Item Coversheet

*4.C.2.


Shakopee City Council
September 15, 2020


FROM:PeggySue Imihy, Senior Planner
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Contract for Design Services for Windermere Community Park
Policy/Action Requested:
Authorize the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Confluence to perform design services for the Windermere Community Park in the amount of $31,500.
Recommendation:
Authorize execution of the agreement.
Discussion:

Background 

As part of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan, a community park was proposed for the Windermere neighborhood. This park would be the central play park for adjacent residents in these newly created neighborhoods as well as many residents throughout the entire community.

 

A high level concept plan was created that included an event/flex lawn area, a picnic area with a shelter, and a nature play area. These improvements (pages 234-235 of the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan) are included as an attachment. 

 

Proposal for Master Plan 

City Staff have received a proposal from Confluence for 30% plans for park features. These plans would bring the high level master plan into a vision for more specific amenities and their location throughout the park. Adjacent residents in the new homes as well as the senior living facilities nearby will be engaged throughout the process.

 

Next Steps

If the City Council approves the proposal for the master plan, City Staff will begin community engagement work in October. The concept plan would be complete in spring 2021 and presented back to the City Council. 

Budget Impact:
The proposed contract is for $31,500 to be paid from the Park Development fund. This work is budgeted in the 2020 CIP. 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Pages 234-235 of Parks, Trail and Recreation Master Plan
Contract for Services Windermere Community Park
Professional Service Agreement for Windermere Community Park