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Regular City Council Mm'utes — 4/28/03 <br />Page 33 <br />asking for a target point. <br />Councilmember Klausing opined that staff was <br />probably feeling "burned" from the 2002 budget <br />process, and were attempting to seek how Council <br />would Tike the process, since the 2002 process <br />wasn't well- received. <br />Councilmember Kough concurred with the request <br />for aline -item, department by department budget, <br />with their anticipated increases and justifications. <br />Councilmember Kough opined that if, after his <br />review he agreed that it was fair and equitable, and <br />after his personal discussions with the Department <br />Heads, at that time he would make his decision. <br />Councilmember Maschka concurred that a zero to <br />two percent (2 %) increase was realistic, with the <br />$500,000 anticipated to come out of reserves; and <br />$800,000 above and beyond for the Public Safety <br />Building bond issue as part of the increase. <br />Councilmember Maschka opined that the City was <br />not in a position to cut the budget during current <br />economic difficulties. <br />Councilmember Schroeder concurred with <br />Councilmember Maschka's comments, given the <br />health of the community with its contingency monies <br />and current obligations. <br />Reserve Fund Status <br />Finance Director Miller reviewed the staff report <br />identifying the reserve fund status as previously <br />requested by Councilmembers; highlighting those <br />restricted and unrestricted reserves and applicable <br />policy implications. <br />Councilmember Schroeder expressed his <br />appreciation to Mx. Miller for providing that <br />information. <br />