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June 28, 1999
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, Mr. Dan Rogness
Community Development Director
2875 145`h Street West
, Rosemount, MN 55901
Dear Mr. Rogness:
, The Kelley Trust Property in the northwest corner of Rosemount offers the opportunity for comprehensive
environmental review in the AUAR format. This 535-acre site,within the Metropolitan Urban Services Area �MUSA�,
, is planned to have an overall density of two units per net developable acre based on the proposed Year 2020
Comprehensive Plan pending before the Metropolitan Council. The northern portion of the site has been assigned a
lower density (one dwelling unit per acre) that responds to the City's Year 2000 Comprehensive Plan designation of
, the site as Transition Resitlential. The lower tlensity applies to all lots abutting rural residential (5-acre) lots to the
north.
, Key aspects of our proposal are the experience and commitment of our proposed project staff. The project team,
described in Section 4 of this proposal, has been assembled with the AUAR's aggressive schedule uppermost in mind.
The key personnel in each of the management and technical work areas can devote from 50 to 100 percent of their
, time, if necessary,to meet the desired timeline. This allocation of staff has been accomplished by prioritizing and
distributing workload in advance of this potential AUAR contract and by having the luxury of timely completion dates
of completing assignments. Staff availability percentages are identified in Section 4.
� Barton-Aschman successfully prepared the first AUAR in the State of Minnesota for the City of Woodbury. The firm
has pioneered other environmental planning tools including the first"Tiered" Environmental Impact Statement (Tiered
, EIS) for the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The EQB has added the process developed in the Brainerd
Bypass EIS to State Rules, Chapter 4410.4000. Barton-Aschman also completed the first Natural Community Survey,
which Eden Prairie used to prioritize raw land for community acquisition for the expressetl purpose of ecological
' preservation.
Key people on our team are highly regarded professionals, Dan Lutenegger and Doug Zang. Dan Lutenegger,who
' tleveloped the Tiered EIS process for Mn/DOT,would have direct and primary responsibiliry for the project as the
consultant team manager. Both Dan and Doug would make the Kelley Trust Property AUAR their number one priority
over the four months neetletl to complete the assignment. Another key team member is John Payton,who has
' extensive experience with the engineering and design issues encountered in residential housing of the types proposed
for the Kelley Trust Property. Fretl Dock will serve as the lead in addressing the potential for traffic calming measures.
Fred has been a member of design charettes and has served as leatl transportation professional for traffic calming
, assignments in the Park Commons Plan,a Town Center/Liveable Communities Demonstration Project in St. Louis Park,
Minnesota,and the West Lake Street Urban Village Plan in Minneapolis. Collectively,the team possesses an average
of more than 19 years of professional experience in the disciplines of transportation engineering, environmental
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, In summary,we have assembled a team with relevant environmental, residential design, and traffic and highway
engineering backgrounds and we would very much like to assist the City of Rosemount in this important community
' development project. We have assembled a strong team that is totallv committed to achieving the schedule
presented in Section 6 our proposal. We emphasize that on several previous assignments,the Minneapolis office of
Barton-Aschman has completed entire Draft and Final EIS documents in substantially less than the time allowed by
' EQB rules.
The proposed AUAR will be instrumental in resolving issues and questions that have been posed through the City's
' site tlevelopment approval process. Its conclusions are also likely to play a fundamental role in guiding City decisions
as the tlevelopment of this site progresses over many years to come.
, Barton-Aschman has no current contracts with lantlowners or developers in the City of Rosemount and has done no
work for private clients in Rosemount.
' We are open to any information or suggestions that could expedite the process or save costs. If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Firm Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 1
� Project Untlerstanding/Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 2
' Scope of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 3
Key Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 4
' Relevant Experience/References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 5
' Schedule and Cost Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 6
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� BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES� INC. City of Rosemount
A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group AUAA
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� SECTION 1 — Firm Overview
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This proposal for professional services is submitted to the City of Rosemount by:
' Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
A Unit of the Parsons Transportation Group
� 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2542
Telephone: (612) 332-0421 FAX: (612) 332-6180
, FIRM OVERVIEW
� Barton-Aschman's multitlisciplinary practice encompasses traffic engineering,
transportation planning, parking analysis and planning, urban and regional
planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture and urban design, and
� environmental impact analysis. More than 230 experiencetl men and women
provide the broad range of disciplines and skills essential for producing thorough
antl reliable solutions to a wide range of urban antl regional problems.
, Barton-Aschman was organized in 1959 when George W. Barton's traffic
engineering and transportation planning firm merged with Frederick T.
� Aschman's urban planning practice. This merger, an innovative concept for its
time, demonstrated the company's understanding of the fundamental
relationships between transportation systems, lantl use, and socioeconomic
� development. This blending of transportation and urban planning skills marked
the beginning of a tradition at Barton-Aschman—one in which the skills and
perspectives of many professionals are combined to provitle the best, most
, comprehensive services to our clients. Barton-Aschman offices, located in
principal cities throughout the Unitetl States, have provided nationwide services
to public and private sector clients. The Minneapolis office, staffetl by 25,
� representing all of the practice areas in Barton-Aschman,was establishetl over
25 years ago.
� In 1985, the Barton-Aschman family became a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Parsons Corporation. Parsons Corporation,the nation's top engineering/design
firm (ENR,April 1996), solves the transportation problems of today, as well as of
� the future, by integrating the combined expertise,talents,and resources of
BARTON-ASCNMAN ASSOCIATES� INC. City of Aosemount
1 A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group 1 - 1 AUAR
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� three leaders in the transportation field—Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.,
De Leuw, Cather�Company,and Steinman Boynton Gronquist�Birdsall. These
three firms offer a full range of transportation-related planning, engineering,
, design/build, and construction services in a comprehensive unparalleled
resource known as the Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. Under the Parsons
banner,we are able to offer clients the expanded resources and capabilities of a
� 1,400-person organization. As always, our commitment to quality, service, and
innovation remains paramount in our approach to meeting our clients' project
requirements.
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� SECTION 2 —Project Understanding/Approach
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The Kelley Estate AUAR study area consists of 535 acres of prime land within
� the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA►. It was treated as a "transition
area" in the 1993 Rosemount Comprehensive Plan. Subsequent discussions
between the developer and the City of Rosemount have resulted in a City
� resolution �foliowing extensive public hearings) approving a Concept Planned
Unit Development for 1,153 residential units,which includes a densiry bonus of
20 percent based on: (a) a mix of ten housing unit types; (b) the use of varied
� custom builders for high value/quality housing; (c� a higher than normal amount
of common open space; and (d) a plan that appropriately transitions from higher
to lower densities. The total units approvetl by the City, including the bonus, is
� approximately the same as would be allowed under the existing 1993
comprehensive plan.
� Use of Existing Information Provided by the Developer
A substantial amount of existing information has been generated in the
� residential design and planning process by the developer's consultant,
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. This information represents an important
resource that Barton-Aschman proposes to use in the AUAR process.The
� following discussion of Understanding and Approach and the Scope of Work in
Section 3 describes what information will be used antl how it will be used.
1 Coordination with Developer's Consultant
Barton-Aschman anticipates the need to be in close coordination with CPDC's
� consultant,Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Barton-Aschman has
designated John Payton, an experienced residential tlesign engineer,to lead the
alternative layout review and development process. Mr. Payton's involvement
� will provide the necessary coordination for obtaining design information and
getting questions answered in the short period of time during which the entire
AUAR must be prepared.
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A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group 2- 1 AUAA
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� Major Environmental Issues
Issues surrounding the project may be characterized as either concerns about
� the protection of natural resources within the Kelley Estate, or concerns about
the compatibiliry of the proposed development with neighboring uses.
' Intersection of East/West Parkway and Shannon Parkway
The location of this intersection is subject to design review and should be
' addressed in the AUAR. A more northerly alignment would clip a Class 1
�Preserve) Wetland and impact a grove of trees itlentified as a moderate priority
for preservation. A more southerly alignment, or other options such as offsetting
� the east and west legs, could potentially reduce impacts, but these alternatives
are subject to environmental and engineering investigation in the AUAR study.
The City Council has resolved that this intersection must be a perpendicular
' intersection having the least impact on natural features of wetlands and
woodlands.
� Traffic Calming, Noise, and Visual Buffering Needs on Connemara Trail
Connemara Trail is an east-west collector with a missing link between Shannon
' Parkway antl South Robert Street. Together with existing 140`h Street West in
Apple Valley and the future 140`h Street East in Rosemount, Connemara Trail is
planned to help provide east-west travel continuity between Cedar Avenue and
� TH 55. The residents adjacent to Connemara Trail would like this corridor to
remain what it is today—essentially a quiet, residential boulevard. Much of
their public hearing testimony has been rhetorical, focusing on the perceived
, impacts that increasing traffic from 2,200 average daily traffic in 1997 to 10,000
in the year 2020 could have on their neighborhoods. One of the major tasks of
the AUAR is to provide the technical investigation and documentation of traffic
impacts, including operation of the total road network, operation of individual key
' intersections both internal and external to the site, air quality, noise, and visual
intrusion. A second major task is to evaluate the feasibility and reasonableness
� of mitigating those impacts, e.g.,traffic calming strategies. Finally,the third
major task is to present the impacts and feasible and reasonable mitigation
measures to the public in a thorough and comprehensive fashion.
' Barton-Aschman recognizes the importance of the traffic tasks identified in the
RFP. We fully adhere to and atldress the transportation standards in the
� resolution approving the concept PUD.
• As the tlevelopers of the Dakota County travel demand forecasting
� model, Barton-Aschman is in a unique position to review antl refine
traffic volume forecasts through the proposed creation of a Dakota
County subarea transportation model.The model will provide the basis
' in the AUAR for discussion of cumulative impacts,which is the major
reason why an AUAR is ordered.
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BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES� INC. City of Rosemount
� A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group 2-2 AUAR
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� • Barton-Aschman will provide an operational assessment to serve as the
basis for itlentification of traffic calming applications.
• Barton-Aschman will bring experience in traffic calming as currently
' practiced in other North American cities. Mr. Fred Dock of Barton-
Aschman is a recognized expert in traffic calming who understantls the
full range of options and their implications both for resolving impacts
, and for the engineering of roads.
Natural Resources: Wetlands and Woodlands
, Wetlands in the Rosemount portion of the site have been delineated by
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. antl classifications based on the City's
� 1998 Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan. The plan has prescriptive
management measures and buffer zones based upon quality and sensitivity
criteria established in the Plan. The developer has also commissioned a detailed
� tree inventory in response to the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance. Westwood
has further identified priorities for woodlands as either individual tree
preservation or area preservation.
, As suggested above, Barton-Aschman believes that the use of developer
information, especially natural resource data, is critical for maintaining the
� mandatory 120-day schedule of the AUAR process and for developing a cost-
effective document. However, before any proposer-supplied tlata can be used,
the environmental regulations require that such information be objectively
� assessed and verified. This requirement is particularly important because of
direction provided in the RFP that the AUAR is expected to influence the concept
development with respect to protection of wetlands and other natural resources.
, Barton-Aschman's approach is to provide an intlepentlent evaluation of the
information tleveloped by the project proponent. This evaluation will include that
of Barton-Aschman's project team and,for wetlands, preapplication field review
! with the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) as provided in the regulations
implementing the Wetlands Conservation Act. If Barton-Aschman or the TEP
, should find that any of the developer-suppiied information is inadequate or
incomplete,this conclusion will brought to the attention of the City of
Rosemount and measures taken to remedy any defects. Barton-Aschman's
approach provides for a fully open and cooperative process of information
� tlevelopment and exchange that respects the need to adhere to the strict AUAR
schedule,to be cost-effective, and to withstand close scrutiny by agencies and
� the public.
Related Issues
' The following photographic reconnaissance illustrates many of the subjects that
are to be analyzed through the AUAR process.
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� A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group 2-3 AUAR
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' ��� View from Dodd Boulevard to the southwest towards Rosemount Community
�,� Center, Schwartz Pond Community Park, Rosemount High School, and athletic
;,,_ fields. Opportunities for corridors antl consolidating green space are to be
x y�r; �� ��.�. ,,�;,�� actively explored in the AUAR. It is desirable to connect Birger Pond with the
i ;,�,,� F , �,�. . • +• Shannon Park Elementary complex,then turn south to connect to the City's
� �",•� existing Central Park system. The east-west parkway corridor will help link
�� "i, Rosemount to the 2,000-acre Lebannon Hills Regional Park.
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� The cemetery at the south end of existing Dodd Boulevard poses a location and
design constraint on the eventual connection of Connemara Trail to South Robert
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The Rosemount Hills subdivision bortlering 1315`Street West consists of larger
� � lots. The project's proposed traditional home component must transition to this
_ neighboring development antl also provide the mitigation opportunities for
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, � The City Council resolution tleclares that Shannon Parkway and the east-west
parkway intersection must be perpendicular. This intersection must also"thread
- the needle"to the extent possible, between wetlands and woodlands, and
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� >�. of these resources and their community and regional functions must be
��: .. addressed in the AUAR. If an alternative intersection location would "avoid or
' minimize"impacts, it will be studied further. Engineering design quality will play
a critical role in the study to assure safe and reliable traffic operations.
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The adequacy of the existing infrastructure, roads and utilities,to serve the
proposetl CPDC development will be analyzed in terms of traffic operations.
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calming strategies.
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The most sensitive part of the development includes the ritlgelines running
' through the northwest area as seen from this vantage point at Shannon Park
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Elementary School. This area must transition to a rural residential neighborhood
. ' of 5-acre lots south of McAndrews Road. The City Council resolution provides
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for an estate housing having a net density of one dwelling unit per acre, which
may be"accomplished with large lots or clustering of dwelling units". Homesite
' �'`f��_ : development and roads are anticipated to follow these ridgelines, resulting in the
need for environmental analysis. As stated in the City Council's resolution,the
� AUAR"will help to determine the ultimate locations of streets, housing, and
infrastructure".
, � " � The Birger Pond has regional consitleration in stormwater management for both
r;� : ;•� n h_� Rosemount and Apple Valley. The Vermillion River Watershed Management
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Connemara Trail currently ends at the southwest corner of the Kelley Trust
� { ,. Property at the Rosemount water tower. This road,further to the west, is a four-
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�� lane facility having strong resitlential"feel"and community pride as evidencetl by
�` `�' +he white fencing along the perimeter of the route. Residents are concerned
` , �� �at when the road is completed through the Kelley Trust Property,traffic
� ; — :olumes will grow and the road will have less of a residential character. The
�"' transportation standards in the City's concept approval resolution would be
� addressed in the AUAR, specifically: 1)the eventual connections of Clover Lane
and Danube Lane to Connemara Trail; 2) evaluation of the City street design
standards as the Traditional Homes area is developed; and 3► exploration of
� traffic calming ideas for Connemara Trail and Shannon Parkway.
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SECTION 3 - Scope of Services
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' This Scope of Services for the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) of 535
acres in the northwest corner of Rosemount has been prepared based on our
experience with similar studies and the CPDC's concept PUD submission
' furnished to Barton-Aschman by the City. Based on our experience with the EQB
regulations,we understand that the AUAR will require the preparation of a
document that wili include some information typical of an Environmental
' Assessment Worksheet (EAW►, but wili also demantl in-depth analysis of several
critical issues that the City has identified in its Resolution Approving the Concept
Resitlential PUD. Those issues were previously discussed in Section 2 of this
' proposal.
This work scope encompasses the following seven major tasks:
, 1.0 Project Initiation/Preliminary Data Rcuiew
2.0 Alternative Concept Development
' 3.0 Environmental impact Analyses and Mitigation Plans
4.0 Preparation of a Draft AUAR Document
5.0 Preparation of a Final AUAR Document
' 6.0 Public Participation and Meetings
7.0 Project Management
, The AUAR document wiil be prepared following the Minnesota Environmental
Quality Board (EQB) guidelines for this review process. The proposed format of
this document will be established at the outset of the project, however,we
' anticipate that it woultl be similar to the organization in the EQB's June 1995
guidance, "Recommended content and format for AUAR Documents".
' 1.0 PRELIMINARY DATA REVIEW
The initial activity of the AUAR work will be to collect and review existing data,
' plans, policies, maps, and other related information from the City of Rosemount
and other governmentai agencies. It is our untlerstanding that the project
proposer has already generatetl substantial technical and general planning
� information for the Concept Residential PUD and that information (electronic and
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, CADD files as well as hard copy) will be made available to Barton-Aschman on a
timely basis. That information includes, but is not limited to, basemapping,
' concept plans,wetland delineations,forest inventory, and soil classifications. GIS
mapping of the site soils,wetlands,vegetation,and topography is expectetl to be
available from Dakota County (requested through the City of Rosemount) and/or
' Westwood Professional Services. A kick-off meeting with city staff will also be
conducted as part of this task.
' 2.0 ALTERNATIVE CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
As a component of mantlatory requirements associated with the AUAR process,
' Barton-Aschman will work closely with the City Planning and Engineering Staff,
CPDC, and Westwood to develop an alternative layout for the project. The
alternative layout will present a more traditional layout of lots and blocks with a
' mix of 75%single-family detached units and 25%multi-family/townhouse style
configurations.
' The site is challenging in that all parties involved in the process will wish to be
objective in retaining the natural look of the site. The rolling terrain, significant
stands of trees, placement of storm water ponds, and protection of wetlands will
' be incorporated as selling features or amenities for the residents in this new
community. As the process progresses,the implementation of sub-communities
within the initial approved concept plan and alternative concept plan will be
� established to assure overall master planning and continuity with abutting
properties.
' The Barton-Aschman team and CPDC team will work well together in composing
the objectives and staying on track for completing the project on schetlule.
Barton-Aschman's Mr. John Payton has had neariy 20 years of civil engineering
' design experience, eight of which as a Consultant-Cit�Engineer. In 1996 through
1998, Mr. Payton was employed by Westwootl and worketl on a number of CPDC
projects. Mr. Payton's past relationship and direct but easy going style will aid in
' the continuity of the City and CPDC/Developer relationship.
The Barton-Aschman team will assure that the City comprehensive plans, guides,
, ordinances,and any and all other requirements are followed.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSES AND MITIGATION
' PLANS
This task includes the field investigations, impact analyses,and mitigation
' planning for Subtasks 3.1 through 3.15 described below. These impact studies
will adtlress two levels of development for the project area: 1� the Approved
Concept Pian identified in the resolution passed by the City on June 1, 1999, antl
' 2) the alternative traditional concept developed in Task 2.0.
Major impact areas that will be adtlressed in the AUAR include traffic calming,
� natural resources, and storm water management.
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� 3.1 Proiect Description
� The project description will identify the location antl environmental setting of the
project area and provide a general description of the proposed development and
public services and infrastructure that wiil be included as part of each scenario.
� Various cover types and their estimated acreage, before and after development,
will be identified by GIS and overlay techniques. The site aesthetic and visual
environment will be characterized. Supporting graphics will be prepared. A
� listing of known permits and approvals required for the project will be provided.
3.2 Land Use
' The current land use and development within and around the project area will be
reviewed and described. The proposed project will be evaluated as to its
, compatibility with adjacent and nearby land uses. In this evaluation, specific
attention will be paid to the features of the proposed concept, e.g., bufferyards
and traffic calming measures,that help transition to and integrate uses adjacent
' to the site. Potential impacts or conflicts resulting from the proposed
development will be identified. It is assumed that the Ciry will provide
information regarding comprehensive land use plans, zoning, and property
' ownership data and any other pertinent private development plans for use in this
analysis.
� 3.3 Fish,Wildlife, Ecologicallv Sensitive Resources
As part of the AUAR document, an inventory of potential fish antl wildlife
, populations and threatened or endangered species within the project area will be
compiled. Federal, state,and local agencies will be asked to provide
documented records of these resources. Field reconnaissance of the area will be
� conducted to identify any affectetl resources or habitats that may be impactetl by
the proposed development.
� The functions and values of these resources will be assessed based upon the
AUAR tlevelopment alternatives. Barton-Aschman will use the City of Rosemount
Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan as a guide to the expected
' disposition of wetland (i.e., high-value communities woultl be buffered more
heavily from development;whereas lower value communities could be utilized for
development subject to the requirements of the Wetland Conservation Act of
' 1991,the Tree Preservation Ordinance,and the Surface Water Management
Ordinance►. A general conceptual assessment of impact to ecological
communities will be determinetl for each alternative scenario in the AUAR.
' 3.3.1 Vegetation/Cover Types
' The starting point for vegetation analysis will be use of the County's GIS files of
tree cover and available aerial mapping of the area together with Westwood
Professional Services Inc.'s wetlantl delineation mapping. Field reconnaissance
� will be conducted using both windshield surveys and on-foot reconnaissance.
BARTON-ASCFIMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. City of Rosemount
' A Unit of Parsons Transportation Group 3-3 AUAA
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' The objective of this activity will be to verify the size and relative ecological value
of woodland,wetland, and other vegetation cover types. Total acreages of land
' use cover types will be determined in the following classes, consistent with
AUAR requirements, item 10:
' • wetlands (see 3.3.3 below)
• watercourses
• lakes
� • woodlands
• grasslantl (native antl old fieltl)
• cropland
' • current development
3.3.2 Steep Slopes
1 Existing County GIS and Westwood Professional Services, Inc. topographic data
will be used to identify ridges and the areas having steep slopes within the study
� area. This will be reported in the AUAR. The AUAR will identify impacts to steep
slopes resulting from development of streets, housing, antl infrastructure.
Mitigation can reduce impacts through proper tlesign, preservation of vegetation,
' limitations on the extent and duration of bare soil exposure to the elements, and
controliing runoff with storm water management measures so that erosion of
steep slopes does not take place.
, 3.3.3 Wetlands Delineation Review and Agency Concurrence
� National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) maps, State (DNR) Protected Waters,and
Westwood delineation maps will be assembled as a starting point,along with the
City's GIS wetlands map. The most recent aerial mapping will also be consulted
1 to identify potential wetland areas. Barton-Aschman proposes that Westwood's
wetland delineations be field-reviewed with the WCA Technical Evaluation Panel
(TEP) consisting of Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR►, Dakota County
� Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), and Local Governmental Unit �LGU)
representatives. DNR and US Army Corps of Engineers staff would also be
invited to represent state and federal (Section 404) interests. The combined
' expertise of Barton-Aschman,Westwood, and the agency staff would serve as a
very effective means of assuring that no bias has crept into the evaluation and
that the final delineations reflect the best judgements of agency experts, not just
' consultants. If inaccuracies are found in the Westland delineations,the field
staking would be modified and resurveyed by Westwood. Barton-Aschman
would document the process and the results of the TEP field meeting.
' To facilitate the meeting, and thereby make the best use of the work already
performed by Westwootl, Barton-Aschman would take the following steps:
' • Prepare an agentla and a schedule for the field review.
• Submit the delineation report prepared by Westwood to the TEP prior to the
' field review.
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� • Consult with Westwood staff about their presence at the meeting antl
request that Westwood bring the appropriate documentation, including US
� Army Corps of Engineers delineation sheets, aerial photos, NWI maps, PWI
maps,and soils maps.
• Request that Westwootl prepare a representative transect,with vegetation
� sample points,to be staked for each wetland.
• Summarize the resuits of the meeting.
� 3.4 Surface Water Impact Analvses
3.4.1 Wetland Impacts
' Wetlands within the study area will be assessed for broad qualitative antl
quantitative impacts based upon the two scenarios under consideration in the
� AUAR. Areas impacted by the approved concept PUD will be calculated from the
final CADD files provitled by Westwood,following field checks by the Technical
Evaluation Panel (see Task 3.3 above). Timing and intensity of development will
� determine the general level of wetland impact.
WCA replacement plan procedures will be followed for wetland mitigation. In
� conjunction with the TEP field review described above,the proposetl repiacement
areas will be visited. Issues pertaining to the public value, location, size, and type
of wetland will be tliscussed with agency representatives. In the AUAR, Barton-
, Aschman will evaluate the necessity of altering existing wetiand resources,
functions or values to fulfill project objectives. The AUAR text will discuss the
potential of the two project concept alternatives to avoid, minimize, rectify,
� and/or reduce wetland impacts, antl/or replace impacted wetland functions and
values.
, 3.4.2 Stormwater Management
General surface water information is documentetl in both the City's
, Comprehensive Plan and the 1998 Storm Water Management Plan. AUAR
a�alysis wili expand the existing data base in order to assess the specific impacts
of the proposed concept PUD. Additional surface water data including stream,
� pond, steep slopes/sensitive areas adjacent to waters,water quality, and
proposed storm sewer systems will be gathered using the following process:
� 1. A review of the Comprehensive Plan and Storm Water Management Plan.
2. A review of protected waters inventories from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources and US Fish and Wildlife National Wetlantls Inventory.
' 3. A review of water quality data from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, if
available.
4. A review of the natural resources inventory and prioritized environmental
� features that are compiled in the early phase of the project.
The assembled data will be utilizetl in reviewing the two alternative scenarios to
� tletermine their impacts to surface waters. The proposed development will be
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� reviewed to determine conformance with the City's current Comprehensive
Storm Water Drainage Plan. Applicable Rosemount design standartls will be
, discussed in the AUAR. Atlditionally, steep slopes, shorelands,floodplains,
landlocked ponds, and protected waters will be identified along with the needs
and limitations that these features may create for storm water management.
, Exhibits will show the locations proposed for detention ponding within the project
site and will be included in the AUAR. ,
1 3.4.3 Water Quality
The Concept PUD Submission identifies the conceptual configuration and
� locations of the proposed stormwater management ponds. AUAR study will
review the ponds to determine whether they can achieve the runoff controls and
water qualiry treatment goals expressed in the City's 1998 Comprehensive Storm
' Water Management Plan. To make this determination it will be necessary to
request atlditional information from the project proposer concerning the proposed
PUD concept in order to make to a valid comparison with the traditional
, development alternative. If required, modifications and/or refinements to the
PUD concept will be recommended to mitigate impacts to sensitive
environmental features.The analyses include:
� 1. Evaluate the potential performance of stormwater management measures
with an emphasis on protecting existing wetlands/streams/steep slopes.
' 2. Compare the relative impairment of water bodies according to risk and
severity resulting from the approvetl PUD concept and traditional
development alternatives.
, 3. Explore methods enhancing the water quality value of existing antl proposed
wetland and drainage features to further the City's goals.
4. If required, recommend modification of the alternative concepts to
� incorporate the specific goals for protection of natural resources, and
mitigation of surface water quality impacts.
� The result of this study will be outlined in the AUAR document. Exhibits, in both
hard copy and Geographic Information System (GIS) format,will be inciuded in
the AUAR report.
� 3.5 Groundwater Impacts
' Projects of this magnitude will require a Phase I and perhaps a Phase II audit of
the site. CPDC may have already ordered the audits. The Phase I will identify any
potential known contaminants and the number and location of both active and
, abandoned water wells on the site. This task does not include any subsurface
evaluation to test for contamination, and should be considered merely a
preliminary inventory of potentially suspicious sites.
� The site initially appears to be supplied adequately by the existing water
distribution system. As a component of this work a review of water suppiy and
� tlemantls will be required.
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' 3.6 Wastewater Treatment and Water Supplv Infrastructure
' The site initially appears to be supplied adequately by the existing wastewater
collection system. As a component of this work a review of present system
capacities. This work will involve the review of adequacy of existing and
, proposed lift stations.
The proposed concept and alternative site plans will be reviewetl to limit the
1 length, burial depth, antl lift station�s) �if any) placement for optimum
performance and ease of maintenance.
� 3.7 Geologic Hazards and Soil Conditions
As the initial design process progresses, soil borings will be ordered by CPDC.
� From the soil boring logs and review of preliminary utility layouts and their relative
distance from the water table tlepth will be calculated. If the utilities are found to
be below the water table elevation de-watering for utility installation as well as
, placement of irrigation wells for common area maintenance will be discussed.
From the soil boring logs obtained from CPDC and site review by
� Barton-Aschman's sub-consultants the presence of any geologic hazard will be
discussed antl presented.
� 3.8 Solid Waste
For AUAR item 21 a, the total quantity of municipal solid waste and recyclable
� materials that would be generated will be determinetl for each development
scenario under consideration. This calculatio,n will be made based upon
population projections antl standard accepted rates of solid waste generation
' (preferably based upon existing rates within Rosemount if that information is
available►. The method and location of waste disposal will also be assessed
qualitatively based upon existing service within the City.
� 3.9 TrafFic Impact Analysis
� The traffic impact analysis will assess the capability of the proposed roadways
and their intersections with the existing adjacent Arterial roadway system to
accommodate projected traffic from the fully built out development and 2020
� Comprehensive Plan projected background traffic. The analysis will include
evaluation of existing intersections of Collectors within the perimeter of Principal
and Minor Arterials surrounding the development and the intersections of the
� Arterials with the Collectors serving the development.
The traffic impact analysis will consist of two primary components; a
, transportation planning analysis,which will project intersection peak-hour turning
movement counts for the critical intersections, and a traffic operations analysis
which will evaluate the impacts of the traffic on the intersections and compare
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' those impacts with the existing conditions and the year 2020 "no build"
alternative.
� 3.9.1 Transportation Planning Analysis �
� The transportation planning analysis will provide future traffic volumes on existing
and future roadways in and around the proposed development. The forecast
volumes will be used to determine the traffic, air quality,and noise impacts for
� the development.
3.9.1.1 Run Dakota County Subarea Network
� The Dakota County subarea transportation model will be run for the current year
and for the year 2020. Trips to the study area will be isolated from the model.
, The proposed development subarea will be defined and the land use assumption,
as well as the regional network assumptions, would be fixed at this time. The
defined subarea in the model would be refined through the subdivision of zones
' and estabiishment of new roadways within the area of the development.
Currently,about five zones represent the proposed development in the model
subarea. It is expected existing zones will be expanded to approximately 25
� zones in the model to analyze the development. Traffic volumes for the A.M.
peak hour, P.M. peak hour, and total daily traffic will be estimated.
� 3.9.1.2 Alternative Development
Development scenarios will be defined by a combination of network alternatives
, and the travel demand resulting from the two requested land use options. Two
network alternatives, plus a no-build alternative,will be coded in the subarea
model. For each alternative network,travel demand using the proposed lantl use
� scenario will be assigned. Trip rates for the proposed land use options will be
based on ITE trip generation rates (the most recent edition of the ITE Trip
Generation Manual will be used�.
� 3.9.1.3 Alternative Forecasts
' The subarea model will be run for all of the alternatives and the results comparetl
to existing traffic counts and published future year forecast volumes for
reasonableness. No-build and build alternatives turning movement volumes will
� then be developed for the critical intersections in the study area. These turning
movement volumes will be used for the intersection traffic impact analysis, air
quality, and noise analysis.
' 3.9.2 Traffic Operations Analysis
t To serve as a reference for those reviewing the proposed development,the traffic
operations analysis will evaluate existing traffic operations at the current
intersections of Collectors within the perimeter of Principal antl Minor Arterials
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� surrounding the proposed development, and the intersections of the those
Arterials with the Collectors serving the existing land use within the perimeter.
, 3.9.2.1 No-Build Option Analvsis
� As a basis for tlirect comparison of the traffic impacts of the fully built out
development,the same intersections will be analyzed with projected year 2020
traffic without the development. For this analysis existing plus committed
� intersection geometrics will be used. If further intersection improvements are
requiretl to accommodate the year 2020 base traffic,we will propose needed
improvements to be used in the analysis with the City's concurrence.
� 3.9.2.2 Alternatives Analvsis
, Projected year 2020 traffic generated or redistributed by the Alternative 1 and
Alternative 2 for the proposed development will be used to analyze all existing
and proposed intersections of Collectors within the perimeter of Principal and
, Minor Arterials surrounding the development antl the intersections of the
Arterials with the Collectors serving the development.
� The evaluation of the existing conditions,the year 2020 no-build condition,and
the two alternative scenarios for the development will be conducted for both the
A.M. and the P.M. peak hours using the latest version of the Highway Capacity
� Software,which is a computerized implementation of the procedures of the
Highway Capacity Manual. For the new intersections,the analysis will use
proposed lane geometry. For the existing intersections the same geometrics will
, be used as was used for the year 2020 no-build traffic analysis.
3.9.3 Analysis of Future Street Extensions
� The network alternatives will be designed to isolate the traffic volumes
associated with the ultimate extensions of Clover and Danube Lanes to
� Connemara Trail. The resulting volumes will be evaluated on a roadway segment
basis and at those intersections identified for analysis. impacts to Connemara
Trail will be itlentified.
� 3.9.4 Street Design Standards/Traffic Calming
' The proposetl street tlesign standards in the Traditional Homes area will be
reviewed for consistency with City street design standards and other national
practice to determine if modifications are necessary, either to the proposed
� streets or to the Ciry standards. The review will consider traffic loading, design
speed, pedestrian and alternate mode use,and emergency vehicle requirements.
' Traffic calming concepts will be developetl for Shannon Parkway, Connemara
Trail,and the proposed streets in the development to provitle uniform, slower
traffic speeds on these roatlways. These concepts will be based on practices in
� place in North America cities. The traffic operations analysis findings will be used
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� as the basis for the identification of traffic calming applications. A full range of
available traffic calming strategies will be considered. The potential performance
, of any traffic calming strategies that have not previously been used in the Upper
Midwest will be assessed under snow operating conditions.
� Traffic management strategies have the potential to move problems from one
street to another. The implications of the strategies will be evaluated on the
larger area street system. Evaluation criteria will include the following:
� • Potential to divert traffic
• Potential to retluce speed
� • Impact of diverted traffic
• Impact on emergency vehicle response travel times
, • Impact on existing driveways
• Impact of diverted peak-hour traffic on arterial intersections�nterchanges
• Impact on access to public transportation services
I • Accommodation of impact to bicycle travel
• Impact on public services (e.g., snow removal)
• Physical feasibility
� • Cost of installation/maintenance
3.9.5 Report
iThe results of the forecasting and traffic analysis will be included in a
memorandum describing the methotlology and results. The memorantlum will be
� summarizetl in the AUAR as appropriate.
3.10 Air Qualitv Imaact Analvsis
' A microscale Carbon Monoxitle (CO► air quality analysis is assumed for this task.
This analysis may be considered to not be necessary if the traffic analysis shows
� that the proposed development will generate relatively little peak period traffic
and involve no congested roadways or intersections.
, The results of the traffic analysis will be used to identify up to two (2)
intersections, one selected for the approvetl Concept PUD and a secontl for the
traditional development option. These intersections will be judged the most
� critical in terms of potential CO air quality impacts based on traffic volumes and
operational levels of service. The year 2020 conditions would be modeled for
approved Concept PUO and traditional concept alternatives in either the A.M. or
� P.M. peak hour. For each of the two intersections, emission rates will be
estimated for each roatlway using EPA's model MOBILE5a. The model CAL3QHC
will be used to model CO dispersion. Background CO concentrations will be
' modeled for the year 2020 using any available existing monitoring data. If no
recent nearby monitoring data is available, default values will be used. This task
assumes no background air monitoring would be needed; such a task is expected
� to cost roughly$7,500 to $8,500 for a two-week monitoring period.
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� 3.11 Noise Impacts Analysis
' Nearby sensitive receptors that could be ativersely impacted by vehicle traffic
noise associatetl with the proposed development will be analyzed. Daytime
monitoring of existing noise levels for a maximum of three (3) nearby residential
' receptors will be performed. The daytime and nighttime noise impacts of the
projected traffic volumes will be modeled to determine future noise levels. If
these levels exceed the state noise standards for the area, potential noise
� mitigation measures will be identified.
3.12 Cultural Resources impacts
' The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO� of the Minnesota Historical Society
will be consulted to determine if historic or archaeological resources are known
' to exist within the site bountlaries. This scope assumes that no such resources
are known or expected within the AUAR study area. If such SHPO's conclusions
differ, i.e.,that such resources are known or suspected to be present,a site
' archaeological reconnaissance by a Cultural Resources consulting firm woultl be
necessary for an additional fee.
� 3.13 Trails and Parks
A Comprehensive Park Plan and Development Guide Plan (1991) has been
� developed and approved by the Ciry. The alternative trail antl park scenarios will
be reviewed in their entirety to determine their overall compatibility with this
Plan. Any potential conflicts or inconsistencies resulting in significant impacts
� wili be identified. It is assumed that the City will provide copies of all existing
plans that pertain to the project area and the proposed development.
� 3.14 Related Developments; Cumulative Impacts
The cumulative impacts of the proposed project will be reviewed in terms of the
� development's total impacts on public services and infrastructure,traffic, natural
resources,and on surrounding and related development in the area.
� Projects of this magnitude will be reviewed for impacts to the existing water and
wastewater treatment facilities, impacts to fire and life rescue response times,
impacts to schools antl school bus routes. In addition, impacts on commuter bus
' routes, impacts to city parks and recreation facilities, and impacts the traffic
movements of the residents within the site and as well as regional cross
movements will need to be addressed and become a component of the work
1 efforts of Barton-Aschman.
3.15 Summary of Issues
� This section will summarize the impacts identified in Subtasks 3.1 through 3.14
antl recommended mitigation plans to minimize those impacts. Regulatory
' requirements and permit conditions will also be summarizetl.
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� 4.0 PREPARATION OF DRAFT AUAR DOCUMENT
� The AUAR document will be prepared following the EQB guidelines as to content
and format.
� The draft AUAR document will be a compilation of the impact studies and
mitigation plans generated under Task 3.0. In addition,the document will
summarize major findings and issues to be considered regarding the proposed
� development. All supporting graphics and appendices will be inclutled in the
tlocument.
' The draft document will be submitted to the City for internal review. Following
. any necessary revisions,the consultant will provide 30 copies of the document to
the City who will be responsible for public distribution and notification of release
, of the report.
The draft AUAR document will be reviewed in a manner similar to an EAW. The
� public and agency review and comment period would be completed within a
30-day time period during which a public information meeting/hearing will be
held. The proposed schedule for this process is included in Section 6 of this
� proposal.
5.0 PREPARATION OF FINAL AUAR DOCUMENT
� The final AUAR document will be a revision of the draft AUAR document based
on substantive comments and input received during the public and agency review
� period. It is assumed that the City will be responsible for the collection of all
written and verbal comments which will be forwarded to the consultant. It is not
expected that substantial changes to the draft AUAR will be requiretl in order to
� address comments. Mitigation measures or procedures to avoid or minimize
project impacts will be inclutled in this document.
, The final document will be submitted to the City for internal review. Following
any necessary revisions, the consultant will provide 30 copies of the document to
the City who will be responsible for public distribution and notification of release
' of the report.
If no objections are received within 10 days,the AUAR process is completed. If
� there are objections by any state agency or the Metropolitan Council, it may be
necessary to arrange negotiations between the City, objecting agency�s�, EQB,
and the consultant to resolve the issue�s►. This levei of effort would be
� considered outside of thg proposed scope of services and could be
accommodated through a supplemental agreement.
� 6.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND MEETINGS
During preparation of the AUAR and the public and agency review process, it is
� assumed that the consultant will participate in the meetings:
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� 1. Project Initiation Meeting - attended by city staff, CPDC representatives, and
the consultant.
� 2. 1 S` Public Meeting -attended by city staff and the consultant,for the purpose
of introducing the AUAR study and schedule of events.
� 3. Progress Meeting -attended by City staff, CPDC representatives, and the
consultant for the purpose of reviewing preliminary results, e.g.,traffic and
� natural resources.
4. 2�d Public Meeting -attended by Ciry staff and the consultant for the purpose
� of presenting results of selected technical analyses.
5. Progress Meeting-attended by City staff, CPDC representatives, and the
� consultant to review the Draft AUAR immediately prior to publication and
distribution.
' 6. Progress Meeting - attended by City staff, CPDC representatives, and the
consultant to prepare for the public hearing.
� 7. Draft AUAR Public Hearing -attended by City staff, interested public, and the
consultant for the purpose of receiving public comment on the Draft AUAR.
� 8. Progress Meeting-attended by City staff, CPDC representatives,and the
consultant,for the purpose of reviewing the Final AUAR.
� 9. Final City Councii AUAR Approval Meeting -attended by City staff, City
Council,and the consultant. ,
� The consultant will assist the City staff in the presentation of project information
and will be responsible for preparation of graphics,visual displays,and written
materials for public and agency review meetings. The City will be responsible for
� meeting facility arrangements including public notifications and EQB Monitor
requirements. It is assumed that the City will record verbai comments and
prepare formal transcript of Public Information Meetings/Hearing if necessary.
, If atlditional meetings are attended,the cost for preparation and attendance at
such meetings will be based on our standard hourly rates and reimbursement at
� cost for direct costs, such as travel.
7.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
� Project management will ensure communication between the Barton-Aschman
team, City of Rosemount staff,and other participants. Project management wili
' include coordination with affected agencies and monitoring of project progress.
The project manager will oversee the project to assure the project schedule is
adhered to and deliverables are submitted on time.
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� SECTION 4 — Key Personnel
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Daniel J. Lutenegger, Project Manager. Mr. Lutenegger has 26 years of
� experience in environmental analysis, environmental review documents,and
natural resource inventory studies. He has practiced in Minnesota for 22 years,
including management of environmental reviews for residential and mixed use
� developments in Plymouth, Maplewood,Woodbury, Fridley, Eden Prairie,
Burnsville, Minneapolis, and Bloomington among many other locations in
Minnesota and across the upper Midwest. Under contract to the Metropolitan
� Council, he prepared the EIS for the Minnesota Industrial Waste Containment
Facility in Rosemount.
� Mr. Lutenegger specializes in impacts of new and expanded road development.
He recently managed the Trunk Highway 100 EIS for highway improvements
through the communities of Golden Valley, Crystal, Robbinsdale,and Brooklyn
� Center. This work for the Minnesota Department of Transportation included
extensive public involvement and outreach activities. Mr. Lutenegger's Natural
Communities Survey for the City of Eden Prairie included presentations to the
' Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources, and Planning Commissions, and a final
presentation to the Ciry Council. He also managed the USH 53 Endangered
Species Surveys for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, District 8.
� This study,which included management of 10 subcontracts with experts on 113
target species of plants antl animals,was completed on-schetlule and on-budget
over a period of two field seasons.
' John H. Payton, Alternative Residential Layout Task Leader. Mr. Payton
brings nearly 20 years of civil engineering experience to the project team. His
' past work in residential and commercial subdivision developments includes
direct tlesign involvement in the grading, drainage, erosion control, utility,
landscaping, lighting, storm water management,and paving plans. He has over
� eight years of design practice, providing engineering expertise in designing for
the specific needs of a community as it's City Engineer. This has also seasoned
Mr. Payton in the rigors of public participation and public presentation. In
� atldition, Mr. Payton worketl for Westwood Professional Services as the Project
Manager on a number of CPDC resitlential subdivision projects. Mr. Payton will
be able to communicate efficiently and effectively to the developer and the
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� developer's consuitant team,the design criteria required by the City of
Rosemount, and other agencies.
� Frederick C. Dock, P.E., AICP,Traffic Calming Strategies. Mr. Dock will
review the potential application of traffic calming measures to the project
concepts. He is a traffic engineer and transportation planner with 22 years of
� experience gained in the San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Twin Cities
metropolitan areas. He is an active member of the Traffic Calming Committee of
the Institute of Transportation Engineers and chairs a committee on urban street
� design for the Congress on New Urbanism. He has been an active participant in
numerous neighborhood design projects including the West Lake Street Urban
Village Plan in Minneapolis antl the Park Commons Plan for the City of St. Louis
� Park. He has lectured on traffic Engineering and Landscape Architecture and has
made presentations related to the Traffic Calming Notebook.
� Douglas K. Zang, Natural Resources Inventory Oversight and AUAR
Preparation. Mr. Zang is a Senior Associate and biologist witn special
expertise in wetland delineation. His initial role would be to direct the wetlands
� field review with the Technical Evaluation Panel. He would then assist in the
preparation of the AUAR, which would be assembled from individual technical
memoranda. Mr. Zang has identified, delineated, and evaluated wetlands in
� Montana (for Montana Department of Transportation) antl in Wisconsin (for
Wisconsin Department of Transportation►. He has completed training in the US
Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Methodology.
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' STAFF EXPERIENCE AND AVAILABILITY SUMMARY
Yrs. %Time
Staff Education EXp Assignment Available*
' PROJECT MANAGEMENT
' Daniei Lutenegger BS; Rockhurst College 26 Project Manager;AUAR 65%
Principal,4ssociate Development Task Leader
� AUAR DIEVELOPMENT TEAM �
' Douglas�'ang BA; Grinnell College 10 Natural Resources Oversight/ 100°/o
SeniorAssociate Wetland Delineation/Air Quality/
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John Payron, P.E. BSCE; lowa State University 19 Residential Design and Layout; 75%
' Senior Ccnsultant Alternative Development Task
Leader
' Frederick Dock, P.E.,AICP MSCE; University of California 22 Traffic Calming Strategies and 55%
Principal,4ssociate BSCE; University of California Residential Street Design Review
David Abl�ey, P.E. BSCE; University of Illinois 25 Traffic Operations Analysis; 60%
' SeniorAssociate Traffic Task Leader
Hugh Zeng, P.E. MSCE; University of Minnesota 8 Water Resources 60%
' Associate
James Knutson, P.E. BS; South Dakota School of Mines 30 Noise Analysis 40°/o
' SeniorAssociate and Technology
Gregory C�aides, P.E. MSCE; University of Tennessee 5 Travel Demand Forecasting 50%
SeniorAssociate BSCE; University of North Dakota
� *Percentac3e shown represents time available at project inception and significantly exceeds expected project
requirements. The project team has been specifically selected to meet the City's timeline requirements.
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' Education Bachelor of Science in Biology, Rockhurst College
Certificate in Advanced Laboratory Technology, US Army
Graduate Study, Environmental Sciences, University of Chicago
' Professional Sensible Land Use Coalition
Associations
' Special Assignment Govemor's Special Commission on Salvage Yards
Experience Since joining Barton-Aschman in 1974, Mr. Lutenegger has been
' engaged in the practice areas of environmental planning, environmental
management and impact analysis. His responsibilities have included
environmental master planning, comprehensive environmental planning
for municipalities, environmental permitting and environmental review
' documentation under the Minnesota and National Environmental Policy
Acts. His project experience includes a wide array of public and private
sector facilities development projects. He has analyzed proposals for
� institutional, commercial, industrial, recreational and residential land
uses.
As a senior project manager, Mr. Lutenegger has established public
, involvement programs, and chaired public hearings and scoping
meetings. He has also orchestrated large subconsultant teams and in-
house professional expertise to "build" EIS and EA documents rapidly
' and efficiently.
Representative Projects Hennepin County Public Works Facility, Medina Minnesota.
Environmental Manager for development of 350,000 square feet of
' shops/warehouse, vehicle maintenance and storage facilities, and office
space; a 400-foot radio transmission tower; a household recycling and
hazardous waste drop-off center; a county library; a sheriff's patrol
, headquarters; and an ambulance substation on a 140-acre site.
Responsible fo�addressing issues of environmental impact,
sustainability, and compatibility with adjacent land uses. Completed an
environmental assessment worksheet (EAV1n and numerous permits,
, and mitigated twelve acres of wetland eliminated by the proposed
project.
' Similar and Related Project Experience:
Wayzata High School EAW; Plymouth, MN
Apache Mall EAW, Rochester, MN
' Master Environmental Plan for Target Distribution Center, States of
Oregon and Washington
Project Manager for environmental site investigation and master plan to
� address all environmental media and the relationship between operation
of a private, one million square-foot
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� RE:presentative Projects warehouse/distribution center and the impacts to neighborhoods and
(cont'd) communities. Conducted local interviews of approving and regulatory
officials at each of six sites. Determined design conformity with master
' plan and probable permit conditions at each site. Prepared
environmental assessments and master environmental site plans in
three cities in Washington and Oregon.
' Similar and Related Project Experience:
New England Power 750 MW Integrated Gasifier Combined
Cycle (IGCC) Site Selection; Commonwealth of Massachusetts
' • and State of Rhode Island
New England Power Combustion Turbine Site Selection;
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and State of Rhode Island
, Natural Community Survey; Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Project Manager for the investigation of native plant communities on
400 acres of private, undeveloped land. Evaluated the ecological
� integrity of each site; recommended management actions and priorities
for community acquisition for the purpose of preservation.
Similar and Related Project Experience:
, • Floristic survey of wet meadow and prairie remnants, Kane
County, IL
• USH Endangered Resource Surveys, Douglas and Washbum
� Counties, WI
Trunk Highway 100 Environmental Impact Statement, Hennepin
County, Minnesota
, Project Manager for Scoping Process, development of all technical
studies, and preparation and processing of full-scale Draft and Final EIS
documents. This complex project involved reconstruction and
, expansion of an urban, four-lane arterial road with existing at-grade
intersections to a full 6-lane freeway. The 5.2-mile segment, built in the
1930s, was declared eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
and had several wayside rests ("parks"), historic bridge structures and
� landscaping, all dating from the Works Progress Administration era of
the early 1930s. These sensitivities had to be reflected in the
preliminary mitigation planning and design, which was included in the
� EIS. Other significant issues included the presence of a Superfund site
in the corridor, sections of the road depressed below the water tabte of a
nearby lake, local access, wetlands, and the reasonableness and
feasibility of noise barriers.
� Similar and Related Project Experience:
• Project Manager, Interstate 35E EIS, St. Paul, MN
, • Project Manager, State Trunk Highway 29 EIS, Dunn and
Chippewa Counties, WI
' Areawide and Related Actions Environmental Reviews, Plymouth,
Bloomington, Woodbury and Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Conducted environmental reviews of cumulative impacts of
development for comprehensive planning in geographic areas ranging
' from 400 acres to several square miles in size.
Similar and Related Project Experience:
' : Meadowview Area Alternative Urban Areawide Review(AUAR),
peer review, Woodbury, MN
West Draw AUAR, air quality and noise, Cottage Grove, MN
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Representative Projects Tiered Environmental Impact Statement, TH 371 Relocation,
' (cont'd) Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota
Managed two separate EIS processes to assess impacts of a highway
relocation and community bypass where decisions on general alignment
(location) and detailed design were made in stages over a ten year
' period. The tiered EISs, which allowed progressive decision-making and
understanding of consequences from general to specific, reserved the
corridor from development pressures and reduced construction impacts
on the natural environment.
, Similar and Related Project Experience:
• Forest Highway 11 EIS, Lake and St. Louis Counties, MN
' • Forest Wighway 27 EIS, Itasca County, MN
Environmental Impact Statements, Industrial Projects, Rosemount,
Silver Bay, South St. Paul and Hennepin County, Minnesota
, Managed the environmental review and documentation of industrial land
uses: a waste containment facility proposed by USPCI Minnesota Waste
Management, Inc. ; an eight square mile iron ore tailings disposal basin
� proposed by Reserve Mining Company; a barge terminal, intermodal
transshipment facility and dike on the Minnesota River proposed by
Packer River Terminal; and a county-wide system of four resource
recovery transfer stations proposed by Hennepin County.
' Similar and Related Project Experience:
• Pigs Eye Landfill Sludge Ash Disposal Site, EAW, St. Paul, MN
, • McGowan (Freeway) Landfill, Concept Post-Closure Land Use
Planning and Environmental Review, Burnsville, MN
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JOtiN H. PAYTON
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' Education Master of Business Administration,University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering, Iowa State University
� Registrations Professional Engineer- Minnesota, Nebraska,Wisconsin, Kansas,
Iowa, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Delaware, New York, New
Jersey, North Dakota
' Professional National Society of Professional Engineers
Associations American Society of Civil Engineers
American Railroad Engineering&Manufacturers Association
' Organization of Commercial Realtors
Master Mason/Scottish Rite/Shriner
' Experience Mr. Payton has over 19 years of experience in the areas of Civil
Engineering Consulting, Construction Budgeting, Construction
Project Management, Marketing and Sales of Engineering Services,
' and Computer Support Applications. His major accomplishments
include Project Manager for a number of$40M+residential and
commercial land development projects in the 1�vin Cities region; .
numerous presentations before city staff, councils, commissions, and
� cable TV channels, the technical support information for land
development projects;planned, prepared, and monitored site
development construction budgets; and on-going composer/writer of a
� Construction Project Mdnager's Manual.
Applicable Projects Residential Proiects
• �mber Creek of Maple Grove, Maple Grove, MN
, • Fremont Lake Estates, Zimmerman, MN
• Trott Creek Estates, Elk River, MN
• Lake View Estates, Howard Lake, MN
' : Grand Reserve Multi-Tenant, Eagan, MN
Lilydale Multi-use, Lilydale, MN
• Golf View Estates, Hutchinson, MN
, • Lakeville Residential, Lakeville, MN
Commercial Proiects
• Grand Reserve Redevelopment, Eagan, MN
' • Homestead Villages, Eden Prairie, MN.
• Homestead Villages, Plymouth, MN
• Maple Grove Water Tower Corporate Campus, Maple Grove, MN
, • Medtronic Facility Addition, Brooklyn Park, MN
• Town Square, Multi-Use, Lakeville, MN
• Vadnais Square, Vadnais Heights, MN
� • Woodbury Commerce Center,Woodbury, MN
• 50"' &France Redevelopment, Edina, MN
• Park 2000, Shakopee, MN
� • Chanhassen Point, Chanhassen, MN
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BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES,INC.
FRI=DERICK C. DOCK
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' Education Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of California at
Berkeley, Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) - 1977
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of California at
' Berkeley, College of Engineering- 1976
Registrations Civil Engineer in Minnesota, Illinois, Califomia, and Montana
Traffic Engineer in Califomia
' American Institute of Certified Planners
Professional Transportation Research Board
, Associations American Society of Civil Engineers
Institute of Transportation Engineers
American Planning Association
Urban Land Institute
� Congress for New Urbanism
Minnesota Design Team
� Experience Mr. Dock is a traffic engineer and transportation planner with 20 years of
experience in traffic operations, pedestrian systems, neighborhood
design, multimodal transportation systems analysis and design, and
subarea modeling. He directs the traffic engineering and transportation
' planning practice in the Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
R��presentative Projects West Lake Street/Urban Village Plan, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
, Principal transportation planner incharette to design a new transit hub in
Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Designed transit center,
pedestrian linkages, circulation, parking, and access needs.
' Town Center Plan, St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Principal transportation
planner incharette for a Liveable Communities Demonstration Project to
design a new town center. Designed pedestrian and regional trail
' linkages, addressed transit needs, transportation circulation, and access
needs.
Transit-Oriented Redevelopment, Chicago, Illinois. Principal
� transportation planner in week-long workshop to apply Transit Oriented
Development concepts to CTA Green Line rail rapid transit station areas
on west and south sides of Chicago.
' Suburb to Suburb Commuter Demonstration Project. Directed
federally funded demonstration project to design a shuttle transit service
and pedestrian improvements for connecting a new commuter rail station
� to employment and shopping in suburban Chicago area.
Playa Vista. Evaluated transportation opportunities, constraints, and
, needs for a new infill community of 20,000 people in Los Angeles,
California. Included development of subarea model responding to multi-
jurisdictional concerns. Principal transportation planner for year-long
traditional neighborhood design for the project.
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Re�presentative Projects Center City, Minnesota, Design Team Charette. Participant in formal
(conYd) charette/workshop program to redesign business district for 150 year old
� community. Addressed/designed pedestrian and regional trail linkages,
transportation circulation, and access needs.
Metropolitan Airports Commission Ground Transportation
, Consulting Services. Project manager for ongoing multi-year
assignment to provide analysis and design services for all aspects of
ground transportation and parking at Minneapolis-St. Paul International
, Airport in the Twin Cities.
Air Quality/Transportation Control Measure (TCM) Evaluation
, Methodology. Developed integrated procedures for evaluating
transportation and air quality effects of transportation control measures.
Procedures in use by RTA in Chicago metro area and by Chicago
Department of Transportation. Expanded methodology for specific
' application in City of Chicago at neighborhood level.
Chicago Central Area Circulator LRT System. Directed development
� of traffic signal components of joint train/traffic control system that
provided signal priority for LRT vehicles in mixed traffic. Included
development of operating criteria and technical design criteria for
controller enhancements.
' State Street Revitalization. Evaluated transit, auto, and pedestrian
operations for the purpose of redesigning the State Street Transit Mall in
, Chicago, Illinois. In conjunction with architectural team, developed new
design for State Street that will permit mixed auto traffic without
degrading transit operations.
� San Francisco Downtown Plan Transportation Analysis. Developed
a 16-year multimodal forecast of the impacts of six development
scenarios for the commercial districts of downtown San Francisco, Cali-
' fornia. Work included development of the forecasting model.
Trunk Highway 8 Corridor Study. Directed development of short-and
mid-term improvements for rural recreational highway corridor.
, Developed access management guidelines for adoption by local
agencies along the corridor.
1 Transportation Impact Fee Ordinances for Lake and DuPage Counties
in metropolitan Chicago, Illinois. Developed technical basis for
precedent-setting method of generating new revenue for transpo►tation
projects in Illinois.
� Michigan State University Traffic and Parking Planning. Prepared a
campuswide long- and short-range transportation plan that included
� major pedestrian and parking elements.
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� :>elected Publications Tra�c Calmin4 Notebook, presentations to Rai!—Volution `98, Portland,
and Presentations OR and Minnesota Chapter of American Society of Landscape
Architects, November 1998.
' The New Green Line, Chicago, lllinois-Recommendations for the Transit
Oriented Redevelopment of Neighborhoods Along Chicago's
Rehabilitated Green Line "L" Urban Land Institute, 1995 [co-author].
� "Lake-Cook Corridor Suburb-to-Suburb Demonstration Project,"
Transportation Research Record 1496, Transportation Research Board,
� 1995.
"Reinvesting in Transportation," ULI on the Future, Reinventing Real
Estate, Urban Land Institute, 1995.
' "Transferrable Estimation Techniques for Assessing the Emissions and
VMT Reductions from Transit-Related Transportation Control Measures,"
� Proceedings, 4th National Conference, Transportation Planning Methods
Applications, May 1993.
"Traditional Neighborhood Planning of a Large Mixed-Use Project (Playa
' Vista) in a Restrictive Growth Management Environment," 1993
Compendium of Technical Reports, Institute of Transportation Engineers,
September 1993.
iWho Pays for Road Improvements?"American City and County, Volume
105, No. 4, April 1990.
� Public-Private Sector Cooperation for Financing Transportation
Improvements, 71st Annual Kansas Transportation Conference, March
1989.
' A Multimodal Transportation Model for the San Francisco Downtown
Plan, 1986 Institute of Transpo�tation Engineers Past Presidents'Award
' Honorable Mention and published in Transportation Planning
Applications, U.S. Department of Transportation, December 1987.
Implementing TRANSYT Tra�c Signal Timing, Volume 3, Proceedings,
, International Transport Congress, September 1984.
A Study of Clearance Intervals, Flashing Operation, and Left-Tum Phas-
� ing at Tra�c Signals, Reports No. FHWA-RD-78-47 and 48, Federal
Highway Administration, May 1980.
Trends in Tra�c Pattems at fhe Bay Bridge and Caldecott Tunnel, Uni-
, versity of Califomia, Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Report
UCB-ITS-RR-77-2, June 30, 1977. (USDOT Document No.
DOT-BIP-WP-32-3-77).
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BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES,INC.
, DOiUGLAS K. ZANG
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� Education Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Grinnell College; Grinnell, lowa
Wetland Delineation and Management Training Course
� Professional National Association of Environmental Professionals, General Member
Associations Minnesota Native Plant Society
� Experience Since joining Barton-Aschman in 1990, Mr. Zang has written or
contributed to impact assessment documents, performed studies of
wetlands and natural resources, conducted air quality modeling/
� permitting for public and private sector clients, and performed Phase I
environmental auditing. Prior to joining Barton-Aschman, his experience
has included parking and groundwater remediation studies, taxonomic
, research on upland prairie vegetation, and grassroots advocacy for
environmental legislation in lowa.
Representative Projects Environmental Impact Assessment Documents
, Mr. Zang has managed production and prepared Environmental Impact
Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), and Categorical
� Exclusions (CE) by examining a corridor's natural features and assessing
the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the project. In
addition to overall editing and review of these documents, Mr. Zang's
areas of analysis have included Air Quality, Noise, Wetlands,
� Threatened and Endangered Species, Socioeconomics, Parkland
Impacts, Vegetation, Historical Impacts, Hazardous Waste, and Visual
Impacts. Specific documents include:
� • Trunk Highway 100 EIS; Hennepin County, MN
• Conrail Merger Final EIS, Special Community Impact Study for
Cleveland, OH
� • West-East Airport-Downtown-University Light Rail Transit Final EIS,
Salt Lake City, UT
• State Trunk Highway 29 EIS; Dunn and Chippewa Counties, WI
� • Broadus Rest Area EA; Broadus, MT �
• Trunk Highway 241 EA, Saint Michael, MN
• 13 and 20 Miles East of Miles City Categorical Exclusion; Custer
County, MT
� : 72nd Street Reconstruction Environmental Assessment; Omaha, NE
Wayzata High School Environmental Assessment; Plymouth, MN
• State Trunk Highway 29; EIS Abbotsford, WI
• US Postal Service, Environmental Assessment and Phase I
� • Environmental Audit; Madison, WI
Chicago Central Area Circulator EIS; Chicago, IL
• Apache Mall Environmental Assessment; Rochester, MN
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Representative Pro�ects Natural Resource Management
(conYd)
' Mr. Zang has worked on projects that involve the protection and
minimization of impacts to natural areas. Specific projects include:
� • Vegetation, Fish and Wildlife, and Endangered Species Analyses,
Phalen Boulevard EIS; St. Paul, MN
• Wetland Delineation, Trunk Highway 241 EA, Saint Michael, MN
• Biological Resources Report and Wetland Delineation, Culbertson
� Rest Area; Culbertson, MT
• Cliff Road Wetland Delineation; Bumsville, MN
• Wetland Delineation, Trunk Highway 371 EIS; Brainerd, MN
• US Highway 53 Endangered Species Survey; Douglas and
' Washburn Counties, WI
• Floodplain/Shoreland Ordinance Update; Plymouth, MN
� Air Quality
Mr. Zang has conducted air quality (carbon monoxide) modeling studies
' required by EPA and state agencies for highway projects (environmental
impact documents) and other developments (permits). He has also
reviewed permit applications and written up permits for the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency.
� • Refined CAL3QHCR Analysis, 72nd Street; Omaha, NE
• Air Monitoring and Permitting Services, Metropolitan Airports
� • Commission; Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN
Air Quality Special Study, FAP 342; Lake County, IL
• Air Quality Analysis, Phalen Boulev2rd, Saint Paul, MN
• Air Quality Analysis, Trunk Highway 241, Saint Michael, MN
� • Review Indirect Source Permit Application, Inver Grove Marketplace;
Inver Grove Heights, MN
• Review Indirect Source Permit Application, Tamarack Village;
� Woodbury, MN
• Air Quality Analysis, County State Aid Highway 78 EA; Anoka
County, MN
• Air Quality Special Study, Trunk Highway 100 EIS; Hennepin
� County, MN
• Indirect Source Permit, Arbor Pointe Development; Inver Grove
Heights, MN
• Air Quality Analysis, Centre Pointe Development; Roseville, MN
� • Air Quality Analysis, Veterans Administration Hospital; Chicago, IL
• Air Quality Analyses, Hennepin County Public Works Facility EAW,
and TH 55 EA; Medina, MN
' • Air Quality Special Study, State Trunk Highway 29 EIS; Chippewa
and Dunn Counties, WI
• Air Quality Special Study, Zoo Interchange; Milwaukee, WI
• Grand Rapids Area Transit Authority Transit Center; Grand Rapids,
� • MI
Analysis of Eight Intersections, 55th Street Relocation Project;
McCook, IL
, • Air Quality Study and Air Pollution Control Permit Application,
Parking Structure for St. Luke's Medical Center; Milwaukee, WI
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, Representative Projects Noise Monitoring, Modeling, and Mitigation
(conYd)
� Mr. Zang has performed monitoring and modeling of current and future
noise levels for environmental studies. He has also provided oversight
for other noise experts on numerous studies. Mr. Zang's modeling
efforts have included use of Federal Highway Administration computer
� noise models. These models determine roadway noise levels and
assess the feasibility of noise abatement measures, such as noise walls.
Noise work for specific projects include:
t • Industrial Building Truck Noise Abatement, Boise ID
• Trunk Highway 241 EA Noise Study, Saint Michael, MN
• Phalen Boulevard EIS Noise Study, Saint Paul, MN
, • Study of Chicago Tribune Truck Noise Impact on Proposed
Residences; Chicago, IL
• Cross-County Metrolink Light Rail Transit Extension, Saint Louis
� • County, MO
Stevenson Expressway Noise Wall Study, Countryside, IL
Environmental Audits
, Mr. Zang has performed Phase I Environmental Audits at various
locations. These audits are used to determine the potential for
, contamination of soil or groundwater based upon site reconnaissance
and records research. Projects include:
• US Postal Service, Phase 1 Environmental Audit; Madison, WI
� • Rouse Co. Site, Phase I Environmental Audit; Maple Grove, MN
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BARTON-ASCHMANASSOCIATES,INC.
j DA'VID R. ABBEY
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Education Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Illinois
� Graduate Study in Transportation, Northwestern University
Registration Professional Engineer in Minnesota, Texas, and Illinois
, Professional Institute of Transportation Engineers
Associations Alaska Section Institute of Transportation Engineers—Past President
National Society of Professional Engineers
� Experience Mr. Abbey has over 25 years in traffic and transportation engineering,
including over 20 years experience as a municipal traffic engineer for the
� Cities of San Antonio, Texas; Anchorage, Alaska; and Peoria, Illinois.
From 1973 to 1982, Mr. Abbey was employed by the City of Peoria
working on all aspects of traffic engineering, with a major emphasis in
traffic signal design and construction contract administration. From 1982
to 1985, he worked for the Municipality of Anchorage as Associate Traffic
� Engineer for Signal Systems.
� In San Antonio, Mr. Abbey was the City Traffic Engineer from 1985 to
1996. There, he managed the Traffic Division performing all aspects of
traffic engineering work, traffic control device insta�lation, and
maintenance in a city of nearly a million population. Mr. Abbey joined
� Barton-Aschman in 1996.
R;epresentative Projects Signal Systems
• Fort Worth (TX) Signal System Enhancement. Project manager
, responsible for implementation of a new QuicNet 4 central control
system with Model 170 controllers for zone masters and local
intersection controllers and establishing coordination of signal
' operation on eleven arterials including 113 signals. The project also
included video surveillance in the CBD, with a �beroptic link to the
TxDOT freeway surveillance and control system, and a digital pager
' controlled school flasher control system.
• Missoula (MT) Signal System Upgrade. Project manager for a
NEMA based closed loop signal system for 50 intersections including
data radio communications for about half the intersections.
' • State Routes 725 and 741, Montgomery Co. (OH) Traffic
Operations Studies. Developed signal system sequence of
operations and signal timing strategies; 35 intersections.
� • State Trunk Highway 100, Milwaukee (WI). Project Manager for a
33 traffic signal operations improvement project to accommodate
traffic diversion from US 45 freeway during resurfacing. Project
included SYNCHRO and CORSIM modeling, recommendations of
� minor geometrics improvements and signal equipment upgrades,
and preparation of revised signal system timings.
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� Representative Projects Tra�c Signal Design
(cont'd) • CSAH 6 and Anapolis Lane; Plymouth, MN
� • D Street; Minneapolis-St. Paul Intemational Airport, MN
• TH 10 and Liberty Lane; Becker, MN
• TH 47 and I-694 (Northeast Ramp); Fridley, MN
• TH 5 and I-694 (Both Ramps); Oakdale, MN
� • TH 5 and Galpin Boulevard; Chanhassen, MN
• Anoka County, MN 1998 Traffic Signal Design Project
� CSAH 24 (Bridge Street) and CR 72 (Rum River Boulevard)
' � CR 10 (89"'Avenue)And Polk Street
� CSAH 78 (Hanson Boulevard) And CR 18
� CSAH 32 (85"'Avenue) And Ai►port Road
• Hanson Boulevard Improvement Project; Coon Rapids, MN
' � CSAH 78 (Hanson Boulevard) and 111 Street
� CSAH 78 (Hanson Boulevard) and 113 Street
� Traffic Control and Construction Staging
• TH 5; Chanhassen, MN
Traffic Operations Studies
� • East Grand Forks CBD; East Grand Forks, MN
• 34"'Avenue and Northwest Airlines Building "C" Drive; Minneapolis-
St. Paul International Airport, MN
' City of San Antonio, Public Works Department
San Antonio, Texas
� City Traffic Engineer
• Upgraded all traffc signals to conform with the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
� • Re-timed all signals, in a system of more than 1,000, to provide
enhanced and standardized pedestrian and vehicular clearance
intervals, appropriate to vehicle speeds and intersection geometrics.
• Established or updated signal systems and system timing for more
' than 700 intersections. System featured fully actuated and
coordinated traffic control on primary and secondary arterials, in
order to provide dilemma zone protection in coordinated operation.
� • Introduced a two-detector dilemma zone protection design for City
intersection approaches with speeds from 35 mph to 55 mph and
maintained and operated multipoint detection signals on state
' marked routes that were designed by TxDOT.
• Developed the San Antonio Traffic Signal and Intersection Design
Manual establishing local signal design and intersection geometrics
standards.
� • City staff designed more than 100 new signals and reviewed all .
signals designed by consultants as components of roadway projects.
• Developed a computerized accident records system accessing Texas
Department of Public Safety databases, with locations provided by
' San Antonio Police Department incident management databases.
Performed periodic epidemiological accident analysis to identify
locations with specific accident problems and developed remedial
' measures.
Signal System Engineer
• Installed 17 new traffic signals and incorporated five existing signals
� into a new closed loop system.
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� Representative Projects Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department
(cont'd) Anchorage, Alaska
� Associate Tra�c Engineer for Signal Systems
• Managed the signal systems section of the Traffic Engineering
Division, performing all traffic signal and signal systems design and
timing.
, • Improved signal system timing for approximately 100 traffic signals
and modified the sequence of operations for 66 locations, out of a
total of 162 signalized intersections.
• Acted as project engineer for the installation of an enhanced UTCS
' computerized traffic control system incorporating 132 intersections.
• Designed street lighting systems for contract installation.
, City of Peoria, Traffic Engineering Depa�tment
Peoria, Illinois
� Tra�c Planning and Design Engineer, Civil Engineer
Worked in all aspects of traffic engineering with major emphasis in
traffic signal design and construction contract administration.
Designed and constructed more than 90 signals. Worked
� extensively in accident analysis, traffic impact analysis, and
consultant plan review.
• Completed "Highway Safety and Traffic Study Program" sponsored
� by the Federal Highway Administration and presented by the Traffic
Institute and Department of Civil Engineering. Received graduate
credit at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, summer quarter
1978.
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BARTON-ASCHMANASSOC/ATES,INC.
� WM. SCOTT MIDNESS
Principal Associate
, Education Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Institute of Technology,
University of Minnesota
� Registration Landscape Architect; Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois
Professional American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
� Associations
Recent Awards 1996 Merit Award, Minnesota Chapter of American Society of Landscape
Architects for the German Park Master Plan, New Ulm, MN
� Experience Mr. Midness is the Director of the Landscape Architecture and Urban
Group in the Minneapolis office. His responsibilities include project
� management, public participation, project design, contract document
review, and construction supervision. These skills have been applied to
both private and public sector site planning, streetscape, transportation
corridor, urban design, park, open space, and comprehensive planning
' projects.
Representative Projects Site Development and Planning
� • Hennepin County Public Works Facility; Medina, MN
• New South Central Elementary School; Minneapolis, MN
• Monticello School; Monticello, MN
• 3M/Eastern Heights State Bank; Maplewood, MN
� : Ramsey Hospital Expansion; St. Paul, MN
Bearpath Golf and Country Club Master Plan; Eden Prairie, MN
• New Brighton Family Center; New Brighton, MN
� • Edinburgh USA Brooklyn Park, MN
• Carver County Justice Center; Chaska, MN
• Maplewood Mall Expansion; Maplewood, MN
• Temple of Eck; Chanhassen, MN
� : Marketplace; Burnsville, MN
Metro Machine and Engineering; Eden Prairie, MN
• The University of St. Thomas Grotto; St. Paul, MN
' • Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory; University of Minnesota
• Security Bank; Maple Grove, MN
• Oak Ridge Conference Center; Chaska, MN
• Star Tribune Printing Facility; Minneapolis, MN
� Urban Design
• Le Sueur CBD/Pedestrian Mall; Le Sueur, MN
� : Downtown Plaza; Fairmont, MN
Jackson Street Streetscape; St. Paul, MN
• Brooklyn Blvd. Redevelopment Area Corridor Enhancement Plan;
Brooklyn Park, MN
� • Uptown Streetscape and Urban Design Master Plan; Minneapolis,
MN
• Minnesota Street Streetscape Renovation; New Ulm, MN
� • St. Louis Park Urban Design; St. Louis Park, MN
• TH 5 Urban Design Improvements; Chanhassen, MN
• Nicollet Ave. So. Urban Design Master Plan; Minneapolis, MN
• Fargo Depot Plaza; Fargo, ND
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� Representative Projects Transportation Planning and Design
(conYd) • TH 100 Visual Quality Analysis/EIS; Hennepin County, MN
• Arboretum Boulevard; Chanhassen, MN
' • I-355 Tollway South Extension; Illinois
• Historic US Route 66 Corridor Plan; Iltinois
• TH 5 Corridor Landscape Plan; Hennepin/Carver County, MN
� Park, Recreation, and Trail Planning and Design
• Battle Creek Park Aquatic Facility; Ramsey County, MN
• German Park Renovation Master Plan; New Ulm, MN
� • Johnson Park Stadium Renovation; New Ulm, MN
• Eau Claire Soccer Complex; Eau Claire, WI
• West Medicine Lake Park and Parkway; Plymouth, MN
• Princeton High School Tennis Court Expansion; Princeton, MN
� • Port of Excelsior; Excelsior, MN
• Land O'Lakes Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; Land O'Lakes, WI
• Dakota County North Urban Regional Trail; Dakota County, MN
� : Sunrise Prairie Regional Trail; Chisago County, MN
Hardwood Creek Regional Trail; Washington County, MN
• Newton Farm Park; Grand Rapids, MN
• Curtiss Field; Falcon Heights, MN
' • Mendakota Park; Mendota Heights, MN
• Rich Valley Park; Inver Grove Heights, MN
• Casperson Park; Lakeville, MN
' • Veterans Park; New Brighton, MN
• Parade Stadium Redevelopment; Minneapolis, MN
Comprehensive Planning
� : Minnesota River Watershed Recreational Guidence Document
East Grand Forks Red River Recreation and Landscape
Beautification Plan; East Grand Forks, MN
, • Big Woods Project; Woodville, WI
• Falcon Heights Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan; Falcon
Heights, MN
• New Ulm Master Park Plan; New Ulm, MN
� • University of St. Thomas Seminary Campus; St. Paul, MN
• University of Minnesota �andscape Arboretum; Chanhassen, MN
• YMCA Camp Manitou; Monticello, MN
� • North Memorial Medical Center; Robbinsdale, MN
Environmental Analysis/Land Use Impacts
• University of St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus Site Accessibility
' Study; Minneapolis, MN
• Metro Machine and Engineering Industrial Development Impact
Analysis; Eden Prairie, MN
� • Redwood Falls School Wind Analysis; Redwood Falls, MN
• Camp Ripley EMAP; Little Falls, MN
• IXI Campus EAW; Chaska, MN
• Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Study; State of Minnesota
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� JAMES C. KNUTSON
' Senior Associafe
� Education B.S. in Civil Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
� Registration Professional Engineer, Minnesota
Professional American Society of Civil Engineers
Associations National Institute of Transportation Engineers
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� of transportation projects on local streets and utilities, site development,
major freeways and general aviation airports. His experience also
includes noise analysis and impact from highway sources. Mr. Knutson's
responsibilities are in civil engineering project design and management,
� as well as support for other related transportation studies. He is familiar
with the MnDOT design manuals, the technical memorandums and the
AASHTO policy on geometric design. Mr. Knutson has experience in the
' use of spread sheets and project management software as well as design
software for geometrics, drainage, autoturn and noise analysis. He uses
AutoCADD and MicroStation to study design layouts and has taken a
Geopak course to.become familiar with the capabilities and methods
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Representative Projects Streets
' • D Street Reconstruction Phase 1 at MSP for Green Concourse
moving walkway
• Prairie Drive, street access and utilities to new Hennepin County
� Public Works Facility in Medina, MN for Hennepin County
• Kenwood Parkway Design and Construction Admininstration;
Minneapolis, MN
• Linden Hills Boulevard Design and Construction Inspection;
' • Minneapolis, MN
Arboretum Boulevard Final Design and Plans; Chanhassen, MN
• Arrowhead Drive Design and utilities; Medina, MN for Hennepin
, County
Ma�or Arterials
• CSAH 78/BNSF Railroad Grade Separation Feasibility; Anoka,
� County, MN
• CSAH 78- CSAH 1 to CSAH 11 in Coon Rapids; Anoka County, MN
• CSAH 62- CSAH 4 to TH 101 Eden Prairie/Minnetonka; Hennepin
� . County, MN
TH 55 Preliminary Layout, CR 118 to CSAH 116; Medina, MN
• Mesaba Avenue Final Design, Four-Lane Arterial Street; Duluth, MN
• Tenth Street Approaches and Bridge Final Design; St. Cloud, MN
' • Hennepin Avenue Approaches to Bridge over Mississippi River;
Minneapolis, MN
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� Freeways
• TH 77/I-494 Feasibility, Final Design, and Plans for Highways
' . Associated with Mall of America's Development; Bloomington, MN
TH 5 Final Design and Plans, Chanhassen from TH 41 to
CSAH 78
• I-694/TH 5 interchange ramp terminal improvements, Oakdale, MN
� • I-694 WB Ramp to TH 47 Preliminary Design for Widening
• MSP Main Terminal Access Road, Study and Layout from TH 5 to
the main terminal paricing ramps
' • I-5/Foothills Corridor Interchange Study; Orange County, CA
• 1-394/TH 169 Final Design and Plans including Temporary Bypass
Roadways and Temporary HOV During Construction; Minneapolis,
MN
�' • TH 212 Corridor Location, Preliminary Layout; Chaska-Chanhassen,
MN
• I-35E/I-494 Preliminary Design and Plans; Dakota County, MN
� • TH 169/TH 101 Shakopee Bypass Corridor Location, Preliminary
Layout and Draft EIS; Shakopee, MN
• TH 41 Minnesota River Crossing Corridor Study; Shakopee-Chaska,
MN
� • TH 12 Alternative Location Study for Scoping Document; Hennepin
County, MN
• I-35 Final Design and Plans; Duluth, MN
� • I-35E Final Design and Plans; St. Paul, MN
Parking Lots
• Parking Lot Reconstruction - Minnesota Power and Light; Little Falls,
� MN
• Parking Lot Reconstruction -West Lot, Normandale Community
College; Bloomington, MN
� Other Design
• Minneapolis Public Works Facility Phase 1; Minneapolis, MN
• Minneapolis Public Works Facility Phase 2; Minneapolis, MN
� • Hennepin County Public Works Facility; Medina, MN
• MSP Underground utilities for new main parking ramp
• Site design and utilities for MnDOT Maintenance Facility at TH 77
� • and 66"' Street in Richfield
• Site Design and Utilities for New Whittier School in Minneapolis, MN
New R/W 14 32 and Building Area, St. Paul Downtown Airport; St.
Paul, MN
, • New Airport Including R/W, Taxiway, Apron, and A/D Building; St.
James, MN
• New Litchfield Airport Preliminary Layout and EA; Litchfield, MN
� : Runway Extension; Faribault, Benson, and Pipestone, MN
Minnesota Flood Control Project 2A Design and Detail, Corps of
Engineers; Rochester, MN
' Environmental Assessments/Impact Statements
• Tenth Street Bridge and Approaches; St. Cloud, MN
• Mesaba Avenue Reconstruction; Duluth, MN
� • New Litchfield Airport; Litchfield, MN
• I-394 Draft EIS; Minneapolis, MN
• TH 212 Draft and Final EIS; Chaska-Chanhassen-Eden Prairie, MN
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(conYd) • Proposed TH 212; Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Chaska, MN
� • Anoka CSAH 1 study to compare new noise levels to projections of
EA
• TH 241 EA noise study, St. Michael, MN
' • Shipping and Receiving Docks, Chicago Tribune; Chicago, IL
• Phalen Boulevard Noise Study; St. Paul, MN
• Industrial/Wa�ehouse Truck Dock Noise Study; Boise, ID
• New TH 271 4-lane Expressway south of Brainard, MN
� • Study noise wall feasibility in the City of Countryside, Suburban
Chicago, IL
• Omaha, NE 72"' Street improvement
� • Tenth Street, 4-lane Arterial Street; St. Cloud, MN
• TH 169/101 Bypass, Rural Freeway; Shakopee, MN
• Mesaba Avenue, 4-lane Arterial Street; Duluth, MN
• Hennepin Avenue Bridge over Mississippi; Minneapolis, MN
� • Dalquist Residential Development; Shakopee, MN
• Lyman Lumber Residential Development; Chaska, MN
• Hadley Avenue/I-94 Commercial Development; Oakdale, MN
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' Senior Associate
' Education Master of Science in Civil Engineering, emphasis in Transportation
Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1994
' Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of North Dakota,
1992
Registration Professional Engineer in Minnesota and North Dakota
' Professional Association Institute of Transportation Engineers
' Experience Mr. Gaides has over five years experience with Barton-Aschman as a
transportation planner. His expertise includes travel demand forecasting
and transit planning. In the forecasting area, Mr. Gaides has been
' involved in both model development and application, having produced
forecasts for rail, bus, and automobile modes. Mr. Gaides actively
pursues linking GIS with his transportation planning work and is well-
versed in both EMME/2 and TRANPLAN travel forecasting packages.
' His transit planning work has comprised of: development and evaluation
of different fixed-route alternatives, financial analysis of public
transportation services, transit market identification, estimation of future
, bus fleet sizing needs, and impact analysis of circulator bus service.
Representative Pro�ects Systems Modeling/Travel Demand Forecasting
• PACE Suburban Bus System Modeling; Chicago, IL
' • Woodbury Long Range Plan; Woodbury, MN
• Dakota County Modeling Assistance; Dakota County, MN
• FAP 342 Environmental Impact Statement; Lake County, IL
' • NDDOT TRANPLAN Services; Fargo and Grand Forks, ND
• Grand Forks/East Grand Forks Transportation Plan Update;
Grand Forks, ND
• SH 82 Corridor Modeling; Glenwood Springs to Aspen, CO
' • Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments Modeling
Assistance; Fargo, ND
' Transit Planning
Transit Development Plan; Grand Forks, ND and
East Grand Forks, MN
• PACE Suburban Bus System Forecasting; Chicago, IL
' • Suburb-to-Suburb Commuter Demonstration Project for Lake-
Cook Corridor; Chicago, IL
, Tra�c Operations/Corridor Studies
• Jamestown Land Use and Transportation Plan; Jamestown, ND
• Fargo Westside Access Study; Fargo, ND
• Minnesota/4th Avenue Corridor Study; Grand Forks, ND
' • TH 8 Corridor Study; Chisago County, MN
• TH 47 Traffic Operations Study; Fridley, MN
• TH 101/TH 7 Corridor Signal Timing Optimization;
' Minnetonka, MN
• TH 371 Tier II Environmental Impact Statement; Brainerd, MN
• Fairview Southdale Pedestrian Crossing Study; Edina, MN
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, Representative Projects • TH 241 Corridor Study; St. Michael, MN
(cont'd) • CSAH 53/CSAH 31 Design; Hennepin County, MN
' • Fairview Southdale Pedestrian Crossing Study; Edina, MN
Site Access and Tra�c Impact Analysis
� • Boystown North 380 Traffic Study; Omaha, NE
• Maplewood Square Traffic Impact Analysis; Rochester, MN
• University of Nebraska at Omaha Parking Study; Omaha, NE
• St. Paul High School Access Analysis; St. Paul, MN
' • Kwik Trip Site Feasibility Analysis; Eagan, MN
• Home Depot Traffic Impact Analysis; Fridley, MN
• Edinburgh Centre Traffic Impact Analysis; Brooklyn Park, MN
• Miller Hill Mall Traffic Impact Analysis; Duluth, MN
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BARTON-ASCHMANASSOCIATES,INC.
� HUGH ZENG
' Associate
' Education Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering - Hydraulics/Structures, Cum
Laude; Michigan Technological University
' Master of Science, Environmental Hydraulics; University of Minnesota
Registration Professional Engineer, Minnesota and Michigan
, Professional American Society of Civil Engineers
Associations
' Experience Mr. Zeng has a wide range of experience in water resources engineering,
hydrological/hydraulic modeling and design, site development, utility
improvements,transportation engineering, construction management,
and field investigation/inspection. He is versed in civil engineering
' software including AutoCAD, DCA, MicroStation, Geopak, HEC-1,2, Hec-
Ras, TR-20, 55, P-8, SWMM, WSPRO, and HydroCAD.
' Representative Projects Roadway and Streets
• TH 5 Improvements, (City of Chanhassen); Project Engineer
responsible for drainage design, permit application, and QA/QC.
� 1997-
• TH 47 Milling/Overlay, and Turnlane(Bypass Lane Improvements,
Anoka County; Project Engineer responsible for all aspects of
' detailed engineering. 1998-
• TH 241 Environmental Assessment; Project Engineer responsible for
drainage and wetland mitigation planning and feasibility reports.
1998-
, • Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport Runway 17/35 Frontage
Roadway Improvements Preliminary Design, Minneapolis, MN;
Project Engineer. 1997
' • County Road 109 Improvement Project (State Aid) in City of Maple
Grove, MN; Project Engineer. 1995-97
• Lawndale Lane Improvement Project (State Aid) in City of Maple
Grove, MN; Task Manager/Project Engineer. 1997
' • Study and Report on the Street Management Program for City of Lino
Lakes, MN; Project Engineer. 1996-97
' Hydraulics/Hydrology
• State Highway I-17 Storm Sewer Pump Station Hydrological study
and design, Phoenix, AZ; Task Manager. 1997
' • 1997 Minnesota Spring Flood Bridge Scour Monitoring Program,
FHWA, USGS; Project Manager. 1997
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' Representative Projects Hydraulics/Hydrology (conYd)
(conYd)
' • MN/DOT Bridge Scour Evaluation Program-90 Bridges, MN; Task/
Project Manager. 1994-97
• Storm Water Drainage Master Plan for the City of Valdosta, GA;
' Project Engineer. 1994
• Trail/Bridge/Bank Improvement along Arroyo Colorado River in the
City of Harlingen, TX; Task Manager. 1997
• Spring Brook Creek Watershed Improvements Program in the City of
' Coon Rapids, MN; Project Engineer. 1994-95
• Watershed EC-114 Drainage Improvements for the City of Maple
Grove, MN; Task Manager; 1996-97
• City of Grand Rapids Combined Sewer Elimination Program, Flow
, Monitoring Program, Grand Rapids, MI; Field Chief/Engineer. 1989-
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' Site Development
• Woodwinds Health Campus, Woodbury, MN. 1997
• Riverdale Commons Shopping Center, Coon Rapids, MN. 1994-97
, • Northtown Shopping Village, Coon Rapids, MN. 1994-96
• Nature's Edge Townhomes, Coon Rapids, MN. 1995-96
' Urban Infrastructure/Municipal Civil Engineering
• Public Utility Improvement Projects in Cities of Maple Grove and
Coon Rapids, MN; Task Manager/Project Engineer. 1994-97
' • Desert Ridge Residential Developments in City of Phoenix, AZ;
Project Engineer. 1994-97
• City of Grand Rapids Combined Sewer Elimination Program, Sewer
' Separation/Street Reconstruction Project Contracts No. 3, 5, and 15,
City of Grand Rapids, MI; Staff Engineer. 1989-93
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BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES,INC.
MARK E. GANDER
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' Education Master of Arts,Urban Planning, University of California, Los
Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Economics,University of California,
� Santa Cruz
Graduate Studies, Political Economy, New School for Social Research,
New York City, New York
' Experience Mr. Gander brings twelve years of diverse experience in both the
private and government sectors preparing and managing complex
projects in regional, urban, and rural planning and development:
' integrated land use and transportation planning;generaUmaster
plans; and water resource planning. He possess strong technical
skills in forecast modeling and applied development economics with
� the utilization of GIS and CAD software.
Professional Affiliations American Planning Association
' American Institute of Certified Planners
Council for Urban Economic Development
Wasatch Front Economics Forum
Board of Directors, Artspace, Inc.
' Representative Projects • Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency, Gateway
District/West Capital Hill neighborhood. Prepared a
� market, site-feasibility, and design study for retaiUcommercial
and residential uses in a 750 acre district of downtown Salt
Lake City.
• City of Seattle,Rainier Beach Neighborhood 2014 Plan.
, Prepared community, pedestrian, light rail, and bus interface
plan; and transit-supportive development plans for this diverse
community.
� • San Bernardino County and A.ssociated Cities. Project
lead for one of the first multi-disciplined assessments of
transportation, air quality, and]and use strategies pursued by
' the Southern California Association of Govt's Growth and
�ansportation Management Plan.
• City of Folsom, willow Springs General Plan Amendment
' Justificatioa Analysis. Prepared an amendment and
development review plan of a 250 acre, 731 unit, m'v�ed-use,
park, and open space project. Evaluated the fiscal balance,
comparison to the General Plan, and jobs/housing balance.
' • Authored a landmark 150-page report entitled,Enuironment
and Deuelopment in Rural Utoch. Project supported by U.S.
EDA grant.
' • Sea-Tac International Airport, NEPA/SEPA EIS. Lead
author in preparing socio-economics, public services, land use,
and community impact sections for a$3 billion airport
, expansion of a terminal and third runway.
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' CEQA/NEPA EIR and Dislocation/Relocation Impact
Study. Prepared technical and environmental report on a 15-
mile widening of Mission Boulevard from Hayward to Fremont,
California. The cumulative impacts considered the concunent
' development of a new BART station and track system in the
City of Fremont.
• Bay Area Rapid 1Yansit District,Warm Springs
' Egtension Project, CEQA EIR. Assisted in the preparation
of land use and economics sections that involved three
alternatives encompassing road widening, HOV lane
integration, and a 7.8-mile BAR.T extension with three stations.
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Model Development
' Barton-Aschman assisted the Dakota County
planning staff in the development of a new travel
� demand forecasting model to be used in the
long-range transportation planning process. In
addition,staff were trained in the use of the
' model and the underlying TRANPLAN software.
Dakota County is one of the fastest growing
counties in Minnesota and is subject to numerous
� development pressures from both residential
and commercial interests.As such,an effective
travel demand model was needed to be able to
, systematically assess the impact of new
developments and proposed roadway
� infrastructure improvements.
Client Dakota County Office of Planning
� Location Dakota County, Minnesota
BA Services •Subarea Travel Demand Model Development
� • Review and Oversight of Existing Land Use Inputs
• Review of Trip Generation Rates
BASE YEAEt TRANPLAN •Assistance in the Development ofthe Trip
� HIGHVYAY NE7WORK Generation,Distribution,Mode Choice,and
Assignment Sub-Models
• Preparation of TRANPLAN Command Files
' • Model Calibration Guidance
• Future Year Evaluations
•Staff Training
, Features •Subarea Model that is Consistent with the
Twin Cities Regional Model
•Ability to Test Different Assumptions Regarding
' the Relationship Between County Growth
Projections and Travel Patterns and the
Corresponding Regional Assumptions
•Abiliry to Test HOV Facilities
� •Accommodation of Peak Hour Spreading
Characteristics
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� - �._._ , ,� -��"'i�' ;� � Louis Park,Minnesota.The project is a mixed use
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l!lustration by ; � r ;�v intersections that need to be under coordinated
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— while serving as a pedestrian amenity in the corridor.
, Client Ciry of St.Louis Park In the original charette,BA designed pedestrian and
regional trail linkages,addressed transit needs,
Location St.Louis Park,Minnesota transportation circulation,and access needs.In the
, BA Services •Transportation Planning parking analysis,BA was teamed with Ma�eld
• Parking Analysis and Design Research and evaluated the potential for shared
•Traffic Operation parking,feasibility of underground parking,and
� •Street Geometrics determined the level of parking demand from the
mixed-use project.
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� Barton-Aschman's work with the several
design/concept teams of architects charged with
developing landuse plans for the project has
� provided a strong continuity to the transportation
system for Playa Vista. Starting in 1989,
Client Maguire Thomas Partners- Barton-Aschman provided transportation
� Playa Vista Limited Partnership
planning services to support a one-year long
Location Los Angeles,California redesign of the project by a team of prominent
� BA Services -Transportation Planning architects and town planners.The new concept
•Travel Demand Forecasting developed by the design team is one of traditional
• Impact Analysis neighborhoods in which landuses are integrated.
� • Preliminary Engineering A site serving transit system is a major
•Travel Demand Management component of the new design,as are mixed use
� Features •Traditional Neighborhood Design buildings with commercial storefronts at the
•Transit Circulator System street level and residences above.
•Subarea Model Barton-Aschman developed a new technique for
� a subarea traffic analysis that covers a 50-square
mile area.This analysis was used as the basis
� for the approval of the first phase of Playa Vista
in October 1992,and subsequent subdivision
platting in 1995.
, In an ongoing role through 1995,Barton-Aschman
provided transportation planning for the master
plan components of the project and has
� incorporated the Playa Vista subarea model into
a more comprehensive model that is in use for
� forecasting travel demand in the LAX travelshed.
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� Barton-Aschman evaluated the function and value of existing wetlands. Based
upon wetiand quality, Barton-Aschman proposed modifications to a preliminary
comprehensive plan in order to avoid and minimize impacts. Compensatory
� mitigation,when necessary,was proposed based upon the best potential sites
for developing a local wetland mitigation banking system within the entire 1,000
acres.
� ORCHARD LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC ANALYSIS; LAKEVILLE,
MINNESOTA—The City of Lakeville, Minnesota, retained Barton-Aschman to
� assess the traffic and safety contlitions in a lakeshore neighborhood whose
resitlents complained of high volumes of through traffic and unsafe contlitions.
Barton-Aschman reviewed the available traffic data, and conducted a thorough
� field survey of the area. This helped to identify potential problem areas.
Meetings were held with residents to gather local opinions on problems and
possible solutions. A series of recommendations for improved signing,
� maintenance, and speed zone establishment were issued. These
recommendations were discussed with city staff and police; and were
presented to the city council for their approval. Several immediate
� improvements were made which resulted in safer conditions in the
neighborhood.
� COMMUNITY SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM; CHICAGO,
ILLINOIS—The Community Security Infrastructure Program was developed by
the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development and the
� Department of Transportation to identify a process for evaluating improvements
to the public right-of-way that could reduce several types of criminal activity or
untlesired public behavior.The goal of the program was to improve
, neighborhood safety and security and thereby, in part, the sense of
neighborhood and community quality.
� Barton-Aschman undertook research on the relationship between criminal/non-
criminal activities and features of the public right-of-way. Street lighting,traffic
patterns (including vehicle mix,volume, and capacity�, regulatory practices,the
� street network,and other attributes of the public way were evaluated in relation
to certain unwanted neighborhood-level activities,which inclutled various
socialiy and criminally unacceptable behaviors, speetling, unsafe petlestrian
� access to transit, moving violations and encroachments, and traffic and land-use
conflicts (such as near schools►.
�� Forty-one rypes of changes to the public right-of-way (CSI measures) were
identified that would have the potential to affect neighborhootl safety objectives.
The majority of these changes are commonly identified as traffic calming
� elements. A neighborhood-level organization public participation process (that
inclutled local political representatives and police officers) was used to match
the 41 measures to the appropriate safety objectives in an area, since not all
� neighborhoods have the same problems. The CSI program was designed to
provide great flexibiliry in matching appropriate solutions to local conditions.
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� Development of the CSI program was based on extensive field testing of
procedures recommended for local citizens to use to define their problems.
Meetings conducted by the city, political representatives, police officials, and
� neighborhood representatives helpetl to further refine the recommended
program approaches. Five very different Chicago neighborhoods participated in
the preliminary testing undertaken to create the Community Security Infra-
� structure program. Examples of the Alternatives Development portion of the CSI
program follow the project examples.
� ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT, PHALEN BOULEVARD;
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA—The City of St. Paul retained Barton-Aschman to
prepare draft and final EISs to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a new,
� multimodal transportation facility within an industrial rail corridor. The study wili
encompass review of the social, economic, and environmental issues associated
with a wide range of alternatives which include multi-lane roadway, bicycle/
� pedestrian trails, light rail transit, and heavy rail traffic. The proposed
transportation facility is part of a larger economic development initiative that
promotes contamination cleanup, industrial redevelopment, business expansion,
� and job creation within the study area. An important element of the
transportation analysis is the travel demand forecasting and provitling improved
access and capacity for both resitlential and commercial, and industrial
� development in the study area. The EIS documents involve analysis of the
positive and negative effects of the alternatives to the natural and built
environments as well as potential mitigation measures to minimize adverse
, impacts. Barton-Aschman will create an urban design plan which identifies
potential enhancements to the transportation corridor including landscaping,
recreational and open space areas,trail development, and aesthetic features
� that relate to the existing physical environment.
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY ENVIRONMENTAL
� ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET; MEDINA, MINNESOTA—Barton-Aschman
prepared an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for the Hennepin
County Public Works Facility (PWF) located in Medina, Minnesota. The
I proposed facility involved an initial development of 250,000 square feet of
shops/warehouse,vehicle maintenance,warm and coltl vehicular storage,and
public works department offices. An ultimate development program was also
� addressed in the EAW. This consisted of 350,000 gross square feet of public
works facility builtling area plus a 400-foot radio transmission tower, a Hennepin
County household recycling and hazardous waste drop-off center, county library,
I sheriff s patrol heatlquarters, ambulance substation and various recreational and
ancillary uses. Critical components of the EAW analysis were identified by the
Responsible Governmental Unit,the City of Medina. The city requiretl that
� traffic,air quality, noise and wetland impacts be considered for the ultimate
build-out year of 2010. A related action was the reconstruction of a major
intersection serving the 140-acre property. Barton-Aschman analyzed the
� impacts, including cumulative impacts of project-related plus background traffic,
on the reconstruction of Arrowheatl Drive/TH 55. The analysis included mitiga-
tion planning for total wetland replacement of approximately 12 acres on the
' PWF site. Sewer service to the PWF was analyzed on the basis of an on-site
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� treatment system that avoided the premature extension of urban services into a
portion of Medina that was planned for rural services through the project's year
2010 horizon.
� ADVANCED IDENTIFICATION (ADID) AND DELINEATION OF
WETLANDS; LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS—The Lake County Division of
� Transportation retained Barton-Aschman to conduct a delineation of wetlands
along St. Marys Road, Hunt Club Road, and Wadsworth Road prior to the design
of drainage improvements. The wetlands were delineated according to the
� 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual and 1989 Federal Manual
for ldentifying and Delineating Jurisdiction of Wetlands. Wetlands were flagged
in the field, identified on aerial photographs, and documentetl in a report that
� summarizetl the methodology and findings. The St. Marys Road wetlantls were
especially sensitive because of the US EPA's interest in their value. The US
Army Corps of Engineers and the US EPA are authorized under the 404(b►�1�
� guidelines to identify in advance of specific permit requests the wetland sites
that are consideretl generally unsuitable for filling. This process was undertaken
in Lake County and is called an Advanced Identification (ADID) study. Portions of
, four separate ADID wetlands were delineated for the Lake County Division of
Transportation within the limits prescribed for these investigations.
� WAYZATA HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
WORKSHEET; PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA—Barton-Aschman was retained
by the project architect to produce an Environmental Assessment Worksheet
� (EAW) for a new high school facility that would be a joint effort, between the
City of Plymouth and Independent School District 284,to consolidate recreation
' and physical education facilities. In addition to the EAW, Barton-Aschman
� provided master planning and traffic engineering services, and also prepared an
Indirect Source Permit application.
� The new Wayzata Senior High School facility opened to 2,350 students,with
future full capacity of 3,200 students. This facility is the largest high school in
the State of Minnesota. A 487,000 square foot high school building (with 800-
, seat autlitorium) is located on a 161-acre site. Parking for 1,419 cars is
provided, along with a 36-bus"corral." High school athletic fieltls include a
4,800-seat multiuse stadium, plus varsiry and practice fields for baseball,
� softball, soccer,football,and tennis. The statlium is located in the interior of the
site to minimize impacts to adjacent parcels. Ciry facilities include a
competition softball complex, soccer fields, volleyball courts, and outdoor
1 basketball. A park activities building provides concessions, rest rooms, and an
adjacent children's play apparatus.
� A number of relatetl improvements to local infrastructure were needed prior to
opening the school. Peony Lane was reconstructed from a two-lane gravel road
to a four-lane paved roadway,with an overpass of the Soo Line Railroad tracks
� immediately south of the site. Schmidt Lake Road was extended to the site.
Utility services were also extended to the site.
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the project in time for the school's fall opening. The site presented a number of
unique issues. A portion of the site contained the highest quality forest
' remaining within the city limits. Almost all of this area will now be protected as
an environmental education area in perpetuity with public ownership of the site.
A creek traverses the site, requiring protection of water quality from site
� construction and post-construction runoff. A number of small wetlands are
scattered about the site, requiring avoidance, minimization, and mitigation.
Steep slopes are present on the site. Solid waste, sewage, and water
� consumption had to be calculated. Because the site is located on the fringes of
development,the project required a reguiding of the site in the city's
comprehensive plan, raising questions about cumulative impacts from rapid
� development in the area.
TRUNK HIGHWAY 100 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND
� ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS►; HENNEPIN COUNTY,
MINNESOTA—The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT)
retained Barton-Aschman to study upgrading of a 5.3-mile segment of Trunk
, Highway 100 (TH 100►. Existing TH 100 is a four-lane major arterial serving the
first tier of the western metropolitan area suburbs. The proposed project
extends along TH 100 from the vicinity of Glenwood Avenue, in Golden Valley,
� northward through the Cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale, antl terminates at 50th
Avenue North, in Brooklyn Center.
, The project involved modeling the existing transportation network and
forecasting traffic for the year 2010. Once the system demand was established,
preliminary geometric layout alternatives were preparetl for review and
, comment by Mn/DOT and various advisory committees. The alternative layouts
were based on freeway design standards utilizing fuil access control and grade
separations at several key locations along the route. All feasible alternatives
� were screened, and the most viable designs were selected for detail study by
Barton-Aschman in the Environmentai Impact Statement.
� Barton-Aschman analyzed the environmental consequences of each alternative.
Modeling of air quality, noise,water qualiry, and wetlands impacts was included
in the EIS. Of importance to the designation of a preferred alternative were the
� relative impacts to several parks, recreation areas, and school properties
(Section 4�f) lands) within the proposed project's right-of-way. Land use,
socioeconomic, and right-of-way acquisition impacts were analyzed and
� possible mitigative measures were developed which identified potential
redevelopment opportunities for properties along the corridor,and availability of
replacement housing and commercial relocation sites within the project area.
� Regional conformiry for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) alternative was
demonstrated, as required untler the Clean Air Act. Mitigation design included
enhancement and creation of wetland sites integrated into the projecYs urban
� drainage systems. The system improved the quality of storm water discharges
while protecting viable wetland habitat from sediment deposition.
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� NATURAL COMMUNITY SURVEY; EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA—
Barton-Aschman contlucted a natural community survey of seven sites covering
400 acres of selected undeveloped private land for the City of Eden Prairie,
� Minnesota Natural Resources Study Committee. The primary objective of the
study was to evaluate the ecological integrity of each site and prioritize the
sites,according to importance,for possible acquisition by the city,for the
� purpose of preservation. In addition, issues regarding protection and
stewardship were analyzed. Barton-Aschman made recommendations as to
possible future use of the properties, as well as specific management measures
� for maintenance of the natural communities. Some sites were found to require
restoration. The practicality of this was examined as an integral part of the
decision-making process. Barton-Aschman used the Minnesota Department of
� Natural Resources grading and ranking system to assess and prioritize the sites.
Survey results identified two high quality sites (including old growth hardwootl
forest, oak savanna, and dry prairie►,two moderate quality sites,two degraded
� sites,and one high quality floodplain forest that has been recommended for
protection by the adjacent USFWS wildlife refuge.
, INDUSTRIAL CONTAINMENT FACILITY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT STATEMENT; ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA—The Metropolitan
Council retained Barton-Aschman to prepare a draft environmental impact
� statement (EIS) for a proposetl non-hazardous industrial waste containment
facility. The facility was to be located in the southwestern area of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area,and would consist of 10 six-acre cells,
� each with a capaciry of 200,000 cubic yards of waste. The active life of the
facility would be from 30 to 50 years. While Environmental Quality Board (EQB)
rules do not require the preparation of an EIS or an Environmental Assessment
� Worksheet �EAW),the project proposer requested that an EIS be prepared,and
the Metropolitan Council agreed to be the responsible government unit for the
environmental review.
� The EIS served as a means of disclosing information about the significant
environmental issues associated with the proposed facility. The analysis
, contained in the document was not intendetl to justify either a positive or
negative tlecision on the project, but was intended to serve as a resource for the
public officials responsible for permit decisions and other approvals.
� As part of the EIS, Barton-Aschman addressed air quality considerations,
primarily from the perspective of materials exposure during unloading, storage in
� open cells, and construction activity. The Barton-Aschman staff also evaluated
surface water management plans, and studied the hydrogeologic setting of the
site to evaluate the potential for leachate leakage. Mitigation measures for
� potential impacts were adtlressed. In adtlition to identifying various
governmental approvals necessary for facility tlevelopment, Barton-Aschman
participated in meetings tluring which public comments were solicited. After
� the EIS process was completed and regulatory permits were secured,the
proposed facility was built antl is operational.
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� PHASE 1 fr 2 ENDANGERED SPECIES SURVEYS - US HIGHWAY 53;
WISCONSIN—Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. was retained by the
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to conduct surveys over two
� fieid seasons for 113 target organisms along 28 miles of the US Highway 53
reconstruction between Trego and Solon Springs. This reconstruction, of a two-
lane rural highway to a four-lane expressway (with 50-foot median), inclutletl
1 bypasses of the Cities of Minong and Solon Springs.
Phase 1 involved review of species occurrence records for northwest
� Wisconsin, aerial and ground-level reconnaissance of the corridor, mapping of
community types according to the Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin
Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Endangered Resources
� (WDNR/BER) criteria, and ranking of all identified community types accortling to
their quality and potential for harboring one or more endangered or threatened
species. Barton-Aschman assembled and oversaw six teams to conduct field
� and laboratory investigations. Teams included special experts in botany,
ornithology (raptor and non-raptor►, lepidopts (butterfly/moth►, odonates
(dragonfly/damselfly�, malacology (mollusks) and icthyology (fisheries) biology.
� The product of Phase 1 was a survey plan for Phase 2,which included a refined
list of target species, described the preferred search periods based upon
phenology and reproductive cycles,delineated priority search areas,and
� proposed the methodology of the Phase 2 surveys.
Phase 2 surveys enabled the WisDOT to identify the exact location of
endangeretl,threatened,and special concern species,with the eventual
�� expectation that these resources would be mapped within CAD files for the
project and within the Natural Heritage database for the State of Wisconsin. A
' total of 29 species were found during Phase 2, including three species classified
as Threatened or Endangered. Mitigation actions for the project were
coordinatetl between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau
� of Endangered Resources,WisDOT,and Barton-Aschman,and included
translocating sensitive plant and mussel species, staging timing of construction
activities to avoid impacts to aquatic and odonate species, and altering seed
1 mixtures in selected locations to minimize tlomination of invasive, non-native
vegetation.
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IMPACT STATEMENT AND INDIRECT SOURCE PERMIT; PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA—The City of Plymouth contracted with Barton-Aschman to
, analyze the environmental consequences of developing 400 acres of vacant land
in an infill area of the city. A mixed-use planned unit development (MPUD) was
proposed by another municipality,the City of Minneapolis,which owned the
� land. The infill area resulted from past use of the property as an adult
correctional facility and work farm. A scoping process, responding to State
of Minnesota rules, determined that the major issues were potential impacts
� to the city's surface water and wetlands and to air quality, due to a daily trip
generation of about 1,400 vehicles. Well testing was conducted to identify
leakage from abandoned fuel oil tanks on the property. Socioeconomic
� consequences of the proposal were also stutlied. State of Minnesota
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indirect (mobile) sources of air quality were addressed. Barton-Aschman
also worked for the Minneapolis Community Development Agency on the
� development's indirect source permit for air qualiry.
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REFERENCES Park Commons
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Ms. Janet Jeremiah, Pianning Coordinator
� Community Development Department
City of St. Louis Park
5005 Minnetonka Boulevard
1 St. Louis Park, MN 55416
(612) 924-2573
� Chicago Security Infrastructure Program
Mr. John L. Swenson, Director, Strategic Planning Section
� Department of Planning and Development
City Hall, Room 1000
121 North La Salle Street
, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 744-2249
' Lowry Hill East
Mr. John Hotvet, NRP Coordinator
� City of Minneapolis
309 Second Avenue South, Room 204
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 673-2743
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Alternative Urban Areawide Review
� Mr. Dwight Picha, Director of Community Development
City of Woodbury
� 8301 Valley Creek Roatl
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651� 739-5972
� Natural Communities Survey
� Mr. Bob Lambert, Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Eden Prairie
7600 Executive Drive
� Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(612) 949-8300
Wayzata High School Environmental Assessment Worksheet
� Ms. Barb Senness Plannin Su ervisor
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� City of Plymouth
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
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Figure 2 shows the proposed project schedule which conforms to the City's
� requirement to complete the AUAR in 90 to 120 days. The City of Rosemount
expects initiation of the AUAR process on July 7, 1999.
� � Completion of Fieltl Work and Layout of Alternatives -August 7, 1999
• Issue Draft AUAR Document-August 20, 1990
• Public Hearing on Draft AUAR - September 15, 1999
� • Issue Final AUAR Document- October 15, 1999
• Adoption of AUAR by City- November 1, 1999
� Successful completion of the AUAR process for this project within the specified
time frame will depend upon a number of factors including close coordination
with the City and the timely response by review agencies during comment
� periods. The regulations allow review agencies to request up to two weeks
extension.
� Table 1 presents the estimated project costs based on the task descriptions
outlined in the Scope of Services. The cost for professional services is based on
current standard hourly rates for each classification and direct expense costs for
� items such as travel,telephone, printing, etc. Basetl on our experience in similar
studies,we estimate that the costs of this project without the optional
alternative layout task will be $94,254.
� ACCOUNTING Parso�s Transportation Group complies with generally accepted accounting
SYSTEM/SCHEDULE OF standards.
� BILLING RATES
Our company maintains a job-order cost accounting system for the recording
and accumulation of costs incurred under our contracts. Each project is
� assigned a job number so that costs may be segregated and accumulatetl in the
company's job-ortler cost accounts system.
, Our company's method of estimating costs for pricing purposes tluring the
proposal process is consistent with the accumulation and reporting of costs
under our job-order cost accounting system.
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The salary schedule shown below became effective January 1, 1999. Salary
� rates are expectetl to increase by an average of five percent per year over the
next three years. The salary rates will remain current through December 31,
1999.
� Hourly Billing Rate Ranges by Employee Classification
, Principal Associate Engineer/Planner $78.00 = $126.00
Senior Associate Engineer/Planner $56.00 $105.00
Associate Engineer/Planner $40.00 - $64.00
� Senior Technician $48.00 - $66.00
Technician $31.00 - $52.00
� Senior Support $34.00 - $44.00
Support $26.00 $35.00
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SUBTOTAL �94,76=1
DIREC I'EXPENSES
� Compuler 5300
Supplies $300
Travel $�00
Misc.(telephone,fa`re�aluction eic.) $2�0
' Reproduction $3,OQ0
' SUBTOTAL S4,350
' TOTAL COST $99,114
COST LESS OPTIONAL ALTERNATIVE LAYOUT TASK $94,254
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