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<br />November 2, 2009 <br /> <br /> . . I <br />. . <br />L A N D F 0 R M <br /> . . <br />From Site to Finish . . <br />800e Butler Square Tel: 612-252-9070 <br />100 North Sixth Street Fax: 612-252-9077 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55403 Web: landform,net <br /> <br />.. ' <br /> <br />City of Ri'lmsey <br />Attn': Ms. Heidi Nelson, Deputy City Administrator <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />RE: Response to_ Request for Qualifications for Development Management Services <br /> <br />Dear Ms...Nelson( <br /> <br />We are pleased to submit our response to the City of Ramsey's Request for Qualifjcations (dated October 9, 200~) to provide <br />Development Management Services in support of the City's vision to shepherd the development of Ramsey Town Center. <br />Landform has assembled a cohesive and comprehensive bJend of professional resources that brings years of experience <br />with ~iver~e backgrounds in commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate planning and development, business district <br />analysis, and joint ventures. This team and the deep industry resources that they bring have been instrumental in the <br />formation and creation of publidpr~vate partnerships that enha~ced the syccessful revitalization of many communities. <br /> <br />-. <br /> <br />The City has already taken significant, aggressive, and pioneering steps to prepare for the development of the City Center. <br />This includes the completion of initiall~nd use planning for the 300+ acre greater City Center area, the solicitation and <br />planning for a future Northstar Commuter Rail service station, and the.turrent acquisition of nearly 150 acres which are to be <br />the new, central core of the growing community. The City's vision for its community coupled with its various assets including <br />its proximity to the Mississippi River, direct access to the soon-to-be upgraded US Highway 10, adjacency to the Northstar Rail <br />line, and ownership of a significant assembly of nearby property create a unique opportunity for the area. While it is expected <br />to still take time for the economy to recover, the City has positioned itself well to capitalize on its investment. Commencing <br />the process now wi!, take full advantage of this opportunity when the development environment improves in the coming <br />years. <br /> <br />This team understands that the City's primary goals are to create the greatest value for the public by creating quality <br />~coriomic growth within the community, capitalizing on and enhancing the investments already made in land .and <br />infrastructure, and driving future positive change by increasing the revenues of the community. Our team is particularly~ <br />positioned to provide the City strategies, tactics and solutions ,to achieve those goals. Our team can provide the City with a <br />strategic partner to advise and guide it through the all of the various potential disposition and development scenarios of its <br />. City Center and related areas. Our experience and track record in both the public and private sectors brings a unique level of <br />experience to the table. The ability to understand municipal financing, criteria and guidelines for economic development and <br />the understanding of what it takes to create, manage and finance a private real estate development within a community are <br />critical factors in the success and recllization of a community's vision. <br /> <br />We are excited, focusedand ready to begin working on developing a successful and long-lasting relationship with Ramsey. <br />We loo~ forward to meeting with you to answer any questions and discuss how the team can support the City to achieve its <br />goals. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br /> <br />Darren Lazan, RLA <br />Landform <br />