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Richard Palmiter and Brian Pankratz, both Vice Presidents of Land Services with CBRE, expressed their appreciation for this partnership with the City of Ramsey and provided a brief presentation describing an overview of CBRE and its marketing efforts. Mr. Palmiter indicated CBRE would immediately present Letters of Intent and provide a monthly report on their activities. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Approve the Real Estate Broker Services Contract with CBRE and Phase One property listing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Backous, Johns, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.03: Consider Ordinance #14-01 Amending City Code Section 117-114 (B-1 General Business District) to Identify Indoor Commercial Recreation as a Conditional Use in a Geographically Defined Area within the B-1 General Business District and to Create City Code Section 117-363 Establishing Performance Standards for Indoor Shooting Ranges; Case of Total Defense, Inc. City Planner Anderson explained that the request of Total Defense, Inc. for door shooting range at 6001 167th Avenue NW requires an amendment to City Code Section 117-114, B-1 General Business District, to identify indoor recreation as a conditional use in a geographically identified location within that District as well as a Code amendment to establish minimum standards for indoor shooting ranges. He advised the Planning Commission favorably considered the request and encouraged the applicant to make formal application. City Planner Anderson completed presentation of the Code amendment and potential actions for the City Council's consideration. Councilmember LeTourneau stated he appreciates that Total Defense is part of the City and willing to invest in Ramsey; recognizes that there is considerable community support for a gun range; and, understands the need for a CUP. But, he remains concerned that this property was zoned for a contrary use. He stated he is business friendly and wants to remove barriers and create solutions but he struggles with this request as his greater vision is to redesign this corner property for a different use and approving this use may impact that ability. Councilmembers Tossey stated if the use is supported by the property owner, he would ask why government should attempt to "master control" the use of this property. Councilmember Riley stated he finds this to be a good use since this is not a convenience location and the proposal is for a destination use. Councilmember Johns stated she also had a different vision of this corner but has heard from residents of this area who support the use. She agreed it is important to have a destination use in this location and would not oppose the request if considered as a conditional use so there is opportunity for resident input. City Council / January 28, 2014 Page 8 of 13