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City Council Minutes Page 10 <br /> November 18,2019 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Portner stated Phase 1 is setting up the cost matrix for sponsorships,then taking <br /> that data and utilizing it in Phase 2 to sell/market the sponsorships. He noted, for <br /> the sponsors,there would need to be statistics to support the funds collected each <br /> year. He stated they could add language stating one firm is required to complete both <br /> phases. <br /> Councilmember Ovall suggested removing the list of itemized expenses and let the <br /> firm determine what those costs would be versus giving them ideas in items to <br /> charge back. <br /> Council concurred one firm should be required to do both phases. <br /> Councilmember Ovall expressed concerns with paying a consultant a lot of money <br /> without warranties if they fall through with being able to deliver what was promised <br /> in sponsorships. <br /> It was noted Council can reject proposals if they are not happy with them,but it <br /> wouldn't hurt to send the RFP out to see what it generates. <br /> Councilmember Christianson questioned if staff has engaged any interest to area <br /> businesses regarding naming rights of the multipurpose facility. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated a business owner is not going to commit unless they <br /> see the metrics. <br /> Mr. Portner stated he has mixed feelings about sponsorships because not many city <br /> facilities are named,but he doesn't know if they are not named because cities don't <br /> seek it out or if there is generally not any interest by the area businesses. He <br /> discussed past fundraising efforts and noted Elk RiverFest didn't generate a great <br /> amount in donations. He further discussed The Taste of Elk River and Hockey Day <br /> Minnesota. <br /> 9.4 Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. <br /> Heritage Preservation Commission <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated there has been a lack of substance to these meetings <br /> noting the group talks but doesn't follow through. She further noted missed <br /> conferences. She questioned if this group could be tapped into other projects. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard suggested merging the work of this group into the <br /> Planning Commission. <br /> UREJ <br />