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City Council Regular Meeting —11/14/OS <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 16 <br />State Auditor's website. <br />Mr. Kysylyczyn opined several areas where expenditures could <br />be reduced and encouraged the City Council to address basic <br />items (i.e., social club dues for City management; employee use <br />of vehicles; and OVAL subsidies). <br />Mayor Klausing briefly returned to discussion of Item 8 at this <br />time; and returned to the discussion at 7:24 p.m. <br />Mayor Klausing again encouraged a Council-spirit of <br />compromise, and questioned what levy increase number would <br />be workable to achieve consensus. <br />Councilmember Ihlan was firm in her support of Option D at a <br />5% levy increase, and deferred spending and capital purchases. <br />Discussion included whether or not there was actually a <br />consensus for that 5% levy increase, of if it had been approved <br />for discussion purposes only. <br />Councilmember Kough spoke in support of additional reductions <br />to achieve a zero percent levy increase. <br />Councilmember Schroeder expressed concern in considering a <br />general percentage levy increase, opining that line item <br />considerations should be reviewed, and a clear determination on <br />the appropriate amount of reserves to be used; and noted his <br />original 3.78% levy increase compromise to address inflation <br />and use some reserves. <br />Councilmember Schroeder encouraged a Council motion for a <br />comprehensive review of minimum levels for reserves and <br />implications for bonding rates, to be provided by an outside, <br />independent consultant. <br />Mayor Klausing clarified the items included in the City <br />Manager's proposed Option D levy increase at 5%. Mayor <br />Klausing spoke in support of Councilmember Schroeder's <br />proposal for a study of reserves and bonding authority, and <br />suggested it be one of the Council's primary objectives for early <br />