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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 28, 2020 Torkelson asked if the SiteImprove program was worth it this year. The Parks & Rec/ Community Services Manager stated that it has been very beneficial to him, especially this year, but he has learned a lot of what to look for, and if there is a need to cut costs, not renewing the contract for this is an option to cut. McGraw asked if there would be big increases like this again in the future, or are they more financially stable now. The City Administrator explained that they are increasing their revenue sources and doing things like downsizing their office in order to decrease costs. McGraw asked if they have lost more cities. Montour stated that they are actually producing meetings for more cities now. He explained that we used to have a great franchise agreement with the cable companies, but now that tv has changed for people the cities and CTV have lost a lot of revenue. He stated that the large amount of franchise fees was subsidizing CTV's costs so they did not have to charge the cities more, but these are now realistic costs. Fischer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-10-143 — APPROVE THE 2021 SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH SUB URBANACCESS CORPORA TION(NSA Q AS PRESENTED The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/McGraw/Montour/Torlcelson Ayes (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. CARES ACT FUNDING The Finance Works Director reviewed the CARES Act funds and explained where they came from. She reported that Little Canada received $782,484 in July and must return any remaining funds that are not used by November 15. She explained that the first action tonight is to approve a resolution designating using CARES Act funds for public safety payroll expenditures. The City Administrator explained that the resolution references the statutory language referring to the use of CARES Act funds and specifically references the presumption clause that public safety expenses are allowable expenses. McGraw stated that the Fire Department's costs were very low and wanted to make sure that they were getting what they needed. The City Administrator stated that since the fire department is fully volunteer and they do not respond to medical calls, it is much harder to track and document COVID activities for them, but they have gotten the supplies they need. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2020-10-144 —APPROVE THE RESOL UTION A CCEPTING AND ALLOCATING CARES ACT FUNDS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PAYROLL EXPENDITURES The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. 4