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~cial ~ ~u ~iI ~' nay, August d6, 20 7 Page 24 Councilmember Pust sought a compromise from Councilmember Ih- lan from three to two firms. Councilmember Ihlan opined that such a compromise was not mean- ingful, and she was willing to wade through the proposals, with input from. staff as to their ranking of the three firms. Councilmember Pust suggested a further compromise that Council- member Ihlan sit in on all three interviews with staff so she would have all the information before her to make her decision. Councilmember Ihlan was not open to this compromise, opining that all five Councilmembers needed to participate in all three interviews, with staff input. Further discussion included agenda items and time allotted for the August meetings; existing City Council workload; with several friendly amendments and substitute motions considered, discussed and withdrawn. Councilmember Ihlan reviewed the intent of her original motion: that proposers be invited to the August 20, 2007 meeting, with the Council making their decision at the August 27, 2007 meeting. Councilmember Pust sought a clear understanding from the City Council and the public that this proposal shortened time available at the August 20, 2007 meeting for public comment on the AUAR Up- date. Councilmember Pust further noted that it was imperative that someone provide analysis of and compare the bare bones of the three consulting firm proposals. Councilmember Pust noted the time taken tonight to simply clarify a motion; and questioned the City Council's review of technical proposals. Councilmember Pust opined that this would be a monumental waste of Council meeting time; suggested that individual Councilmembers review the documents and rely on staff's comments and recommendations at their own discretion. Additional discussion included another proposed motion that was not pursued; whether staff should be requested to develop a matrix on and