Liquor-store manager reports steady sales, staffing set for summer; council accepts operating statement

Jen, identified on the agenda as the liquor‑store manager, told the council the store’s year‑to‑date comparison looks different because of a new cooler but that overall business is on a positive plateau. She said current staffing levels meet summer needs and that a bartender is willing to open the store on Saturday, July 4. "I think we won't open till about 4:30," she said regarding holiday hours.

Jen also reminded the council of upcoming community events: a barbecue cookoff set for July 18 and entertainment booked for the town’s summer celebration (recorded in the transcript as "Rainer Days"). After the report, a council member moved and a second was given to accept the May 2026 liquor‑store operating statement; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: The staffing confirmation and holiday hours affect weekend service for residents and boaters, and acceptance of the operating statement finalizes the store’s financial record for May. The council will next review any financial trends at future meetings.