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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 9 Councilmember Holmes stated she supported extending this program. She questioned if this extension would allow businesses that received grants in round one to reapply in round two if they have additional expenses. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented if the Council were to approve a program extension, the requirements for round 2 could be changed to allow businesses to reapply for additional funding. Mayor Grant indicated he would like to spread this money around to help as many businesses as possible. He explained the City has enough money within this program to help 30 businesses. He stated he supported the program being extended an additional two weeks. Councilmember McClung reported his only concern with extending this program was that he wanted to be assured the City had enough time to complete a second round if funding is available. He suggested round one only be extended an additional 10 days. Mayor Grant questioned if Councilmember McClung supported a second round of funding if all funds has been exhausted during round one. Councilmember McClung stated he would support the City Council considering a second round of funding if this were to occur. Councilmember Holden questioned what staff would recommend for this program. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla recommended the program be extended to Friday, September 25. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember XX seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-042 — Extending the Application Window for the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic throuith September 25, 2020. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried (5-0). 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Scott stated last month he attended a neighborhood meeting in the Fairview and Crystal neighborhoods after a crime spree occurred. He indicated 30 residents were in attendance at this meeting, along with Ramsey County Deputy Mike Servatka. He noted Cindy Garretson volunteered to organize and chair a new neighborhood watch program for this area. He explained a sign would be posted in this neighborhood and that the neighborhood had requested a 2nd sign since there were two major entrances to the neighborhood.