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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 18, 1988 PAGE 6 B. 1988/89 Contract for Services: Voto, Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. For Council's approval, Voto, Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd presented their standard Agreement for Auditing/Accounting Services for 1988/1989. This contract is similar to last years's contract except for rate changes necessitated by general economic factors. Rates have increased an average of 5%. Councilwoman Armstrong asked for an update on how many of the Auditor's recommendations have been completed. M/S/P Moe/Graves -• to approve the Agreement for Auditing/Accounting Services for 1988/1989 with Voto, Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. and the City of Lake Elmo, as presented. (Motion carried 5-0). C. Status on the VBWD Report on the Downs Lake Area City Administrator Morrison reported that Al Dornfeld, VBWD, stated the study on Legion Pond was much more complex than anticipated. Barr Engineering has more work to do, but felt a report will be ready next month. Morrison has contacted Mr. Dornfeld on the problem of blockage at Jim Palecek's property (28th St. and Jamley). Dornfeld will check on the status of the work that needs to be done and report back. D. Newsletter Councilwoman Armstrong commented on the amount of staff time and effort City employee, Mary Kueffner had spent on the Landfill Informational Brochure and time spent writing the City's Newsletter. Armstrong voiced her concern on the amount of staff time used for editing this Newsletter and suggested they look for alternatives rather than have this done in-house. City Administrator Morrison commented that she did not think the city would get the quality, nor the degree of the information distributed, if the Newsletter was sent outside. The Newsletter is well written because of the staff's interest. Mary has received some negative comments on the content of the Newsletter, but Morrison has not received comments on content, but only concerns on distribution. The Newsletter could be put out quarterly rather than monthly, which would save staff time. The Council would like the Newsletter distributed as frequently as feasible, but if it is taking more staff time than they can handle, this should be reviewed. M/S/P Graves/Moe - to direct the City Administrator to formulate a plan for the Newsletter; including frequency and distribution by mail, and come back to the Council with a recommendation. (Motion carried 5-0). M/S/P Moe/Graves - to adjourn the City Council meeting at 10:23 p.m. (Motion carried 5-0).