Jeff has 32 years experience managing and implementing numerous planning projects that address a variety of environmental issues, primarily with public-sector clients. He has 20 years of experience in public-sector planning and administration of complex projects, as well as 12 years experience in practice as a consultant to public-sector clients preparing plans and conducting environmental analysis for local, state, federal, and multi-jurisdictional agencies.
Mr. Connell�s experience with projects is summarized below. He was directly involved in the projects, served as project manager, or provided principal oversight on the projects.
Community and Resource Planning
Navajo Nation/Office of Navajo Government Development: Community Land Use Plans
Town of Superior (AZ): Downtown Redevelopment Feasibility Study
Town Of Pinetop-Lakeside (AZ): Water Resources Element for General Plan
Bureau of Land Management (BLM): Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CO) Resource Management Plan/EIS
BLM: Casper-Kemmerer (WY) RMP/EIS: Alternatives Development
BLM: Agua Fria NM/Bradshaw-Harquahala (AZ) RMP/EIS
Represented 19 local host communities regarding potential relocation of international airport (Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Dual Track Planning Process)
National Park Service: Local Critical Area Plans for Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Maricopa Association of Governments (AZ): Vision 2025
Completed over 40 local comprehensive/general plans that have been approved by the governing body
Socio-Economic Analysis
BLM: Canyons of the Ancients National Monument (CO) Baseline Socioeconomic Study
BLM: Agua Fria NM/Bradshaw-Harquahala (AZ) RMP/EISBaseline Socioeconomic Study and Impact Analysisw, Legislative Analysis and Housing Study
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities: Housing Affordability and Development Cost Analysis
Dakota County (MN): Sustaining Business Initiative: Needs Analysis and Recommendations for Action
Completed socio-economic baseline studies for numerous local governments as part of local planning efforts
Direct experience with Sonoran Institute/Economic Profile System
Environmental Protection and Analysis
Dakota County (MN) Township Officers Association: Minneapolis-St. Paul Regional Airport Siting Environmental Review, Analysis and Monitoring
Dakota County (MN): Individual Sewage Treatment System Implementation and Monitoring Program Development
Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities (MN): Non-MSW Waste Generation and Management Study
Dakota County (MN): Agricultural Animal Feedlot Analysis and Regulatory Issues
USDA/FS: Prescott and Coconino National Forests (AZ): Verde Valley Administrative Sites Environmental Assessment (EA)
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation: Town of Superior (AZ)/Queen Creek Restoration Funding EA
Southern NV Water Authority/USFS: Kyle Canyon Water Reservoir EA
AZ Army National Guard: Statewide Integrated Cultural Resource Management Plan EA
BLM: Lake Havasu (AZ) RMP/EIS Technical Assistance
City of Maple Grove, MN: Alternative Urban Areawide Reviews (AUAR) for 1,056-acre and 1,261-acre project areas (AUAR is review process adopted by MN Environmental Quality Board as a substitute for an EIS or environmental assessment worksheet).
Clark County (NV) Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Program: Law Enforcement Needs Assessment
Headwaters Regional Development Commission (MN): Cooperative Market Development Strategy for Recyclable Materials
Prior Experience
Jones & Stokes. Southwest/Intermountain Region Business Group Leader: 2000-2004
Responsible for business development efforts in the southwest and intermountain region for environmental and natural resource consulting firm based in California. Region included Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and Montana. Managed and provided principal oversight to federal, state and local planning and NEPA projects in Arizona, Nevada and Colorado.
Resource Strategies Corporation. Principal and co-founder: 1991-2000; 2004 - present
Co-founded firm in 1991, specializing in environmental and socio-economic analysis, natural resource planning, policy development, and community land use planning. Provide direction and oversight of projects related to land use planning, natural resource issues, and environmental protection and analysis.
Dakota County, Minnesota. Director of Planning and Program Management: 1975-1991
Managed department responsible for providing analysis and recommendations to policymakers on land use, environmental, and transportation issues for the fastest-growing county in the state. Planned and implemented programs and capital projects on a countywide scale that resulted in an environment for positive growth and development. Worked extensively with private sector vendors, government officials, and citizens to develop workable solutions to complex problems and siting issues. Prepared countywide long-range growth management plan, including elements for land use, parks, transportation, environment, trails, and capital facilities.
Lorain County, OH Regional Planning Commission. Planner: 1972-1975
M.A. Public Administration, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1980.
B.S. Urban and Regional Planning, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1969.
Professional Memberships
American Planning Association: Charter Member
* AZ Chapter Board of Directors, 2002�2003
* Past Chapter President (MN)
* Past Professional Development Committee (AZ)
* Recipient, Chapter Distinguished Leadership Award (MN)
* Past Chair, Upper Midwest Regional Planning Conference
* Past Chair, Chapter Nomination Committee (MN)
* Past Chair, Chapter Awards Committee (MN)
* American Institute of Certified Planners: Charter Member
* Past Member, National Nominations Committee
Arizona Recycling Coalition
* Past President and Board of Directors
* State Chairman, Arizona Recycles Day/America Recycles Day: 1997 and 1998
* Chairman, Arizona Buy Recycled Expo sponsored by Arizona Dept. of Commerce, 1997 and 1998
Speaker on planning and environmental issues to:
* International City Management Association
* National Recycling Coalition * American Planning Association * AZ Planning Association