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Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Monday, April 23, 2007 Page 26 Mayor Klausing suggested that the City Council consider remaining agenda items at this time to allow uninterrupted discussion of financial and budget policies. Councilmembers concurred. d. Audit Committee - Discussion of an Audit Committee Mayor Klausing suggested tabling this item indefinitely until Coun- cilmember Kough was able to participate in the discussion. Mayor Klausing noted that the issue seemed to be whether a Council sub- committee or the entire Council serve as the Audit Committee. City Manager Malinen advised that staff had incorporated previous auditor findings and had conected those situations; and was proceed- ing in conformity with those previous findings, including conducting a training for all employees and incorporating any employee recognition at that time. Councilmember Ihlan noted that the cunent audit was nearing com- pletion, and personally opined her preference that that audit would recognize the steps already taken and progress made by the City to address previous findings. Councilmember Ihlan further opined that it was her personal preference that a formal and ongoing Audit and Fi- nance Committee be established for the purpose of reviewing and making recommendations related to the type of policy discussions be- ing held by the Council tonight. e. Legislative Advocacy - Discussion of Development of 2008 Legis- lative Advocacy Schedule Councilmember Pust opined that the suggested program, as prepared by staff, appeared organized and efficient, and suggested that the leg- islative policy not be considered until June, as recommended in the staff report dated April 23, 2007 and attached proposed 2008 Legisla- tive Advocacy Program timeline. It was Council consensus that staff provide the Council with a set pro- gram, as outlined, on a regular basis as a matter of City Council action and activity throughout the year. Councilmember Pust stipulated that consensus action of the Council as referenced above, not be interpreted by Department Heads as an