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City Council Study Session - 11/15/04 Minutes - Page 10 increase, and spoke in support of reducing COLA. Councilmember Kough noted that the maintenance department was one person short already; and expressed support for saving the maintenance position. Councilmember Ihlan opined that she would prefer to keep the position if possible, and to stay as close to 9.5% levy increase, but the position was not a budget-breaker for her. Mayor Klausing sought clear directive for staff: noting that no one's first choice was to eliminate Directive #5, but people were willing to get to a budget. Mayor Klausing supported a 3 % COLA and sought consensus. Councilmember Maschka suggested that staff go back and look at the maintenance position, along with the 9.5% levy increase, and bring back those figures for Council consideration; noting the consensus for eliminating the other two positions (Directives #4 and 6) were evident. Further discussion ensued regarding the upcoming Truth in Taxation hearing and presentation information required; and providing more specific direction to staff. City Manager Beets noted that staff had repeatedly looked for long-term, sustainable cuts, and he didn't anticipate that additional cuts were available, but offered to further review items. Further discussion ensued regarding the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy and timetable. Mayor Klausing discussed including the HRA Levy on the December 6, 2004 regular meeting agenda. 5. 2005 City Fee Schedule Finance Director Chris Miller reviewed the recommended 2005 fee adjustments within various departments, noting that Department Heads were available to answer any questions or provide further clarification for City Council. Mr. Miller noted 2005 City Fee Schedule