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Mayor Brown reported Three Valleys is looking for$50,000 to help fund their community foundation. She asked the City Council for support if Three Valleys applied for the funds through the grant process. City Attorney Sodergren confirmed this would have to come back to the City Council on a regular meeting agenda. Councilmember Narum reported she raised this idea before and continues to support the concept. Mayor Brown clarified she proposes having Three Valleys go through the grant process and Human Services Commission instead of coming directly to the City Council for funding. She confirmed this is a one-time request and not in perpetuity. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Mayor Brown confirmed the Three Valleys request does not fit under the existing Human Services Commission grant opportunities. She clarified this application would go through the same process as other grants. Interim City Manager Dolan clarified Three Valleys is eligible for a grant but the type of organization and services provided make it very unlikely to receive funding based on the City's current criteria. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Mayor Brown confirmed having additional criteria within the same grant process is her goal. Councilmember Testa advised this sounds like jumping to the head of the line and noted there are City grant dollars without the same restrictive criteria. Councilmember Balch advised that he has also tried to bring this forward in the past and expressed support for an agenda item for staff to present multiple options for discussion. Councilmember Narum advised she would support adding this to the agenda as long as there are a few options beyond the grant process. Councilmember Balch noted the City Council recently funded Goodness Village on the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Arkin explained what should be on the agenda is the criteria for the grant process and not any specific organizations. Councilmember Arkin clarified one point of the discussion can be organizations similar to Three Valleys but the agenda item should be conceptual and not organization- specific. Councilmember Narum, Arkin, and Testa expressed support for a discussion. COUNCIL REPORTS — None. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Brown requested a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Madden and his family. Councilmember Arkin adjourned the regular meeting at 9:45 p.m., with a tribute to men and women serving in the military, honoring the memories of those who have died in defense of our country. J c lyn Kw g Ci Clerk City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 January 4, 2022