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HWings City counci~ing of October 19, 1998 Page 4 of 5 Councilmember Yandrasits requested review of the well repairs. Tom Montgomery Public Works Director reviewed the City has improved booster stations, increased pumping capacity of Wells No.3 & 4, constructed a new elevated tower and replaced the ground storage tank on Highway 55. Mr. Montgomery outlined outstanding issues for remaining Well No.1. City Council vote on Resolution No. 10-19-98: 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Award Contract-Booster Pump Station & Pump House Improvements Resolution No. 10-20-98, Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the Booster Station and Well Pumphouse Improvements Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Yandrasits, to approve Resolution No. 10-20-98, Receiving Bids and Awarding Contract for the Booster Station and Well Pumphouse Improvements. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Copy of resolution on file. Selection of Audit Firm for 1998, 1999 & 2000 Financial Audit Finance Director Lori Webster introduced the request. Councilmember Moratzka clarified the Finance Committee recommended the previous Auditors not be invited to bid in order to turn the contract over to allow switching auditors every six years. Councilmember Riveness questioned whether a three year term is a typical term for auditor contracts. Finance Director Lori Webster stated although contract terms vary, most cities retain auditors for more than one year. Moved by Councilmember Moratzka, seconded by Councilmember Simacek, to authorize a three year contract with Kern, Dewenter, Viere, Ltd. For audit services. 6 Ayes; Nays, None. Approve Aquatic Center Manager Position Description and Authorize Advertisement for Applicants Moved by Councilmember Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Moratzka, to approve the position description for the position of Aquatic Center Manager and to authorize the advertisement for applicants. Councilmember Riveness requested advertising in the Pioneer Press Paper. Councilmember Riveness inquired what the position would be involved with during winter months. City Administrator Dave Osberg stated the position will be involved with pool policy and procedures development until January 2000, after the 2000 swimming season, the position would be reviewed to determine full-time status and/or the possibility of reassignment to other positions during certain times during the year. City Council vote on Aquatic Center Manager Position Description & Authorization for Advertisement for Applications: 6 Ayes; Nays, None