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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 10, 2007 Page 17 sold; and a new station built from bond funds. Mr. Kysylyczyn further opined that this could reduce building maintenance li- abilities. Mr. Kysylyczyn opined that whether Councilmembers discussed percentages or dollar amounts, it was still doubtfiil that they would reduce or eliminate taxes, once specific pro- grams and/or services were initiated or expanded. Mr. Ky- sylyczyn advised that he would hold further comment on spe- cific items foi° later in the budget process. Councilmember Pust thanked City Manager Malinen and Fi- nance Director Miller for including incorporation of the Tax- payer Reduction Fund as proposed; opining that it showed an aggressive and responsible methodology. Councilmember Roe addressed Mr. Kysylyczyn's comments regarding increasing taxes annually; however, noted that prop- erty values and wages also tended to increase annually, and needed to be considered in the overall perspective accordingly. Councilmember Roe opined that the Asset Replacement fund- ing mechanisms needed to be kept as a priority with the goal of sustaining and improving maintenance in parks and streets. Councilmember Roe clarified that his proposed budget reduced budget policy compliance by $250,000; reduced $200,000 for Imagine Roseville 2025 funding; but that the additional reduc- tion of $185,000 was unspecified and not intended to be taken from the Asset Replacement Fund. Councilmember Pust clarified that individual Councilmembers may want to argue for proportionate funding for Imagine Rose- ville 2025 initiatives, and it should not be presumed that such specific items were no longer on the table. Councilmember Ihlan requested staff development of a not-to- exceed budget based on these numbers. Councilmember Ihlan advised that she was comfortable with a 10% or lower budget and levy increase; and while she would support this motion, she would continue to work to find additional areas to decrease that number.