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7 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Jessica Cook <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />EXPERIENCE <br />• Over 11 years of experience in local government and housing and <br />redevelopment authorities <br />• Advise Minnesota cities on general finance issues and development <br />projects. <br />• Experience in planning, financ ing, and implementing housing <br />developments and redevelopment programs. <br />• Experience in the creation and administration of Tax Increment <br />Districts. <br />• Extensive knowledge and experienc e in redevelopment and project <br />management, including negotiation of development agreements. <br />• Experience with issuing all types of general obligation bonds and <br />refundings. <br />• Specialist in planning and financing water and sewer infrastructure <br />improvements. <br /> <br />SPECIAL EXPERTISE <br />• Tax Increment Financing <br />• Utility Rate Studies <br />• Analyzing Project Feasibility <br />• Housing Finance <br />• Redevelopment Project Managemen t, including coordination of <br />planning, public involvement, development recruitment, financing <br />options, financial analysis, project budget, and communications. <br />• Essential function bond financing for senior and family housing. <br /> <br /> <br />Financial Advisor <br /> <br />Bachelor of <br />Science <br />(Sociology), <br />University of <br />Wisconsin, <br />Madison <br /> <br />Graduate work at <br />the University of <br />St. Thomas <br />(Business <br />Administration <br />