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Commissioner Nosan appreciated the knowledge and expertise that Mr. Wellman had in his <br />field. However, it was her opinion that the indoor range would be a better fit in the B-2 zoning <br />district. She questioned if the indoor shooting would be heard by the adjacent property owners. <br />Mr. Wellman stated the exterior of the building would have a decibel level of 65, as was allowed <br />by State Statute, from the indoor shooting range. <br />City Planner Anderson indicated he conducted non-MPCA certified decibel readings at the <br />indoor shooting range in Anoka just for a point of reference and his findings at 10 to 15 feet from <br />the building were 64-65 decibels. When he stepped back 20 to 25 feet from the building the <br />decibel level was reduced to 59-60 decibels. These levels were allowable as outlined in State <br />Statute and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. <br />Police Chief Way discussed the construction of the Anoka shooting range stating it was older <br />construction and the new range would have more sound proofing measures. <br />Commissioner Nosan asked if the building would have bars on the windows. <br />Mr. Fisher stated the windows would be barred from the inside for safety purposes. <br />Commissioner Nosan did not want this building to be construed as dangerous. <br />City Planner Anderson reported that Mr. Wellman has been successfully operating a gun sales <br />business in the City for the past three years. There has been no theft at his current location. <br />Motion b Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to close the public <br />hearin <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Brauer, <br />Field, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 8:06 p.m. <br />Commission Business <br />Commissioner Brauer addressed the NRA regulations. He expressed concern with the <br />construction of the range and how the City would ensure it was safe. He recommended the <br />Police Department sign off on the range construction along with the Building Official. <br />Police Chief Way recommended the construction inspection be left the Building Official. He <br />stated if the range was not built correctly, it would not last. He stated the contractor selected to <br />build the range would have the proper equipment. <br />Commissioner Brauer inquired if the Ordinance should require proof of liability insurance. <br />Planning Commission/January 9, 2014 <br />Page 5 of 12 <br />