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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 24, 2016 Page 35 Councilmember Etten stated his appreciation for Councilmember Willmus’ con- cerns, but noted the numbers were from an exceptionally bad year serving to de- fine the city’s risk, even though some improvement had been realized in 2016 to- date and remaining historically low compared to the past. Councilmember Etten opined this provided some viewpoint of what could happen; and expressed appre- ciation for the lower processing fees in this proposed contract. Councilmember Etten stated there was a need for give and take in any contract, and past experi- ence with and services from Eureka had been good. Councilmember Etten ex- pressed his interest in implementing the park services going forward. Councilmember McGehee agreed with the comment of Councilmember Etten; and the proven service by Eureka over time as a good and fair partner to the city. If changes were experienced during the five-year term, Councilmember McGehee stated her confidence that things could be figured by both parties out if and when necessary. Councilmember Willmus stated things may not work out with both parties to the agreement of both, especially when the commodities market couldn’t be forecast out five years. Therefore, Councilmember Willmus stated an easy solution would be to provide a system of checks and balances within the contract now versus ap- proving how it’s presented tonight. Councilmember Willmus opined that, if the City Council sat at the dais and touted its fiscal stewardship for the community to him this was an area for consideration at this time. Mayor Roe asked Councilmember Willmus if he envisioned that provision to be better language in the floor price clause protecting the city, or if he was suggest- ing better language specifically related to termination. Councilmember Willmus opined the best position for the city would be to have an escape clause a better clause would be no clause. However, with over two months still remaining in the current Eureka contract with the city, Councilmem- ber Willmus opined there was sufficient time and his preference would be to pur- sue further discussion and to negotiate a better contract. Councilmember Willmus agreed that Eureka had done a great job for Roseville and in their working rela- tionship to-date, as well as other products they had brought forward. Coun- cilmember Willmus stated he had nothing to say about Eureka or their service to Roseville. However, Councilmember Willmus stated this was a financial issue that could have considerable impact on the city. Councilmember Etten asked staff what type of “out clause” they envisioned from their discussion with Eureka to-date that they might be able to support. Mayor Roe suggested the city’s strategy not be revealed publicly in this meeting.