Council discusses youth archery tournament at gun-range site; organizers, staff agree reservation and cleanup terms

Organizers seeking to hold a youth archery tournament on May 10 described the site, safety measures and expected turnout to the council and asked for permission to use the gun-range area and nearby parking. A presenter said the event would bring roughly 120 shooters and accompanying family members to the community and emphasized certified range officials and national safety guidelines: "We are expecting about a 120 shooters," the presenter said.

Council and staff discussed specific site logistics, environmental concerns and seasonal odor from sewer ponds; staff said odors are typically worst in spring and fall and did not expect a major smell issue in May. Organizers asked whether range officials could camp onsite the night before; council indicated limited overnight presence by a small number of range officials would be acceptable.

Officials and organizers discussed fees and reservations: staff noted a pavilion reservation is $50 and suggested a reservation fee model rather than a per-head charge; a councilmember proposed a cleanup deposit to ensure sites are left in good condition. Presenters and multiple councilmembers agreed to a reservation approach (example figure discussed: $50 reservation fee and a $100 cleanup deposit), and staff said they would coordinate final fees and reservation procedures with Dustin and Aaron Brown for site access.

No formal roll-call vote was recorded to adopt an event-specific ordinance or contract at the meeting. Council directed staff to finalize rental/reservation details, confirm availability and return with any required contract language or fee schedule for formal approval if necessary.