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. L 3/17/2006 traffic impacts are about the same as the office/retail/restaurant previously approved. The traffic access plan is essentially the same, as previously approved so public safety is not jeopardized9. Applicants Experience: John Livingston: HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING Candlewood Suites. Land and option rights were purchased from Homestead Village during their bankruptcy reorganization for the development of a non "Homestead" property. John directed the assembly of a investment group, engaged an architect and contractor. The investment group approved the selection of Candlewood Suites as the flag for the property. Government approvals previously granted to Homestead needed to be modified for the selected brand. John directed all activities until being paid for its interest in the project. You can see the project at: http://terraverdeusa.com/Candlewood.htm Staybridge Inn by Holiday Inn. John, as developer, contracted for the purchase of land at multiple locations, negotiated municipal approvals and arranged mezzanine financing with the franchisor as well as made arrangement for construction and permanent financing. Multiple areas in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area were involved as well as one location in Colorado. The project proceeded and the hotels were built. Crestwood Suites. Exclusive representative (Minnesota & Wisconsin) for Burson & Simpson Lodge Development, Inc's evaluation of the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas for expansion of their wholly owned brand Crestwood Suites (http://www.crestwoodsuites.com). Crestwood maintained 9 properties in the southeast states and wanted to evaluate expansion in this market. John undertook, on behalf of the principals of Crestwood, the negotiation for the purchase of land and air rights as well as government entitlements. Several areas were studied, cataloged and a matrix prepared. The areas studied were Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area, Rochester, Minnesota, Saint Cloud, Minnesota and the areas of Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. SPECIAL APPLICATION FACILITIES United Healthcare. Redevelopment of an existing 400,000 square foot manufacturing facility to Class "A" office and Data Center. . Worked together with the client's administrative services director to determining scope of project. Project expanded to include relocation of a major component of the company employing over 600 people.. . Managed project parameters, site selection and contract services negotiation process for each phase of the redevelopment project.. 9 The right in right out on Cleveland Ave. can be eliminated at the request of the City or the County without impeding traffic circulation. 0