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TRUNK HIGHWAY (TH) 61 VISIONING STUDY Scope of Work 2 2.1.1. Elected Officials Goal Setting Session – This subtask includes coordinating and leading an in- person goal setting session to be scheduled within the first two weeks upon notice to proceed and held in Summer 2022. Attendees will include elected officials and staff from the County, City of Hugo, MnDOT, other stakeholders, and the consultant team. The purpose of the work session will be to establish the study purpose and need, refine and prioritize goals, identify opportunities and barriers, and determine successful outcomes. We will identify potential venues and secure the meeting location and prepare invitations, meeting agenda and summary, presentation, handouts, and graphics. Information gathered during the goal setting session will be brought forth and refined as needed as information is collected and analyzed as a part of study Tasks 3 and 4. 2.2. Public Involvement Plan – Bolton & Menk will draft a Public Involvement Plan (PIP) within 30 days of contract notice to proceed. The document will be a practical guide identifying vision study inputs, approaches, and integration of public involvement with the overall work plan, including: • Study team roles and processes, addressing involvement of the PMT, the Cities of Hugo and Forest Lake, MnDOT, other stakeholder agencies, and the consulting team • Protocols for informing the Washington County Board and City Councils regarding study progress/status, which will be led by County and City staff • Stakeholder identification, including demographic data collection/tracking per the county’s Title VI plan, and the planned methods to reach them • Coordination and integration of public involvement/outreach with other tasks • Recommended alternatives to maximize the effectiveness of outreach using available resources The draft PIP will be discussed with the PMT at the project kickoff and updated accordingly. It may also be amended periodically throughout the study to manage progress, issues, changes, and stakeholder needs. 2.3. Public Outreach Meetings – This scope of work includes the following public outreach meetings: • Open Houses (2) • Pop-ups (2) • Individual or small-group business/property owner meetings (up to 6) 2.4. Other Outreach Activities – Bolton & Menk will utilize the following strategies to solicit public input and to share study information with interested stakeholders: • Digital/Social Media and Website Content – We will provide content for regular project updates via social media accounts that are maintained and administered by the project partners. Study content will also be developed and provided to Washington County for distribution through a County-hosted project website. Deliverables: Study Goals and Objectives Memo; Goal Setting Session invitations, agendas, summary, presentation, graphics, handouts, and graphics; Public Involvement