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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 09, 2012 Page 13 Councilmember McGehee questioned if ASU was the only option; and if the U of MN had been considered. Mr. Brokke responded that the U of MN uses the services of ASU. Johnson moved, Willmus seconded, authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign an agreement with Arizona State University to implement the official Best Value Procurement Method for the Park Renewal Program, as outlined in the RCA dated January 9, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $215,000, and pending final approval of the City Attorney. Mayor Roe asked that, as a result of tonight's discussion and additional provisions to include in the final contract, staff provide feedback to the City Council on those revisions. Councilmember McGehee expressed her personal interest in reviewing the re- vised contract to ensure the addition of those items discussed, such as the City's ability to purchase upgrades as they're implemented by ASU. Lonnie Brokke, directed Councilmember McGehee to that language already in- cluded in the scope of the current contract. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Johnson; and Roe. Nays: None. Abstain: McGehee 13. Business Items—Presentations/Discussions a. Discussion of City Council Rules and Procedures Mayor Roe provided, as a bench handout attached hereto and made a part here- of, a page from the Minnesota Mayors Handbook through the LMC, entitled, "Making Meetings Work,"for reference by individual Councilmembers. Mayor Roe noted that there was no action necessary tonight unless Councilmem- bers had recommendations; and further noted that this document could always be considered in the future. Mayor Roe noted that Councilmember McGehee was still working on potential revisions related to video presentations. Councilmember McGehee questioned the process for time-sensitive issues being brought forward by individual Councilmembers; and Mayor Roe reviewed the current rules in place and options to address such issues. Mayor Roe noted that he tried to be flexible as he and City Manager Malinen were developing each meet- ing agenda.