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The Brimeyer Group, Inc. <br /> EXECUTIVE SEARCH CONSULTANTS <br /> 904 Mainstreet <br /> Suite 205 <br /> Hopkins, MN 55343 <br /> March 29, 1996 <br /> Mr. Pat Klaers <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330-1900 <br /> Dear Pat: <br /> At a meeting several weeks ago you asked for a proposal to conduct a planning session to <br /> develop the City's strategy for economic development. The purpose would be to determine the <br /> course of action that the City,HRA, and EDA should take and to provide direction for the new <br /> Director of Economic Development. <br /> Enclosed is a general outline as to how this might be done. It follows the model used in <br /> Hopkins and some of the work that is being done in St. Louis Park. The timeframe really <br /> depends on the size of the group. If the group gets much larger than 12-15 or if it is necessary <br /> to"politically" touch base with a larger number of organizations, we will have to talk about the <br /> approach, time,and costs of doing a broader participative process. It is my feeling that since <br /> this is the first time you have done this, that we confine it to a smaller group and see if we <br /> have any success in identifying three to five major strategic issues. If the decision is made to <br /> broaden the participation or extend the timeframe, we can always make that decision at that <br /> time. <br /> I look forward to working with you. <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> ames Brimeyer <br /> President <br /> (612)945-0246 • fax(612)945-0102 <br />