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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 19,2013 Page 17 ically used as the primary focus of a particular department (e.g. boating patrol equipment, extra equipment used for SWAT-related events), but not part of a pa- trol officer's primary duties. While Councilmember McGehee opined that there appeared to be a bad return in issuing citations, Mayor Roe observed that a broader return figured into issuing those citations, including providing public safety. Reverting to Mayor Roe's request of the body regarding moving forward with the budget process, Councilmember McGehee questioned if moving forward meant accepting this initial City Manager Recommended Budget as final. Mayor Roe clarified that this was the question; or whether Councilmembers need- ed further feedback from staff. Councilmember Laliberte advised that she would look for more answers to her questions going forward; specifically identifying the proposed reorganization of the Administration Department and changes coming primarily out of the Commu- nications Fund. Under those auspices, Councilmember Laliberte questioned what functions would leave other departments and impact their operating budgets. Mr. Trudgeon clarified that there would be no communication functions immedi- ately leaving other departments, as they would still need to retain content crea- tion; with the intent for the new position to streamline those efforts overall. Mr. Trudgeon cautioned reality with this communication effort, opining that he didn't want to oversell the intent; but opined that over time there may be some savings seen,but advised that he could not specify any in 2014. With concurrence by Mr. Trudgeon, Mayor Roe noted that, if anything, it may free staff to perform other functions within their department. Councilmember Laliberte expressed her interest in receiving additional clarifica- tion in future discussions regarding reorganization of the communication function and realistic expectations. Referencing Councilmember McGehee's comment for the intent and purposes of setting the Preliminary Levy, Councilmember Willmus opined that the City Man- ager Recommended Budget served as a guide,but that it was up to the City Coun- cil to continue discussion and fit things together by December of 2013. After a brief discussion led by Mayor Roe, Council consensus was that no addi- tional discussion would be required at the August 26th meeting,but to provide suf- ficient time at the September 9th meeting; with individual Councilmembers en- couraged to reach out to staff with their questions or additional information needs between now and then.