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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design <br /> Hoisington Koegler GroupInc.IncEEO <br /> 11111 August 1, 1997 <br /> • <br /> Ms. Pamela Sheldon, Community Development Director <br /> City of Mounds View <br /> 2401 Highway 10\ <br /> Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 <br /> RE: Proposal for Highway 10 Design Theme <br /> Dear Ms. Sheldon: <br /> Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for creating a design theme for the <br /> Highway 10 Corridor in Mounds View. This project represents a great opportunity to improve the <br /> corridor's aesthetics and for the community to announce itself, but it is also a way of defining <br /> Mounds View in ways that are compelling and meaningful to the community. Though subtle, there <br /> are patterns and landmarks here that can lend an image and identity unique to Mounds View. This <br /> must be the goal of such a project; to mimic another community's well-designed corridor only <br /> diminishes the qualities and character of your community. <br /> IKGi has been involved with a number of corridors in suburban communities and we have found a <br /> growing desire to establish "gateways" as a way of marking points of entry. The Highway 10 <br /> corridor has no discernible points of arrival, and no apparent structure to provide identity for <br /> Mounds View. One moment you are in Mounds View, the next you are not; development seems to <br /> simply blend communities together so that one place looks very much like anothet We would aim to <br /> create a design theme that is a part of the Mounds View community — a part of this place. <br /> This project presents an opportunity to reflect the spirit of the Mounds View community in a very <br /> direct way — a way that touches every driver on Highway 10 and every resident of the community. <br /> But to make it an accurate reflection, the people of the community must be involved. Community <br /> involvement is one of the hallmarks of HKGi, and the insight that can be gained through the process <br /> of talking to people will be critical to the success of this project. <br /> Please call me if you have any questions you might have regarding our proposal. We look forward to <br /> meeting with you to discuss the project further. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. <br /> ichael Schroeder <br /> Vice President <br /> 7300 Metro Boulevard.Suite 525.Minneapolis.Minnesota 55439 <br />