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The City Council this week approved a $6.2 million operating budget for 1993-94 that is 3 percent higher than current spending.

Before passing the budget, the council cut several items, including a half-time convention bureau position, saving $25,000; $125,000 from the convention bureau contingency fund; and $6,000 from the $40,000 salary of a new finance director, not yet hired.

The council also approved adding $200,000 to its contingency fund.