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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. 8 December 1997 Cathy Bennett, Economic Develo}�ment Director City of Mounds Vew 2401 Highway 14 Mounds View, Minneso[a 55112 RE: Highway 10 Design Theme Scoge of Work Dear Ms. Bennett: � I�,. � - .:':�, ;. Before we assemble a formal contract for this work, I thoug�t it would be a good idea to outline a scape of work and propose a schedule for accomplishing the wark. We will have to meet to review these items, but this Ietter wiil, at Ieast, provide a point of deparhtre for our discussions. You shouid consider this scope of work as a beginning. It is based on what we understood from the original Request for Proposals, but it can certainly 6e modified if there are eiements that are needed to better meet the ci�y's goals for the project. The scope of work that follows huilds from the Appraach that we outiined. in. our proposal. . Our first step wauld be to ident�fy twhat ex�sis.. . Our focus far this task would be to gather available inforn�ation and learn all we can about the site.and its influences. The sub-Easks would include: "tc. .. 1.1 Review existing plans far the project area and areas adjacent to the groject area. 1,2 Review plans for current or anticipated projects, 1.3 Investiaate and record existing conditions and influences within and surrounding the project area, including land use; natural features and landmarks; site and bailding conditions; viewsheds; Iand "availabEe" far camponents of the design theme; and other factors effecting the project area. 1.4 Perform a visual evaIuation of the project area, noting highlights, pasitive and negative elements, and other factars that enhance or constrain the implementatio❑ or a design theme. 1.5 Interview city staff and others identifted by the city to determine qaantitative, statistical, regulatory or historicaI information related to the project area or the implementation oi a design theme, 1. b Participate in a tour of the project area and surcounding communzty (the tour wouId be Eecf by city staff and/or representatives of the task force or focus group). Next, FiKGi needs to understand whai is desired. We are proposin� to utilize a workshop process with a defined focus group to facilitate community input. HKGi would wouid work city staff to identify the lcey piayers for- a focus group (which may include representatives of city boards and commissions; key business or property owners; developers of property within or near [he project area; city staff; representatives of other authorities having jurisdiction within th� project area, such as MnDOT; interesfied residents; and others who might be important to task of expioring the qualities of 123 North Thfrd Street, Suite 10fl, iviinneapolis, MN 554Q1-1659 Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838