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City Council Regular Meeting - 04/24/06 Minutes - Page 35 Councilmember Pust reviewed the other two proposals, their respective costs and the advantages and disadvantages of each proposal. Councilmember Pust noted that Mr. N eu brought historical expertise to the table, given his work with the Vista 2000 program, and noted that his proposal was the lowest cost. Councilmember Pust did note the apparent lack of detail regarding the use of technology in involving more citizenry, and lack of cost for use of that technology; as well as the need for more clarity of items that may be above his fixed price. Councilmember Pust clarified in an effort for transparency and for the record, that one of the subcontractors, Lynn Vandervort, with Carroll, Franck and Associates, was a former co-worker and they still both had memberships in several organizations. Councilmember Pust advised that she had no involvement with preparation of the proposal, but wanted to make sure she was clear regarding her knowledge of one of the company's subcontractors. Councilmember Pust spoke to the positives of the "all call" approach of the brainstorming sessions and ideas to attract more citizen involvement of those not currently represented; the need for more detail and cost breakdowns; and discussion of electronic means to involve more citizens. Councilmember Pust concluded her analysis by recommending that the City Council ask the City Manager, herself, and anyone else on the City Council interested in doing so, to conduct a phone conference to further define the proposals, with information provided to the City Council for a decision at their May 8, 2006 meeting. Councilmember Ihlan pointed out that the City Council still hadn't identified an appropriate funding source beyond the HRA transfer, to which she was opposed and found inappropriate when it was taxed for other purposes; expressed her concern with the steering committee including the HRA Chair, Bill Majerus; and her concern about keeping the visioning process comtllunity- based and open, and with tonight's actions, opined that this had been seriously curtailed. Councilmember Ihlan spoke in opposition to any motion without maintaining an open forum.