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RUSTY FI FI ELD <br /> 4 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE <br /> Rusty Fifield has provided communities with planning and financial <br /> consulting services since 1983 and has served local governments <br /> in Minnesota for more than 27 years. During his career, Rusty has <br /> worked with more than 120 city, county and school clients. He provides <br /> leadership on a wide range of community planning projects including <br /> comprehensive plans and downtown/commercial district redevelopment <br /> PROJECT EXPERIENCE plans. Rusty also designs and leads a variety of projects focusing on <br /> City of Monticello;Comprehensive Plan strategic community development issues. In 2006, he played a key role <br /> in the creation of Minnesota's newest cities - Elko New Market (merger) <br /> City of Elk River;Comprehensive Plan and Columbus (incorporation). Prior to joining HKGi, Rusty worked as <br /> City of Faribault;Comprehensive Plan a public finance advisor dealing with capital and economic development <br /> City of Worthington;Comprehensive Plan/Goal Setting finance.He participated in more than 220 financing representing all forms <br /> Workshop/Utilities Strategic Planning of public improvements and facilities. He uses this experience to help the <br /> City of Eagan;NE Eagan Land Use Study development community to understand and use tax increment financing <br /> City of Ramsey;Central Rural Reserve Study and other forms of public financial assistance. <br /> City of Lakeville;Downtown Development Guide AREAS OF EXPERTISE <br /> City of Rosemount;Downtown Development Guide With his experience, Rusty possesses a unique perspective that enables <br /> City of Grand Rapids;Downtown Master Plan him to help clients create proven and innovative strategies to implement <br /> City of Maplewood;Gladstone Neighborhood plans. The specialized expertise Rusty provides includes: <br /> Redevelopment Master Plan <br /> • Strategic planning <br /> City of Hutchinson;Downtown Revitalization Master • Group decision making <br /> Plan/Special Service District <br /> • Redevelopment and housing <br /> City of Columbia Heights;Industrial Area Redevelopment • Financing infrastructure and community development <br /> Plan <br /> • Community planning <br /> City of Edina:Vision 2020 Strategic Plan and • Fiscal impact analysis <br /> Update,Local Traffic Task Force,Grandview Square <br /> Redevelopment Financing,Capital Improvement Plan <br /> Because of HKGi's emphasis on providing clients with action-oriented <br /> Cities of Elko and New Market;Merger Study plans that lead to tangible results, Rusty plays an essential role in nearly <br /> Town of Columbus;Incorporation Process every HKGi project.His interest is in creating financial strategies that will <br /> Ryan Companies US;TCAAP Financial Planning allow communities to put their plans into action. <br /> Duke Realty;West End Redevelopment Project In addition to his public financing knowledge, Rusty brings unique <br /> City of St.Louis Park;Special Service Districts enthusiasm and communication skills to the public participation process. <br /> City of Hopkins;Housing Improvement Areas As a project manager and public facilitator, Rusty consistently designs an <br /> ISD 196;Facilities Needs Task Force inclusive and meaningful public participation process. <br /> EDUCATION <br /> • Bachelor of Arts (Economics) -Fort Hays State University. KS <br /> • Masters in Planning-Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs,University <br /> 11121 Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. of Minnesota <br /> II <br /> page 6 <br />