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, that practiced by corporate auditing systems. Manager also cautioned - Council not only the time spent for reeducating new auditors was an item to be considered, but the staff time involved, which could amount to 15 to 20 percent higher fee for the same amount of work initially. Mr. Flogstad said there were pros and cons on changing auditors, noting a change could provide a fresh outlook, but retaining the same auditor could result in a more extensive audit with less time spent. He sai d it depended whether Council was satisfied with the audit that it was receiving. Mr. Obie noted a recent award received by the City for its high level of performance in accounting practices. However, he did not discount the idea of looking at changing auditors. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to authorize City Manager to execute agreement with Coopers and Lybrand. Ro 11 ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Negotiation Authorization for Park Property Manager said staff had obtained an option agreement for 30 days on property discussed at executive session, were pursuing appraisals on that property, and would negotiate further regarding price. He said the question today regarded the adjacent parcels and what action Council should take. Preliminary appraisals on the adjacent property were com- parable in total to the figure in the option of the other parcel dis- e cussed at executive session. Council action would authorize staff to proceed securing options on these parcels with the power to exercise the right of eminent domain, but not to take such action immediately. Assistant Manager told Council it would have to initiate negotiation by resolution to exercise its power of eminent domain. Then staff would enter into negotiations with the owners and bring back to Council those resul ts. However, if City did not acquire those parcels, the City might be faced with litigation. He said under new state law, the action would bind City to condemn if it could not negotiate. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to authorize City Manager to proceed with negotiations to acquire park lands, and proceed with power of eminent domain if necessary. Roll- ca 11 vote. Motion carried unanimously. VIr. Industrial Waste Treatment Contract with A ri ac for 1977-1981 memo, agreement and resolution distributed to Council Don Allen, Public Works, noted two changes from the previous contracts. Up to the present time, the fee was based on a payback of capital costs plan. Presently, the fee will be based on a fair operating cost plus a deposi t. This will amount to $20,000 to $30,000 per year reduction for Agri pac. The second major change was the inclusion of a penalty section, in which a doubled rate would be charged for any demand greater than was . specified in the agreement. Staff recommended authorizing Manager to proceed with agreement. 5;tS 6/29/77 --4