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I Ie I I I I I I I " I I I I I I .. I I City of Arden Hills Robert D. Thistle Executive Vice President Experience Mr. Thistle joined Springsted Incorporated in 1988. He was elected Senior Vice President in 1995 and Executive Vice President in 1999. In 1998, Mr. Thistie was selected to serve as the Manager of Client Development. In this role, he oversees 17 client representatives, participates in the strategic planning of the firm, and is responsible for overall client service. Mr. Thistle has had a long and distinguished career in the public sector. He spent nine years as City Manager of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, a northern suburb of Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Prior to Coon Rapids, Mr. Thistle was Acting Manager of Sioux City, Iowa, Deputy City Manager for community development of Sioux City, iowa, Deputy City Manager for Budget and Administration in Flint, Michigan, and Deputy and Director of the Genesee County Model Cities program. Mr. Thistle brings a wide range of experience to his task. He has been successful in the maintenance and redevelopment of central cities and has directed the growth of a dynamic developing suburban community. He has directed urban development, social programs, installation of urban infrastructures and city growth planning. Mr. Thistle also has extensive experience in developing cost-center-driven budgeting systems that interiace with municipal accounting systems. He has supervised the extensive use of housing development revenue bonds, industrial development bonds, tax increment financing for stimulating and encouraging economic development, and general obligation debt for basic city infrastructure needs. Mr. Thistle has played an active role in the metropolitan communities in which he has served. He was president of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities in the Twin Cities metro area, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota League of Cities. He is respected for his innovative programming and his ability to work with diverse groups to reach consensus. Education Hubert H. Humphrey institute of Public Affairs Effective Leadership Program Wayne State University, Detroit Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration Affiliations International City Managers Association Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada Minnesota Managers Association National Association of Independent Public Finance Advisors Professional Certified Independent Public Finance Advisor International City Managers Association ~ SPRINGSTED Page 12