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In the workshop, City Manager Richard Meyers suggested some projects which were considered long-term investments for the community. One such project was aiding the launch a Mobile Crisis Response program similar to the Eugene CA- HOOTS model. Commu- nity members and region- al stakeholders met last month to discuss the pos- sible partnership of South Lane Mental Health and the Cottage Grove Police Department in developing the program. Meyers also suggested promoting tourism proj- ects in anticipation of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene such as promoting the Bo- hemia Mining Day Ore Cart Races as the “World Championship Ore Cart Races.” The funds could also pay for local business’ advertising in the Lane County visitor’s guide. Another project on the table was the drying of biosolids at the wastewa- ter treatment plant for sale to reduce utility costs for ratepayers. In addressing homeless- ness, Meyers brought up the possibility of using a 1.5-acre piece of property the city has recently pur- chased at 443 N Douglas Ave. Other projects already in motion and initially funded through last year’s CARES Act money such as public sanitation efforts, public building air filtra- tion and the permanent continuation of virtual public meetings are al- ready marked to be funded with the ARPA dollars. Councilor Greg Ervin said one area he would like to the use of funds was in aid for travel, tourism and hospitality. “I have an overwhelming sense that we need to do something visible and im- pactful for all the residents that will effect everybody and bring up some pride in the town, some appre- ciation for where we live,” he said. “Beautification is a word that’s coming to mind over and over.” He also referenced the city’s Housing Needs Analysis committee which pointed to a need for com- munity hubs and enhanc- ing “walkability” through town. He suggested a campaign to bring a com- munity-engaged projects to work on sidewalks and other areas of beautifica- tion. The trick, Meyers re- sponded, would be to find ways to make those proj- ects fall under the umbrel- la of “tourism”. Ervin posited that, in satisfying the criteria for addressing climate change, improving the walkabili- ty of Cottage Grove could potentially decrease vehi- cle traffic. He said he was also in favor of finding a way to invest in enhancing local food options. “But I hope we really avoid throwing money at things,” he said. Ervin asked for an anal- ysis of the biosolid invest- ment and the return rate- payers might see because “That’s as visible, impact- ful and long-lasting as it gets,” he said. Councilor Candace Solesbee was also in favor of beautification projects and voiced her support for South Lane Mental Health to step into a support role for emergency responders. Councilor Mike Fleck approved of the suggestion of investing in biosolids. He also said he would like to see something along the lines of an Opportuni- ty Village model which could move disadvantaged people into a managed en- vironment and create up- ward mobility. While he supported the Mobile Crisis Response program, he worried about sustainability of the pro- gram once ARPA funds run out. Councilor Chalice Sav- age said she was on board with ideas such as the biosolid project, but cau- tioned it would have to demonstrate real return for the community. She said she was also in favor of beautification projects and the Mobile Crisis Response team. Councilor Kenneth Roberts asked whether local farms could benefit from the funds. “It would be nice to have a bigger supply of local food,” he said. He also suggested in- vesting in innovative hous- ing ideas such as turning commercial properties in residential, developing a strategy for affordable housing for trade workers and stabilizing renters and homeowners. Roberts said he was in- terested in finding a way to uniquely address home- lessness in the area and turn lives around. “I think it’s going to take bold and innovative deci- sions and I think some of this money can be used for that,” he said, citing his own success in a transi- tional program. “It can be done with the right people involved.” Councilor Jon Stinnett was in favor of the beau- tification campaign idea, suggesting it start down- town and expand to other parts of town. “Something that show- cases the benefit of keep- ing the place up and be- ing proactive in keeping things clean,” he said. Stinnett was also strong- ly in favor of improving broadband opportunities which could contribute to the increase in the virtual workforce. “I also like the idea of spending money to work on the homeless issues that we have,” he said. 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