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Administrator/Engineer's Report <br /> entorVille May 23, 2018 <br /> +:.I�r7.7771 <br /> ADMINISTRATION <br /> Administrator Continuing Education Plan <br /> I attended the Minnesota County/City Managers Association conference, May 2-4, 2018. <br /> Topics included leadership strategies, sexual harassment training and the importance of <br /> positive feedback. <br /> Social Media Presence <br /> Facebook, Twitter and the city's website continue to be updated as time allows. We have <br /> engaged in some preliminary conversations with a vendor who produces "apps" for cities. <br /> At some point, we may bring forward a City App concept. <br /> Staff Meetings <br /> Our monthly staff meeting was held on May 10 <br /> Building Permits <br /> Building permit season is ramping up and city hall has been a lively place with lots of <br /> visitors to the front counter and an active phone line. Preliminary estimates show that <br /> 2018's building permit revenue will exceed projected revenues by at least $200,000. At <br /> the same time, our count of total building permits issued for hail damage (roofing and <br /> siding) accounts for only about half of what we believe will eventually come in, <br /> throughout 2018. <br /> Audit <br /> Our auditing firm of Abdo, Eick & Meyers was in last week to finalize their work. We <br /> intend to have them present the audit to Council on June 13. Preliminary results do not <br /> show any significant issues and the city appears to be in good financial standing. <br /> Finance Director Position <br /> Advertisements are out for our part-time Finance Director position. We have received <br /> two applications so far and are hopeful that we can find a qualified candidate interested in <br /> working part-time. <br /> We have also been in conversation with financial consultants to formulate proposals for <br /> filling the role of finance director on a contract basis. <br /> 65 <br />