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August 4,2017 Mr. Jeremy Barnhart Community Development Director City of Orono 2750 Kelley Parkway, Orono MN 55356 RE: Request for Proposal for City of Orono's Navarre Area Plan Dear Mr. Barnhart and Members of the Selection Committee: Navarre isthe historic core of the City of Orono.This distinctive district in the heart of Lake Minnetonka reflects both the area's historic lake district characterand it's continual evolution to meet current needs and desires.The Navarre Area Plan is intended to provide an area vision and framework that will assist the community in preserving whatthey love and value about Navarre, while also setting a course forfuture change that is compatible with community character with supportive infrastructure. SRF is excited forthis opportunity to partner with the City, Navarre businesses, and residents to create a community -driven vision for Navarre. SRF has a strong background in collaborating with communitiesto shape visions area's that define the heart of the community,such as our work with downtown Wayzata and downtown Stillwater. We are recognized for our abilityto develop comprehensive visions that integrate numerous urban systems, such as land use, multi -modal transportation, utilities, and natural resource protection into a distinct place that reflects the community's underlying character and values. We understand that broad and transparent stakeholder involvement is needed to shape a consensus -driven projectthat meets the needs of diverse user groups.The SRFTeam provides: • Proven expertise in facilitating thoughtful engagement with authentic listening and sharing of information between stakeholders to develop understanding and reach consensus. • Engaging and tested physical planning techniques thatfind a pleasing balance between numerous competing needs and desires. • Expertise in understanding the relationship between land use and traffic generation. • Keen insight into bicycle and pedestrian condition as SRF was the primary designer of the Dakota Rail Regional Trail and has designed numerous streetscape projects As you review our proposal, you will identify the key elements of SRF's approach that: 1. Enables deep and lasting stakeholder "buy -in". 2. Facilitates a successful visioning process which: - Is forward thinking and visionary - Addresses issues in a creative, multi-disciplinary fashion - Accounts for actual physical conditions and operating - Is attainable with readily available resources constraints 3. Develop and implement plans embraced by key participants who support the outcome and will work together towards achieving the identified goals. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. We look forward to discussing in more detail how we can collaborate with the City in progressing Navarre towards your community's desired vision. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (651) 333-4120 or at jgiese@s4consulting.com. Sincerely, Joni tGiese,*ASLA, AICP jgiese@srfconsulting.com www.srfconsulting.com One Carlson Parkway North, Suite 150 1 Minneapolis, MN 55447-4443 1763.475.0010 Fax: 763.475.2429