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Elk River City Council Minutes March 20,1995 Page 3 e He indicated that a variety of recommendations have been categorized under the topics of facilitated planning, staff training, and internal team work and information flow. Bill Rubin stated that although the report identified many strengths, an equal number of opportunities for improvement exist. He suggested that the City Council solicit a proposal from Sandy Bauer from Training Networks, Inc. to implement the facilitated planning, staff training and internal teamwork and information flow objectives that are outlined in the Needs Assessment Report. Council Member Dietz indicated his concern that the hiring of an outside facilitator may not be the best value for the City at this time. He suggested that the City explore other options of training from an intemal standpoint. Council Member Holmgren stated that the report reflected some issues that need to be resolved between the staff and developers. He suggested that the City look at some of the problems and consider hiring a facilitator to work with the staff. COUNCIL MEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SOLICIT A PROPOSAL FROM SANDY BAUER OF TRAINING NETWORKS, INC. TO IMPLEMENT THE FACILITATED PLANNING, STAFF TRAINING, AND INTERNAL TEAMWORK AND INFORMATION FLOW OBJECTIVES OUTLINED IN THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT. COUNCIL MEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. e 4.5 Consider Site Acauisition and Relocation Issues for Custom Motors Economic Development Coordinator Bill Rubin indicated that the staff has been directed to explore relocation possibilities for Custom Motors from its existing location at 13913 Highway lOin the City of Elk River. Bill Rubin informed the Council that Custom Motors has offered to sell its site to the City on a contract for deed. He stated that because there is no end user for the property, public acquisition of the site is not recommended. Mr. Roy indicated that he needed help from the City to relocate otherwise he will not be able to move his business due to financial constraints. Mr. Roy's Attorney indicated that relocation cannot be accomplished without money from the sale of the existing site. Bill Rubin indicated that the City of Elk River may be able to assist Custom Motors with its relocation to another site through methods such as supplemental financing from the EDA Micro-Loan Fund or by assisting Custom Motors in receiving a conventional loan. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he is not interested in having the City purChase the Custom Motors property at this time. Mayor Duitsman further indicated that due to the necessary clean-up of the property he does not see a great value in the property at this time. Council Member Farber concurred with Mayor Duitsman. e