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Logan Simpson Proposal for Public Outreach to Implement MT LUP ActKALI PELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT . �r 'jy �. - ' "i4' • .: �i l �77�. • _rj r�.. ' 111.��YY,, -.,. PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY: LOGAN SIMPSON NOVEMBER 19, 2024 �Sr' W a L 0 G A N S I M P S 0 N 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 This PDF is best viewed utilizing the "Two Page View" and "Show Cover Page" feature found under Menu/View/Page Display in Adobe Acrobat/Reader. if printed, hard copies are best viewed as a double -sided print. Cover Photo Source: Don Petesch ### L O G A N S. M F. S O N 213 Linden Street, Suite 300 Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 P: 970.449.4100 www.logansimpson.com 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 requestfor public outreach to implementthe MT LUPAct. 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 113 Linden Street, Suite 300, Fort Collins, Colorado 80514. 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 opportunity to 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 mmoorePlo ag nsimpson.com Melissa Ruth, AICP Project Manager 435.640.4299 mruth()logansim pson.com LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE 2. GENERAL INFORMATION AND S. 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 planning team 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 Together to 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 mmoore0logansimpson.com. The secondary contact will be Project Manager Melissa Ruth and can be reached at 435-640-4299 or mruth(@Iogansimpson.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 Professional Services Provided Envision Hamilton Comprehensive Plan Matthew Rohrbach, City Planner,rGrant 406,363.2101 a218 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 1 435.336.3133 Oct. '22 - Jan.'24 Plan I Utah Summit County mmcdonough@summitcounty.org 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 Sept. '22 - Current Plan and Basin Master Plans I Colorado County simon.corson@summitcountyco.gov Referrals and References "r IF' IM Cnaric,svV. bloom, Plann�n'and Cheyenne Downtown Development Development Department pirector � (307) 638-4303 Authority Plan of Development Wyoming Cheyenne cbloom@cheyennecity.org Envision Washoe County Master Plan + Eric Young, Senior Planner I Washoe I 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 1 Wyoming Park County joy.hill@parkcounty-wy.gov KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 3. RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE 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 in the rateofin-citygrowth. Recent growth trendsarelikelyduetomultiplefactorsincludingshifting demographics 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 abroad public outreach effort in Big Sky, Montana, to develop a vision and strategy for the community'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, along with 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 (GIS Analyst, 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 2 LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE 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 Sillmon (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 streamlining the plans and highlighting the ( distinctiveness of each area, the aim is to create a unified framework that ( ensures the County's long-term vitality and indusivity. 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. ( ( KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT i WE BRING 20+ YEARS OF LAND USE AND ENGAGEMENT EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE MOUNTAIN WEST 3 4. PUBLIC ( PARTICIPATION 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, is crucial for inclusive participation. Workers, who often feel conflicted between their ties 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, Utah. 4 LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE We plan to organize public participation in this project into three fluid phases, based on the City of Kalispell Development Services Public Participation Plan. These phases are described below and on the following pages. atio n & cre 1/0 E CO-CREATION s„ 1 ..00 i v Jb <'o ram low 00 A KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 5 A FUN AND INVITING PROCESS TO HEAR FROM THOSE WE'VE NOT HEARD FROM... Wo Ai ati a� � • it 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 futures that are possible through 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 community that build upon the concepts 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. KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 7 2) INNOVATION AND CREATION: After a general vision has been developed asapart ofthe 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 considertough 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. 8 LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE TOTAL RESPONSES (Online & Mailer) i... 55 Coddle _ vs .. 29 14a Ik 04 KC -421 Rockport- - 14 O,Ide7 .. 2" P.. CR7_ _ _ _ - - - iJ 2 Pena 37 S—k Park _ _ #2' F,,-. l66 P—b,-k _ _ _ 46 Oi _ 97 S.1— S„mmi• 69 olq 14u uw 103 SryA.i RM. LEGEND _ ,Rw216 I RESPONSE Y I3Y MUNKPrlIT ( EVENTS tq A Prk Cary 16% I C-1.1 a .r Sn7dwAlla 14 Kamal U•'�" lq io :9 r+` Oakk y iW Kama 167%. Xlcwl Dau Kt Buurdvw n out. Repo Rata Rxaw k I S /�.� H—W IB6 • y.....1 Sb..e Raw � kknefer I Z% TiN.. Sh. d Da Ryraswn N?m6r d Raspauac USING DATA TO PROVIDE REALISTIC OPTIONS 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 WJ 10 6. CONTRACT UNDERSTANDING AND 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 replacing their 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 the City is seeking a consultant to advise on public outreach methods to ensure quality 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 our extensive work 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 engaging with the public through 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 key touchpoints, 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 partnering with 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. TASKS DEC 3AN FEB MAq7 k, ENGAGEMENT SERIES 1: INSPIRATION & DISCOVERY ENGAGEMENT SERIES 2: INNOVATION & CREATION ENGAGEMENT SERIES 3: CELEBRATION & CONFIRMATION LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE 14. �•v ,.: '•. . (. fr J . .t r Y . 1 . dL '! ` ►� «. � . ;Mat -"►: •. ' "�i'="� ": , ,yam. ' � 't- t • s `G. i-sir Ft • Y.^'±. � � ; �� .. _ �� .. ~r•. .. •'' .• • .•' ,- '•� ~•✓ :.T�. ;i ,.� •i. !�` ':r fey ' 4 APPENDIX: RESUMES -fwgff^ Y at .. ev • r ,. f1 NA t 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 OVERALLAVAILABILTY FOR OVESIGHT AND REVIEW L O G A N S I M P S 0 N Megan is an urban designer with extensive experience in planning and design at a wide range of scales. 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 already the 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 • PlanGMF 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 LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE C r C r ter" 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 LAB[ LITY AT KEY PROJECT MILESTONES L O G A N S I M P S O N 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 KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 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 25% OF OVERALL AVAILABILITY 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 Chapterof theAmerican Planning Association (APA), Small Town and Rural Planning Division of the APA as well as the University of Utah's Department of City and Metropolitan Planning. Working with a Town such as Kalispell is personal for Sophie. Having been 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 • 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 'Previous to Logan Simpson LOGAN SIMPSON RESPONSE 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 KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT 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 active transportation, 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. Prior to Logan Simpson, McKayla worked as a long-range planner for the City 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 MCMR, 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 understanding of 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 academic journals. Delaney is an adjunct instructor at the 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 KALISPELL PUBLIC OUTREACH TO IMPLEMENT MT LUP ACT T