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Ms. Moran stated the question about what the feel of the funding agencies was and how much leeway they would allow. She asked if there was leeway with phasing, would it be more appropriate for the consultants to come back and say where they thought the phases might be. Ms. Riganti stated she thought that was the all. Mr. Senturia asked if a formal request should be made for suggestions about phasing in response to these questions. ts (referencing bullet points on screen). She stated that the bullet point on the screen combined two of the points, removed the concept from parking lot 4, identified that unmet parking needs should be studied in the area and greater area, which kind of touched on items 1 and 3. She stated that for item 3, her suggestion was that the Plan Commission would endorse the consultants call for more density and parking as one of the recommendations of the Plan. She stated that regarding a parking and traffic study, since that process is underway, perhaps it should not be part of the recommendation. She suggested that it would state the Plan Commission supports the parking and traffic study and would like to see the following components in that study, so, as a Commission, they would be making a recommendation to staff and the committee that will evaluate the consultants. Ms. Carr asked about the RFQ that was put out and if a copy was available. She stated that for the Plan Commission to support it they should see a copy. Mr. Halpert asked what the scope of the RFQ was. Ms. Riganti agreed and read bullet points related to parking and traffic study. The third item other duties as assigned. She stated the RFQ could be provided. Mr. Senturia asked if everything discussed here was included except for security. Ms. Riganti stated that sufficiency was covered, but security was not; traffic was, so would just be adding security. Mr. Halpert asked, regarding the RFQ, since this would be ongoing, would there be a way to work it into the Comprehensive Plan. He stated he would like an avenue to work with the consultant so the Commission would have a voice. He stated that while the City Council issued the RFQ, it seemed that it would be a tool to be used in multiple ways. He stated it would be helpful to be involved in knowing what the issues were; and the consultant may be able to help the Commission and would appreciate some access. Mr. Senturia asked if the parking and traffic study process would be one that happened in the way the Parkview Gardens Plan developed that would come before the Plan Commission; if the Plan Commission would be a natural stopping point. tm; E