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Mr. Thompson is a Senior Planner in TKDA's Municipal Division. He has 30 years of planning experience and has worked for and with a variety of private and public entities — throughout his career. Mr. Thompson was with the Metropolitan Council for 12 years where he most recently served as Supervisor of the Comprehensive Planning Unit. In this ▪ position he oversaw the Council's plan review function of local comprehensive plans and ▪ worked with the Builder's Association of the Twin Cities on issues of land supply, MUSA changes, and barriers to affordable housing. SIMILAR EXPERIENCE — Project Manager, Victoria Comprehensive Plan;Victoria, MN. TKDA is partnering with MK Land to prepare a Comprehensive Plan Revision for the City of Victoria. Victoria is a OMNI rapidly urbanizing city on the western edge of the Twin Cities. The City has a mixture of urban development and rural spaces along with an orderly annexation agreement.TKDA is preparing the updated Plan based on information in a major plan amendment completed in — 2004. Major issues in preparing the Plan are accommodating additional growth, providing adequate infrastructure, protecting the natural resources, and preserving the rural, small- ` town character of the community. The planning effort will involve significant public participation through an on-line citizens' survey and a Task Force. The Comprehensive Plan Revision will be completed early in 2008. Project Manager, Comprehensive Plan; Lindstrom, MN. Worked with subcommittees RICHARD of the Planning Commission, Parks Board,and the Economic Development Committee to THOMPSON AICP develop a Comprehensive Plan. Created a park plan, goals and policies, inventory maps, — and plan maps for growth. Identified areas for future business and commercial growth that Senior Planner will increase employment in the community. Met with City officials and the surrounding —' townships and cities to receive their input on the plan. The City adopted the Pplan and it will guide future City development for the next 20 years. Project Manager, Municipal Planning Services; Stillwater Township, Baytown Education Township,New Scandia Township,MN.Serves as the Town Planner,handling all aspects of Master of Science local planning needs. Reviews planning request applications and draft recommendations. Urban and Regional Planning, University of Wisconsin,Madison Provides zoning administration services including ordinance interpretation, enforcement, Bachelor ofArts — and revisions. Attends meetings, makes presentations, and facilitates discussions. Political Science, Coordinates with other staff and relevant agencies. Develops comprehensive plans, College of St.Thomas,Saint Paul studies, and reports. Professional Affiliations — Project Manager, Comprehensive Plan;Lake Elmo,MN.Created detailed GIS maps and American Institute of Certified Planners land use analysis to address directives of the Metropolitan Council relative to the revision (AICP) .... American Planning Association(APA) of the Comprehensive Plan. Assisted in the preparation of an updated Comprehensive Sensible Land Use Coalition(SLUC) Plan and its submission to the Metropolitan Council for approval in 2006. Project Manager, Incorporation Study; New Scandia, MN. Provided research and — documentation for New Scandia Township's effort to incorporate as a city. Developed _ a report that was used in the hearing before an administrative law judge. Testified in the proceeding which resulted in a declaration for incorporation by the administrative law — judge. Project Planner,Zoning Ordinance; West Lakeland Township, MN. Prepared an overall revision of the Township's comprehensive zoning ordinance. Included streamlining the — review process, commercial controls, lighting requirements, buffering, and mapping. Guided the Township Board through the process, obtaining their guidance and approval throughout the six-month effort. Worked with residents and developers to solicit their TKDA input and conducted a public hearing to obtain feedback. ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS 22