E2. Award RFP for MCR GrantDevelopment Services Department
201 Is'Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 758-7940
Fax: (406) 758-7739
www.kalispell.com/plannine
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: PJ Sorensen, Assistant Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Montana Department of Commerce
Community Reinvestment Planning Grant RFP Selection
MEETING DATE: December 2, 2024
BACKGROUND: In the 2023 legislative session, the Montana legislature adopted the Montana
Land Use Planning Act which requires certain cities in the state to adopt a new land use plan as part
of a restructured statutory scheme relating to land use decisions. The establishment of the plan would
include extensive public input pursuant to a public participation plan which the City has adopted.
The City of Kalispell was awarded a Montana Department of Commerce Montana Community
Reinvestment Plan Act Planning Grant ("MCR grant") in the amount of $30,000 to provide the City
assistance in obtaining a public relations contractor to help facilitate public involvement. The
contractor would help ensure that stakeholders and residents are kept abreast of important details and
updates throughout the land use plan development over the course of eight months or more.
The city advertised a request for proposals ("RFP") to solicit professional public relations services.
One firm responded to the RFP: Logan Simpson. The proposal was reviewed by a staff committee.
Based on the review of the proposal and references, staff would recommend that Logan Simpson
provide the professional services contemplated under the MCR grant.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve the selection of Logan
Simpson to provide professional public relations services for the adoption of a new land use plan.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Funding for this contract will come from the MCR grant for a total not to
exceed $30,000.00.
ALTERNATIVES: Deny the request.
ATTACHMENT: Logan Simpson Proposal
c: Aimee Brunckhorst, Kalispell City Clerk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER LETTER
GENERAL INFORMATION AND COMPANY
QUALIFICATIONS.......................................5
RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE ....... 6
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ...........................8
CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING AND
APPROACH...............................................14
APPENDIX A (RESUMES) .........................15
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1. COVER LETTER
November 15, 2024
City of Kalispell
201 First Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Subject: Response to RFP Kalispell Public Outreach to Implement MT LUP Act
Dear members of the Selection Committee,
Logan Simpson is pleased to submit our proposal for the City of Kalispell
request for public outreach to imp lementthe MT LUP Act. The importance
of public involvement in the implementation of the MT LUP Act cannot
be understated. Investing in enhancing public outreach methods to
ensure high -quality communication and gather feedback on MT LUP Act
strategies not only strengthens implementation but also transparency
throughout the planning process. Logan Simpson has a long history of
fostering community interest and building trust through effective public
outreach. Our public involvement approach is rooted in co -creation.
Not only can we produce informative and well -thought campaigns, our
years of outreach and community planning allow us to know the right
questions to ask to gain meaningful feedback.
While we are not a true Public Relations firm, we have found that with
our knowledge and background in planning, and robust planning
process, our outreach campaigns typically garner response greater
than those of typical PR campaigns. In addition, our knowledge of the
technical aspects of planning and land use, allow us to bring expertise
in that realm, framing questions and activities in a fun and innovative
way, while focusing on the key technical aspects that the project needs
to move forward. Last year, we received the top planning awards in
three different states and multiple national awards, showcasing our
commitment to excellence and innovation in community planning.
Logan Simpson will lead this project from our office in Fort Collins,
located at 213 Linden Street, Suite 300, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524.
Project Director Megan Moore will be the primary point of contact.
Melissa Ruth, Project Manager, will guide day-to-day coordination and
provide primary plan authorship. They will be supported by an in-house
team of community engagement, planning, and design specialists.
Together, we are committed to delivering quality engagement techniques that invite people to
collaborate and discuss the future of Kalispell.
We appreciate the opportunityto submit this proposal, and look forward to hearing from you.
Please reach out with any questions.
Megan Moore, ASLA, Assoc. AIA
Contract Manager
970.449.4100
mmoore(@Iogansimpson.com
Melissa Ruth, AICP
Project Manager
435.640.4299
mruth(@logansimpson.com
LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE
So COMPANY QUALIFICATIONS
Logan Simpson's History - Founded in 1990, Logan Simpson has been providing excellence in planning, design, and
environmental and cultural resources planning for over 30 years. This project will be led by our planningteam in Fort
Collins, Colorado, which brings the experience of over 20 planning professionals, including comprehensive, subarea,
and master planners and designers; public involvement specialists; and GIS, graphic, and 3D visualization specialists.
Logan Simpson also provides environmental planning; landscape architecture and design; parks and natural resources
planning; and cultural and historic resources, making us a multi -disciplined firm capable of seeing a plan from vision
to implementation. Logan Simpson's planning philosophy supports our company mission —Working Togetherto Guide
Responsible Change —by helping communities protect and enhance their future through a process of co -creation. Our
planning practice focuses quality of life communities, with emphasis on robust public engagement, sensitive integration
of future development, redevelopment and public facilities, large-scale infrastructure, recreational assets, and
measurable implementation actions. Our documents are functional, with an aesthetic unique to and that celebrates
each community. The primary contact for this project will be Project Director Megan Moore and can be reached at
970-449-4100 or mmoore(@logansimpson.com. The secondary contact will be Project Manager Melissa Ruth and can be
reached at 435-640-4299 or mruth(@Io ag nsimpson.com.
Logan Simpson is guided by a team of nine practice principals and 12 shareholders. Our Board of Directors is comprised of
Bruce Meighen, Chairman; Erick Laurila, Treasurer; Patricia McCabe, Secretary; and Christina (Tina) Hart, Board Member.
Certifications and Licenses Held by Logan Simpson in the State of Montana - Logan Simpson holds an active
certification in the state of Montana. The certification confirms that we have completed our firm's Annual Report with
the state. The Annual Report consists of information about our business and keeps us as an active member in the
Montana business community. The information on the Annual Report is available on the Montana Secretary of State
website for others to view information about our company, as well as check our standing.
Professional Services Provided to 3 - 5 Other Jurisdictions + Referrals and References
Envision Hamilton Comprehensive Plan
Matthew Rohrbach, City Planner/Grant
406.363.2101 x218
Mar. `21 -Dec. `22
and Zoning Code Assessment I Montana
Administrator I City of Hamilton
mrohrbach@cityofhamilton.net
Our Big Sky Community Vision and
Whitney Brunner, Former Big Sky
406.579.9328
Dec. `18 -Dec. `19
Strategic Plan I Montana
Resort Area District
wwbrunner@gmail.com
Our Summit County Vision and Strategic
Madyln McDonough, County Planner
435.336.3133
`22-Jan. `24
Plan I Utah
Summit County
mmcdonough@summitcounty.org
Oct.
Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands
Jon Henderson, Strategic Services
406.582.2250
Protection Plan and Envision Gallatin
Director I City of Bozeman
jon.henderson@bozeman.net
May `19 - Jun. `24
Growth Policy I Montana
Blueprint Summit County Comprehensive
Simon Corson, Senior Planner I Summit
970.668.4083
`22
Plan and Basin Master Plans I Colorado
County
simon.corson@summitcountyco.gov
Sept. -Current
Referrals and References
Cheyenne Downtown Development
Charles W. Bloom, Planning and
Development Department Director (307) 638-4303
Authority Plan of Development Wyoming Cheyenne cbloom@cheyennecity.org
Envision Washoe County Master Plan + Eric Young, Senior Planner I Washoe 775.328.3613
Equine Code Assessment I Nevada County eyoung@washoecounty.us
Park County Development Standards and Joy Hill I Planning and Zoning Director 307-527-8540
Regulations Update I Wyoming Park County joy.hill@parkcounty-wy.gov
KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT
ENVISION HAMILTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE
ASSESSMENT I MONTANA
Key Staff and Project Roles: Megan Moore (Project Manager); Melissa Ruth (Project Support)
While Hamilton and the Bitterroot Valley have grown steadily since the 1990s, the past few years have seen a substantial
increase inthe rate of in -city growth. Recent growth trends are likely due to multiplefactors includingshiftingdemographics
and consumer demands, job opportunities, quality of life amenities including nearby public lands and the Bitterroot River,
and Hamilton's proximity to Missoula. Logan Simpson assisted the City in developing a comprehensive plan that focuses
on growth in areas already served by city infrastructure and expanding into areas further afield only if plans are in place
for how development will connect to the city in a timely and cost-effective manner. This vision for the plan was driven by
a robust public outreach process, including online activities and catered website, in -person workshops, drop -in events,
social media quick polls, and informational meetings and interviews.
OUR BIG SKY COMMUNITY VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN I MONTANA
Key Staff and Project Roles: Megan Moore (Project Manager)
Logan Simpson led a broad publicoutreach effort in Big Sky, Montana,todevelop avision and st rategy fo r the co m m u nity's
future growth. With Big Sky transitioning from a resort area to a permanent community, the plan sought input from all
residents, particularly locals who were less engaged or hesitant to participate. Through a record -setting number of one-
on-one interviews, Logan Simpson highlighted the value of the local workforce and permanent residents in shaping Big
Sky's future. Key concerns raised included infrastructure, housing, community spaces, and river protection, reflecting a
shared commitment among stakeholders to Big Sky's social, environmental, and economic growth.
OUR SUMMIT COUNTY VISION AND STRATEGIC PLAN I UTAH
Key Staff and Project Roles: Megan Moore (Project Manager); Sophie Frankenburg (Assistant Project Manager);
Delaney Sillman (Outreach); Ben Oesterling (GIS/Visualization); McKayla Dunfey (Graphics)
Logan Simpson facilitated extensive public involvement in Summit County's "Our Summit" visioning project to unify
the county's diverse communities under a shared 20-year vision. Engagement included one-on-one interviews,
questionnaires, open houses, focus groups, a scenario workshop, and a project -specific website, alongwith an exhibition
with the Smithsonian Institution. Accessible graphics and the online platform Engagement HQ helped gather over 10,000
opinions from residents, employees, business owners, and visitors; and 6,000 questionnaire responses in a community of
43,000. This high level of public input has directly shaped the final Visioning Plan, reflecting broad community priorities
across the county.
GALLATIN VALLEY SENSITIVE LANDS PROTECTION PLAN AND ENVISION
GALLATIN GROWTH POLICY I MONTANA
Key Staff and Project Roles: Megan Moore (Project Manager, Growth Policy); Melissa Ruth (Project Support,
Sensitive Lands); Ben Oesterling (GISAnalyst, Sensitive Lands)
Logan Simpson collaborated with Gallatin County to update its Growth Policy to address rapid population and
tourism growth, spurred by nearby national parks and natural attractions. A key focus was public involvement, which
shaped the Growth Policy's foundation on three themes: Heritage, Opportunity, and Open Space. Through extensive
outreach, community members highlighted priorities like environmental and economic resilience, growth management,
affordability, and open space preservation. These community -driven insights informed the updated policy's goals and
implementation plan, guiding Gallatin County's development over the next 20 years.
Gallatin Valley's Sensitive Lands Protection Plan was developed with substantial public input to protect ecologically and
culturally important areas amid rapid growth. Public engagement efforts included a statistically valid survey and ongoing
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collaboration among residents, conservationists, landowners, and local
governments to shape a shared vision. Through a GIS model, the plan
identified critical resources under four themes —Wildlife & Biodiversity,
Connectivity, Agricultural Heritage, and Water Quality —and offered
flexible, science -based recommendations for agencies, non -profits, and
landowners to implement. This collaborative approach fostered alignment
across stakeholders and created a community -supported roadmap to
maintain Gallatin Valley's natural heritage and ecological health.
The subsequent Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan was
developed with strong public involvement to protect valuable ecological
and agricultural areas amid rapid growth. Through a statistically
valid survey and collaboration with local residents, conservationists,
landowners, and government entities, the plan built a community -
supported vision for sensitive lands. A GIS model identified critical
resources under themes like Wildlife & Biodiversity and Water Quality,
guiding science -based recommendations that offer flexible solutions for
agencies and landowners. This collaborative planning approach helped
align regional efforts to secure Gallatin Valley's environmental health and
agricultural heritage.
BLUEPRINT SUMMIT COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND BASIN MASTER
PLANS I COLORADO
Key Staff and Project Roles: Megan Moore (Project Manager); Ben
Oesterling (Outreach, GIS/Visualization Lead); Sophie Frankenburg
(Project Support, Drafting); McKayla Dunfey (Graphics); Melissa
Ruth (Project Support, Drafting); Delaney Sillman (Project Support,
GIS/Visualization)
Summit County's Comprehensive Plan and Basin Master Plans focus on
equity, sustainability, and the unique challenges posed by its status as
a world-renowned outdoor recreation destination. With rapid visitation
growth, escalating housing costs, and the increasing impacts of climate
change, the process prioritizes bilingual outreach to overcome language
barriers and applies a resilience lens to address environmental concerns
and tourism impacts. Through streamliningthe plans and highlightingthe
distinctiveness of each area, the aim is to create a unified framework that
ensures the County's long-term vitality and inclusivity. The process will
streamline the plans, highlight the uniqueness of each area, and provide a
unified framework for land use across each basin in the County.
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Logan Simpson's public participation process
is embodied in our company mission: Working
Together to Guide Responsible Change. Our public
participation process focuses on authentic connection
with the community and empowering the community
to be truly immersed in the process. We view public
participation as a partnership and understand
that the process of planning must include co -
creation with City Staff, consultant team, and the
community. This means that community members
have access to the educational materials they need
to make informed choices, that they have the choice
to participate in engagement at all stages of a project
no matter where they live or what their schedules may
allow, and that participants understand what impact
their comments have on the plan.
This Plan must employ hands-on and digital
engagement strategies to promote intentional
engagement, transparency, and inclusivity,
ensuring all resident voices are heard. This includes
residents who live locally and those who reside outside
the region. While visitors and second homeowners have
a voice, it is largely the people who live and work in
Kalispell who create the community's character. Logan
Simpson's approach includes hosting inviting events
that do not feel like traditional government meetings
but are more inclusive and engaging. These events
range from think-tank sessions to TedTalk-like
events and pop-up engagements in local breweries
and coffee shops to plan hubs and interactive
exercises. Logan Simpson staff have undergone
training by Arizona State University's MIX Labs and
Disney Creatives in the use of immersive technology
and storytelling, ensuring true engagement, and
engaging those typically not heard from.
Engaging a diverse range of community members,
including those who may feel disenfranchised or
underrepresented, iscrucialfor inclusive participation.
Workers, who often feel conflicted between theirties to
the community and theirjobs, are a group we specialize
in reaching out to, as demonstrated in our work in Big
Sky, Summit County, Colorado and Summit County,
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1) INSPIRATION AND DISCOVERY:
During this phase we ask the community to explain
their perception of the City, to respond to other places
and projects that they admire or would like to see in
Kalispell, identify key community assets, and identify
the special qualities that make up Kalispell. The goal
is to evaluate not only what the City already has and
values, but also to encourage excitement about the
unique futuresthatare possiblethrough a collaborative
planning process. Rather than using standard
questions that encourage standard responses, we
identify key challenges and opportunities in a series
of listening sessions early in the planning process
to inspire thoughtful conversations and visionary
discussions.
This phase encourages hands-on collaboration
through a broad range of materials including
mapping exercises that allow community members
to consider how opportunities and challenges differ
geographically throughout the City.
This process allows for the conversation to start
deeper. By the next phase we will be able to bring
options to the communitythat build upontheconcepts
that they found inspirational and applicable. Building
a base of consensus and community trust at this first
stage sets up the questions and direction for the
subsequent phases.
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2) INNOVATION AND CREATION:
After age neraIvision has been developed as apart of the
Inspiration and Discovery phase, next the community
has a chance to dig in and get creative. This phase
involves posing significant tradeoffs of certain choices
from the vision concepts identified during inspiration
and discovery phase. By pushing the community to
consider tough choices, we encourage creative problem
solving, the kind that planners grapple with daily. This
phase includes visualizations that combine ideas that
were collected at the previous phase of engagement. At
this stage people can add their ideas and make choices
about distinct potential futures that are developed
based on the first set of engagement questions.
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Our engagement approach is designed to keep
community members involved throughout the
planning process, gather feedback at critical
points, and create local champions. To ensure that
our approach is successfully capturing diverse
participation geographically and demographically,
we will develop a participation tracking tool
that can quantify engagement based on certain
characteristics. We will use this system to track
participation from in -person events as well as online
engagement to identify where we may need to pivot
our approach to better engage underrepresented
community members.
Our expertise in Design and Planning makes our
public engagement stand out. That's why we tie
in key indicators and metrics to land use in the
public engagement process. We will work with the
City to curate a list of key metrics to facilitate the
right discussions with the public about how they
want their land use to evolve.
KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 9
In May of 2023, the Montana Legislature adopted Senate Bill 382, which created the Montana Land Use Planning Act ("MT
LUP Act"). Under the MT LUP Act, ten cities across the state, including Kalispell, are required to adopt anew land use plan
rep [acingtheir existing growth policies and update local zoning and subdivision regulations in accordance with both the
MT LUP Act and the land use plan no later than May 2026. The MT LUP Act shifts the bulk of public engagement to the land
use plan process and limits public engagement for site specific applications in the development process.
The MT LUP Act mandates that the City must adopt a plan to show how it meets the public participation requirements
outlined in the Act. The City of Kalispell adopted a Public Participation Plan in January of 2024, outlining participation
principles, goals, objectives, and general guidance for public participation in the planning process.
We understand theCityisseekinga consultantto advise on publicoutreach methodstoensurequality public participation
and garner feedback on key strategies, as related to the MT LUP Act. Our team is well -versed in public outreach and
gaining community buy -in duringthe land use planning process. Through ourextensivework throughout the Mountain
West, we have developed a repertoire of best practices and engagement strategies that can be employed at various
stages throughout the process to ensure meaningful public participation.
We understand the City has started engagingwith the publicthrough booths, questionnaires and targeted presentations
and has set up a website to inform the public of the land use plan update. As our first step in the process, we will work
with City staff to outline a Community Engagement Plan (CEP) that details keytouchpoints, engagement activities, and a
schedule to align participation activities with the City's schedule and key feedback points.
With the passage of this legislation, communities like Kalispell are required to update their land use plans, but also
rework their zoning and subdivision regulations. The shift to front loading public engagement to the land use plan,
rather than site -specific development plans, will be a change for the community and has raised many valid questions
regarding neighbor notice and application processes. Logan Simpson staff have experience partneringwith communities
on long-range projects bridging land use plans and implementation of regulatory updates. Our planners understand
the connection between guiding policy in the land use plan and future land use map, and the crafting of regulations to
implement policies, within the bounds of State Statutes.
The services performed will be based out of our Fort Collins, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah offices, with project
manager and assistant project manager dedicated to assisting the City in outreach efforts, including preparation of
materials, regular coordination calls, and attendance at key outreach events as needed. To meet the May 2026 deadline
and allow for sufficient time for the City to make necessary updates to the zoning and subdivision regulations we propose
three key outreach touchpoints. These touchpoints should be scheduled to align with the drafting of the updated land
use plan.
Targeting plan adoption hearings in fall of 2025, the below timeline provides a general timeline for outreach events,
which will be refined in more detail in the CEP. Each engagement series is described in more detail in Section 4 Public
Participation of this proposal.
ENGAGEMENT SERIES 1:
INSPIRATION & DISCOVERY
ENGAGEMENT SERIES 2:
INNOVATION &CREATION
ENGAGEMENT SERIES 3:
CELEBRATION &CONFIRMATION
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EDUCATION
Master of Architecture, University of
Colorado at Denver, 2005
Master of Landscape Architecture,
University of Colorado at Denver, 2005
Graduate Certificate in Historic
Preservation, University of Colorado at
Denver, 2005
B.S. in Architectural Studies, University
of Illinois at Urbana -Champaign, 2001
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
American Planning Association
American Institute of Architects
American Society of Landscape
Architects
AS CONTRACT MANAGER,
MEGAN WILL COMMIT 10% OF
HER OVERALL AVAILABILTY
FOR OVESIGHT AND REVIEW
Megan is an urban designer with extensive experience in planning and design at a wide
range ofscales. She specializes in comprehensive, subarea, and corridor planning with a key
focus on urban revitalization and redevelopment. With nearly 20 years of experience, she is
alreadythe recipient of more than 30 design and planning awards. Her planning capabilities
are enhanced by her background in architecture and landscape architecture, giving her a
unique perspective into urban design strategies and solutions and implementing policy
guidance to create human -scale places. She brings specialized expertise to these unique
environments with over 15 years of experience in ski resort towns and mountain areas,
including her work on the 2012 Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan. Megan carries a deep
understanding of the use and development of graphics to convey intent, procedures, and
processes necessitated by planning guidelines.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Bozeman Community Plan, Montana
• Envision Gallatin Growth Policy, Montana
• Envision Three Forks Growth Policy, Montana
• Envision Hamilton Comprehensive Plan, Montana
• Town of Jackson/Teton County Comprehensive Plan and Character Districts; Land
Development Regulations Update; and Workforce Housing Action Plan, Wyoming
• Blueprint Summit Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Jefferson County Plan and Regulation Update. Colorado
• McCall Downtown Plan; McCall in Motion Comprehensive Plan and Transportation
Plan; and Workforce Housing Study, Idaho
• Our Big Sky Community Vision and Strategic Plan, Montana
• Winter Park Town Master Plan, Colorado
• Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan and Town Hall Subarea Plan, Colorado
• Mountain Village Comprehensive Plan (2011), Colorado
• Elevate Eagle Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Fruita Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Gypsum -Eagle River Area Plan, Colorado
• PIanGMF Comprehensive Plan, Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
• Rapid City Comprehensive Plan, South Dakota
• Our Summit Community Vision Plan, Utah
• Plan Ogden General Plan, and Station Area Plans, Utah
• Wasatch Canyons General Plan, Salt Lake County, Utah
• Mountain Accord, Municipalities, Agencies, and Ski Areas of Salt Lake, Summit, and
Wasatch Counties, Utah
• Solider Flats Small Area Plan, Salt Lake County, Utah
• Alta Town Center Master Plan, Utah
• Uniquely Driggs Comprehensive, Idaho
• ReEnvision Victor Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Teton County Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Washoe County Comprehensive Plan and Subarea Plans, Nevada
• Seven Trails Master Plan and Town Center Development Plan, Douglas, Wyoming
• Cody Comprehensive Plan, Wyoming
• Laramie Growth Area Plan. Albany County & Laramie, Wyoming
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LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE
EDUCATION
Master Urban and Regional Planning,
University of Florida, 2022
GIS Certificate,
University of Florida, 2022
B.A. Environmental Policy, minor
in Economics, Western Washington
University, 2017
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
American Planning Association
Montana Association of Planners (MAP)
Member
WYOPASS Board Member
40-50% AVAI LABILITY AT KEY
PROD ECT M I LESTON ES
Melissa is an AICP certified community planner with experience working in communities
across the mountain in both the public and the private sector, ranging from public
participation and engagement to long-range comprehensive plans and land use code
drafting. Her background living and growing up in multiple ski towns has given her a unique
perspective and passion for affordable housing and its impact on community character. So
much so in fact, that Melissa's passion for affordable housing policy brought her into the
planning field originally and her desire to help communities address affordable housing
challenges drove her to pursue her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning with a GIS
certificate. Melissa's background in science and policy analysis has provided her with the
skills to effectively communicate complex and highly technical concepts and processes to
the public. She has a deep understanding of the impact of development pressures upon
rural and agricultural communities and has extensive project experience working with
communities to ensure positive outcomes.
Melissa is also a trained mediator through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture and is
skilled at public engagement and outreach development and facilitation. Recently, she has
helped facilitate conversations related to short term rental regulations, affordable housing
provision, and has led community workshops analyzing growth and development policies
for various communities.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan. Bozeman, Montana
• Hamilton Land Use Code Assessment, Montana
• Three Forks Growth Policy, Montana
• Blueprint Summit County Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Jefferson County Plan and Regulation Update. Colorado
• Gem County Comprehensive Plan +Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Update,
Idaho
• ReEnvision Victor Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Rexburg Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Douglas County Comprehensive Plan, Nevada
• Washoe County Master Plan Update + Equine Code Assessment, Nevada
• Cheyenne DDA Downtown Plan of Development, Wyoming
• Jackson/Teton Growth Management Plan Update + Review; Land Development
Regulations Update; Affordable Housing Linkage Policy. Jackson/Teton County,
Wyoming
• Engage Evansville Comprehensive Plan, Wyoming
• Casper Mountain Land Use Plan, Wyoming
• Natrona County Zoning Resolution Rewrite, Wyoming
• Laramie Growth Area Plan. Albany County & Laramie, Wyoming
• Pine Bluffs Community Plan, Wyoming
• Park County Development Standards and Regulations, Wyoming
• DOLA DLG Land Use and Housing Laws Implementation. State of Colorado
• DOLA Local Housing Commitment Planning Consultant. State of Colorado
• Manitou Springs Zoning and Subdivision Code Updates, Colorado
• Silt Housing Needs Assessment & Code Update, Colorado
• Pagosa Springs Land Use Development Code Rewrite, Colorado
• Woodland Park Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code Update, Colorado
L O G A N S I M P S O N
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EDUCATION
Master of City and Metropolitan
Planning, Small and Resort Town
Planning, University of Utah, 2022
B.A., Environmental Studies, St.
Lawrence University, 2017
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
American Planning Association
Western Night Skies Council
Sophie is a planner with experience in both municipal and private consulting planning roles.
Sophie has worked on planning projects in urban and rural communities throughout the
Mountain West. With over 6 years of experience, including roles with the Town of Springdale
and Park City Municipal, she is well-acquainted with mountain areas and ski resort towns.
She has experience in community development, land use and zoning code authorship,
active transportation, open space planning, and Gateway Natural Amenity Region (GNAR)
Planning. Sophie has managed projects that have received recognition from the Utah
Chapter of the American Plan ningAssociation (APA), SmallTown and Rural Planning Division
of the APA as well as the University of Utah's Department of City and Metropolitan Planning.
Workingwith aTownsuch as Kalispell is personal for Sophie. Havingbeen raised in Park City,
Utah, and competing as an alpine ski racer throughout the country, Sophie has witnessed
firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come from a community centered around
access to the outdoors and tourism. Having lived in them, Sophie understands the
complexities of these small towns. She is now driven to help them retain their identities and
proactively address issues, both existing and to come, that are fundamental to the survival
of a community centered around mountain life.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Blueprint Summit Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Summit County Workforce Housing Land Use Development Code Audit, Colorado
• Estes Park Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Alamosa County Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Eagle Affordable Housing Accelerator Project, Colorado
• Pagosa Springs Land Use Development Code Update, Colorado
• Manitou Springs Zoning and Subdivision Code Update, Colorado
• Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan Update, Idaho
• Gem County Comprehensive Plan +Zoning and Subdivision Regulations Update,
Idaho
• Lewiston Comprehensive Plan Update, Idaho
• Bozeman Unified Development Ordinance, Montana
• Envision Three Forks Growth Policy, Montana
• Three Forks Comprehensive Plan, Montana
• Henderson Strong Comprehensive Plan, Nevada
• Deer Valley Open Space Plan, Park City, Utah
25% OF OVERALL AVAILABILITY • Utah Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan, Utah
• Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities North Benchpump Station Community
Outreach, Utah
• Our Summit Vision and Strategic Plan, Utah
• Wasatch Front Range Council (WFRC) Ogden Unified Development Ordinance. Utah
• Cache County General Plan, Utah
• Moab Strategic Plan Workshop, Utah
• Moab and Spanish Valley Water Utility Management Plan, Utah
• Springdale Virgin River Management Plan (VRMP), Utah
• Summit County Rail Trail Corridor Plan, Utah *
• Natrona County Zoning Resolution Rewrite, Wyoming
• Park County Development Standards and Regulations, Wyoming
• Pine Bluffs Community Plan, Wyoming
• Caldwell Comprehensive Plan. Idaho
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EDUCATION
B.S., Community, Environment, and
Development, Minor in Geographical
Information Science, Penn State
University, 2021
10-20% OF OVERALL
AVAILABILITY
Ben is a GIS Analyst with experience in both environmental and community planning. His
expertise lies in cartography, data management, modeling, graphicdesign, and GIS analysis.
Ben fills many roles, primarily guiding geospatial modeling and cartographic design for
comprehensive plans, open space, and redevelopment analysis. He is skilled at applying
related software such as Esri products, Carto, Mapbox, and the Adobe Creative Suite to
database management, mapping, and design. In addition, Ben leads GIS 3-D visualization
and design through Esri's City Engine and ArcGIS Urban, which are used to bring engaging
alternatives to public engagement and scenario modeling, and has been instrumental in
developing and utilizing the Mobile Immersion Lab.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Blueprint Summit County Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• Estes Park Comprehensive Plan, Colorado
• CSU Utility Geospatial Planning Base Model, Colorado Springs Utilities, Colorado
• Jefferson County Plan and Regulation Update. Colorado
• Rapid City Comprehensive Plan, South Dakota
• Our Summit Community Vision Plan, Utah
• Plan Ogden General Plan, and Station Area Plans, Utah
• Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan, Montana
• Rexburg Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Sandpoint Comprehensive Plan, Idaho
• Washoe County Comprehensive Plan and Subarea Plans, Nevada
• Tomorrow's Mesa General Plan Update, Arizona
• Growth and Development Model, Phoenix, Arizona
• Chandler South Arizona Avenue Area Plan and Design Guidelines, Arizona
• Laramie/Albany Growth Plan, Wyoming
• Sun Valley Area Drainage Master Plan Update, Arizona
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EDUCATION
MUP, Urban Design & Housing/
Neighborhood Development, Harvard
University Graduate School of Design,
2019
B.A., Environmental Studies, Hamilton
College, 2013
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners
(AICP)
10-20% OF OVERALL
AVAILABILITY
McKayla is a planner and designer with seven years of experience supporting communities
build healthy, equitable, and sustainable places. From advancing initiatives around
affordable housing, health equity, and activetransportation, McKayla's approach to projects
is community -centered and holistic. McKayla is experienced in comprehensive planning,
land use code writing, public meeting facilitation, GIS mapping, and graphic design.
Priorto Logan Simpson, McKayla worked as a long-range planner fortheCity of Bellingham,
Washington, where she facilitated a variety of comprehensive plan amendments and
rezones, led community engagement efforts, and drafted updates to the City's municipal
code. In previous roles, McKayla consulted on planning and design projects in Colorado,
California, Hawaii, Texas, Washington, and New England.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Blueprint Summit County Comprehensive Plan. Colorado
• Bozeman Unified Development Code Overall Update 2022. Montana
• Ogden General Plan. Utah
• Windsor 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update. Colorado
• Estes Park Comprehensive Plan (Town). Colorado
• Washoe County Master Plan Update. Reno, Nevada
• Henderson Open Space and Trails Plan. Nevada
• Lewiston Comprehensive Plan Update. Idaho
• Mesa General Plan Update. Arizona
• White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan. Maricopa County, Arizona
• Wellton General Plan. Arizona
• Chandler South Arizona Avenue Area Plan and Design Guidelines, Arizona
• Caldwell Comprehensive Plan. Idaho
• Caldwell Event Center District Master Plan. Idaho
LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE
EDUCATION
MCMP., Master of City and Metropolitan
Planning, University of Utah, 2022
Graduate Certificate, Sustainability,
University of Utah, 2022
B.S. Global Health, University of Iowa,
2016
B.A. International Studies; Economic
Development, University of Iowa, 2016
PROFESSIONAL
REGISTRATIONS
American Planning Association, Utah
Chapter
Certified Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Preparer
10-20% OF OVERALL
AVAILABILITY
Delaney is a planner with more than three years of experience in community and
environmental planning. Delaney has worked on planning projects in urban and rural
communities throughout the Nation. She has experience in environmental planning and
project coordination, community development, active transportation, open space, and
small town and resort planning. Delaney is skilled in data analysis, GIS, and development of
visualizations. Delaney has an educational background in comparative public health which
gives her a deep understandingof unique health and equity challenges and the application
of specialized strategies for sustainable improvements. Delaney's research skills have been
applied in academic settings where she led academic research culminating in published
work in academicjournals. Delaney is an adjunct instructor atthe University of Utah, where
she teaches a foundations course at the College of Architecture and Planning.
SELECTED PROJECTS
• Ogden General Plan. Utah
• Wasatch Front Range Council (WFRC) Ogden Unified Development Ordinance. Utah
• Henderson Open Space and Trails Plan Update. Nevada
• Moab Water Utility Resource Management Plan. Utah
• Jefferson County Plan and Regulation Update. Colorado
• Mesa General Plan Update. Arizona
• Gateway South Transmission Line Environmental Compliance. Utah
• Lewiston Comprehensive Plan Update. Idaho
• Utah Enhanced Hazard Mitigation Plan. Utah
• Millcreek City Land Use and Subdivision Code Update. Utah
• Our Summit Community Visioning Plan. Summit County, Utah
• Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities North Benchpump Station Community
Outreach, Utah
• Bountiful General Plan Update. Utah
• Holladay General Plan, Utah
• Mesa General Plan Update. Arizona
• Caldwell Comprehensive Plan. Idaho
• Alamosa County Comprehensive Plan Update. Colorado
• Windsor Comprehensive Plan. Colorado
• Park County Development Standards and Regulations, Wyoming
• Seven Greenways Plan. Seven Canyons Trust. Salt Lake City, Utah*
• Reimagine Nature Master Plan Community Engagement. Salt Lake City, Utah*
• Willard General Plan Update. Utah*
• Richfield General Plan Update. Utah*
*Previous to Logan Simpson
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