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with a summary analysis. They have completed community survey work for Mounds View in the past. No business market demand analysis is provided. Staff is researching whether a smaller, less-costly survey as an option. For example, recent news reports indicate that New Brighton is doing a community survey for less than $5,000. The $10,500 survey is for 50 questions of 400 households. 3. Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, Inc – $28,000 This firm also specializes more in the business market and their proposal includes both a comprehensive market demand analysis, plus a 400 random sample citizen opinion survey. This firm has done several market research projects for the YMCA in the Twin Cities. Each of the proposals would provide valuable information relative to the project. Including a 400 person random sample survey would require at least 60 days to develop the questions and to conduct the survey. It is recommended by Decision Resources that a survey not occur until after Labor Day due to the availability of residents. Ballot question for the project This item has been reviewed with the City Attorney and the following options for a ballot question appear to be available: 1. As a question seeking specific bonding authority as required by Charter if additional G.O. debt is issued. Q: "Should the City issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $XXX,XXX to finance improvements to the Mounds View Community Center?" 2. As a question seeking an advisory response: Q: "Should the City make improvements to the Mounds View Community Center in the amount of $XXX,XXX utilizing a combination of funding as needed to include, but not limited to, membership revenue, private donations, internal loans, and/or General Fund contributions?" The cost to add the question to a general election ballot would be minimal, however, if a special election was held, the cost would be approximately $10,000. Recommendation: It is recommended that this item be referred to the Mounds View Community Center Citizens Task Force for a recommendation on options to phase-in the development over a longer period of time by developing priorities, to consider overall project cost reduction options, and to review the Oops Theater operation and how it would impact the Community Center operation and remodeling plans if it transitions into a long-term tenant. It is further recommended that the need for a survey and/or market study be considered when the Task Force has completed its work. Due to election timing issues, this item is not recommended for a ballot question at this year’s general election.