Councilmembers used their post-agenda comments to underscore large downtown infrastructure work, raise concerns about facility scheduling and propose new support for local businesses during construction.

Councilmember (Speaker 7) repeatedly framed the downtown program as a multi-project effort and said, “$135,000,000 being invested in infrastructure in downtown and the immediate area of Clarksburg,” arguing that short-term disruptions are necessary for long-term gains. The same speaker also described an additional $17,000,000 paving project along I‑79 that affects B&O tax considerations for the city.

Facility access and communication: a separate exchange focused on the YMCA and weekend use by outside groups, including the Jerry West league. Speaker 7 said the park superintendent had no advance notice of scheduled evaluations and called the matter a "communication problem." Administration (Speaker 3) acknowledged a miscommunication and said that, while council approved reopening the pool, certain uses that do not increase the budget are within administration’s purview; reported water issues (affecting toilets and washrooms) remain unresolved and prevent full facility operation.

Small-business relief proposal: Councilmember (Speaker 6) asked the city manager to create a business retention committee that would use finance department B&O quarterly data to identify small businesses under stress and propose targeted outreach or support. That speaker also proposed a work session with the park board to clarify resource needs for youth programming.

ARPA funds note: one councilmember mentioned ARPA funds as a possible source to support the YMCA but the transcript contains unclear figures when the amount was read aloud; administration said the federal deadlines and earmarks constrain repurposing principal funds though interest on those funds may be usable for other needs. The transcript does not provide a definitive ARPA principal balance or confirm a reallocation.

What’s next: staff said they will continue updates to council on YMCA repairs and scheduling, and the city manager was asked to assemble a business‑retention effort for future consideration.