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City of Lake Elmo <br />Residential Survey Research Proposal <br />April 2026 <br />systems, insuring both access to the most current analysis programs and confidentiality of the <br />data set. <br />The City of Lake Elmo will be presented with bound copies of the final report highlighting all <br />the major findings of the study. The Morris Leatherman Company will also speak to any major <br />differences from and similarities with the past studies of the community, when applicable, in <br />addition to other communities. A volume of all computer-generated cross tabulations and other <br />multivariate statistical techniques will also be included. <br />PROJECT SCHEDULE: <br />1. Planning with City Council Members, City Staff, and/or relevant individuals to establish the <br />topics to be covered in the survey. Based on these topic concepts, the Morris Leatherman <br />Company would word specific, neutral questions. This activity can be completed by a meeting, <br />telephone and/or e-mail, depending on client wishes, within two weeks of the initiation of the <br />contract. <br />2. Structuring of questions and final approval of the survey instrument. These activities are <br />usually completed within three weeks of the discussion of topics to be covered in the survey. <br />3. Final determination of the field dates for interviewing. <br />4. Pre-testing and, if needed, approval of resulting revisions. This activity is usually completed <br />by the second day of fieldwork. <br />5. Completion of all fieldwork within a two-to-three week period. <br />6. Computer analysis and preparation of written report. All analytical tests and commentary will <br />be available within six weeks after completion of the fieldwork. <br />7. Delivery of the final written report to the City of Lake Elmo, including presentation graphics. <br />Afterwards, telephone consultation, as the need arises, will be provided about the study’s <br />findings and implications. <br />PROJECT COSTS: <br />The cost of a survey is driven by two factors: sample size and questionnaire length. The cost to <br />conduct a 50 question survey would be $20,000.00. Each additional question would be $200.00. <br />The typical city survey is between 100 and 160 questions and typically costs between $26,000 <br />and $34,000. <br />As company policy, the Morris Leatherman Company requires one-half of the cost prior to the <br />commencement of fieldwork; the remainder is due upon delivery of the final written report. <br />Unless otherwise arranged, the Morris Leatherman Company invoices clients for the initial