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but requested this be more phased overtime to reduce the financial impact. Lotter reported staff has considered the phasing of expenses. He commented further on the joint power collaboratives the City had pursued with neighboring cities. He understood staff was putting the Council in the position of being the bad guys and he appreciated the feedback the Council has made. He stated staff would go back to the drawing board and would discuss the numbers further. Councilmember Dunsworth stated she would like to better understand the absolute necessities from staff Councilmember Jacobsen indicated he would like to learn more about the anticipated revenues for 2020. Lotter stated building permit revenues were a tricky thing to estimate and noted staff did its best to judge the economy in order to budget this line item. Councilmember Burg commented she could support LGA not being completely allocated for streets in order to assist in reducing the tax levy. Mayor Johnson thanked Councilmember Burg for making this statement. She stated she agreed with this completely. She questioned if the community cared about debt-free streets as much as it did about a 12% levy increase. Councilmember Allen explained he believed the City should take a look at reallocating LGA since the Council would have to make choices. Lotter thanked the Council for this feedback. Councilmember Allen recommended the increase in property values be reiterated to the public. Councilmember Burg stated the public also needed to understand how the City was working to increase its tax base through new developments. Davitt questioned what percentage increase the Council would be comfortable with. The Council recommended the levy increase come back under 10% and less than last year. Mayor Johnson thanked staff for all of their time and attention to the budget. Worksession adjourned at 9:14 pm Respectfully submitted, t :166.6e:,,tz92uittuve.., Terri Spangrud City Clerk