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City Council Regular Meeting — 09/13/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 32 <br />levy increase budgets in view of inflation and state aid <br />reductions. <br />Councilmember Ihlan sought to regain consensus for discussion <br />purposes, and in achieving a realistic Preliminary Levy <br />percentage for adoption at this meeting. Councilmember Ihlan <br />opined that the proposed 10% increase provided a realistic <br />amount, with room to maneuver over the next few months as <br />additional issues were discussed and considered. <br />Councilmember Ihlan further noted that she perceived a passion <br />from Councilmembers to achieve additional reductions in the <br />budget; and personally committed to achieving a reduced Final <br />Levy. Councilmember Ihlan concurred with Councilmember <br />Schroeder's comments regarding a natural gas and/or electric <br />franchise fee. <br />Mayor Klausing reluctantly spoke in support of the motion to <br />achieve consensus and move forward; but reiterated his <br />preference for a Final Levy at a substantially reduced percentage <br />and reminded Councilmembers of their commitment to further <br />consideration and discussion of applicable issues. <br />Roll Call [2005 Proposed Tax Levy] <br />Ayes: Maschka, Ihlan and Klausing. <br />Nays: Schroeder and Kough. <br />Discussion ensued as the proposed 2005 Budget was recalculated <br />in consideration of the previous motion. <br />[2005 Proposed Budget] <br />Maschka moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Resolution No. <br />10244 entitled, "Resolution Adopting the Preliminary 2005 <br />Annual Budget for the City of Roseville;" setting the 2005 <br />Budget amount at $33,323,530. <br />Roll Call [2005 Proposed Budget] <br />Ayes: Maschka, Ihlan and Klausing. <br />Nays: Schroeder and Kough. <br />[2005 Proposed Debt Levy] <br />Maschka moved, Ihlan seconded, adoption of Resolution No. <br />