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Council approves rental exception for Quilting Club, sets $35/month arrangement
Summary
Bloomfield council agreed to a full-day rental exception for the Quilting Club, moving to a $35-per-month arrangement that covers up to six full-day uses a year after council members debated parity for community organizations and private renters.
The Bloomfield City Council voted to grant a rental exception to the Quilting Club and adopt a $35-per-month arrangement intended to cover the club’s six annual full-day uses of the fire station meeting room.
Council discussion centered on fairness and parity with other city facilities. S3 (Chair) summarized the staff review of past practice and recommended a modest charge to recognize city costs: "So we're gonna go with $35". S2 moved to make the exception under those terms; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call.
Members debated whether the city should waive fees altogether for community organizations. S6 noted the Quilting Club is not a 501(c)(3) but provides community benefit; S2 argued the city should emphasize voluntary donations and parity across facilities. The council settled on the $35 monthly arrangement to cover full-day uses six times a year and asked staff to return the formal motion language at the next meeting.
The council’s action was procedural (exception to the fee schedule) rather than a change to the full ordinance. Staff will implement the rental arrangement and update the fee schedule documentation accordingly.
