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minnesota.uli.org 29 PANELIST BIOS Beth Elliot, AICP TAP Co-Chair Principal Stantec Beth Elliott is a Principal with Stantec and manages the Midwest Planning & Design Team while continuing her work with the national Urban Places practice. Her role includes coordinating the day-to-day work of the Midwest planners and landscape architects, planning and designing livable communities throughout the nation, and leading Stantec’s downtown revitalization initiative. Prior to her current position, she spent 14 years as a planner for the City of Minneapolis, including 11 years as the Principal Planner for Downtown Minneapolis. She has managed complex short- and long-term projects related to comprehensive planning, community revitalization, zoning and other regulatory frameworks, transit-oriented development, downtown in-fill redevelopment, and creative engagement methods. Beth has a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. She is certified through the American Institute of Certified Planners. Julie Wischnack, FAICP TAP Co-Chair Community Development Director City of Minnetonka Julie has been involved in local government for over 25 years. As a city planner and community development professional, she has experience with all types of development in various jurisdictions. She is currently the community development director for the City of Minnetonka. Prior to joining Minnetonka in 2006, Julie served as planning director for the city of Hutchinson and city planner for the city of Minnetrista. She exhibits her leadership and expertise in regional organizations and as a frequent speaker on challenging issues like affordable housing, light rail, and development negotiations. Julie makes it her personal mission to ensure that people are included, that cities are well planned, and that positive community assets are the result. She sits on the I-494 Commission, is Co-Chair of the Hennepin County Community Works LRT Technical Implementation Committee, is on the board of the MN Chapter of Lambda Alpha International, is on the management committee of ULI Minnesota and chairs the Housing Task Force for the League of Minnesota Cities. She previously served as the Co-Chair of the ULI Community Development Council and was the former chair of the Metro Cities Housing and Economic Development Policy Committee. Additionally, Julie spends time adjunct teaching real estate finance at the Carlson School of Management at the University of MN.