2.c WSB_Scandia presentationProposal for On Call
Planning Support Services
September 23, 2022
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Forge ahead.
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and
construction services. Together, our staff improves the way people engage with communities,
transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services that seamlessly integrate
planning, design and implementation.
600+
STAFF
30+
SERVICE AREAS
15
OFFICES
5
STATES
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WSB Planning Services
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•Maple Grove
•Wayzata
•Elko New Market
•Norwood Young America
•Sunfish Lake
•North Branch
•Brooklyn Park
Ongoing Planning and Economic
Development Services
•Litchfield
•Long Lake
•Mahtomedi
•Tonka Bay
•Wyoming
•Lent Township
•North St. Paul
•Denmark Township
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The staff at WSB are energized and
excited. Prior work experiences along
with WSB projects means that people
know and work well with each other.
The structure of WSB emphasizes
collaboration and engagement and the
team selected is a core group that will
provide seamless responsiveness to
Scandia’s needs.
Experience Working Together
Lori Johnson, AICP
Project Manager
• 25+ years of experience in a municipal planning department—the City
of Blaine.
• Managed two planners as well as the day to day functions of the
Planning Department.
• Project management
• Site plan and application review
• Public participation
• Long range planning
• Residential, commercial and industrial plan review and implementation
• Effective communication with city councils, planning commissions,
developers, real estate professionals, residents
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Jared Johnson
Land Use Planner
• Day to day planning
• Long range planning
• Public engagement strengths
• Code interpretation
• Processes land use applications
• Writes staff reports
• Presents to Planning Commission and City Councils.
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•Lori will act as the Lead Planner for the City of Scandia. All land use related questions,
applications and requests may be directed to Lori for processing. Lori will utilize Jared and
Ryan when possible to complete reviews and write reports, to provide an opportunity for
cost savings for the city. Lori will lead and supervise Jared and Ryan to ensure quality
work is being provided for the city.
•Lori will attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings as deemed necessary by
the City Administrator. This could mean that she attends each meeting every month if
that is what is desired.
•Lori will assist with code compliance issues as directed by city staff. Care will be taken to
make code enforcement as efficient and cost effective as possible.
•With Lori’s supervision, Jared and Ryan will carry out all research and other analyses
associated with this position.
•In-office hours will be made available in consultation with city staff and WSB.
THANK YOU
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