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<br />City Council Minutes - 07/22/02 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />o August 5 Community Development; <br />o August 12 Public Works; <br />o August 19, as required by State Law, City <br />adoption of a "not to exceed" City Property Tax <br />Levy. <br />o Year-end - Formal Truth in Taxation Hearing <br />and adoption of a balanced budget and local <br />property tax levy. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schroeder stated that attendance by City <br />Councilmembers at the Budget Work Sessions was on a <br />volunteer basis, but would be televised if conflicts arise. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Kough turned the discussion over to the <br />City's Finance Director, Mr. Chris Miller <br /> <br />Mr. Miller distributed the draft Working Budget <br />Documents and provided an overview of the document <br />and its format. <br /> <br />Mr. Miller and Mr. Beets answered questions, and <br />received comments from the City Council on the <br />proposed budget. <br /> <br />Councilmember Maschka asked for data about police <br />staffing; and about contingency planning - financially <br />and in terms of equipment and training for public safety <br />personnel- relating to natural and man-made disasters. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Kough asked about response times and <br />response vehicles. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schroeder asked about a strategic plan <br />for the Fire Department. <br /> <br />III. Public Comment Public Comment <br />Acting Mayor Kough opened the meeting to public comment at <br />this time. <br /> <br />A. Mr. Sands, 2612 A1dine Street, continuation of <br />discussion from a previous meeting regarding concerns <br />