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Mounds View City Council October 24, 2005 <br />Regular Meeting Page 12 <br />• perspective to the audit. <br />Finance Director Beer stated he did not work on this audit but was aware of it. He stated when <br />they met with the Appletree representative, he was asked if they had taken steps to address the <br />State auditor's report. He noted they no longer have the same consultant and are taking steps to <br />be more competitive in their bidding process. <br />Mayor Marty stated if the Council approves going with the co-op, the City would have to take <br />responsibility to follow the Board but if there are problems, the State Auditor already has a file <br />on them. He asked if the City seeks bids during the time contracting with the co-op, would it <br />justify them to kick out the City, <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that is correct. <br />Mayor Many asked if the City can get kicked out if they register a complaint about the level of <br />service. City Administrator Ulrich stated the members of the co-op have the right to register a <br />complaint if the level of service is not being met without reprimand. He noted this group should <br />not be allowed to represent themselves and should rely on member leadership. <br />Mayor Marty asked if the City should appoint someone to serve on the Board. City <br />Administrator Ulrich answered in the affirmative. <br />Finance Director Beer noted the annual meeting is in August. He explained that if the City <br />markets for bids and get kicked out, the City could go with BCBS, at a 4% increase. <br />Ayes - 4 Nay - 1 (Marty) Motion carried. <br />I. Resolution 6653 Setting an Interest Rate and Administrative Fee for Special <br />Assessments Certified During 2005 <br />Finance Director Beer advised that certification of special assessment levies for delinquent utility <br />bills and diseased trees will come up next month. These need to have a designated interest rate <br />to be paid over the life of the assessment and a one time administrative fee to cover the initial <br />cost of certifying the assessment. The assessments for 2004 was 5% and an administrative fee of <br />$25 as established in Resolution 6354. Finance Director Beer advised this continues to be a fair <br />rate and staff recommends that the interest rate on all special assessments in 2006 be set at 5.0% <br />and an administrative fee of $25 per parcel <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Flaherty. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6653 Setting <br />an Interest Rate and Administrative Fee for Special Assessments Certified During 2005. <br />Ayes-5 Nays-0 <br />Motion carried. <br />J. Resolution 6667 Amending Proposal for Auction Services <br />