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Mounds View City Council May 11, 2009 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />Council Member Hull stated Officer Broos was very accommodating and residents appreciated <br />his service. He stated there is no way to replace such a loyal and dedicated officer. <br />Council Member Mueller stated Officer Broos' children attended Pinewood School where he <br />volunteered including to chaperone class trips so he will be missed in the community as well. <br />Council Member Gunn stated Officer Broos was always volunteering at Pinewood School and <br />also served as the D.A.R.E. Officer. <br />Mayor Flaherty agreed that Officer Broos served the community with the highest professionalism <br />and honor, and Mounds View is in his debt. He stated Officer Broos is in an exclusive fraternity <br />and hopes he enjoys his retirement. <br />Council Member Mueller read Resolution 7449 in full. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />C. Resolution 7448, Appointing MMKR to Provide Auditing Services for the <br />Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2010, 2011. <br />Finance Director Beer presented the recommendation to approve athree-year engagement letter <br />with MMKR with proposed fees: 2009 of $28,600 plus expenses; 2010 of $29,200 plus <br />expenses; and, 2011 of $29,800 plus expenses. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7448, <br />Appointing MMKR to Provide Auditing Services for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2010, <br />2011. <br />Mayor Flaherty noted the increase each year is $600 and asked about the benefit of consistency <br />with auditing firms. Finance Director Beer stated consistency is an important consideration <br />because a change in auditing firms would cause a huge disruption with staff. <br />Council Member Mueller stated MMKR explained the 2008 finance report in a verbal <br />presentation as well as providing charts. She noted they have a history of several years with our <br />City, work well with staff, and are a good value for the reports received. <br />Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />8. CONSENT AGENDA <br />Council Member Gunn asked to remove Items 8H and 8J for discussion. Council Member <br />Stigney asked if taxes are current on the license renewals. Finance Director Beer stated staff has <br />checked the status of the property taxes and staff will provide an update for the City Council. <br />Council Member Gunn withdrew her request to remove Items 8H and 8J. <br />