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1 <br />1 <br />1 <br />275 <br />COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1993 <br />trail easement document has been prepared and signed by the owner <br />of Lot 2, Block 2, Brandywood Estates, Third Addition. Before <br />the document can be filed at Anoka County, the City Council must <br />formally accept the easement. Council Member Kuether moved to <br />accept the trail easement. Council Member Elliott seconded the <br />motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT CONTRACT - TAUTGES, REDPATH & COMPANY, <br />LTD. <br />Mr. Schumacher presented a letter from Tautges, Redpath & <br />Company, LTD. outlining a proposal for auditing/accounting <br />services for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. <br />The cost of the proposal were included in the letter. Mr. <br />Schumacher recommended that the City Council approve at least a <br />one (1) year contract because the City recently purchased their <br />software which is currently being installed. <br />Council Member Kuether noted that the increase in cost for the <br />first year is 5% and then 3% for each of the two (2) succeeding <br />years. She asked if the City Council approves only a one (1) <br />year contract at the 5% increase, will this company come back <br />next year with another three (3) year proposal with the first <br />year indicating a 5% increase? Mr. Schumacher said that was <br />entirely possible. <br />Council Member Neal asked what would be necessary to request <br />proposals from other auditing firms. Mr. Schumacher explained <br />but noted that although there may be some cost savings by going <br />with another firm, this City has had very good service from <br />Tautges, Redpath and they are very familiar with the work <br />procedures in our accounting department. It would take <br />considerable time to get another firm familiar to our procedures. <br />This would be costly. <br />Council Member Elliott asked if there have been any problems with <br />this firm. Mr. Schumacher said no. Council Member Elliott said <br />it would not be worth quibbling over 2% to be sure that our <br />accounting staff is properly trained in the new software and <br />moved to approve the three (3) year contract for <br />auditing/accounting services. Council Member Bergeson seconded <br />the motion. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked if during this three (3) year <br />period the City became unhappy, is the City locked into the three <br />(3) year contract. Mr. Schumacher said he did not know. <br />After further discussion, the City Council voted unanimously to <br />approve the motion. <br />PAGE 6 <br />