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Mounds View City Council September 9, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 7 • ~J Council Member Thomas indicated she liked the idea of lowering the amount but she thinks it is difficult to set a number at this time. She then said she would like to use that number as a target number during budget discussions. Council Member Stigney indicated he did not expect it to happen. Jerry Linke of 2319 Knoll Drive said he finds it incredible that the City has not spent hours going over the budget. He then said that previous Council's used to start the budget process in May so that they would know where they were going at this time of year. Council Member Quick clarified that Council knows where it is going and to accept an amendment arbitrarily to lower the levy without justification or documentation would be ludicrous and arbitrary and capricious. Council Member Stigney said it would be fiscally responsible. Council Member Quick commented that it would be a gimmick for residents to think the funds were being reduced. Council Member Stigney indicated that he has never approved a budget because whatever is on the preliminary levy is what is approved, it has never been lowered. Ayes - 3 Nays - 1(Stigney) Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Resolution 5818, a Resolution Appointing Peter Szurek to the Parks Department. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Thomas. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5818, a Resolution Appointing Peter Szurek to the Parks Department. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. ~J 9. REPORTS City Administrator Miller indicated she had received a call from the Mayor of Fridley asking her to extend an invitation to the 9/11 event he is hosting at the Fridley High School football field. She then noted that fire departments and police departments from surrounding communities are being invited. Community Development Director Ericson informed Council that Ed Donatelle is not feeling very well.