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ATTACHMENT A <br />June 6, 2011 <br />Springsted <br />The Honorable John Dietz, Mayor and Members of the Elk River City Council <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br />RE: Executive Search Services <br />Dear Mayor Dietz and Members of the Elk River City Council: <br />Springsted Incorporated <br />380 Jackson Street, Suite 300 <br />Saint Paul, MN 55101-2887 <br />Tel: 651-223-3000 <br />Fax: 651-223-3002 <br />www.springsted.com <br />Hiring a city administrator has always been one of the important decisions a city council makes, but today <br />this decision carries even more weight given the financial and service delivery challenges facing local <br />governments and the demand for creative thinking and results-oriented collaboration. In our role as <br />executive search consultants, Springsted is committed to working closely with the City of Elk River to <br />conduct a thorough, well-executed search that identifies qualified candidates with proven leadership <br />experience and management talent for your consideration. We can assist the City in its identification of <br />an interim administrator who can provide oversight of municipal programs and services, assist in the <br />development of the 2012 budget, and guide the City through the transition to a new City Administrator. <br />Springsted has extensive experience consulting with governing bodies and conducting local government <br />executive searches. We approach every project by establishing good two-way communication and trust <br />with the governing body; understanding the city's current needs and future goals; and providing elected <br />officials with thorough candidate research. <br />The Springsted consultant team assigned to the Elk River project includes Sharon Klumpp and David <br />Unmacht. Both consultants have awell-established track record of helping local governments recruit and <br />select experienced administrators and department heads. <br />A description of the general search process follows. Being responsive to your needs is important to us; <br />we would be happy to meet with you to refine this proposal as needed. <br />We look forward to working with the City of Elk River on this important project. <br />Sincerely, <br />Sharon G. Klumpp, Senior Vice President <br />Consultant <br />David J. Unmacht, Senior Vice President <br />Director <br />ldr <br />