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Finance Director Lund stated a new consultant will end up costing more and suggested that <br />Ehlers be told the HRA is not happy with their past recommendation and that they need to do <br />better. <br />Commissioner LeTourneau stated he also struggles with the trust issue and wants the proper <br />outcome. He stated he trusts the opinion of Finance Director Lund and her perspective and <br />asked how he can agree that Ehler's is the correct consultant. <br />Finance Director Lund stated any consultant who bids on the work will do a good job because <br />they know what has happened. She stated she understands the trust issue but does not have a <br />problem with Ehlers. Finance Director Lund stated she felt whoever is hired will know the <br />guidelines, the problem, and how it needs to be corrected. <br />Commissioner Tossey stated Ehlers raised the issue of decertification and asked if they need to <br />be used to decertify. <br />Finance Director Lund stated now that it is in place, anyone can come in and help because it has <br />been drafted, what has to be corrected. <br />Chairperson Backous suggested the HRA postpone action on this item and request that staff <br />obtain quotes from other consultants. <br />Motion by Commissioner Tossey, seconded by Commissioner Kuzma, to postpone consideration <br />of the Proposal for Services, as amended to add the task of performing drafting and analysis of <br />special legislation to meet the City's TIF goals, for further analysis of TIF District #14, The <br />COR, for a not -to- exceed amount of $5,000, and ask staff to obtain additional quotes. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Commissioners Tossey, Kuzma, Johns, <br />LeTourneau, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner and Riley. <br />6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT <br />None. <br />7. COMMISSIONER INPUT <br />None. <br />8. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Kuzma, seconded by Commissioner Tossey, to adjourn the regular <br />meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 11:19 p.m. <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / October 8, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />