On Tuesday, Dec. 16, the governing body took up a conditional use permit request involving an entity named Merkel, introduced by Michael Harbutt of Manhard Consulting, who identified himself as representing Panda Express.

The presentation of the conditional use permit was listed as Item 7 on the agenda. According to the transcript, Harbutt began to describe the request, but the available record ends before specifics — such as proposed land use, site address, zoning provisions, or any recommended conditions — were provided. No formal motion, vote, or decision on the permit appears in the provided segments.

Before Item 7, the meeting proceeded through routine business: roll call established a quorum; the agenda and minutes from Oct. 21, 2025, were approved; and the body read the city conflict-of-interest policy with no declarations reported. Public comment was solicited and none was offered.

Because the transcript stops mid-presentation, details necessary to summarize the substance of the conditional use permit request are not specified in the record. The available transcript does not show whether the body scheduled further hearings, voted on the request, or set conditions; those next steps are not recorded here.

The matter was introduced for consideration; any further action, scheduling, or documentation should be confirmed in the official minutes or subsequent meeting materials.