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• And finally, I am taking stock of a few co-workers' and mayoral golfing abilities. This of course will be important when money is on the line on the course. In a few more weeks I think I will have my assessment down and will report further. Chuck • I received a call from a resident who wanted to comment on the possible location of an Outback Steakhouse in the City. Her family was very excited as they had been to many Outback Steakhouses in the Midwest and the South. She said the food and ambiance was excellent and felt this would be a great addition to the City. • • I am forwarding information on the proposed hotel/conference center to a developer in Springfield. I received this contact at the Economic Development Conference I attended in Colorado. The developer has hotel/conference centers in 21 States including the Holiday Inn Madison West Atrium Hotel, Conference Center in Madison, Wisconsin. • We met with Paster Enterprises regarding the Bridge easement. They seem receptive to giving the City the easement in exchange for parking variance and sign variance in regards to the redevelopment of the Bridgeman's site. They will be submitting a proposal to the City so we can begin to draft an easement agreement. • The Community Connection Committee met this week to discuss possible needs in a community facility at the Bel-Rae. They provided some very valuable information that we will summarize and take into consideration when developing the options for the site. We will be meeting with V.B. Digs on Tuesday to begin working out detail regarding financing for the site. We will be prepared to present draft options at the work session in June. • I have scheduled Herbst and Sons to demolish the Blue House. They are gathering permits and preparing the site and are scheduled to demolish the first part of June. I will make you aware of the exact date at the work session. Cathy One thing you can count on at the MCMA Conference is having excellent speakers. • Dr. James Bensen, President of Bemidji State University, spoke about changes taking place in the workplace (roles, productivity and expectations). • Lyle Sumek, President of Lyle Sumek&Associates, discussed tools for success when getting the community involved in governance. • Earl Hipp, Consultant in Human Resource Development, expressed the need for change in organizations. These conferences always energize.