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��� <br />� Sambatek <br />��� <br />Ben Gozola, AICP <br />Senior Planner <br />EDUCATION <br />BA, Geography, University <br />of Minnesota Duluth <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />ASSOCIATIONS <br />-� The American Institute <br />of Certified Planners <br />(AICP) <br />� American Planning <br />Association (APA) <br />� City of Robbinsdale <br />Charter Commission <br />Member <br />EXPERIENCE <br />17 Years <br />GENERALBACKGROUND <br />Engineering I Surveying I Planning I Environmental <br />Mr. Gozola is a Senior PLanner at Sambatek with over 17 years of experience in MunicipaL, <br />Environmental and Transportation pLanning. He is the City Planner for communities throughout <br />the state and provides as-needed planning services to multiple other communities. His <br />experience in a wide variety of city types and political settings allows him to quick�y integrate <br />himse�f into the flow of City business and to begin addressing your needs from day one. In <br />addition to his city planning work, Mr. Gozola is the company's primary author for environmental <br />review documents such as EAWs and AUARs. He is highly skilLed in analyzing local ordinances, <br />writing detailed reports, and presenting difficult information to elected bodies and members of <br />the pubLic. His understanding of ordinances and statutes coupled with his experience in soLicit- <br />ing pubLic input wi�l ensure your planning process is wel� understood by your commissions, the <br />Council,and most importantlythe public. <br />EXPERIENCE <br />Mr. Gozola brings to the table a comprehensive knowledge in the planning and development <br />field.The fol�owing is a brief overview of what he wi�l bring to your City: <br />� Extensive experience reviewing and presenting land use applications to city counciLs and <br />boards <br />� Excellent communicator who can explain City regulations in an easy to understand way <br />� Exceptional in preparing analysis of land uses and potential impacts <br />� Outstanding ability to craft ordinances tailored to specific community goals and desired <br />outcomes <br />� Understands how to involve the public in the planning process <br />� Proficient in GIS and cartography for all your mapping needs <br />� Personable and well suited for interacting with residents as a"face" for the community <br />� Detail oriented organizational skills to ensure all applications and/or tasks are reviewed and <br />completed by the anticipated deadline <br />� Skilled in developing new processes and procedures for organizations <br />� Outstanding in writing and interpreting city codes <br />� Thorough knowledge of comprehensive planning and the relation to city code requirements <br />� Provides planning review and analysis for dient cities and specific projects as demonstrated <br />by the foL�owing recent projects: <br />—► Monticello Zoning Code Update <br />—► Lake Elmo Land Use Plan (South of 10th Street) <br />—► Land use analysis for Robert Street Alternative Analysis (AA) <br />� Land use analysis for SWLRT Housing Study <br />� Permit reviews for multiple MCES Interceptor replacement projects <br />