Kinsmen Park RFP

kinsmen park & area master plan

request for proposals

01/2011

Jeanna South, MSAA, MRAIC

City of Saskatoon (COS)

Land Branch

Document Preparation

Project Steering Committee

Brad Babyak, Leisure Services Facility Ser-

vices Supervisor, COS

Paul Gauthier, Community Services Depart-

ment General Manager, COS

Curtis Kimpton, Kinsmen Representative

Dale Matthews, Kinsmen Representative

Sandi Schultz, Special Project Manager, COS

Jeanna South, Land Branch, COS

introduction1.1 A New Plan for Saskatoon’s

Oldest Park

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The City of Saskatoon is seeking consultant

services for the creation of a functional Mas-

ter Plan.

The Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan will

set a vision that will attract, captivate and

delight users from 1 to 100. The Master Plan

will propose and set up a process to renovate

this site, in order to create a primary activity

node in Saskatoon’s downtown. Like Master

Plans for Victoria Park or the Forestry Farm

Park and Zoo, the Kinsmen Park & Area

Master Plan will identify a logical sequence

for upgrades and changes which will allow

screening and accommodation of sponsorship

and partnership opportunities and phased

implementation as funding is available.

The Kinsmen Park & Area is a generous

green space and cultural precinct located

in the north end of Saskatoon’s City Centre.

The site includes Kinsmen Park, the existing

Mendel Art Gallery building and grounds, the

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan site and

the Shearwater tours boat dock. The Kinsmen

Park & Area is bounded on the north side by

City Hospital and the City Park neighbour-

hood, located to the west is the YWCA and

a significant portion of the city’s downtown

multi-family residences, to the south is the

Central Business District. The area is im-

mediately adjacent to the University Bridge

and looks east directly to the University of

Saskatchewan. What sets this site apart is its

history as Saskatoon’s oldest city park and

its enviable and unique location on the west

bank of the South Saskatchewan River.

1.2 Objectives

The objectives for the Kinsmen Park & Area

Master Plan are:

1) Create a place-specific, memorable envi-

ronment that is enjoyable for all ages. Focus

on activities and programming for Children,

fun and play, but also generate an active

centre from a high quality, lively urban

environment that is used by all ages and

abilities year around.

2) Establish a prominent civic activity node

that fully integrates activities on both sides

of Spadina Crescent, including Kinsmen

Park, the existing Mendel Art gallery build-

ing and grounds, and the Shakespeare on

the Saskatchewan site. A fully connected

site will include consideration for safety,

ease of access for all and traffic movement.

3) Prepare a plan for the adaptive reuse of the

Mendel Art Gallery building and grounds,

maintaining the civic operation of the

conservatory, building and grounds, in a

manner that responds to and supports the

broader site context.

4) Enhance and upgrade this north downtown

park for use by tourists and citizens city-

wide, while continuing to address the needs

of surrounding local communities. Plan for

and support an increased residential popula-

tion in the Downtown.

5) Assess the technical requirements, feasibil-

ity and logistics of locating a purpose-built

festival site option in Kinsmen Park & Area.

6) Assess the technical requirements to main-

tain Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and

the boat tour dock at their current site.

Kinsmen Park is Saskatoon’s oldest park, first purchased by the municipality in 1903 and formerly named City Park. This area was first used as a horse racing track. From 1887 to 1910, the green space hosted an agricultural exhibition until it relocated to Prairieland Park. In 1951, the Kinsmen Club purchased a merry-go-around which was installed as part of an overall redevelopment project. In 1953, the Kinsmen club rented a children’s train, which was installed close to the merry-go-around. Finally, by 1954, the Kinsmen purchased a train for permanent installation at Kinsmen Park.

Kinsmen Park is a Special Use Park, com-prised of a children’s play area with a play structure and a paddling pool, an antique car-ousel with hand-crafted animals, a children’s train ride, picnic areas, 2 ball diamonds and winter cross-country skiing facilities. The park is used by people from across the entire city and is a tourist destination for families with small children. Recent surveys and data indi-cate that there has been a steady decrease in park use over the course of this decade.

As the city’s oldest park, there are heritage site assets that must be evaluated in order to ensure that historically significant elements are respected in the creation of the Master Plan.

The Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conserva-tory was founded by Frederick (Fred) Salo-mon Mendel. The Mendel Art Gallery opened on October 16, 1964. This building represents one of the finest examples of modernist architecture in Saskatchewan. Fred Mendel, through a generous donation which was matched by the provincial government, initi-

1.3 Site

“The building will be one of the few structures

permitted on the riverbanks in Saskatoon and it

has been given a choice location, because it is

felt that it can augment and enhance the river-

bank’s beauty”.

(The Star Phoenix; October 10, 1964).

ated the building of a public art museum. The city of Saskatoon donated the land with the statement:

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In April 2009, the Saskatoon Gallery and Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees unanimously approved in principal pursuing construction of a new art gallery at River Landing. Saskatoon City Council in Novem-ber, 2009, approved in principal the develop-ment of an art gallery as an anchor attrac-tion at River Landing Destination Centre. The new gallery is due to open in late 2014. Following the move of the civic gallery to its new location, the existing Mendel Art Gallery building will become vacant.

Because the Mendel functions as an impor-tant community and heritage landmark, an invaluable resource, and a popular and culturally significant tourist destination, City Council agreed in July 2010 to maintain own-ership of the Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory building and grounds, and to continue to manage and maintain the civic conservatory.

Because of its importance to the site, the Mendel may play a prominent role in the layout of the Master Plan in terms of axiality, views connections, etc.

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is a not for profit, registered charity incorporated in 1985. Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Inc. provides contemporary and traditional productions of plays by Shake-speare and his contemporaries. Each summer season, two full-length plays are performed in repertory by professional artists, in large tents on the banks of the South Saskatch-ewan River adjacent to the existing Mendel building. The festival runs from the first week in July until mid-August. Matinees are performed during certain week-days and all week-ends in this period.

Each season the riverbank location hosts main stage performances with numerous festive activities. The month of May sees the raising of the mainstage tent, with its 282 seat capacity, along with a smaller tent. The site also features Sir Toby’s Tavern and Riverside Deck – the only riverside tavern in Saskatoon.

In addition to performances taking place on the mainstage, companion activities are held such as Medieval Feasts, workshops, tours, art displays, special matinees and the Com-munity Stage.

Boat Tour docks are located at the edge of the river adjacent to the Mendel Art Gal-lery on Spadina Crescent. Shearwater Tours currently operate Saskatoon’s only boat tour business from this location.

Each scheduled tour lasts about one hour, leaving from the Shearwater docks behind the Mendel Art Gallery on Spadina Crescent near the University Bridge. The passenger launch travels under four of Saskatoon’s seven bridges, past the downtown core with its landscaped parks, natural areas, and some of the city’s most opulent residences. The tour and attendant material informs visitors about the river, its landmarks, cultural highlights, and history.

It is important that the “Saskatchewan” in Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan remains strong. The primary artists who play our stage must be from Saskatchewan. The stories we tell are for all Saskatchewan people and the manner in which we tell those stories reflects the Saskatch-ewan character: hard working, practical people who favour common sense over extravagance. And of course, we must always remain connected to the South Saskatchewan River. - Excerpt from Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival Inc. Artistic Vision, Sept. 2010.

Map of Kinsmen Park & Area

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2.1 A Multi-Disciplined Team

call for consultant team

The scope of work defined by this Request for Proposals for the preparation of Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan includes:

1) Review of Saskatoon’s historic plans and archival material relating to Kinsmen Park & Area including the Mendel Building

2) Review of consultations and surveys to date

2.2 Deliverables

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3) Review of relevant precedents

4) Development and leading the public consulta-tion process

5) Public consultation facilitation and materials preparation – minimum 3 sessions

6) Steering Committee Meetings– minimum 4 sessions

7) Stakeholder consultation workshop facilita-tion and materials preparation – minimum 2 session

8) Children’s Festival booth presentation boards and materials. (Staffing not required)

9) Proposal and development of functional program and activities in concert with public feedback and other consultation.

10) Mendel building Re-use Ideas analysis and integration. Refer to Attachment 6.2 & 6.3.

11) Preparation of 2 initial concept plans,with each concept represented at through at mini-mum:

o Rendered Plan views

o At least 2, 3-dimensional perspectives that are spatially enveloping and animated

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a team who

can fully address the complexities of this

challenging site and create a viable and com-

pelling Master Plan.

In order to fully address the technical require-

ments of the site, possible consultants may

include representatives from: Landscape

Architecture; Interpretive/Visitor Experience

Planning and Design; Public Art; Architecture;

Transportation/Civil Engineering; Electrical

Engineering; etc.

o At least 2 sectional drawings

o Project statement

o High level cost analysis to determine project feasibility

12) Preparation of a preferred Option gener-ated after the 2 concept plans including at minimum:

o Rendered Plan views

o At least 2, 3-dimensional perspec-tives that are spatially enveloping and animated

o At least 2 sectional drawings

o Optional pricing for a 3-dimensional scale model of the site

13) Preparation of a bound Master Plan report in colour, including at minimum:

o Summary of studies and analysis

o Brief overview of 2 initial options

o Detailed presentation of preferred option including all drawings, plans, etc.

o Descriptive text

o Cost analysis and implementation / phas-ing strategy.

14) Presentation to Planning and Operations Committee - Executive summary of report in graphics rich powerpoint presentation.

15) Presentation to Council including materials – 1 session

16) Final public presentation / lecture

This contract does not include full design de-velopment, the preparation of tender materi-als, or construction contract administration. Implementation of the Master Plan will proceed according to resource availability and will be carried under a separate contract.

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The Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan is motivated by a number of factors including:

• Deterioration and removal of park rides

• Falling usage rates

• The future Mendel Building vacancy

• Alignment with broader planning and amenity needs for the Downtown

• Existing festival site overuse and deterioration

• The need to identify a logical sequence for upgrades and changes to accommodate sponsorship opportunities

• Riverbank technical site needs

1) A brief description of your understanding of Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan.

2) Previous experience

- Three (3) references relating to projects that are similar to the scope of services requested.

- Identify key team leaders, members and subconsultants. Specify each team member’s focus for the plan under this request, including their qualifications, education and relevant accomplish-ments.

3) Project Delivery.

- Detailed outline of the proposed stages

- Identify specific project tasks and time lines for completion. Please highlight any modifications in detailed dates that do not correspond with those rec-ommended by the City of Saskatoon.

- Key deliverables/measurements of suc-cess

- Integration and incorporation of cur-rent projects.

- Ability to address all the elements within the scope of the Plan

- A description of how the organization and methodology will result in meeting the key project objectives

4) Consultant Fees

- Include itemized costs associated with each proposed stage

5) The successful proposal will illustrate an ability to guide the project through recommendations founded upon a firm understanding of public space design and function. The successful proponent will,

3.2 Assessment

through their innovation and expertise, show the ability to create a dynamic and sustainable vision for this key public space in Saskatoon’s centre.

Maximum page limit 30 pages double-sided, 60 pages single-sided. This includes all project sheets, resumes and references.

Upon receipt of Consultant proposals, the project Steering Committee will review pro-posals to ensure the Consultant’s compliance with all requirements of this proposal. The evaluation criteria will include the following 5 categories which are assigned points.

1) Understanding of the scope of the Kins-men Park and Area Master Plan. (20 Points)

2) Previous Experience on related projects, references, & team (20 Points)

3) Project delivery, including: Ability to meet project schedule; methodology, and Abil-ity to effectively meet project objectives. (25 Points)

4) Fees for Services (25 points)

5) Local representation or past local experi-ence (5 points)

5) Overall Quality, Innovation and Vision (5 Points)

Final decision regarding suitability of any pro-posal rests solely with the City of Saskatoon. Note that a proposal is considered to be an offer from a supplier to provide goods and services, acceptance of which may be subject to further negotiation.

The selection of the successful proponent will be made by the General Manager of Commu-nity Services, or designate.

the proposal3.1 Requirements

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obligations

The successful proponent for this service must enter into a Consulting Service Agreement with the City of Saskatoon. In order to secure the expected services in the community, the following requirements and conditions will be incorporated in the Consulting Services Agree-ment.

- The firm or consortium will designate a single contact.

- The firm or consortium will track billable hours and charge the City of Saskatoon for any applicable work as defined within the terms of the agreement.

- A maximum upset limit will be established for each phase of the project.

- The firm or consortium will undertake to respond to clients, complete work, and respond to requests from the client in a timely manner.

City of Saskatoon’s Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan will be deemed to be completed when it is in a form which is suitable to submit for Council’s approval and when it has been presented to council and the public.

The City of Saskatoon may cancel the Con-sulting Services Agreement, provided written notice is issued to the firm or consortium of not less than 60 days. Fees are then to be prorated.

It is the responsibility of the successful consul-tant to ensure that all professional registration and licensing requirements in the Province of

Saskatchewan are met.

4.1 Conditions of Consulting Ser-vices Agreement and Firm or Consortium Obligations

The City of Saskatoon will provide a single

point of contact for information concern-

ing base plans, utilities and infrastructure

locations, zoning, development plan, build-

ing code, urban forestry, city public space

construction standards, and other relevant

regulatory and informational item related

to public space under the City of Saska-

toon’s mandate.

The Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan

Project Manager is:

Jeanna South, SAA, MRAIC

306 975 2844

201-3rd Avenue North

Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H7

[email protected]

The purpose of this document is to invite proposals for Consultant Services related to the City of Saskatoon’s Kinsmen Park &

4.2 City of Saskatoon Obligations

the proposal

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process & timeline

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Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan Process and TimelineRev. 8

FEBRUARY 2011

MARCH 2011

JUNE 2011

Jan. 20Consultant RFP issued

JANUARY 2011

MAY 2011 JULY 2011 AUGUST 2011

Feb. 4 Kinsmen Sports Celeb-rity Dinner

Detail design on selected portions

Tender package preparation on selected portions

Planning and Operations Approval Contract #2

Tender call for selected portions

Tender package to purchasing

Construction starts

APRIL 2011

DraftImplemen-tation plan identifies sponsorship opportunities

END OF CONSUL-TANT CONTRACT #1

Implementa-tion strategy finalized and 2012 Capital budget submission

Aug. 2Steering Committee Meeting #4“Final Master Plan Draft”

Contract #2 Final Design to CPTED

BEGINNING OF CON-SULTANT CONTRACT #2:

Business Plan proposals requested from remain-ing 2 Re-Use candidates

Feb. 23CFI closes

Mar. 23 & 24 Stakeholder Consultation #1

Apr. 6Public Consultation #13-8pm Mendel Aud.

Consultation analyzed and final Master Plan option developed

Business Plan propos-als received

Mendel Re-Use preference presented to Council

Business Plan proposals evaluated by Steering Committee

TASKS

Mar. 8 Consultant RFP awarded

June 14Stakeholder Meeting #2 2 options &2 Re-Use ideas

Tender closes

Feb. 16Consultant RFP closes

SEPTEMBER 2011

OCTOBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011

DECEMBER 2011

FEBRUARY 2012

MARCH 2012

JANUARY 2012

MAY 2012APRIL 2012

2012 Capital Budget ap-proval

Report to Council on next steps - pre-budget

Consultant visits site when it is in use - intercept w/ public

Sept. 7Open House #3 Final Mas-ter Plan 3-8 pm Mendel

Consultant contract #2 Terms of Reference determined

Strategy and process for implementa-tion estab-lished

Mar.2Public Lecture, 7:30 pm Mendel Aud.

Mar. 22 Steering Committee Meeting #1“Consultant Start-up”

MENDEL BUILDING REUSEONLY

Jan. 24CFI issued

Mar. 14Executive Committee

Apr. 13Steering Committee Meeting #2“What we heard”

June 1Steering Meeting #310-12

June 13MHAC Special Meeting11:30-1:30

Contract #2 Final Design-to MVA

Aug. 18MVA Development Review

Aug. 20Open House #2 “Saturday in the Park”

Mar. 10Student Design Charette 12:30-3:30 Mendel Aud.

June 5-8Children’s Festival

Sept. 6Planning and Operations Final Master Plan w/ Re-Use Options

Sept. 12Council Final Master Plan w/ Re-Use Options

Sept. 14Public Lecture7:30-9:30 Mendel Aud.

Public Open House Contract #2 Final Design

Council ApprovalContract #2

MHAC review

KINSMEN PARK & AREA MASTER PLAN

Sept. 18Kinsmen Park Special Event

Mar. 23 Technical Committee8:30-10:30Mendel Aud.

Aug. 15 Executive Committee

Sept. 2MVA Authority Review

Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan Process and TimelineRev. 8

FEBRUARY 2011

MARCH 2011

JUNE 2011

Jan. 20Consultant RFP issued

JANUARY 2011

MAY 2011 JULY 2011 AUGUST 2011

Feb. 4 Kinsmen Sports Celeb-rity Dinner

Detail design on selected portions

Tender package preparation on selected portions

Planning and Operations Approval Contract #2

Tender call for selected portions

Tender package to purchasing

Construction starts

APRIL 2011

DraftImplemen-tation plan identifies sponsorship opportunities

END OF CONSUL-TANT CONTRACT #1

Implementa-tion strategy finalized and 2012 Capital budget submission

Aug. 2Steering Committee Meeting #4“Final Master Plan Draft”

Contract #2 Final Design to CPTED

BEGINNING OF CON-SULTANT CONTRACT #2:

Business Plan proposals requested from remain-ing 2 Re-Use candidates

Feb. 23CFI closes

Mar. 23 & 24 Stakeholder Consultation #1

Apr. 6Public Consultation #13-8pm Mendel Aud.

Consultation analyzed and final Master Plan option developed

Business Plan propos-als received

Mendel Re-Use preference presented to Council

Business Plan proposals evaluated by Steering Committee

TASKS

Mar. 8 Consultant RFP awarded

June 14Stakeholder Meeting #2 2 options &2 Re-Use ideas

Tender closes

Feb. 16Consultant RFP closes

SEPTEMBER 2011

OCTOBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011

DECEMBER 2011

FEBRUARY 2012

MARCH 2012

JANUARY 2012

MAY 2012APRIL 2012

2012 Capital Budget ap-proval

Report to Council on next steps - pre-budget

Consultant visits site when it is in use - intercept w/ public

Sept. 7Open House #3 Final Mas-ter Plan 3-8 pm Mendel

Consultant contract #2 Terms of Reference determined

Strategy and process for implementa-tion estab-lished

Mar.2Public Lecture, 7:30 pm Mendel Aud.

Mar. 22 Steering Committee Meeting #1“Consultant Start-up”

MENDEL BUILDING REUSEONLY

Jan. 24CFI issued

Mar. 14Executive Committee

Apr. 13Steering Committee Meeting #2“What we heard”

June 1Steering Meeting #310-12

June 13MHAC Special Meeting11:30-1:30

Contract #2 Final Design-to MVA

Aug. 18MVA Development Review

Aug. 20Open House #2 “Saturday in the Park”

Mar. 10Student Design Charette 12:30-3:30 Mendel Aud.

June 5-8Children’s Festival

Sept. 6Planning and Operations Final Master Plan w/ Re-Use Options

Sept. 12Council Final Master Plan w/ Re-Use Options

Sept. 14Public Lecture7:30-9:30 Mendel Aud.

Public Open House Contract #2 Final Design

Council ApprovalContract #2

MHAC review

KINSMEN PARK & AREA MASTER PLAN

Sept. 18Kinsmen Park Special Event

Mar. 23 Technical Committee8:30-10:30Mendel Aud.

Aug. 15 Executive Committee

Sept. 2MVA Authority Review

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6.1 InstructionstoOfferers

Area Master Plan. All times listed below are Central Standard Time.

KINSMEN PARK & AREA MASTER PLAN-PROJECT MANAGER

Jeanna South, SAA, MRAIC306 975 2844201-3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon, SK, S7K [email protected]

REGISTER YOUR INTERESTNotify the Project Manager to register your interest in this project. This will enable us to send clarifications and answers to queries to all potential consultants. To ensure that you will be contacted with this information, register your interest no later than 3pm, February 2, 2011.

QUESTIONSAn informal question and answer session will be held for any interested consultant at :1pm, February 4th, at 201-3rd Avenue North.

Questions and answers will be made avail-able to all registered consultant teams. Clarifications and answers to queries to all potential consultants received and replied to until returned until:3pm, February 9, 2011.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONSSeven (7) original, hard copy proposals and an electronic copy shall be delivered to the Project Manager

Proposals to be received no later than 3pm, February 16, 2011.

1. The City of Saskatoon will not accept

proposals by email or facsimile for all or

any part of this request.

2. Proposals will not be considered if they are received after the specified closing time and date. Late proposals will be returned.

3. No change to proposal submissions will be considered unless received in writing by the City of Saskatoon before pro-posal closing time and date. Changes by facsimile or email will be accepted or received prior to the stipulated proposal closing time. The Owner will not be re-sponsible for failure to receive facsimile or email changes. The Bidder is responsible for ensuring facsimile or email changes are received prior to the stipulated pro-posal closing time.

4. Any addenda issued during the proposal period will become part of any contract. Prior to closing of proposals, addenda may be issued for the purpose of modify-ing or clarifying plans and specifications or terms. The addenda will become an integral part of the contract. Number of addenda received shall be listed on the proposal form. Addenda will be issued in written form. Interpretation, corrections and changes made in any other manner will not be binding to the City of Saska-toon.

5. Request for extension of the proposal period may be taken into consideration. All such requests must be made 72 hours prior to the publicized closing time and date.

PROPOSALS1. All information requested in the proposal

should be included. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the proposal.

PROPOSAL NOTIFICATION, WITHDRAWAL, AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Proposals will not be publicly opened

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appendix

2. A proposal may not be withdrawn within the proposal period after specified closing time and date

3. All proposal prices and terms shall be firm for 45 days.

4. Any proposal will not necessarily be ac-cepted and the City of Saskatoon reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive any informality herein.

REJECTION OF PROPOSALS1. The owner reserves the right to reject

any and all proposals. Bids that are incomplete, conditional, unbalanced, and obscure or which contain alterations, additions or erasures may be rejected.

2. The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularity or insufficiency in any proposal submitted and to accept the proposal which is deemed most favourable to the interest of the owner.

OFFERER’S QUALIFICATIONS1. Offerers shall be actively engaged in the

types of work required in the request for proposal and shall be able to refer to simi-lar work performed by them.

2. The City may during the proposal period or after proposal submission, require any Offerer to submit written proof of qualifi-cations.

TAXES1. Goods and Services Taxes must be shown

as an extra.

2. Provincial Sales taxes must be shown as an extra where applicable.

INTERPRETATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS1. Submit questions about the meaning and

intent of Kinsmen Park & Area Master

Plan to the Project Manager

2. Offerers shall promptly notify the Project Manager with inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examina-tion of the Proposal Documents.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION, CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND AWARD1. Upon receipt of vendor proposals, an

evaluation team will screen proposals to ensure the consultant’s compliance with all requirements of this proposal.

2. Evaluation criteria – the contract shall be awarded based on the criteria and points as outlined in previous section.

3. Interview short-listed candidates

March 7, 2011

4. The City reserves the right to negotiate terms with the selected vendor

TERMINATION, ASSIGNMENT & LAWS OF SASKATCHEWAN1. In the event the vendor supplies goods/

services that are defective or if deliv-ery is late or in the event the vendor is bankrupt, the City may by written notice immediately terminate the contract.

2. The Contractor/Vendor shall not assign or transfer any rights or privileges contained in this agreement without first having the written consent of the City thereto.

3. The contract shall be deemed to have been made in Saskatoon, SK and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Saskatchewan.

All respondants should be notified by March 14, 2011 regarding candidate selection.

6.4.1 Stakeholders

City Park Community Association

City of Saskatoon – Leisure Services Branch

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6.2 Adaptive Re-Use of the Mendel Building Call for Ideas

This call will be held by the City of Saskatoon prior to the finalizing the consultant Master Plan

contract. Results from this call will feed into the Master Plan - refer to Appendix 6.3.

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termine the best way to re-use the building in

order to maintain its critical position in the com-

munity and to fully integrate the building and

program into the Kinsmen Park & Area Master

Plan.

The building is important to the Kinsmen Area

site and therefore it is expected that the Mendel

play a prominent role in the layout of the Mas-

ter Plan in terms of axiality, views connections,

etc.

Evaluation of the Call for Ideas weighs heavily

the “fit” of the new user in and around the Men-

del Art Gallery building. The term Adaptive Re-

use acknowledges that renovation and change

to a heritage structure must take place, but in

a manner that maintains and highlights certain

key elements of the older fabric. Since “fit” is one

of the most important aspects, we will be look-

ing for a use that respects the existing modern-

ist fabric both on the inside and the outside of

the building.

Proposals will be evaluated against Heritage

Defining Elements established by the Municipal

Heritage Advisory Committee in collaboration

with the City’s Heritage Coordinator and the

Project Manager. The Heritage Defining Ele-

ments will be made available to interested par-

ties once the call process is underway.

Further opportunities will be available to restore

original heritage building fabric once the gallery

has vacated and the environmental conditions

are not as constrained.

1.1 Adaptive Re-Use of the Mendel Gallery Building

The City of Saskatoon is seeking concept ideas

from organizations with proposals for uses for

spaces within the existing Mendel Art Gallery

building located on Spadina Crescent adjacent

to Kinsmen Park. Occupancy of this building is

anticipated for late 2014.

The successful ideas will become part of a broad-

er body of work for the creation of The Kinsmen

Park & Area Master Plan. The objectives for the

Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan have been set

as follows:


Master Plan are:

• Create a place-specific, memorable environ-

ment that is enjoyable for all ages. Focus on

activities and programming for children, fun

and play, but also generate an active centre

from a high quality, lively urban environ-

ment that is used by all ages and abilities

year around.

• Establish a prominent civic activity node



Park, the existing Mendel Art Gallery build-





• Prepare a plan for the Adaptive Re-use

of the Mendel Art Gallery building and

grounds, maintaining the civic operation of

the conservatory, building and grounds, in a



• Enhance and upgrade this north downtown






• Assess the technical requirements, feasibil-



• Assess the technical requirements to main-



1.2 Background

The Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory

was founded by Frederick (Fred) Salomon Men-

del and opened on October 16, 1964. This build-

ing represents one of the finest examples of

modernist architecture in Saskatchewan. Fred

Mendel, through a generous donation which

was matched by the provincial government,

initiated the building of this public art museum.

In April 2009, the Saskatoon Gallery and

Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees

unanimously approved in principal pursu-

ing construction of a new art gallery at River

Landing. Saskatoon City Council in November,

2009, approved in principal the development of

an art gallery as an anchor attraction at River

Landing Destination Centre. The new gallery is

due to open in late 2014. Following the move of

the civic gallery to its new location, the exist-

ing Mendel Art Gallery building will become

vacant.

1.3 The Call for Ideas

Call for Ideas are invited from organizations

to propose uses for the Mendel Building and

site. It is anticipated that the facilities for these

uses will be integrated with the Kinsmen Park

& Area Master Plan, complimentary to the ex-

isting Children’s play areas, Shakespeare on the

Saskatchewan, the boat tour dock and a poten-

tial festival function on the site.

Eligible organizations will be expected to dem-

onstrate their capacity to develop and oper-

ate the proposed use within the Area. Eligible

organizations may be community-based not-

for-profit organizations, governments, govern-

ment agencies, or the private sector. Partner-

ships are encouraged at this stage to illustrate

how the building can be most effectively occu-

pied, and to incorporate a variety of activities

and users into the proposal.

This Call for Ideas is the first part of a two part

selection process. Phase 2 will commence fol-

lowing the completion of the Master Plan, and

it will involve submittal of detailed material

including a business plan, tenant functional

program and space layout.

1.4 Special Considerations

Because the Mendel building functions as an

important community and heritage landmark,

an invaluable resource and a popular and cultur-

ally significant tourist destination, City Council

agreed in July 2010 to maintain ownership of

the Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory

building and grounds, to continue to manage

and maintain the civic conservatory and to de-

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termine the best way to re-use the building in

order to maintain its critical position in the com-

munity and to fully integrate the building and

program into the Kinsmen Park & Area Master

Plan.

The building is important to the Kinsmen Area

site and therefore it is expected that the Mendel

play a prominent role in the layout of the Mas-

ter Plan in terms of axiality, views connections,

etc.

Evaluation of the Call for Ideas weighs heavily

the “fit” of the new user in and around the Men-

del Art Gallery building. The term Adaptive Re-

use acknowledges that renovation and change

to a heritage structure must take place, but in

a manner that maintains and highlights certain

key elements of the older fabric. Since “fit” is one

of the most important aspects, we will be look-

ing for a use that respects the existing modern-

ist fabric both on the inside and the outside of

the building.

Proposals will be evaluated against Heritage

Defining Elements established by the Municipal

Heritage Advisory Committee in collaboration

with the City’s Heritage Coordinator and the

Project Manager. The Heritage Defining Ele-

ments will be made available to interested par-

ties once the call process is underway.

Further opportunities will be available to restore

original heritage building fabric once the gallery

has vacated and the environmental conditions

are not as constrained.

1.1 Adaptive Re-Use of the Mendel Gallery Building

The City of Saskatoon is seeking concept ideas

from organizations with proposals for uses for

spaces within the existing Mendel Art Gallery

building located on Spadina Crescent adjacent

to Kinsmen Park. Occupancy of this building is

anticipated for late 2014.

The successful ideas will become part of a broad-

er body of work for the creation of The Kinsmen

Park & Area Master Plan. The objectives for the

Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan have been set

as follows:


Master Plan are:

• Create a place-specific, memorable environ-

ment that is enjoyable for all ages. Focus on

activities and programming for children, fun

and play, but also generate an active centre

from a high quality, lively urban environ-

ment that is used by all ages and abilities

year around.

• Establish a prominent civic activity node



Park, the existing Mendel Art Gallery build-





• Prepare a plan for the Adaptive Re-use

of the Mendel Art Gallery building and

grounds, maintaining the civic operation of

the conservatory, building and grounds, in a



• Enhance and upgrade this north downtown






• Assess the technical requirements, feasibil-



• Assess the technical requirements to main-



1.2 Background

The Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory

was founded by Frederick (Fred) Salomon Men-

del and opened on October 16, 1964. This build-

ing represents one of the finest examples of

modernist architecture in Saskatchewan. Fred

Mendel, through a generous donation which

was matched by the provincial government,

initiated the building of this public art museum.

In April 2009, the Saskatoon Gallery and

Conservatory Corporation Board of Trustees

unanimously approved in principal pursu-

ing construction of a new art gallery at River

Landing. Saskatoon City Council in November,

2009, approved in principal the development of

an art gallery as an anchor attraction at River

Landing Destination Centre. The new gallery is

due to open in late 2014. Following the move of

the civic gallery to its new location, the exist-

ing Mendel Art Gallery building will become

vacant.

1.3 The Call for Ideas

Call for Ideas are invited from organizations

to propose uses for the Mendel Building and

site. It is anticipated that the facilities for these

uses will be integrated with the Kinsmen Park

& Area Master Plan, complimentary to the ex-

isting Children’s play areas, Shakespeare on the

Saskatchewan, the boat tour dock and a poten-

tial festival function on the site.

Eligible organizations will be expected to dem-

onstrate their capacity to develop and oper-

ate the proposed use within the Area. Eligible

organizations may be community-based not-

for-profit organizations, governments, govern-

ment agencies, or the private sector. Partner-

ships are encouraged at this stage to illustrate

how the building can be most effectively occu-

pied, and to incorporate a variety of activities

and users into the proposal.

This Call for Ideas is the first part of a two part

selection process. Phase 2 will commence fol-

lowing the completion of the Master Plan, and

it will involve submittal of detailed material

including a business plan, tenant functional

program and space layout.

1.4 Special Considerations

Because the Mendel building functions as an

important community and heritage landmark,

an invaluable resource and a popular and cultur-

ally significant tourist destination, City Council

agreed in July 2010 to maintain ownership of

the Mendel Art Gallery and Civic Conservatory

building and grounds, to continue to manage

and maintain the civic conservatory and to de-

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3.1 Concept Parameters

Proposals for the Adaptive Re-use of the

Mendel Art Gallery building will be reviewed

against the following criteria:

3.1.1 Integrated & Complementary: with the

objectives of the Kinsmen Park & Area

Master Plan. (20 points)

3.1.2 A Good Fit and a Great Caretaker: with

the existing building. Respects and

maintains the Modernist heritage fabric

in the inside and out. (30 points)

3.1.3 Community: A hub for Saskatoon’s citi-

zens, a meeting place for all regardless

of age or culture. Interactive and wel-

coming. (10 points)

3.1.4 Tourism: Activities for tourists and a

place for special events. (10 points)

3.1.5 Education: A place where people can

learn about and appreciate Saskatoon’s

history, culture, art and environment.

(10 points)

3.1.6 Multi-Disciplinary & Flexible: with a mix

of uses and spaces suited to multi-pur-

pose and multi-disciplinary program-

ming. (10 points)

3.1.7 A Centre of Excellence: unique within

the city. (10 points)

In order to qualify for adjudication, propos-

als must illustrate that their organization has

both capital and operating funding in place for

start-up and continuing tenancy in the Mendel

building. Building operation details and costs

can be obtained from the Project Manager.

3.2 Information to be Submitted

The City of Saskatoon has appointed a Steering Committee to oversee the consultation process and recommend to City Council a preferred ten-ant for this building. Saskatoon City Council will consider proposals in conjunction with the Kins-men Park & Area Master Plan.

To facilitate its work, the Steering Committee is soliciting a “Call For Ideas” for the Adaptive Re-use of the Mendel Building to assist in develop-ing the concept plan and make recommendations on the mix of potential uses. Proposals received through this Call document will be presented in part at a public visioning workshop, where addi-tional concepts may be generated. Preliminary budget information will not be made available to the public at this stage of the process.

Information to be submitted:

3.2.1 Contact Information. Provide the name of the organization, name and position of the prime contact including address, daytime telephone number, email, fax number and web site if available.

3.2.2 Profile of theOrganization. Describe thepurpose of the organization, the nature of its operation, size, history and experience, and list of Board of Directors if relevant.

3.2.3 Concept Parameters Summary. Provide a brief description of the concept for the proposal including how it will meet the cri-terial set out in Section 3.1 and the target group that will be attracted and how it will operate.

3.2.4 Preliminary Budgets. Include a prelimi-nary capital cost estimate for the use and proposed source of funding. Include a pre-liminary operating cost, projected revenue

and revenue source.

3.3 Requirements

The Project Manager is:


Project Manager, Land Branch

201 - 3rd Avenue North

Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H7

306 975 2844

[email protected]

All of the times listed below are Central Standard

Time. In order to continue to receive information

on this project, please register your interest with

the Project Manager by:

3pm February 2, 2011

An informal question and answer session will be

held for any interested proponent on:

9am February 9th, 2011 at 201 - 3rd Avenue

North

All questions should be received by the Project

Manager no later than:

3pm February 15, 2011.

The call document should be forwarded in a sealed

envelope clearly marked “Adaptive Re-Use of the

Mendel Building Call for Ideas” and addressed the

Project Manager:

Submissions should be received no later than

3:00 p.m. CST, February 23, 2011.

Proposals submitted later than this time will be

returned, unopened, to the proponent.

The City of Saskatoon will not accept proposals

by email or facsimile for all or any part of this re-

quest.

Seven (7) hard copies and one (1) digital version

of the submission are to be supplied. Submissions

must contain all the information set out in the

section “Information to be Submitted”.

3.4 Information, Inquiries & CommunicationsAll communications or questions on this project

are to be directed to the Project Manager.

Copies of the Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan

Request for Proposals, Condition Summary,

BuildingOperatingEstimates,andArchitectural

Plans of the building are available from the Proj-

ect Manager.

3.5 Submission Opening & Anticipated OutcomeAll submissions will be opened and reviewed by the Steering Committee. Submitters should be aware that their ideas relating to functional pro-gram and space uses will be shared in public at a visioningworkshopbutfinancialdetailswillnot.The Committee is entitled to seek further clari-fication of any submission or further informa-tion about any submission or discuss variations of any submission with the proponent prior to or during its review of the submission. Propo-nents should be aware that the City is subject to the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee may elect to include within its concept plan for the Kinsmen Park & Area Mas-ter Plan one or more of the submitted concepts. It may also elect not to include any of the sub-missions.

In the event that City Council accepts the recom-mendations of the Committee, selected propo-nents will be contacted and requested to submit more detailed proposals, as the Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan is further developed.

The City reserves the absolute right to reject or dismiss any or all of the submissions to be re-ceived hereunder. The City will not under any circumstances provide reimbursement to com-pensate for the preparation of submissions.

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3.1 Concept Parameters

Proposals for the Adaptive Re-use of the

Mendel Art Gallery building will be reviewed

against the following criteria:

3.1.1 Integrated & Complementary: with the

objectives of the Kinsmen Park & Area

Master Plan. (20 points)

3.1.2 A Good Fit and a Great Caretaker: with

the existing building. Respects and

maintains the Modernist heritage fabric

in the inside and out. (30 points)

3.1.3 Community: A hub for Saskatoon’s citi-

zens, a meeting place for all regardless

of age or culture. Interactive and wel-

coming. (10 points)

3.1.4 Tourism: Activities for tourists and a

place for special events. (10 points)

3.1.5 Education: A place where people can

learn about and appreciate Saskatoon’s

history, culture, art and environment.

(10 points)

3.1.6 Multi-Disciplinary & Flexible: with a mix

of uses and spaces suited to multi-pur-

pose and multi-disciplinary program-

ming. (10 points)

3.1.7 A Centre of Excellence: unique within

the city. (10 points)

In order to qualify for adjudication, propos-

als must illustrate that their organization has

both capital and operating funding in place for

start-up and continuing tenancy in the Mendel

building. Building operation details and costs

can be obtained from the Project Manager.

3.2 Information to be Submitted

The City of Saskatoon has appointed a Steering Committee to oversee the consultation process and recommend to City Council a preferred ten-ant for this building. Saskatoon City Council will consider proposals in conjunction with the Kins-men Park & Area Master Plan.

To facilitate its work, the Steering Committee is soliciting a “Call For Ideas” for the Adaptive Re-use of the Mendel Building to assist in develop-ing the concept plan and make recommendations on the mix of potential uses. Proposals received through this Call document will be presented in part at a public visioning workshop, where addi-tional concepts may be generated. Preliminary budget information will not be made available to the public at this stage of the process.

Information to be submitted:

3.2.1 Contact Information. Provide the name of the organization, name and position of the prime contact including address, daytime telephone number, email, fax number and web site if available.

3.2.2 Profile of theOrganization. Describe thepurpose of the organization, the nature of its operation, size, history and experience, and list of Board of Directors if relevant.

3.2.3 Concept Parameters Summary. Provide a brief description of the concept for the proposal including how it will meet the cri-terial set out in Section 3.1 and the target group that will be attracted and how it will operate.

3.2.4 Preliminary Budgets. Include a prelimi-nary capital cost estimate for the use and proposed source of funding. Include a pre-liminary operating cost, projected revenue

and revenue source.

3.3 Requirements

The Project Manager is:


Project Manager, Land Branch

201 - 3rd Avenue North

Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H7

306 975 2844

[email protected]

All of the times listed below are Central Standard

Time. In order to continue to receive information

on this project, please register your interest with

the Project Manager by:

3pm February 2, 2011

An informal question and answer session will be

held for any interested proponent on:

9am February 9th, 2011 at 201 - 3rd Avenue

North

All questions should be received by the Project

Manager no later than:

3pm February 15, 2011.

The call document should be forwarded in a sealed

envelope clearly marked “Adaptive Re-Use of the

Mendel Building Call for Ideas” and addressed the

Project Manager:

Submissions should be received no later than

3:00 p.m. CST, February 23, 2011.

Proposals submitted later than this time will be

returned, unopened, to the proponent.

The City of Saskatoon will not accept proposals

by email or facsimile for all or any part of this re-

quest.

Seven (7) hard copies and one (1) digital version

of the submission are to be supplied. Submissions

must contain all the information set out in the

section “Information to be Submitted”.

3.4 Information, Inquiries & CommunicationsAll communications or questions on this project

are to be directed to the Project Manager.

Copies of the Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan

Request for Proposals, Condition Summary,

BuildingOperatingEstimates,andArchitectural

Plans of the building are available from the Proj-

ect Manager.

3.5 Submission Opening & Anticipated OutcomeAll submissions will be opened and reviewed by the Steering Committee. Submitters should be aware that their ideas relating to functional pro-gram and space uses will be shared in public at a visioningworkshopbutfinancialdetailswillnot.The Committee is entitled to seek further clari-fication of any submission or further informa-tion about any submission or discuss variations of any submission with the proponent prior to or during its review of the submission. Propo-nents should be aware that the City is subject to the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

The Committee may elect to include within its concept plan for the Kinsmen Park & Area Mas-ter Plan one or more of the submitted concepts. It may also elect not to include any of the sub-missions.

In the event that City Council accepts the recom-mendations of the Committee, selected propo-nents will be contacted and requested to submit more detailed proposals, as the Kinsmen Park & Area Master Plan is further developed.

The City reserves the absolute right to reject or dismiss any or all of the submissions to be re-ceived hereunder. The City will not under any circumstances provide reimbursement to com-pensate for the preparation of submissions.

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Approved Master Plan and Re-Use ready for phased implementation.

Final recommenda-tion for Re-Use is made to council.

Business Plan Proposals for Re-Use are reviewed by the Steering Commit-tee.

Following approval of the Master Plan, Business Plan propos-als are requested for two remaining Re-Use Ideas.

A Public Open House is held to review the final concept, and then the Master Plan with two Re-Use Ideas is presented to council. The Master Plan is complete.

Consultants generate a final Master Plan option with two selected Re-Use Ideas.

Stakehold-ers review Master Plan concepts and Re-Use Ideas.

Two Master Plan concepts, each with 2 selected Re-Use Ideas are proposed by Consultants.

Stake-holders & Public comment on Ideas from long list.

Executive Committee reviews long list.

Steering Committee reviews Ideas and creates a long list.

Call for Ideas (CFI) identifies options for Re-use.

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Approved Master Plan and Re-Use ready for phased implementation.

Final recommenda-tion for Re-Use is made to council.

Business Plan Proposals for Re-Use are reviewed by the Steering Commit-tee.

Following approval of the Master Plan, Business Plan propos-als are requested for two remaining Re-Use Ideas.

A Public Open House is held to review the final concept, and then the Master Plan with two Re-Use Ideas is presented to council. The Master Plan is complete.

Consultants generate a final Master Plan option with two selected Re-Use Ideas.

Stakehold-ers review Master Plan concepts and Re-Use Ideas.

Two Master Plan concepts, each with 2 selected Re-Use Ideas are proposed by Consultants.

Stake-holders & Public comment on Ideas from long list.

Executive Committee reviews long list.

Steering Committee reviews Ideas and creates a long list.

Call for Ideas (CFI) identifies options for Re-use.

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Mendel Art Gallery

• Camera Club

• Children’s Discovery Museum

• University – Art & Art History Program

• University – Master Gardener Program

Meewasin Valley Authority

Saskatoon Kinsmen Club

Saskatoon Nordic Ski Club

Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

Shearwater Tours

Tourism Saskatoon

Veterans

6.4.2 Park Users

Annual BBQ’s – anniversary, church’s, walk-a-thons, family reunions

Daycares and Preschools

Corporate picnic days in the park

Downtown residents

Elementary Schools (Public & Separate)

Hot Air Balloon launch site

Running/fitness groups

Saskatoon Amateur Softball Association

Seniors complexes

6.4.3 Potential Groups of Interest in Kinsmen Park

Children’s Festival

City Hospital

First Nations Representatives

Intercultural Association

Metis Association

The Partnership

Saskatoon Community Village

Special Event Users – City Wide (i.e. Children’s Festival, Taste of Saskatchewan, Jazz Festival, etc.)

University of Saskatchewan Early Childhood Edu-cation Program

YWCA

6.4 Stakeholders and Interested Groups

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Kinsmen Park Usage Studies

City of Saskatoon: Kinsmen Park Rides Study, Insightrix, 2006.

Kinsmen Park 2003 Evaluation Summary Report, City of Saskatoon Leisure Services Department - 2003.

Kinsmen Park Landscape Design

Kinsmen Park Site Development Plan, Hilder-man Witty Crosby Hanna - 1991.

Kinsmen Park Master Plan, Hilderman Feir Witty & Associates - 1980.

Mendel Building

As-Built Plans

Proposed Building Renovation 2007 - not imple-mented

Condition Summary- August 30, 2010

City Planning and Urban Design

City Centre PlanA multi-phased initiative to gather data, pre-pare a Master Plan for the Civic Plaza Precinct, and to create a new Downtown Plan.

Downtown Design StudyIn 1981, a comprehensive Downtown Design Study was undertaken which focussed on the urban design aspects of Saskatoon’s Down-town.

Downtown PlanIn 1989, the City of Saskatoon adopted a comprehensive Downtown Plan which was comprised of a report and poster summary of recommendations.

Downtown Plan poster and websiteIn 2000, the Downtown Plan poster was updated and a new website was developed to serve as a central point of contact for all poli-cies and programs related to the Downtown. The website includes references and links to heritage, housing, traffic and parking, urban design, warehouse district and links to the River Landing website, to name a few. The website is now out of date.

Community Development

Culture PlanStarted November 2009

Infrastructure Services

25th Street ExtensionThe 25th Street Extension project is a high priority within the City and underground servicing work is commencing in 2010 , subject to railways approval, with completion of the street in 2012. Urban Design have a design and funding role for the implementation of an enhanced Streetscape plan.

City Cycling NetworkA new Downtown Bike Friendly Program was approved in 2009 and improvements are underway. Update to be completed mid 2010

Transit

Transit Service StudyLook at how to service the downtown core, and how to service a city of 400,000. the future of a downtown transit terminal will be reviewed in this study.

Special Projects

Vision SaskatoonComprehensive Community Engagement project 2010-2012 looking at Transportation and Connectivity; Density and Infill Development; Distribution of Employment Centres; Regional interdependencies; and the City Centre Plan.

River Landing - Destination ComplexFuture home of the Art Gallery of Saskatchewan (currently known as the Mendel Art Gallery)

River Landing – Interpretive Plan

Neighborhood and Community Planning

Local Area PlansCity Park - to be completed 2010Caswell Hill - South Caswell Hill Concept Plan to be com-pleted 2010Varsity View - to be completed 2011Warehouse District

Other Agencies

Meewasin Valley Authority Trail System Study

Mendel Riverbank Project Master Plan. Underwood McLellan Ltd. and Alan Duddridge Architect Ltd. - 1985

Mendel Riverbank Project Detailed Development Plan, UMA Group - 1987

Pedestrian CountsThe Meewasin Valley Authority has some pedestrian count stations located at certain public areas with high pedestrian activity connected to the Riverfront

6.5 Relevant Documents and Civic Initiatives

kinsmen park & area Master Plan

request for proposals

for more information contact:

Project Manager, City of SaskatoonJeanna South, SAA, MRAIC306 975 2844201-3rd Avenue NorthSaskatoon SK, S7K [email protected]

www.saskatoon.ca look under “K” for Kinsmen Park