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- e - recommendation would be forwarded to Council for approval of that contract. He noted the auditor's contract was very vital as the firm is hired to check staff administration of budget in terms of legality and efficiency. However, it's essential that the Council has an auditor with whom they are satisfied. Mr. Williams expressed concern as to what he was supposed to do. He did not feel there was any reason to change auditors or attorneys every so many years unless they were not giving the City good service. He noted in past experience, when auditors were changed, it resulted in a "nonaudi t" for about two years. He sai d if the purpose of the subcommittee was to see if Coopers and Lybrand is a reliable firm and doing a good job, then he is willing to serve. However, if it were to change the system, he was not willing. Mr. Flogstad said, because of concern expressed by Council, the Finance Department had contacted 21 firms with a list of questions. Several responses had been received. He said the department would like to be sure when it gets to the point of selecting an auditor, that the scope of the audit and the process being used are acceptable to the Counci 1 . II. Civic Center Auditorium Concept on Site Usage and Facilities Memo from Civic Center Director dated February 7, 1978, distributed. Manager said the purpose of discussion was to look at the concepts as presented; a public hearing will be held Monday, February 13, on these concepts with some kind of decision as to which concept should be adopted. A cost estimate for scheme No.7 is being prepared and should be ready for that hearing. Les Anderson, Chairman of the Civic Center Commission, said the auditorium project was approaching the pre-schmatic design phase. This would deter- mine what activities will actually be on site and approximately how much cubic space should be devoted to each activity. He said the memo outlines those concepts. Two matters he wished the Council to consider were outlined. First, the matter of the hotel. He noted considerable discus- sion regarding bringing a hotel into the downtown area, and noted certain financial advantages such as taxes accruing. The Commission had discussed the matter and felt that the treatment given in scheme No.7 allows for such development. He noted a hotel could take considerable land space, and just because it was illustrated in the plan did not necessarily mean a hotel would be developed. He said it may be some years before such a hotel might be developed. However, it was the Commission's hope that a hotel would come in as soon as possible. The second matter regarded Willamette Street, with discussion ranging from leaving it in its present state to closing it off completely. The Commission would like some indication from Council as to what direc- tions could be given to the architect. 2/8/78--3 ,5