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City Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2016 Page 9 of 11 municipalities. The group found her to be an excellent candidate, her references spoke glowingly about her willingness to work cooperatively, to manage her docket, and she would be a great person to be the face of Louisville in our court. The Committee unanimously recommends Judge Wheeler for the position for the salary noted in the Louisville Municipal Code ($31,200 annually). Attorney Light proposed a motion to appoint Kristan Wheeler as presiding municipal judge to a term commencing on October 4, 2016 and expiring January 2, 2018 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the agreement for municipal judge services. Muckle so moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lipton. Roll call vote, all in favor (Councilmember Loo absent.) PRESENTATION — CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED 2017 — 2018 BUDGET AND 2017 — 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN City Manager Fleming noted this is the first biennial budget from staff. The City Charter does require an annual budget and this process will allow for approving the two annual budgets separately. He went over what sections and items are included in the proposed budget. He noted the program area information shows how each program is funded and what the proposed expenditures are. He added the Capital Improvement Plan sheets have been updated to match the proposed budget information. Councilmember Loo returned to the room. City Manager Fleming noted the budget priorities (capital project; public safety; open space, parks, and streetscapes; and support services) in the budget. He added the proposal includes new staff positions in a number of departments and maintains reserves of above 20% at least through 2018. He stated that in later meetings revenue assumptions, expenditure targets, and subprogram level revenue and expenditures will be included. At this time this information is not available from our new software system. He asked what other information the Council would like to see at future meetings adding each meeting will focus on specific programs. The final public hearing is scheduled for October 18 with adoption anticipated on November 1. Councilmember Loo stated the Parks board did not request an administrative assistant but rather a program manager similar to the open space manager position. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton noted his concern regarding the order of magnitude of increase in the budget. He sees a 16% increase over two years. He worries that the cumulative effect is a very large increase. He would like confirmation of what the cumulative effect is. He feels the presentation is very transparent.