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City Council MinutesPage 2 of 3 July 28, 2025 --------- Liquor Mr. Stremcha reviewed the organizational structure for the liquor and cannabis operations. Mayor Dietz expressed concern about adding a staff person to the liquor store budget. Mr. Portner stated it would help free up the liquor store managers to be more engaged with marketing efforts. Mayor Dietz suggested taking a step back from transfers from the liquor store fund in 2026 due to the store construction projects. He also suggested dropping the General Fund Reserves from 45% to 40- 41% to offset the liquor transfer loss. Mr. Portner recommended waiting until after bonding for the city construction projects, which could be a year or two down the road. Cannabound The Council had some questions on how the implementation process of opening a new cannabis store will work, such as paying vendors, purchasing a large amount of products, and banking. Staff indicated some of these components are still being worked out. Senior Center There was a discussion about why guests under the age of 55 are not allowed to participate at the senior activity center. Mr. Shelby stated that the programming is designed for the senior members. He stated they don't want to be put in a position to be taken advantage of, noting a few past examples. He suggested they could schedule open houses a few times a year. Councilmember Wagner stated she didn't see why a member couldn't bring a grandchild for a day. Councilmember Calva agreed, stating seniors are proud of their kids and grandchildren and want to show them off. There was a discussion about how a guest pass program could work. There was discussion about conflicts between senior programming needing space and room rental opportunities, which bring in revenue, at the community center. Funds for room rental are proposed in the senior center budget to guarantee space for senior programming. Mayor Dietz questioned if this would raise membership fees, and Mr. Shelby stated yes. Councilmember Grupa stated this should be stabilized, so the seniors don't feel they are being pushed around and can have their own space and a set routine. There was also discussion about whether the true costs of the senior center are being captured correctly in the budget. Recreation Mayor Dietz questioned the elimination of the brochure that was mailed to residents and the drop in registrations. He asked how the city could grow its programming. Mr. Shelby stated one of the biggest challenges is space, noting that more gym and field space is needed. Mr. Portner also discussed how there is less interest in some of the traditional programs. Finance There was discussion on restructuring some positions in finance and administration. Fire Mayor Dietz stated he was unsure he could support the new position request for a community risk reduction specialist in the fire department. Mr. Portner stated this position would oversee the rental program, do some backfill work for a future retirement, along with fire response during daytime hours, which is lacking. Mayor Dietz stated that the current staff would have the capacity to handle the rental inspections.