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3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55416 <br />763.475.0010 <br />www.srfconsulting.com <br />Marketing or promotional statements about SRF’s professional services are provided solely for general information and not as a contract commitment. <br />Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer <br />January 11, 2021 <br />Todd Blomstrom <br />City Engineer <br />City of Arden Hills <br />1245 Hwy 96 W <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br />Subject: Proposal For Mounds View High School Trail Improvements (PW-21-0105) <br />Dear Todd Blomstrom and Members of the Selection Committee: <br />Over the last decade the City of Arden Hills has made significant investment into the development of its community trail network with the intent <br />of a making the City a safer and more enjoyable place to walk and bicycle. The extension of the trails along Snelling Avenue and Lake Valentine <br />Road to connect to Mounds View High School is the latest project to further this effort. This is a challenging project with many traffic, design, <br />utility and stakeholder issues to work through and requires a strong technical team with enthusiasm and a passion for trail projects. <br />SRF Consulting Group is excited to take on this challenge and partner with the County, local stakeholders, and residents of Arden Hills to <br />develop a safe, aesthetically-pleasing, and pedestrian-friendly trail connection to Mounds View High School. We believe our team can deliver <br />outstanding results and an exceptional working experience that satisfies the technical needs, schedule requirements, and management chal- <br />lenges generated by this highly visible project. Our strengths include: <br />• Design Expertise. This project presents a variety of design and program challenges, including the potential to reduce pavement with <br />alternative roadway lane configurations, slope and alignment challenges, and Watershed District/County coordination. The SRF team <br />brings exceptional experience in regional trail design, with over 60 years of collective experience on dozens of complex trail projects <br />within Twin Cities and the greater region. We will bring our creativity and technical experience to successfully address project constraints <br />and opportunities. <br />• Experienced Project Leaders. Mike McGarvey will lead the overall management of this project. He is highly regarded for managing proj- <br />ects that foster an open and collaborative design process with multi-stakeholder projects and is currently managing the Bruce Vento trail <br />for Ramsey County, which is a similar project near Bald Eagle Lake and White Bear Lake High School. Mike will be supported by Stewart <br />Crosby, and Steve Prusak. Stewart, an expert in trail planning and former TRPD planner, will lead the evaluation of trail alternatives and <br />the preferred alignment. Steve will lead the technical design and development of the preferred trail design. Mike, Stewart, and Steve <br />will leverage their combination of management and design and technical proficiency to efficiently advance the needs of the project and <br />ensure Arden Hills receives the best leadership and expertise throughout the project. <br />• Creative and Collaborative Process. Engaging stakeholders will be critical to the success of this project. SRF will work closely with the <br />City’s Project Manager to build upon previous public engagement efforts and to integrate the concerns of multiple agencies, residents, <br />and the larger community into the design. Our work plan includes several cost-effective engagement strategies and tools that we can uti- <br />lize to foster an open process and build project consensus among residents and the community. Collaborative design discussions with City <br />staff are important for quality results. Outside the box thinking may result in alternatives that minimize the need for additional easements. <br />• Sustainable Solutions. One of the key goals is to have the trail lay lightly upon the natural features so that it blends into the natural sur- <br />roundings while enhancing the user experience. Our preliminary evaluation suggests that there are opportunities to reduce impervious <br />surfaces and related stormwater management elements. We will also work to ensure that the design is constructible and that materials will <br />be of high quality to minimize ongoing maintenance. Our preliminary evaluation suggests that there are opportunities to reduce impervi- <br />ous surfaces and related stormwater management elements. <br />We are confident the SRF team will bring immediate value to the City of Arden Hills and stakeholders by completing the project in a compre- <br />hensive and professional manner. We can also help the City strategize an implementation and funding strategy for this project through its plan- <br />ning and grant writing staff. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the project in greater detail and to showcase our enthusiasm for <br />this unique and challenging project. Should you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Mike McGarvey at 763.475.0010 <br />or mmcgarvey@srfconsulting.com. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Michael McGarvey, PLA, ASLA Matt Pacyna, PE <br />Project Principal Principal
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