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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, November 17, 2008 Page 17 Discussion included funding of this survey from cable franchise fees in the City's Communications Fund and not affecting property tax levies; and fund allocation remaining from the 2008 budget. Mayor Klausing advised that, while largely symbolic as it was not alevy- related item, he would support the motion. Roll Call Ayes: Pust; Willmus; Ihlan; and Klausing. Nays: Roe. Motion carried. Ihlan Comment #5 Councilmember Ihlan noted the significant increases proposed for 2009 over actual expenditures in 2009; and opined that during tight budget times, it should be reduced; however noted that she welcomed additional comment from staff. City Manager Malinen advised that there were a certain amount of ex- penses, particularly with the Police Department and P.O.S.T. Board reim- bursement of expenses. Mr. Malinen noted the significant portion of the City's budget related to Human Resources, and the need to keep personnel training in place. Discussion included unspent, but budgeted amounts applied to the $153,000; annual recurring training to satisfy specific criteria; annual comparisons and projects; ten percent estimated for out-of--state confer- ences, with approximately 65% estimated for metropolitan area training and conferences; senior level training and conferences around the state; and an estimated $5,000 for lodging for those specific conferences. No action taken. Willmus Comment #1 Mayor Klausing noted that the leaf pick up program had been discussed by the City Council repeatedly. Councilmember Willmus requested clarification from Public Works Di- rector Schwartz regarding his previous comments on additional storm gut- ter cleaning than in past years, and referenced previous discussions he'd held with Mr. Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff was analyzing the leaf pick up program and the gutter cleaning program to determine labor and resource alloca-