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e I I those. He asked if the GSA had deliverables, and ifso, did they deliver them? For example, we have not yet seen a draft FOSET document or Response Action Agreement. There was general discussion about the need for all parties to meet deadlines. Councilmember Larson stated that he felt we should take a little bit different approach. Mr. Larson suggested that we should use our Congressional delegation at strategic points, He stated that we should put a list together of what we expect GSA to do and ask the Congressional delegation to work on it with them. Councilmember Grant indicated that he is highly supportive of involving the Congressional delegation. He indicated that we should send them monthly updates. Councilmember Larson suggested that we have to call and ask for specific assistance, and layout the case, giving them something to work with, Councilmember Holden stated that we keep hearing how motivated the GSA is, but there is no evidence ofthat. She questioned if the GSA is truly motivated? Councilmember Larson responded that the City needs to motivate them, Councilmcmber Larson stated that he has seen what happens when Congress gets involved with federal agencies. Mayor Aplikowski indicated that there are things happening around us, and if we stay quiet, we may lose part of it. Mr. Knutson stated that CRR believes there are two issues: (I) how do we move forward if you choose to do so; and (2) how do you prepare for when movement starts? He stated that CRR agrees with trying to get Congressional involvement, but other factors need to be discussed. The issue is, are there things that we should do now, in order to be prepared for whcn the next round of negotiations start? For example, he suggested that the City could proceed with a discussion about density, or transportation issues. Councilmember Larson responded that we ought to work on the other terms of the purchase agreement, or at least know what they are, Mr. Knutson stated that there are things we could do internally, for our benefit, hut it wouldn't necessarily be what GSA wants us to do. Councilmember Holden noted there is a different between monetary issues and non-monetary issues. Mayor Aplikowski indicated that she is willing to go forward but not at any cost. Councilmember Holden stated that she doesn't want to spend and money until the GSA has some deliverables. Councilmembcr Larson stated there are things we can do: the City can write a letter to the congressional delegation, after the June 30 meeting with GSA, being very specific in what we want them to do and documenting GSA's commitments. He noted that here are items we can do to advance where we are, but the unknown is how we pay for them. He questioned what CRR would be willing to pay for.