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5 KODET ARCHITECTURAL GROUP | CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ▶ Project Understanding and Approach Kodet doesn’t believe that we will have ‘the answer’ right away. Our team has extensive experience with sports and recreational facilities like Mounds View’s Community Center, but every client and every project is unique. Collaboration is critical to how we do our work. The following will be key to our process for the Youth and Amateur Sports Complex Concept Plans and Cost Estimation Study: Creating an Integrated Team with the City of Mounds View, Kodet, and Kraus-Anderson Fostering an Inclusive and Forward Looking Concept Plan and Cost Estimation Process Leveraging Our Experience with Recreational and Sport Complexes ++ An Integrated Team Based on the Feasibility Study conducted by CSL, we recognize that the Mounds View has already put careful thought into the planning of this project. Our proposed team of Kodet Architectural Group and Kraus-Anderson is excited to team with you towards the realization of your vision to become a draw for sports in the region. Much like Kodet, Kraus-Anderson was founded on the values of serving communities and belief that collaborating closely with clients, architects, and the community early on lays the groundwork for success. The value of working with a combined Architect/ Contractor team during the Concept Plan and Cost Estimation process is that we see the full range of possibility for this project; from the minute details and immediate needs to the long term opportunities at the city scale. Engaging Staff and Stakeholders in the Design Process With 35+ years of experience working in the Municipal sector, Kodet understands the importance of staff and stakeholder engagement as a component of the design process. We’ve facilitated participation plans that have engaged a variety of stakeholder groups including specific users, committees, community groups, student organizations, city governments, and the general public. We advocate the fundamental principal that those affected by a decision have the right to be part of the decision making process. We aim to provide information to the Mounds View in a meaningful way and to be clear about how their input has affected the project outcome. There is no ‘One Size Fits All’ in project engagement and Kodet will guide you through the design of a custom approach that best fits the City of Mounds View. Experience with Recreational and Sport Complexes Sport Complexes are vital infrastructure and traditional gathering points within our community. This project will focus on providing a state-of-the-art and efficient Sports Complex facility, we will collaborate to develop a facility which the amenities required to support your current operations and accommodate for future growth. With basketball court design, especially for a potential tournament gym, the accessory areas are as critical as the court itself. First, is providing adequate space around the court for players to step out while running after a ball without ending up in the observer seating or walking areas. Next, is determining how many spectators is desired and providing quality viewing, typically on the long side of the court. Then, providing adequately sized locker rooms for teams, convenient restrooms for all spectators, and a locker room with restroom for referees all enhance the experience. Beyond the gym, creating a wellness room and/ or a weight room allow athletes to train and for the community to come in and use quality equipment. A walking or running track around the upper perimeter is also another amenity sometimes provided to allow dual purpose to these gym areas for winter walkers and birds-eye view standing for games. Finally, to make the experience better for everyone are concessions areas with casual seating for long tournament days.