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Session 1930 July 26, 2004 Ms. Welsch moved approval. Ms. Sharpe seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AGENDA ITEM #3 - Comprehensive Plan Community Survey Contract Mr. Ollendorff recommended contracting with Dr. Terry Jones to conduct an opinion survey of University City residents and business owners to measure their views on topics and issues involved in the City's Comprehensive Plan update. This survey contract is part of the program outline adopted by the Plan Commission and reviewed by City Council previously. Dr. Jones has experience in this precise survey category as well as other aspects of local government. The contract price for this project is $14,750 which is within budget estimate. Mr. Sharpe approved. Ms. Brot seconded the motion. Ms. Brot commented that she felt Dr. Jones is great, but she really does not like the idea of telephone surveys - she will not participate in them because she feels that they are invasive. She feels this money would be better spent on an economic development specialist. She had thought that this had already been discussed in budget study, but obviously Mr. Ollendorff doesn't recall this. Ms. Welsch echoed her colleague's concerns. She also feels this money is better spent invested in an economic development specialist. She hopes that Dr. Jones will take his survey sample widely across all wards in an equitable fashion. She will vote with the majority only with the provision that any money like this next year will be utilized for an economic development specialist. Ms. Brot agreed with Ms. Welsch's comments. Ms. Colquitt was curious how Dr. Jones would select his survey audience. Mr. Ollendorff explained that he takes an equal sampling out of each ward. Responding further to Ms. Colquitt's question about receiving the addresses, he said that Dr. Jones would not do this in order to avoid any bias. Mr. Sharpe shares the same sentiment of Ms. Brot; he really dislikes the idea of telephone surveys personally and also questions their validity. Ms. Brungardt is very interested in seeing the questions in advance in order to determine their efficacy. Also this survey should be very well publicized in advance in order for them to be the most effective. All voted aye, except for Ms. Brot and Ms. Brungardt, who voted Nay. The motion to approve passed four to two. A,qenda #4 - Heman Recreation Facility Contract Chan,qe Order Mr. Ollendorff recommended approval of change order #1 which reduced the Page 4