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City Administrator Hagen noted that 2006 was the last time they went through this. He explained <br /> that the Police Department is sending an invoice to Game Fair showing the number of hours <br /> worked, then Game Fair reimburses 50% of that. <br /> Police Chief Katers added that they bill Game Fair at whatever their current rate is for the officers. <br /> He noted they have been following the JPA the same way since 2006 without any updates or <br /> modifications. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove noted that this would be helpful to have it updated and clarified to <br /> residents so that they can have accurate information. <br /> Councilmember Riley agreed. <br /> Councilmember Howell agreed. She asked if they will be selectively choosing what to enforce <br /> depending on what is irritating to the people at Game Fair. She said she does not like the idea of <br /> this. <br /> Councilmember Riley explained that if someone is having a garage sale or selling things on their <br /> own property then no license will be needed; however, if someone who does not live at the <br /> residence is trying to sell things on the property then they will be required to have a license. <br /> Councilmember Howell asked if no multi-family garage sales will be allowed for the two <br /> weekends of Game Fair. <br /> Councilmember Specht said it will likely come down to enforcement. <br /> Police Chief Katers explained that Police Department enforcement is complaint driven. He shared <br /> that the complaint often comes from other vendors who went through the correct process to get <br /> their transient merchant license who then see other vendors who did not follow the correct process <br /> to get their license. He said the Police Department does not go out and do any proactive <br /> inspections. He added that they would not get involved with a garage sale being multi-family. <br /> Councilmember Olson noted that with clear communication to the residents who live in this area <br /> they will be responsible for who comes to participate in selling on their property. He said he does <br /> not see any complaints coming in from multi-family garage sales. <br /> Councilmember Howell stated that she does not understand why someone would be able to <br /> capitalize on the traffic in this neighborhood by having a multi-family garage sale with a resident <br /> in the neighborhood but cannot capitalize on the traffic to sell other items. She added that she <br /> understands the issue with vendors wanting to set up in someone's yard to sell merchandise for <br /> this event; however, she does not understand why people would not be able to take advantage of <br /> property that a friend or family member may have that could allow them to make some extra money <br /> without a license. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked Councilmember Howell what change she would like to see be made <br /> with this. <br /> City Council Work Session/May 14, 2024 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />