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<br />February 7, 2002 <br /> <br />Mary Capra <br />City ofCenterville <br />1880 Main Street <br />Centerville, MN 55038 <br /> <br />Dear Mary, <br /> <br />To recap our conversation this morning I am very concerned about the state of our <br />finances in Centerville. I am very disappointed that the council saw it necessary to levy <br />the maximum amount allowed for 2002. I question if that would be necessary if the <br />council and the community had timely and accurate financial reports with which to make <br />decisions regarding budgeting. 1 found when 1 requested information it was unavailable <br />and when I did receive the intormation it was not understandable. <br /> <br />I am also concerned about the proposal to hire an additional accounting person. <br />Columbus Township has an approximately 1.3 million dollar budget and only 1 part time <br />employee performing accounting functions. I spoke with Lino Lakes and their budget is <br />9,678,283.00 (not including debt services) and they have 4 full time and 1 part time <br />employee in the accounting department. I do not understand why Centerville requires <br />two full time accounting staff and are proposing a third. <br /> <br />I would like to request a copy of the job descriptions and approximate time required to <br />complete the tasks for each of the accounting positions. If this is unavailable I would be <br />willing to come to City Hall and meet with each employee and they could verbally <br />explain the requirements of their positions. <br /> <br />I believe Centerville needs to determine the source of its accounting problems whether <br />they are procedural or staffing. My personal goal is to see more timely and accurate <br />financial reporting to be used to ultimately reduce the city's levy amount. <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~ <br /> <br />Cindy Hobscheid <br />7277 Old Mill Road <br />Centerville, MN 55038 <br />651-653-8442 <br />