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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Consideration of Audit Services - Mr. Schumacher explained that the City had requested that the certified public accounting firm of Tautges, Redpath & Company submit a multi-year proposal for auditing services. Council reviewed the firm's three-year proposal at its August 7, 1996 work session, and requested a four- or five-year proposal. Mr. Schumacher stated that he discussed Council's request with Mr. Tautges on August 8, 1996, and that he was agreeable to extending the contract for an additional year (a four-year contract) for the following amounts: Audit year 1996 $19,200 Audit year 1997 $19,800 Audit year 1998 $20,400 Audit year 1999 $21,000 Mr. Schumacher explained that the City would receive a reduction of $2,195 over the term of the contract through extending it by one year. Council Member Bergeson asked about mutual obligation. Mr. Schumacher explained that either party may terminate this agreement upon 30 -days written notice to the other party. Council Member Lyden asked if concrete figures could be negotiated. Further discussion revealed that the present contract basically allows for unforeseen changes in the work load which might require fee adjustment. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the four-year contract with Tautges, Redpath & Company for audit services. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Schumacher indicated that he would discuss amendment of the contract with Tautges, Redpath & Company pursuant to Council Member Lyden's request. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 93, 1996 Budget Amendment, Contract Adjustments - Mr. Schumacher explained that Resolution No. 96 - 93 proposes amendment of the 1996 General Fund Budget primarily to allow for salary increases. Additionally, increased costs of the Anoka County Assessor, the cost of the air exchanger for the shop, and purchase of cable equipment are taken into consideration in this Resolution. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Schumacher to identify increased costs identified as the Anoka County Assessor, the cost of the air exchanger for the shop, and purchase of cable equipment. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that the cost of the air exchanger for the shop is included under "Government Buildings, Capital Outlay", and that purchase of cable equipment appears within the same section, referred to as "Contracted Services". The Anoka County Assessor cost increase appears under "Finance, Contractual Services", which shows an increase of $1,600 over the original budget figure. 6