The council meeting opened with a public hearing regarding the application submitted by Mark Schiller and Simeon Rossi of Loon Liquors LLC. The application was for a new location that required the council’s authorization before proceeding to state approval. During the hearing, a staff report confirmed that the police department had conducted a background check with no issues reported. Mark Schiller briefly addressed the council, expressing gratitude for the community’s support and enthusiasm for the project. He mentioned the extensive positive feedback received through social media and local conversations.

Following the staff report and Schiller’s remarks, the council members were given the opportunity to provide comments. One council member expressed excitement about the development and commended the company for its efforts to revitalize a previously vacant space. Another council member congratulated the owners on their progress and expressed confidence in the project’s success. Additionally, the inclusion of a flour mill alongside the distillery operations was highlighted as a positive feature by a council member, who noted the community’s interest in local flour sourcing.