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• ELK RIVER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Housing and Redevelopment Authority <br /> FROM: Paul T. Steinman,Director of Economic <br /> Development <br /> DATE: June 23, 1998 <br /> SUBJECT: Agenda Memo for June 29, 1998, HRA <br /> Meeting <br /> 4. Select Downtown Master Plan Facilitator <br /> Attached are proposals from the following potential facilitators: <br /> • The Brimeyer Group, Inc. - Jim Brimeyer <br /> • • Washburn and Associates - Theresa Washburn <br /> Total costs as outlined in each proposal is as follows: <br /> • The Brimeyer Group - $3,500 plus $100-$250 in expenses <br /> • Washburn and Associates - $3,600 plus travel expenses <br /> including mileage, accommodations, and meals. Staff <br /> estimates these expenses to be approximately $1,200-$1,500. <br /> The significant difference between the two proposals is that The <br /> Brimeyer Group is based upon the formation of a "Task Force" of <br /> approximately 12-15 members. Washburn and Associates proposes to <br /> involve a variety of organizations and the general public. The <br /> Washburn and Associates proposal appears to be a much more <br /> involved process, however, both proposals anticipate completion of this <br /> phase within an approximate three to five month timetable. <br /> Each of the,proposals has indicated the final product of their process <br /> will be a workplan designed for implementation over time to <br /> accomplish various objectives identified throughout the process. <br /> Staff sees both consultants as being excellent facilitators for the <br /> II/ proposed process. The major difference in the proposals specifically <br /> F'.0. Box 490 • 13065 Orono Parkway • Elk River, MN 55330-1743 • (612) 441-7420• Fax: (612) 441-7425 <br /> Equal Opportunity Housing and Equal Opportunity Employment <br />