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Council meeting of February 5, 2007 Page 2 Otkin presented Council with an overview of past audits completed by five different accounting firms, all of which have declared the City books to be in compliance with State Statute auditing guidelines. Jason Miller, principal from the City's auditor Smith Schafer, stated that the City's books have been audited according to legal requirements and stated that City books are in order and in compliance with State Statute auditing guidelines. Kevin Church addressed Council outlining five reasons why he signed the petition letter. Victoria Hoffbeck and Mike McAllister, also signers of the petition letter, addressed Council but failed to identify any reason why the City should request a state audit. Resident Steve Heinz stated that he did not want taxpayers dollars spent on another audit without a legitimate reason. Haas made motion to table the issue for a request of a state audit until specific issues are provided. Attorney Dave Snyder recommended Council take action on the request stating the matter could be reopened at a later time. Motion failed for lack of a second. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to deny the petition letter request to move forward with a state audit and expend taxpayer dollars due to a lack of any specific reason. Haas made motion, Miron seconded, that Council can reconsider the matter upon receipt of specific information. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: All aye. Motion Carried VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: All aye. Motion Carried. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to schedule a workshop for future financial planning with respect to trends as outlined in the memo from Kevin Church, and notify petition letter signers once a date and time has been determined. All aye. Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA Haas made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: Approval of Claims Approve Date Change to February 20, 2007 for Second Council Meeting Due to Federal Holiday (President's Day) Approve Bridge Bond Request to MnDOT for Bald Eagle Lake Outlet Approve Rescheduling Public Hearing to April 2, 2007 for TIF District Approve Satisfactory Completion of Probationary Period and Appointment to Regular Employee Status for Public Works Worker Jeff Maas Approve Acquisition of Easements for 12Vh Street Public Improvement Project Approve Resignation of Administrative Intern Matt Stemwedel All aye. Motion Carried.