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Regular City Council Meeting <br />Monday, October 12, 2009 <br />Page 12 <br />Acting Mayor Roe echoed the comments of Councilmembers Ihlan and Pust. <br />Roll Call <br />Ayes: Ihlan; Roe; Johnson; Pust <br />Nays: None. <br />Recess <br />Acting Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at approxi- <br />mately 8:10 p.m. <br />13. Business Items - Presentations/Discussions <br />a. 2010 Budget Prioritization Process -Phase #1 <br />Councilmember Ihlan noted that the proposed 2010 Budget Meeting Schedule did <br />not reflect the previously-discussed opportunities for public input prior to the <br />Truth in Taxation public hearing date. <br />Acting Mayor Roe concurred and sought consensus of Councilmembers for an <br />appropriate date. <br />Councilmember Ihlan suggested November 9 or 16, 2009 at the latest. <br />Councilmember Pust opined that it was her recollection that there was a consen- <br />sus to provide that opportunity, but that a specific date had not been chosen. <br />City Manager Malinen noted that there was an additional meeting date of Novem- <br />ber 23, 2009 that was not listed on the schedule. <br />Councilmember Roe noted that this was Thanksgiving week, and as a practical <br />matter suggested that the public hearing not be scheduled that week due to holi- <br />day travel schedules. <br />Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her support of an earlier hearing date, such as <br />November 9 or 16, at mid-point in the budget process. <br />Finance Director Miller noted that there were a series of iterations in rankings, <br />depending on how far along the City Council was in that process at tonight's <br />meeting, and on October 19, 2009; allowing sufficient time for staff to arrive at <br />composite rankings to attached 2010 budget numbers to do. <br />Further discussion ensued related to the schedule, with Acting Mayor Roe sug- <br />gesting that November 16, 2009 be tentatively scheduled for public input, with <br />further adjustments made accordingly as indicated. <br />Councilmember Ihlan reiterated her previously-expressed concerns from other <br />meetings in not having astaff-recommended budget from which to work, which <br />