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Mount Vernon council approves audit and accounting contracts, change orders, ventilation work and school parking-lot plan
Summary
On April 20, 2026 the council approved a one-year audit contract with Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C. ($16,580), accounting services with Bradley L. Hauge, CPA ($7,935), multiple construction change orders (sidewalks $10,300; uptown street lights $14,677), a $24,550 ventilation installation for the Public Works shop, and the MVCSD middle-school parking-lot site plan.
Council approved several procurement and capital items during the April 20 meeting.
Audit and accounting contracts: Staff recommended renewing auditing services with Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. P.C. for a one-year proposal at $16,580 (a $1,000 increase). Councilmember Engel moved to approve the proposal, Councilmember Rose seconded, and the motion carried with Andresen absent. Council also approved a contract with Bradley L. Hauge, CPA for accounting services (preparing state budget forms, TIF reports and monthly reconciliations) at $7,935 (an increase of $185); motion by Rose, seconded by Hansen-Player.
Change orders and capital work: Council approved Change Order #3 for the 2025 Sidewalk Improvements in the amount of $10,300 to add reinforcing steel to trail panels from the Skate Park to 7th Ave (motion by Engel, seconded by Rose). The Uptown Street Light Project Change Order #3 for $14,677 to relocate GFCI outlets to the base of the pole and provide a 50-amp circuit breaker was approved on a motion by Tuerler, seconded by Rose.
Public Works safety: Council approved installation of a ventilation system for the north Public Works shop building at a quote of $24,550 from 8 Finger HVAC, LLC. Councilmember Rose moved and Councilmember Engel seconded to accept the quote, citing employee safety while working in the shop area.
School site plan: The Mount Vernon Community School District requested reconstruction of the parking lot between the middle and elementary school buildings to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety by establishing a buses-only lane and separating 7th Avenue SW traffic. Planning & Zoning recommended approval on April 15, 2026. Councilmember Rose moved and Councilmember Hansen-Player seconded to approve the site plan; the motion carried with Andresen absent.
Finance: Council approved the claims list totaling $523,952.82 covering multiple funds and highlighted line items (not exhaustive), including a Rachel Street pay estimate and payroll. The fund expense totals and March revenue by department were filed as part of the packet.
Next steps: contracts and change orders proceed to implementation by the responsible departments; staff will manage vendor coordination and project execution per usual city procurement processes.
