City Council Study Session 06/08/2026

The Riverview City Council held a study session on June 8, 2026, covering a range of topics including community events, ordinance proposals, and city operations. Key procurement-related discussions involved the adoption of a pet sales ordinance aimed at prohibiting retail sales of dogs and cats in pet stores to prevent supporting puppy mills and promote animal welfare. The council also discussed the use and funding of AI tools, specifically a ChatGPT account used by the 2040 Vision Committee for data analysis and survey processing. Concerns were raised about the lack of formal budget approval and city manager awareness regarding recurring expenses for AI services, prompting calls for clearer policies on AI account management, data ownership, and expenditure approvals. Additionally, economic development updates highlighted efforts to identify grant opportunities for park and sidewalk improvements and support struggling local businesses. Infrastructure updates included ongoing water main projects and upcoming road replacements. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but the session emphasized the need for improved procurement oversight and policy development related to technology expenditures.