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respond to these is important. This item is scheduled for formal approval at the regular meeting this evening. 5. 2026 Budget Calendar The Interim Finance Director presented the proposed 2026 Budget Calendar for review by the City Council. Mayor Rafferty questioned the timeline for the hiring process for the new Finance Director in relation to the budget calendar. The Interim Finance Director reported that Human Resources is currently conducting the hiring process, and the new Finance Director should be onboard by July or August. She recommended moving forward with the budget calendar as presented, given the Preliminary Budget deadline in September. She noted that the Final Budget would not need to be set until December. Council Consensus It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the 2026 Budget Calendar as presented. 6. Review Regular Agenda The Interim Finance Director reported that the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, in the original aggregate principal amount of$8,090,000 sale this morning went well. With a strong number of bidders, the City received a more favorable interest rate. She presented the updated resolution approving the sale and stated that the Municipal Advisor Keith Dahl would be present this evening to make a presentation. Mayor Rafferty reviewed the consent agenda items including approval of claims. The City Clerk reviewed draft Ordinance No. 12-25 Regulating Pet Stores, that was scheduled for First Reading this evening. The Mayor reported that the residents that made the request during the June 9tn Council Meeting to adopt the ordinance expressed their appreciation that the City was moving forward with this ordinance. The City Clerk reviewed the proposed amendments to the Rules of Decorum, including amendments to regulations regarding signs, apparel with messaging, ADA accommodations, written public comment submissions, and the process for receiving and processing reports and information submitted for consideration during the meeting. The Council debated the draft regulation regarding apparel with messaging. With the majority expressing their support for the regulation and Councilmembers Ruhland and Page 3 of 5 Page 19 of 240