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GOV TRAINING SERVICE Fax:612-223-5307 Dec 11 '97 17:46 P.02/04 Government Training Serviced _ _^ Suite 401 �r 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-2240 im I Phone:612/222-7409 FAX:612/223-5307 E-mail address:gts@mngts.org • • MEMORANDUM DATE: December 31, 1996 TO: Dick Abraham, City Administrator FROM: Mary Sabatke, Program Development Specialist SUBJECT: Council Goal-Setting,Team Building Retreat Government Training Service(GTS)is pleased to present a proposal to facilitate a Goal Setting and Team Building Session for the City Council of Lake City on February 1, 1997. This session would also examine and clarify the roles of the Council as it relates to formal and informal groups, committees and citizens. I am enclosing a proposed agenda along with consultant information and related costs associated with using Barbara Arney, consultant under contract to GTS. I have confirmed Barbara's availability on that date. You are perhaps familiar with Barbara as she has worked with GTS for many year§, on staff and as our lead Minnesota facilitator for. Council and Board Retreats,as well as our trainer in the area . of citizen and customer service. The following is an estimate of process and related costs for an initial one-day retreatifor the Council: Barbara would conduct individual telephone interviews with you,the Mayor and the Council. Based in part on the results of her information gathering,the agenda for the session would be designed to target issues related to roles and responsibilities;identify critical issues and concerns for the next two to four years; list,clarify and prioritize goals and develop an implementation plan. Upon completion of the one-day retreat;Barbara would prepare a written summary report. The cost for this initial session would be$2300 plus the consultant's travel expenses(mileage at $31/mile and one overnight accommodation)and a per person fee for any Instrument and handout materials (see suggested use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator). This feeiwould cover the time associated with: • Confidentialtelephone interviews • Review of pertinent materials • Design and preparation of session activities and details • Discussion of agenda and arrangements with you • Facilitation of the one-day session • Preparation of a written summary report • • Travel An Equal oppcMunkr Educator and Employer • Member organizations Minnesota Association of Townships Minnesota Community Colleges Association of Minnesota Counties Mirnrrsota Regional Development State of Minnesota League of Minnesota Cities Organizations University of Minnesota CJ Printed ort Recycled Paper