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City Council Regular Meeting - 05/08/06 Minutes - Page 11 meetings; and funding of approved in the 2006 Professional Services budget. the educational series as Community Development Councilmember Ihlan spoke against the motion; and questioned how much total had been spent on Mr. Shardlow's firm to-date. City Manager Beets noted that approximately $6,000 to- date; and this would be in addition to that, estimated at $2,000; and whether this was the final presentation would need to be determined by the Planning Commission. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, approval of Workshop #4 for presentation to the Commission on July 5, 2006, with $2,000 (partial funding) for research and presentations from Roseville's Community Development Department Professional Service, line item as well as continued pro-bono support and contributions from DSU. Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her opposition to the motion; opining that Mr. Shardlow was not a "neutral" participant; had represented specific clients; and favored a vision based on more commercial and retail development within the community. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that, if the Council were going to consider hiring Mr. Shardlow, they should also request alternative consultants; and opined that this was the Planning Commission, rather than the City Council, spending taxpayer monies. Councilmember Pust spoke in support of the motion, opining that past presentations had served as excellent investments of education information compiled by staff and consultants; and would serve as an invaluable resource in moving forward as a community, along with the community visioning process. Councilmember Kough spoke in opposition to the motion; opining that with a steering committee in place, all committees should be involved (Housing &