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I IX. DISCUSSION OF AUDIT FIRMS. 2 The City Council discussed if there was a need to change audit firms. The y 3 directed the City Manager to talk with other cities to determine who they use and what they pay for auditing services. 5 X. OTHER BUSINESS. 6 A. SchnitzerUdate The Management Assistant reported that the University 7 of Minnesota's clean -up of the Schnitzer site continues and is on schedule. 8 9 They anticipate the clean -up to finished by the end of July. The MPCA and 10 the State still have not responded to the letter sent to them by Common 11 Counsel. Effective July 1, 1997, new legislation will outline the cost recovery process for sites like Schnitzer. 12 B. Memorandum of Understandin with ISD 282 Relatin to 1997 Elections. 13 The City Manager reported School District has submitted a Memorandum of 14 Understanding stating that they agreed to have the City Clerk conduct the 15 16 school elections at the local General Elections scheduled for Nov. 4. They 17 further agree to reimburse the City 50% of the costs. The MOU will be on the June 9th Council agenda for consideration. 18 C. Mayor /Council Salaries. The City Manager reported on the mayor /council 19 20 salaries of surrounding metro -area cities. The resolution will be on the June 9th agenda for consideration. 21 D. Discuss Advertisement for a Buildin Ins ector. The City Manager reported that he has put together a job posting for the Building Inspector position. 24 He indicated that it will be published in the LMC's CitiesBull_ -tin and the closing date for applications is July 25th. 25 E. Review iuly 29rh a enda. 26 Budget Planning meeting scheduled fo J July 29thS The, nger ehwilgbe no work 27 session meeting on July 1st. 28 F. KFC /Video U date Buildin . The City Manager reported that the owners 29 of the KFC and Video Update buildings contacted him to find out if the 30 City was interested in purchasing the property. 31 G. ParksParks�rCe The City Manager indicated that he will put an ad in the 32 33 local newspaper this week seeking interested residents to serve on the Parks 34 task force. Appointments to the Parks task force could be made at the July 8th Council Meeting. 35 H. Councilmember Marks reported that the Fire Brigade Band from Salo, 36 Finland will be arriving in St. Anthony on Saturday, be 37 here for about 10 days. He also reported that the Sister Citytcommittele has 38 planned several activities for the group and they will be performing a series 39 of concerts in the metro area. One of the concerts will be performed on Thursday, June 19th in St. Anthony Community Center. A flag raising '' ceremony will take place before the concert.