Council tables Senior Center subsidy and building-code action; meets in closed session
Councilors debated subsidizing Senior Center utilities and use of TIF IV funds but tabled further action; Ordinance 24-22 was tabled for language revisions and the council entered closed session under multiple statutory exemptions at 6:53 p.m., reconvening at 7:32 p.m. before adjourning.
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Mayor Mike Mossman opened a policy discussion about subsidizing utilities for the Senior Center and noted the city's tight budget; commissioners said no funds were allocated for that expense. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood and Commissioner Doug Shook urged a clear financial forecast before any subsidy and Commissioner Mike Kirk opposed subsidizing without uniform guidelines, warning of potential perceptions of unequal treatment. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth suggested the Senior Center pursue grants or other nonprofit assistance. The council agreed to table the discussion pending additional information.
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