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City Council Special Meeting - 12/27/04 Minutes - Page 15 the structural deficit problem from reduced state aid. Councilmember Maschka noted that correcting this structural budget problem would put the City in a position to go back to budget increases at inflation or less, as has been the City's historical policy. Councilmember Ihlan noted her reservations about the budget as previously stated and related to areas not considered for reduction; and opined her desire to restructure the budget itself and the process to determine overall spending priorities and budgetary controls. Councilmember Schroeder opined his discontent with the accomplishments, or lack thereof, of the Council over the last year throughout the budget process. Councilmember Schroeder further opined that next year, staffs directive should be a zero percent levy increase; with staff accountable for achieving that level or rationale provided as to why it was not achievable. Councilmember Schroeder cited past eliminations of management level positions (assistant department head positions) as good starting points for elimination; and spoke in opposition to the budget as presented and proposed. Councilmember Kough spoke in opposition to this levy increase and budget; opining his desire to maintain the maintenance position. Roll Call Vote (2005 Final Tax Levy) Ayes: Ihlan, Maschka and Klausing. Nays: Kough and Schroeder. [2005 Final Budget] Maschka moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Resolution No. 10269 entitled, "Resolution Adopting the Final 2005 Annual Budget for the City of Roseville," setting the 2005 Budget at $32,684,430; and eliminating the positions consistent with the final budget: 1) Custodian I, eliminated effective February 1,2005; 2) Maintenance Worker II, eliminated effective February 1, 2005 ; 3) Community Service Officers (2 out of 4 total), eliminated Resolution 10269 Final 2005 Annual Budget