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Tim Hoffman stated that it was not just the group but also other organizations including the City <br /> Council, Ramsey Lions and Ramsey Rotary. He stated that the sustainability of the plan is <br /> important now that they have reached this level. <br /> Mayor Strommen stated that the slogan says, "don't wait for the help, be the help" and believed <br /> that it a great mantra. She noted that this is a wonderful example of how people can contribute to <br /> the community as this was community driven and community led. She again thanked the group <br /> for their efforts. <br /> 2.02: Presentation of the 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the City's <br /> Auditing Firm of Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Company (MMKR) <br /> —Aaron Nielsen, Principal with the Firm Will be Presenting <br /> Aaron Nielsen, MMKR, stated that he is here to present the three reports included in the Council <br /> packet. He noted that a more detailed presentation was given to the Council prior to this meeting <br /> at the worksession. He reported that an unmodified, or clean, opinion was given on the audit. <br /> He stated that the reports required have been filed and there was one finding in the area of <br /> internal controls regarding the capture of assets received by developers the previous year. He <br /> stated that there were no findings in regard to Minnesota state legal compliance. He stated that <br /> they did testing from the finding from the previous year and they were pleased that the City had <br /> addressed the item and the finding was eliminated this year. <br /> Councilmember Riley stated that there is a lot of information included in the reports and it can be <br /> difficult to interpret. He thanked Mr. Nielsen and Finance Director Lund and her staff. <br /> Mayor Strommen agreed and recognized the high level of work that is needed from staff. She <br /> stated that there is an action item on the consent agenda to receive the audit and submit for <br /> excellence in financial reporting. <br /> 3. CITIZEN INPUT <br /> None. <br /> 4. CONSENT AGENDA <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve the <br /> following items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> 4.01: Receive 2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) <br /> 4.02: Receive Cash and Investments for Period Ending May 31, 2017 <br /> 4.03: Approve Licenses: <br /> Solicitor <br /> Maintenance Free Minnesota Inc/4220 83rd Ave N Minneapolis <br /> Temporary On-Sale Liquor License <br /> Ramsey Lions Club/P.O. Box 771 <br /> City Council/June 13,2017 <br /> Page 3 of 15 <br />