Paso Robles City Council
February 5, 2025

CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Special Meeting Agenda

ADVISORY BODY INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
Large Conference Room - 2nd Floor
1000 SPRING ST
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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Pages
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. NO GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment for Special Meetings is limited to agenda items only and an opportunity will be provided for each agenda items when each item is called.

D. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Planning Commission 3 - 24
The Planning Commission prepares and recommends City Council consideration of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, including formulation of policies for development and land uses. The Commission also performs duties related to the review and approval/denial of development applications and subdivision maps. The City Council will interview for two vacancies. Applicants are:

1. Paul Agnew

2. Keba Baird

3. Thomas Humphrey

4. Mark Koegler (Incumbant)
City Council Special Meeting Agenda - Advisory Body Interviews - February 5, 2025

5. Sharon Roden
Options:

1. Interview and by majority vote, appoint 2 members of the Planning Commission; or

2. Amend, modify, or reject the above option.

E. ADJOURNMENT
City Council Special Meeting Agenda - Advisory Body Interviews - February 5, 2025 Page 2 of 24 Planning Commission
Applicant Package - Planning Commissioner
Planning Commission - Planning Commissioner
Term 01 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028
Positions Available 2
Number of applicants in this package 5
- Agnew, Paul
- Baird, Keba
- Humphrey, Thomas
- Koegler, Mark
- Roden, Sharon

Name: Agnew, Paul
Address: , Paso Robles, 93446
Email:

Board Name: Planning Commission
Phone Number:

Please provide a brief statement regarding your interest and /or qualifications for applying to serve on this advisory body.:

I have lived in Paso Robles for almost 6 years and have been searching for opportunities to serve the community in a capacity where my skills and experience can be put to good use. I believe my extensive public service experience lends itself well in supporting the planning commission by providing the necessary analytical and collaborative skills to help formulate plans that ensure the safety and quality of life that our residents desire.

High School Attended:

Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster. CA
College Attended (if applicable):

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Degrees/Major:

Bachelors
Other Schools/Training:

McGeorge School of Law
Memberships in Organizations:

See resume
Time of Submission: 01/12/25 11:21:22 PM
Attachments
- Agnew Resume - August 2024.pdf

Paul R. Agnew Page 2

DETAILED CURRICULUM VITAE
Work Experience
Management Concepts, Inc.

Consultant Instructor 2024-Present
Mr. Agnew teaches financial management courses for federal civilian agencies, DoD, and private sector audiences using student-centered methodologies (e.g., teaching to performance-based learning objectives, individual and group exercises and/or role plays, involving performance of financial functions under simulated conditions, and interactive discussions with the instructor serving as facilitator). Course audiences range in education levels from high school graduate to postgraduate.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION ⚫ NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER
Assistant Center Director for Management Operations 2019 - 2021 Mr. Agnew provided critical executive leadership for integrated operations and risk management across the Center with an emphasis on facility recapitalization, campus of the future planning and advocacy, and strategic investment funding. He led the development of a cross-functional business model and security approach for the NASA Research Park (NRP) to accommodate the expansion of Public-Private Partnerships/leasing needs and was also responsible for assessing financial arrangements associated with existing leases and partnerships to ensure appropriateness of charging algorithms and long-term viability of the partnerships. Mr. Agnew developed an integrated facility/infrastructure strategic plan that considered all appropriated and non-appropriated resources to improve the center’s strategic management. He served as the architect of the Ames Enterprise Risk Management process that addresses risks resulting from the evolving NASA institutional enterprise management model and the center’s technical project needs. Mr. Agnew reshaped the structure of local operational functions, policies, metrics, governance and organizational structures based on enterprise-led management realignments to assure continuity of service levels from the realigned functions while creating an innovative investment structure capitalizing on current and future revenue streams within the evolving NASA management structure. He also orchestrated a diverse team of facilities, safety, health/medical experts in the design and management of a balanced return to work environment in response to the recent pandemic.

NASA AMES-ARMSTRONG REGIONAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/NASA END USER

SERVICES PORTFOLIO LEAD
Chief Financial Officer 2006-2019
Mr. Agnew was selected as the first executive to serve as CFO of two NASA centers concurrently, becoming the trailblazer for innovations in enterprise level financial leadership for all of NASA by leading 220 employees at multiple geographical sites in the management of $1.3B/year in annual operations while achieving approximately 15% in contracted operational savings by realigning services across the two centers. He streamlined the functional management between the Armstrong Flight Research Center and Ames Research Center CFO teams, with the goal of creating a more synergistic relationship between the centers starting with a Change Management “curriculum” focusing on building trust and developing key leaderships skills within the CFO management team to

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bridge the functional discipline management across the west coast centers. He choreographed improved vertical and horizontal communications within each supported Center and across the entire NASA CFO enterprise to mitigate service disruptions resulting from the rapidly evolving structural environment within NASA. Mr. Agnew improved the center level budget reporting structure at Armstrong Flight Research Center while concurrently using targeted performance metrics to improve center-level financial performance leading to enhanced senior management understanding of the center’s financial posture. He also adapted the Ames budget process to expeditiously address functional budget restructuring occurring within the Agency. He provided the necessary leadership and direction to the Center’s financial staff in the development, and administration of financial systems and processes enabling effective management, control, and reporting of the government's assets. He maintained his effectiveness as the key business adviser to both Center Directors as well as their respective senior leaders by providing sound budget, financial planning and operational practices leading to detailed analysis and interpretation of the impact of policies, procedures and budget decisions, and business proposals from industry (e.g., Google). Concurrently Mr. Agnew provided effective stewardship of NASA’s resources through the implementation of appropriate internal controls that ensured financial credibility leading to several years of unqualified audit opinions - which is uncommon in the federal sector. He choreographed the Agency leadership in the definition of the accounting and management principles for the oversight of the agency’s more exotic research and leasing agreements with partners in the NASA Research Park at Ames and was responsible for protecting the centers’ financial standing by interpreting the political environment and providing business analysis in support of center plans, strategic investments, and new business opportunities. Mr. Agnew also adeptly led the development and integration of divergent, multi-year budget submissions to meet a variety of strategic and tactical programmatic advocacy requirements in support of the NASA programs leading to the approval the centers’ annual budget/workforce and operational spending plans. He employed analytical techniques to develop cost estimates for technical programs and assessed progress against planned goals as well as determined trends and risks related to center operations. In addition to his direct line authority, Mr. Agnew was chosen as a multifunctional Portfolio Lead using a matrixed management structure to orchestrate key Agency-level end user services that integrated disparate functions and geographical sites resulting in reduced operating costs and enhanced NASA technical operations. He led multiple efforts to address the dynamics involved with NASA’s effort to realign its mission support activities from the center structure to an enterprise managed structure, like transforming the agency Travel service delivery and tool deployment resulting $1M of annual savings for Travel processing operations. Mr. Agnew was the catalyst for an unprecedented innovation in regionalizing the Standard General Ledger (SGL) Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP) and Travel Services between AFRC and ARC which provided a 20% savings. In this Portfolio Lead role, he also mentored Portfolio element champions to develop a cadre of leaders in support of the Portfolio succession planning. Mr. Agnew played a significant role in staff development by serving as a board member for the agency CFO’s University program that developed an inhouse curriculum for NASA financial professionals and co-authored the CFO Community Development Framework that created standardized performance expectations and training requirements for the Agency CFO community.

He also initiated the CFO mentoring program for early career employees that provided employees access to the organization’s senior leader and promoted early mentoring and development of future leaders. In addition, he identified the need for, and initiated an effort to find specialized support for veteran employees to aid their acclimation to the organizational environment. His leadership abilities and commitment to his staff and the Agency’s broader constituencies was recognized with center and Congressional commendations as an avid supporter of the HACE (Hispanic Advisory Committee for Employees), the African American Advisory Group (AAAG) and his selection as the executive sponsor to the Ames Veterans Advisory Group along with being asked to fill a key gap in leadership by serving as the acting Center Associate Director in conjunction with his CFO role.

NASA Robotic Lunar Exploration Program
Agency Business Manager 2005-2006
Mr. Agnew was selected to design and implement a business management/program analysis function that was fully responsible for the financial control of a $3B NASA program that spanned several projects across multiple NASA centers, academia and industry. Once he developed the infrastructure, he managed the staff of key financial specialists and program analysts that provided management oversight and program control. Mr. Agnew led the team responsible for the development of the life cycle cost estimates in support of each constituent project’s resources and schedule requirements for the financial decision-making and risk understanding during scheduled reviews. He also integrated technical issues and risk assessments with schedule and financial analyses. Mr.

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Agnew orchestrated all budget formulation and execution activities for the program and led the development of programmatic Earned Value Management (EVM) and other performance measurement tools.

Prior Professional Experience
Prior professional experience (1986 – 2005) included a series of progressively expanding responsibilities that led to the full performance at the executive level to include:
• Center Deputy Chief Financial Officer – NASA Ames
• Center Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget – NASA Ames • Assistant Chief Financial Officer – NASA Ames
• Assistant Chief Financial Officer – NASA Dryden
• Senior Program Analyst
• Cost/Budget Analyst
Education
▪ California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Public Administration Concentration
▪ Coursework at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, Sacramento, CA Professional Certifications, Memberships, and Special Projects ▪ NASA Exceptional Service Medal
▪ The NASA Chief Financial Officer Award
▪ Multiple NASA and Ames Honor Awards
▪ Several Performance Awards
▪ Congressional certificate of special recognition for my support of the center’s African American Advisory Group (AAG) and the Hispanic Advisory Committee for Employees (HACE)
▪ NASA Ames’ Diversity and Inclusion Breaking Down Barriers award ▪ NASA Silver Award winner
▪ Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
▪ Member of the Association of Government Accountants
▪ Executive Sponsor for the Ames Veterans Advisory Committee ▪ California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Alumni Advisory Board ▪ California Mid-State Fair Junior Livestock Volunteer

Name: Baird, Keba
Address: , Templeton, CA, 93465
Email:

Board Name: Planning Commission
Phone Number:
(805)
Alternate Phone Number:

N/A
Please provide a brief statement regarding your interest and /or qualifications for applying to serve on this advisory body.:

Dear Members of the Paso Robles Planning Commission,
As a proud lifelong local resident, Templeton High School graduate, and 11-year military veteran, I am deeply committed to the growth and prosperity of our community. It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my applicaton for a position on the Paso Robles Planning Commission.

With 15 years of experience in strategic communications in various arenas, I have developed a strong background in government relations, community engagement and legislative affairs. My expertise in policy analysis, stakeholder collaboration and managing large-scale media relations and projects has equipped me to effectively navigate complex scenarios and governmental processes.

Addionally, my time served as Director of Communications for Visit SLO CAL allowed me to foster strong local and regional connections, while advocating for likable, responsible, and sustainable development that enhanced both economic vitality and quality of life for our residents and visitors, alike.

My heart is in this community, and I am devoted to serving our people. I believe my skills and experience will be valuable in shaping the future of Paso Robles in a way that balances progress with community interests. I would be honored to contribute my knowlege and dedicaton to the Planning Commission and look forward to the opportunity to serve.

I have attached my resume for your review.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Keba M. Baird
Paso Robles Planning Commission Candidate
High School Attended:

Templeton High School
College Attended (if applicable):

Golden Gate University
Degrees/Major:

MS, Project Managment- Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2025 BA, Management- Conferred 2021
Other Schools/Training:

Mass Communications Foundation, Broadcast Journalism Course, Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Maryland
Memberships in Organizations:

Paso Robles Rotary Club
Additional Information:

Relevant Skills
Government and Legislative Affairs
Community Engagement and Public Relations
Police Development and Analysis
Contract and Procurement Management
Urban and Regional Planning Initiatives
Media and Crisis Communications
Stakeholder Relations and Public Speaking
Time of Submission: 01/29/25 9:50:39 PM
Attachments
- Keba M. Baird, Paso Robles Planning Commission.pdf

KEBA MARIE BAIRD

EDUCATION
Master of Science, Project Management- Anticipated Graduation Date: June 2025 Edward S. Angeno School of Business,
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Management- Conferred 2021
Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Broadcast Journalism Course Conferred 2011
Mass Communication Foundations (MCF)
Defense Information School, Fort Meade, Maryland

EXPERIENCE
Regional Public Information & Legislative Affairs Officer, California Military Department
July 2021-Present Central Coast, CA
• Serves as the sole liaison for communications, media management, and government affairs for the California Army National Guard (CAARNG) Central Coast region. • Builds and strengthens relationships with government officials, community organizations, and stakeholders by attending regional meetings and outreach events. • Manages legislative engagements, policy discussions, and key-leader visits to enhance collaboration between the military and local governments.
• Oversees contract negotiations, procurement agreements, and intergovernmental partnerships. • Produces The Camp Roberts Report, distributed to over 50,000 Soldiers, to enhance transparency and awareness within the organization.

Director of Communications,
Visit SLO CAL
Feb 2018-May 2019 San Luis Obispo, CA
• Led strategic communications, public relations, and media outreach for San Luis Obispo County’s Tourism Bureau
• Developed key messaging for stakeholder engagement on regional tourism planning, infrastructure, and destination management, including internal and external communications plans, conducting outreach, and analyzing public engagement sentiment, and viewership trends. • Led public relations efforts and supported marketing campaigns for the launch of two additional regional airline connections at San Luis Obispo Regional Airport • Hosted over over 150 domestic and international journalists, generating 5M+ increased annual viewership through earned media.
• Overall public relations efforts resulted in a $4M organizational budget increase for FY 2020

Public Affairs Broadcast Manager,
1 St Special Forces Command Headquarters (US Army)
September 2014- March 2017 (Retired) Fort Bragg, NC
• Advised senior military leadership including the Commanding General and the Vice Chief of Staff to the U.S. Army’s Special Forces Command on public affairs strategy, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Media escort and liaison for high profile national television networks and talent, including Barbra Star, the Kennedy Family, Reese Witherspoon, Mathew Hasselbeck; CBS, Spike TV, The Military Channel, National Geographic and AMRG (Army Marketing and Research Group) • Coordinated with government agencies and local media on high-profile news coverage. • Managed digital platforms and social media operations to engage and inform the public. • Oversaw high-profile media visits, including coverage by CBS, National Geographic, and The Military Channel.
• Disseminated new policies, doctrine and directives from the Department of the Army within the scope of broadcast and social media to all subordinate Special Forces Public Affairs offices. • Directed military ceremonies and events to enhance public engagement and historical preservation.

Public Affairs Specialist and Multimedia Manager
Psychological Operations Military Information Support Battalion October 2012– September 2014 Fort Bragg, NC
• Supervised media engagements with military leadership and international dignitaries. • Trained over 300 personnel on digital media tools, design software, and public affairs strategies. • Designed and managed digital platforms supporting recruitment and community awareness. • Broadcast Team lead, preparing over 140 combat camera men and women for deployment Community Involvement and Leadership
• Rotary Club of Paso Robles, International Service Committee Chair (2023 – Present) • Templeton High School Girls Tennis, Varsity Assistant Coach & JV Head Coach (2023 – 2025) • Cumberland County Rape Victim Advocate, 1000+ volunteer hours (2014 – 2016) Relevant Skills
• Government & Legislative Affairs
• Community Engagement & Public Relations
• Policy Development & Analysis
• Contract & Procurement Management
• Urban & Regional Planning Initiatives
• Media & Crisis Communications
• Stakeholder Relations & Public Speaking
References available upon request

Name: Humphrey, Thomas
Address: Paso Robles, CA, 93446
Email:

Board Name: Planning Commission
Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

Please provide a brief statement regarding your interest and /or qualifications for applying to serve on this advisory body.:

I have a desire to contribute to the groth, development, and overall well being by assisting in shaping policies and projects that benefit our residents.

I have a desire to be involved in meaningful work that has tangible, long-term effects on the city and its residents.

I'm comitted to serving the community and ensuring voices are represented in the planning process.

I want to assit in ensuring that future developments respect the city's history, and identity while accomadating modern needs.

Thank you for your consideration.

Thomas Humphrey
High School Attended:

San Marino High School

College Attended (if applicable):

College of the Dessert
Degrees/Major:

Business administration
Other Schools/Training:

Hotel Restaurant Managment Program
Memberships in Organizations:

President of the PRGCACA-Current
Additional Information:

Proud resident of Paso Robles
Time of Submission: 01/18/25 4:27:21 PM

Name: Koegler, Mark
Address: , Paso Robles, CA, 93446
Email:

Board Name: Planning Commission
Phone Number:

Alternate Phone Number:

NA
Please provide a brief statement regarding your interest and /or qualifications for applying to serve on this advisory body.:

I am respectively requesting to be appointed to a third and final term on the Paso Robles Planning Commission. The experience that I have gained over the past six years combined with my professional experience as a city planner and landscape architect will continue to allow me to effectively contribute to the decisions and recommendations that will help shape the future of the community.

The attached cover letter outlines two areas that I think will be particularly important to Paso Robles. Additional challenges and opportunities in the next few years are likely to include:

1. Ensuring that future development reflects the heritage of the community,

2. Improving housing balance and affordablity,

3. Balancing the daily needs of residents and businesspersons with the need to support tourism, and

4. Ensuring compliance with State planning mandates.

I am committed to working with the City Council, my fellow Planning Commissioners, community residents and businesspersons, and other Paso Robles boards and commissions. I thoroughly enjoy my time as a Planning Commissioner, and I thank you for your consideration of my application for another term.

High School Attended:

West High School - Davenport, Iowa
College Attended (if applicable):

Landscape Architecture - Iowa State University - Ames, Iowa Business - University of St. Thomas - St. Paul, Minnesota Degrees/Major:

BSLA - Landscape Architecture - Iowa State University
Memberships in Organizations:

Please see attached resume, page 2, for complete list.

Time of Submission: 01/29/25 9:49:25 PM
Attachments
- Koegler PC Cover Letter and Resume.pdf

January 29, 2025
Mayor John Hamon
Councilmember Kris Beal (District 1)
Councilmember Chris Bausch (District 2)
Councilmember Steve Gregory (District 3)
Councilmember Fred Strong (District 4)
Dear Mayor Hamon and City Council Members:

Paso Robles is on the cusp of significant growth from the implementation of the Olsen-South Chandler and Beechwood specific plans that will expand the supply of housing by more than 2,500 units. This housing growth will accommodate a significant population increase. As a supplement to my formal application for reappointment as a Paso Robles Planning Commissioner, I would like to take a moment to discuss two areas of focus that I think are important to attracting and meeting the needs of these future Paso Robles residents.

Providing Varied Employment Opportunities
Paso Robles is a significant tourist destination with a heavy emphasis on the wine industry. The community has received accolades and national exposure for its entertainment offerings.

However, current societal trends may pose challenges to wine-based tourism. Concerns about alcohol’s health effects (recently amplified by comments from the former U.S. Surgeon General), the rising popularity and availability of cannabis, and markedly less interest in wine among members of the Gen Z generation are resulting in notable decreases in wine consumption, nationwide.

Less wine consumption may lead to a decrease in wine tourism. Should that occur, providing a diverse base of employment will be important to a healthy local economy. Over the past few years, Paso Robles has seen new business growth including the expansion of homegrown companies.

We need to continue to support this opportunity. The expansion of businesses like Beta Motorcycles who moved from a small location off of Paso Robles Street to a new headquarters building on Germaine Way is an important milestone, and one that should be celebrated.

While the continuation of support to local businesses is a key piece of the City’s economic development efforts, one “big idea” continues to offer potential large-scale opportunities. On a quarterly basis, the Planning Commission receives updates on the efforts to establish a Spaceport at Paso Robles Airport. The Commission will continue to have a role in the creation of the Spaceport, but equally important will be efforts to establish a high-tech employment center in concert with Cal Poly. The Landings project, which is about to undergo environmental review, will be another important part of job creation around the airport area.

Creating Special Places and Improving Locations that Create Initial Impressions (1) As a retired city planner and landscape architect, the physical environment of the community is important me. Paso Robles has unique places that can be further developed to enhance their importance. The Railroad Street area between 10th Street and 14th Street is an example of one of these special places. When I was initially appointed to the Planning Commission in 2019, the city

Mark Koegler Retired Landscape Architect and Community Planner Mark Koegler has more than four decades of experience in both the public and private sectors as a community planner, landscape architect and business leader.

Mark provided business and professional leadership as a Principal and CEO of Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi). He oversaw HKGi’s growth in landscape architecture, urban design, and economic analysis services to municipalities, counties, governmental agencies, and private developers throughout the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and the upper Midwest.

Mark served as President and Board Member of the Sensible Land Use Coalition (SLUC), which provided a forum for collaboration between real estate developers, government planning staff, and planning consultants.

He was instrumental in helping revitalize SLUC and making it one of the most influential land use organizations in the Twin Cities. In 2016 he was initiated as a member of Lambda Alpha International, a professional society whose membership consists of professionals from fields related to land use, economics and development. In 2017, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Project Experience Examples:

Neighborhood and Redevelopment Planning Experience
Projects for public sector clients including:
 Merle Hay Road Gateway Master Plan | Johnston, IA
 Bassett Creek Valley Redevelopment Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN  Glen Lake Neighborhood Master Plan | Minnetonka, MN
 Eco-Business and Industrial Park Master Plan | Northfield, MN  Alice’s Road Corridor Master Plan | Waukee, IA
 Urban Village Master Plan | Woodbury, MN
Transit Oriented Development Planning Experience
Projects for public sector clients and the Southwest LRT Corridor Commission including:
 Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Guide Plan | Apple Valley, MN  Greater Southdale Land Use and Transportation Study | Edina, MN  Penn Avenue Corridor Vision Framework | Hennepin County, MN  SWLRT Alternative Analysis | Hennepin County, MN
 SWLRT Transitional Station Area Action Plans | Hennepin County, MN Comprehensive (General) Planning Experience
50+ Comprehensive (General) Plans for communities in Minnesota and Iowa including:
 Comprehensive Plan (3) | Chanhassen, MN
 Comprehensive Plan (2) | Johnston, IA
 Comprehensive Plan | Rochester, MN
 Comprehensive Plan | Waukee, IA

Paso Robles
Community Service
 Planning Commission –
2019 to Present
 PC Liaison to Short Term
Rental Task Force – 2019
 PC Representative to
Housing Opportunities and
Constraints Committee –
2020 to Present
 Planning Commission
Chairperson Pro-Tem - 2020
 Planning Commission
Chairperson – 2021 and
2022
 PC Representative –
Railroad Street Ad-Hoc
Committee – 2021 - Present
 PC Representative – Paso
Robles Street Ad-Hoc
Committee – 2022 to
Present
Other Community
Service
 Chair – Hope Land Use
Committee – Hope Lutheran
Church – Coordinating SB4
project to provide affordable
housing.

Education
 B.S. Landscape Architecture
- Iowa State University
 Business Administration -
University of St. Thomas
Registration
 Minnesota – Retired
Landscape Architect

Downtown Planning Experience
Projects for Minnesota and Iowa communities including:
 Downtown Revitalization Master Plan | Excelsior, MN
 Downtown/Riverfront Master Plan | Hastings, MN
 Downtown Revitalization Master Plan and Action Plan | Hutchinson, MN  Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan | Minneapolis, MN  Downtown Master Plan | Ottumwa, IA
Site Planning and Environmental Review Experience
Projects for private and public sector clients including:
 Minnesota Orchestra Amphitheatre EAW | Brooklyn Park, MN  Brooklyn Farm Residential PUD | Champlin, MN
 East Ravine Neighborhood Master Plan and AUAR | Cottage Grove, MN  Medtronic Headquarters Impact Analysis | Fridley, MN
 NW Quadrant Master Plan and AUAR | Inver Grove Heights, MN  Minneapolis Convention Center Plaza Site Design | Minneapolis, MN  Marion Road AUAR | Rochester, MN
 University of Minnesota - UMore Park Master Plan and AUAR | Rosemount, MN
 University of Minnesota – UMore Park Sustainability Action Plan Zoning and Regulatory Planning Experience
Projects for public sector clients including:
 Zoning Ordinance Update – Landscaping/Screening Standards | Bloomington, MN
 Bluff Ordinance | La Crescent, MN
 Zoning Ordinance Amendments | Minneapolis, MN
 Shoreland Management Ordinance | Mound, MN
 Zoning Ordinance Amendments | Storm Lake, IA
Park Planning and Design Experience
Projects for public sector clients including:
 Bush Lake Beach Reconstruction Plans | Bloomington, MN  Lake Ann Park Master Plan | Chanhassen, MN
 Bassett Creek Park Master Plan | Crystal, MN
 Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan | La Crescent, MN  Gatewood Elementary School Playground | Minnetonka, MN  Park Facilities Usage Study | Minnetonka, MN
Expert Testimony Clients – Land Use Cases
 Dorsey & Whitney
 Fredrikson & Byron
 Greene Espel
 Hoff, Barry & Kozar
 Leonard Street Deinard
 Iverson Reuvers Condon
Mark Koegler
Resume – Page 2
Past Memberships
and Affiliations
 American Society of
Landscape Architects
 American Planning
Association
 International Association for
Public Participation
 Lambda Alpha International,
Minnesota Chapter
 Governor’s Design Team,
Team Member and Team
Leader
 Minnesota Design Team,
Team Member and Team
Leader
 Minnesota State Designer
Selection Board – Member
and Vice Chair
 Sensible Land Use
Coalition, Past Treasurer,
President and Board
Member
Awards
 2017 Lifetime Achievement
Award – Minnesota Chapter,
APA
 2016 FIDIC International
Engineering Award of Merit
 2015 ACEC-MN Engineering
Excellence Grand Award
 2014 APA-IA Innovation in
Economic Planning and
Development Award
 2009 ASLA-MN Honor
Award for Research and
Planning
 2007 ASLA-MN Merit Award
for Planning
 2004 APA MN Award for an
Outstanding Plan
 2003 APA MN Award for an
Outstanding Plan

Name: Roden, Sharon
Address: Paso Robles Ca, 93446
Email:

Board Name: Planning Commission
Phone Number:

Please provide a brief statement regarding your interest and /or qualifications for applying to serve on this advisory body.:

Having served on the City Council during the last year, I want to stay engaged by serving our community. The Planning Commission is a different aspect of our City's business. I look forward to participating in and gaining a better understanding of the true building blocks of our City.

High School Attended:

Central Academy
Macon, Ms
College Attended (if applicable):

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Degrees/Major:

Agricultural Management
Other Schools/Training:
1 year paralegal school - Cal Poly
Memberships in Organizations:

California Pistachio Commission 1985-2007

American Pistachio Growers- Board member 2016-2021. Chairman 2019-2021.

I testified before the International Trade Commission in Washington DC in regard to maintaining tarriffs on Iranian Pistachios.

Met with both State and Federal leaders in promoting issues important to the pistachio and agricultural industries.

Additional Information:

I managed day to day activities on our Family farm for 35 or its 41 years of ownership. I created budgets, worked one on one with employees (Hiring, educating them on farming activities, terminations, work comp issues), created contracts, attended water District meetings and advocated for water reliability for California farms.

I have participated in Lafco issues.

I served as Councilmember for Paso Robles from Oct 2023- December 2024 Time of Submission: 01/15/25 12:11:07 AM