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respond to these is important. This item is scheduled for formal approval at the regular <br />meeting this evening. <br />5. 2026 Budget Calendar <br />The Interim Finance Director presented the proposed 2026 Budget Calendar for review <br />by the City Council. <br />Mayor Rafferty questioned the timeline for the hiring process for the new Finance <br />Director in relation to the budget calendar. <br />The Interim Finance Director reported that Human Resources is currently conducting the <br />hiring process, and the new Finance Director should be onboard by July or August. She <br />recommended moving forward with the budget calendar as presented, given the <br />Preliminary Budget deadline in September. She noted that the Final Budget would not <br />need to be set until December. <br />Council Consensus <br />It was the consensus of the City Council to approve the 2026 Budget Calendar as <br />presented. <br />6. Review Regular Agenda <br />The Interim Finance Director reported that the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A, <br />in the original aggregate principal amount of $8,090,000 sale this morning went well. <br />With a strong number of bidders, the City received a more favorable interest rate. She <br />presented the updated resolution approving the sale and stated that the Municipal <br />Advisor Keith Dahl would be present this evening to make a presentation. <br />Mayor Rafferty reviewed the consent agenda items including approval of claims. <br />The City Clerk reviewed draft Ordinance No. 12-25 Regulating Pet Stores, that was <br />scheduled for First Reading this evening. <br />The Mayor reported that the residents that made the request during the June 91n <br />Council Meeting to adopt the ordinance expressed their appreciation that the City was <br />moving forward with this ordinance. <br />The City Clerk reviewed the proposed amendments to the Rules of Decorum, including <br />amendments to regulations regarding signs, apparel with messaging, ADA <br />accommodations, written public comment submissions, and the process for receiving <br />and processing reports and information submitted for consideration during the meeting. <br />The Council debated the draft regulation regarding apparel with messaging. With the <br />majority expressing their support for the regulation and Councilmembers Ruhland and <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />