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2004-12-10 08:54 Outdoor Promotions 970-225-1560 >> 16517927040 P 2/3 outdoORI~ pRomotIons, inc. Transit Amonities Provider December 9, 2004 Public Works Commission City ofRosevillc 2660 Civic Center Drive Roscville, MN 55113 RE: Transit Shelter Dear Commissioners: I want to thank you for your consideration for the implementation of a transit shelter program for the citizens of Roscville. I have becn diligently assisting the City Staff for over two years now with presenting the benefits and issues for dcveloping a shelter program. I have provided sign codcs, franchise samples, along with other information for their review as thcy worked carcfully to bring the highest benefit to the community. In addition, my cOlnpany has been actively working with several of your neighboring communities who are also pursuing a similar program. I helieve it is important for you to know that OPI has been cultivating and pursuing many communities because we are excited about the opportunitics here in the Twin Cities. Transtop has operated franchises in two cities, Minneapolis and Saint Patti, for over twenty years. Howcver, I am compellcd to point out that they have never shown an intercst in the suburbs or pursued expansion opportunitics, yet Roseville and other communities have bcen here tor years with no shelters. Only now, as a rcsult ofOPI's efforts, they have appearcd which I suspcct the real motivation i. not because they are excited about an opportunity to invest in Roseville. While it may appear on the surface that a local company may be a better selection I believe it is important tor you to know that over the last two years Ms. Berry has actively pursued a sale of her company. Because of the specialty nature of our businesses there are not many companies even within the United States that provide the type of services that we do. As a result, there are foreign companies who have been in the "street- furniture" business for years who have recently received franchises in Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Los Angles, Miami, and they arc very actively searching tor existing companies to acquire. These companies consist of JO Decaux from France, Publises also from France and Cemusa of Spain. In addition, there are two large corporations here in the US, Viacom and ClearChannel also look tor opportunities to acquire new markets. So while Transtop is locally owned at the present time it is not likely that ownership will stay local througb the life of the agreement. 5724 S. College Avenue' Fort Collins, CO 80525' 970.255.0979' FAX: 970.225.1560