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• <br /> November 17, 2021 <br /> BUDGET HEARING NO. 2—2022 PROPOSED BUDGET <br /> President Stonecipher turned the meeting over to Budget Chair Murphy. <br /> Susy Haugen, Finance, and Budget Chair Murphy provided a brief update <br /> regarding the street and alley vacation projects. <br /> There were no citizens who wished to speak. <br /> Discussion took place regarding demarcations for seasonal staff and regular staff and a <br /> cost increase on the self-insurance fund. <br /> Budget Chair Murphy announced that the budget hearing would remain open. <br /> Budget Chair Murphy turned the meeting back over to President Stonecipher. <br /> COUNCIL WORKSHOP—AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROPOSED INVESTMENTS • <br /> President Stonecipher stated that the Council will not be taken community <br /> comments on this matter tonight. <br /> Deputy Mayor Nick Harper provided a recap of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) <br /> and proposed investments. <br /> Mr. Harper asked council members to provide some guidance on how to spend <br /> these funds. <br /> President Stonecipher suggested council members provide their comments. <br /> Council Member Murphy stated that public health response to COVID and a <br /> negative economic impact are two the most urgent categories and suggested to <br /> prioritize those. He also spoke of a need to support the non-profit sector and <br /> partner with them in providing services. Council Member Murphy suggested to <br /> look at the deferred maintenance of the city owned infrastructure and advocated <br /> toward investing in these projects. <br /> • <br /> 12 <br />