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Spearfish City Council Special Session Minutes March 25, 2020 4:07 p.m. The Spearfish City Council met at 4:07 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 via GoToMeeting Teleconference. Mayor Boke presided and called the meeting to order. Roll call was taken with the following members present: Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek. Absent: None. Also present: City Administrator Harmon, City Planner Watson, Parks and Recreation Director Ehnes, City Attorney McDonald, City Engineer Mathis, Finance Officer DeNeui, Public Works Director Lee, and Public Safety Director Rotert. Klarenbeek moved, Hodgs seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to approve the agenda. There were no declarations of any potential conflict-of-interest. COVID-19 Financial Forecasts – Finance Officer DeNeui presented review of financial forecasts for available cash excluding reserves utilizing three scenarios of best case, moderate impact and worst case. Forecasts will continue to be provided on a periodic basis as the community moves through the pandemic. Capital Purchases – Following discussions, Hodgs moved, Herrmann seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to stop all non- essential capital improvement plan purchases excluding Exit 8 Recreation Path and Jackson Boulevard Phase 2. Clark moved, Klarenbeek seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to move ahead with the Exit 8 Recreation Path project. Klarenbeek moved, Clark seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to postpone decision on Jackson Boulevard Phase 2 project until the April 6, 2020 council meeting. Ordinance 1314 – Following discussions, Hodgs moved Herrmann seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1314 – An Emergency Ordinance to Address a Public Health Emergency by Implementing Certain Measures Which Have Been Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). SERF Loans – Clark moved, Herrmann seconded and with Clark, Eisenbraun, Herrmann, Hodgs, Jacobs and Klarenbeek voting aye motion passed to waive all SERF and Business Façade Loans’ monthly payments of principal and interest for 180 days. COVID-19 Update – City Administrator Harmon noted the library has been designated a gathering place for hospital supplies, and an area for volunteers and volunteer requests. City officials are having frequent conversations with the hospital, BHSU, the school district and have been coordinating efforts between all agencies. Daycare is being provided at the recreation center and has been opened to essential Lawrence County staff. The City will be implementing the necessary changes required from the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Public Comment – Public comment section was opened with comments from Nathan Hoogshagen, Samantha Rider, Ed Dykstra, Ryan Wordeman, and Shannon Cudmore pertaining to COVID-19 and the effects it will have on businesses. There being no further business, Clark moved, Hodgs seconded and all voted to adjourn at 5:29 p.m. Dated this 25th day of March, 2020. CITY OF SPEARFISH By:_________________________________ Dana Boke, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle DeNeui, Finance Officer Published once at the approximate cost of _____.