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Development Manager Lazan indicated this was a negotiated component under "additional compensation ". He said he has worked with 17 different consultants for projects thus far. To ask for bids at this point and have him give out the information he has gathered is counterproductive. He said the knowledge part of the project far outweighs finding consultants. Commissioner Tossey stated it would not be cost effective to put every project out for bid. Development Manager Lazan has streamlined the use of consultants. He said he did share concerns, and especially concerns around the TIF District. Discussion took place regarding the amount of spending that occurred in relation to getting projects done and land ready for sale. Also included in the discussion was the fact that the contract is not 100% incentive based and the resulting pros and cons. Commissioner Backous said he appreciates the work Development Manager Lazan has done. He noted he wants to make sure the City is prioritizing the work appropriately. Commissioner Elvig inquired if there is a way to reduce the administration spending, such as having the City's staff take on some of the duties. City Administrator Ulrich clarified the State requires sealed bids on larger projects. The City can do smaller projects if internal staff is available. Bids do not have to be sought on professional services; only for construction services. Public Works Director Olson stated he is pleased with Landform's work. He said he would prefer to have the right to self - perform and noted it is prohibitive and costly to go out RFPs. Development Manager Lazan indicated he has passed on more work than he's gotten in the COR. Some projects require more expertise than they have and he is more than willing to let the staff self perform. Deputy City Administrator Nelson questioned if language in the contract should be changed concerning the two -year contract. Currently, the contract reads that if a deal were to occur 12 months after termination of this contract, Landform would be entitled to incentive pay over those 12 months. Development Manager Lazan said he is proposing a static number for compensation upon early termination. If something closes in the following year after his contract is terminated, he gets compensated. If his contract is terminated, he would give his list of contacts to the City and if something closes, he would still be compensated. He said he would propose between 3 and 6 months on the fixed fee, and between 12 and 18 months on the carryover fees. He offered to work with staff on those numbers. He pointed out the contract states it can be terminated without cause. Commissioner Elvig commented sales persons are commonly paid a base pay and phase into base pay with a draw. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / March 15, 2011 Page 6 of 9