DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Amend Contract With Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. For Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Site Improvement Project
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the second amendment of the contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) to provide professional design services for the Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) Site Improvement Project.
SUMMARY
The Parks 2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) included a project to design and construct site developments to make MRPR a better place to serve the adjacent communities. By Resolution No. 24-091 (February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the MRPR Master Plan, which outlines the site improvement plans.
Following the five-year plan from the MRPR Master Plan, this project will complete improvements at the Cannon River and Trout Brook Valley. The scope includes a new gravel entry road and turnaround with parking, a kayak launch, fishing platforms, restoring planting, upgrading the existing trail accessibility, providing running water, and replacing the footbridge over Trout Brook. In addition to these improvements, interpretation elements will be provided.
By Resolution No. 24-545 (November 12, 2024), the Board approved the selection of HKGi to provide professional design services. Staff reviewed the initial concept with Tribal Partners virtually on February 6, 2025. A public open house was held in person on February 6, 2025, and project materials were published online for public comments. Public and private stakeholder workshops were held in person on February 7, 2025.
The site is located on wetlands and is in a floodplain. Multiple permits are required from different jurisdictions, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dakota County, and Goodhue County. Due to the complexity of the design and permitting process, the Board approved the first contract amendment with HKGi by Resolution No. 25-242 (May 20, 2025).
By Resolution No. 25-530 (July 29, 2025), the Board approved the schematic design for the MRPR Site Improvement Project. As of February 2026, the project team has completed wetland delineation, rare species survey, and archaeological survey and obtained the majority of required permits except for the Xcel Energy Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement, and the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Plumbing Permit.
More complexities were identified during further design studies. The following scope items were not included in HKGi’s original scope or the first contract amendment: 1) design revision to avoid impacts to the endangered species (snowy campion); 2) working with a well contractor to drill a well, facilitate water quality testing, and finalize mechanical design associated with the well; 3) redesigning the shoreline to respond to the removal of the floating dock; and 4) managing additional permitting report during construction. Therefore, an additional service of $25,935 is requested for approval. The total new contract amount will be $298,530. The proposal for the additional services request is included in Attachment: Fee Proposal Increase Justification.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the County Board authorize the second contract amendment with HKGi, increasing the amount by $25,935 to a total of $298,530.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Parks and Greenways Capital Improvement Program includes $2,904,000 for project 2000236 Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Site Improvements. There is sufficient project budget available to fund the second contract amendment with HKGi.
2000236 Miesville Ravine Park Reserve - Site Improvements
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Met Council - MRPR - Long Range Improvements 25FY |
$1,704,889 |
$1,323,177 |
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Met Council - MRPR - Long Range Improvements 26FY |
$1,200,000 |
$1,200,000 |
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Total |
$2,904,889 |
$2,523,177 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-444 (September 26, 2023), the 2024-2028 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to design and construct site developments making Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (MRPR) a better place to serve the adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-091 (February 27, 2024), the Board authorized the MRPR Master Plan, which outlines the site improvement plans; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-545 (November 12, 2024), the Board approved the selection of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) to provide professional design services; and
WHEREAS, since December 2024, staff has worked with a design team led by HKGi to progress the design and related review process; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-242 (May 20, 2025), the Board authorized the first contract amendment with HKGi due to the complicated physical site conditions and the extensive permitting process; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-530 (July 29, 2025), the Board approved the schematic design for the MRPR Site Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, during the design development, further complicated physical site conditions and the additional permitting process were identified, requiring an additional services fee of $25,935.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director or designee to enter into a second contract amendment to increase the contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. by $25,935 to a total of $298,530, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
23-444; 9/26/23
24-091; 2/27/24
24-545; 11/12/24
25-242; 5/20/25
25-530; 7/9/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Fee Proposal Increase Justification
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Niki Geisler
Author: Yao Xiao