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| COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
| October 22, 2015 | | SECTION: | Consent Agenda |
Description:
Approve Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc., for Engineering Consulting Services | Staff Contact:
Barry Bernstein, Director | Department / Division:
Parks and Recreation Department |
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| | | | | | | | ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Agreement with WSB & Associates, Inc., for Engineering Consulting, not to exceed $12,500.00.
SUMMARY:
Attached is an agreement proposal from WSB & Associates, Inc., for engineering consulting services relating to the development of an updated Kelley Park master plan. The agreement outline was provided by the city attorney's office and accepted by the vendor. Staff recommends city council approval of the professional service agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Professional services that require technical, scientific or professional training, such as engineers and architects, do not have a bidding requirement under Minnesota state law. Staff has pre-Apple Valley working experience with WSB & Associates, Inc., and has found them to be a responsible provider of engineering consultant services.
As part of the master plan development, WSB & Associates, Inc., is offering the optional service of a web-based tool for public input. The park, in its current state, is a very popular venue. With the added acreage, associated opportunities, and planned development of the surrounding lots this community park has the potential to be an even better community asset for years to come. It will be important to take into consideration the users' perspective and what they would like to see in the park. Staff recommends exercising this optional service to maximize public input opportunities.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Not to exceed $12,500.00
Funding has been designated within the 2015 and 2016 Budgets
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