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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,June 16, 2014 Page 9 Councilmember Willmus also expressed his appreciation to Commissioner McGuire for her work. Mayor Roe sought a follow-up on Economic Development and Economic Gar- dening issues as presented by Ramsey County to the City Council earlier this year. Commissioner McGuire briefly reviewed the program intended for tier two-level businesses and CEO's needing mentoring to take their business to the next level; advising that the program had proven to be a great success and hoped it would continue in the future, and her hope that Roseville businesses would be a huge part of that effort. Commissioner McGuire noted that there were now spokespeo- ple available from businesses that can attest to the value of the program, and ex- pressed her interest in spreading the word to businesses to give them the support they need. Mayor Roe suggested that, once the program was approved in the County's budg- et during the second year of the biennium budget, presentations be made to the ar- eas joint chamber of commerce and Roseville Business Council effort as a valua- ble venue to get the information out. Mayor Roe thanked Commissioner McGuire for her attendance and the update. 11. Public Hearings 12. Budget Items a. Discuss 2015 City Council Budget Goals & Priorities City Manager Patrick Trudgeon introduced this discussion, as detailed in the RCA dated June 16, 2014; and the intent to seek Council direction for staff in creation of the City Manager Recommended Budget. Mr. Trudgeon noted that Finance Director Chris Miller was available, as well as Department Heads, to respond to any questions or additional information needs of individual Councilmembers dur- ing this discussion. Mayor Roe suggested using the primary points of discussion outlined by staff in the RCA as a way to organize tonight's discussion; referring to the preliminary report on the budget and tax levy impact items addressed in the May 12, 2014 staff memorandum. General Comments Councilmember Willmus asked Mr. Miller to provide a recap of the Finance Commission's discussion at their recent meeting, specifically regarding the tax levy discussion, since they didn't finish their discussion on reserve policies.