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COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1989 to the Council in their packets. He noted that the proposed budget represents an increase of 5.7% for the operating budget and a 2% increase in the capital outlay portion of the budget. The largest capital outlay expense is designated for computers. Mr. Bisel noted that this Council does not have anything to say about the budget. Mr. Tesch noted that it is being presented so that the Council can send back to the Commission any comments that they wish. Mayor Benson referred to an area on 4th Avenue where Cable TV requested. He asked that Mr. Tesch bring this back to the Commission and explain that they are willing to pay for the installation at a reasonable rate. Mr. Tesch will bring this matter to the Commission. Mr. Bisel noted that the problem in Lino Lakes is that the residences are so far apart in many areas. Mayor Benson suggested a trade -off. The Council will not allow cable to go into certain areas until service is spread to an outlying area. Mr. Tesch noted that this idea had been presented to the Commission in the past and the Commission felt that this process would be penalizing those who could get the service. He noted that Ham Lake has a similar problem and explained that the Council is not in a position to make the Cable Commission do anything. Their letter of credit could be pulled if there is a major problem but that appears to be the only recourse. The Council thanked Mr. Tesch for his presentation. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the 1990 Cable Commission budget. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT WITH VOTO, TAUTGES, REARDON, LTD. FOR THE 1989 AUDIT - PAULA ROMOCKY Ms. Romocky explained that Voto, Tautges, Reardon, Ltd. has prepared a one year contract for the 1989 audit. This contract represents about a $1,000.00 increase over the previous year. Mr. Bisel noted that the City has started to implement its computer system and asked how Mr. Tautges felt this was progressing. Mr. Tautges explained that on a scale of one to ten, the City is at about 5 or 6. Mr. Bisel asked if the system was capable of doing what it was intended to do. Mr. Tautges said it is designed to do what is needed and this is primarily to manage the financial accounting. Mr. Bisel asked if the reports being generated are compatible with the audit procedure. Mr. Tautges said that they may be streamlined but will be helpful beginning with the 1989 audit. He felt that the 1990 reports should be available on demand. Page 2