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City Council Regular Meeting — OS/08/06 DRAFT Minutes - Page 26 and suggested that language be mirrored in this document; and raised questions about organizational structure and suggested an easier-to-follow document for the next meeting. Douglas Root, 2468 N �aaGa��i�,e Mr. Root, representing the Roseville Citizen's League, spolce in support of the Ethics Code as an ordinance, not a resolution. City Attorney Anderson clarif'ied that adoption would be via ordinance for codification purposes. '�. Councilmember-Initiated Items for the Council Meeting of C�unc�Imembe�- May 15,2006 Initiated Items 1�M, Award Community Visioning Consultant Contract Award Community Mayor Klausing noted that City Manager Beets, and Visioning Councilmembers Pust and Ihlan had met with the two proposers Consultant for more detailed information. Contract Councilmember Pust, at Mayor Klausing's request, summa��zed those meetings; additional information received via a standardized set of questions for both parties; and the merits of each party. Councilmember Pust specifically thanlced Carl Neu for coming to Minnesota from Colorado at his own expense for the meeting. Councilmember Pust recommended a contract with Carroll, Francic & Associates; and provided a bench handout further outlining the firm's proposal. Councilmember Ihlan concurred that both consultants were very strong applicants, brining different strengths and weaknesses to the table; but again expressed her concern that the process needed appropriate and identified funding and recommended delaying the process until that funding source was identified, and further discussion was held on maximizing citizen participation. Discussion ensued regarding the aggressive time frame and rationale for the timing; and necessary adjustments to the timing; involvement now with school districts and affiliated organizations.