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amendment for a zoning change. Councilmember Johns encouraged families to remain with Little Me Child Care. She stated she would like both businesses to flourish in Ramsey. Mayor Strommen stated whether the decision of the Council is in line with their opinion or not, everyone who has weighted in has been heard. She agreed that each on the Council brings a different perspective and thanked each for being diligent in their consideration of this issue. Mayor Strommen agreed this is a hard decision and while a stressful issue, all realize that is the importance of serving on the City Council. Mayor Strommen stated she has an eight - year -old and not that long ago had to search for daycare. She agreed it is a stressful decision in who to trust with your child's care and safety. Mayor Strommen stated she wished all had parents who cared as much as the parents who spoke tonight. She stated each has personal experiences on what is and is not important and what is important to her in a child care setting was not important to others. Mayor Strommen stated the issues raised relating to safety (guns, noise, pollution, visual) have been addressed to her satisfaction. She commended staff and the Planning Commission for anticipating those issues and making them part of the process. Mayor Strommen stated she spent time looking at stories from other communities facing similar decisions, visited several shooting ranges to experience the noise inside and outside, talked with owners about their experience in addressing fears and perceptions. She stated that gave her perspective and confidence in staff's research. Mayor Strommen stated she also looked to the Council's Strategic Plan for guidance, noting the economic development piece focused around market - driven growth, which is present with this request. She also looked at the Council's adopted statement of goals that was developed from a collaborative process. Mayor Strommen reviewed the parameters and goals of that statement and summary of public input about redevelopment of this area that listed desired and not desired public uses. She noted the public desired uses specifically include "gun range." Mayor Strommen stated she finds this ordinance amendment meets the Council's Strategic Plans so she will support the rezoning. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Tossey aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Johns nay Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember LeTourneau nay Councilmember Backous aye Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. Mayor Strommen declared a recess at 9:23 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:28 p.m. 7:02: Adopt Resolution #14 -02 -032 Authorizing Purchase of City Phone System with Integra To assure full transparency relating to costs, Councilmember Tossey asked staff to provide information on the costs for a backup system to trace /log calls. City Council / February 11, 2014 Page 11 of 12