Council approves three‑year Retail Strategies contract over two‑member dissent

Apr 15, 2026

By a 5–2 vote the council approved a three‑year, $50,000‑per‑year contract with Retail Strategies, LLC to inventory available land and support retail recruitment after debate over timing and payment schedule.

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The Town presented a proposed three‑year agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC at $50,000 per year to provide retail tracking and recruitment services. Town Manager Bryce Lange said payments recur annually on July 1 and are not prorated. Councilmember Matthew Cole asked about the payment schedule; Councilmember Zach Reyes said the proposal was "premature." Councilmember Candace Nolf moved and Councilmember Rachel Thwaites seconded approval; the motion passed 5–2 (Aye: Mayor Hammock, Mayor Pro Tem Post, Councilmembers Nolf, Thwaites, Buesgens; Nay: Reyes, Cole).

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