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Local fruit‑stand operator urges council to review proposed fee jump
Summary
Dorothy Call told the council her seasonal fruit‑stand license fee appears to rise from $35 to $120; City Manager Jeremy Kimpton offered to meet with her and staff will investigate fee structure and comparators.
During the open-comment period, Dorothy Call, who operates a seasonal fruit stand, told the council she was concerned that her business-license fee was increasing from $35 to $120 and questioned why her stand was treated differently from other producers. Jeremy Kimpton, the city manager, said he would meet with Call to review the fee structure and the council agreed to investigate how county rules treat fruit stands for comparison.
Council Member Rod Mund expressed support for Call’s concern and noted many fruit stands both buy and sell produce from other growers, suggesting the city examine whether the current licensing approach is equitable. No immediate fee change was made; staff follow-up was requested.
