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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 28, 2004 APPROVED 96 Councilmember Carlson questioned if there was a conflict between the statement on page four of the • 97 report and the City Charter that indicates the City Council shall have decision-making authority over 98 all finances. Mr. Viker advised that the statement on page four addresses at what point, either over or 99 under, the department budget has to come back to the City Council for approval. He indicated there 100 could be fluctuation in line items within the department's budget. 101 102 Councilmember Dahl commented that a month or so ago they discussed three additional locations that 103 need street lights, and Staff was looking into additional funding. She indicated with Public Works 104 having an excess balance of $29,000, maybe they can get those lights installed. 105 106 Mayor Bergeson indicated usually each year's budget stands on its own, and funds are not transferred 107 from one year to the next. Mr. Viker agreed. 108 109 Councilmember Stoltz praised the Finance Director and his team for getting reporting awards in 2003, 110 and for receiving a clean, unqualified audit opinion, which is the best you can get. He indicated in 111 these times coming in under budget is a great achievement. He asked for an explanation on the deficit 112 balances on the capital accounts Mr. Viker mentioned. 113 114 Finance Director Rolek advised Staff will be addressing those this year. He explained there are a 115 number of issues revolving around those projects and Staff wants to make sure everything is included 116 and there is nothing in there that should not be there. City Administrator Heitke added that these 117 deficit funds were created before any of the current staff was here, and it takes a lot of staff time to 118 reconstruct the records and clear the accounts, however they would be trying to complete that this 119 year. .120 121 Councilmember Reinert moved to accept the 2003 Audit Report. Councilmember Dahl seconded the 122 motion. 123 124 Councilmember Carlson verified details on the capital fund accounts were readily available if needed. 125 Mr. Viker confirmed they were. 126 127 Motion carried unanimously. 128 129 ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH 130 131 A. Annual Liquor and Tobacco License Renewals, Ann Blair 132 133 City Clerk Blair summarized the Staff report, indicating Staff recommends approval. 134 135 Mayor Bergeson asked for an update on the 49 Club. City Clerk Blair indicated they are not on the 136 list for renewal. She advised the club was purchased last year, and the building is being demolished 137 and reconstructed. She indicated they could look for a request for a license for the new establishment 138 several months down the road. 139 140 Councilmember Reinert moved to approve the 2004 Liquor and Tobacco License Renewal 141 Applications as presented in the Staff report. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. 142 •143 Motion carried unanimously. 3