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City of klpesrm, „LE Minnesota,USA Regular City Council Meeting Minutes City Hall Council Chambers, 2660 Civic Center Drive Monday, May 5, 2014 1. Roll Call Acting Mayor Lisa Laliberte called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. Vot- ing and Seating Order: Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; McGehee; and Roe. City Manager Pat Trudgeon and City Attorney Mark Gaughan were also present. Mayor Roe had previous- ly announced that he had a scheduling conflict and would be unable to attend tonight's meeting. 2. Approve Agenda Willmus moved, McGehee seconded approval of the agenda as amended, moving Public Comments immediately prior to Human Rights Commission interviews. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus; Laliberte; Etten; and McGehee. Nays: None. 3. Public Comment Acting Mayor Laliberte called for public comment by members of the audience on any non-agenda items. No one appeared to speak. Recess Acting Mayor Laliberte recessed the meeting at approximately 6:03 p.m. and reconvened at ap- proximately 6:06 p.m. at the conference table for interviews. Human Rights Commission Interviews Interviews of potential candidates for the Human Rights Commission were held at ap- proximate ten minute intervals. Recess Acting Mayor Laliberte recessed the meeting at approximately 6:40 p.m. and reconvened at ap- proximately 6:44 p.m. Public Comment, Continued Gary Grefenberg, 91 Mid Oaks Lane Speaking personally, and related to the 2015 Budget process and upcoming discussions, Mr. Grefenberg requested an opportunity for the public and City Council to receive in- formation on where the 2013 budget and actual expenses stood at this point in time. Mr. Grefenberg opined that typically the budget for the next year was based on the previous year's budget, not how much had actually been expended; and sought the possibility of that practice being revised going forward, noting that 2013 reserves had been increased significantly with savings during that budget year, with City Council policy dictating 35% to 45% held in reserves, and suggested it may be possible to revise that standard and look for potential savings in 2014 for the 2015 budget cycle.