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DATE: August 4, 2021
REGULAR
AGENDA ITEM: Contracted Planning Services
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND: Since the planning department will be without staff for a period of time while we search for new hires, I reached out to a couple of firms to provide planning services in the interim. The planning director position has been posted and closes August 4th. We hope to have someone on board by late September/early October
and then begin the recruitment process for a planner. That position would be expected to be filled in November/December. In the meantime, the city will be required to process numerous land use applications and needs to update the Village AUAR by December (5 year deadline) to keep it current. With a small staff in other departments there is nowhere to pull from to meet all of these demands. We have been training our GIS intern on some planning activities but her time will be mostly for review of building applications, fence permits, encroachment agreements and other minor items. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Who should the Council select to provide interim planning services? PROPOSAL: I reached out to Bolton and Menk and Swanson Haskamp Consulting (SHC) for interim planning services starting mid-August through the end of the year likely in some capacity. Copies of both of their proposals are included in your packet.
Bolton and Menk: Bolton and Menk will provide three planning staff to provide planning services. Their rates are listed
below. They will be able to provide 3 office days a week, attend Planning Commission and Council meetings and process applications. So there is consistency they will provide a second person at the Planning Commission meetings, at no cost, who will attend the Council meeting. Employee Hourly Rate Ryan Goodman, Principal Engineer No charge Jane Kansier, Senior Planner $130 per hour Harry Davis, Planner II $117 per hour Corrin Bemis, Planner $102 per hour Swanson Haskamp Consulting (SHC): SHC will provide two staff (who previously worked on the city’s comp plan) to provide planning services. Their rates are listed below. They will be able to provide office hours, attend Planning Commission and Council meeting and process applications.
Service Rate Principal, Planner $145/Hour
Sr. Planner/ Sr. Landscape Architect $125/Hour Planner $105/Hour
Document
Preparation/Layout/Production GIS Mapping Document Layout
Graphics
$90/Hour
Half-day Rate - Office Hours $435 Mileage rate (Standard IRS rate) $0.56/mile
Printing and Mailing Services Actual Expenses
OPTIONS: 1) Direct Staff to Enter into a Service Agreement with Bolton and Menk 2) Direct Staff to Enter into a Service Agreement with SHC 3) Direct staff to obtain more proposals RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council enter into a service contract with SHC. While Bolton and Menk are proposing more staff at a lower rate, staff believes that SHC’s familiarity with the City and past experience, including preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, will
add more value and efficiency to their service. RECOMMENDED MOTION: “Motion to direct staff to enter into a service agreement with Swanson Haskamp Consulting for Planning Services.” ATTACHMENT:
• Bolton and Menk Proposal
• SHC Proposal
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July 30, 2021
Kristina Handt, City Administrator
City of Lake Elmo
3880 Laverne Avenue North, Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN 55042
RE: Proposal for Planning Assistance- Revised
Dear Ms. Handt:
The City of Lake Elmo is seeking interim planning services to continue to provide high-quality review
and consistent customer service. Bolton & Menk, Inc. has the experience and qualifications to provide
professional planning services. Like you, we take great pride in helping create a community that is safe,
sustainable, and beautiful. Our approach to planning services makes Lake Elmo’s priorities, our priorities.
We understand what needs to be accomplished for successful planning and development services.
Project Understanding
Lake Elmo is a growing community with several ongoing development projects. New development
requires thoughtful review, and attention to detail and process to ensure it is both successful and complies
with City codes and policies. At the same time, these developments often move at a fast pace, which
requires efficient use of time and resources.
Planning Team
The Bolton & Menk team is intended to serve as an extension of city staff, with close coordination
between the city and team maintained at all times. The proposed team provides the optimum combination
of accessibility, community knowledge, and specialized expertise. Resumes for key personnel area
attached to this letter.
Bolton & Menk will serve the City of Lake Elmo using a team approach. Ryan Goodman will serve as
Principal-in-Charge, and will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of service. The Planning team is
led by Jane Kansier. Jane will serve as your primary contact and be responsible for all activities
performed on behalf of the City of Lake Elmo. This approach ensures consistency across all planning
services provided—the city only has to look to one place for answers or information.
Jane will be supported by a team of professionals with a depth of planning experience, including Harry
Davis and Corrin Bemis. Together this team has nearly 45 years of planning experience.
Bolton & Menk’s multidisciplinary approach means we can answer a lot of questions with a quick trip
down the hall. If specific technical questions arise during the process, we can answer them, usually
without outside consultation or additional cost. In addition to extensive planning experience, our firm has
expertise in civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, community development, GIS, funding
and grant writing, graphic design, communication, historic and cultural resources, environmental services,
and many other related areas.
Lake Elmo Planning Services
July 30, 2021
Page: 2
Work Plan
We have developed a general work plan based on our understanding of the needs of the City. Below is a
brief description of the general plan and individual roles. As we learn and understand the City’s needs, we
can adapt this plan and provide more flexibility.
Day-to-Day Services
• Jane Kansier will serve as lead planner and project manager. Jane will attend the Tuesday
development review meetings and Planning Commission meetings. She will also be available
remotely or in person for other meetings, as needed.
• Corrin Bemis will provide office hours up to 3 days per week and will handle most of the day-to-
day activities. She will assist with preparation of staff reports and presentations to the Planning
Commission.
• Harry Davis will assist in development application review and report preparation. He will also
attend Planning Commission meetings, at no charge to the City, to shadow Jane. Harry will attend
City Council meetings to carry the Planning Commission action and message forward.
• Ryan Goodman will attend at least one development review meeting a month to provide oversight
and additional services.
AUAR/EIS/EAW/Other Projects
These projects are specialized and usually have a specific timeframe for completion. Examples of these
projects include environmental reviews, master plans, small area studies, complete zoning ordinance
rewrites or other special planning studies. We will work with the city to define a scope of services and
budget, as they come up.
Fee Estimate
Rates for our key personnel are as follows:
Employee Hourly Rate
Ryan Goodman, Principal Engineer No charge
Jane Kansier, Senior Planner $130 per hour
Harry Davis, Planner II $117 per hour
Corrin Bemis, Planner $102 per hour
We are excited about this opportunity to work with you and assist the City in its planning needs. Please
contact me at 612-597-7140 or Ryan.Goodman@bolton-menk.com if you have any questions regarding
our proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
Bolton & Menk, Inc.
Ryan J. Goodman, P.E.
Principal Engineer
Summary
Jane enjoys managing and coordinating multiple components of a project
to see it all come together. She began her planning career in 1984 and has
worked in city and county planning, city administration, and public transit.
As a senior urban planner, Jane identifies and gathers pieces from multiple
disciplines and puts them together into a final product. She provides day-to-day
planning services for our clients and works with them to create and update their
comprehensive plans. Her experience includes coordinating and developing
comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances, city codes, site plans, land use and
development review, grant writing, public transit, and project management. Jane
is known for her approach to creative problem solving.
Experience
Collaborative Communities Comprehensive Plan Update, Dakota County, Minnesota
Members of the Dakota County Township Officers Collaborative, which
consists of 5 cities and 11 townships, participated in a joint planning process to
develop a single comprehensive plan to meet the Metropolitan Council regional
requirements. As the project manager and planning expert, Jane led more than
50 public meetings over the course of 18 months to develop a collaborative
comprehensive plan. She also crafted individual comprehensive plans for the
five cities and Empire Township, and an executive summary for each township
that highlights its unique features and opportunities.
Planning Services, City of Arden Hills, Minnesota
As the project manager and lead planner for the City of Arden Hills, Jane assists
with day-to-day planning to help meet a gap in staffing. She works closely with
city staff to review development proposals and amendments to the city code,
and helps respond to other planning issues and questions that arise.
Strategic Plan Update, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) was in need of a new strategic
plan that included refreshed goals and objectives that would provide guidance
for short- and long-term decision-making. As project manager for the strategic
planning process, Jane helped craft new mission and vision statements with
updated goals and objectives based on a visioning workshop with MVTA
Board of Commissioners. She compiled the new strategic plan into a visually
appealing final document with high-quality graphics.
Planning Services, Empire Township, Minnesota
Bolton & Menk provides day-to-day planning services for Empire Township.
As project manager and lead planner, Jane reviews development applications,
administers the zoning ordinance, and completes special projects.
Jane A Kansier, AICP
Senior Planner
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban and Regional Studies
University of Minnesota - Duluth
Master of Public Administration - Public Administration
Hamline University
Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
•Certified Planner - AICP
Awards
Outstanding Capstone Paper - Hamline Univ Graduate
School of Public Admin & Mgmt, 2002
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota
The City of Marine on St. Croix needed to update its comprehensive plan to comply with the
Metropolitan Council's regional plan. As the project manager and lead planner, Jane worked with the
planning commission and conducted a comprehensive community outreach program to gather input.
She updated the comprehensive plan to meet regional and local needs and requirements.
CSAH 12 Master Plan, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County needed to understand the impact of a new county road on potential development.
Jane led the land use component of each layout development for this site, and researched local plans
and ordinances to develop concepts that identified the potential for site development. She developed
the final report.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update - Land Use and Housing, City of Prior Lake, Minnesota
The City of Prior Lake needed to update the land use and housing elements of its comprehensive
plan to comply with the Metropolitan Council's regional plan and the community's vision. As the
project manager and lead planner, Jane used research and community input to craft the land use and
housing elements, including a new mixed-use land use designation. She was able to meet regional
requirements and local needs.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Forest Lake, Minnesota
Jane served as project manager and lead planner for the public engagement efforts for the City of
Forest Lake's new comprehensive plan to comply with the Metropolitan Council's regional plan.
Along with a steering committee and a comprehensive community outreach program, she updated
the comprehensive plan to meet regional and local requirements and needs.
2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Scandia
As the project manager and lead planner, Jane led the public engagement efforts for the City of
Scandia's new comprehensive plan to comply with the Metropolitan Council's regional plan. Along
with a steering committee, focus groups, and a comprehensive community outreach program, she
crafted a comprehensive plan to meet regional and local requirements and needs.
Comprehensive Plan Update, City of Luverne, Minnesota
As lead planner, Jane worked to update the city's comprehensive plan to reflect the current conditions
and future challenges in the community. Following an integrated community engagement process,
Jane helped the city craft a plan that included detailed action steps the city can use to guide future
investment and development decisions.
Jane A Kansier, AICP, Senior Planner
Summary
Harry is a planner at Bolton & Menk who started his career in 2015. Serving
communities and their people inspired his passion for urban planning as a
life-long career. He has always been fascinated with how cities are made up
of many people from diverse backgrounds and loves accomplishing a city or
neighborhood’s goal for physical transformation and improvement. His areas
of expertise include comprehensive planning, municipal master planning and
urban design, and multicultural planning.
Experience
Zoning Code Rewrite and Redevelopment, City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
The City of Brooklyn Center requested planning assistance from Bolton &
Menk to fill short-term staffing needs. Harry performs a variety of services,
including development review, staff reports, educational materials for public
boards, and attending planning commission meetings. Harry also conducts
research on various planning and zoning issues Brooklyn Center is facing and
makes recommendations to solve them.
Street & Utility Improvements, City of Plainview, Minnesota
Bolton & Menk completed an Infrastructure Management Plan for the City
of Plainview that identified needed infrastructure improvements. Based on
the plan, the city proceeded with a project that included street and utility
reconstruction and mill and overlay improvements across the city.
Planning Services, Empire Township, Minnesota
As consulting planner for Empire Township, Bolton & Menk provides an array
of planning and zoning administration services, including answering resident
and business owners’ zoning and land use questions, conducting development
review, and attending planning commission and town board meetings.
Harry L Davis IV, AICP
Planner
Education
Master of Arts - Urban Design
Cardiff University
BUPD - Urban Planning and Development
Ball State University
Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
•Certified Planner - AICP
Summary
Corrin is a planner for Bolton & Menk, starting her career in 2020. Her
responsibilities include assisting with municipal planning, metropolitan area
comprehensive plan development, land use analysis and impacts, development
and zoning review, environmental studies, transportation studies, and public
engagement. She has experience in existing conditions research, environmental
studies, and GIS software. Corrin believes well-planned cities have the capacity
to improve equity measures and daily experiences for all residents.
Experience
Diffley Road and School Access, Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County partnered with the City of Eagan and Independent School
District 196 to update two intersections along Diffley Road. Corrin assisted with
community engagement by creating informational materials, public feedback
surveys, open house presentations, and engagement summaries. Corrin's efforts
contributed to a greater understanding of the project components and their
benefits.
Highway 169 Corridor Study, Mankato Area Planning Organization, Minnesota
Highway 169 through the Cities of Mankato and North Mankato needs an
update. Bolton & Menk is working with local jurisdictions, state agencies, and
the public to create a corridor that improves safety, accessibility, and equity for
all. Corrin has assisted in this mission by developing public facing materials,
analyzing public comments to understand public concerns, and assisting with
concept evaluation.
4th St SE & 19th Ave SE, City of Rochester, Minnesota
The City of Rochester is constructing a roundabout at the intersection of 4th
Street SE and 19th Avenue SE. To prepare for construction, Corrin has assisted
with project communication by developing a project website, informational
handouts about the benefits of roundabouts, public feedback surveys, open
house presentations, and engagement summaries. Her work has helped city staff
understand and mitigate the concerns of residents.
17th Street N Corridor Study in Moorhead, Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments
The City of Moorhead needed to complete a study of 17th Street N to evaluate
bicycle, pedestrian, and transit infrastructure along the corridor. To complete
this study, Bolton & Menk led a robust public engagement campaign that
included three open houses, multiple avenues for public feedback, an interactive
website, and mailings. Corrin's work on this project helped city staff understand
the opinions and concerns of residents. She helped create many of the
engagement materials including the project website, public feedback surveys,
and open house materials.
Corrin R Bemis
Planner
Education
Master of Public Administration - Urban and Regional
Planning
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Rice Street Visioning Study, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Bolton & Menk is completing a corridor study for Ramsey County along Rice Street in St. Paul. Rice
Street is a major corridor in the city that serves many diverse neighborhoods. During this project,
Corrin helped with community engagement, concept development, and concept evaluation. She has
been able to connect with residents in the area to ensure a corridor that balances the needs of all
users.
Planning Services, City of Arden Hills, Minnesota
Bolton & Menk assists the City of Arden Hills with planning and zoning administration,
development review, and community research. Corrin provides day-to-day planning services for the
City of Arden Hills, including weekly office hours, responding to public inquiries, preparing staff
memos for planning commission and city council meetings, administering the zoning ordinance, and
reviewing development applications.
Zoning Code Rewrite and Redevelopment, City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Brooklyn Center hired Bolton & Menk to assist in rewriting their zoning code to make it more
streamlined and responsive to the city’s goals and objectives. We were tasked with thinking
creatively but being practical and connecting with the community to develop a code that would act as
guidance to catalyze the redevelopment of targeted sites in the core of the community. Corrin assisted
with zoning research, code development, and community outreach.
Corrin R Bemis, Planner
Proposal for
Interim Planning Services
City of Lake Elmo
July 28, 2021
Proposal Submitted to:
Kristina Handt, City Administrator
3880 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
Transmitted via email to: khandt@lakeelmo.org
Submitted by:
Jennifer Haskamp, AICP
Swanson Haskamp Consulting, LLC
246 S. Albert Street, Suite 2A
Saint Paul, MN 55105
jhaskamp@swansonhaskamp.com
(d.) 651.341.4193
City of Lake Elmo, MN
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July 28, 2021
City of Lake Elmo
Attn: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
3880 Laverne Avenue North
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042
khandt@lakeelmo.org
RE: Proposal for the City of Lake Elmo Interim Planning Services
Dear Ms. Handt, Mayor and Members of the Council,
Thank you for reaching out to us and requesting this proposal for Interim Planning Services. Our firm has enjoyed working with the City of Lake Elmo over
the past several years, and we are confident that we can effectively assist the City during this time of transition. Over the past four years SHC has worked
collaboratively with the City Council, Planning Commission and Staff on the successful completion of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan (“2040 Plan”) and we also
provided Interim Planning Services during the last staff transition in 2018. Having prepared your 2040 Plan we are intimately familiar with your development and
redevelopment objectives, the current market demand and pressures from the development community, and the importance of processing land use applications
accurately and timely.
We believe that SHC’s ongoing relationship with Lake Elmo offers the following efficiencies:
• We will staff the Interim Services with the same staff that worked on the 2040 Plan. This will lead to a more seamless transition, and
will allow us to step in immediately with minimal required catch-up.
• SHC understands the City’s vision, goals and strategies and Future Land Use Plan as adopted within your 2040 Plan. We have all
mapping/GIS for the City from the 2040 Plan process as well as the technical analysis and data to evaluate proposed development for
consistency with required density ranges, household units and sewer/water flows.
• Over the past decade SHC has provided planning services for multiple municipalities in Washington County, and we continue to serve the cities
of Grant, Lakeland and Lakeland Shores with on-going daily services. We have relationships with Washington County, the watershed districts
and DNR which will help facilitate a smooth land use application review processes.
• SHC has positive working relationships with City Staff and your professional service staff. We worked closely with your engineering
consultants during the 2040 Plan, and understand the importance of strong staff communication and coordination during this time
of transition.
LETTER, APPROACH & OBJECTIVES
City of Lake Elmo, MN
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LETTER, APPROACH & OBJECTIVES
After a brief discussion with Ms. Handt, we understand that the City’s Planning Department is in full transition with the eventual departure of both
the Planning Director and City Planner in August 2021. Given the staff departure we understand the following needs and objectives regarding this
Interim Services contract:
• From mid-August to early October the City will require the most assistance since no planning department staff will be available. During
this period SHC will step in and perform as your interim staff attending meetings, processing land use applications and answering
resident/staff/business/developer inquiries.
• The City’s objective is to have a new Planning Director in place by the end of September or early October. Once a new Planning Director
is on board, SHC will assist with the transition and provide additional support as necessary and requested.
• From October through December 2021 SHC will support the City’s new Planning Director as requested. We understand that the timing
of our services and level of support will be dependent on when a new City Planner is hired to support the Planning Director.
In addition to the daily planning services, we understand that there are some known planning activities and projects that may require additional
support and our team is prepared and equipped to assist with those efforts. For example the north point development project may require an
AUAR and the Village AUAR needs to be updated by the end of 2021. SHC has extensive experience working with developers and cities on the
environmental review process including the preparation of EAW, EIS and AUARs. We understand that some of these projects may extend beyond
the terms of the interim services performed between August and December, and we are prepared as needed to assist the City with the completion of
any active projects.
Based on our understanding of the City’s needs and expectations, we propose the following staff to perform on this contract:
• Jennifer Haskamp, AICP will be the point of contact, Principal Planner and Project Manager. Jennifer will attend the design review staff meetings,
City Council and Planning Commission meetings. She will prepare and perform analysis of land use applications and will coordinate with City Staff
throughout the development review process.
• Ellison Yahner, AICP will provide support and assistance throughout the contract. She will provide office hours as coordinated with Ms. Handt, and
she will be available via email or phone to answer developer/resident/business owner inquiries. Ellison worked with the City on the 2040 Plan and is
intimately familiar with the community. She will attend meetings as needed throughout this contract.
On the following pages we have included a brief introduction of our firm, our resumes and fee schedule. We look forward to assisting Lake Elmo
through this transition, and appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Haskamp, AICP
Principal Planner & Owner
Swanson Haskamp Consulting, LLC
City of Lake Elmo, MN
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SWANSON HASKAMP CONSULTING, LLC (SHC)
Swanson Haskamp Consulting, LLC (SHC) is a land use planning and development strategy company with offices in Saint Paul,
Minnesota. Founded in 2007, our Team is focused on helping municipal agencies, developers, regulatory bodies and landowners realize
their development, land use and planning objectives.
As a small firm we are selective on what projects, clients and initiatives we pursue. We spend time understanding current development
and land use trends and research ways to continually improve our services and processes. We strive to work with clients that are interested
in creating exceptional places and projects, are innovative and forward thinking in planning, practice, and implementation.
Our firm is a certified Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE) and is also a certified WBE through the CERT program.
Service Areas
• Planning Services including
on-going and interim services
• Ordinance Drafting
& Preparation
• Facilitation & Public
Engagement
• Existing/planned
land use analysis
• Project Management & Strategic
Entitlement facilitation
• Master Planning (conceptual
and detailed programming)
• Comprehensive Planning
(Updates & Amendments)
• Site Constraint Analysis
• Market Research
• Environmental Review
including EAW, EIS and
AUAR preparation
• GIS/Mapping Analysis
• Design Guidelines
• Urban Context Analysis
(Search Area identification,
regulatory analysis and site
constraint evaluation)
• Strategic Facility Planning
& Locational Analysis
• Facility Context Studies
• Due Diligence Site Reports
FIRM PROFILE
Jennifer Haskamp, AICP
Jennifer will serve as the Principal
Planner, perform land use
review and attend meetings.
Ellison Yahner, AICP
Ellison will support daily planning
services, provide city office hours,
and attend meetings as needed.
Interim Services Team
City of Lake Elmo, MN
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RESUMES
Jennifer Haskamp is the owner and principal of SHC, LLC. She has 20 years of experience in land use planning
and development analysis. As the leader of SHC, she is responsible for the successful management and delivery
of a variety of project types including comprehensive planning, small area studies, visioning, zoning/ordinance
drafting, redevelopment and site constraint analysis, urban context analysis including geographic based market
research, and environmental review. Jennifer works collaboratively with her clients to ensure project processes
and deliverables meet their goals and objectives.
Jennifer Haskamp, AICP
Owner & Principal Planner
Education
Master of Urban and Regional
Planning, Humphrey Institute,
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
University of Minnesota
Licenses and Certifications
Real Estate Broker - MN
American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP)
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
MN Chapter APA
Minneapolis Association of Realtors
Comprehensive Plan 2040
City of Lake Elmo, MN
Interim Planning Services (2018)
City of Lake Elmo, MN
Consulting Planning Services (on-going)
City of Grant, MN
Consulting Planning Services (on-going)
City of Lakeland, MN
Consulting Planning Services (on-going)
City of Lakeland Shores, MN
Zoning Code Update (in progress)
Scandia, MN
Zoning Code Update (in progress)
Brainerd, MN
Zoning Ordinance [Full] Update
(in progress)
City of Lauderdale, MN
Zoning Ordinance Update (in progress)
City of Mendota, MN
Washington County Strategic Facility
Plan, Washington County, MN
Search for a TOD Site,
Washington County, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Housing,
Economic Competitiveness,
Land Use, facilitation)
City of Lauderdale, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 Rework
City of Mendota Heights, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040
City of Grant, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040
City of Birchwood Village, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040
Housing Plan
City of Anoka, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Housing,
Economic Competitiveness,
Land Use, facilitation)
City of Brooklyn Center, MN
Strategic Facility Plan,
Urban Context Analysis
Austin Water
City of Austin, TX
Entitlements Management, Owners
Representative, Development QA/QC
Private Developer, Medina, MN
Land Use & Redevelopment Site
Assessment, Market Research
Private Developer, Chaska, MN
Relevant Experience
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Ellison Yahner has pursued a career focused on the built environment and specialized in providing great customer service.
At SHC, Ellison is known for her reputable client relationships, communication, organization and planning support
skills. Having previously worked for a residential developer, large general contractor, and commercial architecture
firm she brings a diverse perspective to every project. Ellison’s portfolio includes projects that work to align the client’s
mission, vision and operations with the community and long-term recommendations.
Ellison Yahner, AICP
Senior Planner
Education
Masters of Urban and Regional
Planning, Humphrey Institute,
Minneapolis, MN
Metropolitan Design Center
Certificate, College of Design,
University of MN
Bachelor of Science, Art,
Business Certificate
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Licenses and Certifications
Real Estate Salesperson - MN
American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP)
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
MN Chapter APA
Comprehensive Plan 2040
City of Lake Elmo, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Housing,
Economic Competitiveness,
Land Use, facilitation)
City of Lauderdale, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 (Housing,
Economic Competitiveness,
Land Use, facilitation)
City of Brooklyn Center, MN
Zoning Code Update (in progress)
Scandia, MN
Zoning Code Update (in progress)
Brainerd, MN
Zoning Ordinance [Full] Update
(in progress)
City of Lauderdale, MN
Washington County Strategic Facility
Plan, Washington County, MN
Economic Recovery Plan
Village of Readstown, WI
Search for a TOD Site,
Washington County, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040 Rework
City of Mendota Heights, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040
City of Grant, MN
Strategic Facility Plan,
Urban Context Analysis
Austin Water
City of Austin, TX
Strategic Facility Master Plan
Ramsey County, MN
Comprehensive Plan 2040
Housing Plan
City of Anoka, MN
City of Austin Strategic Facilities
and Logistics Roadmap,
Austin, TX*
Austin Energy Facilities and
Logistics Needs Assessment,
Austin, TX*
Ramsey County Strategic Facility
Plan, Ramsey County, MN*
Xcel Energy Metro-Area Master
Plan, Twin Cities, MN*
* Completed with a previous firm.
Relevant Experience
RESUMES
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FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule for Interim Planning Services - 2021
Service Rate
Principal, Planner $145/Hour
Sr. Planner/ Sr. Landscape Architect $125/Hour
Planner $105/Hour
Document Preparation/Layout/Production
GIS Mapping
Document Layout
Graphics
$90/Hour
Half-day Rate - Office Hours $435
Mileage rate (Standard IRS rate)$0.56/mile
Printing and Mailing Services Actual Expenses