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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 05, 2011 Page 10 was not strictly bound by legal requirements, but allowed the City Council some discre- tion in certain cases, such as this. Mayor Roe noted that Roseville voters, in turn, had the right to decide if the City Council made the correct decisions. Mayor Roe noted that strict legal obligations of the City Council were legislated through its ordinances, not pol- icies; and as an example in its financial policies, those policies suggested that the City maintain 50% of its annual tax-supported budget amount in reserve, and for a number of years, those reserves were well below that, and some only now at 35%. Mayor Roe noted that this continually presented issues for the City Council on how to address annual ex- penses. Councilmember Johnson strongly concurred with the comments of Mayor Roe. As to the decision by the City Council to consider a biennial budget approach for 2013/2014, Mayor Roe advised that, other than 2013 bonding impacts, the City Manager- recommended budget indicated a projected 2% increase in the budget and levy only to account for inflationary type inputs; and further advised that changes in this year's tax levy to support capital funding needs would carry forward to future years, and not include an additional annual amount in the future. Likewise, Mayor Roe noted that the intent in raising utility fees was to provide an annual funding amount and level to sustain the City's CIP needs into the future. Mayor Roe, for staff's information, suggested that the proposed resolution include lan- guage for preliminary approval of the 2013 budget and associated levy. Mayor Roe thanked residents in the audience for their attendance and comment; and en- couraged them to follow-up with any additional input or questions to staff or the City Council. Councilmember McGehee questioned staff on the number of homes experiencing siphon problems as well as the grey water issue; with Mayor Roe suggesting that item be fol- lowed-up outside the meeting. 2. Approve Agenda Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:02 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:10 p.m.; with Mayor Roe noting that Councilmember Johnson had excused himself from the meeting due to illness. Mayor Roe noted that the City's legislative delegation would be rescheduled to a later date,therefore removing Agenda Item 10.a entitled, "Legislative Upate." Willmus moved, McGehee seconded, approval of the agenda as amended. Roll Call