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Sathe Executive Search 5821 Cedar Lake Road. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Phone (952) 546-2100 . Fax (952) 546-6930 Building Better Teams Since 1974 March 9, 2005 (Emailedto:pklaers@ci.elk-river.mn.us) Mr. Patrick Klaers City Administrator City of Elk River 13065 Orono Parkway Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Re: Community Development Director Search Dear Pat: Sathe Executive Search is honored to submit this proposal to help you recruit and hire a Community Development Director. Under our Exclusive Client Advantage, if you select us, we will not accept any similar metro area searches until your assignment is completed. Established in 1974, Sathe Executive Search has provided recruitment services for over 600 organizations and has filled nearly 2,800 positions. We have worked with many cities on several Community Development Director searches over the years. Geographically, our assignments in recent years have been 70% regional, 25% national, and 5% international. Weare honored by the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce as the only search firm to receive their Keystone Award which is presented to organizations for outstanding community service. Each year since 1988, we have given at least 5% of our gross profits to support worthy community projects. Our brochure provides an overview of our search process. In this proposal, we will address the finer points unique to the Elk River Community Development Director assignment. STEPS WE WILL FOLLOW IN THE ELK RIVER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SEARCH Survey, Consensus Building and Profile Development When your search team assembles to make a unified hiring decision, it is important from the onset that the goals and desired outcomes be clearly defined. For example, some team members may emphasize skills in planning and economic development, while others may favor skills in finance, human resources, communications skills, or community programming.