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City Council Minutes April 17, 2007 Page 2 of 4 ----------------------------- COUNCIL MEMBER ORASKOVICH MOVED TO RENEW THE 2007 BLADC CONTRACT AT $6,350. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. It was the consensus of the Council to table a decision on the 2020 program until the program is further developed at which time the Council may reevaluate its decision. 4. Audit Presentation The City's Auditor, Doug Host from Larson Allen, presented the 2006 Audit to the Council. The Auditor noted that the financial condition of the City is continuing to improve. Mr. Host discussed the useful life of capital assets in the WaterMastewater department. He noted that the depreciation is at 20 years and noted that it may be advantageous for the City to reassess the true useful life. COUNCIL MEMBER SJOBLAD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2006 AUDIT AS PRESENTED. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5. Open Meeting Law The City's Insurance Agent Mark Jurchen presented open meeting law training for the Council. Mr. Jurchen spoke specifically about electronic and telephone communication between Council Members. He noted that the City should adopt open meeting law guidelines for the Council. 6. Presentation by First Responders Jeremie Bridge, president of the North Crow Wing County First Responders, spoke to the Council regarding the service the organization provides to the City of Pequot Lakes and surrounding communities. He indicated that the group is a not for profit 501 C3 organization and stated that they are funded through donations. Mr. Bridge noted that about 63% of the calls are in the Pequot Lakes City limits. He asked the Council if they were interested in contributing toward the organization. The Council questioned Mr. Bridge as to the structure, the budget process, and the by-laws of the organization. Mr. Bridge noted that the organization does have a treasurer responsible for the budget, they hold meetings, have minutes of the meetings and operate by a set of by-laws.