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explained the construction of the range would be quite unique, as it would have a double concrete <br />wall to minimize and suppress the noise. <br />Mr. Wellman reviewed the proposed floor plan for Total Defense in detail with the Commission. <br />He indicated the proposed use, complete with gun range, archery range and self-defense classes <br />would draw people to the site from the entire northwest metro area. He reviewed the location <br />and demographics of previous clientele. <br />Commissioner Bauer requested comment on the language within the proposal regarding the "cool <br />toys" sold by Total Defense. <br />Curt Oaks, 6723 116th Circle in Champlin, co-owner of Tota <br />include holsters, sites, flashlights and other accessories. He apol <br />word and would make a change. Mr. Oaks then discussed the <br />proposed use. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental <br />review this application further regar <br />Commissioner VanScoy asked if fire sup <br />ense, explained this would <br />d for the poor choice of <br />g security given the <br />ator Ande _®91 ated the police <br />ity and sa eior to approval. <br />artment would <br />for the proposed use. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the Building Official and Fire <br />Marshall did review the two proposed uses and based on the preliminary information received, it <br />did not appear that it would be required for this use but that it may possibly be necessary for the <br />second proposed use. <br />Chair Levine asked if there were any additional comments or questions from the public in <br />attendance. <br />Art Collinbach, 15940 Sodium Street, stated he currently drove to the Metro Gun Club in Blaine <br />and he welcomed the proposed use to the City of Ramsey. He stated the range would draw a <br />large number of people to Ramsey. It was his opinion the proposed use would assist in keeping <br />Ramsey a safe community given the level of training that would be provided. <br />Russ Pawman, 17831 Vana®' um Street, noted he was an avid outdoorsman and he was excited <br />about the proposed use coming to the City of Ramsey. He explained he was a member of a gun <br />range outside of the City. He thought the range would draw business into the City throughout the <br />entire year. <br />Mike Bjorn, 6250 178th Lane, noted he shot at different ranges and would be pleased to see the <br />proposed establishment move into the commercial area. <br />Chair Levine thanked the public for their comments this evening. <br />Special Planning Commission/January 31, 2013 <br />Page 7 of 13 <br />