City Council gets first looks at budget

AUBURN -- Auburn is changing, that is for sure. But if City Manager Mark Palesh's proposed budget passes in its current state, three things will stay the same.

Palesh presented his proposal Thursday night to Auburn City Council for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The $47 million budget includes some changes, but no increases in property taxes, sewer rates or water rates.

Palesh said during the work session that he spent "considerable time" negotiating with all the city department heads to keep costs low while maintaining the current level of services.