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Councilmember Look stated that as it relates to some of the staff positions, he has often eluded to <br />the fact that the City Council sets policy, staff implements policy, there are some positions that <br />have been on the front burner _.. to keep them on when other viable options are on the table — <br />that's a problem., In the building department, we have roughly $500,000 going out and $200,000 <br />corning in -- that's a $300,000 negative. <br />Discussion ensued relating to the staffing of the Building Department. <br />Councilmember Elvig . suggested maybe we should gravitate. toward Option 2, but he would <br />ultimately like to go with Option 1 and save money. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he could "live with" Option 2. He stated he was initially inclined to <br />choose Option 3. It does not completely handcuff them and it talks about money coming back to <br />the people. <br />Councilmember Wise inquired if we are going to be talking about the requests for funding from <br />the different organizations we heard from tonight. He added, with regard to the City's <br />newsletter, he would like to see a little more advertising and that money could be earmarked for <br />community service funding, <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that the contract with Youth First Marketing would have to be <br />reviewed to snake sure we wouldn't be in any violation doing that. He stated he was fine with <br />Option 3, but he could go with other options as well. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that Option 2 is fine with the understanding we are working toward Option <br />1. <br />Ms. Lund stated all numbers are still estimates — there are no updated numbers yet from the <br />County and added that we have until December to lower the levy. Preliminary has to be set by <br />September 15. <br />Mayor Ramsey asked if all agreed that Option 2 is where we should be. <br />Councilmember Dehen stated he is still in favor of keeping some flexibility until we get our <br />numbers in. <br />Mayor Ramsey stated he is impressed with what staff has done and added that a press release <br />will have to be written. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he would like to see an aggressive statement put together for the <br />release. <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated the budget will be on the September 8 Council agenda. <br />City Council Work Session <br />Page 5 of 10 <br />