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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,December 03,2012 Page 9 Mr. Miller reviewed those items detailed in the RCA dated December 3, 2012 regarding pre-existing obligations, including debt service on park renewal and fire station bonds; those items included in the original 2012/2013 biennial budg- et, many specifically related to employee compensation obligations; and the recommendations of the City Council's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Sub- committee. Mr. Miller noted that the only new considerations were related to the Human Resources function of the City as detailed in the RCA. Mr. Miller noted that most homes in Roseville saw a significant reduction in market value, averaging 8.7%, which would reduce the impact of the increased tax levy proportionately. Initial discussion included clarification of budget spending versus total spending and partial funding for the budget in tax-supported programs along with other sources of revenue; clarification of carryover funds from 2012 and additional proposed funds requested for 2013 for the purchase of Information Technology equipment/replacement; historical perspective of COLA and step increases for employees; and anticipated operational savings in 2012 of an estimated $100,000. After briefly reviewing the protocol for public comment, Mayor Roe opened the Public Hearing at approximately 7:13 p.m. for the purpose of hearing public comment as the City Council considers the Final 2013 Budget, Tax Levy and Utility Rates. Public Comment Tim Callaghan,3062 Shorewood Lane Mr. Callaghan addressed his concern with the $19 million spending set aside for park renewal,but his observation that the renewal actually included new ball fields, new—not replacement of—irrigation systems, and construction of facili- ties large enough to hold meetings. Mr. Callaghan opined that this sounded like significant upgrades; and in his review of meeting minutes, was under the im- pression that another $31 million was intended to be spent on the park system over the next four (4) years, representing $2 million annually. Mr. Callahan stated that this City Council appeared to have a problem assuming that there was an infinite well from which to generate these funds. Mr. Callaghan further addressed City Council discussions considering providing tax increment financing (TIF) for a potential developer in the Twin Lakes are; and questioned where the payoff was for Roseville residents and what they were getting for their money. Mr. Callaghan addressed an ongoing personal problem with the Police and Community Development/Code Enforcement Departments not responding to