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stated he has notes from twenty-one speakers tonight and they all will be reviewed and he thanked everyone for coming. Mr. Price agreed with Mr. Wagner, that it is all intertwined together and this is the first step in trying to come to a resolution with the Channel so we can bring Wilson to closure move forward by passing the total package. He stated that hopefully next we will be able to help the other distressed areas. Mr. Price mentioned the budget book that people were showing stating that with Mr. Ollendorff was with the City, the budget book was half this size, but people wanted more detail, so City staff gave what was asked and that is why it is as thick and detailed as it is. Mr. Price stated he knew how to read a budget and is clear and knows what is in it and hopes to move forward. The vote on the motion to remove the Wilson buy-out from the budget proposal so they could be voted on separately was defeated with four Nays and the two Ayes from Ms. Ricci and Mr. Glickert. Ms. Ricci second motion was to postpone the vote on the budget till June 15, 2009, the date the vote was originally scheduled. She felt it would be respectful to show all the citizens that showed up tonight with opinions and ideas that we are listening, if we were to continue the vote so we can understand and incorporated their suggestions and their input into the budget. Otherwise the exercise of a Public Hearing is meaningless. Mr. Glickert seconded the motion. The motion failed with four Nays and two Ayes coming from Ms. Ricci and Mr. Glickert. 3. Review proposed study session topics and dates. Mr. Crow moved to amend the agenda and move the Resolutions on the budget up for a vote at this time, seconded by Mr. Wagner and was approved with one Nay from Ms. Ricci. The motion was passed. Ms. Ricci stated that since the Council chose to vote on this budget today and since she believes that the Economic Development Tax as part of this budget is inappropriate, she moves this Council get the Attorney General’s opinion on the validity and appropriateness of the City taking $100,000 out of the Economic Development Tax Revenue from the special tax fund to pay General Administrative expenses of the City Manager that are not tied to development. Mr. Glickert seconded the motion. The motion was defeated with four Nays and two Ayes from Ms. Ricci and Mr. Glickert. Resolution 2009 – 08, Adoption of FY10 Budget was read by the City Clerk. Mr. Price moved Resolution 1009 – 08, Adoption of FY10 Budget be approved as read and was seconded by Mr. Wagner. Ms. Ricci stated this 41 million dollar budget and overall deficit of $900,000 and a General Fund deficit of 1.3 million dollars. It includes:  $100,000 from the Economic Development Tax Special Trust Fund.  another paid holiday at the cost to the City of $57,000.