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November 2, 1981 Page Three Councilman Toth asked the City Council to consider the possibility of the rezoning of the property to a commercial zone. Mr. Dexter Mapson, of the Assembly of God Church, was present to ask the City Council to consider a trade of 16 acres just east of the Industrial Park for the five acres on Highway #169. Mr. Dexter Mapson indicated that should the Assembly of God Church purchase the five acres of land on Highway #169, they would propose to build a church with classroom facilities. General discussion was carried on between the City Council regarding the possibility of::the rezoning of the area from residential to commercial. The City Administrator indicated that he felt the City should obtain an ap- praisal of the property and to also consider the value of the sixteen acres east of the Industrial Park asa possible trade. It was the general consensus of the City Council that the trade proposed by Mr. Dexter Mapson of the sixteen acres east of the Industrial Park and the five acres owned by the City on Highway #169 would be considered. It was also the consensus of the City Council to direct the City Administrator to determine whether or not the sale of the property must be done through a bidding process and to obtain an appraisal of the property located on Highway #169. 7. 1980 Audit Fees The City Administrator indicated that the 1980 bid for audit fees received from the City's auditing firm was $6,900, but that the actual costs for the 1980 audit were $9,500. The City Administrator indicated that the auditing firm has request $8,500 for the 1980 audit fees and further indicated that the request was not unreasonable as the auditing firm has absorbed a loss for the last two years. The City Administrator recommended that the City Council authorize payment for the 1980 audit fees in the amount of $8,500. Councilman Engstrom indicated his concern that increasing the audit fees could set a precedence. The City Administrator indicated that the auditing for the City was an ongoing situation and it was difficult to estimate an exact fee in advance because of the unforeseen amount of work that could be required. General discussion was carried on regarding the fee letter as a contract, and the fees for 1980 and 1981. Councilman Schuldt indicated that he felt if a contract was in existence, it should remain as the contract stated. Councilman Toth indicated that the auditing firm has provided the City with a good audit, and as it involved more work than was anticipated or bid, the auditing firm should be compensated for their work. Councilman Toth also in__ dicated that he felt it was a legitimate request by the auditing firm, but further indicated that he felt future adjustments in future years should not be considered. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF $8,500 FOR THE 1980 AUDIT FEES TO THE CITY'S AUDITING FIRM. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MO- TION PASSED 3-1. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT OPPOSED.