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The council discussed ways to finish its findings report, including a possible food summit, a Food Fest, and a presentation of the report’s results. Members also raised concerns about food business licensing fees, seasonal water rates for gardens, and new accessibility rules for city publications.
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The council said work on its findings report is nearing completion, but members want to keep building it with more data and input from other food policy groups. They discussed possible public events, including a food summit and a Food Fest, to share results and hear from more residents and stakeholders. Members also flagged barriers for small food businesses, especially licensing fees, and said seasonal water rates can make gardening more expensive for households. The council planned to follow up with city staff, including environmental health staff, to keep reviewing these issues.
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