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City Council Meeting Minutes September 1, 2015 Page 15 of 18 is budgeted, the City Manager could approve the expenditure as long as the scope of the project did not change. If the scope of the project changes, he felt there should be Council discussion. He felt the purchase of products, equipment and CIP projects that are budgeted should be approved by the City Manager, but consulting services and service contracts should be reviewed by Council. Mayor Muckle requested the resolution be brought back at the second reading of the ordinance. He agreed there should be some range or policy where the City Manager would bring the budget request to the City Council. Council member Stolzmann agreed the resolution should be brought back with the second reading of the ordinance, which would provide sufficient time for a Finance Committee review. She stated if there is something over budget or if there is a. policy issue it should be brought before the City Council. She noted there were very few items listed, which were in the range. Council member Leh addressed the quality of the projects within the proposed additional authority of the City Manager. He stated there may be project contracts, which have nothing to do with the dollar value, but may be very controversial. He suggested the City Manager provide some language in reference to the quality is met. City Manager Fleming stated the existing policy does have a provision which states any purchase the City Manager deems is questionable or has policy implications shall require City Council approval. Council member Loo was pleased with the discussion and agreed with Council member Stolzmann that very few projects were listed within the proposed range. Council member Lipton stated he wanted to keep the policy as streamlined and simple as possible. He felt Council should focus on raising the limits. Mayor Muckle felt the resolution and ordinance is codifying what is already happening. He did not foresee a major change in policy for the City staff. RESOLUTION No. 62, SERIES 2015 MOTION:. Mayor Muckle moved to continue Resolution No. 62, Series 2015 to September15, 2015, seconded by Council member Lipton. All were in favor. ORDINANCE No. 1701, SERIES 2015 MOTION: Mayor Muckle moved to approve Ordinance No. 1701, Series 2015 on first reading, ordered it published and set a public hearing for September 15, 2015, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Dalton. All were in favor.