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<br />City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota Page | 6 <br />C. Consultant qualifications/profile <br />References <br />The City of Lino Lakes will benefit from Baker Tilly’s experience conducting more than 90 utility <br />rate studies in 12 different states since 2016. Our clients have ranged from very large utilities <br />to relatively small utilities and have included utilities experiencing rapid growth as well as <br />utilities experiencing a decline in their customer base. We have built numerous Microsoft® <br />Excel based integrated financial planning models that include various types of enterprise <br />funds and we have built several Microsoft® Excel based rate models for individual utilities. <br />We encourage you to contact the clients listed below to learn more about the value of <br />their relationship with Baker Tilly. Each may have a different perspective that you may <br />find valuable in relation to the City’s needs. <br />Saint Paul Regional Water Services, Minnesota <br />Name Steve Schneider Title General Manager <br />Phone (651) 266 6274 Email Steve.schneider@ci.stpaul.mn.us <br />Services Water Rate Study and model <br />Team member <br />involvement <br />Nick Dragisich and Patty Kettles were consultants on this project. Matt Stark <br />provided analytical support. <br />City of New Prague, Minnesota <br />Name Michael Johnson Title City Administrator <br />Phone (952) 758-4401 Email mjohnson@ci.new-prague.mn.us <br />Services Water, Sewer, Stormwater Rate Updates <br />Team member <br />involvement <br />Patty Kettles was the lead consultant. Nick Dragisich provided input into the <br />financial analysis and quality control. Matt Stark provided analytical support. <br />City of Wyoming, Minnesota <br />Name Robb Linwood Title City Administrator <br />Phone (651) 462 0575 Email rlinwood@wyomingmn.org <br />Services Utility Rate Study <br />Team member <br />involvement <br />Nick Dragisich was the lead consultant; Patty Kettles provided input into the <br />rate design ,reviewed the financial projections, and was responsible for quality <br />control. Matt Stark provided analytical support <br />City Saint Paul, Minnesota <br />Name Michael Solomon Title Treasurer <br />Phone (651) 266 6274 Email Michael.solomon@ci.stpaul.mn.us <br />Services Sewer Rate Study and Model <br />Team member <br />involvement <br />Nick Dragisich was the lead consultant. Patty Kettles developed the necessary <br />rate increases and the Excel-based computer model. <br />City of Savage, Minnesota <br />Name Julie Stahl Title Finance Director <br />Phone (952) 882-2691 Email jstahl@ci.savage.mn.us <br />Services Water and Sewer Utility Rate Study <br />Team member <br />involvement Patty Kettles was the lead consultant.