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City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Page 5 of 9 problem for people from many communities. She is working to help address the problem in the state house. Councilmember Lipton asked if Adams County would be included in the roundtable. Hogan stated it has not shown an interest to date, but the agreement allows for additional members to be included if they want to participate. Councilmember Lipton moved to approve the resolution; seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Maloney. Roll call vote: approved by unanimous roll call vote. Councilmember Fahey moved to appoint Councilmember Lipton as the City's representative on the roundtable and Councilmember Brown as the alternate; Mayor Pro Tern Maloney seconded the motion. Roll call vote: approved by unanimous roll call vote. DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/ ACTION — CITY MANAGER'S PROPOSED 2021-2022 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGET, 2021 — 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN, AND 2021-2026 LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLAN — PUBLIC HEARING (advertised Daily Camera 10/11/20) Mayor Stolzmann introduced the item and opened the public hearing. Director Watson stated this overview focuses on changes since the September 29 presentation. Additional budget discussions may be held if needed with final approval anticipated on November 17. Director Watson reviewed the packet contents noting merit increases were changed from a one percent average to a two percent average as Council requested. It includes an updated CIP plan with the latest changes requested from Council. He noted the revenue projections have not been changed since the September presentation. Currently, staff is projecting the revenues will return to 2019 levels by 2023. He reviewed the few major expenditure changes included in the proposal. Director Watson reviewed the various fund balances and transfers for 2021. All funds have an ending fund balance that is within the City's financial policies. He noted changes made in turnback targets and the changes to the CIP plan. He stated the final budget adoption is scheduled for November 17. Staff is asking Council for any changes they are requesting between now and that adoption. Public Comments — None.