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workload taken on by the department by serving as fiscal agent for Community Recreation. A request will be forthcoming to the Council to advertise for this position so it can be filled by early summer. REVIEW. PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT FINANCIAL SOFTWARE: In 1997 new financial and payroll software was purchased to replace the current ten year old software that was no longer going to be supported by the vendor. In 2002 the current software will be five years old, and, although it is preferable to stay on the same system for as long as possible, at this point it is necessary to make a change to an updated software package that can better handle our needs. There are now more government finance software packages available that run in the PC network environment than there were five years ago. These new and updated software packages are more compatible with the reporting and accounting changes required by GASB 34. Review and selection of software will begin soon with the purchase and implementation planned for 2002. MONITOR LEGISLATION: The Finance Department will continue to closely monitor bills proposed by the Legislature that may impact the city. The Governor's Big Plan, tax increment financing, economic development, personal property tax on utilities, sales tax exemption for cities, and property tax legislation are of particular interest. Of course, we will take action as necessary and work with associations such as the League of Minnesota Cities as the bills work their way through the legislative process. ONGOING GOALS: It is always the Finance Department's goal to provide accurate and timely financial information to all staff, elected and appointed officials, and the public and to serve as a resource to make the city operate as efficiently and fiscally responsible as possible.