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City Council Special Meeting - 12/27/04 Minutes - Page 5 project. Finance Director Miller addressed several of Councilmember Ihlan's concerns and comments; noting that the process and use of fee-based programs and enterprise fund allocations had been developed over time to allow greater distinction and transparency and to differentiate those programs and services that were voluntary and those that were involuntary. Mr. Miller noted the legally distinct government units, mandates and structures that were dictated by State Statute and general accounting principals in order to provide accountability. Mr. Miller welcomed a policy discussion on any proposed restructuring at the Council's discretion. Mayor Klausing requested that City Attorney Jay Squires respond to the legal ramifications in moving funding between sources; and legal funding mechanisms in place. City Attorney Squires noted that the question was very general, but that it would be incorrect to assume that all funds generated were able to have unrestricted movement, and certain fees were assessed and limited to specific areas. Mayor Klausing recognized the general accounting practices used for government units, encouraging the continued transparency as a valuable attribute. Councilmember Kough concurred with Councilmember Ihlan's concerns, specifically citing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) monies and controls available to the City. Finance Director Miller responded that the City Council has control over all funds; delegating staff to follow policies and procedures as proscribed by State Statute and City Code mandates. Mr. Miller further noted that TIF reporting was required to several state agencies and was heavily regulated, assuring the City Council maximum integrity and accountability of funds. Discussion included contracts for consulting fees related to Twin Lakes and the development process, current preliminary