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/j <br />City of <br />Elk -~-~ <br />River <br />REQUEST FO R ACTIO N <br />ITEM # 7. <br />To Item Number <br />Economic Develo ment Authori 7 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> March 9, 2009 Catherine Mehelich, Director of <br /> Economic Develo ment <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Consider Proposal from Cincinnatus, Inc. for Update of the <br />Economic Development Strategic Plan Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Staff recommends the EDA consider approval of the Proposal for Consulting Services, from <br />Cincinnatus, Inc. for the purpose of updating the Economic Development Strategic Plan. <br />Background/Discussion <br />The Economic Development Strategic Plan provides a framework for the Commissions to work within <br />and focuses staff energies on those priority areas important to the economic health of the City. <br />The first Economic Development Strategic Plan was adopted in May 1997. The Plan was updated again <br />in 1999 and 2004. The most recent version of the Plan is dated 2004-2007. The EDA budgeted and <br />contracted with a facilitator for all three of the previous Plan updates. <br />EDA President Dwyer and staff recently met with Mr. Kent Eklund of Cincinnatus, Inc. for <br />consideration as a facilitator for the planning worksession. Cincinnatus, Inc. provides strategic planning <br />and leadership development services to non-profit, business and government agencies. The firm's recent <br />governmental clients include the cities of New Brighton, Arden Hills, Roseville and Brooklyn Park. <br />Following the introductory meeting, Mr. Eklund was asked to submit a proposal, which is attached for <br />the EDA's consideration. The proposal is consistent with staffls discussions with Mr. Eklund. The <br />approach for updating the Plan would include one - 4 hour worksession to include a joint meeting of the <br />EDA, HRA and City Council. Staff recommends the regular EDA and City Council meeting for <br />April 13, 2009 be dedicated to conducting this joint worksession. Alight meal and beverages will be <br />provided. <br />Financial Impact <br />The EDA 2009 budget for Professional Services includes an amount to complete an update of the <br />Strategic Plan. The Cincinnatus proposal of $2,000 fits within the budget for this project. <br />Attachments <br />• Proposal for Consulting Service and background information - Cincinnatus, Inc. <br />• 2004-2007 Economic Development Strategic Plan <br />S:\EDA\STRAI'PLN\2009 Plan Update\memos\Action Requested03.9.09.doc <br />