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City Council Mtg 040824

East Bethel City CouncilFriday, April 11, 2025
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2023 City Audit presentation

Approval of Audit resolution

Fire Department management and consulting contract with Capstone LLC

Public Forum

Consent agenda items

Public Safety data system software licensing

Mayor Peterson Park ball field usage agreement

State bonding support for water/sewer infrastructure (HF 5189/SF 5309)

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Adopt tonight's agenda

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Brian · Seconded by Not Specified

Accept 2024-31 city audit

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve consent agenda as amended

PassedAll in favor

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (2)

We believe it's just saying that we believe everything in the financial statements is materially accurate.

— Brad Ftoc
Audit ResultsExplaining the clean audit opinion.

to my knowledge it's never there's never been anybody a third party outside of the department look at how it are we doing everything we're supposed to be doing.

— Mayor
Fire Department AuditJustifying the need for an external fire department audit.

People (5)

Brad FtocAuditor

Lead auditor from ABDO presenting the 2023 financial report.

1 quote

“We are issuing an unmodified or a clean opinion on your financial statements this year.”

Confirming the audit results were positive.

Mike TorskiDirector of Finance/Deputy City Administrator

Coordinated the audit process and manages city finances.

AlexAuditor

Audit team member from ABDO presenting financial details.

Tammy GimpleResident

Expressed concerns regarding fire department oversight and potential conflict of interest.

1 quote

“there's a good old boy club in the fire department and you're I'm sure you're well aware”

Questioning the objectivity of the fire department audit proposal.

Matt LookCity Administrator

Provides administrative context on city operations and bonding bills.

1 quote

“if you get a look at all the software license lensing expenses the city eats you get you realize the term being nibbled to death by a thousand ducks”

Describing the cumulative cost of software maintenance.

Places Mentioned

East Bethel City Council ChambersMayor Peterson ParkMinnesotaAnoka County22359 Baton Street

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Regular City Council Meeting, April 8, 2024

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2024-31

Acceptance of the 2023 annual city audit.

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