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515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 <br />(612) 484 -2177 / FAX: (612) 484 -4538 <br />December 16, 1993 <br />TO: Mayor Hanson <br />Members of City Council <br />FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator <br />RE: 1994 Audit Services <br />MAYOR <br />Raymond G. Hanson <br />The City has received a proposal from Olson, Thielen and <br />Company, Ltd. to prepare our 1993 annual financial <br />statements and related reports for a maximum price of <br />$19,000. For any work beyond the scope of the audit, an <br />hourly charge of $35.00 will be made. <br />COUNCIL <br />Beverly Scalze <br />Jim LaValle <br />Steve Morelan <br />Bob Pedersen <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Joel R. Hanson <br />We've also had considerable discussions with our present <br />auditors, Tautges and Redpath Company, Ltd., regarding <br />their fees for 1994. As you know, we have spent <br />significant sums in this area in the past. By completing <br />more work in -house (work which we should be doing to have a <br />complete accounting system) I have negotiated the 1994 rate <br />with them consisting of hourly charges up to the maximum <br />amount not to exceed $21,000 with the understanding that <br />the City will take a greater responsibility in preparing <br />various records for their review. <br />While the Tautges and Redpath quote is somewhat higher than <br />that of Olson, Thielen, it is my recommendation that we <br />retain Tautges and Redpath for our 1993 audit based on the <br />fact that I feel the benefits gained by having them work <br />with our accounting clerk on her first city audit where she <br />has been involved in the record preparation will provide <br />long term benefits to the City that are unmeasurable at <br />this point in time. The experience and knowledge Julie <br />Manville will gain by this process should in fact save us <br />money into the future. <br />Page 14 <br />