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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 11,2007 Page 35 Councilmember Roe opined his support for the motion; observing that he had suggestions for incorporating additional language, he sought staff's indulgence in taking his comments under advisement, includ- ing those of other Councilmembers provided at tonight's meeting. Councilmember Roe further encouraged individual Councilmembers to presume that proposed changes can get a 4/5 vote, rather than dwelling on negative aspects. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Roe's positive com- ments. Mr. Stark advised Councilmembers that he would present a copy of tonight's draft meeting minutes to the three firms at their pre-proposal meetings. Roll Call Ayes: Kough; Pust; Roe and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan. Motion carried. h. City Budget Calendar - Consider Establishing the 2008 City Budget Calendar Finance Director Chris Miller reviewed past practice for preliminary discussions on goals and priorities in the spring, followed by the City Manager-recommended Budget in mid-July, followed by Department- specific budget presentations leading to adoption of a Preliminary Budget in September. Mr. Miller advised that, while this process resulted in eventual adop- tion of the budget, from staff's perspective, it was ineffective in plac- ing strategic-level goals and strategies and providing identifiable ac- tions steps driving formulation of an annual budget. Mr. Miller ad- vised that staff was suggesting refining the budget process to be struc- tures to maximize and coordinate the decision-making process, and align resources with expected outcomes. Mr. Miller provided a proposed 2008 Budget Calendar for Council re- view and comment, incorporating those objectives. Mr. Miller opined that if the Council were supportive of the proposed calendar and proc-