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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2025 Miller asked if the city is paying the recycling and processing fees directly and received confirmation that the fees are similar to what the city is being charged. The Assistant City Administrator provided additional information on the fees that are tracked throughout the year in order to determine an accurate amount. Miller stated that when the Parks and Recreation Commission discussed their fees, there was discussion about keeping the resident fees lower than the non-resident fees. Kwapick referenced the previous discussion related to CAHC and asked for more information on the fees for those businesses. He noted the proposed fees for massage therapy and compared them to the fees for CAHC. He asked that the individual fee be eliminated for CAHC and that a fee only be, charged for the business rather than for those working there as well. He stated that this is a new practice being put upon the business, and the individual employees are not licensed by the State. He wanted to ensure that this would not be an onerous burden on new businesses or those looking to expand. Mayor Fischer asked for more information on the time spent by staff and their input on the individual fee. The City Clerk replied that a business inspection would involve a fire inspection. She provided information on the review process that she completes, such as background checks. The Community Development Director stated that the ordinance creates a license for the business. He stated that the fee for the business could cover the cost of the review of the practitioners who would be on staff for the business as well. He noted that if there are 12 employees, perhaps the fee would not cover the total amount of staff time. Malone asked about the cost of a background check. The City Clerk replied that the initial check is $55. Mayor Fischer commented that there is staff time involved as well. The Community Development Director noted that he could support just charging the business fee for a CAHC, as that should cover the cost of the inspection and background checks. Mayor Fischer stated that he does not support increasing fees just to increase fees but wants to ensure that fees cover the costs of staff time spent on the associated tasks. He stated that perhaps in 2026, it would be appropriate to do a larger review of the Fee Schedule to ensure that all fees are covering the associate staff time. The Community Development Director stated that community development would support removing the $75 individual fee for CAHC businesses. Gutierrez stated that she supports the idea of the mayor to revisit the Fee Schedule as a whole during 2026. Kwapick introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 13