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COUNCIL MEETING JULY 24, 1989 Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Boxrud for the presentation this evening. PRESENTATION OF 1988 CITY AUDIT A copy of the 1988 Lino Lakes City Audit was sent to each to the Council with their packets for their review. Mr. Tautges presented an overview of the 1988 City Audit and reviewed his management report. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Tautges to give his opinion on how the City progressed comparing 1988 to 1987. Mr. Tautges explained that the General Fund did very well due to good budget monitoring by the staff and the large amount of building within the City. He noted that it was very important to keep the General Fund balance growing. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Tautges to give the City some recommendation for 1989. Mr. Tautges said he felt it most important to monitor the improvements area; connection and area charges and assessment practices. He noted that the stakes are getting higher. He also felt it was important to monitor the action taken by the State Legislature regarding levy limits and the shifting of state aids to other entities. In addition, Mr. Tautges felt that it was very important to get the internal computer systems up and operational. In summation, Mr. Tautges explained that Lino Lakes is a city perched on growth. This area is a natural corridor for growth which will increase risks for the city, increase the need for services and increase the need for proper management. He explained that the City is now in the position of managing the risk that comes with growth. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Tautges for coming this evening. PLANNER'S REPORT Consideration of Proposal to Complete a Housing Analysis Study by Maxfield Research Associates as Recommended by the Economic Development Committee - Mr. Miller explained that this proposal originated in the Economic Development Committee (EDC) because the EDC was concerned about the mix of housing available in this City and how much was needed. To make sure that Lino Lakes does not have too many residential lots, the EDC would like to identify the number of lots that can be marketed in Lino Lakes each year. If more lots can be marketed, then there would be the need to approach Metropolitan Waste Control and ask for an extension of the MUSA to make more lots available. The study would be funded from the economic development grant given to the City by Anoka County. Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the expenditure of $7,680.00