During the public forum, Ericson detailed the market’s contributions to the community, such as providing products at cost to support local organizations. He also noted improvements made to the store, including cleaning and plans for further renovations. Despite these efforts, the business has struggled to attract sufficient customers. Ericson emphasized that community support is important for the market’s viability and called on the council to help promote local businesses.

Another prominent topic was the discussion on public comment protocols. A resident questioned the necessity of announcing their address during council meetings, citing that other cities do not require it unless they are divided into districts. The council acknowledged that it is standard protocol but agreed to revisit the issue in a future meeting to possibly amend the requirement.

The council also addressed several administrative matters. They decided to postpone the approval of minutes from the August 12 meeting due to incomplete notes. Additionally, they discussed and approved a write-off of an uncollectible utility bill and an agreement for a temporary liquor license transfer for an upcoming wedding at the arena.

The meeting concluded with routine updates from city officials, including reminders about seasonal applications and ongoing public utilities projects. The Public Utilities Director informed the council about improvements to the water quality and ongoing sludge hauling operations.