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Regular City Council Minutes - 7/28/03 Page 2 costs for the authorized new facilities. Mr. Miller summarized the budget by spending categories and funding sources. Mr. Miller also projected the impact on property owners' local taxes. Finally, Mr. Miller compared the local tax burden in Roseville to other metropolitan communities of similar size. Councilmember Kough expressed support for continuation of the fireworks display with funding assistance from pursuit of increased and/or additional sponsorships. Councilmember Kough further noted his intent that motorcycles be added to the budget, but not additional police officers. Councilmember Kough also spoke in favor of City retiree health care benefits until retirees reached age 65. Councilmember Maschka commented on weaning the City off state aid; opining that $350,000 was a good target to cut, but phased in over a period of years; perhaps using Arona sale proceeds. Councilmember Maschka further opined that if state aid were returned to the City, he favored dedicating it to specific projects and not general operating costs. Councilmember Maschka supported gradually adjusting local taxes upwards by $350,000, while simultaneously reducing $350,000 in operating costs as well. Councilmember Schroeder praised Finance Director Miller and staff for the budget book, opining that it was well- organized and well-documented. Councilmember Schroeder was troubled by City Manager Beets' recommendations regarding personnel and requested follow-up meetings to discuss those items. Councilmember Kough commented on City salary increases being the same, opining that weekend plowing was a priority. Councilmember Kough expressed interest in meeting with each department; and was not supportive of reducing police and/or fire.