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City Of Edina, Minnesota
Park Board
Edina City Hall, Council Chambers
March 8, 2016
I. Call To Order
Chair Gieseke called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Chair Gieseke, Members Strother, McAwley, Miller, McCormick,
Dahlien, Greene, Nelson and Student Members Lohani and Crist. Staff present:
Staff: Park Board Staff Liaison Ann Kattreh, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Susan Faus,
Administrative Support Specialist Janet Canton
Absent: Member Good
Member Meyer arrived at 7:08 p.m.
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Greene to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Strother.
Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Strother to approve the Feb. 9, 2016 minutes. Motion seconded by
Nelson. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Election of Officers
Motion made by Gieseke to nominate Member McCormick as Chair of the Park
Board. Motion seconded by Greene.
Motion carried.
Motion made by McCormick to nominate Member Good as Vice Chair of the Park
Board. Motion seconded by Gieseke.
Motion carried.
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B. Tree and Memorial Bench Donation Program
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus explained and went through the details of the
Tree and Memorial Bench Donation Program. Park Board members asked questions and
there was a discussion.
Motion made by Nelson to approve the Tree and Memorial Bench Donation
Program. Motion seconded by Greene.
Motion carried.
C. Creek Valley School Park Donation
Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus informed the Park Board that the city was
approached approximately six months ago by a resident who wants to make a donation
to Creek Valley School Park to honor his late wife; she was an avid tennis player at the
park. Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Faus indicated she has been working very
closely with this donor whose donation is to add a permanent sun shelter and memorial
bench near the tennis courts. She then went through the proposed plans. Members
asked questions and there was a discussion. It was noted this item is set to be on the
April 5 City Council agenda.
VII. Correspondence and Petitions
None
VIII. Chair and Member Comments
Chair McCormick: introduced the new Park Board members Matt Dahlien, Eileen McAwely,
Randy Meyer and Michael Miller. Each new member gave a brief introduction of themselves.
Student Member Lohani: gave an update on his meeting with Member Good regarding
Initiative 5 on the Work Plan “Analysis of current programs and Cost Recovery Expectations
(CRE) for city recreational programs”.
IX. Staff Comments
• Summer registrations started Monday, March 7; unfortunately, the new software
significantly slowed down for the first few hours (the most crucial time). Staff
continued to take registrations over the phone and in person. Golf programs closed
their registration for the day and resumed taking registrations on Tuesday, March at 8
a.m. with no incident.
• The golf course opened today, March 8; the earliest date they have ever opened the
regulation course.
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• The golf dome will remain open until April 14. On April 15 they will have a soft
opening for the new driving range. They will only be hitting off the mats and will not
be hitting off the grass until August. There will be a grand opening the first week of
August for the driving range and new Par 3 Course (now known as the Academy 9).
• Staff is working on finalizing the master plan of the renovation of the regulation
course with Richard Mandell, golf course architect.
• Staff is trying to do more programming at Braemar Golf Course: March 12 they are
offering dinner and a movie; March 23 they are offering a Wine and Canvas class; and
March 26 is Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.
• On March 15 the City Council is being asked to approve the $150,000 donation for the
construction of the Pickleball courts at Rosland Park. If all goes well they will open by
July 4.
• At the Feb. 17 City Council work session the council selected to move forward with
Option B for the Grandview site. There will be an open house for the Grandview site
on Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at the Public Works facility.
• On March 15 the City Council will be asked to make a liquor ordinance change. The
change would give the opportunity for beer and wine sales at Braemar Arena, Braemar
Golf Dome, Van Valkenburg, future activities at Fred Richards Park and the lawn
games area at Centennial Lakes. In addition, the council will be asked to remove the
3.2 non-intoxicating contingency that is currently in their ordinance.
• The April 12 Park Board meeting will be held at Braemar Golf Course; there will also be
a work session with the Arts and Cultural Commission.
• A proposal will be brought to the Park Board at the April 12 meeting regarding the
potential for cross country ski trails and snow tubing at Braemar Park.
X. Adjournment
Motion made by McCormick to adjourn the March 8, 2016 meeting at 8:03 p.m. Motion seconded by
Gieseke. Motion carried.
April 12, 2016
Park Board
Ann Kattreh
Parks & Recreation Director
Grandview Facility Site Fit
Information / Background:
The Grandview Operational and Feasibility Study is progressing according to schedule. At the Feb.
17, 2016 City Council Work Session, the City Council provided direction to the task force to continue
to work on and refine Option B, the Core (Active Adult, Art, Cafe) and Event Venue. With that
direction, HGA has prepared two design options for how this facility could fit onto the Grandview
site with these components. Options 1 and 2 are included in the presentation document.
Staff continues to work with Pros Consulting and Sutton & Associates to refine the program and pro
forma for the facility; however, the focus of this presentation and meeting discussion is on the
architecture and layout of the facility and how it best works on the site and in the surrounding area.
HGA will make a presentation for each option and will take feedback from the Park Board and Arts
& Culture Commission and will utilize this feedback to create one option which will be presented to
the City Council at the April 19 City Council Work Session. HGA will make further refinements
pending City Council feedback. Staff and the task force will continue to work on the program and
pro formas and will make a final presentation for review and comment to the Park Board on May 10,
just one week prior to the City Council final presentation on May 17.
The Park Board and Arts & Culture Commission are asked to provide review and comment on
Option 1 and Option 2 of the Grandview Facility Site Fit. The meeting will be held in the banquet
room at the Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina, MN 55439.
12 April 2016EDINA GRANDVIEW COMMUNITY CENTERPARK BOARD AND ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING
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PROJECT: Edina Grandview Community Center
HGA Commission Number 3857-001-00
FROM: Michael Anderson WRITER’S DIRECT DIAL 612-758-4353
DATE: April 4, 2016
MEETING
Purpose: Community Open House - Resident Comments
Date: March 10, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: City of Edina Public Works
Comments on Boards
How about serpentine walk up to Eden Ave?
Possible two entries for underground parking?
Nice to see performance space
Would prefer building on south side of lot
Access from ramp or street to “Adult” (Active) is a long walk; elevators should be closer
Like the elevation on option 1 the best; like the location of the art center on the north
Would like to see health & fitness as a revenue generator
Prefer option 1 (smoother)
Would like to see an entry to the ramp with separate exit; one in/out entry will be congested on
event nights
Elevators should be located near “Active Adult” area from ramp
How does it compare to current Art Center ____
Too expensive
Art Center is ____
Questions/Comments from Edina Attendees
How will present and future freight train traffic along western edge of site impact the project
site? Will freight train traffic increase? Will trains carry hazardous materials such as oil?
o HGA Response: While there are building mitigation strategies for train noise and
vibration, analysis of train traffic capacity or impact on building programming is
not part of current design scope.
The project costs are too expensive.
o HGA Response: Point will be noted in meeting minutes.
What is the cause of the difference in operating cost projections between the preferred option
and larger options?
o HGA Response: The inclusion of comprehensive fitness programming in larger
building options helps to drive membership and revenue.
Edina Grandview Community Center
April 4, 2016
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Prior design work oriented community center main façade to the north fronting onto proposed
shared street. There is a concern that current designs have changed this orientation.
o HGA Response: Orientation of main entrance and public façade was changed
toward east due to ongoing developments in urban planning of adjacent properties.
Properties to the north have stated that renovation/reconstruction of retail
development will likely not occur on next ten years. Currently, a north façade of
the proposed community center would face onto the rear service yards of retail
businesses. It is recommended that the main entrance and public façade face
toward Arcadia as an existing public way under the control of the City of Edina.
Unless limited by site constraints, seeking to enter buildings in northern climates
from a favorable solar orientation is recommended.
Several attendees expressed support for shifting the proposed community center development
to the south side of the site.
o HGA Response: City leaders have not made any decisions regarding specific site
location. The comments will be carried forward to City staff and council.
M e m o r a n d u m
TO: Edina Grandview Community Center Project Team
FROM: Victor Pechaty WRITER’S DIRECT DIAL 612-758-4226
DATE: V.3 – March 17, 2016
SUBJECT: Proposed Meeting Schedule and Tentative Agenda
December 9, 2015: Task Force - Project Initiation Meeting
Agenda:
I. Introductions
II. Feasibility Process Overview
III. Feasibility Study Master Schedule
IV. Programming Vision
December 17, 2015, 4:30PM: Arts and Culture Commission – Process Overview and Visioning
Jan 5 and 6, 2016: User Group Meetings
Agenda:
I. Introductions and Process Overview
II. Review Preliminary Market Analysis Findings
III. Define Program Vision
a. Define desired programming
b. Establish estimated program capacities
c. Review space/room quantities, sizes, special accommodation
d. Define adjacencies and potential program sharing/synergy within facility
User Groups:
a. Arts (refinement to prior program only)
b. Fitness/Wellness (60-90 min)
c. Senior Center (60-90 min)
d. Community Ed (60 min)
e. Edina Youth (60 min)
January 12, 2016, 7:00PM: Edina Park Board – Process Overview and Visioning
January 21, 2016, 7:30AM: Task Force Meeting
Agenda:
I. Review Market Analysis Findings
II. Review User Group Meeting Results
III. Review Draft Space Program – Building and Site
January 21, 2016, 7:00PM: Community Open House – Program Review/Input
January 28, 2016, 4:30PM: Arts & Culture Commission Review
February 4, 2016, 7:30AM: Task Force Meeting
Agenda:
I. Review Space Program – Building and Site
II. Review Site Fit Diagram
III. Review Preliminary Cost Models: Capital and Operating Costs
IV. Draft Presentation Content for Park Board, Cultural Council, and City Council
February 9, 2016, 7:00PM: Park Board Review
February 17, 2016, 5:30PM: City Council Review
March 10, 2016, 7:30AM: Task Force Meeting
Agenda:
I. Present Site Fit Plan and Massing Options
II. Facilitate Comparative Analysis
III. Define Preferred Option (may be hybrid of options presented)
March 10, 2016, 7:00PM: Community Open House – Design Options Review/Input
March 10+/-, 2016: Traffic Review
April 12, 2016, 7:00PM: Park Board and Arts and Culture Commission – Joint Meeting
April 19, 2016, 5:30PM: City Council Work Session
I. Progress Presentation of Preferred Option
a. Site Plan
b. Floor Plans
II. Review Programming Plan
April 21, 2016, 7:30AM: Task Force Meeting
Agenda:
III. Progress Presentation of Preferred Option
c. Site Plan
d. Floor Plans
IV. Operational Analysis Progress Report
May 5, 2016, 7:30AM: Task Force Meeting
Agenda:
I. Present Final Building and Site Concept
a. Site Plan
b. Floor Plans
c. Exterior Imagery
II. Review Final Programming Plan and ProForma
May 10, 2016, 7:00 PM: Park Board Final Presentation
Agenda:
I. Present Final Building and Site Concept
d. Site Plan
e. Floor Plans
f. Exterior Imagery
II. Present Final Operational Analysis
May 17, 2016: Submit Final Report
April 12, 2016
Park Board
Ann Kattreh
Parks & Recreation Director
Proposed Cross Country Ski Trails at Braemar Park
Information / Background:
On June 2, 2015 the City Council voted to approve Option 5 of the master plan of Braemar Golf
Course. Option 5 includes a new 18-hole regulation course with minimal disturbance. Minimal
disturbance in this case means that the hill on the east side of the golf course will not be removed
either partially or totally. This option allows us to spread 18 holes over the existing 27-hole footprint
to improve play and safety by widening fairways and eliminating forced carries. This also leaves
some golf course property to convert to park land for all residents to utilize for a variety of
recreational pursuits.
Staff will present a preliminary proposal to add cross country ski trails and snow tubing with man-
made snow at Braemar Park. Braemar Park has the potential to be a popular winter recreation area
with tubing, sledding, walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, skijoring and fat tire biking on
both man-made and natural snow while utilizing the beauty and varied terrain of the park. Braemar
Park potentially has the ability to create a 1.25k loop of man-made snow for skiing with
approximately 30% beginner, 20% intermediate and 50% advanced trails. The loop could be used by
the high school cross country ski team and distances in multiples of 5k could be created. The trail
could be used for practices and competition and could potentially be lighted. Due to the steep
terrain and in order to construct the trail in the most cost effective manner, a 50’ wide trail would be
created up and on the top of the hill to create an out and back ski trail for skate and classic style
nordic skiing. The man-made loop could also connect to a natural snow trail that could meander
around the golf course, increasing the percentage of beginner level trails. As many as 10 – 12 snow
tube lanes could be added on the hill on the east side of the golf course at the current location of
hole 21 on the Clunie 9. These new areas could also be utilized during the non-snow months for
walking, biking, running and scenic overlooks. The large, adjacent parking lot is a tremendous asset
to a winter recreation destination as are the clubhouse and Tin Fish restaurant.
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SEH’s Statement of Qualifications is attached. The team would be led by Paul Pasko. Paul has
worked on several projects that involved trail design and snow making, particularly in tight urban
environments. The City of Edina has extensive positive experience working with SEH on a variety of
projects. The city is currently working with SEH on the driving range and par 3 renovations and also
the regulation course renovation projects, specifically on the wetland delineations and Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District and Army Corps of Engineers permitting processes and ecological
enhancements.
Potential Project Timeline:
Park Board Review and Comment April 2016
City Council Presentation May 2016
Hire Design and Consulting Team June 2016
Feasibility and Design June – December 2016
Bid Project January 2017
Construction 2017
Open December 2017
Statement of Qualifications
Winter Recreation at Braemar Park
City of Edina, Minnesota | April 1, 2016
Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists
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RE: Winter Recreation at Braemar Park
City of Edina, Minnesota
Statement of Qualifications (Qualification)
SEH No. P-EDINA 136169
April 1, 2016
Ann Kattreh
Parks & Recreation Director
Parks and Recreation Department
4801 W. 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Dear Ann:
The City of Edina continues to be the leader in providing its citizens with great amenities. The opportunity to help
Edina add its next great amenity, winter recreation at Braemar Park featuring machine made snow (snow), excites
us. Since 2002 the SEH team described by this Qualification has successfully added winter recreation featuring
snow inside metropolitan areas parks in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota.
Our approach in Braemar Park is to first prepare a market analysis/financial model verifying that it makes
financial sense to add winter recreation featuring snow to Braemar Park that can be used by all citizens of Edina.
If it makes sense, we will use our wealth of experience to guide us as we add winter recreation featuring snow to
Braemar Park within close proximity to private property, the golf course, and public streets. Successfully adding
snow to winter recreation under these constraints requires a special blend of winter recreation and municipal
project design skills sets not found in the winter recreation design community. It is a lot different designing winter
recreation inside Braemar Park than it is in the wide open spaces of the Soldier Hollow or Vail or Sunday River
resorts in Utah, Colorado, and Maine respectively.
Our team not only has this special blend, but it has also completed many municipal projects for Edina since the
mid 1980’s. We understand the Community that is Edina and what it takes to successfully complete projects
in Edina. Edina deserves an expert team playing a proactive and pivotal role helping it make great decisions
assuring winter recreation at Braemar Park featuring snow is a successful amenity. The SEH team described
by this Qualification has not only provided feasibility study, market analysis/financial model preparation,
public engagement including project meetings, bid document preparation, permitting, bidding assistance, and
construction phase services for winter recreation projects; but also specifically in Edina.
Besides strong winter recreation design and market analysis/financial model preparation bench strength, a
detailed understanding of how nearby private property owners might view the impacts of winter recreation
are a must. The Representative Projects section of this Qualification demonstrates not only our team’s winter
recreation design and market analysis/financial model preparation bench strength, but also its understanding of
how adding winter recreation needing snow in metropolitan areas can impact nearby property owners.
As a case in point, Paul Pasko will lead our project team as its project manager. Since 1998 and 2002, Paul has
had the pleasure of leading the SEH design teams that completed both our Edina municipal and winter recreation
featuring snow projects respectively. As project manager, Paul will combine his unique knowledge of both winter
recreation inside metropolitan areas and what it takes to successfully complete municipal projects for Edina.
Besides Paul, team members Mike Horn, Ken Taillon, Tom Honer and Deric Deuschle have all not only completed
Edina municipal projects, but also our winter recreation projects needing snow. They all understand how property
owners near Braemar Park might view the impacts of winter recreation. While the resumes contained in this
Qualifications section Names of Specific Individuals Assigned to This Project and Their Relative Experience
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provide detailed accounts of our experience adding winter recreation to parks similar to Braemar Park, below are
a few key items about a few of these individuals.
1. Mike Horn – Quality Assurance / Quality Control: Before joining SEH, Mike was a project manager for Three
Rivers Park District. Mike managed all of Three Rivers Park District’s projects either studying or adding winter
recreation needing snow to Park District parks. As the Park District’s consulting engineer, Paul worked with
Mike on all of those projects. Since joining SEH, and on behalf of Edina, Mike has been inspecting Edina’s
contractor’s work reconstructing both the Driving Range and Executive Golf Course in Braemar Park.
2. Deric Deuschle – Environmental: On behalf of Edina, Deric is providing wetland delineation and environmental
permitting services for the project that will reconstruct the 27-hole golf course to and 18-hole golf course
at Braemar Park. He provided these same services during the reconstruction of both the Driving Range and
Executive Golf Course in Braemar Park.
3. Dave Belin – Market Analysis / Financial Model Preparation: Prepared an analysis and model for Three Rivers
Park District during their study of potential summer time alpine activities at Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area.
4. Mark Meadows – Snowmaking Engineering and Mike Parsons – Noise Impact Study Preparation: Were
both SEH subconsultants on Three Rivers Park District projects to reconstruct the snow making system at
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area and add snowmaking to cross country ski trails in Hyland Lake Park Reserve.
Additionally, Mark was the lead snowmaking engineer for the last two winter Olympic games in Vancouver,
Canada and Sochi, Russia. He is currently designing the snowmaking for 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
5. Toby Muse – Site Civil Engineering: Besides taking over project manager duties from Paul for the last 6 street
and utility reconstruction projects completed by SEH for Edina, Toby is managing Three Rivers Park District’s
project to add the 9-Mile Creek Regional Trail to Edina.
We admire Edina for recognizing the opportunity that reconstructing the 27-hole golf course to 18-holes at
Braemar Park presents to considering adding winter recreation featuring snow. Our experience shows that by
considering both projects together now Edina is already addressing the fact that golf and snow are mutually
exclusive. Many communities do not address this fact until it is too late. The price for that tardiness is usually
expensive rework to an already built golf course. Today golfers want to use a course as late as November and early
as March. During November and March snow is usually being made or melting respectively. We understand this
exclusiveness. Golfers do not want snow to diminish their late or early season golf experience. We respect that.
We also respect that besides understanding what kind of impacts noise and light generated by winter recreation
might have on surrounding private property owners, Edina will need to understand the revenues and expenses
winter recreation will present. We have already developed these understandings for other winter recreation areas
inside other metropolitan areas.
It is of great benefit to Edina that Braemar Park already has a large lit blacktop parking lot, clubhouse (containing
Tin Fish), and adequate electrical power needed for a former municipal water well (now used for only golf course
irrigation) adjacent to the area being considered for winter recreation shown in Exhibit A. This well can likely
become the source of water needed to make snow. Bright green lines in Exhibit A are proposed golf course
features. At a very schematic level, we believe the area shown in Exhibit A can physically contain the following
opportunities for winter recreation with snow that all of Edina’s property owners and visitors can use even when
natural snow is absent without impacting golf.
1. A cross-country skiing trail featuring snow that is about 1.25 kilometers long (loop).
2. The loop could contain about 30, 20, and 50 percent of beginner, intermediate, and difficult terrain levels
respectively.
3. Because the loop can be 1.25 kilometers long, by completing laps of the entire loop common cross-country
race distances in multiples of 5 kilometers can be achieved. These distances may be attractive to Edina High
School’s Nordic Ski Team. Edina could consider hosting high school Nordic ski races on the loop. A sizable
parking lot for cars and buses is already present. Additionally the clubhouse and Tin Fish are probably capable
of handling concession needs of potential race athletes, their coaches, and fans.
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4. Because the loop could be power groomed, it could periodically host other trail oriented activities such as fat-
tire style winter biking and snow shoeing. At the conclusion of these activities, the power-groomer can return
the trails to cross country skiing.
5. The loop can connect to possible cross-country skiing trails, featuring natural snow that Edina may choose to
locate along the edges of Braemar’s proposed 18-hole golf course.
6. As many as 11 snow tubing lanes that could include as many as 2 handle style tows that return tubers to the
top of the hill for another run.
7. Because the snow tubing area could be power groomed, it could periodically host other downhill activities
such as sledding or additional intermediate level cross country skiing trails. At the conclusion of these
activities, the power-groomer can return the area to snow tubing.
Off-winter usage opportunities for this area will likely present themselves to Edina too. Edina may wish to
consider opportunities such as zip wires, mountain biking, walking, running, and scenic overlooks for wedding
event nuptial services and photography opportunities for wedding parties already using the club house.
We are confident that after reviewing the material in this Qualification Edina will see why our project team is
uniquely qualified to deliver a successful project. We have the special blend of winter recreation and municipal
project skill sets needed to design winter activities needing snow on existing park land within hundreds of feet
of private property and public streets. Our combination of park design professionals, real world snowmaking
experience, and market analysis/financial model preparation expertise will ensure that all of the Edina’s
immediate and long-term needs are covered. We look forward to further discussions with Edina on how SEH
can help make this exciting project a reality.
Sincerely,
Paul J. Pasko III, PE
Project Manager
CC: Mike Horn, SEH
Dave Belin, RRC Associates
Mark Meadows, PE, Torrent Engineering and Equipment
Mike Parsons, HDR
Deric Deuschle, SEH
Tom Honer, SEH
Ken Taillon, SEH
Toby Muse, SEH
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SEH Address and Brief History
FIRM OVERVIEW
SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, environmental, and planning
company that helps government, industrial, and commercial clients find answers to the
tough questions they face. Our 700 employee-owners share a common goal: Building a
Better World for All of Us®. This approach reflects a company-wide commitment to
improving the quality of life by designing safer, more sustainable infrastructure for local,
state, and federal units of government, and helping industrial and commercial clients achieve
their business goals. You will find our clients spread out across the United States - with
evidence of our work in 42 states.
HISTORY
What started as a one-person operation more than 88 years ago has transformed into a nationally recognized consulting firm
of more than 700 engineers, architects, planners, and scientists. P.R. Bannister launched SEH in 1927 as P.R. Banister
Consulting Engineers in North St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1934, the office moved to St. Paul to accommodate growth in staff and
clientele. That same year, the company changed its’ name to Banister Engineering Company. We then moved to Roseville,
Minnesota in August 1970, and on October 1, 1971, the name was changed once again to Banister, Short, Elliott, Hendrickson
and Associates. The firm was incorporated on July 1, 1975 and the firm’s new name of Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. was
adopted on July 1, 1977. Today the firm is headquartered in St. Paul and has 30 offices in Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota,
Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Installing force water main pipe and
electric cables for snowmaking for
the Snowmaking and Lighted Trail
Development for Cross-country
Skiing at Hyland Lake Park Reserve –
Bloomington, Minn.
Sound levels caused by operating snowmaking
machines in the neighborhood adjacent
to Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area in
Bloomington, MN.
Sound levels caused by operating
snowmaking machines in the
neighborhood adjacent to Hyland Lake
Park Reserve in Bloomington, MN.
Address:
10901 Red Circle Drive
Suite 300
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Phone: 952.912.2600
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HDR Inc. (HDR)
HDR was founded 90 years ago. They are a leader in performing NEPA noise and vibration
analyses for projects involving surface transportation systems and transit, stationary and
mobile noise sources including combustion turbines, snow-making machines, wind farms,
construction projects, mineral extraction, water delivery/distribution systems, wastewater
treatment facilities, and other architectural, industrial, and infrastructure noise sources. They
can provide:
Subconsultant Name, Address, and Brief History
We have supplemented our team with three subconsultant firms. RRC Associates, Torrent Engineering & Equipment, and HDR
are global leaders in their respective fields.
RRC Associates (RRC)
RRC was founded in 1983, and is the recognized leader in consumer intelligence and strategic
market research for the tourism and recreation industries. RRC provides a broad range of
market research, land use planning, real estate, customer satisfaction, and media and
communications research services. Their focus is on providing high-quality, customized
market research, planning, and analysis services to our clients.
RRC is a full-service research company utilizing a variety of tools including web-based, intercept, kiosk, mail, and phone
surveys and focus groups to meet client needs. Secondary research is also an important tool for RRC for projects such as
competitive analysis and market feasibility studies. Results from their research have been used for branding, positioning,
pricing, and planning decisions by a wide variety of clients.
Torrent Engineering & Equipment (TEE)
TEE was established in 2000. Its two co-owners each have over 30 years of experience
related to snowmaking systems and equipment. TEE encompasses system engineering,
equipment selection and application, and prefabricated systems to provide practical
snowmaking process equipment solutions to their clients. Their expertise includes:
• Mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering
• Snowmaking system design
• Practical knowledge of pumping equipment and controls
• Packaged (prefabricated) pump systems
Address:
701 Xenia Ave. South
Suite 600
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Phone: 763.591.5400
• Process cooling systems
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• Airport Ground Noise Control
• Architectural Studies
• Environmental Assessments (EA) and Impact Statements
(EISImpulsive or Low Frequency Noise)
• Industrial Noise Sources (oil & gas, mining, and water-
related projects)
• FAA Part 150 Studies
• Large & Small Arms Acoustical Analysis
• Noise Monitoring & Modeling (stationary and mobile noise
sources)
• Occupational Noise, Worker Exposure & Noise Reduction
strategies
• Recreational Noise
• Rocket Launch & Commercial Space Flight Noise
• Supersonic/Subsonic Noise
• Training Seminars & Guidelines
• Transportation Noise Sources (maritime, highway, transit,
passenger, freight & high-speed rail)
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Names of Specific Individuals Assigned to
this Project and their Relative Experience
To meet the City of Edina’s needs in designing a Winter Recreational Area, we have assembled a team with direct relevant
experience. The following organizational chart identifies those team members proposed for this project and the roles and
reporting structure. SEH, HDR and TEE team members listed below have been working together since 2002 providing study,
market analysis/financial modelling, noise impact studies, bid document preparation, bidding assistance, and construction
phase services for SEH’s winter recreation projects. Resumes for the individuals identified in the organizational chart follow.
City of Edina
Project Manager
Paul Pasko III, PE
SEH
Snowmaking
Engineering
Mark Meadows, PE
TEE
Electrical Power
Distribution
Tom Honer, PE
SEH
Site Civil Engineering
Toby Muse, PE
SEH
Paul Pasko III, PE
SEH
Market Analysis/Financial
Model Preparation
Dave Belin
RRC
Environmental
Deric Deuschle, CWD
SEH
Lighting
Ken Taillon
SEH
Quality Assurance/
Quality Control
Mike Horn, LA
SEH
Noise Impact Study
Preparation
Mike Parsons
HDR
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Paul J. Pasko III, PE
Project Manager and Site Civil Engineering
Mr. Pasko is a project manager/engineer with 28 years of experience in a wide variety of civil
and municipal engineering projects. Paul’s responsibilities range from project conception to
completion, including preparing scoping level studies, feasibility studies, and preliminary and
final design. He also works on project management, construction administration and staking.
Paul has worked on projects that include snowmaking systems, winter recreation activity
design, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, grading and drainage,
site development and engineering, and streets and roadways. He also brings experience
with public hearings and both written and presented public communications. Paul was the
recipient of the 2015 Charles W. Britzius Distinguished Engineer Award, as decided by the
Minnesota Federation of Engineering, Science and Technology Societies (MFESTS), and he
was named the 2014 Engineer of the Year by the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers
(MnSPE).
EXPERIENCE
Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation Area Phase I (Three Rivers Park District) –
Osseo, Minn.
Project manager of this $1.2 million winter recreation project. Based on a scoping level design
prepared by the Three Rivers Park District staff, Paul coordinated design meetings with Park
District staff and assisted with informational meetings for the Park District Board and its
residential neighbors. Paul also prepared plans, specifications, and cost estimate for civil
site improvements and mechanical and electrical equipment; provided bidding assistance,
and construction administration, observation, and staking; and was responsible for project
management during the construction. The project featured the addition of mechanical and
electrical systems along 2.6 km of existing cross-country ski trails, allowing for snowmaking
activities to occur along these trails. Mechanical and electrical systems were also added
to nine acres of hillside for snowmaking activities on a snow tubing and snowboard and
downhill ski area. Project components included the construction of a 4.1 MG clay-lined
reservoir to store water used to make snow, regrading a nine-acre hillside for downhill skiing,
snowboarding, and snow tubing activities, snowmaking pump skid, 8,500 ft. of steel pipe
connected to 32 snowmaking hydrants, cast-in-place concrete wet well and foundation for
the pump skid and its wood framed pump house, reconstruction of the existing cross-country
ski trail lighting system, reconstruction of an 89-stall bituminous parking lot, stormwater
runoff detention basin, tree clearing plan to make room for the snowmaking pipe network,
realignment of 1,200 ft. of 10 ft. wide bituminous bicycle trail, and a restoration plan for park
areas disturbed by construction.
Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing at Hyland Lake Park
Reserve (Three Rivers Park District) –Bloomington, Minn.
Project manager on the $4.2 million improvement project including snowmaking and lighted
trail development for cross country skiing for Hyland Lake Regional Park. Paul prepared plans
and a cost estimate for civil site improvements and mechanical and electrical equipment. The
project featured the addition of mechanical and electrical systems along five km of existing
and proposed cross-country ski trails allowing for snowmaking activities to occur along these
trails. Project components included the construction of an intake pipe from Hyland Lake for
water used to make snow, reconstruction of an existing boat ramp adjacent to the proposed
intake pipe, snowmaking pump skid, 11,900 ft. of steel pipe connected to 42 snowmaking
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
Minnetonka, Minn.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Safety Training Refresher
(2012)
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer in
Minnesota (# 24628, 1996) and
Illinois (#062-048410, 1993)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
City Engineers Association of
Minnesota (CEAM), Member
(1996–present)
Minnesota Society of
Professional Engineers (MSPE),
Member (1996–present)
Secretary (1999–2003)
American Public Works
Association (APWA) Minnesota
Chapter,
Member (1996–present)
Education and Training
Subcommittee, Member
(2010–present)
AWARDS
2014 Engineer of the Year,
Minnesota Society of
Professional Engineers (MSPE)
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
hydrants, cast-in-place concrete wet well and foundation for the pump skid and its wood framed pump house, reconstruction
of the existing cross-country ski trail lighting system, tree clearing plan to make room for the snowmaking pipe network, and a
restoration plan for park areas disturbed by construction.
Dellwood Park Winter Recreation Area (Lockport Area Township Park District) – Lockport, Ill.
Project manager for a schematic level sketch of park improvements, opinions of construction costs, and yearly operating
costs and revenues for the winter recreation area. Paul prepared a forces and issues matrix outlining pros and cons of impacts
on various specific project elements. Recognizing the satisfaction visitors already experience sledding at Dellwood Park
caused the Lockport Area Township Park District to ask itself if that satisfaction could be a source of revenue, particularly if
winter recreation activities supported by machine-made snow, snow tubing and snowboarding, were added to Dellwood Park.
Paul completed schematic level investigations into the best location in the park for snow tubing and snowboarding, possible
water sources for snowmaking operations, scope of slope side operations, and possible locations for parking lots, He also
completed geotechnical investigations looking for bedrock depths, socio-political issues such as impacts of construction and
winter operations on nearby existing neighborhoods and the likelihood of unearthing native American and civil war artifacts
during construction. Other tasks included looking at sources of electricity for snowmaking operations and slope lighting for
night time operations.
Battle Creek Regional Park East (Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department) – St. Paul, Minn.
Project manager for the study for adding snowmaking to an existing sledding hill and cross-country ski trails within the park
at an estimated cost of $2.7 million. The study featured adding mechanical and electrical systems to a 5.7 acre sledding hill
and along 2.5 km of cross-country ski trails to allow for snowmaking activities. Furthermore, area lighting was added to the
sledding hill to convert the hill from a sledding to a snowboard and downhill ski area. Project components studied included
the construction of a 1.9 MG plastic-lined reservoir to store water used to make snow, implications of filling the reservoir with
water from City-owned water main, snowmaking pump skid, 7,200 ft. of steel pipe connected to 36 snowmaking hydrants,
cast-in-place concrete wet well and foundation for the pump skid and its wood framed pump house, and reconstruction of the
existing cross-country ski trail lighting system.
Clifton E. French Regional Park Feasibility Study (Three Rivers Park District) – Plymouth, Minn.
Project manager for preparation of a study adding snowmaking to an existing sledding hill and cross country ski trails within
the park at an estimated cost of $5.6 million. The study featured adding mechanical and electrical systems to a 0.7 acre sliding
hill and along 2.5 km of cross-country ski trails to allow for snowmaking activities. Project components studied included the
construction of a 6.7 MG clay-lined reservoir to store water used to make snow, implications of filling the reservoir with water
from City-owned water main, snowmaking pump skid, 11,500 ft. of steel pipe connected to 46 snowmaking hydrants, cast-in-
place concrete wet well and foundation for the pump skid and its wood framed pump house, and reconstruction of the existing
cross-country ski trail lighting system.
Country Club Neighborhood Street and Utility Reconstruction – City of Edina, Minn.
Project manager and construction administrator for the temporary sanitary sewer and water main pipe networks, extensions
of the existing storm sewer network, stormwater runoff treatment manholes, and street section reconstruction for a total
cost of $13.2 million. The project featured conventional aggregate base, bituminous paving, and replacement of existing
curb and gutter, sidewalk spot repairs, replacement of existing road signage, and the reconstruction of the existing street
light network. It included working with residents to mutually agree on a solution to the cut-through vehicle traffic in the
northeast part of Edina in which the project is located. Residents requesting that cut-through traffic be addressed came not
just from Edina, but also from the border Cities of St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. The project then applied every trenchless
utility reconstruction method known to the industry to reconstruct all of the public utilities along five miles of streets while
not removing any boulevard trees. Utility reconstruction included reconstructing the City-owned water service pipe to the
curb stop and the privately owned sanitary service pipe in the right-of-way. Paul prepared feasibility studiesand coordinated
open houses, contractor think tank workshops, and neighborhood meetings. He also presented the project to the City’s
Transportation Commission, Heritage Preservation Board and Council. Paul was responsible for the plans, specifications,
cost estimates, bid assistance to the City, and provided construction administration, observation, staking, and project
management during construction.
Paul J. Pasko III, PE Continued
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Pamela Park Neighborhood Street Improvements – City of Edina, Minn.
Project manager for this $2.3 million reconstruction of the local streets. As part of their five-year Capital Improvement Plan,
the City identified this neighborhood as needing street reconstruction. Paul prepared feasibility studies, coordinated open
houses and neighborhood meetings, prepared plans, specifications, cost estimates, and provided bidding assistance to the
City. The project included spot repairs of sanitary sewer; spot repairs of water main; storm sewer extensions using both open
cut and horizontal directional drilling methods; stormwater runoff treatment manholes and biotreatment swales; street
sections consisting of both conventional and recycled aggregate bases; bituminous paving; construction of new curb and
gutter and rehabilitation of existing curb and gutter. The project also featured the addition of a drain tile pipe along both sides
of each street using trenchless construction methods. The drain tile is connected to the neighborhood storm sewer pipe
network. Homeowners were encouraged to connect their sump pump discharge hoses to this drain tile to prevent discharges
into the City’s sanitary sewer pipe network.
St. John’s Park Neighborhood Street Improvements – City of Edina, Minn.
Project manager for a $1.7 million project reconstructing the local streets. As part of their five-year Capital Improvement
Plan, the City identified this neighborhood as needing street reconstruction. Paul prepared feasibility studies; coordinated
open houses and neighborhood meetings; prepared plans, specifications, and a cost estimate; provided bid assistance to
the City; and provided construction administration, observation, staking, and project management during construction.
The project included spot repairs and cured-in-place pipe lining of sanitary sewer; spot repairs of water main; storm sewer
extensions; stormwater runoff treatment manholes; street sections consisting of both conventional and recycled aggregate
bases; bituminous paving; construction of new curb and gutter and rehabilitation of existing curb and gutter. The project also
featured the addition of a drain tile pipe along both sides of each street using trenchless construction methods. The drain
tile is connected to the neighborhood storm sewer pipe network. Homeowners were then encouraged to connect their sump
pump discharge hoses to this drain tile to prevent discharges into the City’s sanitary sewer pipe network
Paul J. Pasko III, PE Continued
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Mike Horn, LA
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Mr. Horn has wide-ranging experience in the management of rural, urban and regional
planning projects where ideation and creativity is the foundation of his approach. Mike is a
senior project manager, respected industry leader and technical specialist in the areas of
landscape architecture and planning. He specializes in park assessments and development,
ADA and universal design, snowmaking applications, play area development and boat/fishing
access. Mike has extensive knowledge of trail design from mountain hiking trails and cross-
county ski trails to paved multi-use trails.
EXPERIENCE AS A PROJECT MANAGER FOR THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT PRIOR TO
JOINING SEH
Elm Creek Park Reserve – Winter Recreation Area Phase I – Osseo, Minnesota
Project manager of the design and construction for snowmaking, water storage, x-country
ski trails, snow tubing, downhill area, and ski chalet. Mike was responsible for meeting
expectation of the Three Rivers Park District’s Superintendent and Board of Commissioners
to complete the snowmaking phase prior to the winter season.
Location Study for Winter Recreation Featuring Machine Made Snow at Clifton E. French,
Hyland Lake, and Elm Creek Park Reserves
Project manager directing the feasibility study between three parks to determine the next
park to develop into a winter recreation facility for x-county skiing. Mike worked closely with
Park District staff and the consulting firm to determine trail routing, water acquisition and
cooling, parking and infrastructure requirements, permitting, and projected user base.
Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing at Hyland Lake Park
Reserve – Bloomington, Minnesota
Project manager for the design and development of snowmaking and trail routing for five
kilometers of x-country skiing. Mike worked closely with park commissioners and staff to
provide both a beginner and challenging trail routing for a variety of ski users.
Hyland Bush Anderson Lakes Park Reserve – Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area (HSSA)–
Bloomington, Minnesota
Project manager for the economic feasibility and master plan for the revitalization of the
popular HSSA ski area. Mike worked closely with City of Bloomington Planners, Park District
Superintendent and Board of Commissioners to develop off-season revenue opportunities, in
addition to parking and site strategies to relieve congestion in the surrounding neighborhood.
EXPERIENCE SINCE JOINING SEH
Arden Neighborhood A – Utility and Street Reconstruction – Edina, Minnesota
Public relations and resident project representative for the Arden A neighborhood for utility
and street replacement for over 200 residences. Mike was the primary contact person during
construction for homeowners, fielding all questions and concerns and providing weekly web
based updates. Mike was also the primary inspector of contracted work associated with
water and sewer replacement.
Braemar Executive Golf Course 2015 Reconstruction – Edina, Minnesota
Inspector for erosion control measures during construction. Mike attended weekly
construction meetings and provided inspection services to assure all erosion control
structures were maintained or provided recommendations for additional measures if needed
in specific areas.
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
Minnetonka, Minn.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Horticulture (Landscape
Design Option)
Montana State
University-Bozeman
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Project Management
University of
Minnesota-Minneapolis
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Landscape Architect in
Minnesota (#41906, 2002)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Landscape
Architecture (ASLA), Member
(2002–present)
AWARDS
1999 Award of Excellence,
Montana Fish, Wildlife and
Parks
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Mark R. Meadows, PE
TORRENT Engineering & Equipment
Snowmaking Engineer
Qualifications:
Mark has over 25 years of engineering experience related to snowmaking system design and installation worldwide. His
experience includes complete system design, equipment specification and application, project management, and on-site
engineering supervision and inspection.
Mark was the lead snowmaking engineer as part of the design team for the last two winter Olympics, Whistler/Cypress
(Vancouver) and Rosa Khutor (Sochi), and is presently involved in planning for the 2018 winter games in South Korea.
Mark is the lead snowmaking engineer for clients North American including Vail Resorts, Aspen Skiing Company, Peak
Resorts, and Powder Corporation among others.
Mark has been a co-owner of Torrent since 2000.
Education:
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Associates Degree, Design and Drafting
Alfred State College
Professional Registration:
NYS Professional Engineer, License 071591
CA Professional Engineer, License M 31632
CO Professional Engineer, License 38008
AZ Professional Engineer, License 45955
PA Professional Engineer, License PE078860
Recent Projects:
SEH / Hyland Lake, MN - 2013
New snowmaking system design for cross-country ski area including pump station and trail piping
SMI / Thaiwoo, China - 2013
Detailed snowmaking system design for a new large resort
Stowe, VT - 2013
Booster pump station design
Sunday River, ME - 2012
Snowmaking system analysis and master planning services
Arizona Snowbowl, AZ -2011
Final design installation drawings and specifications for complete new airless type snowmaking system including piping,
electrical, pump station, and water cooling
Aspen Highlands, CO - 2011
Snowmaking system expansion engineering
Copper Mountain, CO - 2011
Mountain system, pump station, and compressor expansion for early season race training venue snowmaking coverage
Mount Snow, VT - 2009-10
Major pumping infrastructure upgrade including withdrawal, transfer, and two on-mountain booster pump stations
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of
WI Madison, 1997
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
PE – Minnesota (#45493)
Oregon (#81444)
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Noise Control
Engineering
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
40-Hour Hazardous Waste
Site Training (HAZWOPER)
HDR TENURE
16+ Years
INDUSTRY TENURE
17+ Years
TRAINING
NHI Course #142051
Highway Traffic Noise
Transit Noise & Vibration
Impact Assessment
Trained Missouri DOT on
TNM Analyses
Michael J. Parsons, PE, INCE
Civil Engineer/Noise Specialist
Mr. Parsons is a civil engineer with over 16 years of experience finding creative
solutions to address noise and vibration on projects throughout Minnesota and North
America. He has extensive experience performing NEPA noise and vibration
analyses for projects involving surface transportation systems and transit, stationary
and mobile sources including combustion turbines, snow-making machines, wind
farms, construction projects, mineral extraction, water delivery/distribution systems,
wastewater treatment facilities, and other architectural, industrial, and infrastructure
noise sources.
HDR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area Noise Study, Bloomington, MN. HDR was hired
to perform the noise analysis for the proposed expansion of the Hyland Ski and
Snowboard Area snow making process. Existing noise levels were measured in the
project area, and future noise levels were predicted using Cadna-A with the proposed
snow making machines operating. Results were summarized in a technical report.
Noise Study for Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country
Skiing at Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington, MN. HDR was hired to perform
the noise analysis for the affects on private property owners close to existing cross
country ski trail segments to potentially receive machine made snow. Existing noise
levels were measured in the project area, and future noise levels were predicted
using Cadna-A with the proposed snow making machines operating. Results were
summarized in a technical report.
MnDOT Cayuga Noise Analysis. The Cayuga Project is located on I-35E between
University Avenue and Maryland Avenue in Saint Paul, MN. The scope of the project
includes reconstruction and realignment of I-35E. Thirteen bridges will be replaced or
constructed. Among the significant improvements, the existing Pennsylvania
Avenue/I-35E interchange will be replaced by a new interchange at Cayuga Street,
correcting the current safety and operational issues at Pennsylvania and improving
access for Saint Paul's recently constructed Phalen Boulevard corridor. Capacity will
be added in each direction and the existing roadway geometry will be improved. A
noise analysis was performed of the existing and proposed roadway using the
Mn/DOT MINNOISE model. A public meeting was held to discuss and solicit desire
for the noise walls that were designed as part of the noise analysis.
MnDOT TH 100 Noise and Air Quality Analysis. Mr. Parsons was the Project
Manger and lead noise analyst for the TH 100 Noise and Air Quality Analysis. This
project is located in St. Louis Park, MN and evaluated the TH 100 reconstruction and
auxiliary lane addition from 36th Street to Cedar Lake Road, including the cross
streets of Cedar Lake Road, Minnetonka Boulevard, Highway 7/County Road 25, and
36th Street. The final product will assist the State in writing the required
environmental documentation and also assist the state with the required public
involvement process to gain municipal consent. The newly enacted, 2011 state noise
policy was followed throughout this project including hosting and leading the Noise
Advisory Committee meetings with area residents and the balloting of benefited
receptors.
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Deric R. Deuschle, CWD
Environmental
Mr. Deuschle is a senior scientist with 16 years of environmental consulting and ecological
research experience. Deric is an aquatic ecologist and leader of SEH’s natural resources
team. Deric provides project management and technical leadership for wetland services,
such as delineations, permitting, mitigation siting and design, and monitoring. He produces
environmental documents including environmental assessments (EA), environmental
assessments worksheets (EAW), and EISs. Deric brings expertise in threatened and endangered
species surveys, tree inventories, water quality analysis, aquatic invertebrate ecology, stream
and large river ecology, fish and wildlife studies, nutrient loading analysis, GIS, and GPS.
EXPERIENCE
Braemar Golf Course Driving Range and Executive Course Reconstruction – City of Edina,
Minn.
Aquatic ecologist leading the wetland delineations and permitting for the reconstruction of
the driving range and the nine-hole executive course. Project included a determination of
jurisdictional status of wetlands, with the determination that the majority of aquatic features
were incidental or not waters of the United States. A small wetland was created as mitigation for
unavoidable impacts, and extensive areas of short grass prairie and oak savanna were created or
restored to provide ecological restoration as a course augmentation. Erosion control inspections
were completed throughout the reconstruction to support NPDES permit requirements.
Braemar Golf Course Reconstruction – City of Edina, Minn.
Aquatic ecologist leading the wetland delineations and permitting for the reconstruction
and consolidation of the Braemar Golf Course from 27 to 18 holes. Project included wetland
delineations, functions and values assessments, and permitting for minor wetland impacts.
A six-acre wetland and floodplain mitigation site was designed along the South Fork of
Nine Mile Creek, as were the establishment of upland buffer and oak savanna to integrate
ecological enhancement within the course design.
Feasibility Study of Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing at
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (Three Rivers Park District) – City of Bloomington, Minn.
Aquatic ecologist on the analysis of Hyland Lake water temperatures to determine the
feasibility of using the lake as a water source for machine made snow for use on cross-
country ski trails. Deric completed analysis and assessment of when ice-in would occur on
the lake as a surrogate for predicting when snow-making operations could begin in the fall.
Bid Document Preparation and Construction Phase Services for Snowmaking and Lighted
Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing at Hyland Lake Park Reserve – City of
Bloomington, Minn.
Aquatic ecologist who oversaw the wetland delineations, permitting, and water appropriation
for the trail alignment and placement of utilities to create snow on a cross-country ski circuit.
The project also required agency coordination for permitting of an intake structure and water
appropriation from Hyland Lake and for wetland impacts associated with the project from
placement of electrical and water utilities, and the pump house.
D&I Railroad Relocation – Hawarden, Iowa.
Project manager for the completion of a Categorical Exclusion for the relocation of two miles
of railroad currently located on an unstable slope along the Big Sioux River. The project
required the completion of wetland delineations, review of cultural resources, threatened
and endangered species, and floodplain determination. The document was approved by the
Federal Rail Authority and approved for a federal grant.
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
St. Paul, Minn.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Biology
University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse
Bachelor of Science
Biology
Winona State University
Winona, Minn.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
MnDOT, Hydinfra (2005, 2007)
Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources, Karner
Blue Butterfly HCP Monitoring
(2008)
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Wetland Delineator
(CWD) (2005), University of
Minnesota-Water Resources
Center
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
(Specialist)
OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER
(Refresher) (2014), SEH
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
Open Space Commission, City
of Andover, Minn., Chairman
(2007)
Elm Creek Watershed
Management Commission, Vice
Chairman (2002–2007)
Wetland Professionals
Association, Member (2001)
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Toby Muse, PE
Site Civil Engineering
Mr. Muse is a senior project manager with 16 years of experience who leads and facilitates
site civil planning and design and construction services, including numerous park projects
and City of Edina neighborhood and street reconstruction projects. He has worked on project
design elements that include roads, trails, bridges, boardwalks and parking lots, and utility
systems including stormwater detention/conveyance, sanitary sewer, water distribution,
lighting and traffic signals.
EXPERIENCE
Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail (Three Rivers Park District) – Edina, Minn.
Project manager for this six+ mile segment of regional trail through the City of Edina. Led
planning, design and construction services for design of the trail that adhered to MnDOT
federal/state aid design standards. Developed detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates
and easements. Challenges included finding design solutions for a alignment that traversed
through wetlands, floodplains, and developing residential and commercial corridors including
over MnDOT trunk highways and under 70th Street via pedestrian bridges and a box culvert.
Fish Lake Regional Park Pavement Rehabilitation (Three Rivers Park District) – Maple
Grove, Minn.
Project manager responsible for design and construction administration of this regional
park improvement project. Responsibilities included the development of detailed plans,
specifications, and cost estimates. Project rehabilitated parking lots, roads, trails, and a boat
ramp. Included design of a porous concrete paver block system within the parking bays of
the main visitor center parking lot, aquatic invasive species station, LED lighting, design of
new water and sewer services by horizontal directional drill to serve a maintenance building
and development of a robust construction staging and sequencing plan to facilitate park
programs during construction of the roads and parking lots.
Edina Project Portfolio
Project manager responsible for feasibility study development, preliminary and final design,
cost estimating, preparation of plans and specifications and construction administration.
• Arden Park D Roadway Improvements
• 54th Street Reconstruction
• Normandale Neighborhood Roadway Improvements
• Richmond Hills Park Roadway Improvements
• Gallagher Drive Reconstruction
• Minnehaha Woods Neighborhood Roadway Improvements
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
Minnetonka, Minn.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineering
University of North Dakota-
Grand Forks
REGISTRATIONS/
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Engineer in
Minnesota (#43364, 2004)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
Minnesota Public Works
Association (MPWA), Member
(2007-present)
City Engineers Association of
Minnesota (CEAM), Member
(2007-present)
Minnesota Society of
Professional Engineers (MSPE),
Member (2007-present)
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Thomas D. Honer, PE
Electrical Power Distribution
Mr. Honer is an electrical design, construction, engineering manager with more than 15 years
of experience in the power and control system design. Tom has been involved in designs,
evaluation, and construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, hotels with
water parks, parks and recreational park centers, industrial and commercial projects, and
transmission. He is responsible for the design and preparation of construction documents
for power distribution, lighting, motor controls, instrumentation, SCADA, and standby power.
Tom also has experience in all voltage ranges from low voltage (0-480 volt), medium voltage
(4.160-38kV) and high voltage. (69-230 kV). His design experience also includes fire alarm,
lightning protection, and management of electrical projects from conceptual phase to
completion of construction.
Tom’s experience includes electrical and control design with specialty systems that
include generators for emergencies, backup power, and peak shaving, electrical equipment
evaluation, and replacement. He has also dealt with complex distribution projects where
voltage drop is a major concern.
EXPERIENCE
Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing for Hyland Lake
Regional Park (Three Rivers Park District) – Bloomington, Minn.
Oversaw electrical group construction activities for project which featured the addition of
electrical infrastructure along 5K of cross-country ski trails allowing for trail lighting and
snowmaking operations. Electrical systems were also added to 2.9 acres of hillside for
lighting and snowmaking operations on an existing sledding area.
Mercury Removal – City of Hibbing, Minn.
Electrical engineer for the design of 480 volt service to new filter building from existing
service on site. Project included layout power, lighting, and controls for filter equipment. New
programmable logic controller panel connected to existing system. Tom resized and designed
new backup generation system to operate entire plant and used for peak shaving, 1000 kW
gen set. Designed 2012-2013, Construction 2013 to present.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements – City of Mora, Minn.
Electrical engineer for modification to exiting facility, new pumping building, and modification
to existing lift stations. Tom evaluated existing electrical equipment and provided design
modification for new electrical equipment, controls, and SCADA. Equipment consisted of
new motors control centers, upgrade utlity power, backup generation, instrumentation and
controls, and upgrade SCADA system.
Tracy Avenue Roundabout – City of Edina, Minn.
Lighting Designer for a roundabout along collector roadways. Ken prepared construction
documents for the design which specified LED lighting equipment capable of connecting to
the City’s intelligent lighting control system.
Arden Park – City of Edina, Minn.
Lighting Designer for a residential decorative street lighting installation within the Arden Park
neighborhood. Ken prepared construction documents for the design which incorporated
a new LED lighting system. Ken was also responsible for project administration, and
construction observation.
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
St. Paul, Minn.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Electrical Engineering
North Dakota State
University-Fargo
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer in
Alberta (#183202, 2014),
California (#19064, 2009),
Colorado (#PE-43529, 2009),
Idaho (#14106, 2010),
Illinois (#062062283, 2010),
Indiana (#PE11011500, 2010),
Iowa (#19681, 2010),
Kansas (#20838, 2009),
Louisiana (#PE.0035221,
2010),
Minnesota (#45519, 2006),
Montana (#19682, 2010),
Nebraska (#E13252, 2010),
North Dakota (#5634, 2006),
Oregon (#84190PE, 2010),
South Dakota (#10208, 2010)
Virginia (#0402046738, 2009),
Washington (#46832, 2010),
Wisconsin (#40371, 2009), and
Wyoming (#12710, 2010)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
North Central Electrical League
(NCEES), Member (2013)
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Kenneth S. Taillon
Lighting
Mr. Taillon has 21 years of experience in a wide variety of outdoor lighting projects for
government agencies across the upper Midwest. Ken’s work focuses on roadway lighting for
state highways, commercial and residential areas, downtown streetscapes, and lighting for
parks, parking lots, and sports facilities. His areas of expertise include lighting planning and
policy development, design, specifications, construction observation, equipment photometric
and mechanical evaluation, intelligent lighting management systems, solid state (LED)
lighting equipment, and addressing operation and maintenance issues.
EXPERIENCE
Battle Creek Regional Park East (Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department) – St.
Paul, Minn.
Lighting and electrical specialist for a study for the addition of snowmaking and lighting to an
existing sledding hill and cross-country ski trails within the park. Ken was responsible for the
study which featured adding electrical and lighting systems to a 5.7 acre sledding/skiing hill
and along 2.5 km of cross-country ski trails to allow for snowmaking, trail and site lighting.
Snow Tubing Feasibility Study (Saint Croix National Golf and Event Center) – Somerset, Wis.
Prepared feasibility study to add snowmaking and lighting to an existing driving range at
the golf course to enable winter snow tubing. Ken completed the study which featured
the addition of electrical infrastructure to a 5.0 acre driving range to accommodate for
snowmaking and site lighting.
Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing for Hyland Lake
Regional Park (Three Rivers Park District) – Bloomington, Minn.
Project manager for electrical equipment improvements. Ken prepared plans and cost
estimates which featured the addition of electrical infrastructure along 5K of cross-country ski
trails allowing for trail lighting and snowmaking operations. Electrical systems were also added
to 2.9 acres of hillside for lighting and snowmaking operations on an existing sledding area.
Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation Area Phases I & 2 (Three Rivers Park District) –
Osseo, Minn.
Lighting and electrical design for a parking lots, tubing, and downhill ski hills, illuminated
cross-country ski trail and training area, and snowmaking facilities. Ken provided
construction documents and construction administration for the installation of new park
electrical and lighting systems. The electrical system involved the design for the installation
of new lighting and snowmaking facilities, and associated equipment. Assisted with electrical
and lighting design for 8,300 sq. ft. visitors center.
Country Club Area, Lighting Improvements – City of Edina, Minn.
Lighting Designer for a residential decorative street lighting installation within the Country
Club neighborhood. Ken prepared construction documents for the design which incorporated
a new lighting system with numerous existing lighting circuits. Ken was also responsible for
project administration, and construction observation.
SEH OFFICE LOCATION
St. Paul, Minn.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Applied Science
Industrial Technology
(Electronics, Management)
University of Minnesota–Duluth
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Roadway Lighting Design
(06/2001), Minnesota
Department of Transportation
(MnDOT)
Traffic Signal Design
(05/1996), University of
Minnesota
CERTIFICATIONS
Signal and Lighting II, Design
and Inspection (2010),
Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
Illuminating Engineering
Society (IES), Member
Vadnais Heights Planning
Commission, Former Member
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Industrial Park Lighting Improvements – City of Edina, Minn.
Project Manager of a stand-alone street lighting project that involved the replacement of existing lighting systems that have
outlived their useful life. The new state-of-the-art system incorporates dimmable LED lighting units and a control system that
provides revenue grade metering and monitoring of luminaire operating hours, and operating characteristics. The system
enables the City to assign specific lighting units to unique operating and lighting level schedules. The system currently dims
the lighting units to lower levels during off-peak hours. Ken was responsible for the design including complete construction
document preparation, project administration, and construction observation.
Tracy Avenue Roundabout – City of Edina, Minn.
Lighting Designer for a roundabout along collector roadways. Ken prepared construction documents for the design which
specified LED lighting equipment capable of connecting to the City’s intelligent lighting control system.
Arden Park – City of Edina, Minn.
Lighting Designer for a residential decorative street lighting installation within the Arden Park neighborhood. Ken prepared
construction documents for the design which incorporated a new LED lighting system. Ken was also responsible for project
administration, and construction observation.
Kenneth S. Taillon Continued
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Production Schedule
Our team’s special blend of winter recreation and municipal project design skills sets tell us the following production schedule
is feasible for possibly adding winter recreation to Braemar Park..
Production Milestone Date Comment
Receive Notice to Proceed with Feasibility Study Spring 2016
Host Public Information Meeting to Present the
Proposed Project not only to Braemar Park’s
Neighbors, but also Interested Residents and Visitors
Late Summer 2016
Present Feasibility Study to City Council for
Consideration of Accepting the Study and Ordering the
Preparation of Bidding Documents
Early Fall 2016
27-hole Golf Course Closes for Reconstruction to an
18-hole Golf Course
Fall 2016 While not part of possible Winter Recreation
Park construction, this date is nevertheless
significant.
Prepare Bidding Documents Fall / Winter 2016
Open Bids and Award a Construction Contract Late Winter 2017
Construction Spring – Fall 2017
Open Winter Recreation for Business December 2017 Weather dependent
Open 18-hole Golf Course for Business Summer 2018 While not part of possible Winter Recreation
Park construction, this date is nevertheless
significant.
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Winter Recreational Park
Sioux City, Iowa
With the exception of Mike Horn, Toby Muse and Mike Parsons, the
entire team listed in this Qualification is working on this soon to be
completed project. This project is too current to show up yet in the
resumes included with this Qualification.
Completed a feasibility study, including a market analysis/financial model,
for civil site improvements and mechanical and electrical equipment for this $17.9 million dollar project that will add both nordic
and downhill skiing, and snow tubing featuring machine-made snow plus outdoor ice skating rinks to Cone Park located within
Sioux City. The study included schematic level design of a chalet supporting both winter and possible summer time activities.
Activities were added to Cone Park in three phases. We also completed bid document preparation services for civil site
improvements and mechanical and electrical equipment for the $4.3 million ‘Start-Up’ phase adding snow tubing with its
supporting machine made snow, area lighting, and ski lift infrastructure. The City will open bids during May 2016. We anticipate
providing construction administration and inspection services during summer through winter 2016.
Project components include tree clearing to make room not just for nordic and downhill skiing and snow tubing, but also for
the snowmaking pipe network itself; constructing an intake pipe from an on-site stormwater detention pond for water used to
make snow; cast-in-place concrete wet well and foundation for the pump skid and its pump house next to the detention pond;
snowmaking pump skid itself; steel pipe connecting the pump house to snowmaking hydrants out in Cone Park; area lighting
for nordic and downhill skiing and snow tubing; public meetings with adjacent property owners; and a restoration plan for park
areas disturbed by construction.
Reference:
City of Sioux City, Iowa
Matt Salvatore – Parks and Recreation Director
401 Gordon Dr. P.O. Box 447
Sioux City, Iowa 51102
712.224.5126
Year Completed: 2017
Representative Projects
Our qualified team has already provided feasibility study, market analysis/financial model, and bid document preparation
services plus public meetings and bidding assistance, plus construction phase services for winter recreation projects
featuring activities that require machine-made snow (snow) inside metropolitan areas for many projects similar to this one at
Braemar Park. The following pages demonstrate that experience and includes references for those projects.
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Snowmaking Study, Battle Creek Regional
Park East
Reference:
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department
Greg Mack, Director
2015 N. Van Dyke Street
Maplewood, Minnesota 55109-3796
651.748.2500
Year Completed: 2007- Present
City of St. Paul, Minn.
Completed a study to add snowmaking to a sledding hill and cross-
country ski trails within the existing park at an estimated cost of
$2.7 million. The study featured adding mechanical and electrical
systems to a 5.7 acre sledding hill and along 2.5 km of cross-country
ski trails to allow for snowmaking activities. Furthermore, area
lighting was added to the sledding hill to convert the hill from a
sledding to a snowboard and downhill ski area. Project components
studied included the construction of a 1.9 million gallon plastic-lined
reservoir to store water used to make snow, implications of filling
the reservoir with water from City-owned water main, snowmaking
pump skid, 7,200 feet of steel pipe connected to 36 snowmaking
hydrants, cast-in-place concrete wet well and foundation for the
pump skid and its wood framed pump house, and reconstruction of
the existing cross-country ski trail lighting system.
Gamehaven Reservoir Park, Winter Recreation Concept
Plan/Letter of Endorsement (Rochester Active Sports Club)
Reference:
Rochester Active Sports Club
Michael O’Connor,Member
507.319.0142
Year Completed: 2014 to Present
Rochester, Minn.
The Rochester Active Sports Club (RASC) asked us to provide a letter of endorsement
for RASC’s efforts to add infrastructure to support winter action sports at the park
because they knew we have extensive experience adding this type of infrastructure
to similar projects in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. They needed our letter to
secure the City of Rochester’s backing to pursue funds for this infrastructure from
Minnesota’s Destination Medical Center funding program for Rochester. Our preliminary
investigations of the park found that the proximity to the City of Rochester and its
population is key to the Park’s success. Besides becoming a regional cross-country
skiing asset, a lit trail network featuring dependable machine made snow will provide
a good venue for area high school and collegiate teams to conduct both practices
and competitions. We found that the infrastructure installed for winter action sports
would likely not interfere with summer action sports in the Park. Our endorsement was
contingent upon the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources allowing the use of
water from the pool behind its dam for snowmaking and the installation of infrastructure
to support action sports in the vicinity of both its dam and the dam’s emergency
overflow structure. Our letter of endorsement addressed snowmaking, cross-country
skiing trail network, tubing/downhill terrain park area, day use building/multi-purpose
area, parking/entrance road, off-site improvements, and non-winter action sports.
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Somerset, Wis.
Completed a study adding snowmaking and area lighting to an existing
driving range at the golf course to convert it to a snow tubing area at an
estimated cost of $0.5 million. The study featured adding mechanical and
electrical systems to a 5.0 acre driving range to allow for snowmaking
activities. Project components studied included studying combination
intake pipe/booster pump from an existing golf course water feature fed
by an existing golf course well, implications of making snow using water
from the existing golf course well, snowmaking pump skid, 1,500 feet
of steel pipe connected to 8 snowmaking hydrants, and a cast-in-place
foundation for a combination pump skid/house.
Snowmaking Study (St. Croix National Golf and Event Center)
Reference:
Saint Croix National Golf and Event Center
Doug Hoskin
607 Washington Avenue South, Suite 207
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612.940.0686
Year Completed: 2010 to Present
Completed feasibility study, bid document, bidding
assistance, and construction phase services for civil site
improvements and mechanical and electrical equipment for
this $4.2 million project. The project featured the addition of
mechanical and electrical systems along five km of existing
cross-country ski trails allowing for snowmaking activities to
occur along these trails. Mechanical and electrical systems
were also added to 2.9 acres of hillside for snowmaking
activities on an existing sledding area. Project components
included the construction of an intake pipe from Hyland
Lake for water used to make snow, reconstruction of an
existing boat ramp adjacent to the proposed intake pipe,
snowmaking pump skid, 11,900 feet of steel pipe connected
to 42 snowmaking hydrants, cast-in-place concrete wet well
and foundation for the pump skid and its wood framed pump
house, reconstruction of the existing cross-country ski trail
lighting system, tree clearing plan to make room for the
snowmaking pipe network, public meetings with adjacent
property owners, noise impact studies, and a restoration
plan for park areas disturbed by construction.
Snowmaking and Lighted Trail Development for Cross-Country Skiing at Hyland
Lake Park Reserve
Bloomington, Minn.
Reference:
Three Rivers Park District
Eric Nelson, PE – Project Engineer
3000 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
763.694.2060
Year Completed: 2014
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Hickory Hills, Mich.
In 2013, RRC prepared a market assessment report for
Hickory Hills ski area in Michigan. The area is owned by the
City of Traverse City and Garfield Township, and operated
by the Grand Traverse Ski Club. The market assessment
report defined visitor trends and volumes, local and regional
market demographic profiles, and a broad analysis of
existing regional amenities and attractions in the Northwest
Michigan area. The report and research was intended to
serve as a framework for discussions to assist Hickory
Hills and City of Traverse City management team in making
strategic decisions regarding the opportunities and barriers
for the success of four-season recreation at Hickory Hills.
Findings included a significant potential for summer
activities and recreation, but also competition for both
summer and winter visitor business.
Market Assessment (City of Traverse City and Garfield Township)
Reference:
Dave Green, Department of Public Services
City of Traverse City
231.922.4900
Year Completed: 2013
Bloomington, Minn.
RRC conducted a market assessment in 2010 to investigate the potential for additional
amenities and activities at the urban recreation area, including summer skiing on an
artificial slope surface. The report documented some of the opportunities and challenges
regarding its future as a four-season mountain recreation area, particularly within the
context of its suburban location and as part of a larger public park district. The research
and recommendations were inclusive of a greater diversity of the metro area population,
more group events, corporate team building activities, health and wellness, and providing
year-round action and gravity-based adventures.
Hyland Ski and Snowboard Area (Three Rivers Park District)Reference:
Fred Seymour
Senior Manager
Alpine Services
763.694.7805
Year Completed: 2010
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CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
Provided schematic-level investigations, sketches, and estimates of
construction and operating costs for snow tubing and snowboarding, possible
water sources for snowmaking operations, scope of slope-side operations,
locations for parking lots, electrical needs, slope lighting, and geotechnical
investigations. In addition, identified the impacts of construction and winter
operations on nearby neighborhoods, and the likelihood of unearthing Native
American and Civil War artifacts.
Winter Recreation Area Operations, Dellwood Park
Lockport, Ill.
Reference:
Lockport Township Park District
Dave Herman, Director of Recreation
1911 South Lawrence Avenue
Lockport, IL 60441
815.838.1183 x204
Year Completed: 2009
Osseo, Minn.
Coordinated design meetings with Park District staff,
assisted with informational meetings for the Park District
Board and its residential neighbors; prepared plans,
specifications, cost estimate for civil site improvements
and mechanical and electrical equipment; provided
bidding assistance; provided construction administration,
observation, and staking; and provide project management
during the construction of this $1.2 million project. The
project featured the addition of mechanical and electrical
systems along 2.6 km of existing cross-country ski trails
allowing for snowmaking activities to occur along these trails.
Mechanical and electrical systems were also added to nine
acres of hillside for snowmaking activities on a snow tubing
and snowboard and downhill ski area. Project components
included the construction of a 4.1 million gallon clay-lined
reservoir to store water used to make snow, regrading a
nine-acre hillside for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and
snow tubing activities, snowmaking pump skid, 8,500 feet
of steel pipe connected to 32 snowmaking hydrants, cast-
in-place concrete wet well and foundation for the pump skid and its wood framed pump house, reconstruction of the existing
cross-country ski trail lighting system, reconstruction of an 89-stall bituminous parking lot, stormwater runoff detention
basin, tree clearing plan to make room for the snowmaking pipe network, realignment of 1,200 feet of 10-foot wide bituminous
bicycle trail, and a restoration plan for park areas disturbed by construction. The team also prepared plans, specifications,
and cost estimates for a $2.9 million, two-story 8,300 square foot slope side chalet/visitor center. The visitor center supports
year-round visits by patrons using the park’s extensive paved trail system, play structure, parking lots, picnic areas, filtered
swim-pond, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. The team prepared plans, specifications, and
cost estimates for the construction of a $2 million, two-story 11,800 sq. ft. office and maintenance area space that supports
year-round park maintenance activities on an extensive paved trail system, play structure, parking lots, visitor centers, picnic
areas, filtered swim-pond, snow-making activities for cross-country and downhill skiing, and snow tubing.
Elm Creek Park Reserve Winter Recreation Area, Rope Tow, Chalet, and
Maintenance Facility (Three Rivers Park District)
Reference:
Three Rivers Park District
Mike Horn, Project Architect
3000 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441
763.559.6760
Year Completed: 2003- Present
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Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Board/Commission: Park Board 2016 Annual Work Plan Initiative 1 ☐☐☐☐ New Initiative ☒☒☒☒ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Inclusive Playground – Rosland Park (Board will propose to develop an inclusive playground.) December 2016 $200,000 Assistant Director – 80 hours, Park Superintendent – 4 hours, Recreation Supervisor – 30 hours. Funds are part of the CIP. Progress Report: Koren Nelson Initiative 2 ☐☐☐☐ New Initiative ☒☒☒☒ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Fred Richards Park Master Plan October 2016 $75,000 Director – 160 hours, Assistant Director – 160 hours, Administrative Support Specialists – 16 hours, Public Works Director – 20 hours If project is pushed to 2017 then this initiative can be removed and added next year. Progress Report: Gerry Green, Greg Good Initiative 3 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Park Signage Replacement Plan & Begin Implementation (Board will propose plan to council for approval. If approved, the board will implement plan. December 2016 $500,000 Director – 120 hours and Assistant Director – 120 hours, Park Maintenance – 40 hours Funds are from the Park Dedication fees. Progress Report: Koren Hawk, Julie Strother, Brenda McCormick, Dan Gieseke
Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Initiative 4 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Grandview Facility Planning (Grandview Task Force will provide recommendation to the Park Board, Park Board will provide recommendation to City Council.) July 2016 $60,000 Director – 160 hours, Assistant Director – 120 hours, Art Center General Manager – 160 hours, Recreation Supervisors – 100 hours Progress Report: Ellen Jones, Greg Good Initiative 5 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Analysis of current programs and Cost Recovery Expectations (CRE) for City recreational programs. December 2016 0 Assistant Director – 80 hours, Recreation Supervisors – 120 hours Progress Report: Greg Good, Ellen Jones, Aanik Lohani Initiative 6 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Recreation Programming and Facilities Marketing and Communication Delivery Review. Study utilization opportunities and implement Edina To Go App for Parks & Recreation. December 2016 0 Assistant Director – 80 hours, Recreation Supervisors – 80 hours, Facility General Managers – 20 hours, Communications Department Staff - ?? Progress Report: Julie Strother, Brenda McCormick, Lauren Crist Initiative 7 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Engage External Resources to Provide Environmental Programming December 2016 0 Recreation Supervisors – 40 hours
Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Progress Report: Louise Segreto, Dan Gieseke Initiative 9 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Pollinator Garden – Park Property or Partnership with Edina Public Schools (Board will propose plan to establish a pollinator garden on City or School District Property. If approved by Council, they will implement.) August 2016 $500 Recreation Supervisors – 40 hours Progress Report: Brenda McCormick, Ellen Jones Initiative 10 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Multi-year Playground Renovation Plan December 2016 0 Assistant Director – 40 hours, Public Works Director, Park Maintenance – 40 hours Progress Report: Julie Strother, Ellen Jones Initiative 11 ☒☒☒☒ New Initiative ☐☐☐☐ Continued Initiative ☐☐☐☐ On-Going Initiative Target Completion Date Budget Required Staff Support Required Liaison Comments Collaborate with Energy and Environment Commission on providing a recommendation regarding bottled water sales at City facilities. December 2016 0 Recreation Supervisors – 20 hours, Facility General Managers – 20 hours Progress Report: Park Board Members Ongoing Responsibilities Capital Improvement Plan Review; Fees and Charges Review; Election of Officers; Work Plans Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years
Approved by City Council on December 15, 2015 Cooperative Agreement with School District for use, upgrade and maintenance of Creek Valley Park athletic fields and Cornelia School Park athletic fields. Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: June Council Comments: Work plans proposed by the Boards and Commissions were reviewed at the December 1 work session. The following changes/comments were made and are reflected on this work plan: • Keep Fred Richards initiative. • Remove initiative 8 - Fundraising – Friends of the Parks • Initiative 5 – changes as recommended by City Manager.
City Council Updates
By Scott Neal
March 15, 2016
• Approved the purchase of a Toro 3150 mower and a Toro 4500 mower for the Golf
Course.
• Approved the purchase of a new Toro 3500 lawn mower for the Parks Maintenance
Division.
• Approved an ordinance change that will allow the city to issue on-sale liquor licenses at
city-owned facilities, including Braemar Arena, Braemar Golf Dome and Centennial Lakes
Park.
• Accepted a $150,000 donation from the Mooty families for the construction of a new
five-court pickleball complex at Rosland Park.
April 5, 2016
• The City Council started their evening with a work session to discuss the future of the
Edina Promenade. Staff presented the council with information and alternatives for the
extension of the Promenade north of its current ending at W. 70th St., through the
Galleria and Southdale shopping centers. Council members gave their feedback on the
options to city staff. Staff will use the feedback offered by the council to prepare new
concepts for the Promenade that can be shared with property owners who are proposing
new redevelopment projects.
• Awarded $266,000 of miscellaneous construction contracts for improvements to the
Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse.
• Performed second reading and then approved a new ordinance that will allow the city
greater latitude to sell beer, liquor and wine at city park and recreation facilities.
• Affirmed the Edina School Board’s appointment of School Board Member Randy Meyer
to the City’s Park Board
• Approved the resolution establishing municipal dispensary at Braemar Arena for the
Robertson Cup.