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• • COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 Council Member Neal moved to adopt a motion approving the classification of the parcels with a notice that the City would like title to the parcels for access to its infrastructure located on both parcels. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Setting Truth in Taxation Hearing Dates, Dan Tesch - Mr. Tesch stated all government entities are required to hold Truth in Taxation hearings to receive public input on the proposed levy and general operating budget. Counties and School Districts get first choice for dates, and cities may not hold their hearings on the same dates. Two (2) scenarios to consider would be the following: Scenario A; Monday, November 30, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. for the initial hearing Monday, December 7, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. for the reconvening meeting Scenario B: Friday, December 4, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. for the initial hearing Friday, December 11, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. for the reconvening meeting Mr. Tesch stated that final adoption of the 1999 tax levy and general operating budget has previously been scheduled for the December 14, 1998, regular Council meeting. Mayor Sullivan stated she will not be available Monday, December 7, 1998 or for the reconvening meeting if one is required. She asked if Council Member Lyden could be present in her absence. Council Member Lyden indicated he will be available for the December 7, 1998 and the reconvening meeting. Mayor Sullivan asked if the Council Members preferred to schedule the hearings for a Monday or Friday night. She noted there are no Council meetings on those nights. Mr. Tesch noted that historically the hearings are short. It will give residents an opportunity to look at the budget. Council Member Dahl moved to approve Scenario A, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Updated 1999 Budget Schedule, Dan Tesch - Mr. Tesch presented a revised 1999 budget schedule to the Council. Mayor Sullivan asked that Mr. Paul Montain, Charter Commission Chair, receive a copy of the revised 1999 budget schedule. Consideration of City Administrator's Goals, David Pecchia - Mr. Pecchia stated this issue • was discussed at a work session and five (5) goals were determined to be accomplished by the