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had said they were going after local advertisers. She said co-existence wouldn’t help in selling advertising because you sell the market not just a street corner. Member Willenbring asked when ads were changed. Connie Barry said they rotate ads every four weeks. Member Marasteanu said he thinks the City should go with only one company; the market isn’t large enough to split. Member Rossini agreed and said he didn’t think co-existence would work. Member Wilke asked for further clarification on the 8% being offered to the City. Schwartz said that is what the companies were offering. Member Wilke asked if they could request that RFP’s be submitted to the City and then take the best offer. Schwartz said there has been so much work done on this already, it probably wasn’t a good idea to change course at this point. Schwartz said the only unanswered question seems to be about the non- exclusive aspect of the ordinance. Can the City just accept one offer and turn down others without any legal implications. Member Willenbring said he wanted to go with co-existence. Member Willenbring moved that a recommendation be made to the City Council for co-existence of bus shelter companies. Member Wilke seconded. Ayes: 1 Nays: 3 Motion denied Members Marasteanu and Rossini both reiterated their position of only using one company. Member Wilke moved to recommend to the City Council that they enter into a franchise agreement with Transtop. Member Rossini seconded. Ayes: 3 Nays: 1 Motion carried Member Wilke asked Schwartz to make sure the Council knows how the Commission agonized over this decision. 7. Water Service Ownership Recommendation (Continued) This item was moved to the January meeting. Page 4 of 5