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Ramsey TIF analysis Page 4 of 4 July 2, 2009 TEAM CREDENTIALS Michael A. Fischer, AlA - Project PrincipallTIF Analyst Michael has twenty-two years of architectural experience as project principal, project manager, project designer and project architect on municipal planning, educational, commercial and governmental projects. He is a Vice President at LHB and currently leads LHB's Minneapolis office. Michael completed a two-year Bush Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999, earning Masters Degrees in City Planning and Real Estate Development. Michael has served on over 35 committees, boards and community task forces, including a term as City Council President and Chair of the Duluth/Superior Metropolitan Planning organization. He is currently the Chair of the Planning .Commission in Edina, Minnesota. He was one of four architects in the country to receive the National "Young Architects Citation" from the American Institute of Architects in 1997. Stephen Schuller- Project Manager/Inspector Steve's more than 30 years of architectural work is complemented by project management, land development, and home building experience. For 15 years, he was a partner in McKeon-Schuller, Inc., a Rochester, Minnesota-based firm with a range of projects from housing to commercial buildings. Steve was also a partner in Five Star Homes, constructing townhomes and custom residences. Steve's extensive knowledge of both housing design and construction gives him an advantage in his current role as a project manager at LHB. Lydia Major - GIS/Coverage Analysis Lydia recently joined LHB's Urban Design and Planning group, bringing with her a passion for design that benefits the client, the community, and the environment. Her experience includes designing and drafting commercial and residential properties at a variety of scales. Lydia integrates her skills with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and the Adobe Creative Suite to produce plans, color renderings, booklets, and other presentation materials. Communication is a critical component in all projects, and Lydia's uses her education as a writer to create compelling project documents, including proposals, requests for variance, and other public-relations materials. NEXT STEP Upon acceptance of this proposal, we will draft an AIA Owner/Architect agreement for your review. Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal for your project. Please contact me at (612) 752-6920 if you have any questions. LHB INC. ~~ MICHAEL A. FISCHER, AIA VICE PRESIDENT c: TJK/MAF L:\MARKETING\Proposal Letters\2009\TIF Proposals\Ramsey TIF District 07-01-09.doc 31