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MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />Date: <br /> <br />To: <br /> <br />From: <br /> <br />Subject: <br /> <br />NCDA Executive Committee Agenda Item #3 <br /> NCDA Agenda Item #2b <br /> <br />November 6, 2003 <br /> <br />Northstar Corridor Development Authority <br /> <br />Staff <br /> <br />Selection of Expert Negotiator <br /> <br />At its October 20, 2003 meeting, the Executive Committee considered the proposed <br />Memorandum of Understanding that would delegate to the NCDA the responsibility to negotiate <br />with the BNSF. The Executive Committee also directed staff to undertake a procurement <br />process to identify and recommend a potential negotiator to lead the negotiations over the next <br />four months. The Committee requested Councilman Paul Ostrow, Commissioner Mark <br />Stenglein, Paul McCarron, Tim Yantos, Ken Stevens and Mary Richardson to act as the <br />evaluation team. <br /> <br />The team identified five areas of expertise and qualifications, including: <br /> <br />1) <br />2) <br />3) <br />4) <br />5) <br /> <br />Extensive experience and recognized skills in negotiations; <br />Experience in complex business arrangements; <br />Reputation as respected and credible spokesperson with key policy-makers <br />Ability to work with a staff and consulting team; and <br />No conflicts of interest. <br /> <br />The evaluation team identified a list of ten potential candidates, narrowed the list using the <br />criteria listed above, and interviewed two candidates. The team recommends that the NCDA <br />retain Clifford M. Greene of the Greene Espel law firm. Mr. Greene has the necessary expertise <br />and qualifications to meet the NCDA's needs and is available to start work immediately. The <br />proposed contract amount is $100,000 and would include the services of Mr. Greene, an <br />associate, and a paralegal. The contract amount is within the 2003-2004 budget as approved <br />by the NCDA. Note that federal grant funds will not be used for this contract. <br /> <br />Action Requested: <br /> <br />That the NCDA Executive Committee / Capital Budget Committee <br />make a recommendation that the NCDA authorize the Chair to <br />finalize negotiations and execute a contract with Greene Espel for <br />a contract term of November 6, 2003 through March 30, 2004 and <br />a contract amount not to exceed $100,000. <br /> <br /> Northstar Corrido~ Development Authority <br />2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-2265 (763) 323-5700 Fax: (763) 323-5682 www. northstartrain.org <br /> <br /> <br />