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Cover letter Team & qualifications Scope of work & deliverables Schedule Cost proposal References Examples of relevant projects PAGE 1PAGEhonhe:A Gh6 G5o Eh1A--:23hmaiahPolsf353 kAr3h@-: htsp:G3 August 7, 2026 Ashley Morello Assistant City Manager City of Saint Anthony Village 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418 Stephanie Falkers, AICP Director of Community Planning Click on a tab to go to that section Subject: City of Saint Anthony Village 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update - TC2 Proposal It is time again when 181 communities across the region begin the important work of updating their Comprehensive Plans to define their long-range plans and align with Metropolitan Council requirements. We are truly excited about the opportunity to submit our proposal for the City of Saint Anthony Village’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan Update, with a desire to facilitate a collaborative and engaging planning process. We are enthusiastic about working together to develop a Comprehensive Plan that is responsive to Saint Anthony Village’s planning needs, reflective of community values, and aligned with regional requirements. Our team brings deep, topic-based experience to the comprehensive plan process, including many Metropolitan Council compliant plans. This work has provided us with a strong understanding of the local requirements and allows us to work closely with communities to establish compliant plans that are, most importantly, community-driven plans. We are excited to team with Mend Collaborative, as our combined experience with Comprehensive Plans throughout the Twin Cities region provides a strong approach, ensuring a process that is both inclusive of all experiences and topics and practical for future action. Together, the TC2 and Mend Collaborative team combines technical expertise, local knowledge, and a passion for community engagement to deliver a Comprehensive Plan that is both visionary and implementable. • Expertise with Imagine 2050 and the Metropolitan Council process. Our team has a deep history working with the Metropolitan Council’s comprehensive planning framework and a thorough understanding of the Imagine 2050 requirements. We are well-versed in translating regional policies into locally relevant goals, policies, and actions, ensuring that Saint Anthony Village’s plan is both compliant and strategically positioned for long-term success. • Engagement-centered process. Meaningful community engagement is central to our planning approach. We employ a range of engagement strategies and interactive tools tailored to Saint Anthony Village’s needs, using both in-person and digital methods to reach diverse audiences. Our collaborative process emphasizes transparency, accessibility, and dialogue to ensure the plan reflects community voices and builds long-term ownership. • Focus on implementation and action. We approach long-range planning with an emphasis on implementation-focused planning. We develop Comprehensive Plans that function as practical tools, clearly prioritizing actions, identifying responsibilities, and supporting informed decision- making. Many of our planners began their careers in the public sector and continue to support communities with day-to-day planning activities. We understand a comprehensive plan is more than a vision; it is a practical tool for guiding decisions. • Integrated and coordinated planning. We view comprehensive plans as integrated policy documents that guide an interconnected system of land use, transportation, housing, utilities, parks, economic development, and sustainability. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures that plan elements are coordinated and mutually supportive, reinforcing a plan for sustainable growth and community well-being. • Data-informed decision-making. We leverage data, analytics, and visualization tools to inform discussions, evaluate alternatives, and support clear decision-making. By combining quantitative analysis with community input and local expertise, we will help Saint Anthony Village define solutions that are equitable, defensible, and forward-looking. We are excited about the opportunity to continue working with the City of Saint Anthony Village on this important effort and to support the creation of a Comprehensive Plan that is visionary, actionable, and grounded in community values. We look forward to the opportunity to help guide Saint Anthony Village toward a successful and resilient future. Contact Information Stephanie Falkers, AICP Director of Community Planning, TC2 (651) 231-3136 sfalkers@transportationcollaborative.com 25