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Home My WebLink About2007 08-13 500 CMWAGENDA CITY COUNCIL /MANAGER WORKSHOP Monday, August 13, 2007 Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. q M COX*] Z 1.1 4 B. ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. South Maplewood Moratorium Presentation by Rose Lorsung, Senior Planner, Schoell Madson, South Maplewood Study. 2. Discussion of Proposal for Finalization of the South Maplewood Land Use Study 1. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Planning Process, Rose Lorsung, Senior Planner, Schoell Madson a. Update of Parks, Trails and Open Space Element of Comprehensive Plan during 2007. b. Comprehensive Plan Update on Remaining 12 Elements in 2008. South Maplewood Land Use Study Completion The City hired Schoell Madson early 2007 to study a number of issues in the South Maplewood area which were outlined in the Moratorium Ordinance that was passed in November, 2006. For the last several months, we have studied this area extensively and held two open houses explaining the issues to the public and City staff and officials. In order to provide a comp-ehensive land use recommendation to the City for this study area, Schoell Madson reviewed the land use issues within this area as well as outside of the City in the neighboring communities of Newport, St. Paul and Woodbury. The ground cover was analyzed and the corresponding City protection ordinances as well as local agency policy. Transportation for the study area was reviewed and we discussed nearby improvements that are planned as well as proposed new streets and greenway corridors. This and much more was presented to the City and outlined in an Executive Report for documentation and discussion purposes. Schoell Madson concluded in this report that due to the regional planning density and new connection expectation, the City could exercise many land use designations and densities for the study area. In order to implement any City-approved land use changes, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Metropolitan Council will be required. Following the approval of this amendment, the City will have to provide for any new zoning districts or amendments to current zoning districts and regulations that pertain to the land in the study area. South Maplewood Land Use Study Completion Client Understanding Schoell Madson understands the scope of the project to consist of the following items: 1) Prepare for and attend Commissions and Council meetings (two meetings-one person) 2) Prepare and refine the land use map for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (GIS mapping, data calculations, analyze, memo) 3) Prepare for and attend Planning Commission and City Council for final land use directive and ordinance to complete Amendment materials for Met Council (one meeting -one person) 4) (note: we understand the amendment application to only include the land use map and text, not the parks, trails and open space component to be completed in 2008) 5) Prepare a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application to the Metropolitan Council • Attend Metropolitan Council meeting 7) Prepare for and attend final Commissions and Council meetings (two meetings-one person) 8) Prepare new zoning regulations (two drafts) • Present any new material to the Commissions and Council (two meetings-one person) 10) Prepare all documentation for adoption (memo and ordinance) South Maplewood Land Use Study Completion We plan to begin this process simultaneously with the Gladstone wrap up which could begin mid August. Schoell Madson anticipates that some Council direction will be given at an upcoming meeting that will assist us in the full scope of work remaining. New land use map(s) will need to be prepared and presented to the City Commissions and Council this year and then an ordinance to initiate the preparation of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. This is a 60 to 120 day process with the Metropolitan Council and could be complete by the end of the year depending on the amount of time spent on the final land use plan and the Met Council's reception of the proposed Amendment. The implementation scope of work that follows in steps 7-9 will depend on the number of land use designation and map changes. If there are new land use designations proposed, new zoning districts will need to be formed after the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is complete. Amendments to other zoning regulations, or amendments to existing zoning districts could also an outcome. Because of the uncertainty of the direction, Schoell Madson has prepared a budget that will accommodate a moderate amount of amendments to marry the new land use plan with the zoning regulations. The project manager for this assignment will be Rose Lorsung. South Maplewood Land Use Study Completion 2 9EEMlI= 1) Prepare for and attend Planning and Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council meetings (three meetings-one person) • $990.00 2) Prepare and refine the land use map for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (GIS mapping, data calculations, analyze, memo) • (GIS mapping).....$1,300.00 • (data calculations).....$1,760.00 • (memo).....$660.00 3) Prepare for and attend Planning Commission and City Council for final land use directive and ordinance to complete Amendment materials for Met Council (one meeting-one person) • $330.00 4) Prepare a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application to the Metropolitan Council • $3,200.00 5) Attend Metropolitan Council meeting (Subcommittee and full Council) • $660.00 6) Prepare new zoning regulations (two drafts) • $3,300.00 7) Prepare for and attend Planning and Environmental and Natural Resources Commission and City Council meetings (three meetings-one person) • $990.00 South Maplewood Land Use Study Completion .V Prepare all documentation for adoption (memo and ordinance) $880.00 HZEIAM � Schoell Madson would like the City of Maplewood to understand that this figure represents the true cost for the scope of services required to finish this project. The first proposal was put together with the understanding that our firm had never done any planning work in your community, and we wanted to offer you a reduced rate to prove to you that we are a high-quality full-service firm. We hope that we have been successful in establishing a long-lasting relationship with Maplewood and we look forward to assisting you with all these projects at our standard rate (see attached rate sheet). Identification of Qualifications and Role of the Project Team Project Manager and Administrator Rose Lorsung will be the secondary contact for the development and presentation of the p update. Rose will be attending as many meetings as possible and assisting in the process. Rose was the City Planner for the City of Medina prior joining Schoell Madson in 2007. At Medina she developed and oversaw the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. Rose Lorsung Schoell Madson Bachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, EXPERIENCE 2004 * Worked with resident groups, architects and developers for potential Coursework in Geography, projects Cartography, and Marketing at St. 0 Worked with Chamber of Commerce and revised Sign Code Thomas University, 2004 Ordinance for City of Maplewood Professional Associations • Created maps and analysis for city projects • Analyzed data and created charts, graphs and quantitative analysis Urban Land Institute • Researched, reported, and authored ordinances, resolutions and Professional Experience contracts • Interacted and communicated with city officials and business leaders 1 Year Schoell Madson * Prepared all reports for parks, planning commission, and city council for the City of Medina 7 Years Total • Calculated zoning, variance, and plats using GIS for the City of Maplewood • Using GPS to identify infrastructure and implement server-based system of maintenance • Creating Capital Improvement Plans • Creating financing options for unique land use projects • Land Use Project Management, process to construction • Thematic mapping for land use development, environmental studies and demographic research • Extensive report-writing for parks, planning commission, and city council • Comprehensive Planning including case studies, downtown redevelopment, and design standards • Negotiation in land use development including property identification, acquisition and development process Schoell Madson Page 1 Todd Udvig, CPSS, CWD Schoell on GENERAL BACKGROUND Certified Professional Scientist Wetland Mitigation and Creation • Home Depot - Eagan, Minnesota Society of Wetland Scientists • City of Andover — Round Lake Park • Pond's Edge — Eden Prairie Soil Science Society of America • TH 100 — Wetland Mitigation Design American Society of Agronomy • City of Maplewood — Wetland Creation • McLeod County — Wetland Restoration and Creation Wetland Delineators Association — Farmer President g ae • Le Village - Wetland Creation and Restoration Y g • Wetland Monitoring of created wetland mitigation sites on Consulting Engineering Council — governmental, residential, and commercial properties. Former Chairman of the Environmental Committee Professional Experience 2 Years Schoell Madson 24 Years Total Mr. Udvig has over 24 years of experience in the wetland and natural resource project and project management areas. He has also been responsible for marketing natural resource services to existing and new clients, including proposal and statement of qualifications package preparation. Mr. Udvig has managed natural resource projects up to $200,000 in size. He also has experience in the public meeting and Education approval processes. Areas of expertise include wetland functions and values assessments, wetland permitting and regulatory, mitigation Master Science- design, delineation, threatened and endangered species surveys, Universtry sity, 1985 Southern n Illinois University, environmental documents, specialized soils studies, and drainage Bachelor of Science - Environmental projects. Biology, University of Wisconsin River Falls, 1980 EXPERIENCE Professional Registration Wetland Delineation and Permitting • Has completed over 1500 wetland delineations nationwide Certified Professional Soil • Has completed wetland delineations on both large and small scale Scientist — ARCPACS #02974 projects Registered Soil Scientist — Public and private sectors projects Wisconsin PSS176 -112 • Commercial and residential projects • Served as Local Government Unit reviewing wetland delineations on Certified Wetland Delineator #1051 local and county level Certified Tree Inspector • Completed approved local, watershed district, state, and federal #20092608 wetland and waters permits including Letters of Permission, Individual Permits, and Section 10 Permitting Professional Affiliations Certified Professional Scientist Wetland Mitigation and Creation • Home Depot - Eagan, Minnesota Society of Wetland Scientists • City of Andover — Round Lake Park • Pond's Edge — Eden Prairie Soil Science Society of America • TH 100 — Wetland Mitigation Design American Society of Agronomy • City of Maplewood — Wetland Creation • McLeod County — Wetland Restoration and Creation Wetland Delineators Association — Farmer President g ae • Le Village - Wetland Creation and Restoration Y g • Wetland Monitoring of created wetland mitigation sites on Consulting Engineering Council — governmental, residential, and commercial properties. Former Chairman of the Environmental Committee Professional Experience 2 Years Schoell Madson 24 Years Total Todd Udvig, cont Natural Resource Inventories and Planning • Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Certified • Completed MLCCS inventories for numerous land sections • Completed and managed Natural Resources Inventory for the City of Golden Valley • Developers Manual for the City of Coon Rapids • Weiland Ordinance development for the Cities of Chisago City and Albertville • Ravine Restoration Plan — MCES Cottage Grove • GIS Land Coverages and Use — Center for Energy and the Environment • Completed Natural Resources Inventories for sites of 1600 to 4200 acres Schoell Madson Page 2 ��U � �� &��n�� INC. ��on��~u~u~ �� nmn��nm nn�� SCHEDULE RATE CITY ��U�� &��U �� o nmn��n u~�~m��*�� wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 Hourly Hourly Rate Rate Engineering Surveying Project Engineer $ 00 Land Surveyor | $ 85 Project Engineer 11 70 Land Surveyor U 05 Project Engineer 111 75 Land Surveyor U| 105 Professional Engineer | 80 Land Surveyor |V 130 Professional Engineer || 87 Principal Surveyor 130 Professional Engineer ||| 85 Survey Crew Coordinator 105 Professional Engineer |V 110 General Coordinator Survey 05 Engineering Project Manager | 80 Survey Project Manager 05 Engineering Project Manager || 100 Survey Crew 140 Principal Engineer 140 General Planning Intern $ 50 Planner Technician $65 Design Associate 75 Technician | 55 Registered Landscape Architect 80 Technician 11 65 Senior Designer 80 Technician 111 75 Sr. Planner/Landscape Architect 110 Technician IV 85 Department Manager 110 Construction Related Services Construction Observer | 8 60 Prollect Support Construction Observer || 65 Administrative Assistant $ 55 Sr. Construction Observer 85 Operations Manager 95 Expert Witness 230 Environmental Environmental Professional $ 65 Environmental Professional || 85 Wetland Specialist 75 Field Director 01 wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 From: Jim Kerrigan [mailto:jimbobuys@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 5:25 PM To: Greg Copeland Cc: Diana Longrie (External); Tom Ekstrand; hrcbailey@comcast.net; rosel@schoellmadson.com Subject: Response to Executive Summary Report of the South Maplewood Study Mr. Copeland, The attached are my comments on the Executive Summary Report of the South Maplewood Study. I would ask that this letter be provided in the staff report to the City Council in their review of this matter on August 13, 2007. Please also include in the packets for the commission when they review the study. If you have any questions please contact me at 651-739-245. Jim Kerrigan August 6, 2007 Jim Kerrigan 2620 Carver Avenue Maplewood, MN 55119 Greg Copeland City Manager City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 cc: Tom Ekstrand Dear Mr. Copeland: I recently received the Executive Summary Report of the South Maplewood Study. Based on my initial review I think Schoell Madson has done a good job of identifying the various relevant issues. At all of the neighborhood meetings the clear message from the neighborhood has been a desire to keep the areas' future development low density. Unfortunately, only two concept plans are detailed in the study, with neither one realistically addressing this option. Based on the existing zoning and land use designation it appears that all the property in the study area is shown at a higher density, except for a portion of the Bailey Nursery property. Presently, all of the buildable properties in the study area are zoned R1 -R, rural residential, or F, farm. R1 -R requires 2 acres per residential unit. The F zoning does not allow for any residential subdivision until the subject property is rezoned. From what has been expressed by the neighborhood at the recent public meeting the desire is to also keep future development of these farm zoned areas as low density, (i.e. R1 -R density). Concept 2 proposes all of the property in the study area (exclusive of a portion of the Bailey Nursery property which is for the most part located in the City of Newport) would increase in development density. The present R1 -R properties would increase by 100 -400% (1 unit per 2 acre to approximately 1 -4 units per acre). At previous public meetings I have especially voiced my concern over the idea of rezoning various properties on the North side of the study area to an R -1 density (10,000 sq. ft. lots). By allowing such a density approximately 105 units could be built on these properties. Under the existing R1 -R zoning the maximum number of units that could be constructed would be approximately 12 housing units. Even if the zoning was increased to the same density as the existing Haller's subdivision (40,000 sq. ft. per unit) the maximum number of units would be 24. 1 -2 acre lot requirements are commonplace in many communities throughout the Twin Cities. I think if you took a poll of the neighborhood a clear majority would not want to see a 4 unit per acre density on any of the properties. Besides increasing density in the neighborhood it also opens the door for future councils to legitimize an expansion of the R -1 zoning in this area. 1 am sure developers are arguing they need to increase density to make a project financially feasible or that they have some legal right. I would not agree with either of these arguments based on the fact that the existing zoning classifications have been in place for several years. In the end, the City Council with recommendations from it's board and commission will need to take action on the future development of the study area based on the desire of the neighborhood and what is felt best for Maplewood as a whole. In conclusion, I appreciate all the effort that the Council and staff have made to involve the neighborhood in this process. I would ask that you provide a copy of this letter in the staff reports to the City Council and various boards and commissions in their review of the matter. Best Regards, Jim Kerrigan Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Update :rroject Background In reviewing the South Maplewood land use and going through the process with the community, many mentions were made of the current Park, Trails and Open Space Comprehensive Plan. In reviewing the Plan, Schoell Madson determined that the South Maplewood area of the community wasn't studied during the 2002 Comprehensive Plan update. The City has in the past done extensive park and open space planning and even went out for a referendum and received community support by way of tax dollars to purchase property for future identified proposed parks, trails and open spaces. Those areas shown on the plan have been purchased using this money. During the South Maplewood study, we heard many comments from interested citizens and City officials regarding the need for more right-of- way pedestrian and bicycle trails, multi-use off-road trails and a greenway corridor near Fish Creek. It was also brought to our attention that the existing parks, trails and sidewalks are not all connected making the use of these transportation and recreational opportunities limited over long distances. Due to the limited funds available for construction of new transportation and recreational corridors, the City will require a detailed Capital Improvement Plan that shows the new planned trails in the order of there importance. Schoell Madson intends to study the current Plan and discuss with the community the most urgent need(s) for connections between existing and also new proposed trails. The prioritization and needs determination will provide us direction for implementation and the right tools, including financial tools (CIP planning, grants, etc.) that will best suite the needs of the community. Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Update (note: this Plan is a required part of the Comprehensive Plan but due to the current community activity and declared importance, we are proposing to begin this Chapter early in the process) Schoell Madson proposes the scope of the project to consist of the following items: Create a Parks, Trails, and Open Space Task Force (City to determine composition and number of people) 2). Task Force ManagerVient 3). Staff Meetings 4). Open House Meeting 5). Initial Park Commission Meetings 6). Analyze current plan for all components and any new regional planning requirements 7). Field work for determination of new corridors 8). Mapping 9). Draft Plan 10). Prepare for and attend Commissions and Council meetings 11). Final Plan 12). Implementation Plan and Grant Research We plan to begin this Chapter in October of the year, midstream of the other two planning area studies. If the City wishes to begin sooner, we will be able to provide that as the team leaders for this effort will be Paul Schroeder, with Ben Gozola, Rose Lorsung and Todd Udvig assisting. These four are highly skilled in this type of planning and are best suited for this task. The scope listed on this page is the composition and order of tasks that we are proposing. We believe that the task force is necessary because we believe that this Chapter of the current Plan is the one most lacking. The South Maplewood area has to be entirely planned and may have additional components that differentiate it from other areas of the community. The task force will assist us in understanding the current plan implementation and the opportunities for new connections and other current field observations. Throughout the task force process, regular updates will need to be made to the body and therefore we recommend that at least one person from the Park and Environmental and Natural Resources Commissions be on the task force. In order to gauge what has been completed since the 2002 Plan and understand where to pick up the effort, we are proposing a few meetings with various staff members and park officials. These meetings will be informational only and will occur early in the process. We also feel that similar meetings should be held with the Park Commission and Environmental and Natural Resources Commission to understand their ideas, issues and concerns. Paul Schroeder will be the main project manager doing the parks and trails components • the plan, Todd Udvig, who assisted • the South Maplewood study, will be in charge of greenway corridor and open space planning. Ben Gozolla is the planner who will assist with the right-of-way bicycle lane and sidewalk planning (planned trails in the right-of-way are a component of the Transportation Chapter as opposed to the Parks, Trails and Open Space Chapter). Because the current Plan has a detailed inventory section and CIP implementation component, we see our role as more for planning for the connections to existing transportation and recreational services and assisting in developing connections to trails and open spaces, especially those in redevelopment areas such as Gladstone and developing areas such as South Maplewood (through unique partnerships with other governmental entities and agencies who have a stake in the regional system). Schoell Madson proposes this project to begin in October but can begin sooner as we have devoted different project managers to this assignment. 1) Create a Parks, Trails, and Open Space Task Force (City to determine composition and number of people) 2) (6 meetings + meeting preparation and materials) • Meeting Preparation .................$1,250.00 • 6 Meetings (2-hours each) ......... $1,980.00 3) Staff Meetings • (two persons-three meetings) ..... $1,980.00 4) Park & Envr/Nat Res. Commission Meetings • (one person-two meetings) .......... $660.00 5) Open House ..... ......................$1,000.00 6) Analyze current plan for all components and any new regional planning requirements • $1,640.00 7) Field work for determination of new corridors (expectation to have assistance from City) 0 $2,700.00 8) Mapping 0 $2,600.00 9) Draft Plan 0 $4,700.00 10) Prepare for and attend Commissions and Council meetings • (one person-three meetings) ....... $990.00 10) Final Plan • $2,400.00 11) Implementation Plan, CIP and Grant Research and applications (does not include application procedures) • $1,800.00 Total Budget: $23,700.00 the Project Team 11� L7 K M11mr W7111 7111 i Paul Schroeder is a licensed Landscape Architect with over 12 years of experience. His graphical and design skills plus his experiences in park and trail planning, most recently for Independence, Tonka Bay and Bayport. He will oversee the Parks, Trails and Open Space update. Ben Gozola will be the primary contact for the plan update. He will work alongside Ms. Lorsung and will be preparing the udpate. Ben was the City Planner for the City of Minnetrista and oversaw the City's growth strategies and land use goals prior to joining Schoell Madson in mid 2006. Rose Lorsung will be the secondary contact for the development and presentation of the plan update. Rose will be attending as many meetings as possible and assisting in the process. Rose was the City Planner for the City of Medina prior joining Sch•ell Mad son in 2007. At Medina she developed and oversaw the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. Professional Staff Team: Todd Udvig is our environmental team leader and a licensed Tree Inspector, Certfied Wetland Delineator, forester, and Certifed Soil Scientist. He was involved with the South Maplewood Land Use Study. He will provide assistance in the area of the plan update concerning environmental protection, specifically for shoreland, wetland and woodland review. Mike Candy is our GIS specialist who will provide all the mapping for the Comp Plan update. Administrative staff and other staff professionals will be utilized where appropriately required. Staff commitment to the City of Maplewood Schoell Madson has carefully considered the staff members that we believe can best serve this project, not only by their professional experiences but more importantly by their knowledge of the community and past experiences directly with the City or with the needs of the parks, trails and open space update. We believe our staff and their commitment to the City is the defining difference that sets Schoell Madson above other firms. The listed team and the staff of Schoell Madson are proud to serve the City of Maplewood. Schoell Madson has provided services to both public and private clients since 1956. We are an inter-disciplinary design consulting firm offering comprehensive services in the planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying and environmental areas. Schoell Madson's objective is simple - to meet our client's needs. That means understanding their issues, being responsive, communicating well and putting the right experience and skills to work resulting in projects completed smoothly, on time and within budget In the last three years Schoell Madson created a Community Planning and Design Department. The team members have been carefully assembled to provide the necessary experience and understanding of planning services to best serve municipalities and private development. The significance of this team is the combination of our planning staff, (all with municipal planning experience) with our design and environmental professionals. Community projects receive the benefit of having knowledgeable consultants who understand the public process and input plus the skills of our design team that ensures proposed land uses and project designs are attainable. Paul D. Schroeder, CLASS, ASLA Schoell Madson Ndmi P'61ofin GENERAL BACKGROUND SWPPP Certification Urban Design Professional Affiliations • West End, St Louis Park, MN: Urban office/retail redevelopment • Ridgehaven Commons, Minnetonka, MN: Senior Living American Society of Landscape Community involving 3 buildings, 225 units, on 14-acres. Architects (ASLA) • Medina Retail, Medina, MN: 43-acre commercial and public park National Associate of Office and street improvements for 250,000sf of retail/commercial Industrial Properties (NAIOP) development(Target) • Union Crossings, Monticello, MN: 48-acre commercial development Minnesota Shopping Center of 388,000sf of retail/commercial(Target/Home Depot) Association (MSCA) • Home Depot — Minnesota: Design and review of new stores Professional Experience • Rosemount Crossings, Rosemount, MN: Small Commercial 48,000sf commercial retail 3 Years Schoell Madsen (2004) Recreation, Parks, and Landscape Architecture 13 Years Total • Pioneer Park, City of Independence, MN: 49-acre master plan park involving ball field, trails, sledding, picnic, and natural areas • Archery Trade Association: Standard development graphics • Tonka Bay Trail Study, City of Tonka Bay, MN: 3-mile long corridor study for trail implementation • Steinberg Nature Park, Blue Earth, MN: 31-acre master plan for the development of a nature park within a wooded river basin and open space • Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN: 25-acre multi-use urban park • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Minneapolis, MN: Central Control irrigation system with over 130 zones, a weather station, and a variety of other components Schoell Madson Page 1 Ben Zla Schoell Madson GENERAL BACKGROUND Schoell Madson Page 1 Mr. Gozola is a Senior Planner with Schoell Madson. His experience as a Municipal and Transportation planner has prepared him for a broad range of tasks with our company. He is a primary contact for our municipal clients and is highly skilled in analyzing local ordinances, writing detailed reports, and presenting difficult information to elected bodies and members of the public. His understanding of statutory Education requirements coupled with his experience in tracking and administering application reviews will ensure your City complies with all regulations Bachelor of Arts in Geography while providing exemplary service to your citizens. Univer sit y of Minnesota, University Duluth, MN (1998) EXPERIENCE Professional Associations Mr. Gozola brings to the table a comprehensive knowledge in the The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) planning and development field. The following is a brief overview of what he will bring to your City; American Planning Association (APA) • Extensive experience reviewing and presenting land use applications to city councils and boards Professional Experience • Exceptional in writing and interpreting city codes 1 Year Schoell Madson • Personable and well suited for interacting with residents as a "face" (2006) for the community • Thorough knowledge of comprehensive planning and the relation to 8 Years of Municipal and Regional city code requirements Planning • Excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to 4 Years City Planner 1 Year as Zoning Administrator involve the public from the beginning of a project City of Minnetrista * Detail oriented organizational skills to ensure all applications and/or tasks are reviewed and completed by the anticipated deadline 3 Years Transportation Planner . An understanding of Metropolitan Council regional plans and their Metropolitan Interstate Committee (MIC), Duluth, MN. potential impact on local development projects . Dependable Schoell Madson Page 1 Rose Lorsung Schoell Madson Bachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, EXPERIENCE 2004 * Worked with resident groups, architects and developers for potential Coursework in Geography, projects Cartography, and Marketing at St. 0 Worked with Chamber of Commerce and revised Sign Code Thomas University, 2004 Ordinance for City of Maplewood Professional Associations • Created maps and analysis for city projects • Analyzed data and created charts, graphs and quantitative analysis Urban Land Institute • Researched, reported, and authored ordinances, resolutions and Professional Experience contracts • Interacted and communicated with city officials and business leaders 1 Year Schoell Madson * Prepared all reports for parks, planning commission, and city council for the City of Medina 7 Years Total • Calculated zoning, variance, and plats using GIS for the City of Maplewood • Using GPS to identify infrastructure and implement server-based system of maintenance • Creating Capital Improvement Plans • Creating financing options for unique land use projects • Land Use Project Management, process to construction • Thematic mapping for land use development, environmental studies and demographic research • Extensive report-writing for parks, planning commission, and city council • Comprehensive Planning including case studies, downtown redevelopment, and design standards • Negotiation in land use development including property identification, acquisition and development process Schoell Madson Page 1 Todd Udvig, CPSS, CWD Schoell on GENERAL BACKGROUND Certified Professional Scientist Wetland Mitigation and Creation • Home Depot - Eagan, Minnesota Society of Wetland Scientists • City of Andover — Round Lake Park • Pond's Edge — Eden Prairie Soil Science Society of America • TH 100 — Wetland Mitigation Design American Society of Agronomy • City of Maplewood — Wetland Creation • McLeod County — Wetland Restoration and Creation Wetland Delineators Association — Farmer President g ae • Le Village - Wetland Creation and Restoration Y g • Wetland Monitoring of created wetland mitigation sites on Consulting Engineering Council — governmental, residential, and commercial properties. Former Chairman of the Environmental Committee Professional Experience 2 Years Schoell Madson 24 Years Total Mr. Udvig has over 24 years of experience in the wetland and natural resource project and project management areas. He has also been responsible for marketing natural resource services to existing and new clients, including proposal and statement of qualifications package preparation. Mr. Udvig has managed natural resource projects up to $200,000 in size. He also has experience in the public meeting and Education approval processes. Areas of expertise include wetland functions and values assessments, wetland permitting and regulatory, mitigation Master Science- design, delineation, threatened and endangered species surveys, Universtry sity, 1985 Southern n Illinois University, environmental documents, specialized soils studies, and drainage Bachelor of Science - Environmental projects. Biology, University of Wisconsin River Falls, 1980 EXPERIENCE Professional Registration Wetland Delineation and Permitting • Has completed over 1500 wetland delineations nationwide Certified Professional Soil • Has completed wetland delineations on both large and small scale Scientist — ARCPACS #02974 projects Registered Soil Scientist — Public and private sectors projects Wisconsin PSS176 -112 • Commercial and residential projects • Served as Local Government Unit reviewing wetland delineations on Certified Wetland Delineator #1051 local and county level Certified Tree Inspector • Completed approved local, watershed district, state, and federal #20092608 wetland and waters permits including Letters of Permission, Individual Permits, and Section 10 Permitting Professional Affiliations Certified Professional Scientist Wetland Mitigation and Creation • Home Depot - Eagan, Minnesota Society of Wetland Scientists • City of Andover — Round Lake Park • Pond's Edge — Eden Prairie Soil Science Society of America • TH 100 — Wetland Mitigation Design American Society of Agronomy • City of Maplewood — Wetland Creation • McLeod County — Wetland Restoration and Creation Wetland Delineators Association — Farmer President g ae • Le Village - Wetland Creation and Restoration Y g • Wetland Monitoring of created wetland mitigation sites on Consulting Engineering Council — governmental, residential, and commercial properties. Former Chairman of the Environmental Committee Professional Experience 2 Years Schoell Madson 24 Years Total Todd Udvig, cont Natural Resource Inventories and Planning • Minnesota Land Cover Classification System (MLCCS) Certified • Completed MLCCS inventories for numerous land sections • Completed and managed Natural Resources Inventory for the City of Golden Valley • Developers Manual for the City of Coon Rapids • Weiland Ordinance development for the Cities of Chisago City and Albertville • Ravine Restoration Plan — MCES Cottage Grove • GIS Land Coverages and Use — Center for Energy and the Environment • Completed Natural Resources Inventories for sites of 1600 to 4200 acres Schoell Madson Page 2 ��U � �� &��n�� INC. ��on��~u~u~ �� nmn��nm nn�� SCHEDULE RATE CITY ��U�� &��U �� o nmn��n u~�~m��*�� wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 Hourly Hourly Rate Rate Engineering Surveying Project Engineer $ 00 Land Surveyor | $ 85 Project Engineer 11 70 Land Surveyor U 05 Project Engineer 111 75 Land Surveyor U| 105 Professional Engineer | 80 Land Surveyor |V 130 Professional Engineer || 87 Principal Surveyor 130 Professional Engineer ||| 85 Survey Crew Coordinator 105 Professional Engineer |V 110 General Coordinator Survey 05 Engineering Project Manager | 80 Survey Project Manager 05 Engineering Project Manager || 100 Survey Crew 140 Principal Engineer 140 General Planning Intern $ 50 Planner Technician $65 Design Associate 75 Technician | 55 Registered Landscape Architect 80 Technician 11 65 Senior Designer 80 Technician 111 75 Sr. Planner/Landscape Architect 110 Technician IV 85 Department Manager 110 Construction Related Services Construction Observer | 8 60 Prollect Support Construction Observer || 65 Administrative Assistant $ 55 Sr. Construction Observer 85 Operations Manager 95 Expert Witness 230 Environmental Environmental Professional $ 65 Environmental Professional || 85 Wetland Specialist 75 Field Director 01 wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 I - F - � TO =-6 Project Background ................... ..............................1 Scopeof Work ......................... .............................. Project Schedule ...................... ..............................5 Project Budget ......................... ............................6 -7 0 1 Ip f =-q M7 Schoell Madson Team ........................................... 8-9 Staff commitment to the City of Maplewood ...................9 Firm Background ....................... ..............................9 Schoell Madson Organizational Chart Resumes Relevant Work irm Far 1111111111 11 1111111 11111111 lilt li im I 1� 111 The City of Maplewood is required to update its Comprehensive Plan every ten years as required by the "decennial" review provision of Minnesota Statutes section 473.864, subdivision 2. The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency that guides this effort by providing land use information and requirements for the decennial review. Maplewood's Comprehensive Plan was adopted in part in the year 2002 with the Sewer Plan following in 2003. Since the adoption, the City has completed some redevelopment projects and land use studies for key areas of the community that will require redevelopment or planning for future land use considerations. Schoell Madson was able to assist in the South Maplewood land use study, which is a key part of the update of the Comprehensive Plan. The Gladstone area is the second area of interest that the City has been reviewing and is nearly completed with the future land use of this redevelopment area. The current Comprehensive Plan already has all the key chapters that are required by Minnesota Statutes. The planning effort will be to update the current plan for consistency with the current rules and laws pertaining to the 2008 submittal to the Metropolitan Council. This submittal is required by November, 2008, but beforehand the City has to allow for a six-month review by all adjacent communities. Due to the current community interest and upcoming deadline for the update, we are proposing to begin the Parks, Trails and Open Space component sooner than the rest of the plan (see separate proposal). The land use plan is the second area of focus as this portion guides all the remaining Comprehensive Plan chapters in terms of projections and future planned improvements whether streets, trials, parks or sewer and water. Due to the fact that all the engineering plans stem from the land use component, the City can't update these chapters until the draft plan is complete. Thusly, we are proposing to begin updating the land use chapter shortly after the beginning of 2008. Project Initiation: Upon notice to proceed, Schoell Madson will have already begun the process by finishing the South Maplewood and Gladstone studies and new zoning. Understanding these areas are essential to the land use plan which is the heart of your Comprehensive Plan, and those key areas of the community will have already been studied and new land use plans will be finalized. Those plans can't be finalized without considering the land use projections and requirements of the Met Council so a good portion of the analysis will be done and essentially setup to finish the land use plan. The Parks, Trails and Open Space component will also be well underway upon beginning the larger plan. Other than the land use studies and parks planning, there are other key documents to study and data to obtain before beginning the Comp Plan, Schoell Madson will spend a few weeks compiling all the necessary data and literature with which to complete the process in a timely manner. � I 11i P7 M, 1 R The "System Statement" is the document that the Metropolitan Council provides each community to begin the decennial review. The 2030 Regional Development Framework and Policy Plan provides the necessary documentatioii to frame the outline and content of the update. Schoell Madson has already begun reviewing the land use density and sewer requirement as it was a key document in the South Maplewood study. 9MEM The City has an excellent GIS professional who can provide all the necessary data that Schoell Madson will need to complete the update. All the maps and charts in the current plan will have to be updated and we will need to acquire the appropriate GIS data and possibly other data from the Public Works department in order to complete the I . . . I I .. — Public Input: The public input process is essential for a Comprehensive Plan to have merit once it is adopted. Not every community uses their Plan when making important decisions but if Maplewood wants to consult the Plan in the future when important decisions are on the line then it has to be a Plan that the community supports. Schoell Madson proposes to get the word out early, through the Parks, Trails and Open Space task force work. This plan update will begin before the end of the year and we will be informing the community through that process of the larger plan. We will devote a page on the City's website to the effort and keep it current with all the pertinent materials and progress repots. Planning Meetings and Open Houses The second component of the public input is the open house. Because the Plan is merely an update, we are proposing to conduct one open house in the year 2008. The project manager will decide on the appropriate timing for this open house as the progress of the land use and parks, trails and open space components reach draft form. The planning meetings will consist of both internal meetings with key City staff and also workshops with the Council. There will also need to be meetings with the Park, Planning, Environment and Natural Resource Commissions and Housing Redevelopment Authority and City Council. Project Management Team Ben Gozola, Senior Planner and Rose Lorsung, Senior Planner will work together on the Plan. Ben will lead the effort and Rose will assist and be present at public meetings. Tom Goodrum, Principal Planner, will oversee the process and Mike Candy will do the mapping. ! i • ! ! . Scope of Work (Comprehensive Plan Elements) F0111= 1) Introduction 2) City History 3) City Goals 4) Natural Features 5) Analysis of Population, Housing and Employment 6) Land Use 7) Housing 8) Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces 9) Transportation (not part of the proposal) 10) Water Resources (not part of the proposal) 11) Sanitary Sewer (not part of the proposal) 12) Historic Resources 13) Implementation (portions only) E\*1 1111q 11111111111 IrM Fir Work Plan Budget (all figures before Comprehensive Plan Components exclude the Parks, Trails and Open Space Section) Project Initiation • Meetings with staff (two persons-two meetings) .... ......................$1,320.00 Systems Statement Analysis & Data Gathering • In-house project management ............................. ...................$3,500.00 (project management for entire process) Mapping • GIS work for the entire plan .... ........................ ....... .................$3,200.00 Public input Website Work ........................................................................ $660.00 • Internal Staff Meetings (two persons-three meetings) ...................$1,980.00 • One Open House (two persons-one meeting) ....... ......................$2,100.00 (includes all preparations) • City Council Workshops (one person-four meetings) ....................$1,320.00 • Historic Commission (one person-one meeting) ..... ........................$330.00 • Environmental and Nat. Res. Commission (one person-one meeting)$330.00 • Planning Commission (one person-three meetings) ........................$990.00 • Redevelopment Authority (one person-one meeting) ......................$330.00 • City Council (two persons-four meetings) ............. ......................$2,640.00 Comprehensive Plan Component • Introduction Section ................................................................. $660.00 • City History ............................................................................ $110.00 • City Goals ........................................................................... $1,200.00 • Natural Features .................................................................. $3,200.00 • Analysis of Population, Housing and Employment . ......................$3,750.00 Land Use ............................................................................ $7,500.00 • Housing .............................................................................. $1,200.00 • Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces . ...........................(see separate proposal) 1111q :��1111l�1111��iiiiiiq�� 11111111111 IrM Fir USMMMW�� Historic Resources ................................................................. $220.00 Implementation .................................................................... $3,000.00 (Includes CIP, Ordinances, Grant Research) Total: $39540.00 Assumptions: The figure for the land use component is based on an update to the existing plan without any redevelopment studies or other significant work related to creating new land use designations for the land use section. Schoell Madson assumes, and expects, there to be discussion related to these additional studies and can put together proposals for additional work as needed. the Project Team 10111 L7 K =17 1 7111 i Tom Goodrum: Senior Planner/Principal will manage the administration of the contract to ensure that the scope of services promised is fulfilled. Tom has over 15 years of municipal and regional planning experiences. He has past experiences as Planner for Carver County and the City of Minnetonka. Tom was as a Sector Representative for the Metropolitan Council overseeing comprehensive plan updates and amendments applications. At the Met Council he was a Metropolitan Council Team Member for the updating of the Comprehensive Plan Handbook, a guide to preparing a comprehensive plan update. Planner Consultants Ben Gozola will be the primary contact for the plan update. He will work alongside Ms. Lorsung and will be preparing the udpate. Ben was the City Planner for the City of Minnetrista and oversaw the City's growth strategies and land use goals prior to joining Schoell Madson in mid 2006. Rose Lorsung will be the secondary contact for the development and presentation of the plan update. Rose will be attending as many meetings as possible and assisting in the process. Rose was the City Planner for the City • Medina prior joining Sch•ell Mad son in 2007. At Medina she developed and oversaw the City's Comprehensive Plan Update. Professional Staff Team: Mike Candy is our GIS specialist who will provide all the mapping for the Comp Plan update. Administrative staff and other staff professionals will be utilized where appropriately required. Staff commitment • the City • Maplewood Schoell Madson has carefully considered the staff members that we believe can best serve the City of Maplewood not only by their professional experiences but more importantly by their knowledge of the community and past experiences directly with the City or with the needs of the comprehensive plan update. We believe our staff and their commitment to the City is the defining difference that sets Schoell Madson above other firms. The listed team and the staff of Schoell Madson are proud to serve the City of Maplewood for your comprehensive plan update. Schoell Madson has provided services to both public and private clients since 1956. We are an inter-disciplinary design consulting firm offering comprehensive services in the planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, land surveying and environmental areas. Schoell Madson's objective is simple - to meet our client's needs. That means understanding their issues, being responsive, communicating well and putting the right experience and skills to work resulting in projects completed smoothly, on time and within budget In the last three years Schoell Madson created a Community Planning and Design Department. The team members have been carefully assembled to provide the necessary experience and understanding of planning services to best serve municipalities and private development. The significance of this team is the combination of our planning staff, (all with municipal planning experience) with our design and environmental professionals. Community projects receive the benefit of having knowledgeable consultants who understand the public process and input plus the skills of our design team that ensures proposed land uses and project designs are attainable. ■ F .. ... .. . o nk- j k� ry ' 1 , 4 v ■ ��U � �� &��n�� INC. ��on��~u~u~ �� nmn��nm nn�� SCHEDULE RATE CITY ��U�� &��U �� o nmn��n u~�~m��*�� wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 Hourly Hourly Rate Rate Engineering Surveying Project Engineer $ 00 Land Surveyor | $ 85 Project Engineer 11 70 Land Surveyor U 05 Project Engineer 111 75 Land Surveyor U| 105 Professional Engineer | 80 Land Surveyor |V 130 Professional Engineer || 87 Principal Surveyor 130 Professional Engineer ||| 85 Survey Crew Coordinator 105 Professional Engineer |V 110 General Coordinator Survey 05 Engineering Project Manager | 80 Survey Project Manager 05 Engineering Project Manager || 100 Survey Crew 140 Principal Engineer 140 General Planning Intern $ 50 Planner Technician $65 Design Associate 75 Technician | 55 Registered Landscape Architect 80 Technician 11 65 Senior Designer 80 Technician 111 75 Sr. Planner/Landscape Architect 110 Technician IV 85 Department Manager 110 Construction Related Services Construction Observer | 8 60 Prollect Support Construction Observer || 65 Administrative Assistant $ 55 Sr. Construction Observer 85 Operations Manager 95 Expert Witness 230 Environmental Environmental Professional $ 65 Environmental Professional || 85 Wetland Specialist 75 Field Director 01 wASalesmnd MarketingTroposals &SOQsriled by Major project\Cityofmapiewood\em Schodvle.doc 10 k3 0 cl r 1-1 v 1 (;F-NER,XL 13\CKGROUND Nh% U michru n I is 1 1 1 . , , Sru I R Ir III a I on r €1 Schoc H N1 adson. 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His experience as a Municipal and Transportation planner has prepared him for a broad range of tasks with our company. He is a primary contact for our municipal clients and is highly skilled in analyzing local ordinances, writing detailed reports, and presenting difficult information to elected bodies and members of the public. His understanding of statutory Education requirements coupled with his experience in tracking and administering application reviews will ensure your City complies with all regulations Bachelor of Arts in Geography while providing exemplary service to your citizens. Univer sit y of Minnesota, University Duluth, MN (1998) EXPERIENCE Professional Associations Mr. Gozola brings to the table a comprehensive knowledge in the The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) planning and development field. The following is a brief overview of what he will bring to your City; American Planning Association (APA) • Extensive experience reviewing and presenting land use applications to city councils and boards Professional Experience • Exceptional in writing and interpreting city codes 1 Year Schoell Madson • Personable and well suited for interacting with residents as a "face" (2006) for the community • Thorough knowledge of comprehensive planning and the relation to 8 Years of Municipal and Regional city code requirements Planning • Excellent communication skills and an understanding of how to 4 Years City Planner 1 Year as Zoning Administrator involve the public from the beginning of a project City of Minnetrista * Detail oriented organizational skills to ensure all applications and/or tasks are reviewed and completed by the anticipated deadline 3 Years Transportation Planner . An understanding of Metropolitan Council regional plans and their Metropolitan Interstate Committee (MIC), Duluth, MN. potential impact on local development projects . Dependable Schoell Madson Page 1 Rose Lorsung Schoell Madson Bachelor of Arts, Augsburg College, EXPERIENCE 2004 * Worked with resident groups, architects and developers for potential Coursework in Geography, projects Cartography, and Marketing at St. 0 Worked with Chamber of Commerce and revised Sign Code Thomas University, 2004 Ordinance for City of Maplewood Professional Associations • Created maps and analysis for city projects • Analyzed data and created charts, graphs and quantitative analysis Urban Land Institute • Researched, reported, and authored ordinances, resolutions and Professional Experience contracts • Interacted and communicated with city officials and business leaders 1 Year Schoell Madson * Prepared all reports for parks, planning commission, and city council for the City of Medina 7 Years Total • Calculated zoning, variance, and plats using GIS for the City of Maplewood • Using GPS to identify infrastructure and implement server-based system of maintenance • Creating Capital Improvement Plans • Creating financing options for unique land use projects • Land Use Project Management, process to construction • Thematic mapping for land use development, environmental studies and demographic research • Extensive report-writing for parks, planning commission, and city council • Comprehensive Planning including case studies, downtown redevelopment, and design standards • Negotiation in land use development including property identification, acquisition and development process Schoell Madson Page 1