West told City Council members the city needed to hold public meetings to get local residents' input on a proposition of this scale, which is why they've arranged for an additional city meeting May 27.

City Councilwoman Cindy Clark asked who the other respondents were to the RFP. West said it is possible to find out if the companies agree to having their identities known, but he doubts that will be the case.

"It makes them look like the loser," he said, because they lost the bid to Broadweave.

City Councilman Steve Turley also asked Christensen about Broadweave's customer base of about 1,100. Christensen did concede the company was going to experience substantial growth when it assumes command of a network with 10,000-plus subscribers, but he said he thinks Broadweave has proven its ability to manage networks.

"What we've done is we've created an amazing platform," he said. "... And that's what I feel do very well."

City Councilwoman Cindy Richards said she's excited for the prospects this deal offers the city because it takes taxpayers off the hook.

"That makes us whole," she said.

Christensen said he wasn't expecting so many hard questions.

"Now I feel like I'm in an impeachment hearing," he said.

Despite the hardballs, committee members and City Council members repeatedly expressed confidence in Broadweave.

"We want you to succeed," Lockhart said.

"We're just doing our job," Utah County Commissioner Steve White added.

The City Council will discuss the issue at its next meeting, 7 p.m. May 20 at the council chambers at 351 W. Center. Members will discuss the issue again at another meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. May 27 at the same location. There they will listen to public comment and possibly take action on the proposed sale of iProvo.

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