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AGENDA
Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
6:30 P.M. Virtual (WebEx)
Call to Order 6:30 P.M.
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes December, 2020
City Council Liaison Report
6. New Business
A. Playground Replacement Update
Playground equipment replacement surveys are up on the City website along with a
document with larger photos of the equipment options for each park. Postcards have been
sent out to those who live in a ¼ mile radius of the parks up for replacement. Large signs
are up at each park indicating a new playground is coming this summer and where to
vote. CCX and the Sun Post have run stories about the replacements. The Police
department has sent out the information to the neighborhood watch captains to
disseminate to their neighborhood lists. Community Engagement is sending the
information out to churches in each area. Posts have been created and shared via the
-blast was sent out to those who have signed up to
receive City news.
So far, there have been 455 total responses and 426 (93%) of them have been from
residents of Brooklyn Center. Additional information attached to the agenda.
B. Bellvue Community Garden
Brooklyn Center Resident has reached out to Council Member Butler expressing interest
in creating a community garden program at Bellvue Park. Her vision is to work closely
with community leaders and residents in the neighborhood to coordinate a garden space
where neighbors can collaborate to share in the planting, tending and harvesting of the
garden. Staff recommends working with resident to identify a location for the garden and
collaborating on an agreement for a pilot season. The agreement could include what the
City would be responsible for (examples: water access, land, soil, fencing, storage space)
and what the neighborhood would be responsible for (examples: planting, tending the
garden, harvesting, garden programs and events, etc.). After the pilot season, staff and
resident could evaluate the interest in furthering the program and identifying how the
City can continue to support the program
C. RFP Community Center Expansion
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Recreation Staff and City staff have been working towards doing a comprehensive study
of the community center to evaluate the facility, what would the public like in their
facility and what improvements or expansion could be done. We advertised a request for
Requests for Proposals (RFP) for the study and received six (6) proposals from various
firms. Of the six firms, three were selected by a panel of city staff to interview and hear
more about their proposal. Of the three interviews, the selection committee of Deputy
City Manager Edwards, Directors Cote, Beekman, Acting Director Ericksen, Dr. Angel
Smith and Jacob Andersen selected Perkins &Will as the firm that we would like to move
forward with. The proposal for Perkins &Will attached to this agenda.
7. Unfinished Business (Due to covid, all items remain unchanged)
A. COVID-19 Impact on City Services
B. Member Term Expirations and Vacancy
C. Commissioner Witalka Memorial Plaque
D. Dog Park Update
8. Set Next Meeting Date and Agenda
9. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PRECEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020
Virtual (WebEx)
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sorenson called to order at 6:35p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Sorenson and Commissioners Bonovsky, Ebert and Councilmember April Graves
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 15, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT - Council Member Graves spoke to the
Commission on:
BCTC Public Art Initiaitive
City Halloween Drive-thru Boo
City partnership with the Minneapolis YWCA and the BCCS to host student
learning pods at EBHC
BC Beyond COVID Innovation Initiative City provided the first 4 of 40
iPads to seniors throughout the City
NEW BUSINESS
A. COVID-19 Impact on City Services (Parks and Recreation) Staff indicated that the City
The Community
creased restrictions on
gatherings and the opening of gymnasiums and fitness centers. There were no physical
programming offered by the department. There was limited maintenance of parks due to
COVID staffing reductions.
B. Brooklyn Center Beyond COVID Wi-Fi The issue of
Wi-Fi in the Parks was not moved forward at the previous Commission meeting or the
Council. The City was exploring other measures to address the internet connection
challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
C. Department Name Change (Brooklyn Center Recreation Department At the Center of
Community Well-Being)
e the
function of park programming and maintenance is shared by the Department of
Recreation (programming) and Public Works (maintenance). Thereby, the phrase
D. RFP Community Center Expansion Staff presented the concept of expansion of the
Community Center. The City had been approach by potential partners to expand aquatic
services to community and swim clubs. The City was exploring the issue and would first
need to complete a study of the feasibility of expansion before determining the prudency
of such an initiative. Staff indicated that they would come back to the Commission with
a presentation of project and possible study at its next meeting and prior to seeking
direction from the Council regarding conducting a study.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Member Term Expirations and Vacancy Staff indicated that there was no significant
movement on this issue. The Council had been made aware of the issue and the Mayor
would need to take action on the matter. Council Member Graves thank the
Commissioners for their service. She indicated that the Mayor had been conducting
effort to increase the
diversity of the Commissions in order to be more reflective of the diversity of residents
living in the City.
B. Commissioners Bonovsky and Ebert indicated that they had completed an application,
but have not received any feedback. Chair Sorenson indicated that his seat was also
expiring and soon the Commission would not have any seats filled.
C. Playground Replacement Update (Presentation) Staff indicated that the replacement
plan was delayed for 2020 due to COVID; however, we would be moving forward with
the replacement plan in 2021. Staff stated they would provide a full update on progress
and an engagement plan to the Commission at its next meeting.
D. Commissioner Witalka Memorial Plaque Update (Proposed Alternate) - Staff indicated
that due to COVID no significant work had been completed on this project. However,
the thought on places a engrave brick at the Amphi Theater as a way of memorializing
Witalka was presented to the Commission. The Commission spoke of the long history
and many contributions that Commissioner Witalka had made to the park system in the
City. There was a consensus of the Commission to place a plaque type memorial in a city
park as a means of recognizing the contributions made by the late Commissioner Witalka.
E. Mound Cemetery/Freeway Park Update previous approval of
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the preliminary and final plats for MOUND CEMETERY 2 ADDITION in November,
2020. There were no significant actions happening with the project since the last
meeting, but staff would update the Commission on future progress.
F. Dog Park Update Staff indicated that due to COVID no significant work had been
completed on this project.
SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA Feb. 15, 2021
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The City of Brooklyn Center will be replacing many of the city owned playgrounds in the
coming years and we want your opinion.
In the spring and summer of 2021 playgrounds at Bellvue Park, Firehouse Park, Northport Park
and Orchard Lane Park will be replaced with brand new equipment.
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BELLVUE PARK
FIREHOUSE PARK
NORTHPORT PARKORCHARD LANE PARK
Bellvue Park Proposed Draft Designs:
Bellvue OPTION A
Bellvue OPTION B
Bellvue OPTION C
Firehouse Park Proposed Draft Designs:
Firehouse OPTION A
Firehouse OPTION B
Firehouse OPTION C
Firehouse OPTION D
Northport Park Proposed Draft Designs:
Northport OPTION A
Northport OPTION B
Northport OPTIONC
Orchard Lane Park Proposed Draft Designs:
Orchard OPTION A
Orchard OPTION B
Orchard OPTION C
Comprehensive Community
Center Master Plan
January 18, 2021
The newly redesigned Historic Emancipation Park is an interwoven tapestry of buildings and landscape.
The project includes refurbished landscapes and playgrounds, renovation of two historic buildings, and
the addition of a new aquatics building and plaza.
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Transmittal
January 18, 2021
Community Center Services Manager
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mr. Andersen,
We are pleased to submit our proposal for the Comprehensive Community Center Master Plan. Our
team offers a broad depth of experience in the planning of community recreation facilities in diverse
communities. We understand the importance of a thoughtful, focused planning effort for this study.
To ensure success we will:
• Employ an inclusive process which actively pursues community input through a survey, stakeholder
and focus group interviews, as well as, broad community based meetings
• Provide a comprehensive needs assessment to determine program recommendations and explore
strategic partnerships to meet level of service needs for current and future generations.
• Develop an accurate market analysis, demand, and operational projections to ensure that Brooklyn
Center leadership understands all capitial and ongoing operational costs of any recommendations.
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of Brooklyn Center’s community needs and aspirations.
As proven leaders in the design and planning of community recreation center projects throughout the
nation, Perkins and Will, will lead the planning effort. I will serve as the Principal in Charge of the study
Kathryn Watson will be your Project
Manager and will provide resiliency and site planning design. We have partnered with
a trusted team of consultants including(HSP) who will lead the market,
operational, revenue analysis and surveying efforts. Rob Hunden, President and CEO of HSP will work
directly on your study. Joy Miciano with Zan Associates will lead the public engagement efforts and
brings extensive experience and working knowledge of Brooklyn Center’s diverse demographics. Water
will advise on aquatics planning and will provide cost estimating services. Our
entire team has exceptional availability over the next 6-12 months to focus on this effort.
oriented approach, and our dedication to great client service. Our ultimate goal is to provide the City
decisions. We very much look forward to assisting you in these efforts.
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t: 312.550.2396
80 South Eighth Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55402
www.perkinswill.com
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Participating in community sports and recreation is a very local and communal
Amphitheaters
experience. Long gone are the days of recreation facilities that simply cater to
Aquatics
the active, recreational needs of community members. Modern day community
Arenas and Event Centers
centers are designed to promote holistic well-being and opportunities for
enrichment of the mind, body, and spirit. They must be tailored to the unique
Clinical and Sports Performance
culture and demographics of the communities they serve; and provide space
Collegiate Athletics and Training
for diverse groups to gather, recreate, socialize, and build community cohesion.
Collegiate Recreation
Our planning process will provide the setting for your diverse community to
communicate across cultural boundaries, create new relationships, and co-create a
Community Ice
future vision for the Brooklyn Center Community Center. We understand the need to
Community Recreation
explore partnerships to support the building and City. We understand the need to
engage your unique and diverse community for input. Our inclusive approach and
Equestrian and Fairgrounds
depth of experience with feasibility planning will ensure a collaborative process, will
Mixed-Use Entertainment
provide value and insight into the operation and management of these facilities,
Professional Athletics
and Training
operationally sustainable.
Regional Recreation and Sports
Tourism Facilities
Stadiums
Disciplines
Architecture
Branded Environments
Interior Design
Planning and Strategies
Reuse and Transformation
Urban Design
Bison Ridge Recreation Center
Commerce City, Colorado
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Hunden Strategic Partners is a full service real estate development
advisory practice specializing in destination assets. With professionals
Real Estate Market and Financial
in Chicago, San Diego, and Minneapolis, HSP provides a variety of
Feasibility and Development Consulting
services for all stages of destination development.
Organization Development
Since 2006, Hunden Strategic Partners (HSP) professionals have
Public Incentive Analysis
provided all of the above services for hundreds of client projects
Economic, Fiscal, and Employment Impact
HSP professionals have prior professional career experience
in municipal and state government, economic and real estate
Economic and Tourism Policy/
Legislation Consulting
management. Over 80 percent of HSP’s clients are public purpose
entities, such as municipalities, counties, states, convention bureaus,
Research and Statistical Analysis
authorities and other quasi-government entities empowered to
Developer Solicitation and Selection;
conduct real estate, economic development and tourism activities.
Private Management Company
Solicitation and Selection
Zan Associates
Targeted Group business (TGB) and CERT Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) located in downtown
Minneapolis. With 15 employees, Zan Associates specializes in
• Everyone has a right to be involved, and we
communications and engagement for infrastructure projects, from
strive to engage all affected people.
planning and design through construction. We have been in business
• Everyone has a valid opinion, and we respect
since 2001 and have developed an excellent reputation for successful
and actively listen to people.
and inclusive communications and engagement for a wide array of
public infrastructure projects. Our project experiences in and around
• We go to where the people are. We do not
the City of Brooklyn Center include Brooklyn Center Pedestrian and
expect them to come to us.
Bike Plan, City of Brooklyn Center; Osseo Road/CR 152 reconstruction,
• People engage, learn and receive information
Hennepin County; Bottineau/Blue Line LRT Extension station area plan
in many ways, so we use a variety of
and transit-oriented development, Hennepin County; I-94 Pavement
strategies and tactics.
Rehabilitation: Minneapolis to Brooklyn Center, MnDOT.
• We seek out local knowledge and contacts
(cultural, neighborhood, business).
• We communicate technical information
in ways that are easy for all people to
understand.
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WTI is an industry-leading team of passionate professionals who
partners with waterparks, hotels, municipalities, universities and
Programming, Masterplanning, and
more to create aquatic experiences—large and small—throughout the
Conceptual Design
world. From ideating the next big trend in aquatic design to helping
Theming and Branding
resource.
Detailed Design and Engineering
Construction Administration
Project Delivery Methods
PPM is a select group of construction professionals providing in-depth
expertise in all areas of Project Management and Cost Estimating
Cost Estimating
Services. PPM has served as a Project Manager or Owners Rep on
Project Management
scores of projects, and has estimated the construction on over 1,400
projects totaling $11.6 billion.
Construction Management
Project Controls
Value Engineering
Colorado River Union High School District, Anderson
Auto Group Field House, Bullhead, Arizona; Meadowvale
Community Centre and Library, Mississauga, Ontario
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RockfordParkDistrict96,000squarefeet Completion 2016
In an effort to address unmet community needs and regain amateur
sports tournament market share, the Rockford Park District, Rockford
Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, City of Rockford, City of
Loves Park, and Winnebago County along with other area leaders
developed a regional “Reclaiming First” initiative that aims to
increase community recreation participation and sports tourism.
We (with sub-consultant Hunden Partners) were hired to complete a
Feasibility Study for a downtown recreation and tournament facility
and project reality.
The UW Health Sports Factory project includes the redevelopment
of an existing industrial building into a modern indoor sports
complex. The facility features basketball courts, volleyball courts,
with a 180-degree view over Rock River. The project also features
site redevelopment with outdoor gathering space, parking and an
extension to the River Walk.
The UW Health Sports Factory is one of the largest recreation
facilities in the Midwest. The facility acts as a community center for
Rockford residents, and draws over 500,000 visitors per year for
basketball, volleyball, wrestling and pickleball tournaments, as well
as trade shows, meetings and local user events.
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ParkDistrictofOakPark70,000squarefeet
Completion Est.2022
In 2015, we were hired by the Park District of Oak Park
to conduct a feasibility study for a new community
recreation and aquatics center. Located in an urban
very diverse Village outside of Chicago, Perkins&Will
undertook a robust community engagement process
and developed multiple program recommendations,
market analysis and demand projections, and lead
strategic partnership discussions for the new facility.
Now completing design, this new urban community
center will provide for the Village including the
following program elements:
Indoor Walking Track
Fitness Center
Group Exercise Studios
Three Gymnasiums
Community Meeting Rooms
Activity Lounge
eSports Studio
Child Watch Center
Party Rooms
Inclusive Locker Rooms
Wellness Suite*
Indoor Aquatics Center
Expanded Party Rooms
*Realized through a partnership
with the Township Mental
Health Board
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CityofWestLafayette73,000squarefeet Completion Jan2021
Perkins and Will and Hunden Strategis Partners were hired in 2016 to complete a Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
for West Lafayette, Indiana. Through a robust community engagement process, demographic and market analysis the team
determined an unmet demand in the West Lafayette Community for a new indoor community wellness and aquatic facility.
The West Lafayette Redevelopment Commission voted in early 2017 to move forward with the design of a new Community
and opening at the end of January. Facilities features include:
• Inclusive Locker Room and Restroom facilities
• (2) court gymnasium and a Multi-purpose Activity Court
• A Hybrid recreational and lap pool featuring a vortex and zero-entry
• Community Meeting Rooms and child watch area
• Fitness and Group Fitness Rooms
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
MinneapolisParkandRecreationBoard26,000squarefeet Completion Est.March2021
The Cedar-Riverside Recreation Center will be an accessible The project program is an outgrowth of an interactive,
and inclusive center focused on providing a variety of participatory process with the Cedar-Riverside community.
recreation and programming opportunities for the diverse
The community engagement process included the local
and growing Cedar Riverside neighborhood with the goal partner organization team, a Community Advisory
to cultivate healthy lifestyles, personal enrichment, and Committee (CAC), neighborhood youth, community groups,
community building. The new recreation center will expand and interested members of the public who participated in
recreation space beyond the services and programming open-invitation meetings, discussions, and surveys. The
offered at the existing Brian Coyle Center.design team studied multiple building programs at various
scales to provide options for the MPRB and future funding
Recognizing that the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is
allocation. The program will support a wide range of health
currently underserved in terms of high-quality recreation
and wellness activities, services and programs designed
and health opportunities for its growing and diverse
population of 8,000+ residents, the Minneapolis Park
of the MPRB.
and Recreation Board (MPRB) joined with local partners-
Pillsbury United Communities (PUC), M Health Fairview,
Augsburg University, and the YMCA – to develop an
equitable framework for delivery of health-related services
and programs.
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CityofBettendorf52,000squarefeet Completion FundingPending
The market for recreation was changing within the
City of Bettendorf. The parks department needed a
new strategy to stay relevant in a city that had seen
expansions to the local YMCA and the addition of a
regional sports tournament facility that focused on
basketball and turf. The City also needed guidance on
were all being heavily subsidized.
Together with Hunden Strategic Partners, the
study looked at multiple facility improvements and
consolidation strategies. We worked closely with a
diverse steering committee and gathered broad input
from a large group of stakeholders. We held town hall
and interactive workshops for the City and maintained
a project website, keeping the community informed
and engaged.
In addition to the current facility and recreation needs,
the study also explored strategic partnerships for indoor
sports tournament partner, and two school districts.
The study resulted in the recommendation of a regional
outdoor aquatic attraction and a consolidated
recreation and community center geared toward senior
proposed in the centrally located Middle Park, with the
goal of hosting city-wide community events.
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Beck Recreation Renovation Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center Recreation Center
Aurora, ColoradoDenver, Colorado
South Lake Tahoe, California
Mercy Health
Recreation Center Improvements Eastridge, Northridge, and Southridge Sportscore Two Indoor Sports Center
Breckenridge, ColoradoRecreation Centers
Expansion Projects
Highlands Ranch, ColoradoLoves Park, Illinois
Ice House Expansion Study
Loves Park, Illinois
Recreation Center Stapleton Central Park
Johnstown, ColoradoRecreation Center
Denver, Colorado
Miller Activity Complex
Castle Rock, Colorado
Recreation and Senior Center
Aquatic Center Teton County Jackson Recreation
Louisville, Colorado
Center Design
Charles Whitlock Recreation Center
Jackson, Wyoming
Lakewood, Colorado
Pool & Ice
Longmont, Colorado
Fieldhouse
Wilson Recreation Center &
Parker, Colorado
Aquatics Center
Colorado Springs, ColoradoNorthside Aztlan Community
Recreation Center
Recreation Center Renovation
Fort Collins, ColoradoParker, Colorado
Recreation Center
Commerce City, Colorado
Park District Community Center
Feasibility Study & Full Design Services
Feasibility Study Rockford, Illinois
Community Center Program
Oak Park, Illinois
Cripple Creek, Colorado
Recreation Center
Old Town Hot Springs Renovation Commerce City, Colorado
Community Center & County Library
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Fruita, Colorado
Village of Lakewood Sports Plex
Reunion Recreation Center Lakewood, Illinois
Grand Park Recreation Center
Commerce City, Colorado
Fraser, Colorado
ARC Center
Turner Park Recreation Building West Chicago, Illinois
Fun Plex Recreation & Aquatics Center
Roselle, Illinois
Greeley, Colorado
Recreation Center
Community Recreation Center Study Williston, North Dakota
Ice Haus
St. Charles, Illinois
Greeley, Colorado
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Our Team
Perkins&Will Kathryn Watson
Programming Expert Perkins&Will
Primary Contact
Joy Miciano
Hunden Strategic Partners Zan Associates
Lead Analyst Public Engagement Leader
Water Technology Professional Project Mgmt.
Aquatics Project DirectorCost Estimator
Perkins&Will
Landscape Architect
Pierce Pini & Associates
M/E/P Engineering Structural Engineering Civil Engineering
(DBE)(MBE)(WBE)
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Primary Contact
Location - Chicago, Illinois, Time Commitment - 30%
“It’s about building relationships and strengthening communities” says
Lindsey Peckinpaugh, Chicago’s Practice Leader for Sports, Recreation, and
Entertainment. A natural consensus builder, Lindsey is a skilled moderator
who excels at public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and building
strategic framework for complex projects, both large and small. While the
sense of accomplishment from the positive impact buildings have on their
communities.
Although she grew up a competitive, multi-sport athlete, Lindsey did not
intentionally set out to specialize in sports design. What drew her to the
market was ultimately the communal nature of the work. Creating spaces
where communities gather, recreate, cheer on their teams, and focus on their
health. “It’s incredibly challenging, and also incredibly fun work!” says Lindsey.
Recreation Needs Assessment Fair Oaks Mall Master Plan
Palatine, IllinoisColumbus, Indiana
- UW Health Sports Factory
- Wedgbury Stadium
Multi-Sport Complex Study - Athletic Performance
Ball State UniversityImprovements
Research Center
Monroe, Michigan
- Riverview Ice House
- Lacrosse Dome
Expansion Study
- Intercollegiate Athletics
- Carlson Ice Arena Expansion
- ARC Recreation Center
Architect
Facilities
Master Plan
and Zone 250 Sports
Colorado (2004)
Master Plan
Performance Center
- Davis Park Master Plan
Architect
- Al McGuire Center
West Chicago, Illinois
Rockford, Illinois
Illinois (2007)
Renovation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Architect
Development
Bettendorf Recreation Needs
Indiana (2013)
- PPL Center Saint Louis University
Assessment & Feasibility Study
Hermann Stadium
Bettendorf, Iowa
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
Architect
Improvements and Student
Fitness Center
Wisconsin (2016)
Athlete Champions Center
Allentown, Pennsylvania
St. Louis, Missouri
Feasibility Study
Architect
Melrose Park, Illinois
Iowa (2021)
- Recreation Center Feasibility
Athletics Master Plan
Study
Notre Dame, Indiana
Wellness and Aquatic Center
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- Comprehensive Parks Master
LEED AP
West Lafayette, Indiana
Plan
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U.S. Green Building Council
Sports Complex Plan
- Otter Cove
Community Center
Recreation Center Feasibility
St. Charles, Illinois
National Council of
Lakewood, Illinois
Study and Project
Architectural Registration
Oak Park, Illinois
Boards
Multi-Sport Outdoor Pavilion &
Ice Rink Feasibility Study
RELi AP
Goshen, Indiana
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Kathryn Watson
Location - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Time Commitment - 50%
Kathryn is a licensed architect with a decade of experience designing
innovative sustainable buildings in the public and education sectors. She has
been an integral team member on numerous projects through programming,
design and construction documentation. She is knowledgeable in sustainable
practice and executing an integrated design process. Through master
missions of clients and organizations in cultivating learning and discovery
and fostering the next generation of engaged citizens and environmental
stewards.
St. Paul
Fargo, North DakotaSports Complex, New
University of Oregon Recreation
Construction
MoZaic East
Cedar-Riverside Recreation
St. Paul, Minnesota
Commerical Building, New
Centers Predesign
University of Minnesota
Construction (Core and Shell)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Capella Tower
TI
Thomas Reuters
Commercial Lobby Renovation
Seattle, Washington
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota
Expansion
#54455
Eagan, MinnesotaSchool of Medicine Phase 3.1
Downtown Master Plan
New City Hall
Construction
Campus Relocation
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Seattle, Washington
LEED AP
St. Paul, Minnesota
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U.S. Green Building Council
Recreation
Corporate University
Northeast Recreation Center
Moscow, Russia
Building
Center for Natural Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Seattle, Washington
Member
American Institute of Architects
Campus Master Plan
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Ellensburg, Washington
Headquarters Renovation +
Student Housing and Dining
Expansion
Facility
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fairbanks, Alaska
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Location - Chicago, IL, Time Commitment - 20%
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Location - Chicago, IL, Time Commitment - 30%
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Joy Miciano
Location - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Time Commitment - 15%
Joy is the president of Zan Associates and will serve as the engagement
manager for this project. Joy will manage the engagement tasks, advise
on strategic communications and engagement activities and oversee
quality control of all deliverables. Joy has over 20 years of experience in
providing community engagement and communications for public agencies
on a variety of projects. Joy specializes in overseeing all engagement and
communications tasks such as community workshops, open houses, and pop-
up events; managing online engagement, social media, websites, project
updates, and outreach materials; and leading stakeholder engagement
diverse community groups.
Masters Candidate /
University of MinnesotaJoy coordinated public engagement for the Brooklyn Center Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
Outreach efforts included interactive information tables at public locations; promoting and
Bachelor of Science in
gathering information from a community survey; interactive presentations and discussions
Biological Science / University
of California
schools/organizations; and providing news releases and other informational materials.
Cultural Diversity in
Joy lead the communications and community engagement for the Osseo Road design and
Environmental Education /
reconstruction project, which is in an area in North Minneapolis that is economically and
culturally diverse. Communications and engagement activities were designed to reach
out to residents, business owners, and people who walk, bike, take transit and drive on the
road. Activities included corridor tours, pop-up events, a targeted social media campaign,
Women’s Transportation
an online engagement platform, online surveys, neighborhood and business association
Seminar / Previous
presentations, individual meetings, community open houses, electronic newsletter and a
Board Member
project website.
James P. Shannon Leadership
Institute / 2020 Alumna
Joy coordinated communications and community engagement activities for the I-94 high-
way rehabilitation project between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center. Activities included
a communications plan; materials and graphics depicting closures and detours; a video;
Fluent in Spanish
tabling events and activities; and print and electronic information in several formats. Many
activities focused on reaching underrepresented communities in North Minneapolis and
Brooklyn Center.
Joy served as the lead facilitator for the Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Diversity
Initiative (REDi). This program provides professional education for people of color and
women who are developing careers in real estate. Her responsibilities included working
with a Steering Committee, reviewing applications and facilitating training sessions.
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, PLA, OALA, ASLA, LEED APi AP
Location - Minneapolis, Minnesota, Time Commitment - 15%
Having traveled to every US state except Alaska with his military family,
John grew fascinated by how people use urban spaces, and how buildings
interface with them. As an urban designer and landscape architect,
his Japanese culture, which was bestowed upon him by his mother. His
admiration for the minimalistic characteristics of historic Japanese sites is
a design. With rigor and dedication, he seeks to simplify and clarify.
A long-term mentor with ULI and city volunteer, John seeks to serve his
broader community and believes in the strength of the relationships to get
things accomplished. He knows he’s successfully engaged his audience when
he starts to see a shift in their mindset - from ‘we can’t’ to ‘I hadn’t considered
that before.’
Highway 53 Corridor Plan
Rice Street/Larpenteur Avenue La Crosse, Minnesota
Gateway Area Visioning
University of Wisconsin, - Upper Harbor Terminal
Roseville, Maplewood, and
Riverfront Park and Grand
Madison
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Rounds Extension, Phase I
Building Pre-Design, and
Design
Resilience Framework
- East of the River Parks Master
The Meadoway Visualization Minneapolis, Minnesota
Plan
Toolkit
Architect
- Bde Maka Ska / Lake Harriet
Toronto, Ontario
Second Street Streetscape
State of Minnesota
Regional Parks Master Plan
Project Phase II
#26964
- Towerside Park Design
Ventures Rochester, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dallas Fair Park Master Plan
Update
Middle East Multi-Modal
Crow Hassan Master Plan
Dallas, Texas
Station
®
Hennepin County, Minnesota
LEED AP
Saudi Arabia
®
U.S. Green Building Council
Community Center/Ice Arena
Dane County
Pine Point Regional Park Master
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
RELi AP
Alliant Energy Center Master
®
Plan
U.S. Green Building Council
Plan and Improvements
Washington County, Minnesota
Irving and Fairmount Madison, Wisconsin
Hennepin County
Second Street Green
Duluth, Minnesota
Lowry Avenue NE Corridor
Infrastructure Project
Framework Plan
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Faribault Downtown Master
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Plan
Resilience Plan
- Parks and Open Spaces
Master Plan
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Faribault, Minnesota
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Location - Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Time Commitment - 40%
Project Director / Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Matthew Freeby has a breadth of experience in the design and construction
of numerous building types and structures; with overall responsibility for large
project development, he has handled projects ranging from $1 million to $100
million. His project experience ranges from conceptual planning to construction
management.
Matt is relied upon to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support
WTI’s business goals in collaboration with senior management. He helps to
determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the
appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. A registered Architect
in 22 states and a NSPF Certified Pool/Spa Operator, Mr. Freeby is a LEED
Accredited Professional with an advanced depth of knowledge in green building
practices and sustainable aquatic design and operations. Matt’s attention to
detail and persistent pursuit of excellence provides the industry benchmark in
aquatic design.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Argo Community High School - Argo, IL
EDUCATION
Ping Tom Park Recreation Center - Chicago, IL
Master’s Degree, Architecture
Palos Hills Moraine Valley Community College Pool Design - Palos Hills, IL
Washington University
Ray & Joan Kroc Cops Community Center of Quincy - Quincy, IL
St. Louis, Missouri
Niles North High School - Skokie, IL
Boll Family YMCA - Detroit, MI
Master’s Degree, Civil Engineering,
Bamboo Bay Waterpark at Shoreview Community Center - Shoreview, MN
Construction Management
Austin Community Recreation Center - Austin, MN
Washington University
Cascade Bay Family Aquatic Center - Eagan, MN
St. Louis, Missouri
Alexandria Area YMCA - Alexandria, MN
Essentia Regional Health & Wellness Center - Hermantown, MN
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Winona YMCA - Winona, MN
Washington University
The Great Serengeti Indoor Waterpark at Holiday Inn - Owatonna, MN
St. Louis, Missouri
Grandview Lodge - Nisswa, MN
Jackson County Central School District Study - Jackson, MN
REGISTRATIONS
Athens Community Pool - Athens, OH
AIA Architect: AL, AR, CA, DE, FL, HI,
Liberty Township Powell YMCA - Powell, OH
IN, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NV,
Northam Park - Upper Arlington, OH
NY, OK, RI, TN, UT, WA, WI
Kenwood Country Club - Cincinnati, OH
LEED Accredited Professional
Swimming Pool Renovations - Athens, OH
NSPF Certified Pool / Spa Operator
Mandel Jewish Community Center - Beachwood, OH
(CPO)
North Canton YMCA - North Canton, OH
Broadview Heights Recreation Center - Broadview Heights, OH
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Grandview Heights Pool - Grandview Heights, OH
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
New South High School / YMCA - Willoughby, OH
National Council of Architectural
Erb Park and Swimming Pool - Appleton, WI
Registration Boards (NCARB)
Baldwin Medical Center - Baldwin, WI
Themed Entertainment Association
Elm Grove Western Racquet Club Design - Elm Grove, WI
(TEA)
Village Pointe Commons - Grafton, WI
Green Bay Colburn Pool - Green Bay, WI
Goeres Park Pool - Lodi, WI
Madison Metropolitan School District - Madison, WI
Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center - Manitowoc, WI
Bay Area Medical Center - Marinette, WI
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, PE, CPE
Location - St. Paul, Minnesota, Time Commitment - 30%
Doug will be Sr. Estimator throughout all Design Phases in the Cost Estimating
Process. Doug provides a compliment of education, expertise and experience
that few can match. Doug is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer with dual
degree options in Construction Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
Doug is also a Registered Professional Construction Cost Estimator with the
CSI Divisions (Site Work, through Mechanical, Electrical and Technology: a rare
designation). Doug’s diverse experience spans 41 years as a Construction
Manager of commercial, energy, industrial, institutional, mining, hospitality,
multi-housing, retail, mixed-use development construction; government
contracting; and environmental related construction.
Doug has personally estimated the construction cost of more than $11.6
billion worth of construction and personally managed the design and
construction of projects totaling more than $900 million.
• Project Management•
Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Construction Management
Option-1 : Size: 25,928 s.f. Budget: $16,432,328
• Cost Estimating
Option-2 Size: 45,523 s.f. Budget: $27,684,631
• Scheduling
•
Location: Cass Lake, MN
• Project Controls
Size: 59,159 s.f.
Budget: $19,304,723
• BS, Civil Engineering w/ dual degree
•
options in Construction Engineering &
Location: Buffalo, MN
Environmental Engineering, University
Size: 61,284 s.f.
of Wisconsin-Platteville
Budget: $31,257,223
• MBA, St. Thomas University
•
Location: New Town, ND
Size: 63,174 s.f.
Budget: $29,670,204
• Registered Professional Engineer – WI
E-22230 (1976)
•
Location: NA
• Registered Professional Cost Estimator,
Size: 115,749 s.f.
American Society of Professional
Budget: $35,046,796
Estimators CPE 1.4-00057 (1993)
•
• SBE CERT Registered Firm
Location: St. Paul, MN
NAICS 541330: CONSTRUCTION
Size: 16,061 s.f.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Budget: $4,269,650
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City of Brooklyn CenterComprehensive Community Center Master Plan
Approach
community center.
As the City of Brooklyn Center plans for the future, this is an opportunity
culture and evolving demographics - a place vital to the long-term well-
being of the City. We get it – and we can help!
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Approach
senior citizens are direct responses to
the changing values and lifestyles in
our communities. Aquatic programs
Our Perkins&Will team approaches We are particularly passionate
continue to push the envelope on
each Community Center study with about the art of community making.
fun and exciting pool features with
a customized approach as unique as Communities evolve. New and/or
climbing walls, aqua obstacle courses,
the communities we serve. We listen renovated buildings become part
unique and exciting slides, and other
and learn from our communities and
aqua therapeutic uses for active aging
values. One of the most powerful
adults. Fitness users are beginning
deep understanding of their needs statements of a great community is the
to expect much more personalized
and the context for our study. We will richness and character of its buildings,
services on par with the latest private
bring in an experienced viewpoint often created at different times, but
clubs and retail facilities. These may
and perspective and offer ideas from blending together to form the outward
include personal training, proprietary
across the nation. One of the most expression of the soul of the place. The
important lessons learned from over recommendations for the future of the
25 years of community recreation Brooklyn Center Community Center
evaluation, spa and therapeutic
design, is that recreation projects must value the City’s unique identity,
programs, proprietary classes and
are never accomplished in a vacuum. Perkins and Will is proud of our long
a shift toward overall health and
They are founded on good community tradition of creating successful civic
wellness. We will explore these trends
outreach, orchestrating between architecture.
together and determine the most
numerous stakeholder groups, and
appropriate solutions for Brooklyn
Center. We never stop challenging
the broadest needs.
ourselves to develop new and exciting
ways to engage users and create
The world of municipal recreational
an experience that is memorable.
offerings is constantly changing.
Design amenities such as views to
the exterior, situating spaces so that
indoor water parks, cafes and social
different user groups can interact
gathering areas, outdoor pursuits
visually and/or socially, daylighting,
programs, libraries, and special events
and environmentally conscious design
are among the recent offerings at
principles are combining to create
community recreation centers. Special
new and exciting community center
event venues for cultural arts, shared
opportunities.
buildings between other community
providers, and even specialized
We take a truly collaborative approach
activity areas for community events,
are changing the face of conventional
public and private offerings within a
recreation. Themed child care areas,
community. Together with the City of
indoor playgrounds and educationally
Brooklyn Center and your prospective
oriented “discovery centers” for
children and teen centers are more
opportunities to create amenities
prevalent. Additionally, specialized
that will serve your community for
generations to come.
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Approach
Meadowvale Community Centre and Library,
Mississauga, Ontario; Meadows Community
Centre and Library, Edmonton, Alberta; UW
Health Sports Factory, Rockford, Illinois
We are entrusted by our clients to create unique and
responsible design solutions within the very heart of the
community culture and identity, and we approach this
responsibility with great care
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Our mission is to provide Brooklyn Center with
qualified, credible information at every step in
the process, to make smart, confident decisions in
allocating precious community dollars.
1. The Public Participation Plan
community. Our priority will be to reach
people whose voices are typically
underrepresented in the public process
participation plan is to understand the We will develop an online engagement
including communities of color, senior
critical ground work that has been platform through Social Pinpoint
citizens, people with disabilities, youth
done to date. Our team will undergo a (socialpinpoint.com) to provide an
and people with low income.
discovery process and analyze the opportunity for people to provide
current long range planning their input online. This platform
documents such as the City’s provides easy to use and intuitive
Given the current conditions around
Comprehensive Plan, 2021 Annual survey and ideation tools, and allows
the COVID-19 pandemic, we are
an interactive online experience,
recommending an engagement plan
Art Master Plans, Opportunity Site seamless website and social media
that consists solely of online and virtual
Master Plans and 2012 & 2017 integration, and real-time reporting to
activities. If possible, later on in 2021,
community surveys. evaluate results.
we can consider incorporating some
These documents will inform the The engagement platform would be
in-person activities. There would be
stakeholder participation plan for used for all three engagement phases.
three phases to our engagement effort.
engagement led by Zan Associates,
•
and a robust data gathering exercise
be at the beginning of the project to
on the existing facility, program
lead and parsed by Hunden Strategic
gather input on the existing facility,
and services, we will provide
programs and services, and collect
Partners.
photos of the facility and materials
people’s vision to improve the facility.
that demonstrate the programs
The second engagement phase would
and services offered, and people
be to provide initial facility, program
Our team is committed to an will be able to react and leave
and service recommendations
engagement process that is focused on comments on these exhibits as
and ask people to comment on
listening to people, asking questions to well as any recommendations for
the recommendations. The third
understand community perspectives improvements.
engagement phase would be to share
and building consensus towards a
• For the second and third
phase of engagement, we
master plan recommendations. Our
We will be engaging with people who
team would lead all communications,
currently use the community center,
and recommendations for the
promotions, material development and
community center master plan and
engagement activities.
and the broader Brooklyn Center
ask people to provide comments.
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(e.g., email or post to social media • that follow social
photos or comments of activities they
distancing guidelines would be
Zan Associates recent online
enjoy or would enjoy doing at the
held at the community center,
community center).Centennial Park or other locations
in the city (e.g., library, grocery
store). Pop-up events would
Communication activities
At the completion of each engagement
help to capture feedback from
To promote the online engagement
phase, we will provide a comprehensive
underrepresented people that
site, we will provide the following
list of comments collected during that
may not be able to engage
communication activities.
engagement phase.
online by meeting them at places
City website
where they may already go.
We will assist the City in updating
activities The following are potential
If available, we could attend
and maintaining the City’s website
activities that, after discussions with
community events such as the
to assure that it is updated with the
the City, could be included in the
Earle Brown Days Festival. Pop-up
master plan process, status and
engagement plan to supplement the
events would include interactive
schedule as well as assure that the
recommended activities.
and eye-catching activities that
online engagement platform is linked
will appeal to people passing
•
from the City’s website and as needed,
by and encourage them to
any plan materials posted to the
stop and engage.
that include an incentive for
website are compatible with City and
participation (e.g., gift card to a
• to collect
accessibility standards.
grocery store)
broad input from the community
and other stakeholders. If people
• Virtual community center tour
To focus on promoting the plan
are not able to attend the online
that would provide the opportunity
process, we will create targeted/
meeting, we would record the
for people to view the current
boosted social media posts to
meeting and post it online so
facility, services and programs.
promote the online engagement
people can view the recording.
We would create a video of a
site. The posts will used for the City’s
We would coordinate promotions,
walkthrough of the facility. The
social media platforms: Instagram,
organize logistics, design and
video will be posted to the project
Twitter, Facebook and NextDoor. We
publish materials, provide the
website and shared through
will boost/promote posts to areas
presentation, provide facilitation
social media.
for the online meeting, record
•
of communities of color, senior citizens,
the meeting and manage the
youth and or people with low income.
video edits.
. The signs would
We will use postcards or mailers for all
inform people of the community
three engagement phases and send to
center master plan and direct
areas with a higher concentration of
people to the City’s website
communities of color, senior citizens,
or online engagement site for
youth and or people with low income.
more information or to provide
The mailings would be sent out to
a comment. We would use a
inform people about the community
QR code on the sign so that
center master plan, promote the online
people can easily connect to the
engagement site and include other
preferred website.
interactive ways for people to engage
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It is easy to simply compile the wish list,
Developing accurate
tally the costs and present a project
cost models early in
budget that is well beyond the funding
the process allows
We like to view our role as the blending
capacity of the community--we see
of the “Art and Science of Planning”.
us to make smarter
this far too often in our profession. It is
We believe in creating connections
programming decisions
between a community’s desire and the
responsible to balance the needs
and deliver more activity
expressed with the budget tolerance of
in less costly buildings
versus wants”, and backs up decisions
the City and its citizens, and create
and deliver better
with credible and reliable operational
planning strategies that are
information. Our team will work hand-
value to the clients and
affordable, appropriately scaled,
in-hand with Brooklyn Center City staff
actionable, and meets as many needs
communities we serve.
to understand the current operations
as possible within these parameters.
of the Community Center and to to test
Cost effective creativity is the hallmark
program ideas, operational models
of our planning and design process,
We do not plan around perceived
for different programs, and discuss
and the Brooklyn Center community
“needs” in a community, but rather
how various activities can share space.
employ a qualitative and quantitative
We can then analyze the operational
approach to understand the market
cost and revenue recovery potential of
different options.
value of recommendations. Need
This information, drawn from the
implies that the amenities we discuss
stakeholder meetings, staff and
project team workshops and public
the case. Our process employs realistic
forums, will be used to develop
conversations about programs, broad
potential space program options.
community appeal, and maximizing
These options will include potential
utilization to justify exactly where
space components, square footage
funds are allocated, and exactly how
of each space component, and
programs can share the building and
preliminary construction and project
overlap in scheduling. We will utilize
costs for each component. Support
benchmarking models ranging from
spaces will also be considered
national guidelines such as the NRPA,
including maintenance and custodial
NEA and NSGA and analyze other
areas, electrical and mechanical
facilities in the region and across the
rooms, control rooms, pre-function
country, to inform the planning process
space, and other areas as necessary.
and right size spaces, and determine
PPM will lead our team in developing
the correct LOS (Level of Service) for
preliminary construction costs will be
Brooklyn Center. Coupled with an
estimated for each program option
SWOT Analysis we will be able to target
developed and presented to Brooklyn
and prioritize recommendations and
craft an implementation plan that is
Center City leadership.
within Brooklyn Center’s reach.
City of Brooklyn CenterComprehensive Community Center Master Plan
The manner in which a building is staffed can affect everything from function to safety and the user’s perception of the facility
community recreation business will be a valuable tool throughout the course of design. We will maintain an active dialogue
with City staff regarding the pros and cons of different organizational approaches so that we can develop the right solution
early in the process and keep the design moving forward. For example, the Williston Area Recreation Center, at nearly
240,000 square feet, demands the need for thoughtful planning. The sheer scale of the building required a clear layout to
make sure visitors could easily navigate the building, while operators could easily supervise activity spaces. In the words of
Darin Krueger, the recreation director from the project’s inception, “the front desk has visibility of all the main activity areas,
Multi-generational recreation environments must respond to a multitude of needs. Developing spaces which convert easily
and effectively from one use to another will be critical to the success of the proposed Center. Throughout the planning and
equipment which can support multiple activities. In the Fruita example shown below, the project needed to satisfy the needs
of both recreation and library services by sharing many of the building area including meeting rooms, youth activity areas,
lounge and circulation space and support areas. Additionally, the challenging budget required that the other spaces in the
meeting spaces. In the end, the building was built $300,000 under budget allowing those funds to be directed to refurbishing
the adjacent outdoor pool.
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An important part of our cost control philosophy is to develop the greatest amount of programmable, active space within the
•
•
• Developing space sizes and layouts that can generally accommodate multiple activities rather than single-purpose
spaces, and be easily transitioned throughout the course of a typical day.
In the Fort Lupton example below, you can see the yellow highlighted area outlines the total amount of circulation. This
building reached an unprecedented 8.3% total non-assigned area, this allowed us to incorporate more than 2,300 sq. ft.
of additional programmed space in the building, within the set budget limit, that would normally have been attributed to
be very effectively housed in pre-engineered or prefabricated systems, providing large open spaces at much less expense
than traditional masonry and concrete. As seen below in the Parker Fieldhouse example, the 100,000sf building was designed
with insulated metal wall panels and pre-engineered steel superstructure in the large volume spaces of the gymnasium, turf
and to integrate into traditional systems is the key to its effectiveness. The building was built in 2007 for $134/sf, which even at
the time, was 50% less than other building alternatives.
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Great aquatic design is a balancing act of
activities, programs, safety, maintenance and
operation, For a traditional lap pool, regardless of
length and lanes, the pool should accommodate
a variety of levels of training, competitive meets,
lessons, water exercise as well as aqua sports such
as volleyball, basketball and water polo. But this
doesn’t mean that a lap pool is only useful for
Brooklyn Center Community Center’s existing pool
may be a key planning challenge for the study.
Our team includes Water Technology, Inc. to
work through the balancing act of activities
and features during programming. Our team
posesses exceptional experience in the design
of state-of-the-art pool environments. We will
work closely with Brooklyn Center City staff and
users to develop an ideal aquatic vision -one that
could remain the center piece of a renovated or
expanded facility.
The options for other fun aquatic activities and
features is only limited by budget and imagination.
Some of the key considerations include:
• Introducing play equipment to convert the
environment.
• Studying supplemental pools or bodies of
water for therapy, family play zones, or warm
water activities.
• Provide recommendations for technology
reduce ongoing and future aquatic
operational costs.
• Indoor Recreation Activity
We will examine and review the
Participation (National current services, participation levels,
Sporting Goods Association, operation and structure, and identify
National Endowment for the
opportunities for improvements and
Arts, and National Recreation future needs. This research includes
and Park Association)types of amenities, fee structures, and
Our team will evaluate and effectively
any other operating data available.
• Frequency Tables on
utilize information from recent and/
We will review, analyze, and report
or current planning work, including Key Activities
the current long range planning
• Adult Market Potential Index
centers to help inform more accurate
documents such as the City’s
(MPI) for Key Indoor Activities
operations.
Comprehensive Plan, 2021 Annual
•
Community Survey
Public Art Master Plans, Opportunity
• Mapping of Alternative
Using existing community email
Site Master Plans and 2012 & 2017
Provider Locations
database or public utility information
community surveys, etc.
• Inventory of provided by the City, Hunden Strategic
Facility ComponentsPartners will conduct a statistically
valid survey to test preliminary
• Fee Structure
Data will be assembled, evaluated,
program recommendations, utilization
and presented on existing venues
• Year of Facility Development
projections, and gauge the public’s
that serve the region, including levels
tolerance for cost participation for
•
of service, marketing and promotion
both capital funding and future
efforts, and technical capabilities.
use charges. Our team will work
Data will include, at a minimum:
closely with the Brooklyn Center
City leadership to craft careful
• Demographic Analysis,
To help determine current and
and targeted questions to garner
Key Indicators:
potential user groups in Brooklyn
the most useful and applicable
• Median AgeCenter and the surrounding service
information needed.
area, we will update the demographics
• Median Income
• Household Budget
We will identify the constituency of the
Trends analysis will include
Expenditures
service area through a demographic
examination of demographic shifts
• Recreation and Entertainment
and their impact on what the
all information available from previous
Expenditures
community might consider, based on
planning efforts and including
future recreation center and aquatics
• Demographic Breakdown by
information gathered from the
trends, interest and participation levels
Service Area
Planning Department, U.S. Census
for a variety of activities, and what
Bureau, ESRI sources, and other
• Age Distribution
is new in community center facilities.
national and local sources.
This process will also evaluate how
• Projected Population Growth
Hunden Strategic Partners will utilize services are provided through both
• Ethnicity and Race
analysis methods and research to administrative and planning trends.
• Tapestry Segmentationexamine other service providers in
the City and other communities in
• Market Potential
the Minneapolis metropolitan area.
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renter of space, program partner,
future membership source, future
corporate member, vocal advocate
We recognize that information
within community. Information would
gathered during the community
be presented in an easy to understand,
visioning process, background data,
unbiased fashion.
and current usage cannot alone tell
the full story of Brooklyn Center’s
opportunities. For this study, our team
Understanding that the “new factor”
will utilize our experience in this market
contributes to lower operating costs
to analyze and summarize potential
as well as increased revenue and
recommendations and set the stage
for long-term goals. We will evaluate
will be developed. The Pro-Forma
the potential for competition from
statement will identify costs and
other sources such as private health
revenues by year based on expected
clubs, privately operated recreation
market capture and costs for the early
and aquatics service providers, and
years of operation. The analysis will
other potential competitors in the
consider the life of building including
City’s service area.
mechanical systems, warranty
periods, wear and tear of the building
We will collect and analyze
and equipment.
information on participation, needs,
desires, operations, and management
Hunden Partners will thoroughly
strategies for programming
analyze the operational plan for the
and service offerings, and make
project creating detailed schedules,
recommendations. We will identify
areas of service shortfalls and
time staff, and the other factors
projected impact of future trends.
Using information from existing
the building. We will also budget
plans, the results of the focus
for utilities, maintenance, capital
groups, stakeholder meetings, needs
replacement and other contracted
assessment, current level of service,
services to build a comprehensive
alternative providers in the market
picture of the operational plan and
budget for the building.
Consequently, Hunden will utilize the
providers), and current capacity.
information gained from the market
Hunden Strategic Partners will identify
analysis to project use rates and
and prioritize the unmet programming
patterns for the proposed amenities.
needs in the community and
They will propose a fee structure
analyze potential strategic partners,
that is competitive with the market,
and surrounding communities, and
private aquatic clubs. We will develop
build a revenue projection based on
a partnership spectrum ranging from;
these factors.
partner, facility operator, primary
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Our project approach involves a variety of customized project
deliverables and engagement methodologies to engage the public
and encourage support for the proposed project. We will work
closely with the City to determine the most appropriate tools for your
include a power point presentation that summarizes the breadth
as a more detailed, full-color Master Plan Report that includes all
required graphics, data, cost information, plans, maps, etc. needed
to clearly communicate the study outcomes.
Demographic Data
GIS and ESRI Mapping
Powerpoint Presentation
Written Report
Public Participation Plan
Online Engagement Platform
Study Website
top priority.
We have redesigned
our stakeholder
Targeted Social Media Posts
engagement structure
to address current
wellness concerns.
Community Mailings
Value-Added Engagement Activities
Relationship Diagrams
Space Planning
Early Cost models
City of Brooklyn CenterComprehensive Community Center Master Plan
Market Analysis
Needs Assessment
Program Recommendations
Preferred Planning Strategy
Opinion of Cost
Operational Projections
Action Plan
Plan Development
Detailed Layouts
Pool Feature Development
Furnishings and Equipment
Design Features
Cost Analysis of each plan element
Character Sketches
Building Form Options
Material Studies
Interior and Exterior
Illustrations
Express the Vision
Build Excitement
1.0
1.1Project Introductions, Goal Setting and Prior Study Review*
1.2Tour Existing Facilities*
2.0
2.1Finalize Public Participation Work Plan
2.2Build online engagement platform (targeted mailings & social media posts)
2.3Online Community Survey **
2.4Strategic Partner Analysis Focus Group (online meeting)
2.5Consolidate and summarize stakeholder input
2.6Online Engagement Phase 1: Existing Use Input
3.0
3.1
3.2Evaluation of Demographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics
3.3Identify Community Needs through LOS and SWOT analysis
3.4Comparison with national and regional participation statistics and trends
3.5Identify current and future demand for potential programming
3.6Competitive Market Analysis - Local and Regional, Public and Private
3.7Develop program based on community input, partnership feedback, market/demand analysis
4.1
4.2Provided conceptual rough order of magnitude costs based on developed program.
4.3Online Engagement Phase 2: Programming and Planning Input
5.0
5.1
5.2Develop preferred planning strategy and phasing plan
5.3Provided conceptual rough order of magnitude cost of preferred planning strategy
5.4Provide rough operational cost analysis of preferred planning strategy
5.5Review and incorporate capital and operational funding mechanisms from the City and potential partners
5.6
5.7Online Engagement Phase 3: Preferred Planning Strategy and Implementation Input
5.8Develop strategic action plan
6.0
6.1Draft Final Report
6.2Final Report
6.3(3) On-site Final Presentations
7.1Quality Control Reviews
7.2Progress Meetings
7.3Management/Coordination
7.4Cost Estimating Services
protocols allow. Additional taks/meetings will be conducted by virtual conference platforms (Skype/Zoom/Micrsoft Teams/etc.)
*Kickoff meeting and progress meetings proposed to take place via virutal workshops. We propose onsite facility tours of the existing facility be
conducted by a limited group of participants from Perkins&Will’s Minneapolis while adhering to current COVID safety protocols.
**Survey proposed to be an online survey. Owner to provide email addresses for distribution of survey material.
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8.0
8.1Online listening sessions with an incentive for participation (e.g., gift card to a grocery store)
8.2Creation of virtual community center tour
8.3Yard sign campaign to encourage virtual participation
8.4Pop-up events following social distancing guidelines held at the community center, Centennial Park, other locations in the city
8.5Online public meetings to collect broad input from the community and other stakeholders
9.0
9.1Analysis of existing facility conditions (ADA compliance, structure, MEP Systems, deferred maintenance items)
9.2Detailed Aquatics Planning (pool layouts, features design
9.3Exterior sketches and massing diagrams
9.43D Renderings of Recommendations
10.0
10.1
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Rockford, Illinois
Executive Director,RockfordParkDistrict
t.815.969.4072
e.jaysandine@rockfordparkdistrict.org
West Lafayette, Indiana
Erin R. Easter
Director, Department of Development, City of West Lafayette
t. 765.775.5161
e. eeaster@westlafayette.in.gov
Oak Park, Illinois
Executive Director, Park District of Oak Park
t. 708.725.2020
e. jan.arnold@pdop.org
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dan Elias
Design Project Manager, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
t. 612-230-6435
e. delias@minneapolisparks.org
Bettendorf, Iowa
Director of Parks and Recreation; Parks Administration
t.563.344.4123
e. solis-willis@bettendorf.org
06.
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role in this process.
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exercise and that the
diversity of voices in
Brooklyn Center will
require a diversity of
approaches.
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1.0Project Kickoff and Existing Material Review
$2,500
2.0Community Engagement and Survey
$15,300
3.0Market and Demand Analysis
$21,250
4.0Programming and Planning Scenarios
$20,500
5.0Implementation Planning
$6,000
6.0Report and Findings
$8,500
7.0Project Management and Communication
$5,000
Base Services Fee
Base Services Reimbursables (2 trips)
$1,800
Total Base Services
$80,850
8.1Online listening sessions
$2,000 per session
8.2Creation of virtual community center tour
$1,300-2,300 per video
8.3Yard sign campaign to encourage virtual participation
$1,500 plus $2 per sign
8.4Pop-up events
$3,000 per event
8.5Online public meetings
$5,150 per meeting
9.2Detailed Aquatics Planning (pool layouts, features design)
$7,500
9.3Exterior sketches and massing diagrams
$5,000
9.43D Renderings of Recommendations
$3,000 per view
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