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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,April 11, 2011 Page 23 At the request of Councilmember Pust, Mr. Miller responded that health care rate increase information would not be available until the end of September. Mayor Roe advised that it was the City Council's assumption and part of the City Manager's job in managing the organization, to develop a budget based on the marketplace and with City Council input. Mr. Grefenberg spoke in support of freezing salaries for any employees making $65,000 or more per year, based on his personal philosophy of fairness to those lowest paid. Councilmember McGehee noted that her personal exercise called for voluntary furloughs by all employees versus eliminating staff or asking them to take on more out-of-pocket health care costs. Mayor Roe expressed appreciation for public comments heard this evening, and advised that time was scheduled in July for additional public comment on actual proposed budget programs, services, and funding allocations. Councilmember Willmus, in addressing Mr. Houck's comments, noted the vary- ing opinions from those having a background in Economics; and opined that there were other services and programs specific to and just as vital to the health and welfare of Roseville as the Fire and Police Departments; and having made the community what it was today. Councilmember Willmus advised that he would personally be supporting those programs and services as well as the whole picture was considered. 14. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Malinen reviewed upcoming agenda items. 15. Councilmember-Initiated Items for Future Meetings Councilmember Willmus requested future discussion on City Council and Advisory Commission packet preparation and delivery for the general public on the City's website and through distribution to get materials and information out in a timelier manner. Councilmember Willmus requested a future policy discussion on where in the subdivi- sion process the discussion occurred on park dedication; and whether that discussion needed to occur earlier in the process. Councilmember McGehee, in a related request, noted the need to address green space and possible community gardens in residential developments.