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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 7, 2010 Page 12 b. Discussion on Preliminary 2011 Revenue, Tax Levy, and Expenditure Fore- cast Finance Director Miller provided this report as an information item for Council- members as a precursor to upcoming budget discussions and difficult decision- making for 2011. Discussion included a previous memorandum dated February 22, 2010 (Attach- ment A to the report) outlining possible alternate revenue sources; and the need for additional information on the correlation between costs and revenues; and re- cognizing that establishment of such fees would more clearly define those costs and revenues rather than generically included as a part of the levy. Roe moved, Johnson seconded directing staff to provide specific information to the City Council on the potential implementation of a street light utility. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Pust; Roe; and Klausing Nays: None. c. Policy to Recognize Various Commemorative Days or Months Mayor Klausing noted that additional a-mails and responses being referenced were available for the public. Mayor Klausing reviewed the current practice by staff and Councilmembers, based on an unwritten policy and based on the League of Minnesota Cities' Cul- tural Diversity initiatives in recognizing cultural heritage months officially recog- nized by the U. S. Congress, as well as other special days/events and recognition of individuals achieving outstanding accomplishments. However, Mayor Klaus- ing suggested that a written policy providing a clearer and non-arbitrary policy be in place to avoid inconsistencies and to provide more direction to staff and future Councils; and provided a sample policy for Council consideration. Councilmember Pust spoke in support of recognizing the value of people, groups and organizations within the community who did good work; and opined that she could support such a policy if that were its intent and goal to avoid inconsisten- cies, and in recognizing and thanking people for their contribution to the commu- nity and in making it stronger. Councilmember Johnson opined that the unwritten policy was still open to inter- pretation by staff, specific to the Imagine Roseville 2025 document, and the broad statement identifying Roseville a welcoming community; and questioned if the City Council would be aware of those items turned down for recognition by staff.