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City Council Regular Meeting - 10/09/06 Minutes - Page 2 1. Receive Public Comment about City Issues Public Comment Mayor Klausing called for public comment by members of the audience on any City Issues. A. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine Mr. Sands requested that the City Council schedule a special City Council meeting solely for discussion of the 2007 Budget and Tax Levy to finalize anticipated increases for 2007. Mr. Sands expressed his interest in knowing the final levy percentage increase for the benefit of taxpayers prior to the November General Election. B. John Kysylyczyn, 3083 N Victoria Street Mr. Kysylyczyn critiqued the City Council's hiring process for the City Manager's position; questioning the leadership and consensus-building throughout the process; decision- making for the hiring by "lame duck" Councilmembers; process timing; timing of the hire; application process and review panel; and internal and/or external candidate selection procedure; selection criteria; and the need to make the process more public for accountability purposes. Mr. Kysylyczyn questioned whether Open Meeting Law provisions were adhered to; ethics of the process; and staff's involvement in the process. C. Councilmember Tammy Pust Councilmember Pust thanked everyone involved in the recent Central Park Foundation event, "Back to the 50's," for citizen support and for those planning the event. Councilmember Pust announced an upcoming event entitled, "A Taste of Northwest," showcasing the work of Northwest Youth and Family Services, with various food and restaurant vendors donating refreshments for the event. Councilmember Pust noted that additional information, and tickets at $25 each for the event scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2006, at the Shoreview Community Center, could be obtained by calling 651/379-3422. Councilmember Pust highlighted another activity for youth entitled, "Kids Voting Minnesota," sponsored by various