Summary
The city gun range lost roughly $1.4 million in revenue over three years, though memberships held steady around 350 a year at $100 each. More discussion is expected at the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $412,000 a year in losses, adding up to $1.415 million over three years, borne by the city.
Range members and users get a facility the city subsidizes.
City taxpayers effectively cover the operating shortfall.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Finance & Administration Council Committee — October 13, 2026
The committee renewed the annual property tax levies funding the library and the fire and police pension funds — about 2 mills total. Chairman Hafner stressed these aren't new taxes, just the yearly procedural step of levies voters already approved.
City Council — September 1, 2026
The council amended the FY2026 budget to buy two 2026 Chevrolet 1500 crew cab 4x4 trucks for the fire department.
Public Services Council Committee — July 6, 2026
The Shooting Sports Complex runs a deficit with no city proposal to fix it, and the new $70 million Sportsplex raises questions about whether local families will have affordable access or whether weekends will go to paying tournaments.
City Council — May 19, 2026
The city shooting range is losing roughly $450,000 to $500,000 a year. Council Member David McClain pushed for a plan; staff talked about attracting tournaments, cutting costs, possibly a clubhouse, and even outsourcing — but no decision was made.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — May 12, 2026
The city gun range lost roughly $1.4 million in revenue over three years, though memberships held steady around 350 a year at $100 each. More discussion is expected at the next meeting.
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