer