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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 09,2012 Page 12 with specific provisions related to the uncertainty of funding sources, and provi- sion for the City to get out of the contract if necessary. City Manager Malinen advised that past training included the design firm for the geothermal system, as well as the City Attorney's office at that time, both of whom had paid for that training at their own cost. In hopes that MnDOT was get- ting closer to use of BVPM and future MSA projects, City Manager Malinen sought assurance that the license was not limited to parks and recreation projects. Mr. Brokke assured all that discussions with ASU indicated that the license would be in the name of the City of Roseville, not only the Parks and Recreation De- partment. Councilmember McGehee expressed her preference to separate these two things, based on her past experience with BVP; noting that part of this process was edu- cational over the next four years; and also included the license fee. Councilmem- ber McGehee sought assurance that training would be available across all depart- ments, but also that those trained would be able to address overall city needs, whether in their realm of expertise or not. Mr. Evenson advised that, in the scope of training, ASU would assist the City throughout the RFP process, their term for that portion of the educational pro- posal; in addition to the practical application in doing the RFP; allowing for the most transparent process possible. Mr. Evenson noted that those three certified trainers would then provide in-house training for other City staff. Mayor Roe, noting the different types of contracts in the City, clarified the pro- cesses used for low bidding, professional services under City policy and called "Best Overall Value Process" by the City and city-specific; and larger contracts that would fall under the BVPM process. Councilmember Johnson suggested this may serve as a basis for future additional policy discussions as suggested by Councilmember McGehee. Councilmember McGehee reiterated her preference to break the request down into two parts and not tied to implementation of the parks and recreation portion; opin- ing that there may be indications of a manpower shortage. Mayor Roe opined that, since ASU was an educational institution, they most like- ly would anticipate the need for on-the-job training. Councilmember Johnson noted the role of ASU in supporting this project as op- posed to future City projects once the City had learning experiences throughout this project.