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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 21, 2008 Page 14 gun a year ago did not anticipate the levy limit constraints now made part of the process. Mayor Klausing, following the presentations, requested an electronic version be provided to individual Councilmembers. Each department highlighted their general budget information; total employees, and percentage of budget for staffing; their operating divisions; and how their re- spective department was funded; as well as 2003-08 Accomplishments; 2003-08 Budget and Operational Impacts; and 2009 Strategic Plan Priorities. Departments, and presenters, included: the Administrative Department presented by City Manager Malinen; the Parks and Recreation Department presented by Di- rector Lonnie Brokke; the Public Works Department presented by Director Duane Schwartz; the Police Department presented by Captain Mathwig in the absence of Chief Sletner who was at a previously scheduled out-of--state family event; the Fire Department presented by Chief Rich Gasaway; the Finance Department pre- sented by Director Chris Miller; and the Community Development Department presented by Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon. City Manager Malinen thanked the City Council for their attention, and staff for their preparations and presentations. City Manager Malinen recognized the City's "very high-quality staff, providing high-quality services to the community;" al- ways attempting to improve on their efficiencies and service levels, even during times of limited resources and unfunded mandates. City Manager Malinen opined that the City budget will remain challenging over the next few years. City Manager Malinen reviewed the upcoming budget calendar in developing the 2009 budget, including presentation at the August 11, 2008 City Council meeting of the City Manager-recommended 2009 Budget document, taking into account all department requests in light of available resources and mandated levy limits; with substantial time allotment at the August 18, 2008 City Council meeting for City Council internal discussion of that recommended budget. Mayor Klausing, following the presentations, requested an electronic version be provided to individual Councilmembers. 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen advised that advisory commission interviews would be scheduled immediately prior to the regular City Council meeting on July 28, 2008, and the start time would be determined by the number of applicants, with additional information forthcom- ing from his office.