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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE September 27, 2021 AUDITORIUM Present: Councilmembers Bullock, Litten & Neff Also: Councilmembers Kepple & Shachner, Finance Director Rancatore, Assistant Finance Directors Eddy & Schuster, Clerk Bach taking minutes Call to Order: 6:11 p.m. Councilmember Bullock made opening remarks and explained the goal for the meeting was to go through each budget proposal and discuss. Finance Director Rancatore stated that he and the Finance team plan to listen and learn but are not yet ready to discuss how these will be funded. He introduced Assistant Directors Eddy and Schuster. Approval of the minutes of the Finance Committee held September 7 1 and September 201E 2021. Motion by Councilmember Bullock, seconded by Councilmember Litten to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2021 meeting of the Finance Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Minutes approved. Motion by Councilmember Bullock, seconded by Councilmember Litten to approve the minutes of the September 20,2021 meeting of the Finance Committee. All members voted in favor. Motion passed. Minutes approved. Finance Committee discussed the following budget priorities: Niagara Park improvements Councilmember Neff proposed using ARPA funds to update this park, which neighbors report needs improvements. She observed that the park serves residents throughout the city, since she often sees cars parked there. She noted that this project is in the capital plan for 2023, but that she prefers the improvements to be made in 2022 if possible. Director Rancatore and the committee discussed the nature of the capital plan and how fluid or firm it is depending on competing needs. Park Row Park new equipment Councilmember Neff proposed improvements to Park Row Park, noting that there needs to be a diversity of equipment. Currently, the only equipment there is for climbing and not serving younger children. 1