The council approved the engagement of ID Bailey to rectify a significant accounting error identified during a recent audit. This error has hindered the city from obtaining a clean audit opinion, a factor for maintaining a favorable bond rating. The engagement will not exceed $14,800, covering consulting services to ensure accurate and timely bank reconciliations. Council members expressed concern about the ongoing financial discrepancies and emphasized the importance of resolving the issue to prevent future findings in audits.

Simultaneously, discussions centered around the Eagle Lake Pedestrian Connectivity Project, with updates on grant funds from the federal Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). The city has been allocated $164,000 to support engineering costs. The city is also pursuing further funding from the DNR to alleviate the financial burden on local resources. The city plans to submit the necessary documentation to secure these funds, despite the complex application process. The project aims to improve pedestrian infrastructure, with total costs estimated near a million dollars, and federal grants already covering a portion.

Attention was also given to infrastructure maintenance, particularly concerning severe roof leaks at municipal buildings, including the police office. Immediate repairs are authorized up to $5,000, with further evaluation planned to address the persistent issue. The council granted authority to address these repairs promptly to prevent additional damage.