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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, December 15, 2008 Page 28 eighteen (18) months in advance, recognizing changing needs and priorities, and allowing for movement within approved budgetary funds within reason as those priorities changed. Further discussion included unexpended funds reverting to reserves; quarterly re- ports to the City Council on aggregate funds; and annual reconciliation in March of the past year's budget; and the City's receipt of property tax revenue twice an- nually, while experiencing ongoing operational costs. Public Comment Steve Youngquist Mr. Youngquist advised that he had come to the meeting intending to be upset; however, he opined that he was amazed and very encouraged at what the City Council and staff had accomplished so far, without having to lay off personnel. Mr. Youngquist advised that he had spoken to many of his neighbors, and they were in agreement that the City Council was on the right track. Mr. Youngquist concurred with Councilmember Pust's comment that the economy was going to get worse before it got better; and opined that this may be the City Council's only chance to come in with a zero percent levy. Mr. Youngquist noted his experience with his employer, and their decision as a trucking firm not to. invest in new vehi- cles this year; and encouraged Councilmembers not to shy away from discussing personnel costs; and opined that the City Council was doing a great job. Mayor Klausing thanked Mr. Youngquist for his comments; and noted the excel- lent points he had made; however, noted that the City of Roseville was in a differ- ent business than private industry, and provided core services (i.e., police, fire and parks) whose demand didn't fall with the economy, but more than likely in- creased. Councilmember Ihlan questioned staff on impacts in removing the increased amount of $340,000 in 2009 for equipment and vehicle replacements. Mr. Miller clarified that staff had not recommended an increase at all in 2009; but was recommending maintaining the same level of funding as in 2008, $340,000, in an effort to improve the funding deficits of those funds due to the number of years they'd been underfunded. Mayor Klausing called the question for the previous motion by Councilmember Ihlan: "Ihlan moved, Pust seconded, reducing the 2009 levy by $340,000." Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Willmus and Pust. Nays: Roe and Klausing. Motion carried.