City of Elk River
BrieAnna Simon has extensive experience in urban and transportation planning, currently serving as a Planner for the City of Elk River since March 2016. Previously, BrieAnna worked as a Transportation Planner at SRF Consulting Group, where responsibilities included coordinating community meetings and managing public outreach materials. BrieAnna's early career involved roles as a Transportation Planning Intern at the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities, contributing to significant regional transportation projects, and as a Community Development Intern in Mankato, focusing on city ordinances and code enforcement. Additional experience includes internships with Habitat for Humanity, where BrieAnna developed operational plans, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, focusing on construction oversight and safety data analysis. BrieAnna holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
City of Elk River
For people who want to breathe the outdoors, yet want access to big city amenities, Elk River is an emerging small city where the Elk and Mississippi Rivers flow together on the fringe of the Twin Cities and where the heart is powered by its nature so you are energized and inspired to make a difference. The City of Elk River is located just 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis - St. Paul on the Mississippi River and is the county seat of Sherburne County. The city covers an area of 44 square miles which makes it one of the largest land based cities in the state. Elk River is home to more than 23,000 residents and is comprised of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial businesses. The city continues to develop while at the same time retains its historical perspective and small town flavor. Highways 10, 169, 101 and nearby Interstate 94 provide fast and easy access to the greater metropolitan area of the twin cities. Elk River received the designation of “Energy City” by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative in October of 1997 and in 2008 was designated as a Minnesota Energy City by the State Legislature.