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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 8, 2013 Page 20 Councilmember Willmus offered his respect for Ms. Bacon's position and exper- tise; however, he opined that the City Council had reached the "cherry picking" stage; and if it intended to choose a firm to get an outline laid out. Councilmem- ber Willmus opined that he was interested in moving in a different direction than past searches; and supported allowing a firm to perform the follow-through and vet candidates, with the exception of developing the profile. In response to Mayor Roe's request for clarification, Councilmember Willmus advised that his comments were based on the majority decision to hire a firm and not concentrate strictly on internal candidates. Councilmember Laliberte concurred that if a search firm was hired that they be utilized for what they do best and not sacrifice part of the process. Councilmem- ber Laliberte opined that the City Council could retain as heavy a hand as they chose in developing the profile and its expectations of the position; since the Council had to-date made it clear that this was their preference. Councilmember Etten opined that he liked the whole package; however, suggest- ed that the firm's involvement in the interview process be to refine its questions and sit in on the interviews. Mayor Roe opined that he wasn't interested in the on-boarding component, nor was he interested in the interview component; but would support their involve- ment in refining the profile to be more in line with a facilitated discussion and the end product. Mayor Roe sought consensus on selecting a consultant with further refinement and cost adjustments from the initial proposal. Councilmember McGehee clarified Mayor Roe's summary of the apparent con- sensus for the firm to refine the profile, perform initial screening, develop the scope of the RFP, and leaving open the option for their involvement in facilitation or assistance with the interview process after the City Council does the screening and follow-up. Mayor Roe noted that this also included the firm performing background checks and developing an employment contract. There appeared to be consensus for these components. Laliberte moved, Etten seconded, moving forward with initiating discussion and redefining the scope with the Springsted firm; returning to the City Council for further consideration and potential approval; adjusting the various components as indicated. Councilmember McGehee spoke in opposition to the motion; referencing her re- view of their RFP and higher weighting by the Stakeholder Group of the price. In favoring the Brimeyer firm, Councilmember McGehee opined that she based it on