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2742 Park View Court Little Canada, MN 55117 (651) 490 -3025 December 5, 2012 Mr. Joel Hanson, City Administrator City of Little Canada 515 Little Canada Road Little Canada, MN 55117 RE: Planning Commission Vacancy Dear Mr. Hanson: I am excited to submit my name for consideration of one of the two vacancies on the City's Planning Commission. Although I have only been a resident of the City of Little Canada since the end of July, I feel I am highly qualified to serve on the City's Planning Commission. Prior to moving to Little Canada, I lived for twenty years in Burnsville, Minnesota. For the last eight years, I had served on the City's Planning Commission, and served two years as Commission Chair. During my tenure, I saw many planning and zoning issues come before the commission, and also worked on the Comprehensive Plan Update. I feel I can bring these skills to the City of Little Canada. In addition, I feel that my professional career can assist me as a prospective Planning Commissioner. I am a professional traffic engineer, and work with developers and public agencies throughout the Metro area, as well as across the Upper Midwest. I am a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.), and a certified Professional Transportation Planner (P.T.P.). I have conducted traffic studies involving Mn /DOT, Ramsey County and Saint Paul, to name a few. My background involves traffic operations as well as transportation planning. My career has spanned stints with consulting engineering firms as well as municipal governments. I have also been recognized on an international level in my chosen career. I recently served as Midwest District Director on the International Board of Direction for the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This renowned professional organization sets the standard for traffic engineering and transportation planning for North America and the world. In looking for new places to live, my wife and I say that Little Canada found us! During our house -hunt this spring, we fell in love with our townhouse just off Little Canada Road. We have spent the last few months exploring Little Canada, learning the history and making it our home. I would love the opportunity to serve on the City's Planning Commission, to share my background and experience, and to learn from the City staff, the public and the other Commissioners, as well as the City Council, the many ways we can make Little Canada a better place for all of us. The attached is a resume summarizing my background. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, L47F- %` —�1 ✓G G Stephen J. Manhart, P.E., PTOE, PTP Attachment: Professional Resume 7