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Inc. <br />October 5, 2006 <br />Catherine Mehelich <br />Directory of Economic Development <br />City of Elk River <br />13065 Orono Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br />CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES <br />Maxfield Research Inc. proposes to provide market research and consulting services to the City <br />of Elk River (the Client) to conduct market research and provide analysis regarding current mar- <br />ket conditions and the potential demand for retail and industrial space at the Gateway Business <br />Park in the City of Elk River, Minnesota. The following outlines our work program for this as- <br />signment. <br />SCOPE OF SERVICES <br />A. Site Analysis <br />1. Field visit to assess adjacent and surrounding land uses. <br />2. Assess community orientation and aesthetics. <br />3. Assess access and visibility. <br />4. Assess proximity of the site to transportation options, other business centers, other retail, <br />and other services. <br />5. Determine the appropriateness of the site for retail and industrial uses. <br />B. Economic and Demographic Analysis <br />L Identify a Market Area(s) for retail and industrial development in Elk River. <br />2. Present population and household growth trends through 2015. <br />3. Present demographic and economic information on: <br />a. historic employment growth trends <br />b. composition of the labor force <br />c. employment growth by industry <br />d. business growth by industry and size of business <br />e. age distribution (1990 through 2010) <br />f. household expenditures <br />4. Summarize links between demographic/economic profile and potential for retail and in- <br />dustrial development. <br />615 1s' Avenue NE #400 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55413 <br />(612) 338-0012 (612) 904-7979 FAX <br />www. maxfie] dresearch. c om <br />