From the May 20 minutes of the HJWA association:

Several members were quite vocal about the presence of a new enterprise located at First and Clay Streets called the “Golden Goat.” Other than the proprietors not coming before HJWA to introduce its business for feedback; the membership felt it unsightly and against the image that the community is trying to create for itself. Most members felt it looked like a pawn shop that is in no way representative of the type of business that would maintain the community’s integrity. There was also a great deal of concern that it could attract crime.

It was determined that Ron Stallings of Walker Row, who was present at this meeting, owns the building and was responsible for renting the building to the current proprietors. Mr. Stallings stated that these folk have a one year lease and if anyone present had a suggestion of someone else who could take up the remainder of the lease, he would gladly break the lease of the Golden Goat. Mr. Stallings saw no problems with the Golden Goat and its business which is gold exchange. Members, who have visited the business, continue to state that with the cameras and signage; it is set up like a pawn shop.