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revenue the Council typically isolates(it's almost always the tax levy or local government aid) as the key controller in setting the budget. It is not unusual for cities to set zero levy increases or x% increases in spending, but the true balance comes between the level of service provided and your key revenue source. Given that we are short in the finance department and my still relative newness to the position, I don't know if I will be able to present the kind of information I would like to in the short time period available. This will likely mean I will want to discuss this with you more as the process goes on. As far as the following agenda is concerned, all consent agenda items appear routine and should have Council approval. Under public hearings, Joyce Pruitt's memo regarding the need to amend language in the motor vehicle sales code is self explanatory and later in the meeting under Item 11L, I recommend acting on the ordinance. The public hearing regarding Ordinance 582, which will essentially allow a liquor license to be given to the Outback Steakhouse at the old Bridgemans site, has been worded to take into consideration some Council members concerns about past language which appeared to be too exceptional for this situation. Cathy's recommended language will apply to all future liquor licensed establishment and I agree will also address the concerns expressed by Council. The matter certainly is open for discussion, but I would recommend the language as presented in Cathy's report when the time comes for Council action under Item 11A. I do anticipate the nearby church may object regardless. As for Item 11B, we now have that language correct as presented and recommend approval, and I also recommend approval of the golf car lease to Club Car as presented in Mary Saarion's memo to me. The lease purchase arrangement will fit with the golf course's cash management work avoiding a large cash outlay this year. John Hammerschmidt may attend the Council meeting if there are questions on the carts or the bid. Item 11D is the proposal to hire Peter Toth as the city's cable TV technician/producer. I sat in on the interviews and was very pleased with Mr. Toth. He brings a great deal of experience from St. Paul and has a personal business schedule that will complement his work for the City. I look forward to having him on board and request the Council's action to hire him as presented. No Council action is needed on Item 11E, but we did want to note the successful cleanup of this property. Joyce did an excellent job following through on this one. Audrey Almendinger has submitted her resignation effective May 31. I am sure everyone will miss her here. I am requesting authorization to hire a temporary replacement while the search for Audrey's replacement takes place as outlined in Lynette Morgan's memo for Item 11F. At the last Council work session, the Council discussed Item 11G to support the nomination of City Attorney Bob Long to a position on the League of Minnesota Cities board. A resolution to that affect is enclosed. Mike Ulrich will be present for Items 1111 through K and I need not add too many comments here. I concur with his recommendations. It is Item 11K that should have some discussion. In short