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H.R.A. Meeting <br /> July 31 , 1990 <br /> page 2 <br /> 1 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 2 <br /> 3 D. Ramsey County, Property Taxation <br /> 4 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve payment in the amount <br /> 5 of $281 .32 to Ramsey County for TIF expenses incurred in 1989. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 Commissioner Makowske questioned the reason for this bill and if it <br /> 8 were an allowable charge. The Executive Director referred her to a letter <br /> 9 received from the Manager of the Revenue Division of the Department <br /> 10 of Taxation and Records Administration for Ramsey County which <br /> 11 addressed her concerns. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 It stated that county auditors were authorized by the Legislature to <br /> 14 obtain payment for administrative costs incurred for services rendered <br /> 15 during the calendar years 1988 and 1989 related to tax increment districts. <br /> 16 <br /> 17 The Executive Director advised this particular expense was related to the <br /> 18 TIF District where the Nedegaard Construction project is located. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 21 <br /> 22 5. 1989 H.R.A. AUDIT <br /> 23 <br /> 24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to accept the 1989 H.R.A. Audit. <br /> 25 <br /> 26 Discussion was held regarding the length of time that the same firm <br /> 27 had been conducting the H.R.A. Audit. Commissioner Enrooth suggested <br /> 28 the Executive Director ask the City's Finance Director for his input re- <br /> 29 garding the changing of auditing firms. Commissioner Enrooth, noting <br /> 30 that the Finance Director was new to the City, felt it may be wise to <br /> 31 check on other firms' prices and results as the Commission has come <br /> 32 to rely on the present firm, Stu Bonniwell and Company. <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Commissioner Enrooth also suggested that this firm could be placed on <br /> 35 a retainer. <br /> 36 <br /> 37 The Executive Director noted that the Finance Director will be up to speed <br /> 38 some time during this year and it may be advisable to go out for <br /> 39 Requests for Proposals for 1991 . <br /> 40 <br /> 41 Chairperson Ranallo observed that the City was without a Finance Director <br /> 42 for many months and staff relied on Stu Bonniwell a great deal . <br /> 43 <br /> 44 Commissioner Enrooth stated that even if the H.R.A. were to go out <br /> h9 for bids they might come in higher than the Bonniwell firm. <br /> 46 <br /> 47 Motion carried unanimously <br /> 48 <br /> 49 6. DISCUSSION OF REDEVELOPMENT OF CLARK GAS STATION SITE • <br /> 50 <br />