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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 05, 2011 Page 18 Councilmember Pust questioned the fairness of the current process for those de- nied renewal. At the request of Councilmember Pust on the status of training documentation by license holders, Chief Mathwig advised that, with eighty-three (83) licenses, the Department didn't have sufficient staff to investigate each establishment; but up- on compliance failure, the department could then demand those training records. Councilmember Pust opined that the process couldn't be deemed arbitrary or ca- pricious and needed consideration across the board. Mayor Roe suggested the need to consider options of the up-to 60-day suspension and additional fine provisions in the ordinance during those discussions. Mayor Roe clarified that the previous action taken by the City Council on the four (4) establishments failing the most recent compliance check was related to sale of alcohol to a minor; with this action currently under consideration a separate issue based on the failure of two (2) of those establishments in not having evidence of adequate training at the time of that original violation. b. Consider a Resolution Adopting the 2012 Budget and Tax Levy Mayor Roe sought any discussion points of individual Councilmembers prior to the December 12, 2011 meeting; that would require additional investigation prior to that date, and at which Councilmember Johnson could also be available to pro- vide his input. Councilmember Wilimus sought clarification from Finance Director Miller on 2012 funding allocations for the Reception Desk Personnel Service at $13,000. Finance Director Miller advised that this was a result of a refined time spent pro- file and adjusting hours allocated from finance tasks to receptionist responsibili- ties, with no additional funding or hours. Councilmember Willmus asked that in the future all documents include page numbers. Mayor Roe noted that going forward, if time spent didn't change again, it should be easier for tracking those personnel items more closely. Finance Director Miller concurred,provided tasks and functions remained static. Councilmember McGehee stated that she concurred with most of the residents speaking tonight; and suggested that, while she understands revenue fluctuations, a better tiered system for the water utility could be done. Councilmember McGehee questioned if there was any interest in pursuing a different balance in