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44 September 27, 1982 Mayor Benson asked how this figure compares with other communities? Mr. Schumacher said that is hard to do in that each community has different auditing requirements Mayor Benson said he was interested in how this figure would compare with what other Auditors would charge this City. Would the fact that they have experience with the City's bookkeeping system make their charges less? Mr. Schumacher felt the fact that Anfinson was familar with the City's system, would definitely take less time. HE felt that an Auditor might subsidize the first year anticipating being here several years and making up for the first year's loss in subsequent years. Mr. Schumacher pointed out the advantages and disadvantages of having a different auditor. Mr. Reinert was concerend with the open ended cost figures. He asked if this was put out on bids, would there be favorable bids? Mr. Schumacher felt that this would be true. Mr. Reinert assed the Attorney if this could be done by obtaining quotes and Mr. Hawkins said, Yes. Mr. Kulaszewicz disagreed - he felt more comfortable with someone he's familar with. Mr. Marier agreed with MR. Reinert. Mr. Reinert moved that the City contact no less than eight and no more than twelve, bring a list of these auditors along with their estimated cost for the Council to look at. Mr. Marier suggested a RFP be supplied and Mr. Reinert agreed. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Mayor Benson asked when is the Auditor usually appointed for the next fiscal year? Is this early or late? Will it make a difference to the timing of the audit? Mr. Schumacher noted that this is one area where our present Auditor would, be an advantage for the City. The firm does some preliminary work in December and are in the offices as soon as the books are closed. With someone new, you would probably be on a list and in the order of when the firm was accepted. Mayor Benson asked if there had been substantial difference between the estimated cost and the actual cost and Mr Schumacher said, No. Mr. Reinert suggested asking for a time frame as to when the firm could do this City's 1982 audit. On calling for the vote, the Motion carried with Mr. Kulaszewicz and Mayor Benson voting, No. SUMMER RECREATION REPORT - CENTENNIAL SCHOOL - CLIFF HOLMAN Mr. Holman presented the Council with a report on the activities and the costs of the summer recreation program that hasjust been completed. Mr. Holman noted on the last three pages, the statistics for the past three years have been compiled. He also reported that three progrsms had been removed from the summer recreation program and put into the summher school program. Enrollment is down and Mr. Holman felt this is due to the economy. This program is very limited as to revenues. This was explained noting that in order to maintain the program a registration must be charged and the five cities in the district also assists with revenues.