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Finance Officer Lund replied the retainer is for the extension of the Highway 10 transportation <br />issues Thc Tinklenberg Group has been working on outside of the RALF Highway 10 projects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked how much the City has spent with The Tinklenberg Group over the <br />last couple of years. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied the amount spent over the last couple of years is in line with <br />the amount proposed in this contract. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson questioned how the $5,000 per month retainer would work. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied The Tinklenberg Group would bill the City at a maximum <br />amount of $5,000. <br /> <br />Councilmcmber Strommen stressed the need to have the flexibility to review the information for <br />each of these consultants with the 2006 budget. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman reviewed the following additional consulting service contracts: <br /> <br />· Paul Silk Film Buying: Paul Silk is a Ramsey resident who has 30 years of experience <br /> in the motion picture business, which includes studio distribution of motion pictures and <br /> representing theater owners. Staff would like to use Mr. Silk's consulting services when <br /> negotiating for a cinema project. The proposal is $5,000 for a two year total, which is <br /> really only enough to compensate Mr. Silk for his services. <br />· I)JR Architects: The City selected DJR Architects to assist with the Community <br /> CenteffFitness Center project. Staff would also like to utilize DJR services with the <br /> exterior design of the cinema project. The proposal is for an amount of $69,000. <br />· lluman Resources Study: Staff would like to discuss the possibility of initiating an <br /> Organizational Study for an estimated amount of $50,000, and a Compensation Study. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman explained this case is meant to be a general discussion regarding the <br />consultants. The service of each consultant will be brought back individually for discussion. <br /> <br />(~ouncihncmber Elvig asked what services D JR Architects would be providing. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied DJR Architects would be the main architect with the <br />Community Center/Fitness Center, and also with the cinema exterior. <br /> <br />Councilmcmber Elvig commented his understanding was that DJR Architects would be <br />completing some programming on the cinema. He stated there is a wonderful opportunity with <br />public buildings to pull in a nationally renowned architect, and to obtain significant amounts of <br />public relations. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman indicated staff will draft the contract with D JR to relate solely to the <br />programming element. <br /> <br />Finance Committee / June 28, 2005 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />