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May 14, 2019 Page 9 of 11 was around tobacco a lot and was not in favor of restricting flavored tobacco sales at convenience stores. She indicated her goal was to see the City take a step in keeping teens from purchasing tobacco products. She commented she supported sampling and self-service in adult only tobacco shops. She explained she could support 16-year-old’s being allowed to sell tobacco at convenience stores. She questioned how the Council should proceed with this matter. City Manager Lotter recommended the Council direct staff to bring back an Ordinance that reflects the discussion held this evening. He noted three Councilmembers support T21 without any restrictions. Mayor Johnson asked if the Council wanted to wait to take action on this Ordinance until the entire Council was in attendance. The Council supported this recommendation. Mayor Johnson recommended staff amend the Ordinance and report back to the Council at the June 11th meeting. Mayor Johnson and Councilmember Jacobsen thanked all of the members of the public that came forward to speak regarding this topic. Mayor Johnson recessed the City Council meeting at 8:46 p.m. Mayor Johnson reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:53 p.m. Council Business 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor Communication Letter, and Reports on Compliance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, audit Communications Letter, and Reports on Compliance with Government Auditing Standards and Legal Compliance for fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. City Manager Lotter indicated Finance Director Davitt would be presenting this item to the Council. Finance Director Davitt reviewed the 2018 Fourth Quarter financials with the Council. She discussed the balance of the General Fund for the previous year along with revenues and expenditures. She stated preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ending December 31, 2018, has been completed. BerganKDV, our independent auditing firm, has completed their audit of our accounting records and financial statements. The auditors also have issued a Communications Letter and their Reports on Compliance with Government Auditing Standards and Legal Compliance. Matt Mayer, KDV, provided the Council with a presentation on the 2018 audit. He explained KDV issued an unqualified, or clean, opinion on the City’s financial statements as they are presented fairly in all material respects. He reviewed the General Fund balance in further detail and commended the City on its strong financial standing. Councilmember Burg thanked staff for the thorough presentation on the 2018 financials and audit. Councilmember Jacobsen commended staff on the presentation. He stated he was proud of the fact the City was working to reduce its debt while still providing high quality services for its residents. Mayor Johnson discussed the debt level the City had and explained the taxpayers were only responsible for $1.5 million and reported the Council had worked to reduce this level by $10 million over the past 10 years. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter commented on the 2018 Street Improvement Program and discussed how this project had been delayed due to the weather. He reported City Project 19-1 would be sent Council Business 1. Consideration of Acceptance of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Auditor Communication Letter, and Reports on Compliance for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates