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The council opted for the City to hire a consultant to help coach the Assistant Finance Director and prepare some of the needed documents for the City's annual Audit and Budget. The proposal was estimated to be approximately $13,500-$25,000 for consulting on both the City's Annual budget and audit. Reeder noted he would reach out to the previous Assistant Finance Director for his assistance as well. Reeder stated he will add the contract with AEMCPA to the council meeting agenda. Reeder discussed the vacancy at the Front Desk. The Council opted to advertise a new higher level position and allow current staff to apply for the position. Reeder discussed the potential of creating a Golf Course Superintendent position within the Public works department. Mayor Walsh suggested the Human Resources Committee meet with Public Works to discuss this position. Council Member Seals stated she would like to sit down and figure out a vision and a plan with Public Works. They will look into the goals for the Golf Course as well. The Council decided to revisit this at a later date after a plan has been discussed with Public Works. 3. 2018 Goals and Budget Mayor Walsh noted he would like to keep the levy flat and accomplish responsible budgeting throughout. Walsh would like to look deeper into what we had previously budgeted and explore areas such as roads, parks funding, and legal fees. Reeder mentioned that Staff had a meeting with the school district and they are moving ahead with getting a plan in place for the turning traffic before school starts. This will be brought to council at a later date. Mayor Walsh pointed out that there had been some great ideas for safety with the school traffic. Council Member Printup mentioned the brush pile and the control issue. The biggest issue is that people are dumping there resident or not. Council Member Seals stated she would like to see Orono have a lighting of a Holiday tree. She is looking into the possibility of getting a tree donated to the Golf Course for the lighting of a tree. 4. CSAH 112 Phase 2 Design Review Adam Edwards, Public Works Director/City Engineer gave a brief overview of the project, process of approval and a few main issues that have been previously discussed.