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Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 1987 I Councilmembers thanked Eisenzimmer for FPAB's research and time, and felt it was an excellent discussion and presentation. Motion by Blomquist, seconded by Brandt, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE POLICY ON INSURANCE. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Eisenzimmer reviewed the interviews with the final candidates for the auditor for 1988 and indicated the Financial Policy Advisory Board is recommending Voto, Tautges, Redpath and Company, Ltd. Although the quote from Voto et al was slightly higher than the lowest bid, Eisenzimmer indicated the Board is recommending the firm based on their extensive Management Report which councilmem- bers and staff use as a tool, their past performance, and their qualifications. I In terms of expectations, Benke asked if all bidders were apprised of the importance placed on the Management Report; Eisenzimmer stated they were. Egan stated the other two finalists use a Management Letter rather than a Report, and noted Voto's Management Report includes a Man- agement Letter. Brandt recalled that Voto also uses transparen- cies when presenting their annual report to the council. Motion by Brandt, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SELECTION OF THE AUDITOR FOR 1988 (VOTO, TAUTGES, REDPATH AND COMPANY, LTD). 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Locke briefly reviewed staff report concerning the land use ele- ment of the Comprehensive Plan, stating it is staff's intent to give council another chapter each council meeting and it will ultimately be put together in one package for approval shortly after the first of the year. Benke asked about action in a land use/rezoning case; LeFevere stated the recent California case involved interim zoning which deprived the owner of all use, and indicated the suggested changes in New Brighton's zoning does not include interim zoning. I Benke questioned specific portions/language of the chapter (build- ings over 150 feet high, distinction between small and large of- fice developments, distinguish senior housing when necessary); Locke clarified some of the concerns and, where necessary, will have changes made. Williams asked that the old and new language be set up in such a manner that they can be compared; Locke stated he would set it up in a comparable format, and indicated the most important changes are goals and policy statements which can be highlighted. Page 5 Selection of 1988 Auditors Report 87-279 Resolution 87-118 Comprehensive Plan - Land Use update Report 87-280