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Resume of Ann Perry Page 2 . 1983 - 1994: Director of Planning - Minnetonka. Minnesota Responsible for all city planning activities including department management, recommending overall planning and development policies to the Planning Commission and City Council, developing and administering the City's comprehensive guide plan and development related official controls, and representing the City on local and regional planning committees. The department performed staff liaison functions for the City Council, Planning Commission, and special task forces. ~.. :."':';"". V carpomIKm Major accomplishments included: . Preparation of a new zoning ordinance to implement the city's comprehensive guide plan; the development of the Minnetonka 1-394 Corridor Plan and the 1- 394 zoning ordinance; development of a revised sign ordinance; revision of the Wetland Management Program and ordinances; and the completion of the Minnetonka Minnehaha Creek Corridor Plan. A major strong point was the ability to initiate the integration of traffic and land use related planning projects and strategies resulting in positive council and community response; . . Major project review and negotiation included: the Carlson Center, a 250-acre mixed use development where the city utilized Tax Increment Financing for infrastructure improvements; the Minnetonka Corpora1e Center, a 11 O-acre office!light industrial park; Opus 2, one of the first mixed use parks in the nation; and numerous public projects (water towers, fire stations, trails, etc.); . Developed assertive negotia1ion skills that resulted in positive cooperation with the development community in achieving the city's goals of quality and responsible development. Initiated public review processes for participation and ownership in the approval of new plans, development controls, and resolution of several significant local issues. Successfully implemented an open communication process between neighborhoods and project developers as part of the development review process; . Initiated a team-oriented management approach for the planning department when appointed department director. Management skills were utilized in resolution of non-traditional planning issues such as property acquisition, roadway design, and outside agency review. .