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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, May 17, 2010 Page 9 Mayor Klausing concurred with suggestions for outside speakers from the local academic community; and advised that the original intent of for speakers outside the in -house government realm was to provide an independent perspective. However, Mayor Klausing noted that he found that requirement for outside gov- ernment training, to be confining and that it may make sense to have training in- house. Mayor Klausing suggested, in the Commission's annual review of the Eth- ics Resolution, that they consider potential revision if they deemed prudent. Councilmember Roe concurred with comments heard so far, and suggested that, if "seminar" was not defined in the resolution, the City is free to interpret as appro- priate, and if alternative means were available to accomplish similar training. Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the training date change; and suggested that the Commission do some research on potential costs for speakers prior to the City Council's upcoming 2011 budget discussions. Chair Weldon assured Councilmembers that the Commission would seek volun- teer speakers, but noted realistic costs for outside, paid speakers on such a minim- al budget. Mayor Klausing suggested that the delay and deferral for outside speaker training may be a way to address the financial aspect, in not doing that type of training an- nually, but only every third year, and utilizing other options in other years, pro- viding a balance. In general, Mayor Klausing noted the ever increasing expertise and commitment of Commissions over the last few years, and their valid and productive sugges- tions and comments during these joint meetings; and offered sincere appreciation on behalf of the City Council and the community. Councilmember Pust left the meeting briefly at this time. b. Presentation and Acceptance of the 2009 Financial Audit Finance Director Chris Miller introduced Mr. Jim Eichten, CPA with MMKR, to present their firm's independent auditor's report of the City for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2009. Mr. Eichten reviewed the role and purpose of this annual requirement in accor- dance with U. S. Government Approved Auditing Standards (GAAP), and sub- mitted to the State Auditor as per law. Mr. Eichten noted that this audit including testing of internal controls and compliance with those controls; internal control findings; and overall opinions and findings related to that audit.