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City Council Study Session - 06/21/04 Minutes - Page 10 gaps; public policies to discuss and resolve; ultimate Subjects consistency with the AUAR of 2001, the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Developer's Master Plan. Mr. Welsch recommended that time be reserved at the July 12, 2004 meeting to publicly thank and acknowledge the participants of the Stakeholder's Panel for their time and commitment to this process. Mr. Welsch further noted that the City would be utilizing the services of the City's Development Attorney, Jim Casserly, to provide further analysis in August and September of the financial implications; with the sketch plan and informal review scheduled for the August 4,2004 Planning Commission meeting; and formal application in September for formal Council reaction. Mr . Welsch anticipated that one to two hours of dialogue at each scheduled Council meeting would be needed. City Manager Beets noted that the proposed dates were all regularly scheduled Council meetings, with no special meetings scheduled; however, he noted that staff sought Council direction and permission to occupy a substantial amount of each of those agendas for this discussion. Councilmember Kough noted that these discussions would coincide with the 2005 Budget discussions; with City Manager Beets concurring. Councilmember Ihlan expressed concern that the City Council's business calendar was already substantial during that time frame; noting the significant commitment of City Council and Planning Commission resources, as well as additional expenses for consulting fees if the proposed schedule were followed. Mr. Welsch reviewed the meetings held to-date and use of the approximate $75,000 consulting fee for the services of Mr. Shardlow, noting that the fee would be at or above the estimated budget. Mr. Welsch also noted that there would be consulting fees for Mr. Casserly's analyses, recognized the expense of the studies being performed, but expressed