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MIN[TTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST I1, 1999 look like given the conditions that exist today. The only certainty in this analysis is change; and, therefore, this recommendation will need to be applied in a fluid manner to ensure the City maximizes benefits to its stakeholders. Duray concluded by thankin~ the Council for establishing the Committee for their continued and proactive commitment to involve taxpayers in the governmental decision-making process. He encouraged other citizens to become involved. Duray also acknowledged the assistance provided by the City Administrator and Accountant. There was no one from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. Upon motion by LaValle, seconded by Morelan, the public hearin~ was closed. LaVaile asked whether the City was locked into the recommendation of the Debt Levy Reduction Committee on a long-term basis should that recommendation be adopted this evening. The City Administrator pointed out that the present Council couldn't bind future Councils. The Administrator also pointed out that the Committee is aware that as conditions change, the City may need to consider amendments to their recommendation as provided for in the postscript to the DLRC's report. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RE.SOI,UTIONNO. 99-8-200 -ADOPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE DEI3T LEVY RED UCTION COMMITTEE AS PRESENTED IN THEIR REPORT DATED JIINE 22, 1999 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Fahey. Ayes (4) LaValle, Fahey, Pedersen, Morelan. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Morelan acknowled~ed the excellent job the Committee did and indicated that the three areas of need identified by the Committee are the three key areas that require focus. Morelan felt their recommendation adequately addresses all three of these areas and was a sound one. Pedersen thanked the City Administrator for his recommendation to form a Committee to study the debt levy reduction issue. Fahey also thanked the Committee and noted that as a result of their recommendation, the City will have a tax rate that is below the surrounding communities.