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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Kuzma, Backous, Johns, LeTourneau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Adoption of 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. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated this ordinance amendment was considered on January 28, 2014, and the Council approved introduction for First Reading. At that time, the Council also gave contingent approval for a conditional use to Total Defense to operate an indoor shooting range at 6001 167 Avenue NW. He described the considerations before the Council tonight to consider an amendment to 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 establishing performance standards for indoor shooting ranges. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the Council is not asked to review the conditional use of Total Defense that received conditional approval but the applicant has indicated they are open to the concept of adding conditions of approval. He advised that if the ordinance is changed tonight, staff would recommend it be reintroduced for First Reading. If not adopted, the approval granted to Total Defense would become null and void. Development Services Manager Gladhill presented a framework of the Council's legislative discretion. He noted that based on public input, a webpage was created to receive additional feedback. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the consideration tonight is ordinance specific. He presented a list of recommended restrictions related to indoor shooting ranges, noting the considerable vetting of staff on issues relating to safety for this use and extensive opportunity for citizen engagement. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated staff also reached out to all retail tenants within the 167 Avenue commercial node to gain their input and held an open house prior to the official public hearing to provide additional opportunity for comment. He indicated there was very little public comment at that point, mostly in support, and it was indicated at that time that there was a child care business in this area. Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the Planning Commission's discussion and recommendation that Section 117 -363 be revised to include a provision regarding the storage of firearms during overnight hours. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated the owner of the Little Me Child Care contacted staff to express concern with the proposed indoor shooting range. Due to that concern and e- mails received expressing a similar concern, staff scheduled another public meeting last night to garner more information on concerns of the clients of Little Me Child Care and its owner. He City Council / February 11, 2014 Page 4 of 12