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111 Washington Avenue South <br />Suite 650 | Minneapolis, MN 55401 <br />612-416-0220 | Bolton-Menk.com <br />BOLTON & MENK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. <br />Dear David: <br />The City of Arden Hills' Parks, Trails, and Open Space Plan <br />is an exciting opportunity to elevate the city’s sense of <br />fun, safety, and community pride. Bolton & Menk, Inc. is <br />uniquely positioned to support this initiative, leveraging <br />decades of experience in park planning and design. We <br />understand that the City of Arden Hills provides a system of <br />parks and facilities with diverse recreational opportunities. <br />Our approach to this project centers on comprehensive <br />community engagement, which we believe is crucial to <br />the success of any public planning initiative. Our guiding <br />principles ensure that the plan will be safe, sustainable, and <br />beautiful. <br />PARKS AND RECREATION EXPERTS <br />We are passionate about park and recreation planning <br />and are dedicated to a set of strong guiding principles. <br />We strive to build and sustain healthy, equitable, and <br />resilient communities while navigating current and future <br />opportunities and challenges. Our team shares one goal—to <br />create healthy connected communities for all. <br />EQUITABLE ENGAGEMENT <br />Our approach is to collaborate with the City of Arden <br />Hills to bring a tailored engagement process that <br />prioritizes inclusive and equitable engagement. Our team <br />is skilled in combining traditional and innovative public <br />outreach strategies to involve a diverse range of park <br />users. We’re especially focused on engaging historically <br />underrepresented communities in recreation planning, <br />identifying their needs, and addressing barriers that may <br />prevent them from fully enjoying Arden Hills parks. <br />Our goal is to create an inclusive plan that truly reflects the <br />community’s desires and aspirations. <br />IMPLEMENTATION-BASED <br />We pride ourselves on creating plans that are not just <br />visionary, but also practical and implementable. Arden <br />Hills park system is a cherished asset, providing year-round <br />recreation for residents and visitors. Our team understands <br />how to optimize these resources to enhance quality of <br />life and maintain Arden Hills reputation as a premier city <br />in the metro area. You can trust that our approach will be <br />thoughtful, efficient, and aligned with the city’s long-term <br />goals. <br />We share your dedication to creating safe, sustainable, and <br />enjoyable spaces for the entire community. We look forward <br />to the opportunity to work together and help make the City <br />of Arden Hills’ vision of its parks a reality. I will serve as your <br />lead client contact and project manager. Please contact me <br />at 763-344-3319 or Bryce.Shearen@bolton-menk.com if you <br />have any questions regarding our proposal. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Bolton & Menk, Inc. <br />Bryce Shearen, CPRE <br />Project Manager <br />February 05, 2025 <br />David Swearingen <br />Public Works Director/City Engineer <br />City of Arden Hills <br />1245 W Highway 96 <br />Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br />RE: Proposal for Park System Plan