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per State Statute. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty indicated the budget had $300,000 for street improvements in 2013. He questioned why this amount was not $400,000. Finance Director Beer noted the City has seen some <br /> cost savings due to the economic climate which allowed for this reduction. In addition, the street improvement project may be completed prior to the previously estimated 10 years. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty noted the police referendum was a line item in the City’s budget. He questioned if this would ever be removed from the budget. Finance Director Beer stated this was <br /> a special levy or referendum that affected each TIF property. He commented it would not be removed from the budget. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7977, Authorizing Certification of the Preliminary General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year <br /> 2013. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty thanked the Council and staff for working diligently to present the 2013 preliminary budget with a 0% levy increase. <br /> <br />Resolution 7983, Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2013. <br /> <br />Finance Director Beer recommended that the 2013 Truth in Taxation Hearing be held on December 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. He explained a continuation meeting would be held on <br /> December 10, 2012 if needed. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7983, Establishing Public Hearing Dates for the Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy for Fiscal <br /> Year 2013. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />Resolution 7987, Approving a Legal Services Agreement with Kennedy & Graven. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ericson stated that at the last work session meeting the Council discussed the legal services agreement with Kennedy & Graven, as it was in need of renewal. Staff <br /> reviewed invoices from the last 18 months and the retainer amount could be reduced to $2,200. He explained that Scott Riggs would remain the City’s primary attorney with the secondary <br /> attorney being Sarah Somsalla. Staff recommended the Council approve a three year agreement with Kennedy & Graven through August of 2015. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty indicated he was pleased with the services provided by Kennedy & Graven and