4.1 DRAFT MINUTES (2 SETS) 11-06-2023

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Ci�r Council Minutes October 16, 2023 Page 8 Chief Nierenhausen stated it's best to start slow and be conservative, especially since the laws are so new. He stated anything more could create concerns with open and competing markets with increased crime and other ancillary issues. He stated the greatest value that could come from the sales proceeds, from something we don't really want in our city, is that the city controls the sale of the product, and we know the benefit will go directly back to our community. Attorney Brooksbank noted it is unclear if the city would get precedent over other applicants. The Council concurred to the following: ■ Limit retail licenses to the minimum mandated by state law. ■ Directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding the zoning and regulations for manufacturing/growing operations. ■ Limiting the manufacturing/growing operations to industrial districts. Chief Nierenhausen suggested the Council think about restricting retails sales, because of odor and sensitive locations, such as near schools. I 0.2 Consultant for Commercial Plumbing Plan Review Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. Mr. Pistulka talked about the issues as outlined in the report. He discussed the current process and how it could be improved if they utilize a consultant. He also reviewed the two fee options noted in the report. The Council concurred it would provide great customer service and be beneficial to have a consultant to assist in speeding up the approval time for receiving a permit. 10.3 Discuss City Property Use LicensurelSale Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. Councilmember West�aard stated he would prefer a lease agreement in case of future downtown development or road alignment. Mr. Portner noted the property would become taxable if leased. The Couneil eoncurred to pursue the lease agreement. I 0.4 Furniture and Things Community Event Center 2024 Budget Review Mr. Stremcha presented the staff report. He noted the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission recommends a variety of solutions to solve the budget deficit. He discussed: ■ Reductions in part-time staffing. Adjustments in hours of day�time staff to nights and weekends. Reduce customer service associate hours during the day and utilize senior activity center staff to cover the front desk. Switching full-time maintenance to weekends. ■ Extending summer ice sales by 200 hours for tournaments and leagues. �� x. � � .� � � � , � ;