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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2008 Page 16 City Manager Malinen noted that Public Safety levies were an exception to the State's 3.9% levy limit; and that the proposed levy did not include the levy of $355,000 for the Ice Arena refrigeration system, nor the Housing and Redevel- opment Authority levy, yet to be determined. City Manager Malinen advised that time would be allotted at the next City Coun- cil meeting for the City Council to discuss the budget in more detail after they had a chance to absorb the budget, and after receipt of any requests to staff for addi- tional budget information. City Manager Malinen noted the presentation of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with more detail as staff's response to the City Council's previous re- quest for more detail and in context with overall budget information. Councilmember Pust sought clarification on 2008 and 2009 CIP comparisons. Councilmember Pust sought clarification on whether of the CII' items had been built into the 2009 recommended budget funding, and if so, how the City Council could decipher those specific items. Finance Director Miller advised that the 2009 CIP attempted to show a more real- istic picture of what was needed; and that 2009 would have shown a big jump compared to 2008. Mr. Miller advised that staff would provide Councilmembers electronic with that specific detail to identify CIP items built into the 2009 rec- ommended budget funding. Councilmember Roe sought clarification on the 2008 asset replacement and re- serve fund improvements, and their application if one-time, or if intended for 2009; and if funds were being dedicated annually to reach financial policy goals. Councilmember Roe questioned whether the 2009 amount for both of those areas had been reduced on the capital side. Finance Director Miller confirmed Councilmember Roe's observations. Mayor Klausing opined that the policy goal remained the same, but due to levy constraints and lack of additional revenue sources, the City remained further out in realizing their goal in the next few budget cycles. Finance Director Miller concurred; but encouraged the City Council not to waiver from their target objective, but to recognize that it would take longer to achieve. Councilmember Pust sought clarification as to whether the reserve funds were re- duced by a standard percentage across the board or if they varied. Finance Director Miller advised that the percentages would vary, based on prior- ity needs (i.e., rolling stock and equipment age and condition); with other oppor-