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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, September 14, 2009 Page 18 Finance Director Chris Miller noted the potential budget discussion dates as de- tailed in the Request for Council Action dated September 14, 2009 and proposed topics for discussion on those specific dates and the rationale for the BFO process. Discussion included the new methodologies for staff, the City Council, and the community throughout the BFO process; agenda loads over the next meetings; Councilmember Roe's unavailability for the remainder of the September meetings and his inclusion in those budget discussions; timing of the discussion and ability to accomplish the needed work; work of individual Councilmembers outside a formal meeting format and work as a body; and how best to digest the Springsted report. Councilmember Roe encouraged Councilmembers to begin their discussions and deliberations prior to his return to keep the process moving forward, with prioriti- zation beginning in October. Mayor Klausing and Councilmember Johnson concurred with Councilmember Roe. Councilmember Ihlan sought assurances that public input would occur throughout the process and on a regular basis prior to the Truth in Taxation hearing and be- fore November 16, 2009, in order for that public input to be incorporated in the decision-making process. Councilmember Johnson noted that he would like to think that public comment was invited at any meeting of the City Council. Mayor Klausing concurred with Councilmember Ihlan that public comment was welcomed and should be part of the prioritization discussions; noting that further opportunities were also available by phone or e-mail to individual Councilmem- bers or to the body. Councilmember Roe suggested that, similar to the public hearing held in August on the budget, additional public hearings on the prioritization points be encour- aged, and formally publicized by staff as public hearings. Klausing moved, Pust s econded, establishing additional time within regularly scheduled meetings to continue discussing the 2010 Budget, as per report. Roll Call Ayes: Roe; Pust; Ihlan; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: None. 13. Business Items - Presentations/Discussions