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total proposed levy is $9,059,173. The Truth in Taxation public hearing dates also need to be set. The public hearings are being suggested for December 3, 2007 with a reconvene date of December 10,2007. The final budget will be adopted on December 11,2007 at 6:00 p:m. The levy will be discussed in work sessions until the final adoption in December. Ms. Lund advised the levy can be lowered but cannot be increased after the preliminary adoption. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee in Case No.2 and to adopt Resolution #07-09-236 Approving the Proposed 2007 Payable 2008, Tax Levy, with the statement that this will be discussed further at a later date, and to set the Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 3, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. with a reconvene date of December 10,2007 at 6:00 p.m., if necessary. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 3) Review and Adopt "Proposed" 2008 General Fund Budget Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee in Case No.3 and to adopt Resolution #07-09-237 Adopting the "Proposed" 2008 General Fund Budget. Further discussion: Councilmember Look commented he believes Councilmember Elvig referred to the $90,000 for sealcoating in terms of additional discussion. Councilmember Elvig noted the $90,000 was included as a place set for the sealcoat policy, and there were other comments regarding an additional police officer. He would like to have additional discussion on both of those issues. Councilmember Strommen indicated the $90,000 has been placed in a contingency category until Council completes those discussions. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #9: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Consider Ending the Probationary Period for a Utilities Maintenance Worker Councilmember Jeffrey indicated Jeff Erickson was hired by the City Council on February 28, 2007 to fill the full-time regular Utilities Maintenance Worker position. Mr. Erickson has successfully completed the required six-month probationary period. Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend that Jeff Erickson be removed from probation effective August 28,2007, and that he be retained as a full-time regular Utilities Maintenance Worker. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case No.1 and to adopt Resolution #07-09-238 ending the probationary period for Jeff Erickson and granting status as a full-time regular Utilities Maintenance Worker. City Council / September 11, 2007 Page 17 of22