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ESL October 25, 2021 Mr. Nyle Zikmund City Administrator City of Mounds View 2401 Mounds View Boulevard Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 nyle.zikmund@moundsviewmn.org Dear Mr. Zikmund: The purpose of this letter is to outline a potential scope of work to be undertaken by CSL to conduct a feasibility analysis for a potential new youth and amateur sports complex in Mounds View, Minnesota. The purpose of this letter is to outline a potential scope of work and associated fees related to a study we could undertake at your request. We are excited about the opportunity to assist you and other stakeholders with these evaluation and planning issues. PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK The proposed scope of services outlined herein is comprised of a study process we have successfully implemented for similar projects throughout the country. We would look forward to further discussing any specific study preferences or alternatives you may have for this project. The primary tasks are outlined below, followed by a more detailed description of the study effort on the subsequent pages. Task 1. Kickoff, Project Orientation, Tours and Interviews Task 2. Economic, Demographic and Destination Analysis Task 3. Industry Characteristics and Participation Trends Analysis Task 4. Competitive and Comparable Facility Analysis Task 5. Market Outreach, Interviews and Surveys Task 6. Facility Recommendations and Utilization Analysis Task 7. Cost Analysis Task 8. Economic Impact Analysis Task 9. Preparation and Presentation of Final Report An outline of the specific steps and components of each of these tasks is provided below and on the following pages. Task 1. Kickoff, Project Orientation, Tours and Interviews As an initial task in the engagement, we will work with City of Mounds View representatives and other key stakeholders to establish the specific project goals and timeframe. An initial planning meeting will take place to collect pertinent project data and to identify the local organizations, officials and others that we will need to meet with at the study's outset. This is a critical first step, and we will spend several days in the community conducting local interviews, reviewing existing data and visiting existing area youth/amateur sports facilities, visitor industry/hospitality infrastructure and other amenities. We expect to undertake in -person travel, however, should health concerns surrounding the current COVID-19 pandemic prevent or limit an in -person visit, we would work with you and other stakeholders to conduct telephone and/or video conference calls. We will connect with key project stakeholders to obtain background information related to the project. These interviews could include individuals such as elected and appointed City representatives, current and potential new youth and amateur sports complex users and user groups, area hoteliers, hospitality and service industry representatives, and other community groups and stakeholders. These meetings will focus on understanding conditions with regard to local market characteristics, facility needs and the opportunities that future investment in the youth and amateur sports complex sector may represent. Conventions, Sports & Leisure International 520 Nicollet Mall • Suite 520 • Minneapolis, MN 55402. 612.294.2000 • www.cslintl.com