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MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 19, 2004 Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron City Administrator Mike Ericson; CD Director Bryan Bear; Finance Director Ron Otkin; PW Director Chris Petree; and Administrative Intern Tom Denaway PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED 2005 CITY BUDGET City Administrator Mike Ericson stated that this budget workshop was scheduled to allow the City Council to discuss the proposed 2005 City budget and levy set by the Council on September 7, 2004. The budget was prepared by Finance Director Ron Otkin, with a Council goal of a flat tax rate of 35.966%, which is the same as in 2004. Ron presented Council with a Power Point presentation, which included budgeted revenues and expenditures, and expected staffing changes for 2005. Ron mentioned the City's improved bond rating earned from Moody's, which moved the City from an A3 to A1, will save the City money on future bond issues. Council requested an explanation from Fire Chief Jim Compton as to the need for four additional firefighters in 2005. Council also discussed the employee salary matrix and the annual performance review step increases and the cost -of -living adjustments (COLA). The issue of a proposed increase in employee contribution to family insurance coverage for 2005 was also discussed, as it relates to COLA and step increases. DISCUSSION OF TRUTH -IN -TAXATION HEARING TO BE HELD 12/6/04 Staff will present the Power Point slide presentation at the public hearing with some minor modifications and changes suggested by Council. DISCUSSION OF 2005-2010 WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This item was removed from the agenda to an upcoming regular City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Granger made motion, Haas seconded, at 10:30 am. All aye. Motion Carried. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Ericson City Administrator