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City Council Minutes <br />October 16, 2023 <br />Page 8 <br />Chief Nierenhausen stated it's best to start slow and be conservative, especially since the laws are so <br />new. He stated anything more could create concerns with open and competing markets with increased <br />crime and other ancillary issues. He stated the greatest value that could come from the sales proceeds, <br />from something we don't really want in our city, is that the city controls the sale of the product, and <br />we know the benefit will go directly back to our community. <br />Attorney Brooksbank noted it is unclear if the city would get precedent over other applicants. <br />The Council concurred to the following: <br />■ Limit retail licenses to the minimum mandated by state law. <br />■ Directed staff to draft an ordinance regarding the zoning and regulations for <br />manufacturing/growing operations. <br />■ Limiting the manufacturing/growing operations to industrial districts. <br />Chief Nierenhausen suggested the Council think about restricting retails sales, because of odor and <br />sensitive locations, such as near schools. <br />10.2 Consultant for Commercial Plumbing Plan Review <br />Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. <br />Mr. Pistulka talked about the issues as outlined in the report. He discussed the current process and <br />how it could be improved if they utilize a consultant. He also reviewed the two fee options noted in <br />the report. <br />The Council concurred it would provide great customer service and be beneficial to have a consultant <br />to assist in speeding up the approval time for receiving a permit. <br />10.3 Discuss City Property Use Licensure/Sale <br />Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. <br />Councilmember Westgaard stated he would prefer a lease agreement in case of future downtown <br />development or road alignment. <br />Mr. Portner noted the property would become taxable if leased. <br />The Council concurred to pursue the lease agreement. <br />10.4 Furniture and Things Community Event Center 2024 Budget Review <br />Mr. Stremcha presented the staff report. He noted the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission <br />recommends a variety of solutions to solve the budget deficit. He discussed: <br />■ Reductions in part-time staffing. Adjustments in hours of daytime staff to nights and <br />weekends. Reduce customer service associate hours during the day and utilize senior activity <br />center staff to cover the front desk. Switching full-time maintenance to weekends. <br />■ Extending summer ice sales by 200 hours for tournaments and leagues. <br />W <br />EeEeTURE <br />