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City Council Regular Meeting - 12/05/05 Minutes - Page 27 Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her support of Option D as presented; expressing interest in reviewing Councilmember Schroeder's proposals in greater detail. However, Councilmember Ihlan opined her preference for revising the City's approach to the budget process by providing staff with a not-to-exceed level as providing a good, balanced option. Councilmember Kough expressed support for the 5% levy increase; thanked City Manager Beets and staff for presenting the Option D; concurred with Councilmember Schroeder's observations regarding the need for Council review of line item proposals; and again expressed his lack of support for a community-wide survey in 2006. Councilmember Schroeder opined that the 5% levy increase was a good step in the right direction; but encouraged the City Council to look at future budgeting processes with a percentage stated upfront in the process for several years to allow staff and the public to determine the Council's direction and priorities. Roll Call (Original Motion) Ayes: Kough; Maschka; Ihlan and Klausing. Nays: Schroeder. Discussion included whether to put elimination of the community survey on a future Council agenda; with Councilmembers Ihlan and Kough supportive of doing so. Mayor Klausing suggested that the new Council make a detennination for a survey. Councilmember Ihlan advised of her intent to pursue, on a future Council agenda, discussion of the Economic Development position; possible restructuring; other resources; and future needs. 9. Consider Approving Contracts with the City Attorney, City Prosecutor and Eureka Recycling City Manager Beets reviewed the Request for Proposals (RFP) process and results of recent negotiations as authorized by the City Council at their October 24, 2005 meeting. City Attorney City Prosecutor Eureka Recycling Contracts