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City Council Study Session - 07/18/05 Minutes - Page 19 they had researched the process; opining that he was interested in seeking RFP's from new firms, and not from the current firms. Further discussion ensued regarding interpretation of the policy; and City Manager versus City Council authority. By consensus, City Manager Beets was directed to proceed with the RFP's for professional services as discussed; with all qualified firms provided an opportunity to submit a proposal; with a copy of the policy provided to all firms as part of the RFP application packet; noting that the policy may be subject to reVISIOn. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn provided his interpretation of the policy from his tenure on the City Council, concurring with Councilmember Maschka's interpretation of rationale for the policy. Mr. Kysylyczyn disputed portions of the City Manager's report dated July 18, 2005, quoting portions of past budget books with inclusive policies. 7. Environmental Clean-Up Questions 9:00 p.m. Councilmember Ihlan had submitted a memo dated July 12,2005 for the City Council packet outlining a series of questions raised by a recent Star/Tribune newspaper article dated June 29, 2005 entitled, "Twin Lakes Pollution Problems Slipping By." Staff had provided, as a Bench Handout, a Council Packet addendum dated July 15, 2005, responding to Councilmember Ihlan's questions and providing status reports and facts related to the environmental clean up and remediation in place, or to be implemented as the redevelopment project moves forward. Councilmember Ihlan had additional follow-up questions after her review of staff's response to her questions; and agreed to submit them in writing for a written staff response. Councilmember Ihlan began to read her questions. Councilmember Schroeder opined his preference for the questions to be submitted in writing to staff with staff's follow- Environmental Clean-Up Questions