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Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2001
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chair Escher at 6:00 PM
(This is a joint meeting with the Brooklyn Center City Council.)
2. Roll Call
Members Present: Chair Escher, Commissioners Nemec, Blamey, Hruska, Peterson,
Elftman and Wilkinson.
Others Present: City Manager Michael McCauley and Fiscal and Support Services
Director Douglas Sell
3. RFP Audit Services
City Manager McCauley reviewed the requirements for the RFP for audit services based
on the City Council policy that requires solicitation of bids every six years. The
Commission reviewed the RFP and identified the following to serve on the RFP response
review committee:
Chair Donn Escher
Commission Member Mark Nemec
Commission Member Jay Hruska
Two City Council Members will be identified to serve on this review committee.
The RFP will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at the October 22, 2001
meeting with the recommendation for approval from the Financial Commission,
advertising and solicitation of quotes.
4. Budget Review
City Manager McCauley and Public Works Director Spector provided details relating to
the CIP and Utility budgets and rates proposed for 2002. Council and Commission
members discussed various aspects of the proposals including funding sources, rate
analysis and sustainability of the programs proposed.
It is anticipated that funding to sustain the neighborhood street improvement projects may
result in a program slow down in years 2004-2005. These issues will be further
addressed in the 2003-2008 CIP.
Motion by Commissioner Peterson, second by Commissioner Wilkinson to recommend
the CIP and utility rates as presented to the City Council for consideration. The motion
carried.
5. Next Meeting
The next meeting will be with the City Council as part of a 2002 Budget workshop on
Tuesday, October 29, 2001 beginning at 6:00 PM, Conference Room B.
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6. Adiournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM.
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