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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 16, 2014 Page 22 Councilmember McGehee brought to the attention of staff and Councilmembers the problems experienced last winter with frozen water mains and suggested addi- tional or more powerful equipment to allow staff to address thawing those lines in the future. Mayor Roe suggested that the City Council formally direct staff to provide the three levy scenarios as previously discussed, based on the recommendation of the Finance Commission. Roe moved, Laliberte seconded, directing staff to come forward with three sepa- rate 2015 levy scenarios: an increase of 5%, 0%levy, and a 5%reduction, indicat- ing the related impacts from each. Councilmember McGehee advised that she would not support the motion, opining that it was a ridiculous exercise, and obviously staff didn't have any desire to in- crease the levy any higher than necessary, and. Councilmember McGehee further opined that she could personally find ways to save money versus the City Council attempting to address these small issues, just because no one was willing to step up to the plate and make the decision. Mayor Roe suggested that Councilmember McGehee submit a memorandum to that effect outlining those cost savings; to which Councilmember McGehee re- sponded that she would be happy to do so. Councilmember Etten advised that he would support this motion, as recommend- ed by the Finance Commission. Mayor Roe advised that he would support the motion, with the understanding that it was not concerned with specific cuts, but general impacts, such as previously suggested by Mr. Miller as an example of the current FTE level and how that may change based on the varying levy scenarios. Councilmember Laliberte advised that she did not view this as an exercise, but as a legitimate way to see what services and programs would be impacted with those various scenarios and how it impacted the tax levy assessment, opining that the City Council was obligated to pursue such a process. Councilmember McGehee suggested an amendment: to see staff come back with creative ideas to reduce and reformulate the budget entirely. Mayor Roe clarified that this was inherent in the original motion, and would in- form the discussion going forward and delve more deeply into all areas. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; McGehee; and Roe.