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CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014 RICHFIELD MUNICIPAL CENTER 6700 PORTLAND AVENUE ******************************************************************************************************* REGULAR HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA Call to order 1. Approval of the minutes of the (1) Special Concurrent HRA/City Council Worksession of April 22, 2014; (2) Regular HRA Meeting of April 21, 2014; and (3) Special HRA Worksession of May 19, 2014 2. HRA approval of the agenda 3. Consent Calendar contains several separate items which are acted upon by the HRA in one motion. Once the Consent Calendar has been approved, the individual items and recommended actions have also been approved. No further HRA action on these items is necessary. However, any HRA Commissioner may request that an item be removed from the Consent Calendar and placed on the regular agenda for HRA discussion and action. All items listed on the Consent Calendar are recommended for approval. A. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Redevelopment Tax Increment District due to Homestead Market Value Exclusion S.R. No. 23 B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the HRA to affirm the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04 S.R. No. 24 Notes: 4. Consideration of a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Best Buy in order to adjust administrative fees collected by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority under contract Staff Report No. 25 Notes: 5. Consideration of an agreement with Signia Design, Inc. to develop a way-finding signage system for the Lakes at Lyndale area in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00 Staff Report No. 26 Notes: 6. HRA discussion items Notes: 7. Executive Director Report Notes: 8. Claims and Payroll Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the City Clerk at 612-861-9738. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Regular Meeting April 21, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL HRA Members Sue Sandahl, HRA Chair; Doris Rubenstein; David Gepner; Mary Present: Supple and Debbie Goettel. Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, Executive Director; John Stark, Community Development Director; Karen Barton, Assistant Community Development Director; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk. Item #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE (1) SPECIAL CONCURRENT HRA/CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSESSION OF MARCH 17, 2014 AND (2) REGULAR HRA MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2014. M/Rubenstein, S/Gepner to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0. Item #2 HRA APPROVAL OF AGENDA M/Gepner, S/Rubenstein to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. Item #3 CONSENT CALENDAR A. Consideration of the approval of the adjustment of payment standard for the Section 8 Rent Assistance program S.R. No. 15 B. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the Executive Director and HRA Chair to execute instruments necessary to purchase three to four vacant and foreclosed houses using up to $300,000 from the Housing and Redevelopment Fund through December 31, 2014 S.R. No. 16 HRA Meeting -2- April 21, 2014 HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1180 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAFF TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN FORECLOSED HOMES WITHIN THE CITY AND TO EXECUTE ALL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTRACTS RELATED THERETO This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1180. C. Consideration of the approval of the use of funds budgeted for the Home Energy Squad Enhanced Program to write down the cost of home energy visits for qualified low-income households S.R. No. 17 D. Consideration of the approval of a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property located at 7029 Nicollet Avenue South through the Richfield Rediscovered Program S.R. No. 18 HRA RESOLUTION NO. 1181 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7029 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH This resolution appears as HRA Resolution No. 1181. M/Goettel, S/Supple to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item #4 CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING AUTHORIZATION TO THE HRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS RELEASING THE MINIMUM ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSING UNITS IN THE KENSINGTON PARK DEVELOPMENT S.R. NO. 19 Community Development Director Stark presented HRA Staff Report No. 19. M/Sandahl, S/Rubenstein to approve granting authorization to the HRA Executive Director to execute documents releasing the Minimum Assessment Agreement for eligible housing units in the Kensington Park Development. Motion carried 5-0. Item #5 CONSIDERATION OF PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR THE RENTAL-TO- HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM S.R. NO. 20 Assistant Community Development Director Barton presented HRA Staff Report No. 20. M/Supple, S/Goettel to approve program guidelines for the Rental-to-Homeownership Program. Motion carried 4-0. (Gepner abstained) HRA Meeting -3- April 21, 2014 Item #6 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO DESIGNATE FIVE LOTS PURCHASED UNDER THE NEW HOME PROGRAM AS RICHFIELD REDISCOVERED PROGRAM LOTS S.R. NO. 21 Community Development Director Stark presented HRA Staff Report No. 21. M/Goettel, S/Sandahl to approve authorization to designate five lots purchased under the New Home Program as Richfield Rediscovered Program lots Program. Motion carried 5-0. Item #7 CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A SENIOR HOUSING POLICY TO ASSIST IN GUIDING FUTURE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD S.R. NO. 22 Community Development Director Stark presented HRA Staff Report No. 22. Commissioner Goettel stated she has concerns this policy may not address all housing issues. She continued that she believes the policy is too prescriptive and questions if this policy will serve the community 20 to 30 years in the future. Commissioner Rubenstein agreed with Commissioner Goettel. She further suggested a joint worksession with the HRA, City Council, and Planning Commission to discuss this policy in more detail. Commissioner Gepner stated he does not see any reason to deny this policy tonight because the HRA can always change the policy in the future. Commissioner Supple asked Commissioner Goettel if she specifically has concerns regarding bullet points four and five within the policy. Commissioner Goettel responded that those were the items she was concerned about. Community Development Director Stark stated that the Housing Visioning Task Force is going to offer further housing policy recommendations with senior, affordable, and market rate housing. Commissioner Supple stated she would be comfortable deleting bullet points four and five so that the policy is broader and less prescriptive. Commissioner Goettel agreed with Commissioner Supple. Chair Sandahl suggested a wording change in bullet point five and deleting bullet point four. M/Sandahl, S/Supple to approve the amendment to the Senior Housing Policy, removing bullet point four and changing the word “should” to “can” in bullet point five. Motion carried 4-1. (Goettel opposed) M/Sandahl, S/Supple to approve adoption of a Senior Housing Policy to assist in guiding future senior housing development in the City of Richfield as amended. Motion carried 4-1. (Goettel opposed) HRA Meeting -4- April 21, 2014 Executive Director Devich stated a concurrent worksession could be scheduled with the HRA, City Council, and Planning Commission. Item #8 HRA DISCUSSION ITEMS Chair Sandahl commented that she had read that the City of Minneapolis is building more senior housing because a lot of Minneapolis seniors are leaving Minneapolis and moving to the suburbs. Item #9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Devich reported on the workshop for realtors that will be held at the Richfield Municipal Center on April 23. Item #10 CLAIMS AND PAYROLL M/Goettel, S/Gepner that the following claims and payrolls be approved: U.S. BANK 04/21/14 Section 8 Checks: 124716 - 124824 $ 165,441.36 HRA Checks: 31959 - 31978 $ 37,863.90 TOTAL $ 203,305.26 Motion carried 5-0. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:44 p.m. Date Approved: June 16, 2014 Suzanne M. Sandahl HRA Chair Nancy Gibbs Steven L. Devich City Clerk Executive Director HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Special Concurrent Housing and Redevelopment Authority and City Council Worksession April 22, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 6:07 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room. HRA Members Sue Sandahl, Chair, Doris Rubenstein; and Debbie Goettel. Present: HRA Members David Gepner and Mary Supple. Absent: Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Pat Elliott; Sue Sandahl; Edwina Garcia; and Tom Present: Fitzhenry. Staff Present: Karen Barton, Acting Executive Director/City Manager; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive Coordinator. Item #1 DISCUSSION REGARDING LYNDALE GARDENS PROJECT UPDATE (COUNCIL MEMO 45/HRA MEMO NO. 19) Colleen Carey, President of The Cornerstone Group, provided an update on the Lyndale Gardens Project, including financing and the construction schedule. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:55 p.m. Date Approved: June 16, 2014. Suzanne M. Sandahl Chair Cheryl Krumholz Karen Barton Executive Coordinator Acting Executive Director/City Manager HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES C 4#eed Richfield, Minnesota G Special Housing and Redevelopment Authority Worksession May 19, 2014 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Sandahl at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL HRA Members Sue Sandahl, Chair; Mary Supple; David Gepner; and Debbie Goettel. Present: HRA Members Doris Rubenstein. Absent: Staff Present: John Stark, Acting Executive Director; Karen Barton, Assistant Community Development Director; Pam Dmytrenko, Assistant City Manager; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; Lynette Chambers, Leased Housing Specialist; Myrt Link, Community Development Accountant; and Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk. Item # I DISCUSSION REGARDING SECTION 8 FUNDS Acting Executive Director Stark introduced Lynette Chambers, Leased Housing Specialist. Leased Housing Specialist Chambers explained how the Section 8 program works. Acting Executive Director Stark presented an overview of the financial responsibility with the Section 8 program. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:50 p.m. Date Approved: June 16, 2014 Suzanne M. Sandahl Chair Nancy Gibbs John Stark City Clerk Acting Executive Director AGENDA ITEM#: 3A REPORT#: 23 STAFF REPORT a` HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 16, 2014 REPORT PREPARED BY: MYRT LINK, CD ACCOUNTANT NAME,TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: JOHN STARK, CD DIRECTOR NAME,TITLE / DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: ® REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 1,4 Ait , , „ ITEM FOR HRA CONSIDERATION: Authorize the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Redevelopment Tax Increment District due to Homestead Market Value Exclusion. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve a resolution authorizing the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Redevelopment Tax Increment District due to Homestead Market Value Exclusion. II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2011 the Legislature adopted the Homestead Market Value Exclusion, which revised the tax calculation for homestead property, and as a result, reduced the taxes that homestead properties pay. This also reduced the tax increment generated by homestead properties. In 2013, the Legislature adopted a "fix" which would allow cities an option to reduce the base in the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district and lessen the impact on tax increment districts that contained owner occupied housing, therefore resulting in increased tax increment. 061614 City Bella Homestead Mkt Value Exxxx In order to allow the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) to reduce the original tax capacity, the City Council was required to pass a resolution authorizing them to do so. The City Council adopted the required resolution on May 27, 2014 with a vote of 5 — 0. The reduction will result in an increase of increment in the amount of$3,411 for the HRA to use for administration and qualified redevelopment activities and an increase of$10,231 to the Note holder for payment of the Pay-As-You-Go Note. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. BACKGROUND • The Note holders of the Pay-As-You-Go Note for the City Bella TIF District have requested that the HRA adopt a resolution allowing the base of the TIF District to be reduced, therefore increasing the amount of tax increment. • Under current projections, it is not anticipated that the principal and interest on the Pay-As-You-Go Note will be paid in full at the time of decertification of the TIF District in 2030. • Under Pay 2014 values, if the resolution is adopted, the gross tax increment would increase by $13,642. • The HRA portion would increase by $3,411, and could be used for administration and qualified redevelopment activities. • The Note holders' portion would increase by $10,231. • Actual increases will depend on actual market values and tax rates, which change annually. B. POLICY • The HRA may elect to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Tax Increment District only upon approval of the City Council by resolution. • The City Council adopted the required resolution on May 27, 2014. C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES • The HRA must notify the Hennepin County Auditor prior to July 1, 2014 of the election to reduce the original tax capacity for it to be effective for taxes payable beginning in 2015. D. FINANCIAL • Approval to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Tax Increment District would result in more increment for both the HRA and the Developer's Pay-As- You-Go-Note payment. E. LEGAL • The resolution was drafted by HRA legal counsel. I __ IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS) • Do not authorize the HRA to reduce the original tax capacity for the City Bella Tax Increment District. V. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • None RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ELECTING TO REDUCE ORIGINAL TAX CAPACITY OF CITY BELLA REDEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT DUE TO HOMESTEAD MARKET VALUE EXCLUSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield,Minnesota(the"HRA")as follows: WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield, Minnesota (the "HRA") established and operates the City Bella Redevelopment Tax Increment District (the "TIF District"); and WHEREAS, previous changes to state tax law regarding the homestead market value exclusion has adversely affected tax receipts in the TIF District; and WHEREAS, the 2013 Minnesota Legislature amended Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177 by adding subd. 1 d which permits a redevelopment authority to elect to reduce the original net tax capacity of a qualified district by the amount of the tax capacity attributable to the market value exclusion under Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.13, subd. 35; and WHEREAS,the TIF District meets the definition of a qualifying district within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177, subd. ld; and WHEREAS, the HRA may make such election only upon approval of the City Council by resolution and the City Council approved such election by resolution on May 27, 2014. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota as follows: 1. The HRA is authorized to elect to reduce the original tax capacity of the City Bella Redevelopment Tax Increment District by the amount of the tax capacity attributable to the market value exclusion under Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.13, subd. 35,but not below zero; 2. The HRA is authorized to notify the Hennepin County Auditor of its election prior to July 1, 2014 in order for such election to be effective for taxes payable beginning in 2015; and 3. HRA staff and consultants are authorized and directed to take any and all such other actions as may be necessary or convenient to carry out the intent of this resolution. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 16th day of June, 2014. Suzanne M. Sandahl, Chairperson ATTEST: Doris Rubestein, Secretary AGENDA ITEM#: 3B REPORT#: 24 STAFF REPORT (-?-4'164646' HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 16, 2014 REPORT PREPARED BY: STEVEN L. DEVICH,EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAME,TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: STEVEN L. DEVICH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAME,TITLE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: rcii d, i, 1 NATU REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: [ ` ITEM FOR BRA CONSIDERATION: Consideration of resolution authorizing the HRA to affirm the monetary limits on statutory municipality tort liability. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Adopt a resolution authorizing the HRA to affirm the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The HRA purchases its insurance from the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). Each year, the HRA must either affirm or waive its statutory limits of liability by July 1st. After reviewing cost considerations measured against potential risk, the HRA has, historically, affirmed the liability limits which are $500,000 for an individual claimant and $1,500,000 per occurrence. Staff is recommending the same course of action for the current period. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. BACKGROUND 2014 Tort Liabilityxxx A requirement of insurance coverage through the LMCIT is an annual affirmation or waiver of statutory limits of liability. The current statutory limits of liability for Minnesota cities and political entities are $500,000 for an individual claimant and $1,500,000 per occurrence. Cities can waive these limits to allow an individual claimant to recover more than $500,000, up to the $1,500,000 per occurrence limit, if excess liability insurance is purchased. However, the cost of excess liability insurance continues to be very expensive. An additional $1,000,000 of coverage would cost the HRA approximately $6,000 annually. Slightly more than half of the cities in Minnesota do not waive its limits of liability. B. POLICY • The State Statute establishes liability limits for cities and the current level is $1,500,000, which appears to be a reasonable limit. • Historically, just over one-half of the municipalities in Minnesota have not waived the monetary limits on municipality tort liability as was established by Statutes 466.06. • The HRA could waive its statutory limits in future years if the Commissioners should decide to do so. • The City of Richfield has historically not waived its limits of liability. C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES • The HRA's insurance policy with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust renews on July 1, 2014. This action must be completed before that time. • The HRA does not have to make a decision on purchasing excess liability coverage at this time. Coverage such as excess liability may be added at any time.. D. FINANCIAL • There is a slight premium savings for political entities that affirm the statutory monetary limits. For the Richfield HRA, the savings would be less than $1,000 for the coverage year. • The HRA has historically not purchased excess liability coverage because of the relatively high cost of such coverage. The cost for $1,000,000 of excess coverage would likely be between $6,000 and $8,000 per year. E. LEGAL • The tort liability limits established by Minnesota statutes have historically protected cities and no Minnesota court has ever established a monetary award in excess of the statutory limits against a municipality. • Each municipal entity must annually decide whether the entity would voluntarily waive the statute for both the single claims and each occurrence limit. IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) • If the HRA feels that any single claimant should receive more than the $500,000 limit, the HRA could elect to waive the statutory monetary limits. • If the HRA feels that the $1,500,000 per occurrence limit is not adequate, the HRA could purchase excess liability coverage. V. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution. VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • None. HRA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AFFIRMING MUNICIPAL TORT LIABILITY LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY MINNESOTA STATUTES 466.04 WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 466.04 provides for Municipal tort liability limits for Minnesota cities and for other municipal entities like the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and WHEREAS, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has asked that each participating entity review the tort liability limits and determine if the respective entity would choose to waive its limits; and WHEREAS, such decision to affirm or waive the tort liability limits must be filed with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust at the insurance renewal date. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Director is directed to report to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust that the Richfield HRA does not waive the monetary limits on the municipal tort liability established by Minnesota statutes 466.04. Approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 16th day of June, 2014. Suzanne M. Sandahl, Chair ATTEST: Doris Rubenstein, Secretary AGENDA ITEM#: 4 REPORT#: 25 STAFF REPORT ogie/qtee HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 16, 2014 REPORT PREPARED BY: JULIE EDDINGTON,HRA LEGAL COUNSEL NAME,TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: JOHN STARK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO' NAME,TITLE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: A,ZP �\ ,..1 NATURE REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: r 0 ITEM FOR HRA CONSIDERATION: Consideration of Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Best Buy in order to adjust administrative fees collected by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority under contract. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve a resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment between the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and Best Buy in order to adjust administrative fees collected by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority under contract. II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is asked to approve the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment between the HRA and Best Buy in order to ensure that the HRA does not collect more tax increment for administrative fees and the HRA Housing Trust Fund than is allowed by the TIF Act. 06162014 Fifth Amend to Contract— Best Buy III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. BACKGROUND • In March 2000, the HRA and Best Buy entered into a Contract for Private Redevelopment. The Contract was amended in 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2010. It is proposed that the Contract be further amended by the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Development, which is attached to this report. • The Contract, as amended, provides for the collection of tax increment from the Interchange West and Lyndale Gateway Tax Increment District (the "TIF District") within the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area for the HRA's administrative expenses, contributions to the HRA Housing Trust Fund, and to pay debt service on the outstanding TIF Bonds. These payments were made based on a schedule of payments set out in the Contract. Remaining tax increment is used to pay a pay-as-you go note provided to Best Buy to reimburse it for costs of the project. In 2010, the Tax Increment Bonds were refunded for significant debt service savings and the HRA's scheduled payments were increased to include a portion of the debt service savings. • The TIF Act restricts collection of tax increment for administrative fees to 10% of the tax increment collected in a TIF district. • The TIF Act restricts collection of tax increment for pooling purposes (using tax increment in other areas of the City for housing and redevelopment purposes) to an additional 15% of the tax increment collected in a TIF district. • Based on the scheduled payments in the Contract, the tax increment collected by the HRA will eventually exceed the maximum of 25% of tax increment the HRA can collect from the TIF District. • In order to avoid collecting more than 25% of the tax increment from the TIF District, the Contract is proposed to be amended to limit the HRA's annual collection of tax increment from the TIF District to 25%. B. POLICY • The Fifth Amendment provides for continued tax increment payments to the HRA while ensuring compliance with the TIF Act. C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES • If the Fifth Amendment is adopted, the amendments would be instituted for the next payments of tax increment, which is August 1, 2014 06162014 Fifth Amend to Contract— Best Buy D. FINANCIAL • The Fifth Amendment will decrease the administrative fees and HRA Housing Trust Fund contributions collected by the HRA from the TIF District, and will decrease funds available to the HRA for paying costs of administration and decrease funds available for use in other areas of the City for housing and redevelopment purposes. • The HRA is restricted by the TIF Act to collection of no more than 25% of TIF collected from the TIF District over the life of the TIF District. E. LEGAL • HRA legal counsel, with input from staff and Ehlers, drafted the attached Fifth Amendment IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS) • Continue consideration of Fifth Amendment • Deny approval of Fifth Amendment V. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution approving fifth amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment • Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • None 06162014 Fifth Amend to Contract— Best Buy HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF RICHFIELD,MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT II. BE IT RESOLVED By the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield,Minnesota(the"HRA")as follows: WHEREAS,the HRA and Best Buy Company, Inc. ("Best Buy")did on or about March 28, 2000 enter into an agreement entitled "Contract for Private Redevelopment" (the "Contract"), calling for the redevelopment of an area of land(the"Property")lying within the City of Richfield(the"City"); and WHEREAS, the HRA and Best Buy did on or about November 27, 2000, February 20, 2001, March 5, 2003, and December 21, 2010, enter into agreements entitled the First Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "First Amendment"), the Second Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "Second Amendment"), the Third Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "Third Amendment"), and the Fourth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment(the"Fourth Amendment"),respectively,which amended the Contract; and WHEREAS, the HRA and the Redeveloper propose to amend the Contract further to revise the provisions related to the City's administrative fees and housing fund fees; and WHEREAS,the actions described above necessitate additional modifications to the Contract; and WHEREAS,the BRA has been presented with a proposed amendment to the Contract entitled the "Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment"; and WHEREAS,the BRA has reviewed and is familiar with the proposed amendment to the Contract, and is satisfied that the terms thereof carry out the intentions of the parties, and are necessary and appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield,Minnesota that: 1. The proposed Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment is hereby approved in all respects. 2. The Chairperson and Executive Director are hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment in substantially the form on file with the HRA, with such additions,deletions,and other changes as are approved by the Chairperson and Executive Director. The Chairperson and Executive Director are further directed to take all steps and do all things necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment. Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Richfield, Minnesota this 16th day of June,2014. Suzanne M. Sandahl,Chairperson ATTEST: Doris Rubinstein, Secretary FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the day of , 2014, by and between the HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA, a Minnesota public body corporate and politic (the "HRA"), and BEST BUY CO., INC.,a Minnesota corporation(the"Redeveloper"). WITNES SETH: � WHEREAS, the parties hereto did on or about March 28, 2000 enter into an agreement entitled Contract for Private Redevelopment(the"Contract"),calling for the redevelopment of an area of land(the "Property")lying within the City of Richfield; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto did on or about November 27, 2000, February 20, 2001, March 5,2003, and December 21, 2010, enter into agreements entitled First Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "First Amendment"), the Second Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "Second Amendment"), the Third Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment (the "Third Amendment"), and the Fourth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment(the"Fourth Amendment"),respectively,which amended the Contract; and WHEREAS, the HRA and the Redeveloper propose to amend the Contract further to revise the provisions related to the City's administrative fees and housing fund fees; and NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the mutual covenants and undertakings hereinafter, and in the Contract provided,the parties hereto stipulate and agree as follows: I. The WHEREAS clauses set forth above are incorporated into this Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment and confirmed in all respects. II. The Contract is hereby amended in the following respects: 1. The definition of "Available Tax Increment" found in Section 1.1 of the Contract (as amended by the Fourth Amendment) is amended as follows: "Available Tax Increment" for the purpose of the Note means seventy-five percent (75%) of the Tax Increment attributable to the Minimum Improvements and Development Property that is paid to the HRA by the County in the six months preceding each Payment Date, after deducting any amount necessary to pay principal and interest on the TIF Bonds or, subject to the provisions of Section 3.5, subd. 3, any TIF Refunding Bonds. 2. Exhibits A,B,and C to the Fourth Amendment are deleted. 3. The HRA and the Redeveloper acknowledge and agree that pursuant to the terms of the Contract and the Note,all Available Tax Increment will be used to pay the principal of and interest on the Note. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Fifth Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment to be duly executed in their behalf by their authorized representatives on or as of the date first above written. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF RICHFIELD By Its Chairperson By Its Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) III. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2014, by Suzanne M. Sandahl, the Chairperson of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the URA. Notary Public STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss.: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) IV. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 2014, by Steven L. Devich, the Executive Director of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, on behalf of the URA. Notary Public BEST BUY CO.,INC. By Its STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ss.: COUNTY OF HENNEPIN ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2014, by the of Best Buy Co., Inc., a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the Redeveloper. Notary Public 1 AGENDA ITEM#: 5 REPORT#: 26 STAFF REPORT eetee HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 16, 2014 REPORT PREPARED BY: KAREN BARTON,ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NAME,TITLE REPORT PRESENTER: JOHN STARK, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NAME,TITLE 4. DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR REVIEW: \ AI A iffy SIGNA ' REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ¢' ITEM FOR HRA CONSIDERATION: Consideration of an Agreement with Signia Design, Inc. to develop a way-finding signage . system for the Lakes at Lyndale area. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: By Motion: Approve the Agreement with Signia Design, Inc. to develop a way-finding signage system for the Lakes at Lyndale area in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In March 2013 the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approved a connectivity plan, developed by Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), Inc. for the Lakes at Lyndale area. Part of that plan included a recommendation for the development and implementation of a way-finding signage system. Signia Design, Inc. (Signia), an environmental planning and design firm, partnered with SEH in the development of the Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan. Subsequently, HRA staff requested Signia submit a proposal to develop a way- finding signage system for the area, based on the connectivity plan recommendations. 06162014 Lakes at Lyndale Wayfinding Signage Agreementxxx Staff is recommending the HRA approve the agreement with Signia for the development of a way-finding signage system for the Lakes at Lyndale area. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. BACKGROUND • The Lakes at Lyndale area, considered to be the City's "downtown", is centered around the intersection of 66th Street and Lyndale Avenue. • A redevelopment plan for the area was developed in the 1990's. Since that time, a number of significant developments have occurred, including City Bella apartments, Woodlake Centre, The Oaks on Pleasant apartments, The Pines apartments, and most recently Lyndale Station (LA Fitness), Lyndale Plaza apartments, Pizza Luce, and Lyndale Gardens. • In addition to the significant redevelopment, the area is home to Richfield Lake, Woodlake Nature Center, several park areas (Little Bob's, City Bella, The Oaks/Pines sculpture gardens), as well as many pieces of sculpture throughout the area. • In an effort to maximize the use and enjoyment of these amenities, the HRA contracted with the planning firm SEH for the development of a master urban design plan to establish trail connections and improvements, as well as improving signage and creating place- making for all users of the area. • In March of 2013, the HRA approved the connectivity plan submitted by SEH. • Signia, partnered with SEH in the development of the connectivity plan relating to the installation of way-finding sign system design. • HRA staff requested Signia to submit a proposal for the development of a way-finding signage system for the Lakes at Lyndale area. • Signia submitted a proposal on April 29, 2014. B. POLICY • 2008 Richfield Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies: o Develop the Lakes at Lyndale area as a City Center. o Establish a land use pattern and supporting infrastructure that creates a "walkable"environment. o Providing quality parks and recreation areas and trails and walkways that connect the community. o Recognizing the importance of the Lakes at Lyndale area as the community center for commerce. o Continue to develop and redevelop the Lakes at Lyndale area as a mixed-use center of living, commerce and recreation. C. CRITICAL TIMING ISSUES • To facilitate the public's enjoyment of the area, it is recommended to complete the way-finding signage as soon as feasible. • The Lyndale Gardens redevelopment and the reconstruction of 66th Street are scheduled to occur over the next several years. Having the way-finding signage plan in place prior to those developments allows for uniform and cohesive implementation. D. FINANCIAL • The Agreement for Services is in the amount of$32,250.00 with additional reimbursable expenses not to exceed $2,400.00, for a total of$34,650.00 • Funding for this is included in the 2014 HRA budget, with additional funding for implementation. E. LEGAL • The Agreement has been reviewed by the HRA attorney. IV. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION(S) • Do not approve the Agreement with Signia. V. ATTACHMENTS • Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity, Wayfinding and Sign System Design Proposal. • The Agreement is located on pages 14 and 15 of the attached Proposal. VI. PRINCIPAL PARTIES EXPECTED AT MEETING • Frank Hickey, Signia Design, Inc. (IP .. ). 1 3 1 i April 29, 2014 , \ p rN`w - N. \‘') Aplam<nit I , 0\ 0 II iE fry , �._ ,� �,. Proposal for: �� ‘ '' \� WoOdLk!i . ' .nz"-' '` 't �H'`,. ,,t\ ` ."... .�• • Lakes at Lyndale Wew bSrn ,,t t1 , vity,W� ;, . ' . Connecti i Wayfindin Wayfinding i n System Design S • .....E. -,,. ,Iy)r SMrr .1 in.uv.{ 0, City of Richfield, ,� Minnesota 0 .....—i Woodtikn Vmvnen to , drl f I! :/':::CZ.1 . rn ?1311 ` / I / _ / I "^+r.i ' Is bob' , 1 I-------J—1 cill I j 1 Signiadesign Signia design April,29, 2014 Ms. Karen Barton Community Development Manager City of Richfield 6700 Portland Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Dear Ms. Barton, It is a pleasure to provide you with the enclosed proposal outlining the services and capabilities of Signia Design.This is a great opportunity for us to take the logical next steps with you in completing this portion of the Connectivity Plan prepared by Mr. Kost and his team at SEH. The enclosed document describes our team, more recent accomplishments, and the steps we consider necessary and most efficient for addressing the various elements needed to make this project a great success. We are very much looking forward to continuing our work with you on this project. Please call me if you have any questions regarding these proposed services. Respectfully submitted, Frank S. Hickey, Principal, Signia Design, Inc. 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 www.signiadesign.com 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN SIGNIA DESIGN Company Overview For more than 20 years, Signia Design has helped people effectively _, h navigate through airports, hospitals, schools, corporations, retail stores, .;_.dam and municipalities. We make indoor and outdoor environments more comfortable, memorable, welcoming, and satisfying through environmental ' graphic design and brand development by communicating the key decision making information in a timely manner at appropriate locations. Environmental Graphic Design Creating a wayfinding system,themed environment, or sign system is not the same as designing an annual report or website. Design considerations include: sightlines, traffic patterns, usability issues, accessibility, materials, manufacturing techniques, and more.You get environmental graphic design that works. Our environmental graphic design services include: • site audits • master planning • design and programming •wayfinding • documentation • construction supervision Brand Development "a4/" II� who your 1 r-vr,, Brand development is the process of defining who you are, y audience is, and how you can differentiate yourself from your competition. Through careful consideration,the visual and verbal manifestation of your brand will create experiences that leave the right impression and bring your audience back for more. Our branding services include: • brand strategy • brand audits • messaging Design/Build Implementation Managing the implementation of a project requires an understanding of site requirements, city or municipality needs, fabrication limitations, and client expectations. Our experience includes projects where we provided design only, design with fabrication specifications, and design/build with seamless CI management of the implementation process. �t/ J r I�_ � Team Overview ���,,,-, We have assembled a design team made up of designers, planners, and irkengineers who are experienced and recognized for their skill in delivering results similar to those called for in this request. With the skill set of our team being complementary and reinforcing, Signia Design's staff can achieve your overall objectives while not losing grasp of the necessary details. Signia Design Project Team Members Frank Hickey- Principal Design Director Todd Lenthe, -Architect Senior Designer Daniel Lautenbach-Technology Designer Signia design 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN Scope of Work by Phase Our process will be to collaborate with you and your staff as we determine the right mix of signage elements for the City of Richfield in and around the Lakes at Lyndale neighborhood in support of good wayfinding, information iii I and recognition as defined . PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • The work will be designed to reflect the character of the City of Richfield as a definably attractive, readily accessible, and preferred destination. • The team will provide a set of sign types within an unified program that will be designed to provide direction, information, recognition, and promotion in support of the adopted Connectivity Plan opportunities and recommendations. ' • The work will be compliant with local, state and other jurisdictional codes kt 4-- and ordinances. iir • The team will apply the right balance of scale, styling, and content lik4 to the design so the posted message is attractive yet readable and understandable. • Materials, equipment and systems selections will be of a quality to withstand climate extremes, manipulation and wear. • Estimated, per unit, and totaled construction costs will be within the established budget for the work. • Construction and delivery of the work can be sourced using local services, methods, and practices. • Applicable vendor services can be constructed within estimated time. • The consultant shall not proceed to the next design phase until work completed during the current design phase has been approved. The following detailed four-phase design process has been prepared in response to the request for wayfinding and sign system design services for the Lakes at Lyndale District and the greater City of Richfield. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PHASE 1 : AUDIT AND EVALUATION (Introduction and Protocols, Information Gathering, Field Audit, and Report) 1.1 Introduction and Protocols Review decision-making process and team member roles and assigned responsibilities and authority. Review project schedule by task and timetables. Confirm project boundaries, project tasks and timetables.Confirm consultant and client team primary and secondary contacts and communication protocols, methods, relative approval, and submission procedures. Confirm individual consultant team member tasks and assignments with the client. Identify any pre-established agreements or necessary presentations or progress reviews needed beyond those scheduled with staff. Review the Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan report conclusions and objectives with the City of Richfield's key staff members. Confirm the scope of work and deliverables of the project meets current, planned, proposed and potential route and connection needs foreseen by the City. Note other key community stakeholders, advocates, and resources. Identify any pre-established agreements, requirements,or public or private projects that will need to be reflected through the design process. 1.2 Information Gathering Review status of current and proposed private and capital projects related to routes, connectivity and destination planning within the Lakes at Lyndale Distract as situated within the broader community. Confirm existing sign code zoning allowances and restrictions. Review relevant planning and design reference documents provided by the City of Richfield:This may include a mix of materials the city is considering or has adopted as a standard for lighting,street furniture and other hardware fixture standards. Verify any performance or material goals for instituting environmentally sound practices in use of materials, energy or practice.This may include "new media" or dynamic graphic applications. Review options for incorporating a mix of identification and directional message signs as the traffic control standard for on-street and dedicated bike lane and pedestrian signage. Confirm extent of current regional standards in use along inter-modal transportation systems. 1.4 Branding, Message and Media Review current brand applications implemented by the "Lakes at Lyndale" and "City of Richfield" applied in the environment through identification, directional, information interpretive, and promotional sign messages and graphics. Note city staff,strategic partners, and/or available consulting groups who have been or are currently assigned to provide the city with graphic communication services. Confirm methods and formats used by the city to integrate brand messaging through existing electronic, print, and environment media. Request a copy of applicable graphic guidelines. Confirm the level of change allowed to the brand graphics when applied in various media, at different scales and uses. Note any use of secondary sub-headers or other variations to l<> Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 W CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN the brand for departments, districts or municipal services. 1.5 Field Audit Review and confirm with the client areas to be designated and their boundaries or alignments within the district or to adjoining neighborhoods outside the district. Confirm locations for primary assignments for locating recognition, branding, direction and information mapping signage as defined in the Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan, 2012. Other resources may include available city GIS data related to existing and proposed transit and transportation facilities, business and commercial districts and boundaries,and destinations. Identify initial locations for possible placement of"gateway" recognition or other substantial signs. (1) Document and inventory sign locations by need and the type use,form and functional purpose of each sign.Value and effect of each sign location will be assessed and noted for orientation,scale,sizing and accessibility. Document other probable wayfinding, branding and signage locations throughout the District.Considerations will include site lines, allowances, restrictions, and uncovered or new opportunities to apply signage/graphics. Existing graphics, public art, lighting and "landmark"features that influence placemaking and wayfinding will be noted. 1.6 Evaluation and Report Sort collected data and generated documentation and arrange in a hierarchy for client review and comment. Present documentation and evaluation findings to the city for the sign program. This review will address the scope of the proposed sign system while prompting discussion and feedback on the challenges and opportunities a properly designed sign program can address. Materials will be provided on presentation boards and as a projected presentation. Meeting notices,agenda and handout materials supporting the design is recommended and will be coordinated with the client. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PHASE 2: SCHEMATIC DESIGN (Sign Family Concepts, Logo Revisions and Refresh Concepts) 2.1 Confirm Design Considerations Review the current project schedule by tasks and timetables. Note any unforeseen shifts in the original scope of work due to insights drawn out during the review process. Consider any current destination recognition of zones by name, number, graphic, color, lettering or other methods. Confirm sign types by their directional, informational, regulatory, and interpretive function and applicable features with the client. Review permitting allowance for mounting, illumination,size,quantity, and location of sign types. Begin preparing standards for placing signs by reviewing allowances and restrictions in the environment for locating gateway, decision making and destination recognition signage. Prepare refined recommendations for graphic,text, color,terminology and pictogram/icon use as standards in the sign program. Note multi-lingual or non-lingual application of standard icon graphics. Prepare refined recommendations for design of brand recognition of established and emerging business and residential districts. Note strategy in support of maintaining the City of Richfield's identity standards. 2.2 Location Planning and Schedules Confirm sign types within the general sign family.Assign designation names and codes to each type. Prepare and review with the client a relationship graphic illustrating typical scenarios depicting tiers, use and function of signs. Begin programming individual signs to municipal plans. Application method to be consistent with audit-set prepared Note conditions uncovered for orientation, mounting, placements and site mediation to accommodate proposed signs. 2.3 Sign System Design The consultant will render three unique sign system design concepts specific to the City of Richfield.Conceptual layouts will be prepared in color and to-scale digitally with supporting details noted. At least three signs within each of the three concepts types will be prepared with particular renderings to be placed photographically in location. Each concept will be unique while sharing the following considerations: • Styling approaches will reflect applicable definitions and connotations related to brand and message. • Refer to visual cues such as existing streetscape and architectural standards and landmarks that could be complemented through the sign program's design. • Confirm mix of system design factors for functional and operational requirements, code and ADA requirements, and information hierarchy. • Include requirements confirmed during Phase I -Audit and Evaluation while exploring and uncovered opportunities made available during the design process. • Define system structural features necessary for changeability, illumination,vandal-resistance; lifespan and maintenance. <4> Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN • The per unit and total, by proposed quantity, construction costs will be estimated for each concept. Refine the selected concept for review and recommendation. Incorporate applicable colors,textures,type applications, and images.Construct a preliminary framework for the application of graphics standards throughout the sign system. Prepare and submit a preliminary draft set of drawings showing sign locations by type and function.Confirm field conditions for trail, path and right-of-way allowances and accessibility. Note preliminary unit and overall quantity costs to fabricate and install new sign types per the refined quantity and structural design. Review of the sign system with the city.Confirm graphic standards as applied to the overall sign system. Note any variation to the design as reviewed and agreed to by the client. PHASE 3: DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (Finalize Sign System, City and District Logo Applications) 3.1 Sign System Design Confirm sign location programming approach is acceptable for planning and implementation. Make direction change in programming, as required. Prepare sign layouts generated as individuals and as a family of related sign types and submit to the client for final approval.Confirm non-binding cost budget estimate with the client is acceptable. Review documentation formats as required for the practical implementation of the sign system. Note both print and digital formats with respect to city staff oversight and use of the document. Present preferred technology and material preferences for durability, efficiency, and environmental impact. Note any recommended or mandated hardware or software for use in support of or for the operation of particular sign types. Request formal approval of the sign system, programming approach, document formats, and materials 3.2 Comprehensive Design Documents Phase- Interim Review(30%submittal) The consultant will identify and confirm all design and scheduling aspects are agreed to prior to starting the process of finalizing the Comprehensive Signage Design Manual and Construction Document Book. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PHASE 4: DOCUMENTATION (Finalize Design and Implementation Documents) 4.1 Comprehensive Design Documents Phase-Draft Review(60%submittal) Construction documentation will be limited to material and process specifications needed to insure the final product is consistent in its appearance, durability, and operation if completed over an extended time period or by more than one manufacturer.These proposed specifications will not include full technical documentation; however details that are required to meet performance standards will be included. The consultant will submit a draft of the design development package to the client.This submission will consist of the following items submitted for review, comment, and approval: • Renderings of approved sign family concept with inherent sizing,finish, and technical references. • Guidelines used in directing the proper application of graphics by location,form, media, and context. • Categorize schedules and quantity counts of sign applications by type,function, location, condition, and use. • Listing of any prerequisite structural,technical, dynamic/digital, hardware,and/or operational software as required by new or established agreements. • An assembled draft copy of the Sign Design Manual for content, reference and practical use by the city during system deployment. • Revised cost estimates for fabrication and installation of sign by approved phasing. 4.2 Comprehensive Design Documents Phase-Final (100%submittal) Make any required revisions to the 90%design submittal and perform a final quality control check. Submit the documents for incorporation into the final bid package. Provide preproduction document layouts to the client for review and pre-press approval. Final material format and quantity of the Sign Design Manual will be determined. Production services to complete this work will be done by a City of Richfield's print production vendor. Submit a letter notifying the client of project completion. Notify the client approximately six months following the project completion date to confirm the functional goals of the program are being met. C Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 l� CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN Additional Recommended Services Sign Testing and Feedback The selection of signs types is to be made by the client in response to locations where high exposure to the public will prompt community feedback. These installations may be scheduled for a period of two weeks following a public notice where feedback and suggestions to the city is encouraged. The signs should be generated full scale, using proposed materials and fabrication methods.The preferred preliminary-to-final brand design will also be applied to the prototypes.Applied information messages,graphics and colors will be valued by their readability,function, and aesthetics. These prototypes will be developed from a proposed concept preferred and selected by the client during Phase II -Schematic Design.Community feedback will be collected and recorded over a period of weeks. On-site "request to comment" posting would invite feedback by way of the web.A record of comments collected by the city will be evaluated with insights gained and applied to the final design. Public Presentations Presentations of the sign system design for review and comment by the public and strategic partners beyond the core clients is not scheduled at this time. Materials will be provided on presentation boards and as a projected presentation. Meeting notices, agendas and handout materials supporting the design is recommended and would be coordinated with the client. Unless the design has been previously deemed "approved," public feedback during the early stages of the design process will result in suggestions that could alter the course of the design process. If directed to incorporate recommended changes to the design,the consultant will report and review with the client the impact of changes on the integrity of the overall system. Construction Management and Supervision The consultant team can provide services during construction as requested by the client.Anticipated services during construction include, but are not limited to,the following: Review of contractor submittals—the consultant shall review contractor submittals for conformance with the construction documents.The consultant shall complete review and return the approved submittals or submit comments to the client within 10 days of receipt of each submittal.The consultant shall note the submittal documents to guide the contractor in understanding the intent of the design wherever possible.The Consultant shall stamp the submittal documents and limit review comments to the following: • Approved for construction • Approved as noted—procurement may proceed. Re-submittal required prior to installation. Disapproved—Re- submittal required. • Respond to contractor's request for Information (RFI)—The consultant shall review the contractor's RFI and respond to the program manager within five(5) calendar days. • Periodic field observations—The consultant shall make periodic field observations of the work as requested by the client.The consultant shall submit to the program manager a field observation report within three days of the site visit. • Final inspections—The consultant shall participate in final inspections of the work and contribute to the preparation of"punchlists" of work to be completed or corrected by the contractor. C Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN irks _ " /�n) Frank Hickey,SEGD ' Principal,Signia Design, Inc. 1 ,:y/f Frank Hickey is the founding Principal of Signia Design and is a f communication design consultant with over twenty years of experience in r,/�,;'' , the development of wayfinding and environmental graphic design programs. /41{Y 4yjf He has worked with numerous architects, designers,and engineers to create 3r�1 � t state-of-the-art static and dynamic signing programs that address directional, identification,and informational requirements as well as meeting the needs I of advertising,artistic, and promotional applications. Frank Hickey's creative Professional Affiliations talents,concept analysis and fabrication/detailing capabilities are assets to Society of Environmental Graphic the development of any comprehensive,visually coordinated,signage and Design (SEGD) graphics program designed to identify, guide,and direct the public through a mix of municipal settings. Education Bachelor of Fine Arts Mr. Hickey provides the design philosophy for the company and establishes design concepts on all major projects. He believes that successful Visual Communications Minneapolis College of Art and performance in planning and design is based upon a close working relationship with clients and a team approach to problem solving. Design Accomplishments SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Professional member and former • City of Richfield, Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan.Working within a team regional representative with the assembled by SEH Engineers,Signia Design provided wayfinding consulting Society for Environmental Graphic services. Design, (SEGD). • Keynote presenter for the SEGD • Saint Paul Port Authority's Beacon Bluff Development identification and teleconference on the subject interpretive signage program. The program provides a new identity for the of multilingual and international site along with an interpretive program that preserved the rich history of graphic standards and world-wide 3M and the broader East St. Paul neighborhood.The system is based on a transportation systems. central interpretive hub with secondary interpretive signs placed throughout the site. • Guest speaker on the topic of wayfinding and signage design. • City of Baltimore, Maryland Park System Standards for Wayfinding and • Volunteer member of the Signage.A comprehensive design guideline package was created to Humphrey Institute's Minnesota facilitate consistent signage and ease implementation throughout the Design Team municipal park system. • Board member of the New York • City of Bloomington,Alternative Transportation Plan This system Mills Regional Cultural Center addresses both automobile and pedestrian traffic with clear and understandable information while incorporating design elements that include current graphic standards and other elements that reflect the characteristics of the city. • City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Signage and Wayfinding Implementation Plan for the Minneapolis Riverfront District. Based on an initial study completed in 2004,Signia's designers provided an updated audit,evaluation programming and set of strategic recommendations for implementing a signage program to identify,direct and inform visitors to this historic but rapidly evolving urban district. Signia d es i g n I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN SIGNIA DESIGN REFERENCES City of Bloomington, Minnesota Mr. Randy Quale Business Manager City of Bloomington p: 952.563.4870 planning @ci.bloomington.mn.us 7' °, o - -- Saint Paul Port Authority Mr. Monte M. Hilleman N Vice President of Redevelopment :mow p St. Paul Port Authority _ _ p: 651-224-5686 mmh @sppa.com Baltimore City Mr.Gennedy Schwartz Chief of Capital Development Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks p:410.396.7948 Gennedy.Schwartz @baltimorecity.gov City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Mr.Cliff Swenson Director of Design and Project Management Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board 612-230-6473 cswenson @minneapolisparks.org Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota Mr. Bob Huddleston Director, Project Manager The Tegra Group 612-752-5748 bhuddleston@tegragroup.com St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN Ms.Amy Gage Director of Marketing and Communications Saint Catherine University p: 651-690-6829 <4> AGage @stkate.edu Signiadesign I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN Proposed Cost FEE SCHEDULE We will provide the above services for the project on an hourly basis in accordance with the attached Standard Agreement. The proposed amounts are based on the following fee schedule. Rates are valid until June 30, 2014. Signia Design's estimated fees are shown in the table below: PHASE FEE Audit and Evaluation $4,500.00 Schematic Design $8,250.00 Design Development $9,500.00 Documentation $7,250.00 Total $32,250.00 Additional reimbursable expenses are projected as a "not to exceed" 7.5%of the project fee or$2,400.00. Weekend and Holiday standard rates are calculated at 1.5. STAFF RATE Principal Project Manager $125/hr Senior Professional Designer $95/hr Professional Designer $85/hr Technical Designer II $75/hr Administrative $55/hr EXPENSES COST Mileage NA Travel. lodging, meals Cost plus 10% Printing Cost plus 20% Courier Cost plus 10% Supplies/materials Cost plus 10% <9.> Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN Agreement 1.0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3.3.2. Provide right of entry to SDI personnel to enter the Project 1.1 Signia Design,Inc.(SDI)will perform professional design site to perform the Services. services(the"Services")for Client for the project(the"Project") as described in the proposal executed by Client(the"Proposal"). 4.0 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS 4.1 All documents including drawings and specifications prepared 1.2 The scope of services is based on information furnished by or furnished by SDI pursuant to this Project are instruments of, Client and mutually agreed upon or as directed by Client. and shall remain the property of SDI(the Documents").Client may make and retain copies for information and reference. 2.0 FEE PAYMENT 2.1 Client shall compensate SDI for the Services upon the terms 4.2 The use of the Documents by Client or others on extension stated in the Proposal.SDI will submit monthly invoices to Client or completion of the Project or on any other project without SDI's and a final invoice at the completion of the services. written consent will be at Client's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to SDI,and Client shall indemnify and hold 2.2 Payment of each Invoice is due upon receipt of invoice.Client harmless SDI and SDI's agent(s)from all claims,damages,loss shall notify SDI in writing of any invoiced item that is alleged to and expenses arising out of or resulting therefrom. be inaccurate within fifteen(15)days from the date of invoice. 4.3 Unless otherwise agreed,SDI will retain all pertinent records 2.3 Payment of any invoice is past due if not received within thirty pursuant to the Services described in this Proposal for a period (30)days from the date of invoice. In the event Client fails to pay of 3 years from the date of the Documents.The Documents will any invoice within thirty(30)days of the date of the invoice,then be made available to Client for a reasonable charge.Client must Client agrees to pay to SDI a finance charge of 1.5%per month, notify SDI if the Documents are to be stored by SDI beyond or the maximum permitted by law,whichever is less.SDI may, the 3 year time period and the Client will reimburse SDI for a after giving seven days'written notice to Client,suspend services reasonable monthly storage fee. under this agreement until SDI has been paid in full all amounts due for the Services,expenses and charges.Client further 5.0 STANDARD OF CARE agrees to pay any other costs or expenses,including reasonable 5.1 SDI will perform the Services as described in the Proposal in attorneys'fees;incurred by SDI in collecting fees or expenses accordance with the currently accepted practice of the profession due pursuant to this Proposal. under similar conditions and locality. 3.0 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES 5.2 If any non-conformance to this standard is discovered within 3.1 Client shall provide to SDI all known information regarding 12 months from the completion of the Project,SDI will correct existing and proposed conditions or Client's requirements for the the non-conformity at its own expense. No other warranty, Project.SDI will not be responsible for any recommendations,or express,or implied is made. design based on any inaccurate information provided by Client or any agent or representative of Client. 6.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 6.1 SDI will not be responsible for any loss or liability arising 3.2 Client shall designate a person to act with authority on from negligence of Client,its employees,agents,consultants, Client's behalf in respect to all aspects of the Project,review and contractors or subcontractors. respond promptly to SDI's submissions and notify SDI in writing promptly whenever Client observes or otherwise becomes aware 6.2 Client's contractor will be solely responsible for the job site of any defect in the Services performed by SDI. conditions,including safety of all persons and properties,means, methods,and schedules during the entire course of construction. 3.3 Client shall also do,and pay any costs incidental to,the following: 6.3 It is agreed that SDI's maximum liability to Client for 3.3.1.If required,furnish to SDI architectural,landscaping and/ negligence,gross negligence or for property damage of any or landscape design and specification documents,reports or kind,as a result of the Services performed as stated in the correspondence relating to the Project,upon which SDI may rely Proposal and as a result of acts,errors or omissions of SDI,shall in performing the Services. be limited to the amount of SDI's fee in the aggregate. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN NV 7.0 INSURANCE 12.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION 7.1 SDI will carry worker's compensation,public liability and property 12.1 All claims,counterclaims,disputes and other matters in damage insurance policies,which SDI in its sole discretion considers questions between the parties hereto arising out of or relating to adequate.Certificate of the insurance policy will be provided upon this Proposal or any breach thereof will be decided by arbitration request.In the event Client requests additional coverage,Client in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules shall be responsible for the additional cost of SDI's obtaining such of the American Arbitration Association(AAA),subject to the insurance and for any additional premiums. limitation and restriction stated in paragraphs 12.2 and 12.3 below. 7.2 SDI will not be responsible for liability beyond the limits and 12.2 Notice of demand of arbitration must be filed in writing conditions of the insurance. with the other party to this Agreement and with the AAA.The demand must be made within a reasonable time after the claim, 8.0 OPINION OF COST dispute or other matter in question has arisen.In no event 8.1 If a Cost estimate is included in the Services,SDI's opinion may the demand for arbitration be made after the date when of probable construction cost provided is based on the SDI's institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such experience and represents SDI's best judgment.SDI cannot and claim,dispute or other matter in question would be barred by does not guarantee that proposals,bids or actual project or the applicable statute of limitations. "construction cost will not vary from the estimates.Client agrees 12.3 The fee of the arbitrator and the cost of transcription and to pay SDI for any and all fees,costs,and expenses in the event all other cost of the arbitration shall be apportioned equally the same exceed the fees,costs and expenses stated in SDI's between the parties. opinion of probable construction costs. 12.4 The award rendered by the arbitrator(s)shall be final,and 9.0 TERMINATION judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable 9.1 In the event that any non-conformity in the Services provided law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. by SDI is not corrected within a reasonable amount of time from the date of Client giving written notice of the non-conformity 13.0 APPLICABLE LAW to SDI,which reasonable amount of time shall not exceed thirty 13.1 This Proposal is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. (30)days,then Client may terminate this Proposal by giving written notice of its intention to do so to SDI.Such notice shall 14.0 AMENDMENT be effective upon receipt by SDI.This Proposal may also be 14.1 This Proposal may be modified,or amended,only if the terminated by either party upon thirty(30)days written notice amendment is made in writing and is executed by both parties. in the event of a material breach of the terms of the Proposal, provided,however,that such termination will not be effective if 15.0 BINDING AGREEMENT the material breach is remedied within a reasonable amount of 15.1 This Proposal shall be binding upon and ensure to the time not to exceed thirty(30)days. benefit of the heirs,successors and assigns of the parties hereto. 9.2 If this Proposal is terminated,SDI shall be paid for all the Services incurred to the date of termination notice,plus termination ACCEPTANCE expenses which include direct cost of staff rescheduling,extra Please indicate your acceptance of this proposal by endorsing equipment rental and other costs associated with termination. below and returning one copy of this executed proposal to us for our records. 10.0 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS 10.1 Neither Client nor SDI shall assign,sublet or transfer any rights under this Proposal without the written consent of the other party. Authorized Signature 10.2 SDI shall be permitted to engage such independent professional associates,consultants,and/or contractor,as SDI may deem appropriate to assist in the performance of the Services under this Proposal. Title 11.0 COMPLETION SCHEDULE 11.1 SDI will perform the Services within the time period as indicated in the Proposal.However,the completion schedule Date shall be adjusted due to any delay as a result of causes beyond reasonable control of SDI,or weather,fire,strike,riot, government action,action of third party or Client,or act of God. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILES: City of Richfield, MN Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan - The objectives for the City and theia .��` _ ,�` f.. design team was to uncover opportuni- . it '��haN , ,,,_. FI = _,-..1'r ties and validate specific changes within - \ -�.. ����,,,�; `` = '•P;.'` the environment that would increase , fit E walking, riding and driving access and t - '"'• & 4 0 V, ofo ` y ^ �` exposure to the district's mix of urban Lakes at Lyndale Connectivity Plan `\±' i £. G,.=a. rnesaa �" recreational, retail, residential and arts -i, = " -;. venues. ' f 3: xi a .. -• 3' a •{'Y sy mot, _ :i J. __ i` i -.Lill. �3/�{ 14Sn:e4,A -- _ 1A-G.,wO,,x ® 1I , '! ",- Waynnding • IOC ti: 14: Connections• Routes, &Orientation .. LEGEND illirft ) 1'14,, FE _..W i:..pi �Ei Et.. E1ii_ �.. an FwM a m m wa .AR P1 t R --._ `� -p■ • •••••••••A. ��•• �.,� Fe.UezM1.an Route A } Sertwrebrz FRVNRY FOINi J OF P.V., R �i r�EN ,,,,,. I '.. � .. 1, Q • g2;`,',7,`t POINT �... ill , -. --. _ GRIENIAl1ON -- ..RF N. ��a A -- _ �'l DESTM411ONS.• . ! ‘'ik' f. /. - © P tim �-n '\ l L_g is /` :t-'''"4.. , —..::-`4::',....--. '„,,L-Ic.:1-0,..1:-.;'.5L'-',i,A.-''i'l 1.,. i -1. , i <1„). r ,,t Sigma design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I .0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILES: City of Bloomington, MN Street-scape Master Plan and Lindau 1E1 c Link Streetscape Project MI '_i_ P • SRF Consulting Group assembled a I +F ow.• • dynamic, interdisciplinary design team " , ling., to complete the South Loop Streetscape • ititit[� Master Plan and Lindau Link Street- al scape project as it relates to the City of losolire-- Bloomington's vision, guiding principles, and goals. The final Plan addresses 410 MI various means and methods to achieve • • Legend these goals, including Signia's work on h V =LRf Station&tine 0=District Gateway •=Primary Pedestrian the identity,wayfinding and signage for 1! =Highway Kiosk hway O=Transition Passage omm =Primary Atedal Roads �J •=Secondary Pedestrian the site. =Collector Roads •=District Signature Sign Information Kiosk Imo- =Local Roads •=Site Signature Sign •=Pedestrian Directional Within the boundaries of the South O =Static Vehicular ' =Recognition Banners Loop District are the Mall of America, Directional Sign Minneapolis/St. Paul International Air- port, and Bloomington Central Station. Wayfinding decision points,arrival and departure-vehicular sight-lines/24th Avenue Secondary vie'wporl optimal Site viewpon II General Sitevie::port \"da findin,and Wayfinding and Branding Way finding ant g rnfr .alead.,„n.,r a *rna n.ro..xn.dt�.m....PA( Ope',.p,' access w4asW M ro^ so .n the■rwk- wu. u.,aa w .pa ee iDuticrs mitetitr welt.the e.-ene..-ent et.,U.co,firms in.n4s of am.I so.71T.7M1 sw.nable are=adv.,..1.4..ei based -77:',,,n77417...1 g..Lr-:::Mrx 9wnn0 -a,Ma-non Wayfinding and Br and inc) .ai rV. MK direct..5,5 Me arm. Sight-in,, aag.......- �— • I as LOOP „.... ., A O'1 O was M"°” ,r ma,w...,i.�.n.k.=iiai.:a w «.b,�..ra, i.nud..nn&,e &O�n So oat,.,n....,o.,..a a.y=.u.o,a.t dmons.,e..w.nu..,ga the me M l .rra.,a.v.uram.a-a. aIalm�/.,-u,6�+�� O LOOP ......swat ;b; O ~ i--, t i BLOOMINGTON i r.i -.i «,.a (�I• r't El `' t4 13, t,y w ro aJ r^ I rit to 19 _ i•l 1 MI 11 t . ._ Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I t6 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILES: City of Apple Valley, MN Mixed Use Development Plan for O *49.9? ^^ .tlegn,�nre has b„npre�dlnr,den Wayfinding and Signage A ;r— , ' ` F ;a a)BIbld.ntd,catlon GaNway_nR at F.nndar Appldeion sculptural andasense of enrve to Ine s1e Y _a Po WP k tl rk a ��) B)Sd Itl rt B IMI gW 11 R (M P d 9 k y l building.My require ad.. I design fb tltl' F O 1 M - p would d II- Y The Pederson Ventures Group prepared e1Y �`pF R� • � � 0)Retail Tenant MI b —Street side Frc " d" d ee 1 I V behind H alien, plans for a five block development area � Y �t r ' � t n Ik d cenn e Rm.b I raving,n - M1 dvrare R d p Ie t in downtown Apple Valley MN. These .as le On pw pme y da. j 411 0)Retail n Identification ft p id F o plans included the realignment of city Standardised n pd Provide Mend . ` _I E)ft IIT t 0 try fe mp L.v.ko r P I tl tl l tl' - ', streets and a man-made lake framed °' ' ka d �1 F)Vehicular 01r ti 1 J R M y Kann by various retail, office, recreational and ' , p k d, process by Mesel regulatory ormalton to the deer from enlre residential properties. Envisioned as the ,, -> Standard.application P•d•=td'nBdlors°n.l_BaIMI.B.n d lor Direr ions d {seelang level a.lw p enhances Address y a. ,1 H)1 d P tl•atdan Retail and Residential T new downtown,the client worked in p id raddentication al prmary bdJp entmrices • ✓✓ deproviding ample GreN addresses for evde,l al len close coordination with the city through- out the planning and design process. • • • • /WAIL! A _ NANMONY xCO MMONSe/ As the wayfinding, branding and • 1e- 1 sminam sign system design consultant on the ®! fl client's team, Signia was assigned the ,! - I® �j task of designing every site identification, 1111°°u111111I1 . �k IL information, directional and regulatory - '•'r �?',es�''ti �' � a ite sign throughout the site. In addition to • HARMONY ,• site si na e, Signia also prepared a sign •,. • g g 9 P P g A'47xcoMMOns; � standard and guideline for property I-/---- !I rHARMONy,. owners and tenant businesses. � ••- C o MM o N S* d 140 11 V While the project was not implemented, -, . the development process was completed H AR JA O N Y "COMMON S through to final design. The attached illustrations show examples from initial —'- ...=11r. programming, brand/logo application HA R M ON Y ;K„ ,r.=F`Y COMMONS - 4c.COMMONS:■• concepts and specific sign type design approaches that were presented for I C H A R M O N Y review and consideration. C O M M O N S __L f$J)-P .— jl • .A FtP1OF5' ....o 1 ._-S�l r s i AG: - ,III Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I El CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILE: City of Minneapolis, MN Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Trail The Saint Anthony Falls Heritage k l� $ - Ill-'_ '"° ;,w) Trail in Minneapolis, Minnesota is `mote's ' a 1.8 mile highly accessible asphalt t'' ";`4 r trail designed for biking, hiking, ; "' } walking, running, and skating.The ".t trail connects visitors to most of the ;" a historic and natural features of early i ° ),,.`' , { y -. Minneapolis and the Mississippi river. - The trail is widely interpreted along _ _ the way, making this an excellent #,e a, -- - i : n : c:: racted to develop ``•A � : 4. • the interpretive, wayfinding and I ` al graphic signing components for this \. riverfront trail system.The system includes directories, waymarkers, .4 y� , 7.--'''--, ���I y YOU ARE HERE directional signs, and interpretive text - 714110. and graphic panels. An audio based - .A -,,,,,,, ,..... . . interpretive system was designed and 1 allowed for future installation to assist visually impaired visitors. • 1 Min - v,4 A,. •' _ I, ,,--- !II! Y „ vr Nk Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 2(:) CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILE: City of Bloomington, MN Normandale Lake District As the third largest city in Minnesota, Bloomington offers more than 8,000 acres of parks and recreation areas. One of the largest is the Normandale Npr�ah vA Lake District which includes a ski Lake dai@ area, beach, bandshell, and numerous a District parks.With access to this mixed use 4i SBi vib sk1& p wbO ard i ;; ��j district from two major interstates J and a state highway,the city needed N mandalelake f / J : help with directing visitors to their andshep 1 f)/1, destination. Nature Center i`� <:: Bush Lake %` Signia's team developed a wayfinding ;; A and signage program that addressed ,- ' a` both automobile and pedestrian „r or 4 traffic while incorporating design , r �ooNiitNo;oN elements that reflected the 4 e s progressive nature of the city and \ �",'f the existing graphic standards. In '" :., .'P1 ' 1 'a ' addition to developing signage '4,,..‘, `I1 and wayfinding we were asked to j develop final site signage standards ''-'4 , (iT . t that would provide a framework for to F B � the city to work within to eventually 1 M M INN,-.oN create a multi-district wayfinding and r� identity system. andale e District Bus Y-.. T Stop _t `,, �, �N. ALake District b .;i, I 1. i 4. .�,.:.:..,.. I c O O c OU O 0 O i — n 1 1 Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I 0 I CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN I PROJECT PROFILES: City of Saint Paul, MN Historic Interpretation and Reuse The mixed use site known as the ; r� -. .....^�^ � ArSigOtt 7 s �r - II Penfield Apartments called for the 3 - 7 demolition of the City of Saint -4 _ Paul's historic central Public Safety '" - J a.,j Building.The original building was y' aea' r Y - "• 1 significant for its centralized public .-_„� .� _ .. __..._� services and its architectural style. Historic preservation measures -- army`-°1is,`'.1.- V {- -1-1::' 1 ..mLae.1., included a creative "fascadism" pro-cess t hat retained and incorporated iiI!YAYLj � 0 the original building facia structure o \;- within the new building's design. _ -°_ ' � Or \W/AWI\1WP' w/ C- , site as well as defines and describes ,� fascadism as a creative and viable approach to preserving significant Content historians Summit Envirosolutions. architectural treasures. Final installation pending completion of site City of Maplewood, MN Historic Interpretation and Reuse Maplewood:From Railroad Town to Suburban City The historic significance reflected in nm __Y ""'"" the removal of railroad bridge No `_ �i r `1 .4�` /\ 6402 is described in the interpretive ' ' „;,ory,optay panel located along the trail that once .7..° Posand„ served as a vital railroad line through 4. I ,,„,. the City of Maplewood, MN. - .._...-_... II .. O - - w:�« Summit Envirosolution's historians '' _ •L worked with Signia's designers in !I., _1 �,.__R R R preparing the layout and content of _ _ the information panel.The content —`-- provides and overview of the evolving __IN____ -N-- __�_ _�. growth of this community and along ! •- this new trail system. ”" Content historians Summit Envirosolutions. Final installation pending completion of site. Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I 0 I CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILE: Saint Paul Port Authority 3M Beacon Bluff Interpretive Program One of the Saint Paul Port Authority's many missions is to redevelop urban �',?�. �„F sites that are in need of attention. - i„ ? -- ; ( 4p;, 1 "-' The birthplace of the 3M corporation n. -:- - ��`;i�o� �,� x '` is the latest site under development. r• • •.ot)00:i',�,0 1 With over 100 years as an sustaining .:,,.-s..--s .,, ::1,".°0°-0'; j i presence on the east side of Saint � . Paul,the Saint Paul Port authority ._ri F ,-?`• ' 1�11000I zs approached Signia Design to develop y ,, -e._ .." n� an identification and interpretive , ; �°'� ', „ .:.a,r 0 f si na e program as a feature of the _`:Ai r ,,;4� ` •a •9 g p site's overall redevelopment.The - a"�� `.� l° program provides a new identity for Interpretive Sign Types the site while recalling details from Interpretive Program at Beacon Bluff 1CD the rich history of this corporation Hub Introduction Way Markers W and the community that was shaped I I I 1 Welcome come[o Deacon fluff—nl_Iwb WMI 3M and World WarlL The People—,aupM+rn HI1 the 3M Stay—a1>tay WM2 351and World Wa r II.The Products—C1polvas and formed around it. WM3 Working 15omen at 3171—c3homan N --47 WM6 .emnga loM1 at 3M—c>_n..y4yixein t ^i- WM5 3Mand Labor csy:w j WM 6 3M,,,the Community Ct,, WM2 Innovzt ors frcm the St PaNCampus c1�nn.nws \ WMB lob Advancement at 3M—ca woo... Beacon Bluff Interpretive Program N WMy cornerstone and Time Capsule. r,. Interpretative Panels HubConcept IP1 Abrasives The sandpaper Story—el_abaw. '\ Site Facts IP2 Adhesives:The Tape Story—6L� + rrn IP3 Tods,Machinxs,and Engineering—aa_w.e..mny SF °The Mining"—m_rmne Interpretive Content P4 TheCreatinnand DevelMsmant nl3M-e.. SF The 3M Flagpoie—oxaPde IDS Vision and Growth—es_nsen SF 'Scotch—rape to the Rescue orGeneral Gray—os_reoe IPG People andTmes—es_.ws SF4 Explosion:3Al ftesponxto Disaster—w a.un IP2 Products and Marketing—er,anes.n SFS Growinga stork—In�1pa SF6 31.t,a Famly AHar coramy \ y.Chaff C1 -�i°sa,. SF? What OH They DO? oraryuuan I nfl: iii SFe Ri naming doe Streets— m rm � � ��:i� SF9 Renaming doe Sneers Lifestyles&Influences �w�' RE B C B II BLUFF Presentation,December 2010 sigma � Industry,Competition& 1""'4__ -4--CONTENT - Production Methods, I Evolution Process&Technical Advances "r 1rN ,pit i r("i Materia . .. /- iw Ma, ' \i ducts&U i L • r_1 _ 6 _ - r S .2; ;x M 1'T g Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT PROFILE: Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks City Park System Standards for Wayfinding and Signage ` ` • ^ .L, ..-,'._ ", y _ Our design staff completed a new \ Conservatory & N. j j exterior sign and wayfinding standard Conservatory Gardens for the city of Baltimore's city parks. s2 ' `j 9 A comprehensive design guideline package was created to facilitate `- , " ------- z •� 1. consistent Signage and easier �` , 1 � /: implementation throughout the park - ;-? ' system. The design package included s `- all applicable exterior sign types. v 1 1 PM -'747--- N Conservatory • - - -- .'.`y rnascrva or)Gardens f. Al9r II 1 1 1 1 _ r It A En a m • p ' m m ° m + . , x 0 m -..-. _ O 0 Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I 0 CITY OF RICHFIELD - LAKES AT LYNDALE CONNECTIVITY WAYFINDING AND SIGN SYSTEM DESIGN I PROJECT PROFILE: Hennepin County, Minnesota Midtown Global Market . , '‘i I Site recognition and identity through ' GCUgAt signage Ct`�r / As part of the Midtown Exchange Silt, t project,the international ; par r11 Y kih9 market venues at this mixed-use i, - )1 MA R1,1„, \ 0- : `_...... development lacked exposure to 1 C:: "` the bustling traffic just outside the 4r°cerie. G > =; front door. Under the direction of .11:".... 's Great - ^ •. Hennepin County's Property Services Food _ �_ ! • h •...••,'••.7: ill Division, our technical and project crafts { 1 ' management services were called & Gifts t ;- W //�� on to provide workable results from - :j conceptual themed graphic ideas. ;oilai It4 3 The program included free-standing '� � .___e__. identification pylons with flat panel banners and illuminated directional e-M\FII and identification bullets, directionalp signs, and a retractable event banner - VIII system spanning Lake Street. i ;r ,; i 1 i `` We coordinated placement, scale and I GLOBAL <f ` i material use within heavily defined restrictions, provided technical design _ /� /, specifications from original concepts ,�,,l F ,✓, po. provided by the client and their team, I -= - p Y �► and supervised the construction r q Q "• process. w ,.:° a 'I V oh Ns. +R li;IN Illa ...-I _ Signia design I 1611 DELAWARE AVENUE, MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118 I