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Community Survey <br /> Staff reached out to other colleagues and have found that there are other firms that are <br /> beginning to get involved in providing community surveys in the Twin Cities. Decision <br /> Resources is still the most frequently used, but there are other providers that have been <br /> identified. Cost information has been included as well. <br /> Decision Resources: $12,500 for a 50 Question Unit Survey (each additional question is <br /> $135.00). The average community survey is 100 to 150 questions and costs between <br /> $16,000 to $22,000. <br /> Springsted-$18,500 to $23,500 typical cost range for completing a community survey <br /> Colbalt Community Research (Michigan) -Cost range is typically between $12,500 to <br /> $18,000 per community survey. The research is conducted in coordination with the <br /> University of Michigan. <br /> National Research Center(Colorado)-Cost range is typically between$12,000 to $18,000 <br /> per community survey. <br /> If Council wanted to have a survey conducted, they could choose to use Decision <br /> Resources or one of the other providers. It is my recommendation that a survey would be <br /> beneficial in helping the Council and management team understand the community needs <br /> and thoughts. Having a current survey would assist the Council in establishing a current <br /> mission and vision and more importantly; 3 to 5 year goals that correspond to the mission <br /> and vision. <br /> Park Maintenance <br /> Staff has been working on collecting contract information to be used as a comparison to <br /> hiring a full-time employee. At the time of this memo, staff has no quotes from private <br /> contractors to report on. It is expected that that one or two quotes will be available next <br /> week. That information will be shared when its received. <br /> PERA <br /> There was an interest expressed in generally understanding a little more about PERA. I <br /> have attached the PERA myths and Facts informational memo. This informational piece <br /> attempts to get basic information out to the public so they understand true and factual <br /> information about the public retirement system. Examples of some of the facts are: <br /> Myth: Public pensions in Minnesota are far better than retirement average taxpayers can <br /> expect. Fact: General Plan PERA participants typically receive $3,000 a month or less. <br /> C:\Documents and Settings\kbruno\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK9D\2013 Budget September 4 2012 doc <br />