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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,July 8,2013 Page 21 being based more exclusively in MN and because of their background and experi- ence of their leadership/management team and past emphasis and specificity ra- ther than boiler plate. Councilmember McGehee spoke in support of the firm's tie with the Metropolitan Council as well. In recognizing the similarity of both firms, and opining that he thought either would do a good job; Councilmember Willmus opined that, in the context of to- day's interview, he leaned more toward the Brimeyer firm; and also liked their tie in with the Metropolitan Council creating a broader appeal for him in that regard. In tonight's interviews, Councilmember Laliberte opined that the Springsted firm was stronger and provided a broader scope versus that of the Brimeyer firm and its concentration on Mr. Brimeyer's personal history. Councilmember Laliberte opined that the tie in with the Metropolitan Council was of little interest to her; and advised that during her calls to other communities having had recent searches with either of these firms, those using Springsted had commented that it was a good process and there was great communication throughout the process. In comments related to the Brimeyer firm, Councilmember Laliberte advised that one community's response had been that they felt the resources of Brimeyer were being stretched. Councilmember Etten opined that both firms were similar and he didn't think Springsted's connection in several other states was negative, but positive; and that having people in their network with a regional search only served to broaden the scope, but would not take away from MN. Councilmember Etten opined that, while both firms were locally based and very connected locally, and appeared to have good networks, the information provided by Springsted was much clearer for him. Councilmember Laliberte noted the comment of Springsted that Roseville was currently their only City Manager search. In defense of the Brimeyer firm, Councilmember Etten noted that their Senior Vice President (Ms. Klumpp) was formerly Executive Director of the Metropoli- tan Council. Councilmember Laliberte therefore noted that both firms had that connection. • Mayor Roe noted that both firms were close in terms of cost and experience. However, Mayor Roe advised that he had been swayed by tonight's interview process; and expressed his favorable impression with Springsted, while recogniz- ing that Jim Brimeyer had been called in to pinch hit for this interview. While it was a close vote for him, Mayor Roe advised that he was leaning toward the Springsted firm.