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References 19 Craig R. Rapp Vice President As a Vice President for Springsted Incorporated, Mr. Rapp provides a wide range of consulting services to his clients. He particularly focuses on strategic planning and visioning, as well as housing and development projects. Prior to joining Springsted, Mr. Rapp worked for over twenty -five years as a senior executive in both the public and private sectors, holding the positions of City Manager in three cities, Community Development Director of the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, Managing Principal of a planning and urban design firm, and President of his own consulting firm. Mr. Rapp has extensive experience as a facilitator and trainer. He has worked extensively with cities of all sizes conducting goal- setting retreats and working with community groups. He was responsible for facilitating the land use and station area planning process for the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit Line — the first LRT line in the Twin Cities — which involved dozens of neighborhood groups and government oversight committees. In addition, he developed a training course for public officials dealing with difficult political environments that he has presented throughout the United States. His considerable background in development includes service as City Manager of communities experiencing both high growth and significant redevelopment, including downtown revitalization. While in the private sector, Mr. Rapp assisted clients to create high quality projects and livable communities. He was directly responsible for bringing several large master planned and new urbanist developments through the approval process, working directly with developers, city councils and development authorities. During his tenure at the Metropolitan Council, Mr. Rapp directed the implementation of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act — landmark legislation that created a region -wide response to the issues of polluted land cleanup, affordable housing, and development innovation. In addition, Mr. Rapp oversaw the development of Metro 2040, the Twin Cities first growth management plan to incorporate the principles of smart growth and address the cost of growth. Education Minnesota State University — Mankato Master of Arts in Public Administration University of Minnesota Bachelor of Arts — Urban Studies Professional Sensible Land Use Coalition — Past President Association of Metropolitan Municipalities — Past President Metropolitan Area Management Association — Past President North Hennepin Community College Advisory Board — Past President League of Minnesota Cities — former Board Member Urban Land Institute — former Minnesota Executive Board Member Minnesota City - County Management Association International City - County Management Association — Full Member Adjunct Faculty, Hamline University Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Proposal to Provide Visioning Service!